Friday, July 27, 2012

The Genealogy Cloud by Thomas MacEntee - free webinar now online


The recording of today's webinar presented by Thomas MacEntee, The Genealogy Cloud: Which Online Storage Program Should You Use? is now online to view. Thomas covered these topics:
  • What is the Genealogy Cloud?
  • How the Cloud works
  • Overview of Cloud Computing Programs
  • Advantages of Cloud Computing
  • Disadvantages of Cloud Computing
  • File Hosting Sites for Genealogists
  • Security, Privacy & Collaboration Issues
  • Genealogy Cloud Best Practices
View the recording
If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 30 minute recording of The Genealogy Cloud: Which Online Storage Program Is Right For You? is now available to view in our webinar archives. Visit www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp to watch. It will be available until August 6, 2012 for free.
2012-07-27-cloudPre-order the webinar-on-CD
Own your own copy of The Genealogy Cloud: Which Online Storage Program Is Right For You? by purchasing the webinar-on-CD for just $9.95. It includes the 1 hour 30 minute recording of the class, the complete Q/A session, and 9 pages of handouts. Click here for more information or to purchase.
Special discount coupon
The special discount coupon of cloud that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything in our online store through Tuesday, July 31, 2012.
Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
  • Neglected History by Megan Smolenyak, August 1.
  • Wikis for Genealogists with Thomas MacEntee. August 8.
  • Researching with Geoff - LIVE! August 17.
  • The 5 C's for Success in Genealogy Today with Barbara Renick. August 22.
  • Building a Family from Circumstantial Evidence, with Judy G. Russell, CG. August 29.
  • Beyond the Arrival Date: Extracting More from Passenger Lists with Lisa Alzo. September 5.
  • What is a 'Reasonably Exhaustive Search'? with Michael Hait. September 12.
  • Getting Started with Heritage Collector Software with Kathleen Bitter
  • Use Your Digital Camera to Copy Records with Mary Hill. September 19.
  • Digital Research Guidance, Research Logs, and To Do Lists: FamilySearch, Research Wiki, and Legacy Family Tree with Geoff Rasmussen. September 26.
  • Privacy and our Ancestors with Thomas MacEntee. October 3.
  • Researching Your Irish Ancestors: Beyond the Basics with Judy Wight. October 10.
  • Ten Brick Wall Tips for Intermediate Researchers with Marian Pierre-Louis, October 17.
  • Your Civil War Ancestors: Beginning Your Research with Michael Hait. October 24.
  • Breaking Down Your Irish Brick Wall with Judy Wight. October 31.
  • Researching Your Canadian Ancestors - an Overview with Claire Brisson-Banks. November 7.
  • Genealogy for Novices: Where Do We Begin with Linda Geiger. November 14.
  • The Big 4 U.S. Record Sources with Mary Hill. November 28.
See you online!

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Neglected History - free webinar August 1 by Megan Smolenyak


It's remarkable how much of our history has been ignored or distorted, but with a little patience and healthy dose of curiosity, any of us can ferret out the truth! In this webinar, Megan Smolenyak walks audience members through a handful of cases she's been involved with, ranging from finding the proper resting place for a tombstone discovered on a Manhattan sidewalk (and its surprising connection to a Yiddish language cookbook) to figuring out who would be king of America today if George Washington had been king instead of president.
Join us for the live webinar on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at a special time - 6pm Eastern U.S. The webinar will be broadcast live from the BYU Genealogy Conference in Provo, Utah. Register today to reserve your virtual seat. Registration is free but space is limited to the first 1,000 people to join that day. Before joining, please visit www.java.com to ensure you have the latest version of Java which our webinar software requires. When you join, if you receive a message that the webinar is full, you know we've reached the 1,000 limit, so we invite you to view the recording which should be published to the webinar archives within an hour or two of the event's conclusion.
Registerbut
About the presenter
MeganMegan Smolenyak Smolenyak (yes, that's her real name) is a genealogical adventurer who loves solving mysteries, making unexpected discoveries and pushing the boundaries of conventional genealogy.
A popular writer, speaker and TV guest, Megan has appeared on Good Morning America, the Today Show, the Early Show, CNN, NPR and BBC. In addition to consulting on shows ranging from Who Do You Think You Are? to Top Chef, she is the author of six books, a Huffington Post contributor, a cold case researcher for the Army, NCIS and the FBI, and former Chief Family Historian and spokesperson for Ancestry.com.
Megan's books and webinar CDs
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  7. Listen via headset (USB headsets work best), your computer speakers, or by phone.
We look forward to seeing you all there!

