Saturday, August 27, 2016

Genealogy hangouts, webinars and online meetings 28 Aug - 3 Sep 2016

Thanks to the centralized calendar at GeneaWebinars.com, genealogists interested in learning more about our craft may register for these online classes and seminars coming up this week. Be sure to verify the time in your neck of the woods. If you need a time zone converter see: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html

This centralized calendar provides information about how to attend genealogy-related online meetings, classes, hangouts, seminars and webinars, where there is a visual slide share and/or website or software demo for attendees to view.

Hosts may use a variety of platforms including Adobe Connect, AnyMeeting, Captera, Google Hangouts on Air, GoToMeeting, GoToWebinar, Live Meeting, Skype, Second Life, Web-Ex, and Wiggio, to name a few.

There are currently over 40 hosts with posting access to this calendar and blog, and over 200 hours of scheduled instruction for genealogists wishing to hone their research skills during the coming year. 


If your society would like to add virtual meeting announcements to this calendar, contact Myrt@DearMYRTLE.com with your society's Gmail account.

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Friday, August 26, 2016

Finding French Ancestors - free webinar by Luana Darby now online for limited time

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The recording of today's webinar, "Finding French Ancestors" by Brian Donovan is now available to view for a limited time for free at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com. 
Webinar Description
From Alsace-Lorraine to Paris and Huguenots to nobility, discover key resources for French research and techniques to meet challenges on both sides of the ocean.
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 31 minute recording of "Finding French Ancestors" is now available to view in our webinar library for free for a limited time. Or watch it at your convenience with an annual or monthly webinar membership.
479French Genealogy Research - 3.95
We start with a couple of interesting facts: 8.3 million Americans (3% of the total population) claimed French ancestry in the 2000 U.S. census, and 2.4 million Americans (0.9% of the population) claimed French-Canadian ancestry. Thus, with over 10 million Americans of French origin, this research guide was almost inevitable, and in trueGenealogy at a Glance fashion, it lays out the basic elements of French research in just four pages, boiling the subject down to its essence and allowing you to grasp the fundamentals of French genealogical research at a glance.
 
Consisting of Huguenots, Acadian refugees, and political exiles, the French contingent in America has always been viewed as a distinct element in the population, concentrated for the most part in Louisiana, New England, and the Midwest. Connecting these individuals to France and tracing them back through the earliest records, is the particular challenge of this research guide.
 
French research, we learn, starts with the vital records of birth, marriage, and death. These records fall into two categories: parish registers before 1792 and civil registrations after 1792. Because most records used initially in French research were created at the town level, identifying an ancestor’s town of origin is critical. Once determined (with tips given here to make it easier), research is generally conducted in the rich collections of departmental archives, including notarial records and censuses that are gradually being digitized and placed online. Municipal archives and libraries are rapidly digitizing their records as well, and the final section of this paper concludes with a list of helpful websites. The four specially laminated pages of this work are designed to provide as much useful information in the space allotted as you’ll ever need. No research tool in French genealogy is as effortless and as convenient.

4 pages | Published 2012 | PDF Edition
 
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Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
  • The Treasure Trove in Legislative Petitions by Judy Russell. September 14.
  • Clooz - A Document-Based Software Companion by Richard Thomas. September 16.
  • Finding Evidence of Kinship in Military Records by Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA. September 20. Hosted by the Board for Certification of Genealogists.
  • How to Use FamilySearch.org for Beginners by Devin Ashby. September 21.
  • Beginning Polish Genealogy by Lisa Alzo and Jonathan Shea. September 28.
  • AHA! Analysis of Handwriting for Genealogical Research by Ron Arons. October 5.
  • Time and Place - Using Genealogy's Cross-Hairs by Jim Beidler. October 12.
  • Finding Your Ancestors' German Hometown by Ursula Krause. October 14.
  • Educational Preparation for Certification: Many Paths to the Same Goal by Angela Packer McGhie, CG. October 18. Hosted by the Board for Certification of Genealogists.
  • Social History Websites That Bring Your Ancestor's Story to Life by Gena Philibert-Ortega. October 19.
  • Flip for Flickr - Share, Store and Save Your Family Photos by Maureen Taylor. October 26.
  • Analysis and Correlation - Two Keys to Sound Conclusions by Chris Staats. November 2.
  • Publishing a Genealogy E-Book by Thomas MacEntee. November 9.
  • Dating Family Photographs by Jane Neff Rollins. November 16.
  • Nature & Nurture - Family History for Adoptees by Janet Hovorka and Amy Slade. November 18.
  • Multi-Media Story Telling by Devin Ashby. November 30.
  • Becoming a Genealogy Detective by Sharon Atkins. December 7.
  • From the Heartland - Utilizing Online Resources in Midwest Research by Luana Darby. December 14.
  • Tracing Your European Ancestors by Julie Goucher. December 16.
  • An Introduction to BillionGraves by Garth Fitzner. December 21.
See you online!

