Researching the Descendants and Ancestors of the Weeping Time People - Brian Sheffey
1859 bore witness to the largest single sale of human beings in the United States' history. 440 people were sold over a 3 day period by Pierce Mease Butler to settle his enormous debts. This presentation covers the process in researching the descendants of the 400 souls who were sold, as well as the descendants of the 400+ enslaved people Pierce Mease Butler did not sell. Collectively, this research project traces the ancestry of both groups of enslaved people further in time to connect them with their captured African ancestors who were brought to Charleston, South Carolina. The presentation covers creating a robust and flexible research strategy and the extensive international archives and repositories that have been used in the course of this research project.
Author, instructor, lecturer, and photographer Janice Lovelace will present strategies for finding your ancestors in railroad records. Watch this web site and the KGS Facebook page for details.
KGS hosts 2nd Saturday Genealogy workshops monthly except in August. These workshops offer genealogy/family history learning opportunities for KGS members and non-members alike. The venue is the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History in downtown Frankfort. See KGS Events for details about future programs and registration information. https://kygs.org
This class will focus on finding records to establish the death date of your deceased kinfolk. We will describe and demonstrate how and where to find many types of records and resources that will enable you to determine death dates. In addition to the commonly used records such as death certificates, tombstones, obituaries, death indexes, etc., you will discover some that you may not have considered.
Livermore - Amador (CA) Genealogical Society (Webinar)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Getting Ready for the 1950 Census - Thomas MacEntee
Many genealogists remember the amount of excitement in April 2012 around the release of the 1940 US Census.
Following the “72 Year Rule” for records at the National Archives, the results of the 1950 US Census will be made public on Friday, April 1, 2022. It’s never too early to prepare for this valuable data related to US genealogy research! Participants will get up to speed on the history of the 1950 US Census, why the 1950 US Census form is radically different than previous forms, and how the data will be accessed. We’ll also cover what you can do NOW to prepare for the release of the 1950 US Census as well as volunteer projects related to indexing and finding aids. Finally, we’ll cover how you can always get the latest information related to the release of the 1950 US Census data!
For an invitation to the Zoom session, contact:Tom Mathews, Program Chairperson, email:program@L-AGS.org
Webinars and handouts are completely free and open to the public. Please make sure your headphones or speakers are connected BEFORE you enter the webinar room. We recommend that you enter the webinar about 15-20 minutes before the start time. This will help ensure that your sound is working before the webinar begins. If you would like to download the Handout click on the word “Click Here” next to the title of the class.
Please note that the times listed above are Pacific time. The times listed on the May 2021 Webinar Calendar are Mountain time.
Tuesday, May 11
Louisville (KY) Genealogical Society (Webinar)
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Irish Catholic Parish Registers - Robin McDonough
Learn facts about Irish Catholic Parish Registers, where to find them and how to use them for genealogy research.
Robin McDonough has been a staff member in the History & Genealogy Department at the St. Louis County Library for 5 years. Prior to that, she was a high school history and geography teacher. She holds a B.S. Ed from the University of Missouri-Columbia and an M.S. Ed from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. Robin has been researching her family’s genealogy for over 15 years, including her husband’s Irish lines.
To register for this program, click on the link below:
Schaumburg (IL) Township District Library (Webinar)
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
World War I Research: Where Do I Begin?
Start your journey towards learning more about your family’s connection to the war to end all wars. Using a fail-proof method of record gathering, you can begin to construct a large amount of information even if your ancestor’s official military records were destroyed. With thousands of resources available online, and in traditional archives and specialized museums, you'll be on your way to tracing your ancestor's Great War experience quickly and confidently.
Presenter Debra M. Dudek is Head of Adult and Teen Services at the Fountaindale Public Library District in Bolingbrook, IL. Ms. Dudek specializes in British genealogy, World War I research and emerging technology topics. An alumna of Olivet College (Olivet, Michigan) and the University of Strathclyde (Glasgow, Scotland), Ms. Dudek holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, a Masters in Information and Library Studies, and a Post Graduate Certificate in Genealogical, Palaeographic & Heraldic Studies.
Contact Tony Kierna for any further information at akierna@stdl.org.
This program will take place online on Zoom. After registering, you will receive a link to the Zoom webinar at least one hour in advance of the program. Don't see the email? Make sure you check your spam folder or any other social media folders where incoming email can go!
Doña Ana County (NM) Genealogical Society (Webinar)
1:00 pm
The Good, the Bad & the Ugly - Cindy Barber
Professional Genealogist, Cindy Barber, will discuss the benefits, pitfalls, and dangers of using DNA testing to supplement genealogical research. This presentation will start with the basics, explore some scenarios and end with a strategy. Ms. Barber will be available after the presentation to answer questions.
