Wednesday, May 29, 2013

The New Frontier in Genetic Genealogy: Autosomal DNA Testing - free webinar by Ugo Perego now online for limited time

The recording of today's webinar, "The New Frontier in Genetic Genealogy: Autosomal DNA Testing" by Ugo Perego is now available to view in the webinar archives for a limited time. Ugo first presented an overview of where autosomal DNA fits into our genealogy research efforts and then compared and contrasted the services of the four major autosomal testing companies. If you are considering adding DNA research to your genealogy toolbox, this webinar is well worth your time to view.
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If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 34 minute recording of The New Frontier in Genetic Genealogy: Autosomal DNA Testing is now available to view in our webinar archives for free for the next 7 days. It is also available to our monthly or annual Webinar Members for the duration of your membership. Visit www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com to watch. Members also have access to the 4 pages of syllabus materials.
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    Webinar Members get:
    • On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 164 hours of genealogy education)
    • On-demand access to the instructor handouts (now 437 pages)
    • 5% off all products at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com (must be logged in at checkout, and yes, you can also use the 10% off webinar coupon above for a total of 15% off)
    • Access to all future recordings for the duration of their membership
    Introductory pricing:
    • Annual membership: $49.95/year (that's about the cost of 5 webinar CDs)
    • Monthly membership: $9.95/month
    Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
    • The Genealogy of Your House by Marian Pierre-Louis. June 5.
    • Get What You Came For: New Search Options Let You Target Obituaries, Photos, Passenger Lists, Births, Marriages, and More by Tom Kemp. June 12.
    • Next Exit: Your New Jersey Ancestors by Thomas MacEntee. June 14.
    • How Knowing the Law Makes Us Better Genealogists by Judy Russell. June 26.
    • Canadian Ports of Entry: Ship Passenger Lists, Immigration Records, and Border Crossing Records by Kathryn Lake Hogan. July 10.
    • Research in the Old Line State: An Overview of Maryland Genealogy by Michael Hait. July 17.
    • Top Ten Techniques for Finding More in Library Catalogs by Barbara Renick. July 19.
    • Top 21st Century Genealogy Resources - A Baker's Dozen by Tom Kemp. July 24.
    • Direct Your Research with City Directories by Maureen Taylor. July 31.
    • Captured For All Time: Recording Family Voices to Preserve and Pass Down by Marian Pierre-Louis. August 7.
    • Digital Research Guidance, Research Logs, and To Do Lists: FamilySearch, Research Wiki, and Legacy FamilyTree by Geoff Rasmussen. August 14.
    • Do More with your Photos with Templates from Heritage Collector Software by Kathleen Bitter. August 21.
    • Colonial Immigrants: Who They Were and Where They Came From by Mary Hill. August 28.
    • Getting the Most from Your Records: Putting Them Through the Wringer! by Linda Geiger. September 4.
    • More Blogging for Beginners with DearMYRTLE. September 6.
    • You Use WHAT for Genealogy? by Thomas MacEntee. September 11.
    • Don't Be an Audio Hog: Free and Easy Ways to Share Your Audio Files by Marian Pierre-Louis. September 18.
    • Using GPS Coordinates to Tag and Record Your Photos with Heritage Collector Software by Marlo Schuldt. October 18.
    • Using Church Records to Identify Ancestors by Mary Hill. October 23.
    • Using Court Records to tell the Story of our Ancestors' Lives by Judy Russell. October 30.
    • Ancestry Trees Can Jump Start Your Research by DearMYRTLE. November 1.
    • Researching with Marian! Creating a Research Plan with YOUR Research by Marian Pierre-Louis. November 6.
    • Researching Your Ohio Ancestors by Lisa Alzo. November 13.
    • Mind Mapping Your Research Plans and Results by Thomas MacEntee. November 20.
    • How Computers & Gadgets are Changing Genealogy by Barbara Renick. December 4.
    • Overcoming Lost Records Using Technology by Karen Clifford. December 18.
    See you online!