Thursday, August 25, 2016

Register for Webinar Friday - Finding French Ancestors by Luana Darby

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From Alsace-Lorraine to Paris and Huguenots to nobility, discover key resources for French research and techniques to meet challenges on both sides of the ocean.
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Join us and Luana Darby for the live webinar Friday, August 26, 2016 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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LuanaDarby-144x144About the presenter
Luana Darby, MLIS, is a Salt Lake City based genealogist who specializes in the U.S. Midwest, Palatine German, LDS, and American patriot research. Her love for genealogy came from listening to stories at her grandmother's knee while a young girl. She has been working with clients for over 20 years and is a frequent speaker at conferences, workshops, and institutes. She is past president of the Utah Genealogical Association.
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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!

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Using Findmypast to Unlock Your Irish Ancestry - free webinar by Findmypast's Brian Donovan now online

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The recording of today's webinar, "Using Findmypast to Unlock Your Irish Ancestry" by Brian Donovan is now available to view for free at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com. 
Webinar Description
There are over 100 million unique Irish genealogical records at findmypast.com, by far the largest collection anywhere online. But using them well is the subject of this talk. Brian will talk through the many collections available online, focusing on those records which are most valuable for Irish research.
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 51 minute recording of "Using Findmypast to Unlock Your Irish Ancestry" (includes the after-webinar party) is now available to view in our webinar library for free. Or watch it at your convenience with an annual or monthly webinar membership.
Pocket Guide to Irish Genealogy Third Edition by Brian Mitchell - 9.95
The Third Edition of Brian Mitchell's Pocket Guide to Irish Genealogy is, page for page, perhaps the best book on genealogical research in Ireland ever written.
 
By skillfully blending case studies, maps, charts, and his own mastery of the subject, Mitchell has managed to convey the basics of Irish genealogical research in scarcely eighty pages. Following introductory chapters on the background of research on the American side, the author describes the nature and uses of all significant record sources in Ireland, including but not limited to civil and parish registers, gravestone inscriptions, wills, the Griffith's Valuation, tithe books, the 1901 and 1911 censuses, newspapers, hearth money rolls, the registry of deeds, estate records, and ordnance survey memoirs. Another important chapter explains the differences between the various administrative divisions of Ireland, knowledge of which is critical in tracking down all available records on Irish ancestors. The Third Edition includes a new chapter on "Irish Genealogy and the Internet," which discusses all the principal web sites for conducting Irish research online. Mitchell has also totally overhauled and updated the book's two concluding chapters, which cover Ireland's major genealogical record offices and heritage centers. The critical chapters furnish the addresses and phone numbers, hours of operation, contact persons, and major record holdings and databases of the organizations that are central to Irish family history. Enriched by the author's experience as a professional geographer, genealogical researcher, and director of an Irish heritage center, the Pocket Guide to Irish Genealogy is an outstanding value!

