Monday, November 25, 2013

WSGS December Webinar--Land Records

December Webinar

Our December WSGS Webinar will be held on Tuesday, December 17th at 7:00 PM CST
 
Land Entry Records; Providing Details of a Pioneer's Life
 
Presenter: Donald Schnitzler
 
Date:  Tuesday, December 17, 2013
 
Time:  7:00 - 8:00 PM CST
 
Webinar Description:  
This webinar will provide a general overview on how Homestead Records, also known as Land Entry Case Files, can be of assistance to family historians. Each record used to prove the homesteaders claim to government land will be reviewed and instruction provided about where to find and how to use them effectively in your family history research.
 
Webinar ID: 125-682-347
                          
 
After registering, you will receive an email with information and a link to join us the night of the webinar and handout information.
 
All live webinars are free.  Members may access archived webinars on our website.
 

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    Saturday, November 23, 2013

    Create a beautiful one page History. Free Webinar

    Come learn how to make a beautiful, but simple one page history Using Heritage Collector. There will be a freebie template for your participation!

    The class will be on Tuesday November 26th, 10:00 am MST.

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    Our instructor will be Kathleen Bitter.
     
     
     
    This class is one you can come, sit back and relax. Just enjoy the instruction on how easy it is to make a one page history, and how to share it with your family. What a wonderful and unique Christmas gift idea! These pages can even be printed off and framed!
     
     
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    Wednesday, November 20, 2013

    Mind Mapping Your Research Plans and Results - free webinar by Thomas MacEntee now online for limited time

    The recording of today's excellent webinar by Thomas MacEntee, "Mind Mapping Your Research Plans and Results" is now online to view for free for a limited time. A few comments from our viewers:
    • A great new solution to the "where do I start" novice such as me.
    • Fantastic presentation from Thomas. I'm very visual and this was a perfect solution for me.  Can't wait to get started using Popplet!
    • I can see how the whole idea of Mind Mapping can be used in my life, besides for my main focus of genealogy. Thanks once again for a great webinar.
    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 Mind Mapping Your Research Plans and Results is now available to view in our webinar archives for free through November 28, 2013. It is also available to our monthly or annual Webinar Members for the duration of your membership. Visit www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com to watch. The 4 pages of handouts are also available for annual/monthly webinar subscribers.
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    Webinar Members get:
    • On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 204 hours of genealogy education)
    • On-demand access to the instructor handouts (now 533 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)
    • How Computers & Gadgets are Changing Genealogy by Barbara Renick. December 4.
    • Home for the Holidays - Tips for Collecting Family History by Gordon Nuttall and Lisa Milner. December 6.
    • Overcoming Lost Records Using Technology by Karen Clifford. December 18.
    • What's New in Legacy Family Tree 8. January 3.
    • Rest of 2014 schedule coming soon...
    See you online!

    Monday, November 18, 2013

    Create a Family History Jar. Free webinar.

    Come join us tomorrow 11/19/13 for a very special free webinar. We will be demonstrating how to make a Family History Jar. Just in time for Thanksgiving!

    For those that attend, you will have the opportunity to receive the free template to make your own Family History Jar right from home.

    This Thanksgiving, wouldn't it be neat to select a certain ancestor to learn more about? As you pass  the Family History Jar around the table, each family member will pull out a question for the family to answer! Even the grandkids could get in on the fun.

    Come learn more about this fun project and how to create your own.


    The class will begin at 10:00am MST.

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    Click here to sign up for the free class

    Upcoming ISGS Webinars


    Join us on Tuesday, December 10, at 8:00 PM Central, where Jeanne Larzalere Bloom, will present, Miracles, Mysteries & Mayhem: Online Family Trees.  To attend this webinar, register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8253902195291921152.

    Last week's webinar, Little Houses on the Prairie: Midwestern Research Techniques, presented by Diana Crisman Smith, 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!  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://bit.ly/isgs2014webinars.

    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.

    The 2014 ISGS Webinar Series is Sponsored by FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org).