    Tuesday, May 28, 2013

    Register for Webinar Wednesday: The New Frontier in Genetic Genealogy - Autosomal DNA testing by Ugo Perego

    In recent years, four major laboratories have begun to offer autosomal DNA testing with the purpose of reconstructing information about our ethnicity, our genetic cousins, the geography and migrations of our ancestors, traits and medical predispositions we might have inherited from them, and even how much Neanderthal DNA we might have in our genes.
    Webinar Description:
    After the male-inherited Y chromosome (Ycs) and the maternal mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), autosomal DNA testing offers many insights into a person's past and how he/she might be related to other people. While Ycs and mtDNA are limited to the two outermost lineages in the pedigree chart, autosomal DNA offers a genetic painting of all our ancestors. It is an exciting time for genealogists as the new cutting-edge technology in DNA testing for family history is both affordable and accurate, revealing information about our past that just few years ago was deemed impossible. In this lecture, Ugo Perego will explain the major autosomal DNA tests available to genealogists, how they work and what to expect from them in order to reconstruct our genetic family history.
    Join us for the live webinar with Ugo Perego on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 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. 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.
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    About the presenter 
    Ugo-100Ugo A. Perego, PhD, MSc, is the CEO for the Salt Lake City based Genetic Genealogy Consultant and a scientist affiliated with the DNA laboratory of Professor Antonio Torroni at the University of Pavia in Italy. He has previously worked for more than a decade as a senior researcher with the Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation and GeneTree.com both based in Utah. Ugo earned a BSc and an MSc in Health Sciences at Brigham Young University (Provo, Utah) and a PhD in Genetic and Biomolecular Sciences at the University of Pavia, Italy. Ugo has contributed numerous lectures and publications on DNA and its applications to population genetics, genealogy, ancestry, forensics, and history. Some of his recent publications include “Decrypting the mitochondrial gene pool of modern Panamanians” (in PLoS One, 2012); “The Mountain Meadows Massacre and ‘poisoned springs’: Scientific testing of the more recent, anthrax theory” (in International Journal of Legal Medicine, 2012) “Mitochondrial haplogroup C4c: a rare lineage entering America through the ice-free corridor?” American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 2011); “Expanding the concept of family history through DNA” (in Family Chronicle, 2010); “Mitochondrial DNA: a female perspective in recent human origin and evolution” (in Origins as a Paradigm in the Sciences and in the Humanities, 2010); and “The initial peopling of the Americas: a growing number of founding mitochondrial genomes from Beringia” (in Genome Research, 2010).
    • The Power of DNA in Unlocking Family Relationships
    • DNA Research for Genealogists: Beyond the Basics
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      Monday, May 27, 2013

      GeneaWebinars Weekly Calendar



      Just what you need! A one-stop place with the schedule of online genealogy classes in webinar format. If you need a time zone converter see: www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html




      Most of these webinars are held using the services of GoToWebinar.com. You don't need to have an account since the webinar organizer has that. As an attendee, you merely need to register, then click on the link in your confirmation email at the time of the event to attend. Newbies will find these links useful:
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        Friday, May 24, 2013

        Google Search Strategies for Common Surnames - free webinar by Lisa Louise Cooke now online for limited time