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Tips for Taking the Flip-Pal mobile scanner to Your Family Gatherings - free webinar now online


The recording of today's webinar presented by Gordon Nuttall and Thomas MacEntee, Tips for Taking the Flip-Pal mobile scanner to your Family Gatherings is now online to view. If you are considering the purchase of a Flip-Pal mobile scanner, or already have one, you will definitely want to view this. Gordon and Thomas provided tips for its use and for gathering information from your living relatives.
View the recording
If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 27 minute recording of Tips for Taking the Flip-Pal mobile scanner to your Family Gatherings  is now available to view in our webinar archives. Visit www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp to watch. It is available indefinitely.
FPB_305179-2TFlip-Pal mobile scanner
The Flip-Pal mobile scanner and accessories are available for purchase in our online store. The brand new Flip-Pal mobile scanner AND Digital Creativity Suite 3.0 DVD which includes Adobe Photoshop Elements 10.0 is now available.
Since the Digital Creativity Suite DVD is not available by itself, if you already purchased a Flip-Pal mobile scanner, email our Customer Service at and give them your name, telephone number, and Flip-Pal serial number and we will call you to arrange for the special purchase.
Special discount coupon
The special discount coupon of flip that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything in our online store through Monday, July 30, 2012.
Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
  • The Genealogy Cloud: Which Online Storage Program Is Right For You? with Thomas MacEntee, July 27.
  • Neglected History by Megan Smolenyak, August 1.
  • Wikis for Genealogists with Thomas MacEntee. August 8.
  • Researching with Geoff - LIVE! August 17.
  • The 5 C's for Success in Genealogy Today with Barbara Renick. August 22.
  • Building a Family from Circumstantial Evidence, with Judy G. Russell, CG. August 29.
  • Beyond the Arrival Date: Extracting More from Passenger Lists with Lisa Alzo. September 5.
  • What is a 'Reasonably Exhaustive Search'? with Michael Hait. September 12.
  • Getting Started with Heritage Collector Software with Kathleen Bitter
  • Use Your Digital Camera to Copy Records with Mary Hill. September 19.
  • Digital Research Guidance, Research Logs, and To Do Lists: FamilySearch, Research Wiki, and Legacy Family Tree with Geoff Rasmussen. September 26.
  • Privacy and our Ancestors with Thomas MacEntee. October 3.
  • Researching Your Irish Ancestors: Beyond the Basics with Judy Wight. October 10.
  • Ten Brick Wall Tips for Intermediate Researchers with Marian Pierre-Louis, October 17.
  • Your Civil War Ancestors: Beginning Your Research with Michael Hait. October 24.
  • Breaking Down Your Irish Brick Wall with Judy Wight. October 31.
  • Researching Your Canadian Ancestors - an Overview with Claire Brisson-Banks. November 7.
  • Genealogy for Novices: Where Do We Begin with Linda Geiger. November 14.
  • The Big 4 U.S. Record Sources with Mary Hill. November 28.
See you online!

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

loc.gov: Using Our Nation's Library Online


The Georgia Genealogical Society is pleased to sponsor the presentation "loc.gov: Using Our Nation's Library Online" with Laura Prescott on August 20, 2012.

Summary: Explore one of the most rewarding, yet overlooked, online resources: The Library of Congress, loc.gov. Laura will show you hidden treasures like maps, diaries, books, manuscripts, and photos. Learn effective search and navigation techniques and add a dimension of social history to your research.