    Register for Webinar Wednesday - Mind Mapping Your Research Plans and Results by Thomas MacEntee

    Mind mapping is a process of creating a diagram or flow chart of ideas and concepts. In this webinar presented by Thomas MacEntee, you will learn about automated mindmapping tools that let you see your research data in a new light. Do you have trouble planning a genealogy research strategy? What if you had an automated way to lay out concepts, variables and actions? Mind mapping can help you create an effective research plan as well as help you connect data points once the research is completed.
    Join us for the live webinar Wednesday, November 20, 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.
    Download the syllabus
    In preparation for the webinar, download Thomas' 4 pages of supplemental syllabus materials here. The include:
    • Mind Mapping - A Brief Introduction
    • How Mind Mapping for Genealogy Works
    • A Sample Mind Mapped Genealogy Research Proof
    • Mind Mapping Platforms
    • Best Practices for Mind Mapping
    • Resource List
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    About the presenter
    Tmacentee-100When Thomas MacEntee is not busy writing blog posts, organizing the 2500+ members of GeneaBloggers, teaching online genealogy webinars and more, Thomas MacEntee is busy in his role as “genealogy ninja.” Stealth is not always easy, but Thomas manages to get the inside track on emerging technologies and vendors as they relate to the genealogy industry. After being laid off from a 25-year career in the tech industry in 2008, Thomas has been able to “repurpose” his skill set for the genealogy community and loves to see other genealogists succeed, whether it is with their own research or building their own careers in the field. You can reach Thomas at hidefgen@gmail.com or visit his site at High-Definition Genealogy.
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      Thursday, November 14, 2013

      Free APG November Webinar

      Behind the Camera: Professional Genealogists & TV


      Presenter: D. Joshua Taylor

      Date: Thursday, November 14, 2013

      Webinar Description: When the production company calls, how do we as professionals react? Learn the behind the scenes tips to working with television production companies, including examples of real life situations and the "pros" and "cons" of taking on these important clients. Topics covered will also include setting expectations, reporting, delivery, and ethics.

      D Joshua TaylorAbout the Presenter: D. Joshua Taylor, MA, MLS, is the Data Strategy Manager, United States & Canada, for findmypast.com (owned by DC Thomson Family History) and President of the Federation of Genealogical Societies. An active speaker, author, and researcher, Joshua has been featured on Who Do You Think You Are (NBC and TLC) and is an on-air genealogist for the series Genealogy Roadshow (PBS).



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      This free webinar is sponsored by the Association of Professional Genealogists and is part of the ongoing APG Professional Development webinar series. The live webinar is open to both APG members and non-members. We look forward to having you join us!

      Genealogy Writing Boot Camp - November 23, 2013


      Lisa Alzo and Thomas MacEntee Pool Their Talents In Offering a Unique Online Educational Event

      14 November 2013 – Chicago, IL. Do you want to write your family history in a compelling format to share with family and friends, but having trouble getting started? Perhaps you need inspiration as to format or you just want to build your writing skills. And what’s up with Microsoft Word? Are you frustrated with getting Word to work with you instead of against you? You’ll learn tips, tricks, ideas as well as Word survival skills in the upcoming Genealogy Writing Boot Camp.

      What Is Genealogy Writing Boot Camp?

      Genealogy authors and educators Lisa A. Alzo and Thomas MacEntee team up to offer this unique online educational event on Saturday 23 November 2013. Classes include:
      • Back to Basics: Craft a Compelling Family History Narrative from Start to Finish presented by Lisa A. Alzo, a well-known genealogy educator and author with an M.F.A. in Nonfiction Writing.
      • 10 Secrets You Should Know to Survive Microsoft Word presented by Thomas MacEntee, who taught Microsoft Office classes in the corporate world for over 10 years before bringing his teaching and technical skills to the genealogy industry.
      Hack Genealogy Boot Camp – A Different Kind of Learning Experience

      What will you find at a typical Hack Genealogy Boot Camp event?
      • Live webinars with extended Q&A periods.
      • Lunch period “online chats” where participants can exchange ideas about what they’ve learned.
      • Easy-to-read handouts that are ready for you to use at home.
      • Freebies from presenters including cheat sheets and hand out extras!
      • Access to recordings for up to one (1) year!
      Genealogy Education at a Great Price

      There are many options when it comes to online genealogy and family history education. Free webinars are great, but some can have limitations when it comes to accessing recordings afterwards and require you to purchase a subscription or membership. Paid options exist but their pricing may be out of your reach.

      Hack Genealogy Boot Camp events will always be reasonably priced: from $6.95 for a single webinar up to $29.95 for a full day online event. And there are often early bird coupons and discounts! Offerings are priced to secure the best instructors for the topic and allow them to be fairly compensated and you still get access to great content.

