Friday, July 30, 2021

Specialized Lineage Societies - free webinar by Kimberly Ormsby Nagy now online for limited time

 

Specialized Lineage Societies - free webinar by Kimberly Ormsby Nagy now online for limited time

The recording of today's webinar by Kimberly Ormsby Nagy, "Specialized Lineage Societies - more than just DAR, Dames and Mayflower" is now available to view at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com for free for a limited time.

Webinar Description

There are over 200 lineage societies that exist today - more than the commonly known societies. Perhaps you have an ancestor that was accused of witchcraft? A founder of a town? A colonial tradesman? British royalty? There is a society for all of these and many more.

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New "Bonus" Webinar - The Wives of Fishermen: The Lives of 19th Century Women and the Records They Left Behind by Gena Philibert-Ortega

 

ew "Bonus" Webinar - The Wives of Fishermen: The Lives of 19th Century Women and the Records They Left Behind by Gena Philibert-Ortega

On the last Friday of each month, we're pleased to offer Legacy Family Tree Webinar subscribers a new bonus webinar just for them!   This month enjoy "The Wives of Fishermen: The Lives of 19th Century Women and the Records They Left Behind" by Gena Philibert-Ortega. 

The Wives of Fishermen: The Lives of 19th Century Women and the Records They Left Behind

The women of Nantucket are unique. They were “grass widows” who were left to fend for themselves for often years at a time. This situation meant that these women were so much more than “just a housewife.” Using a case study we will take a look at their lives and the records they left behind as well as what 19th century records might record your female ancestor’s life.

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About the Presenter

Gena Philibert-OrtegaGena Philibert-Ortega is an author, researcher, and instructor whose focus is genealogy, social and women's history. She holds a Master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Psychology and Women's Studies) and a Master’s degree in Religion. Her published works include two books, numerous articles published in magazines and online, as well as four editions of the Tracing Your Ancestors series from Morsehead Publishing. She is the editor of the Utah Genealogical Association’s magazine, Crossroads. Her writings can be found on her blogs, Gena’s Genealogy and Food.Family.Ephemera as well as the GenealogyBank and Legacy Webinars blogs. She is a course instructor for The National Institute for Genealogical Studies. She has presented to diverse groups worldwide including the Legacy Family Tree Webinar series. Her current research includes women's repatriation and citizenship in the 20th century, foodways and community in fundraising cookbooks, and women's material culture.

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Monday, July 26, 2021

Register for Webinar Wednesday - Specialized Lineage Societies - more than just DAR, Dames and Mayflower by Kimberly Ormsby Nagy

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There are over 200 lineage societies that exist today - more than the commonly known societies. Perhaps you have an ancestor that was accused of witchcraft? A founder of a town? A colonial tradesman? British royalty? There is a society for all of these and many more.
 
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KimberlyNagy-144x144Dr. Nagy is a retired trauma surgeon with a lifelong passion for genealogy. She is nationally known for her work with lineage societies, and has served on national boards of several. She has 40 years of experience preparing lineage society applications, and has first hand knowledge of what is necessary to have an application approved. She has extensive lecturing experience, first as a medical educator, now as a genealogical lecturer.

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Friday, July 23, 2021

New TechZone Video - 1 Step to Faster Internet at Home by Geoff Rasmussen

 

New TechZone Video - 1 Step to Faster Internet at Home by Geoff Rasmussen

Every Friday we're pleased to offer Legacy Family Tree Webinar subscribers a new short ten minute or less TechZone video just for them! This Friday enjoy "1 Step to Faster Internet at Home" by Geoff Rasmussen.

1 Step to Faster Internet at Home

If your internet speeds fluctuate throughout your home. Like in the office next to the modem it's screaming fast, but head down to the basement or upstairs to the kid's bedroom and it crawls, then you need a wifi extender like Google Wifi.