83 pages | Published 2008, reprinted 2009 | PDF Edition
 
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Webinar Members get:
  • On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 404 classes, 569 hours of genealogy education)
  • On-demand access to the instructor handouts (now 1,763 pages)
  • On-demand access to the live webinars' chat logs
  • 5% off all products at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com (must be logged in at checkout)
  • Access to all future recordings for the duration of their membership
  • Chance for a members-only door prize during each live webinar
  • Access to register for bonus members-only webinars
  • Ability to view which webinars you are registered for
  • Use of the playlist, resume watching, and jump-to features
Introductory pricing:
  • Annual membership: $49.95/year
  • Monthly membership: $9.95/month
Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
  • Finding French Ancestors by Luana Darby. August 26.
  • The Treasure Trove in Legislative Petitions by Judy Russell. September 14.
  • Clooz - A Document-Based Software Companion by Richard Thomas. September 16.
  • Finding Evidence of Kinship in Military Records by Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA. September 20. Hosted by the Board for Certification of Genealogists.
  • How to Use FamilySearch.org for Beginners by Devin Ashby. September 21.
  • Beginning Polish Genealogy by Lisa Alzo and Jonathan Shea. September 28.
  • AHA! Analysis of Handwriting for Genealogical Research by Ron Arons. October 5.
  • Time and Place - Using Genealogy's Cross-Hairs by Jim Beidler. October 12.
  • Finding Your Ancestors' German Hometown by Ursula Krause. October 14.
  • Educational Preparation for Certification: Many Paths to the Same Goal by Angela Packer McGhie, CG. October 18. Hosted by the Board for Certification of Genealogists.
  • Social History Websites That Bring Your Ancestor's Story to Life by Gena Philibert-Ortega. October 19.
  • Flip for Flickr - Share, Store and Save Your Family Photos by Maureen Taylor. October 26.
  • Analysis and Correlation - Two Keys to Sound Conclusions by Chris Staats. November 2.
  • Publishing a Genealogy E-Book by Thomas MacEntee. November 9.
  • Dating Family Photographs by Jane Neff Rollins. November 16.
  • Nature & Nurture - Family History for Adoptees by Janet Hovorka and Amy Slade. November 18.
  • Multi-Media Story Telling by Devin Ashby. November 30.
  • Becoming a Genealogy Detective by Sharon Atkins. December 7.
  • From the Heartland - Utilizing Online Resources in Midwest Research by Luana Darby. December 14.
  • Tracing Your European Ancestors by Julie Goucher. December 16.
  • An Introduction to BillionGraves by Garth Fitzner. December 21.
See you online!

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Wisconsin State Genealogical Society December Webinar

Join us on Tuesday December 20th at 7:00 p.m. CST for:


December 2016
Eight Common Mistakes That Genealogists Make and How to Avoid Them
  • Presenter: Donald Schnitzler
  • Date:  Tuesday, December 20, 2016
  • Time: 7:00 PM CST
  • Webinar Description: This program highlights some of the common mistakes made by genealogists researching their family history as well as strategies that help overcome them.  Discussion topics include basic research methodologies (alternate records selection tables), documenting and citing sources, use of research logs, and planning for the future.
    Objectives:
    At the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to:
    • Recognize and Avoid common mistakes made in genealogical research
    • Strategize for the best approach to finding the missing pieces of genealogical information
    • Discuss and Apply elements of the Genealogical Proof Standard
    • Acknowledge and Analyze inevitable contradictions in and between family records
    • Consider possible approaches to “passing on” genealogical work
  • Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3558432315931053058
After registering, you will receive an email with information and a link to join us the night of the webinar and handout information.  Please remember that this is a first come first served webinar.  Registering does not hold a spot for you.  Those that log in first will be admitted to the webinar.

Live webinars are free. Webinars are recorded and available in the members-only section of our website at: http://wsgs.org/cpage.php?pt=125

Wisconsin State Genealogical Society November Webinar

Join us on Tuesday November 15th at 7 p.m. CST for the following webinar:


November 2016
Passenger List Research:  Castle Garden, Ellis Island and other Ports of Entry
  • Presenter: Bob Heck
  • Date:  Tuesday, November 15, 2016
  • Time: 7:00 PM CST
  • Webinar Description: During this presentation we will learn about the history of passenger lists, where to find them and what information may be available in the records. Using real life examples we will discuss search techniques that can help you find those hidden ancestors. We will also learn about the "To America" series, which can be a great help in finding your immigrant ancestors. We will learn what those cryptic numbers mean on a passenger list and how they can lead you to naturalization documents of your ancestors.
  • Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/161668163288972546
After registering, you will receive an email with information and a link to join us the night of the webinar and handout information.  Please remember that this is a first come first served webinar.  Registering does not hold a spot for you.  Those that log in first will be admitted to the webinar. 