        If you use Google - for any reason - but especially for searching for your ancestors, today's webinar by Lisa Louise Cooke is a must-watch. In fact, I personally feel this may be one of the more important classes you ever attend on genealogy technology.
        View the Recording at FamilyTreeWebinars.com
        If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 30 minute recording of Google Search Strategies for Common Surnames is now available to view in our webinar archives for free for the next 7 days. It is also available to our monthly or annual Webinar Members for the duration of your membership. Visit www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com to watch. Members also have access to the 2 pages of syllabus materials.
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        The special discount coupon of cooke that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything at both www.LegacyFamilyTreeStore.com and www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com through Monday, May 27, 2013.
        New - Webinar Memberships/Subscriptions
        Webinar Members get:
        • On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 163 hours of genealogy education)
        • On-demand access to the instructor handouts (now 433 pages)
        • 5% off all products at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com (must be logged in at checkout, and yes, you can also use the 10% off webinar coupon above for a total of 15% off)
        • Access to all future recordings for the duration of their membership
        Introductory pricing:
        • Annual membership: $49.95/year (that's about the cost of 5 webinar CDs)
        • Monthly membership: $9.95/month
        Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
        • The New Frontier in Genetic Genealogy: Autosomal DNA Testing by Ugo Perego. May 29.
        • The Genealogy of Your House by Marian Pierre-Louis. June 5.
        • Get What You Came For: New Search Options Let You Target Obituaries, Photos, Passenger Lists, Births, Marriages, and More by Tom Kemp. June 12.
        • Next Exit: Your New Jersey Ancestors by Thomas MacEntee. June 14.
        • How Knowing the Law Makes Us Better Genealogists by Judy Russell. June 26.
        • Canadian Ports of Entry: Ship Passenger Lists, Immigration Records, and Border Crossing Records by Kathryn Lake Hogan. July 10.
        • Research in the Old Line State: An Overview of Maryland Genealogy by Michael Hait. July 17.
        • Top Ten Techniques for Finding More in Library Catalogs by Barbara Renick. July 19.
        • Top 21st Century Genealogy Resources - A Baker's Dozen by Tom Kemp. July 24.
        • Direct Your Research with City Directories by Maureen Taylor. July 31.
        • Captured For All Time: Recording Family Voices to Preserve and Pass Down by Marian Pierre-Louis. August 7.
        • Digital Research Guidance, Research Logs, and To Do Lists: FamilySearch, Research Wiki, and Legacy FamilyTree by Geoff Rasmussen. August 14.
        • Do More with your Photos with Templates from Heritage Collector Software by Kathleen Bitter. August 21.
        • Colonial Immigrants: Who They Were and Where They Came From by Mary Hill. August 28.
        • Getting the Most from Your Records: Putting Them Through the Wringer! by Linda Geiger. September 4.
        • More Blogging for Beginners with DearMYRTLE. September 6.
        • You Use WHAT for Genealogy? by Thomas MacEntee. September 11.
        • Don't Be an Audio Hog: Free and Easy Ways to Share Your Audio Files by Marian Pierre-Louis. September 18.
        • Using GPS Coordinates to Tag and Record Your Photos with Heritage Collector Software by Marlo Schuldt. October 18.
        • Using Church Records to Identify Ancestors by Mary Hill. October 23.
        • Using Court Records to tell the Story of our Ancestors' Lives by Judy Russell. October 30.
        • Ancestry Trees Can Jump Start Your Research by DearMYRTLE. November 1.
        • Researching with Marian! Creating a Research Plan with YOUR Research by Marian Pierre-Louis. November 6.
        • Researching Your Ohio Ancestors by Lisa Alzo. November 13.
        • Mind Mapping Your Research Plans and Results by Thomas MacEntee. November 20.
        • How Computers & Gadgets are Changing Genealogy by Barbara Renick. December 4.
        • Overcoming Lost Records Using Technology by Karen Clifford. December 18.
        See you online!

        Wednesday, May 22, 2013

        Ten Hidden Resources Every Genealogist Should Know - free webinar by Lisa Alzo now online for limited time