      Get More Information about Hack Genealogy Boot Camp

      The best way to stay in touch is to add the Hack Genealogy Blog to your RSS feed reader or save the link to your favorites. Also sign up for our periodical emails listing upcoming Boot Camp events as well as the latest tech news in the genealogy world! Click here to sign up now and you can unsubscribe at any time!

      Also visit Hack Genealogy at http://www.hackgenealogy.com for more information or email hackgenealogy@gmail.com with your questions.

      About Hack Genealogy

      Hack Genealogy (http://hackgenealogy.com) is a technology resource for the genealogy community with a focus on “repurposing today's technology for tomorrow's genealogy.” Thomas MacEntee is the driving force between Hack Genealogy whose goal is to provide information on emerging technology inside and outside the genealogy industry.

      Follow Hack Genealogy on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/HackGenealogy), Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/hackgenealogy) and at http://hackgenealogy.com.

      About Lisa A. Alzo
      Lisa A. Alzo is a freelance writer, instructor, and lecturer with over 20 years’ experience in the field of genealogy. She earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in Nonfiction Writing from the University of Pittsburgh, and is the author of nine books, including: Finding Your Slovak Ancestors, Writing Your Family History Book, and the award-winning Three Slovak Women. Lisa has written hundreds of articles and her work has appeared in Family Tree Magazine, Family Chronicle, Internet Genealogy, APG Quarterly, among others. An internationally recognized speaker, Lisa blogs as “The Accidental Genealogist” http://www.theaccidentalgenealogist.com. For more information see http://www.lisaalzo.com.

      About Thomas MacEntee

      Thomas MacEntee is a genealogy professional specializing in the use of technology and social media to improve genealogy research and as a way to connect with others in the family history community. When he’s not busy writing blog posts, organizing the 3,000+ members of GeneaBloggers, teaching online genealogy webinars and more, Thomas MacEntee is busy in his role as “genealogy ninja.” Stealth is not easy, but he manages to get the inside track on emerging technologies and vendors as they relate to the genealogy industry. After being laid off from a 25-year career in the tech industry in 2008, Thomas has been able to “repurpose” his skill set for the genealogy community and loves to see other genealogists succeed, whether it is with their own research or building their own careers in the field.

      Wednesday, November 13, 2013

      Researching Your Ohio Ancestors - free webinar now online for limited time by Lisa Alzo and Chris Staats

      If you have ancestors in Ohio, this is one webinar you will not want to miss. The recording of today's webinar by Lisa Alzo and Chris Staats, "Researching Your Ohio Ancestors" is now online to view for free for a limited time. Lisa was great as always, and as newcomer to our webinar series, Chris was phenomenal! A few comments from our viewers:
      • Excellent and singularly impressive. Crisp, meaty, very very useful and helpful -- an excellent presentation, well done by both speakers and well co-ordinated.
      • I have been researching my Ohio ancestors for decades off and on, and was really in a rut as far as places to look to get past roadblocks. Thanks for all the new resources!
      • I've done research in other locations, but am just beginning to focus on Ohio. This is a great Quick Start!
      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 Researching Your Ohio Ancestors is now available to view in our webinar archives for free through November 21, 2013. It is also available to our monthly or annual Webinar Members for the duration of your membership. Visit www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com to watch. The 6 pages of handouts are also available for annual/monthly webinar subscribers.
      Special Discount Coupon
      The special discount coupon of ohio that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything at both www.LegacyFamilyTreeStore.com and www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com through Monday, November 18, 2013.
      Webinar Memberships/Subscriptions
      Webinar Members get:
      • On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 202 hours of genealogy education)
      • On-demand access to the instructor handouts (now 533 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)
      • 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.
      • What's New in Legacy Family Tree 8. January 3.
      • Rest of 2014 schedule coming soon...
      See you online!

      Have a Genealogy Research Problem? Thomas MacEntee Wants to Help!

