Monday, September 30, 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.



    Tuesday, September 24, 2013

    TODAY! NEW Advanced Y-DNA Webinar - Family Tree DNA Webinars by Relative Roots


    Family Tree DNA Webinars 
    by Relative Roots

    www.relativeroots.net/webinars


    Relative Roots is please to announce a new advanced series of Family Tree DNA webinars to complement our current beginner and intermediate webinars: 

    Advanced Topics at Family Tree DNA

    Just like our intermediate Genetic Genealogy Demystified webinars, this will be a 3-part series covering Y-DNA, mtDNA and Family Finder.

    We currently have two sessions scheduled for Part 1 on Y-DNA:

    Tuesday, September 24, 2013 (TODAY!)
    Thursday, October 10, 2013  (registration will open by the end of this week)

    Both will be held live at 1pm Eastern (5pm GMT).  All of our webinars are recorded, so if you can't attend at this time, be sure to check out our on-demand recording option below.

    Advanced Topics at Family Tree DNA, Part 1: Y-DNA
    This new series of advanced webinars goes above and beyond our Genetic Genealogy Demystified series, providing more in-depth detail about the genetics and usage of each test.  

    This webinar focuses on advanced topics in Y-DNA and covers the following:

    Advanced Matching, FTDNATip™, Genetic Distance models & calculations, Modal values, NIST Standards, Compound markers, Palindromic region, Multi-copy markers, Micro-Alleles, SNP discovery & Deep-clade/advanced SNP testing.


    ON-DEMAND RECORDINGS AVAILABLE!
    Unable to attend the webinars live during the scheduled times? No problem! Relative Roots webinars are recorded and available for on-demand viewing at your convenience. Recordings become available about 24 hours after each live webinar and remain online for the rest of the month.

    There are two ways to register for on-demand access to our webinar recordings:

    1) On-Demand Pre-Registration
    Register prior to the live webinar.  You will be registered as though you were going to attend live.  You may receive some reminder emails for the live webinar, which you can safely ignore. Then about 24 hours after the live webinar ends, you'll receive an email containing the link to the recording.

    2) On-Demand Post-Registration
    Visit the Relative Roots website at least 24 hours after the live webinar ends.  Register for the webinar and you'll immediately be forwarded to the recording.


    REGISTRATION
    To register for any of these webinars, either live or on-demand, please visit the webinars page on the Relative Roots website:http://www.relativeroots.net/webinars/

    COST
    Intro Price $10 (normally $15)



    SPECIAL OFFER FROM FAMILY TREE DNA
    Attendees of Relative Roots' genetic genealogy webinars receive an exclusive, limited-time discount coupon for select new tests and upgrades from Family Tree DNA! Complete details are provided at the end of each webinar.

    MORE INFO
    For further information about Relative Roots webinars, to register, and to subscribe to the Relative Roots Webinars Announcements list, please visit Relative Roots at:http://www.relativeroots.net/webinars/

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    Monday, September 23, 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.



      Wednesday, September 18, 2013

      Free and Easy Ways to Share Your Audio Files - free webinar by Marian Pierre-Louis now online for limited time

      The recording of today's webinar by Marian Pierre-Louis, "Free and Easy Ways to Share Your Audio Files" is now online to view for free for a limited time. Marian had some excellent ideas for sharing our family history with others, including creating slide shows and movies.
      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 27 minute recording of Free and Easy Ways to Share Your Audio Files is now available to view in our webinar archives for free through September 26, 2013. It is also available to our monthly or annual Webinar Members for the duration of your membership. Visit www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com to watch.
      Special Discount Coupon
      The special discount coupon of audio that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything at both www.LegacyFamilyTreeStore.com and www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com through Monday, September 23, 2013.
      Webinar Memberships/Subscriptions
      Webinar Members get:
      • On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 190 hours of genealogy education)
      • On-demand access to the instructor handouts (now 499 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
      • Chance for a members-only door prize during each live webinar
      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)
      • 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.
      • Using GPS Coordinates to Tag and Record Your Photos with Heritage Collector Software by Marlo Schuldt. November 8.
      • 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!

      ISGS Upcoming Webinars - October 2013


      Join us on Tuesday, October 8, at 8:00 PM Central, when Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, AG, will present, Up In Smoke!! What To Do When the Courthouse Burns. To attend this webinar, register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1130232329628818432.

      Last week's webinar, “To the Honorable, the General Assembly” – The Treasure Trove in Legislative Petitions, presented by Judy G. Russell, 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/2013_Webinar_Brochure.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.

      Tuesday, September 17, 2013

      Free APG Webinar

      Working with Autosomal DNA: Intermediate/Advanced Applications


      Presenter: CeCe Moore

      Date: Saturday, September 21, 2013

      Webinar Description: Autosomal DNA offers virtually unlimited potential for discovering more about your roots, but learning to work with the vast amount of data that comes with autosomal DNA research is challenging. CeCe will demonstrate the methods that the experts use to get the most out of their results, including chromosome mapping and applications for African American genealogy. Examples from her own research will be shared.