Live webinars are free. Webinars are recorded and available in the members-only section of our website at http://wsgs.org/cpage.php?pt=125

WSGS October webinar

Join us on Tuesday October 18th at 7:00 p.m. CDT for the following: 

October 2016
Roosevelt's Tree Army: Genealogy Resources in the Civilian Conservation Corps  
  • Presenter: Michael Strauss, AG
  • Date:  Tuesday, October 18, 2016
  • Time: 7:00 PM CST
  • Webinar Description: Tens of thousands of young men came together to serve in the vanguard of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal program. Discover some of your ancestors who may have worked and served with the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1933 to 1942. The New Deal era in American History has many great resources that have been untapped for years, and seldom used by genealogists and family historians.
  • Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3247476133944486914
 
After registering, you will receive an email with information and a link to join us the night of the webinar and handout information.  Please remember that this is a first come first served webinar.  Registering does not hold a spot for you.  Those that log in first will be admitted to the webinar. 

Live webinars are free. Webinars are recorded and available in the members-only section of our website at http://wsgs.org/cpage.php?pt=125
 

WSGS September Webinar

Join us on Tuesday September 20th at 7 p.m. CDT for:

September 2016
The ABC's and 123's of Researching Your Ancestor's School Records
  • Presenter: Melissa Barker
  • Date:  Tuesday, September 20, 2016
  • Time: 7:00 PM CST
  • Webinar Description: School records should be an important part of any genealogists research.  This presentation will help you to know what school records could be available and where you can find them.  Even if your ancestor didn’t go to school, this presentation will reveal school records where your ancestor just might be mentioned.
  • Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/768860265584457217
After registering, you will receive an email with information and a link to join us the night of the webinar and handout information.  Please remember that this is a first come first served webinar.  Registering does not hold a spot for you.  Those that log in first will be admitted to the webinar. 

Live webinars are free.  Webinars are recorded and available in the members only-section of the WSGS website at: http://wsgs.org/cpage.php?pt=125

Monday, August 22, 2016

Register for Webinar Wednesday - Using Findmypast to Unlock Your Irish Ancestry by Brian Donovan

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There are over 100 million unique Irish genealogical records at findmypast.com, by far the largest collection anywhere online. But using them well is the subject of this talk. Brian will talk through the many collections available online, focusing on those records which are most valuable for Irish research.
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Join us and FindMyPast's Brian Donovan for the live webinar Wednesday, August 24, 2016 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 the supplemental syllabus materials here. The syllabus is available for annual or monthly webinar subscribers. Log in here or subscribe here.
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Or register for multiple webinars at once by clicking here.
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About the presenter
BrianDonovan-144x144Brian Donovan is the Global Head of Irish Collections atfindmypast.com. He previously lectured in history at Trinity College Dublin in the 1990s and since then has lectured throughout Ireland and the US on history, genealogy and digitisation. Brian’s experience in digital technology, as well as his background in history, helped motivate the founding of the well-known Irish genealogy company Eneclann in 1998. He played a key role in establishing the Irish collection at www.findmypast.com. Brian oversees all aspects of the development of the Irish record collection at findmypast.com.
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The webinar will be live on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at:
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  • 1pm Central
  • 12pm Mountain
  • 11am Pacific
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Here's how to attend:
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  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.
  5. Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed on your computer. Check at www.java.com.
  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!

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Genealogy hangouts, webinars and online meetings 21-27 Aug 2016

Thanks to the centralized calendar at GeneaWebinars.com, genealogists interested in learning more about our craft may register for these online classes and seminars coming up this week. Be sure to verify the time in your neck of the woods. If you need a time zone converter see: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html

This centralized calendar provides information about how to attend genealogy-related online meetings, classes, hangouts, seminars and webinars, where there is a visual slide share and/or website or software demo for attendees to view.

Hosts may use a variety of platforms including Adobe Connect, AnyMeeting, Captera, Google Hangouts on Air, GoToMeeting, GoToWebinar, Live Meeting, Skype, Second Life, Web-Ex, and Wiggio, to name a few.

There are currently over 40 hosts with posting access to this calendar and blog, and over 200 hours of scheduled instruction for genealogists wishing to hone their research skills during the coming year. 


If your society would like to add virtual meeting announcements to this calendar, contact Myrt@DearMYRTLE.com with your society's Gmail account.