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About the Presenter

Geoff RasmussenGeoffrey D. Rasmussen is the father of four budding genealogists. He graduated with a degree in Genealogy and Family History from Brigham Young University and has served as director and vice-president of the Utah Genealogical Association. He is the founder and host of the Legacy Family Tree webinar series and develops the Legacy Family Tree genealogy software. Geoff enjoys playing the piano, organ, cello, basketball and bowling. His favorite places are cemeteries, the ocean, and hanging out with other genealogists. He met and proposed to his wife in a Family History Center. He is the author of Kindred Voices: Listening for our Ancestors, and the popular books Legacy Family Tree, Unlocked! and Digital Imaging Essentials.

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

That Scoundrel George - free webinar by Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL now online for limited time

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The recording of today's webinar by Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL, "That Scoundrel George" is now available to view at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com for free for a limited time.

Webinar Description

Tracking a rascally ancestor through the records can be great fun - and a great challenge. When every record he ever left appears to be a lie, where is the truth to be found?

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Register for Webinar Wednesday: That Scoundrel George by Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL

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Tracking a rascally ancestor through the records can be great fun - and a great challenge. When every record he ever left appears to be a lie, where is the truth to be found?
 
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JudyRussell-144x144A genealogist with a law degree, Judy G. Russell is a lecturer, educator and writer who enjoys helping others understand a wide variety of genealogical issues, including the interplay between genealogy and the law. She has a bachelor's degree in political science and journalism from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. and a law degree from Rutgers School of Law-Newark, and holds Certified Genealogist and Certified Genealogical Lecturer credentials from the Board for Certification of Genealogists where she serves as a member of the Board of Trustees. She has worked as a newspaper reporter, trade association writer, legal investigator, defense attorney, federal prosecutor, law editor and, until her retirement, was an adjunct member of the faculty at Rutgers Law School. Judy is a Colorado native with roots deep in the American south on her mother's side and entirely in Germany on her father's side. Visit her website at www.legalgenealogist.com.

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

The Time of Cholera: A Case Study about Historical Context - free webinar by Alison Hare, CG now online for limited time

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The recording of today's BCG webinar by Alison Hare, CG, "The Time of Cholera: A Case Study about Historical Context" is now available to view at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com/BCG for free for a limited time.

Webinar Description

London’s cholera epidemic of 1854 is best known as the story of Dr. John Snow, the Broad Street water pump and a map. But who were the people who died? This session describes the discoveries made when a genealogist whose ancestor died in the epidemic set out to identify the forgotten victims.

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Monday, July 19, 2021

Register for Tuesday's BCG webinar - The Time of Cholera: A Case Study about Historical Context by Alison Hare, CG

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London’s cholera epidemic of 1854 is best known as the story of Dr. John Snow, the Broad Street water pump and a map. But who were the people who died? This session describes the discoveries made when a genealogist whose ancestor died in the epidemic set out to identify the forgotten victims.
 
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AlisonHare-144x144Alison Hare of Ottawa, Ontario, has spent 30 years researching her ancestry in Canada, England, Ireland, Scotland and the United States. She is a former trustee of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, a recipient of the board’s Donn Devine award for exemplary service, and has held BCG’s Certified Genealogist credential since 1999. She has presented her always well-received cholera lecture in Ottawa and Toronto and at several National Genealogical Society conferences in the U.S.

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Friday, July 16, 2021

Using Irish newspapers and other printed material - free webinar by Natalie Bodle now online for limited time

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The recording of today's webinar by Natalie Bodle, "Using Irish newspapers and other printed material" is now available to view at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com for free for a limited time.

Webinar Description

Newspapers are a great source of information about our ancestors, but how do we know what Irish newspapers are available and how can we access them? This webinar will include finding aids for newspapers to track down our Irish ancestors including the major repositories where they may be found. We'll also cover a range of printed journals, gazetteers and street directories where you may find your Irish ancestors recorded.