        The recording of today's webinar, Ten Hidden Resources Every Genealogist Should Know, by Lisa Alzo, is now online to view for free for a limited time. I think she gave us way more than just ten fantastic resources, and her syllabus materials were excellent too.
        View the Recording at FamilyTreeWebinars.com
        If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 19 minute recording of Ten Hidden Resources Every Genealogist Should Know is now available to view in our webinar archives for free for the next 7 days. It is also available to our monthly or annual Webinar Members for the duration of your membership. Visit www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com to watch. Members also have access to the 7 ages of syllabus materials.
        Special Discount Coupon
        The special discount coupon of hidden that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything at both www.LegacyFamilyTreeStore.com and www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com through Monday, May 27, 2013.
        New - Webinar Memberships/Subscriptions
        Webinar Members get:
        • On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 161 hours of genealogy education)
        • On-demand access to the instructor handouts (now 433 pages)
        • 5% off all products at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com (must be logged in at checkout, and yes, you can also use the 10% off webinar coupon above for a total of 15% off)
        • Access to all future recordings for the duration of their membership
        Introductory pricing:
        • Annual membership: $49.95/year (that's about the cost of 5 webinar CDs)
        • Monthly membership: $9.95/month
        Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
        • Google Search Strategies for Common Surnames by Lisa Louise Cooke. May 24.
        • The New Frontier in Genetic Genealogy: Autosomal DNA Testing by Ugo Perego. May 29.
        • The Genealogy of Your House by Marian Pierre-Louis. June 5.
        • Get What You Came For: New Search Options Let You Target Obituaries, Photos, Passenger Lists, Births, Marriages, and More by Tom Kemp. June 12.
        • Next Exit: Your New Jersey Ancestors by Thomas MacEntee. June 14.
        • How Knowing the Law Makes Us Better Genealogists by Judy Russell. June 26.
        • Canadian Ports of Entry: Ship Passenger Lists, Immigration Records, and Border Crossing Records by Kathryn Lake Hogan. July 10.
        • Research in the Old Line State: An Overview of Maryland Genealogy by Michael Hait. July 17.
        • Top Ten Techniques for Finding More in Library Catalogs by Barbara Renick. July 19.
        • Top 21st Century Genealogy Resources - A Baker's Dozen by Tom Kemp. July 24.
        • Direct Your Research with City Directories by Maureen Taylor. July 31.
        • Captured For All Time: Recording Family Voices to Preserve and Pass Down by Marian Pierre-Louis. August 7.
        • Digital Research Guidance, Research Logs, and To Do Lists: FamilySearch, Research Wiki, and Legacy FamilyTree by Geoff Rasmussen. August 14.
        • Do More with your Photos with Templates from Heritage Collector Software by Kathleen Bitter. August 21.
        • Colonial Immigrants: Who They Were and Where They Came From by Mary Hill. August 28.
        • Getting the Most from Your Records: Putting Them Through the Wringer! by Linda Geiger. September 4.
        • More Blogging for Beginners with DearMYRTLE. September 6.
        • You Use WHAT for Genealogy? by Thomas MacEntee. September 11.
        • Don't Be an Audio Hog: Free and Easy Ways to Share Your Audio Files by Marian Pierre-Louis. September 18.
        • Using GPS Coordinates to Tag and Record Your Photos with Heritage Collector Software by Marlo Schuldt. October 18.
        • Using Church Records to Identify Ancestors by Mary Hill. October 23.
        • Using Court Records to tell the Story of our Ancestors' Lives by Judy Russell. October 30.
        • Ancestry Trees Can Jump Start Your Research by DearMYRTLE. November 1.
        • Researching with Marian! Creating a Research Plan with YOUR Research by Marian Pierre-Louis. November 6.
        • Researching Your Ohio Ancestors by Lisa Alzo. November 13.
        • Mind Mapping Your Research Plans and Results by Thomas MacEntee. November 20.
        • How Computers & Gadgets are Changing Genealogy by Barbara Renick. December 4.
        • Overcoming Lost Records Using Technology by Karen Clifford. December 18.
        See you online!

        Tuesday, May 21, 2013

        Upcoming ISGS Webinars - June 2013


        Join us on Tuesday, June 11, at 8:00 PM Central, when Luana Darby, will present, The Research Calendar: A Resource You Cannot Live Without. To attend this webinar, register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1792803534084357632.

        Last week's webinar, Timelines: Placing Your Heritage in Historical Perspective, presented by Laura Prescott, 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, including the entire 2013 schedule, visit http://ilgensoc.org/cpage.php?pt=234.

        And don't forget to spread the word! Forward this email onto your friends and colleagues, post the information to social media sites and/or your blog/website, or print 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/2013webinarbrochure.pdf.

        Support the ISGS Webinar program by making a financial contribution, which will help ISGS expand its educational offerings in a virtual manner. To learn why we need your help, or to make a contribution, please visit http://ilgensoc.org/cpage.php?pt=345.

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

        Monday, May 20, 2013

        GeneaWebinars Weekly Calendar



        Just what you need! A one-stop place with the schedule of online genealogy classes in webinar format. If you need a time zone converter see: www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html




        Most of these webinars are held using the services of GoToWebinar.com. You don't need to have an account since the webinar organizer has that. As an attendee, you merely need to register, then click on the link in your confirmation email at the time of the event to attend. Newbies will find these links useful:
          If your society's events would like to be added to the GeneaWebinar's calendar, contact Myrt@DearMYRTLE.com.