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Thursday, August 18, 2016

PRIOR BCG Webinars Now Available at Legacy Family Tree Webinars

The Board for Certification of Genealogists and Legacy Family Tree Webinars entered into a new partnership. Legacy, host of the webinar series at FamilyTreeWebinars.com, is now serving as host, producer, and publisher for future BCG webinars. Prior BCG webinars are being posted on the BCG page at Family Tree Webinars as well.
The first webinar to be hosted by Legacy was “Another Kind of Navigation: GPS for Genealogy” by Shellee Morehead, PhD, CG, and is now available to view as a replay for free for a limited time. Previously held webinars that are now available on Legacy include:
  • “Finding Your Early 1800s US Ancestor Online” by James M. Baker, PhD, CG
  • “The Family Tapestry: Integrating Proof Arguments into the Genealogical Narrative” by Jeanne Bloom, CG
  • “Elementary My Dear Watson! Solving Your Genealogy Puzzles with Clues” by James M. Baker, PhD, CG
  • “Thinking About Becoming a Board-Certified Genealogist?” by Elissa Scalise Powell, CG, CGL
Access to these classes is available at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com/bcg.

Held on the third Tuesday of the month at 8 pm Eastern when scheduled, BCG webinars are presented to educate and raise awareness of genealogy standards. Registration for live webinars will be available at http://bcgcertification.org/blog/bcg-webinars and is currently open at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com/bcg. Registration is free and is open to the public. Upcoming webinars include:
  • 20 September 2016 – “Finding Evidence of Kinship in Military Records” by Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
  • 18 October 2016 – “Educational Preparation for Certification: May Paths to the Same Goal” by Angela Packer McGhie, CG
Recordings of BCG’s live webinars are available at both http://bcgcertification.org/blog/bcg-webinars and at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com/bcg. Live webinars and their recordings are free for a limited time after the live event. Previous recordings are available with an annual or monthly membership to Legacy Family Tree Webinars.
Legacy Family Tree Webinars is a leader in the field of webinar production and management. BCG is excited to bring this level of technical quality and experience to its webinar series, which offers educational opportunities on topics of certification, genealogy standards, and methodologies.

For questions or more information contact office@BCGcertification.org.

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Successfully Applying to a Lineage Society - free webinar by Amy Johnson Crow now online for limited time

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The recording of today's webinar, "Successfully Applying to a Lineage Society" by Amy Johnson Crow, CG is now available to view for free for a limited time at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com. 
Webinar Description
Applying to a lineage society is a way to honor your ancestor as well as improve your research and citation skills. Learn how to find a society, compile the documentation, and keep your sanity in the process.
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 40 minute recording of "Successfully Applying to a Lineage Society" PLUS the after-webinar party is now available to view in our webinar library for free for a limited time. Or watch it at your convenience with an annual or monthly webinar membership.
QDLINEAGELegacy QuickGuide: Lineage Societies and Genealogy by Julie Tarr - 2.95
Sometimes the decision to join a lineage society is easy because you have already done your research and know you have an ancestor by which you would qualify for membership—and you can prove that lineal relationship. Perhaps you are stalling because you do not know where to start or may find yourself intimidated by the process. Other times, you may not be aware that you have an ancestor lurking in your tree that could qualify you for membership in a society. Or perhaps you are missing proof for a link or two in your lineage.
 
The Lineage Societies and Genealogy Legacy QuickGuide contains useful information to provide you with an introduction to lineage societies and some tools and tips to help you with your research and the application process. With a little know-how and encouragement, you will be well on your way to exploring the many lineage societies out there and furthering the research of your ancestors. This handy 4-page PDF guide can be used on your computer or mobile device for anytime access.
 