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New TechZone Video - Should I worry if I don't see my surname listed in my DNA matches? by Diahan Southard

 

New TechZone Video - Should I worry if I don't see my surname listed in my DNA matches? by Diahan Southard

Every Friday we're pleased to offer Legacy Family Tree Webinar subscribers a new short ten minute or less TechZone video just for them! This Friday enjoy "Should I worry if I don't see my surname listed in my DNA matches?" by Diahan Southard.

Should I worry if I don't see my surname listed in my DNA matches?

If you've taken a Y-DNA test you'll be looking closely at the surnames in your DNA match list. What if the surname matches don't match your own surname? Diahan Southard explains why that happens and suggests three steps you should take.

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About the Presenter

Diahan SouthardDiahan Southard is a leading voice for consumer DNA testing from her position as Founder of Your DNA Guide. Diahan teaches internationally, consults with leading testing companies and forensics experts. Southard's company, Your DNA Guide (YourDNAGuide.com), deploys a team of scientists who provide one-on-one genetic genealogy education and research services. She recently published Your DNA Guide-the Book, that takes you on a step-by-step journey with your DNA in order to find answers to your genealogy questions. You will walk away from an interaction wither her enlightened and motivated as she has a passion for genetic genealogy, a genuine love for people, and a gift for making the technical understandable.

See all the webinars and videos by Diahan Southard in the Legacy library.
 
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Thursday, July 15, 2021

Jewish Resources on the Genealogy Giants - free webinar by Ellen Kowitt and Sunny Morton now online for limited time

 

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The recording of today's webinar by Ellen Kowitt and Sunny Morton, "Jewish Resources on the Genealogy Giants" is now available to view at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com for free for a limited time.

Webinar Description

Learn about Jewish record collections across Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, Findmypast and MyHeritage--and JewishGen! This comparative analysis tells you not only what records are where, but recommends best versions of similar record collections and additional tools on each site that are especially relevant to researching Jewish ancestors. Sunny Morton, expert on the "giant" genealogy websites, teams up with Ellen Kowitt, Jewish records expert, to bring two knowledgeable voices to this important topic.

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If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour and 21 minute recording of "Jewish Resources on the Genealogy Giants" is now available to view in our webinar library for free. If you have a webinar membership, it is available anytime.

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Webinar Members get:

  • On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 1,545 classes of genealogy education)
  • On-demand access to the instructor handouts (now 5,893 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
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  • Use of the playlist, resume watching, and jump-to features

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  • Annual membership: $49.95/year

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Register for Friday's webinar: Using Irish newspapers and other printed material by Natalie Bodle

 Register-canada

Newspapers are a great source of information about our ancestors, but how do we know what Irish newspapers are available and how can we access them? This webinar will include finding aids for newspapers to track down our Irish ancestors including the major repositories where they may be found. We'll also cover a range of printed journals, gazetteers and street directories where you may find your Irish ancestors recorded.
 
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About the presenter

NatalieBodle-144x144Natalie is a full-time professional genealogist, educator and tour guide and am a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG). A native of County Antrim, her company Roots Revealed is based in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. She has a Post Graduate Certificate in Genealogical Studies from the University of Strathclyde having built upon many years of Irish family history research experience. She undertakes Irish ancestry research throughout Ireland, specialising in Northern Ireland and Ulster. Her clients include individuals from the Irish diaspora as well as locals, small businesses, community organisations and large corporate organisations with a wide spectrum of ancestral, family history and historical research projects undertaken for them. Natalie is also a qualified tour guide who provides walking tours, historical tours and specialises in bespoke ancestral heritage tours that enable clients to walk in the footsteps of their ancestors, moving off the beaten track and having a unique experience during their visit. www.rootsrevealed.co.uk

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Monday, July 12, 2021

Register for Webinar Wednesday: Comparing Jewish Resources on the Giant Genealogy Websites by Ellen Kowitt and Sunny Morton

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Learn about Jewish record collections across Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, Findmypast and MyHeritage--and JewishGen! This comparative analysis tells you not only what records are where, but recommends best versions of similar record collections and additional tools on each site that are especially relevant to researching Jewish ancestors. Sunny Morton, expert on the "giant" genealogy websites, teams up with Ellen Kowitt, Jewish records expert, to bring two knowledgeable voices to this important topic.
 