Presenter: Laura G. Prescott is a professional researcher, writer, and speaker. She worked for the New England Historic Genealogical Society for seven years before starting her own research business. Originally from Charleston, West Virginia, she has lived in New England for over thirty-five years.
Laura graduated with a B.A. in History from Dartmouth College in 1980, ultimately putting her degree to good use over a decade later when she discovered a latent passion for genealogy.
Laura is past president of the Association of Professional Genealogists, genealogy project manager for the Nickerson Family Association, and a consultant for Fold3.com. She lectures and writes for national audiences on a variety of genealogical topics. Her specialties include the use of manuscripts in genealogical research, genealogy on the Internet, genealogy for Mac users, and merging history with genealogy.
Her articles have appeared in Ancestry, New England Ancestors, Genealogical Computing, NGS NewsMagazine, and Digital Genealogist.

This presentation will be broadcast live on August 20, 2012:
·            8:00 pm Eastern
·             7:00 pm Central
·             6:00 pm Mountain
·             5:00 pm Pacific
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information
about joining the Webinar. You will use your unique URL in your confirmation email to logon to the live broadcast on the 20th of August.

Monday, July 23, 2012

Two free webinars this week - Flip-Pal mobile scanner AND Thomas MacEntee's The Genealogy Cloud


We've got two terrific webinars for you this week:
  • Tips for Taking the Flip-Pal mobile scanner to your Family Gatherings, presented by Gordon Nuttall and Thomas MacEntee (Wednesday, July 25)
  • The Genealogy Cloud: Which Online Storage Program Is Right For You? presented by Thomas MacEntee (Friday, July 27)
Sign up for one or both today - they are free to attend. Register at www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp.
Flippal2Tips for Taking the Flip-Pal mobile scanner to your Family Gatherings
This webinar will quickly outline the basics of the Flip-Pal mobile scanner and then draw on personal stories and testimonials of how others have used their Flip-Pal mobile scanner for family trip scrapbooks, wedding anniversaries, military reunions, family reunions, genealogy trips, weddings, funerals, showers and more. We will give tips for scanning everything from gravestones and trip mementos to framed pictures in your grandmother's living room. Learn why the Flip-Pal mobile scanner is a highly-regarded genealogy research tool and is the only scanner permitted in the National Archives because it does not risk damaging the original.
ThomasMacenteeThe Genealogy Cloud: Which Online Storage Program Is Right For You?
Tired of keeping your genealogy research data on multiple CDs, DVDs, flash drives, hard drives and in different locations? Cloud computing – the practice of storing data on a remote server – is a practical solution for genealogists. In this webinar learn how cloud computing works, compare the latest cloud programs (including Dropbox, Google Drive, Windows Live Sync, etc.) and learn how to keep your data secure and private.
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  6. Click on the webinar link (found in confirmation and reminder emails) prior to the start of the webinar. Arrive early as the room size is limited to the first 1,000 arrivals that day.
  7. Listen via headset (USB headsets work best), your computer speakers, or by phone.
We look forward to seeing you all there!

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Plan Your Way to Research Success - free webinar now online by Marian Pierre-Louis