Webinar Memberships/Subscriptions
Webinar Members get:
  • On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 400 classes, 564 hours of genealogy education)
  • On-demand access to the instructor handouts (now 1,742 pages)
  • On-demand access to the live webinars' chat logs
  • 5% off all products at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com (must be logged in at checkout)
  • Access to all future recordings for the duration of their membership
  • Chance for a members-only door prize during each live webinar
  • Access to register for bonus members-only webinars
  • Ability to view which webinars you are registered for
  • Use of the playlist, resume watching, and jump-to features
Introductory pricing:
  • Annual membership: $49.95/year
  • Monthly membership: $9.95/month
Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
  • Using Findmypast to Unlock Your Irish Ancestry by Brian Donovan. August 24.
  • Finding French Ancestors by Luana Darby. August 26.
  • The Treasure Trove in Legislative Petitions by Judy Russell. September 14.
  • Clooz - A Document-Based Software Companion by Richard Thomas. September 16.
  • Finding Evidence of Kinship in Military Records by Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA. September 20. Hosted by the Board for Certification of Genealogists.
  • How to Use FamilySearch.org for Beginners by Devin Ashby. September 21.
  • Beginning Polish Genealogy by Lisa Alzo and Jonathan Shea. September 28.
  • AHA! Analysis of Handwriting for Genealogical Research by Ron Arons. October 5.
  • Time and Place - Using Genealogy's Cross-Hairs by Jim Beidler. October 12.
  • Finding Your Ancestors' German Hometown by Ursula Krause. October 14.
  • Educational Preparation for Certification: Many Paths to the Same Goal by Angela Packer McGhie, CG. October 18. Hosted by the Board for Certification of Genealogists.
  • Social History Websites That Bring Your Ancestor's Story to Life by Gena Philibert-Ortega. October 19.
  • Flip for Flickr - Share, Store and Save Your Family Photos by Maureen Taylor. October 26.
  • Analysis and Correlation - Two Keys to Sound Conclusions by Chris Staats. November 2.
  • Publishing a Genealogy E-Book by Thomas MacEntee. November 9.
  • Dating Family Photographs by Jane Neff Rollins. November 16.
  • Nature & Nurture - Family History for Adoptees by Janet Hovorka and Amy Slade. November 18.
  • Multi-Media Story Telling by Devin Ashby. November 30.
  • Becoming a Genealogy Detective by Sharon Atkins. December 7.
  • From the Heartland - Utilizing Online Resources in Midwest Research by Luana Darby. December 14.
  • Tracing Your European Ancestors by Julie Goucher. December 16.
  • An Introduction to BillionGraves by Garth Fitzner. December 21.
See you online!

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Upcoming ISGS Webinars – September 2016

Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker: Using Occupational Records

Join us on Tuesday, September 13, at 8:00 PM Central, when Amy Johnson Crow, CG will present Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker: Using Occupational Records. To attend this webinar, register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5222129746649412097

Last week's webinar, Misbegotten Children; Tracing the Family Lines of the Illegitimate, presented by Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, AG, is now available to ISGS members in the Members Section of the ISGS website (http://ilgensoc.org/members.php).

Upcoming Webinars

September 13 - Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker: Using Occupational Records
Presenter: Amy Johnson Crow, CG
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5222129746649412097

October 11 - Midwestern Gems: Back Issues of Genealogical, Historical and Sociological Journals
Presenter: Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGS
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4021548811025038081

November 8 - Principles of Effective Evidence Analysis
Presenter: George G. Morgan
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5160689038658812674

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

Registration Procedure: There are only 500 available "seats" for each webinar and we have limited the number of registrations for each webinar to 650. Past experience has shown that approximately 30% of those who register don't attend a webinar. Recommendation: login to the webinar EARLY - access begins at 7:30 pm Central. Once the "room" fills up with 500 attendees, others attempting to join will receive a "room full" message.

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/isgs2016webinarbrochure.

Make a Contribution: 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 2016  ISGS Webinar Series is Sponsored by FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org).

Monday, August 15, 2016

Register for Webinar Wednesday - Successfully Applying to a Lineage Society by Amy Johnson Crow

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Applying to a lineage society is a way to honor your ancestor as well as improve your research and citation skills. Learn how to find a society, compile the documentation, and keep your sanity in the process.
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Join us and Amy Johnson Crow for the live webinar Wednesday, August 17, 2016 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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AmyJohnsonCrow-144x144Amy Johnson Crow is a Certified Genealogist, author, editor, and lecturer. She is a regular presenter at national and state genealogy conferences. Amy was the series editor for the National Genealogical Society Guides, published by Rutledge Hill Press, and was the co-author of Online Roots. Amy was the founding editor of the Ohio Civil War Genealogy Journal, published by the Ohio Genealogical Society. She has served on several national and state boards. Amy holds a Masters of Library and Information Science degree from Kent State University, with a concentration in digital libraries. Her roots run deep in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic and she has a special interest in military research.
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