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EllenKowitt-144x144Ellen Kowitt is National Vice Chair of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) Jewish Task Force and member of the Lineage Committee Specialty Research Team. She serves as Director of JewishGen's US Research Division, is a former Director-at-Large of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies, and is currently participating in ProGen Cohort #46.

SunnyMorton-144x144Sunny Morton is a popular lecturer for the global genealogy community. She's a Contributing Editor at Family Tree Magazine and the author of hundreds of articles and blog posts, as well as the brand new book How to Find Your Family History in U.S. Church Records, co-authored with Harold Henderson; Story of My Life: A Workbook for Preserving Your Legacy, and the quick reference guide, "Genealogy Giants: Comparing the 4 Major Websites," She is an official FamilySearch blogger and past Contributing Editor at Lisa Louise Cooke's Genealogy Gems Podcast.

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Sunday, July 11, 2021

British Military Research Virtual Institute

 


British Military Research

 Virtual Institute

Presented by Paul Nixon

November 23 & 24, 2021

 This 2 day virtual institute is being presented by British Army expert Paul Nixon. Paul is a very thorough researcher and knowledgeable presenter. He is very detailed and very engaging. 

Paul Nixon is a British military historian and author; the proud great-great-grandson of a Crimean War colour-sergeant, and the grateful grandson of a First World War veteran. Paul has a forensic knowledge of British Army regimental numbers and is the driving force behind the British Army Ancestors website at https://www.britisharmyancestors.co.uk/

This event will look at service between 1760 and 1945, with the main focus on the British Army between 1870 and 1945. 

Day 1 will begin with an overview of the topics to be covered and what survives online and offline. Two sessions will be dedicated to service at sea and service in the air, before we move on to the British Army.

Day 2 will focus entirely on service in the British Army: how the army evolved, how it was organized, how we can be smart in using surviving source material to inform us about soldiers’ services.

Case studies will be referenced throughout the two-day event.

Day 1

  • Overview – British military research – what survives and where to find it
  • Where to start
  • Where to look online and offline
  • What has been published
  • What is still to come
  • My ancestor served on the water
  • Service with the Royal Navy and the Royal Marines
  • Interpretation of service records
  • Further sources of information
  • My ancestor served in the air
  • Service with the Royal Flying Corps, Royal Naval Air Service and Royal Air Force
  • Interpretation of service records
  • Further sources of information
  • My ancestor served on the land
  • Service with the British Army; terms of service
  • Interpretation of service records
  • Further sources of information
  • Focus on muster rolls and pay lists

Day 2

  • The organisation of the regular British Army 1760-1945
  • The British Army to 1870
  • The Cardwell Reforms and the Localization Scheme
  • The British Army 1870-1881
  • The Childers Reforms and the British Army 1881-1920
  • The British Army 1920-1945
  • The component parts of the British Army
  • Regulars
  • The Militia, Special Reserve & Extra Reserve
  • The Volunteers and Terriers
  • Piecing together the jigsaw
  • Key documents
  • Using regimental and army numbers to aid research
  • Working out where soldiers served
  • The essential British Army reference library
  • Queen’s and King’s regulations
  • Chronicles, journals and war diaries
  • Annuals and year books
  • Autobiography and biography
  • Summary of the last two days, and close.
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Registration for this Virtual Institute is now open! To register: 

https://www.isbgfh.com/Military-Research-Virtual-Institute/

 All presentations are being given live, but will be recorded. The recordings will be available to registrants for 30 days following the live event.