The recording of Marian Pierre-Louis' webinar, Plan Your Way to Research Success, is now online for a limited time. Marian began with this suggestion:
"Don't stumble to discovery, search with a purpose and intent."
She then described how creating and using a research plan can help you better organize and manage your research. She used these techniques when breaking down my personal brick wall and found Nathan Brown's parents - her suggestions work! One viewer commented,
"Every genealogist should watch this webinar, it's one of THE most informative webinars I've seen. I've known I needed to implement a research plan but never known exactly how to go about it. Now with such great instruction, I'm finally going to be able to be more organized and efficient in my researching. Thank you Marian!"
View the recording
If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 33 minute recording of Plan Your Way to Research Success is now available to view in our webinar archives. Visit www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp to watch. It is available for free until July 30, 2012.
Pre-order the webinar-on-CD
2012-07-18-cdOwn your own copy of Plan Your Way to Research Success by purchasing the webinar-on-CD for just $9.95. It includes the 1 hour 33 minute recording of the class, the complete Q/A session, 15 pages of handouts, and her blank digital files for you to use in your own research! Click here for more information or to purchase.
Or purchase the brand new Brick Walls CD bundle. Includes:
  • Ten Brick Wall Tips for Beginners (1 hour 31 minutes, 8 pages of handouts)
  • Brick Walls: Cracking the Case of Nathan Brown's Parents (1 hour 25 minutes, 4 pages of handouts)
  • Plan Your Way to Research Success (1 hour 33 minutes, 15 pages of handouts)
Order for just $26.85 (savings of $3).
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WebinarlogoRegister for our upcoming webinars (free)
  • The Genealogy Cloud: Which Online Storage Program Is Right For You? with Thomas MacEntee, July 27.
  • Neglected History by Megan Smolenyak, August 1.
  • Wikis for Genealogists with Thomas MacEntee. August 8.
  • The 5 C's for Success in Genealogy Today with Barbara Renick. August 22.
  • Building a Family from Circumstantial Evidence, with Judy G. Russell, CG. August 29.
  • Beyond the Arrival Date: Extracting More from Passenger Lists with Lisa Alzo. September 5.
  • What is a 'Reasonably Exhaustive Search'? with Michael Hait. September 12.
  • Getting Started with Heritage Collector Software with Kathleen Bitter
  • Use Your Digital Camera to Copy Records with Mary Hill. September 19.
  • Digital Research Guidance, Research Logs, and To Do Lists: FamilySearch, Research Wiki, and Legacy Family Tree with Geoff Rasmussen. September 26.
  • Privacy and our Ancestors with Thomas MacEntee. October 3.
  • Researching Your Irish Ancestors: Beyond the Basics with Judy Wight. October 10.
  • Ten Brick Wall Tips for Intermediate Researchers with Marian Pierre-Louis, October 17.
  • Your Civil War Ancestors: Beginning Your Research with Michael Hait. October 24.
  • Breaking Down Your Irish Brick Wall with Judy Wight. October 31.
  • Researching Your Canadian Ancestors - an Overview with Claire Brisson-Banks. November 7.
  • Genealogy for Novices: Where Do We Begin with Linda Geiger. November 14.
  • The Big 4 U.S. Record Sources with Mary Hill. November 28.
See you online!

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Upcoming ISGS Webinars - August 2012


On Tuesday, August 14, at 8 PM Central, Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA, will present Major Midwestern Archives & Their Records, which will introduce you to several major Midwestern repositories and their holdings, finding aids, websites, and special indexes. To attend this webinar, register at https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/413029062.

Last week's webinar, Clue to Clue: Tracking a Family Over Time and Miles, presented by Jean Wilcox Hibben, PhD, MA, CG, is now available to ISGS members in the Members Section of the ISGS website (http://ilgensoc.org/members.php).

Upcoming Webinars
For the complete list of upcoming webinars, visit http://ilgensoc.org/cpage.php?pt=234.

And don't forget to spread the word by printing out a few copies of our webinar flyer to hand out at your local society meetings. The flyer can be accessed at http://ilgensoc.org/upload/menu/2012webinarbrochure.pdf.

Please direct any questions to the ISGS Education Committee at isgseducation@ilgensoc.org.

© 2012, copyright Illinois State Genealogical Society

Free Webinar - Mapping Your Ancestors' Footsteps


Mapping Your Ancestors' Footsteps

  • Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2012
  • Time:
    • 9:00 pm Eastern
    • 8:00 pm Central
    • 7:00 pm Mountain
    • 6:00 pm Pacific
    • 12:00 noon, Wednesday, July 25 in Australia
    • 2:00 pm, Wednesday, July 25 in New Zealand

  • Presenter: Kathryn Lake Hogan of LOOKING4ANCESTORS
  • Guest Host: Thomas MacEntee of Geneabloggers
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Price: Free 
  • Experience Level: Intermediate
      About the Webinar
      Have you ever wished you could walk in your ancestors' footsteps? Learn how maps can help you understand where your ancestors lived, worked, married, immigrated, and died. 

      What You'll Learn:
      • How and why maps were made
      • Different types of maps
      • How to use maps with other records
      • How to use maps in your personal family history
      • Where to find historic and recent maps
      • Putting it altogether: how to tell a family history story that will interest your family

      Who Should Attend:
      • Anyone who wants to learn about maps and how this resource can help them in their family history
      • Volunteers and librarians who want to help patrons learn about family history

      Space is limited to 100 attendees.
      Reserve your spot for this Webinar by registering
      at:
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    Copyright by Kathryn Lake Hogan, 2012.

