Becoming a Certified Genealogist: A Personal Journey - Jill Morelli, CG
Interested in becoming a certified genealogist? Or just have some questions about what it entails? Let's explore the basic resources, the portolio elements, and strategies I employ to produce a successful portfolio, and what I would do differently if I had not been successful.
Turning dry facts into exciting narrative - Carol Baxter
The literary world condemns most family histories as 'fact-driven and tedious' because they are usually little more than prose timelines. yet the phrase 'family history' communicates the three ingredients needed to produce a piece of prose that is interested to read: 'family' (the facts about the family), 'history' (the historical context) and 'story'. This seminar focuses on the first two ingredients and shows how we can weave our facts together in such a way that the reader is keen to keep on reading.
AmericanAncestors.org is the award-winning website of New England Historic Genealogy Society and home to hundreds of databases with 1.4 billion searchable names, our robust online library catalog, digital manuscript collections, educational resourses, and online periodicals with more being added each week. Stay up to date with what's new at AmericanAncestors.org with this quarterly webinar series. Hear about new databases, searchfeatures, and resources only avaialble at AmericanAncestors.org. Register below!
My Ancestor Is From . . . But I Don't Know Speak or Read the Language. Help! - Deborah S. Gurtler
You've found your ancestor in his homeland, but now are struggling to understand the records. Come learn tips to overcome the language barrier. At the end of this presentation, you will be able to locate translation help and learning aids to aid you in reading records in a foreign language. You will also become familiar with paleography skills which you can incorporate to raise your ability to read foreign languages to a higher level.
Any number can register, but only the first 500 people that sign in at the time of tthe live event will be able to participate. The handout for the current webinar is now on the Control Panel available to participants once signed in for the webinar. You may sign in as early as 30 minutes before the event. The broadcast will not be repeated. However, the broadcast will generally be repeated and Georgia Genealogical Society members will be able to view the recording
Sunday, July 12
The Genealogical Society of Broward County (Florida) (Webinar)
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
If I Only Knew Then What I Know Now! Doing Genealogy the Right Way - Daniel Horowitz
When an unexpected record threw a wrench into Daniel's 35 years of genealogical research.
We often would like to find relatives or friends for which we have lost touch. Or perhaps find cousins or other relatives that you didn't know you had! This class will focus on some tips and techniques for finding living people. A case study will be given.
On the Record Trail of My LDS Immigrant Ancestor - Sunny Morton
Explore unique and fascinating historical records about members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons or LD) in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Using research on her own ancestor, Sunny Morton will share examples of - and tips for finding - congregational membership records; group immigration resources; missionary diaries; ward minutes, and local histories of areas settled by LDS pioneers.
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.
America's New Deal: The WPA's Federal Project Number One - Ann Staley, CG, CGL
The Works Progress/Project Administration (WPA) carried out many pubblic works projects; however, the smaller projects were just as effective. Federal Project Number One consisted of 5 separate divisions/projects (Federal Art Project, Federal Music Project, Federal Theatre Project, Federal Writers Project, and the Historical Records Survey) and contributed to the success of the WPA and to the employment record of the US. This presentation will provide information on each division/project and their contributions; however, the focus will mainly be on the last two - the Federal Writers Project and the Historical Records Survey and some of the publications and inventories they created.
The live presentation is open to the public; the archived version is limited to members of FSGS. You must be an FSGS member in order to download the webinar handout.
The times listed for this webinar are Pacific time.
Tuesday, July 21
Legacy Family Tree (Webinar)
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Elusive Immigrant: The Search for Dora Lühr - Warren Bittner, CG
See the Genealogical Proof Standard applied to research on both sides of the Atlantic to prove the identity of an immigrant not found where she is supposed to be and whose name is anything but certain.
What Is the Genealogical Proof Standard and Who Needs It? - Janice Lovelace
Are you puzzled about how and why to use the Genealogical Proof Standard? Does it even matter when researching your own family? This presentation reviews the five elements of GPS and discusses why they are important in all genealogical research.
Live webinars from the Wisconsin State Genealogical Society are free for everyone. Become a member and view previous webinars! For more information and to register for a WSGS webinar, go to:
50 More Websites Every Genealogist Should Know - Gena Philibert-Ortega
We are so lucky to live at a time when we have a wealth of information at our fingertips. Previously Gena explored 50 websites you should know so now it's time for 50 more! And these aren't just the same old, same old websites. Let's take our research around the world and explore more websites that are vital for the family historian.
Researching a Loyalist Soldier - Craig R. Scott, MA, CG, FUGA
WApproximately one-third of the people living in the colonies at the time of the Revolution were loyal to the King. During the War, some fought in Loyalist units. By the end of the war, most were forced to leave,either north to Canada or back across the ocean. Many filed claims with the British government for failing to protect them from the rebels Learn abou the records of their service and records of their times after the War.
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.