      About the Presenter: CeCe Moore is a professional genetic genealogist and the author of the popular blog “Your Genetic Genealogist” (www.yourgeneticgenealogist.com). Currently, she is working as the genetic genealogy consultant for Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and recently served as the DNA consultant for Genealogy Roadshow. As an unbiased independent professional, she works closely with all of the major genetic genealogy companies promoting the interests of the genealogy community. Considered one of the foremost experts in the use of autosomal DNA for genealogy, CeCe is frequently consulted by the press, DNA testing companies, genealogists and adoptees.



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      Tips for the Best Webinar Experience:

      • Test your connection. Click here to test your webinar connection in advance of the live event.
      • Verify that you have the latest version of Java installed. Check at www.java.com.
      • Check your time. This webinar will be held live on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at:
        • 3:30 p.m. Eastern (U.S.)
        • 2:30 p.m. Central
        • 1:30 p.m. Mountain
        • 12:30 p.m. Pacific
        • 7:30 p.m. GMT (not including Daylight Savings conversion)
        • Or find your local time using this TimeZoneConverter.

      This webinar is sponsored by the Association of Professional Genealogists and is part of the ongoing APG Professional Development webinar series. We look forward to having you join us!

      WSGS September webinar

      Bring Em' Back to Life: Developing an Ancestor Profile
      • Presenter: George Morgan
      • Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2013
      • Webinar Description: In the course of our genealogical research, we often become engrossed in the collection of information snippets, failing to put them into a logical perspective. We lose sight of the fact that the people we're tracing participated in the life of their historical times, led complex lives, and interacted with one another.
        Organizing the information we collect into a biographical profile can help you begin to recognize character traits and decision patterns. And the profile also provides an invaluable, portable research tool that avoids your taking voluminous amounts of notes with you on research trips.

        This seminar presents a methodology and a structured model for taking the details you collect about your ancestor and creating a biographical profile. We will discuss:
        This approach will not only help you organize your research, it can become the basis for writing detailed biographical sketches or novels about the people whose lives you have been researching.
        • Establishing your ancestor's every location,
        • Learning about other people in your ancestor's life,
        • Studying local, state and national history to determine what events may have influenced or motivated your ancestor,
        • Studying personal events that may have influenced or motivated your ancestor, and
        • Effectively organizing materials into a profile that can be used for additional research and for writing
      To register for the webinar, follow this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8725696043562276352
      Webinar ID: 139-629-683
      After registering, you will receive an email with information and a link to join us the night of the webinar and handout information.

      Monday, September 16, 2013

      Register for Webinar Wednesday - Free and Easy Ways to Share Your Audio Files by Marian Pierre-Louis

      You've gone to all the trouble to record your family's oral history in audio. Don't banish those files to the dark corners of your computer or external hard drive. Bring them back to life by sharing them with your family, community or on your blog. Turn those audio files into sound bytes or fun multi-media projects. Marian Pierre-Louis will guide you through free and easy ways to edit and share your files.
      Join us for the live webinar this Wednesday, September 18, 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.
      Registerbut
      Test Your Webinar Connection
      To ensure that your webinar connection is ready to go, click here.
      Can't make it to the live event?
      No worries. Its recording will be available for free for the first 7 days after the live event. Webinar Subscribers have unlimited access for the duration of their membership.
      About the presenter 
      Presenter-5404Marian 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: Marian's Roots & Rambles and The New England House Historian. She is the host of the new Internet radio show, Fieldstone Common. Listen to her each Thursday at www.blogtalkradio.com/FieldstoneCommon. Her website iswww.FieldstoneHistoricResearch.com.
      • Captured For All Time: Recording Family Voices to Preserve and Pass Down
      • The Genealogy of Your House
      • In the Trenches: Successful On-site Research 
      • Ten Brick Wall Tips for Intermediate Researchers
      • Plan Your Way to Research Success
      • Ten Brick Wall Tips for Beginners
      • Pilgrims and Patriots: Discovering Your Massachusetts Ancestors
      • Brick Walls: Cracking the Case of Nathan Brown's Parents
      • Researching Your Connecticut Ancestors
      • Researching with Marian! Creating a Research Plan with YOUR Research
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      The webinar will be live on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at:
      • 2pm Eastern (U.S.)
      • 1pm Central
      • 12pm Mountain
      • 11am Pacific
      • 6pm GMT
      Or use this Time Zone Converter.
      Here's how to attend:
      1. Register at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com today. It's free!
      2. You will receive a confirmation email containing a link to the webinar.
      3. You will receive a reminder email both 1 day and 1 hour prior to the live webinar.
      4. Calculate your time zone by clicking here.
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      8. Listen via headset (USB headsets work best), your computer speakers, or by phone.
      We look forward to seeing you all there!

      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.