    Friday, July 13, 2012

    Plan Your Way to Research Success - free webinar July 18 by Marian Pierre-Louis


    You may be getting good results in your genealogical research but you could get even better results by using a research plan. A research plan will help you focus your time and energy and save you from researching something twice. Popular webinar speaker, Marian Pierre-Louis, will show you how to create and use research plans to fine tune your research and get you back on track.
    Join us for the live webinar on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 2pm Eastern U.S. Register today to reserve your virtual seat. Registration is free but space is limited to the first 1,000 people to join that day. Due to the pre-registration numbers, if you want to attend the live session, please join at least 30-40 minutes early to ensure your virtual seat. Before joining, please visit www.java.com to ensure you have the latest version of Java which our webinar software requires. When you join, if you receive a message that the webinar is full, you know we've reached the 1,000 limit, so we invite you to view the recording which should be published to the webinar archives within an hour or two of the event's conclusion.
    Registerbut
    About the presenter
    MarianPLMarian Pierre-Louis is a genealogical writer and speaker who specializes in southern New England research (Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts). Born and raised in Connecticut, she has lived in Massachusetts for almost 20 years. Marian has three generations of recent family ties to Rhode Island and also links to some very old Rhode Island lines. As a result, these three states have become the focus of her research activity. Unlike most genealogists, Marian is spoiled to spend most of her time working with original records. You will most often find her researching at a town hall, registry of deeds, probate court or the local cemetery. It’s a rare day that Marian has to sit in front of a microfilm reader. 
    Marian is actively engaged in social media.  You can find her starting conversations on Facebook, Twitter and Google+. She frequently speaks on New England topics including house history research, social media, African American research and a broad range of genealogical topics. She is the author of several blogs including: 
    She is the author of:
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    7. Listen via headset (USB headsets work best), your computer speakers, or by phone.
    We look forward to seeing you all there!

    Thursday, July 12, 2012

    The Quest for Your English Ancestors - free webinar now online by Claire V. Brisson-Banks


    The recording of Claire V. Brisson-Banks' webinar, The Quest for Your English Ancestors is now online for a limited time. In the webinar Claire covered how to find your England ancestors using online, microfilmed, and original records. The Question/Answer session was also exceptional where she covered themaps.familysearch.org site and explained how to get personalized help from the staff at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City through the use of their wiki, Facebook and Skype communities.
      View the recording
      If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 39 minute recording of The Quest for Your English Ancestors is now available to view in our webinar archives. Visit www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp to watch. It is available for free until July 23, 2012.
      2012-07-11-cdPre-order the webinar-on-CD
      Own your own copy of The Quest for Your English Ancestors by purchasing the webinar-on-CD for just $9.95. It includes the 1 hour 39 minute recording of the class, the complete Q/A session, and 4 pages of handouts. Click here for more information or to purchase.
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      The special discount coupon of england that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything in our online store through Monday, July 16, 2012.
      WebinarlogoRegister for our upcoming webinars (free)
      • Plan Your Way to Research Success with Marian Pierre-Louis, July 18.
      • The Genealogy Cloud: Which Online Storage Program Is Right For You? with Thomas MacEntee, July 27.
      • Neglected History by Megan Smolenyak, August 1.
      • Wikis for Genealogists with Thomas MacEntee. August 8.
      • The 5 C's for Success in Genealogy Today with Barbara Renick. August 22.
      • Building a Family from Circumstantial Evidence, with Judy G. Russell, CG. August 29.
      • Beyond the Arrival Date: Extracting More from Passenger Lists with Lisa Alzo. September 5.
      • What is a 'Reasonably Exhaustive Search'? with Michael Hait. September 12.
      • Getting Started with Heritage Collector Software with Kathleen Bitter
      • Use Your Digital Camera to Copy Records with Mary Hill. September 19.
      • Digital Research Guidance, Research Logs, and To Do Lists: FamilySearch, Research Wiki, and Legacy Family Tree with Geoff Rasmussen. September 26.
      • Privacy and our Ancestors with Thomas MacEntee. October 3.
      • Researching Your Irish Ancestors: Beyond the Basics with Judy Wight. October 10.
      • Ten Brick Wall Tips for Intermediate Researchers with Marian Pierre-Louis, October 17.
      • Your Civil War Ancestors: Beginning Your Research with Michael Hait. October 24.
      • Breaking Down Your Irish Brick Wall with Judy Wight. October 31.
      • Researching Your Canadian Ancestors - an Overview with Claire Brisson-Banks. November 7.
      • Genealogy for Novices: Where Do We Begin with Linda Geiger. November 14.
      • The Big 4 U.S. Record Sources with Mary Hill. November 28.
      See you online!