          2 webinars this week - Google Search Strategies by Lisa Louise Cooke & Ten Hidden Resources by Lisa Alzo


          Join us this Wednesday AND Friday for two exciting genealogy webinars presented by two Lisas - Lisa Alzo and Lisa Louise Cooke. On Wednesday Lisa Alzo will present "Ten Hidden Resources Every Genealogist Should Know" and on Friday Lisa Louise Cooke will present "Google Search Strategies for Common Surnames."
          Wednesday - Ten Hidden Resources Every Genealogist Should Know by Lisa Alzo
          Genealogists are creatures of habit. We tend to research the familiar - using the most common, popular, or convenient databases or records. But there are plenty of other resources available - if you know where to look! In this Webinar, we'll review ten you might be missing!
          Friday - Google Search Strategies for Common Surnames by Lisa Louise Cooke
          Discover tips and tricks to find your ancestors with common surnames and surnames that double as common words in the English language with Google. Learn how to weed out irrelevant search results to save time and get to what you want faster. Then save and automate your searches to run for you! You’ll not only improve your searches, but also improve the chances that the information you post online will be found by other genealogists facilitating collaboration!
            Webinar Reminder: Join us for the live webinars on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 and Friday, May 24, 2013 at 2pm Eastern U.S. 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.
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            7. 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.
            8. Listen via headset (USB headsets work best), your computer speakers, or by phone.
            We look forward to seeing you all there!

            Thursday, May 16, 2013

            Harnessing the Power of Indirect Evidence


            The Georgia Genealogical Society is pleased to sponsor the presentation "Harnessing the Power of Indirect Evidence" with Susan Sloan on May 20th, 2013.

            Summary: What do genealogists do when there is no direct evidence to confirm relationships on their family tree? The genealogical proof standard is a process that includes gathering, evaluating and sorting evidence, then summarizing it to come to a logical conclusion. This presentation uses two case studies to illustrate the use of several kinds of indirect evidence in proving relationships.

            Presenter: Susan Sloan is a professional genealogist whose areas of concentration are teaching family history classes, conducting private lineage research, and preparing lineage applications. She has authored articles in several genealogical publications in Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina. She holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Education degrees from Georgia State University.
            She is a member of Georgia Professional Genealogists, and is a past President of the Georgia Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists. She is currently President of the Georgia Genealogical Society and a Trustee of the R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation. She has given over one hundred presentations and classes at thirty-seven different venues.

            This presentation will be broadcast live on Monday May 20th, 2013:
            ·       8:00 pm Eastern
            ·       7:00 pm Central
            ·       6:00 pm Mountain
            ·       5:00 am 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 May.

            Wednesday, May 15, 2013

            Land Records Solve Research Problems - free webinar by Mary Hill now online for a limited time