        Friday, September 13, 2013

        Free UGA Webinar -- Ron Tanner - "Family Tree Favorite Features, Lost and Found Features, and Future Features"


        Our special guest speaker this month, 
        on Sept 19th at 7:00 p.m. MST, will be 
        Ron Tanner

        "Family Tree Favorite Features, Lost and Found Features, and Future Features"



        We will explore some of the newer features of Family Tree that let you easily find and attach sources, add pictures and stories, printing pedigrees and family group records. We’ll even review the more challenging features such as editing parent-child relationships, merging and un-merging. We show you where your lost features can be found, like getting to the Wiki, finding affiliate products, and the training page for Family Tree. And lastly, you’ll get a sneak peek as the newest features that are getting ready to roll off the production line.

        Bio: Ron Tanner is a product manager for the Family History Department.  His primary responsibility is to lead a team doing research and design of Family Tree and companion products.  Ron has a master’s degree in Computer Science from BYU and has previously worked as a product manager and engineer at Novell, Citrix, and Bell Laboratories.  Ron and his wife CheRee have four children, 2 son-in-laws, a daughter-in-law, and one grandchild.


        UGA Virtual Chapter



        Utah Genealogical Association's free monthly virtual chapter meeting.

        Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: 

        Once registered you will receive an email confirming your registration
        with information you need to join the Webinar.
        System Requirements
        PC-based attendees
        Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
        Mac®-based attendees
        Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer
        Mobile attendees
        Required: iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phone or Android tablet 

        Wednesday, September 11, 2013

        You Use WHAT for Genealogy? Wonderful Uses for Unusual Tools - free webinar by Thomas MacEntee online for limited time

        One of our best webinars ever!!
        The recording of today's webinar by Thomas MacEntee, "You Use WHAT for Genealogy? Wonderful Uses for Unusual Tools" is now online to view for free for a limited time. And a great comment from one of the live viewers:
        "A well organized presentation is always appreciated. This one was excellent. Tom shares information so readily that it's clear he cares about getting the word out to as many people as possible. There's a need out here, and he is one of those who fills that need. As well, Legacy Family Tree Webinars provides the platform for meeting this need...I'm glad a friend pointed me in this direction."
        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 36 minute recording of You Use WHAT for Genealogy? Wonderful Uses for Unusual Tools is now available to view in our webinar archives for free through September 18, 2013. It is also available to our monthly or annual Webinar Members for the duration of your membership. Visit www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com to watch.
        Special Discount Coupon
        The special discount coupon of thomas2 that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything at both www.LegacyFamilyTreeStore.com and www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com through Monday, September 16, 2013.
        Webinar Memberships/Subscriptions
        Webinar Members get:
        • On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 189 hours of genealogy education)
        • On-demand access to the instructor handouts (now 490 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
        • Chance for a members-only door prize during each live webinar
        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)
        • 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, September 10, 2013

        Documenting Cherokee Heritage

        The Friends of the National Archives Southeast Region are pleased to sponsor the presentation "Documenting Cherokee Heritage” with Linda Woodward Geiger, cg, cgl, October 8th, 2013.

        Summary: Learn what you need to know about your suspected Cherokee ancestor before you can begin documenting your Cherokee heritage, available records, and why you might be 100% Cherokee and never be able to become a member of one of the three federally recognized Cherokee Nations.

        Presenter: Linda Woodward Geiger is an associate of the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG), holding credentials as a Certified Genealogistsm and as a Certified Genealogical Lecturersm. Linda is a nationally known speaker, author, and historical researcher. She has spoken at genealogy conferences and seminars in over twenty-five states, and is a coordinator and staff at the Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research (IGHR). She currently serves as president of Friends of the National Archives Southeast Region (FNAS); as hostess for webinars sponsored by Georgia Genealogical Society (GGS), FNAS, and Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS); and as webmaster for FNAS.

        This presentation will be broadcast live on October 8th, 2013:
        ·       2:00 pm Eastern
        ·       1:00 pm Central
        ·       12:00 pm Mountain
        ·       11:00 am Pacific
        Register for the free Webinar now at:
        https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/797108734

        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 October 8th, 2013.

        Records of the Tennessee Valley Association (TVA)


        The Friends of the National Archives Southeast Region are pleased to sponsor the presentation "Records of the Tennessee Valley Association“ with Maureen Hill, Archivist, September 10th, 2013.

        Summary: Learn how families and communities of the Tennessee River Valley were affected by the TVA Act of May 18th, 1933. The available records are astonishing!

        Presenter: Maureen Hill is an archivist at the National Archives at Atlanta.  She has earned her Master of Library of Science from Valdosta State University and her Certified Archivist distinction from the Academy of Certified Archivists. Maureen lectures frequently about the holdings of the National Archives.

        This presentation will be broadcast live on September 10th, 2013:
        ·       2:00 pm Eastern
        ·       1:00 pm Central
        ·       12:00 pm Mountain
        ·       11:00 am Pacific
        Register for the free Webinar now at:
        https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/405008446

        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 10th of September.