      Monday, July 9, 2012

      The Quest for your English Ancestors - free webinar July 11 by Claire V. Brisson-Banks


      Got English ancestors? Don't miss this free webinar held Wednesday, July 11 at a special time, by Claire Brisson-Banks, an accredited genealogist (AG) in English research. English civil, church, and census records make doing research back to 1837 feasible. Pre-1837 research requires more skill and a greater knowledge of the variety of little-known resources which can take you back to the 1600’s and earlier. Add to that the variety of Internet resources and English research becomes a joy to perform.
      Join us for the live webinar on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at a special time - 9PM (Eastern U.S.). Register today to reserve your virtual seat. Registration is free but space is limited to the first 1,000 people to join that day. Due to the pre-registration numbers, if you want to attend the live session, please join at least 30-40 minutes early to ensure your virtual seat. Before joining, please visit www.java.com to ensure you have the latest version of Java which our webinar software requires. When you join, if you receive a message that the webinar is full, you know we've reached the 1,000 limit, so we invite you to view the recording which should be published to the webinar archives within an hour or two of the event's conclusion.
      Registerbut
      About the presenter
      Claire-100Claire V. Brisson-Banks, B.S. MLIS, A.G.®, is a San Jose State University graduate 2010, accredited in England, a professional researcher for US/Canada, Scotland and Web 2.0 technology. The owner of Timeless Genealogies she is currently on staff at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah as a British Isles Research Consultant, a Technology Specialist and maintains the Facebook presence for the Family History Library. She is an ICAPGen board member and assistant treasurer, UGA Crossroads committee member along with a member of multiple societies and is published in various genealogical and academic publications. Claire is the author of “The Social Media Guide for Ancestral Research: Using Web 2.0 Strategies”.
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      The webinar will be live on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at:
      • 9pm Eastern (U.S.)
      • 8pm Central
      • 7pm Mountain
      • 6pm Pacific
      Or use this Time Zone Converter.
      Here's how to attend:
      1. Register at www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp today. It's free!
      2. You will receive a confirmation email containing a link to the webinar.
      3. You will receive a reminder email during the week prior to the webinar.
      4. Calculate your time zone by clicking here.
      5. Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed on your computer. Check at www.java.com.
      6. Click on the webinar link (found in confirmation and reminder emails) prior to the start of the webinar. Arrive early as the room size is limited to the first 1,000 arrivals that day.
      7. Listen via headset (USB headsets work best), your computer speakers, or by phone.
      We look forward to seeing you all there!

      Wednesday, July 4, 2012

      FREE APG Webinar - Avoiding Misunderstandings, Part 1: Contracts for Professionals


      We hope you can join us for the following free webinar, part of an ongoing APG Professional Development webinar series sponsored by the Association of Professional Genealogists. Please feel free to share this invitation on relevant mailing lists, with your local society, or with anyone else who might have an interest.

      Avoiding Misunderstandings, Part 1: Contracts for Professionals 

      Wednesday, July 25, 2012 — 8:30p.m. Eastern

      Presented by Jean Wilcox Hibben, PhD, MA, CG

      Often, providers and clients fail to understand expectations of the service of a speaker, writer, researcher, consultant, etc. Avoid pitfalls: learn what problems can be avoided by having a clear contract – how to prepare complete contracts, what to include, etc. Protect yourself and those who hire you from miscommunication.