            Today's webinar by Mary Hill was one for the ages. Every genealogist - from beginning to experienced - needs to watch the recording of Land Records Solve Research Problems. And if you are not yet using land records as part of your genealogy toolbox, what you learn from Mary will open genealogical doors you never knew existed.
            View the Recording at FamilyTreeWebinars.com
            If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 26 minute recording of Land Records Solve Research Problems is now available to view in our webinar archives for free for the next 7 days. It is also available to our monthly or annual Webinar Members for the duration of your membership. Visit www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com to watch. Members also have access to the 4 pages of syllabus materials.
            Special Discount Coupon
            The special discount coupon of land that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything at both www.LegacyFamilyTreeStore.com and www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com through Monday, May 20, 2013.
            New - Webinar Memberships/Subscriptions
            Webinar Members get:
            • On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 160 hours of genealogy education)
            • On-demand access to the instructor handouts (now 423 pages)
            • 5% off all products at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com (must be logged in at checkout, and yes, you can also use the 10% off webinar coupon above for a total of 15% off)
            • Access to all future recordings for the duration of their membership
            Introductory pricing:
            • Annual membership: $49.95/year (that's about the cost of 5 webinar CDs)
            • Monthly membership: $9.95/month
            Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
            • Ten Hidden Resources Every Genealogist Should Know by Lisa Alzo. May 22.
            • Google Search Strategies for Common Surnames by Lisa Louise Cooke. May 24.
            • The New Frontier in Genetic Genealogy: Autosomal DNA Testing by Ugo Perego. May 29.
            • The Genealogy of Your House by Marian Pierre-Louis. June 5.
            • Get What You Came For: New Search Options Let You Target Obituaries, Photos, Passenger Lists, Births, Marriages, and More by Tom Kemp. June 12.
            • Next Exit: Your New Jersey Ancestors by Thomas MacEntee. June 14.
            • How Knowing the Law Makes Us Better Genealogists by Judy Russell. June 26.
            • Canadian Ports of Entry: Ship Passenger Lists, Immigration Records, and Border Crossing Records by Kathryn Lake Hogan. July 10.
            • Research in the Old Line State: An Overview of Maryland Genealogy by Michael Hait. July 17.
            • Top Ten Techniques for Finding More in Library Catalogs by Barbara Renick. July 19.
            • Top 21st Century Genealogy Resources - A Baker's Dozen by Tom Kemp. July 24.
            • Direct Your Research with City Directories by Maureen Taylor. July 31.
            • Captured For All Time: Recording Family Voices to Preserve and Pass Down by Marian Pierre-Louis. August 7.
            • Digital Research Guidance, Research Logs, and To Do Lists: FamilySearch, Research Wiki, and Legacy FamilyTree by Geoff Rasmussen. August 14.
            • Do More with your Photos with Templates from Heritage Collector Software by Kathleen Bitter. August 21.
            • Colonial Immigrants: Who They Were and Where They Came From by Mary Hill. August 28.
            • Getting the Most from Your Records: Putting Them Through the Wringer! by Linda Geiger. September 4.
            • More Blogging for Beginners with DearMYRTLE. September 6.
            • You Use WHAT for Genealogy? by Thomas MacEntee. September 11.
            • Don't Be an Audio Hog: Free and Easy Ways to Share Your Audio Files by Marian Pierre-Louis. September 18.
            • Using GPS Coordinates to Tag and Record Your Photos with Heritage Collector Software by Marlo Schuldt. October 18.
            • Using Church Records to Identify Ancestors by Mary Hill. October 23.
            • Using Court Records to tell the Story of our Ancestors' Lives by Judy Russell. October 30.
            • Ancestry Trees Can Jump Start Your Research by DearMYRTLE. November 1.
            • Researching with Marian! Creating a Research Plan with YOUR Research by Marian Pierre-Louis. November 6.
            • Researching Your Ohio Ancestors by Lisa Alzo. November 13.
            • Mind Mapping Your Research Plans and Results by Thomas MacEntee. November 20.
            • How Computers & Gadgets are Changing Genealogy by Barbara Renick. December 4.
            • Overcoming Lost Records Using Technology by Karen Clifford. December 18.
            See you online!

            Pinning Your Family History – Free Flip-Pal Webinar



            Flip-Pal mobile scanner ambassador Thomas MacEntee will present a free webinar, Pinning Your Family History, so you can learn how to share your family photos and stories on sites like Pinterest and What Was There. Click here to register for this free webinar on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. Central Time (8:30 p.m. Eastern Time).

            The “Pinning” Craze and Family History

            So what is “pinning” and how does it work? For about the past year, Pinterest and other sites have come up with ways for their users to create online bulletin boards complete with posting of items you like or things you find on the Internet. There are boards for all type of professionals and hobbyists including scrapbookers, knitters, shoppers, cemetery enthusiasts, librarians and yes, even family historians!

            Not only has social media taken notice of the pinning craze (and they say that someone who is addicted to pinning needs a “pintervention”), but businesses have noticed as well. Search Pinterest and other sites, and you can find boards and pins for recipes, coupons, special offers and more.

            Flip-Pal Webinars

            This webinar is the second in a series of upcoming educational initiatives from Flip-Pal on preserving and protecting those items that are important to your family history. The Flip-Pal mobile scanner provides an easy way to collect a digital copy of the many artifacts from the life of your ancestor. This lecture will cover tips to help you use digital images created with the Flip-Pal and share them with friends and family at popular pinning sites including Pinterest.

            Pinning Your Family History will be presented by one of the leading presenters of genealogy and family history webinars: Thomas MacEntee. Thomas is the founder of GeneaBloggers.com, a community of over 3,000 family history bloggers around the world, and a nationally-known genealogy professional, author, speaker and educator. He specializes in the use of technology and social media to improve genealogical research and as a means of interacting with others in the family history community.

            Space is limited.
            Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/288120382