      Are you willing to have one of your research problems dissected and plotted out in our upcoming Mind Mapping Your Research Plans and Results webinar on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 with Thomas MacEntee?
      Thomas is looking for one lucky person who can share some basic information about a research problem, preferably one using US-based resources. If selected, during the webinar your research problem will be mapped out to show research processes, resources and more.
      If interested, submit your information to Thomas and include the following:
      • A one sentence statement of the problem to be solved; i.e. “Determine the birth parents of Asa Madison.”
      • Include research “leads” as concisely as possible; don’t use “narrative” form – list facts such as “Appears in 1860 Census in Fonda, New York, age 20” or “Worked as saddle maker in Utica, New York in 1875.”
      • Also include any tidbits from family stories such as “Told he married a German woman in Albany,” etc.
      Not only will Thomas attempt to map out the selected research issue, but webinar attendees will be asked to lend their advice and help develop possible research paths and resources. The lucky person will receive a PDF version of the mind map for future use. Here is an example of a mind map that Thomas created.

      Monday, November 11, 2013

      Make a FREE Family History Chart. Free webinar.

      Come join in on some very fun and unique webinars with Heritage Collector. We will show you how to use the different aspects of the software. Our focus during the next three webinars will be the Storybook Module.

      Come learn how to make a Family History Chart! At each of the users group meetings you will have the opportunity to go away with a freebie each week!

      Below is the freebie template that will be given away at the 11/12/13 webinar.


      The class will be held 11/12/13 at 10:00 am to 11:00 am. MST

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      Register for Webinar Wednesday - Researching Your Ohio Ancestors by Chris Staats and Lisa Alzo

      If you have ancestors who lived in or passed through Ohio, you’ll find a wealth of documents waiting for you online, and at archives, libraries, and repositories. In this webinar, presented by Chris Staats and Lisa Alzo, you will discover what records are available, where they are located, and how to utilize them to trace your roots in the Buckeye state.
      Join us for the live webinar Wednesday, November 13, 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 presenters
      Presenter-7125Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A. is a freelance writer, instructor, and internationally recognized lecturer, specializing in Slovak/Eastern European genealogical research, writing your family history, and using the Internet to trace female and immigrant ancestors. She is the author of nine books, including the award-winning Three Slovak Women, and hundreds of magazine articles, and writes the blog "The Accidental Genealogist."
      • Ten Hidden Resources Every Genealogist Should Know
      • Best Internet Resources for East European Genealogy
      • Beyond the Arrival Date: Extracting More from Passenger Lists
      • Researching Your Pennsylvania Ancestors
      • Digital Writing Tools for Genealogists
      • Tracing Immigrant Ancestors
      • Ready, Set, Write! Share Your Family's Story
      Presenter-6030Chris Staats is a Cleveland, Ohio-based professional genealogical researcher, presenter, and writer. He has written articles for Family Tree Magazine, Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly, and other publications. Chris has given presentations covering methodology, resources, technology, and other topics at genealogical societies and libraries across Ohio. He is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, chapter representative for the Great Lakes APG chapter, a Trustee-at-large of the Ohio Genealogical Society, and Seminar Chairperson for the Western Reserve Historical Society’s Genealogical Committee .
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        6. Check your GoToWebinar connection here.
        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!

        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




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          If your society's events would like to be added to the GeneaWebinar's calendar, contact Myrt@DearMYRTLE.com.



          Saturday, November 9, 2013

          Book of Me Hangout - 12th November 2013


          The next Book of Me, Hangout is Scheduled for Tuesday 12th November at 10am London time.

          Please use a time converter to check times in your region (World Time Buddy)

          The Google Event can be found HERE



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          Friday, November 8, 2013

          Using GPS Coordinates to Tag and Record Your Photos - free webinar now online

          The recording of today's webinar by Shuldt, "Using GPS Coordinates to Tag and Record Your Photos with Heritage Collector Software" is now online to view for free for a limited time. Marlo explained how GPS works and then demonstrated how the Legacy add-on software, Heritage Collector Suite, utilizes GPS coordinates to manage your photographs. A few comments from our viewers:
          • Very interesting topic. I wasn't sure it would benefit me to attend, but I changed my mind almost instantly!
          • Wow! some really min-boggling technology. Really a fine presentation. Thanks!
          • Marlo is excellent and very knowledgeable and this presentation was filled with "live" action -- thank you!
          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 42 minute recording of Using GPS Coordinates to Tag and Record Your Photos is now available to view in our webinar archives for free indefinitely. 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 gps that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything at both www.LegacyFamilyTreeStore.com and www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com through Tuesday, November 12, 2013.
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          Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
          • 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.
          • 2014 schedule coming soon...
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