      Reserve your seat now for this Webinar at:
      https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/833747049


      System Requirements:

      PC-based attendees
      Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

      Macintosh®-based attendees:
      Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer


      iPhone, iPod/Pad, Android attendees:
      Required: GoToMeeting/GoToWebinar app


      About the Presenter: 

      A Board Certified genealogist, Jean Wilcox Hibben has been involved in family research for over 30 years. She is a member of the National Genealogical Society (NGS), the Genealogical Speakers Guild (where she serves as secretary), various societies in the areas where she does research, and the Corona Genealogical Society (where she serves as President). Jean is a Board member for the Association of Professional Genealogists and serves as President of the Southern California Chapter. She is also the blog and webmaster for the Riverside Folk Song Society and maintains her own website with information about her presentations, CDs, projects, etc.: www.circlemending.org.


      Jean is the Director of the Corona California Family History Center and is also an occasional volunteer at the Pacific Region Facility of the National Archives in Riverside County. A native of the Chicago suburbs, she moved to Southern California in 1973 and obtained her bachelors and masters degrees in Speech Communication. She worked as a professor in the field for 13 years before leaving academia to pursue her passions – family history and folklore – and holds a doctorate in the latter. Jean is a national speaker in both areas and is known for her entertaining, as well as informative, presentations. She is a bi-monthly contributor to the on-line magazine, GenWeekly, and a frequent writer for other genealogy publications.

      Tuesday, July 3, 2012

      July 2012 ISGS Webinar - Clue to Clue: Tracking a Family Over Time and Miles


      Are you interested in learning more about genealogy methodology and using a variety of records? If so, join us next week for our July webinar, Clue to Clue: Tracking a Family Over Time and Miles, presented by Jean Wilcox Hibben, PhD, MA, CGSM.

      Date: Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 8:00 pm Central

      Description: Using various clues, this presentation shows how to move from one piece of information to the next to piece together the life of an ancestral family. The steps used are illustrated so that they can be followed by the beginner as well as the seasoned genealogist. Use of census, probate, property, and personal records, among others, are explained.

      Presenter: Jean Wilcox Hibben, PhD, MA, CGSM

      A native of the Chicago area, Jean Wilcox Hibben has a PhD in folklore and MA degree in Speech Communication. A national speaker and former college professor, Jean is a Board-Certified genealogist; Director of the Corona, Calif. Family History Center; volunteer at NARA, Pacific Region facility; President of the Corona Genealogical Society and the Southern California Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists (as well as a Board member for APG); and secretary for the Genealogical Speakers Guild. She lives in the Lake Mathews area of Riverside County, California; maintains a regular blog at http://www.circlemending.blogspot.com; and can be reached through her website http://www.circlemending.org.

      Register: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/726337462

      Recordings and Syllabus Also Available

      For ISGS members who cannot attend on July 10th, a recording of the webinar, along with the syllabus, will be made available in the Members Section of the ISGS website at http://www.ilgensoc.org. If you're not already a member of ISGS, visit Join ISGS! for more information.

      © 2012, copyright Illinois State Genealogical Society

      Monday, July 2, 2012

      Intro to Naturalization Records - 7/9/2012


      The Friends of the National Archives-Southeast Region, Inc., are please to sponsor the presentation "I Swear Allegiance: Federal Naturalization Records, 1790-1950" with Linda Woodward Geiger, CG, CGL on July 9th, 2012.

      Summary: Our county is truly a melting pot with many of our ancestors leaving their homelands for a variety of reasons. This presentation will focus on some of the records created by individuals who wanted to be a part of our great nation. Many sample documents will illustrate what the records may or may not tell us about our families.

      The Presenter: Linda Woodward Geiger is a Certified Genealogist and a Certified Genealogical Lecturer. Her specialties include federal records (particularly those of the Southeast), Georgia research, and documenting Cherokee heritage. 

      She is a national speaker, and serves on the boards of several societies including the Friends of the National Archives Southeast Region, the Georgia Genealogical Society,  and Georgia Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association.


       This presentation will be broadcast live on July 9th, 2012:
      ·   7:00 pm Eastern
      ·   6:00 pm Central
      ·   5:00 pm Mountain
      ·   4:00 pm Pacific

      Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
      https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/698571550

      After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. You will use your unique URL in your confirmation email to logon to the live broadcast on the 9th of July.

      Please note: There is not limit to the number registering for this webinar, but attendance is limited to 100 attendees (the first 100 to sign in to the event will be able to view the live webinar). The webinar will be recorded and placed on the “Members Only” pages of the Friends website.