Sources for Landed and Titled People - Paul Milner
Learn what original, published and internet sources are available for tracing your “upper crust” ancestors, those who are titled and/or owned land. Prove those connections to Royalty.
"What Are the Odds?" An online tool that can help solve DNA puzzles - Jonny Perl
will share DNA with several people within a known tree, while their genealogical connection to the tree is not known. They could be someone with unknown or mistaken parentage, or simply an uncommunicative match. This webinar will show how "What are the Odds?" (WATO) can guide you towards answers to puzzles like these.
Southerrn California Genealogical Society (Webinar)
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
The Other Census - US State Censuses - Thomas McEntee
Frequently genealogists will focus strictly on the US Census records and forget that many of the US states and territories conducted their own census at some point. Learn which states and territories have these amazing records, how to access them, and how to incorporate them into your genealogy research.
Thomas MacEntee is a genealogy professional based in the United States, 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.
Southern California Genealogical Society (Webinar)
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Julian to Gregorian: When and How Our Calendar Changed - Seema Kenney
Dates are very important to genealogists but how well do you understand the relationship between the dates recorded and the calendar in use at the time? The switch from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar started in 1582, but lasted into the 20th century. Understanding the adoption process may impact your 18th to 20th century research
A wife, mother of 3, and entrepreneur, Seema Kenney is an experienced software instructor and a professional genealogist. Based on over 20 years of research, her known roots are deep in New England as well as England, Germany, and Sweden. She has a certificate in Genealogical Research from BU, completed ProGen and is an active member of several societies. Seema is also certified as a Guided Autobiography Consultant and a Legacy Planner.
This class will discuss the many wasy to reach out to distant living cousins to help you expand your pedigree chart forward in time. You may be lucky and find family treasures, photos, and information that will break down a brick wall.
We will explore various resources including online trees, lineage societies, online cemetery indexes, obituaries in newspapers, living people finder websites and social media
For more information about Christine Cohen, click on the Learn More button below.
Wednesday, August 19
Southern California Genealogical Society (Webinar)
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
The Most Prominent Citizens: Using County Histories - Cari Taplin
Through using a biography from an Ohio county history, the audience will be led through a case study using “FAN club” principles, examining and comparing information from different county histories, and using all clues from these sketches to extend research queries.
Cari A. Taplin, CG, lives near Austin, Texas and has been a state and regional speaker since 2004, focusing on Midwest and Great Lakes states, methodology and family legends.
Saturday, September 5
Southern California Genealogical Society (Webinar)
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Who Needed It Anyway? Researching Around the Missing 1890 Census
- Sara Cochran
The loss of the 1890 Federal Census is a source of great frustration for American genealogists, but all hope is not lost! Learn strategies and gather tips for success for locating your family in other records between the 1880 and 1900 Federal censuses.
Sara Cochran has been conducting genealogical research for over 25 years, and her research has taken her into nearly every state in the USA as well as Ireland, Italy, Austria, and Britain. She holds a Boston University Genealogical Research Certificate as well as a Bachelor Degree in Library Science. She especially enjoys breaking down brick walls for her clients, discovering the stories of black sheep ancestors, and helping individuals preserve their photographic lega
Tuesday, October 20
Virtual Genealogical Society (Webinar)
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Christine Cohen - The Why , Where, When, What and How of Lineage & Hereditary Societies
Note: The times listed above are Pacific Time.
Have you ever thought of joining a Lineage or Hereditary Society? Let's learn the Why, Where, When, What and How of Lineage or Hereditary Societies. These societies are often involved in educational, cultural, and social programs to preserve their documents and memories. Some even have libraries that can help you in your research.
You must be a paid member of the Virtual Genealogical Society to view this webinar online live. Click here for more information about the Virtual Genealogical Association's programs: https://virtualgenealogy.org/programs/
For more information about Christine Cohen, click on the Learn More button below.