Cindy Barber has held positions of leadership in several Genealogy Societies. She has taught Advanced Genealogy, DNA Concepts, and Stories at family history fairs and libraries and has held workshops focusing on genealogy techniques.
Free Registration: Please send an email request, including your telephone number to: dacgslc@gmail.com by May 10, 2021.
Api's Berlin Diaries: My Quest to Understand My Grandfather's Nazi Past
Professor Emerita (IU South Bend) Gabrielle Robinson presents her 2020 memoir addressing her grandfather’s wartime diaries. He was a physician in 1945 Berlin. Dr. Robinson is a Berlin native and authored German Settlers of South Bend in 2003. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpdeyvqzkpEtNxVkp3BzIjj6R5IB_8vJjX
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
Wednesday, May 12
Legacy Family Tree (Webinar)
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
DNA Downer: Strategies for Dealing with DNA Fatigue - Blaine Bettinger, PhD, JD
Many genealogists have been working with their DNA results for several years, and it is natural to feel some fatigue. This is especially true since new matches are coming in at a slower rate. In this presentation we will explore some strategies to fight the fatigue and attack DNA results with renewed vigor!
I Remember Mama, But Not Her Maiden Name - Mary Kircher Roddy, CG®
Women can be hard to identify. If they married, they probably changed their names. See more than 20 great strategies for finding the maiden name of “troublesome” women in your family’s past – and a few more strategies for discovering married names for those sisters, daughters and aunts who have “disappeared.”
Mary Kircher Roddy CG® is a professional genealogist and Certified Public Accountant in Seattle. She tackles genealogy research and education in the same logical way she’d approach an accounting problem. She has lectured nationally and internationally and written for numerous genealogical publications, including the National Genealogical Society Quarterly, NGS Magazine, Family Chronicle Magazine and Internet Genealogy. She currently serves as APG Treasurer. Reach Mary at mroddyn3@msn.com and read her blog, "Searching for Stories" at: mkrgenealogy.com/searching-for-stories-blog.
MPE*: Disconnected Connection (*misattributed parentage event) - Debbie Wilson Smyth
In genealogical circles, the acronym MPE stands for a misattributed parentage event. It is different than an adoption case or a case of an unknown parent. A misattributed parentage event encompasses those situations where parentage has been attributed to the wrong person. For example, learning that daddy wasn’t really the biological father. Finding a MPE can be an unexpected or upsetting matter. Truth is, it happens more frequently than we think. This presentation will begin with a discussion on the myths, pursuit and ethics of MPE research, when the family lore, DNA and documents diverge. The presentation will conclude with a case study exploring the speaker’s own personal MPE finding, the research approach followed, and the ethics involved.
Webinars and handouts are completely free and open to the public. Please make sure your headphones or speakers are connected BEFORE you enter the webinar room. We recommend that you enter the webinar about 15-20 minutes before the start time. This will help ensure that your sound is working before the webinar begins. If you would like to download the Handout click on the word “Click Here” next to the title of the class.
Please note that the times listed above are Pacific time. The times listed on the May 2021 Webinar Calendar are Mountain time.
Tuesday, May 18
Legacy Family Tree (Webinar)
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
The Paternal 10: Searching for Missing Heirs - Claire Ammon, CG
After 12 years in the missing heir field, Claire’s seen it all, experiencing both the high highs and the very low lows. This webinar will introduce you to the roller-coaster world of missing heir research; detailing a contentious case, the problems with making assumptions and how to get to the truth.
Part database, part note-taking/writing space, part Kanban board, Notion is a FREE all-in-one workspace perfect for managing genealogy research and writing projects. Whether you work on your own or collaborate with a team, learn how Notion can help you customize your workflow to write, plan, and get organized.
Town and Country (Elburn, IL) Library District (Webinar)
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
German Immigration - Steve Szabados
When did your German ancestors immigrate, where did they leave, why did they leave, how did they get here? This presentation studies the history of Germany and how its history affected the immigration of our ancestors. The material will hopefully clear up your confusion about where and why your ancestors left. elburn.librarymarket.com/events/virtual-fhig-find-your-german-ancestors
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
Wednesday, May 19
Southern California Genealogical Society (Webinar)
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Using GEDMatch Basic Tools - Andrew Lee
GEDmatch is a free website where you can upload your DNA kit from any of the major testing companies. It allows you to find matches that tested with other companies. This presentation is designed for beginning genetic genealogists.
The initial broadcast of this webinar is free. Click on the link to register:
The United States Colored Troops and Buffalo Soldiers: History, Records and Strategies
Webinars and handouts are completely free and open to the public. Please make sure your headphones or speakers are connected BEFORE you enter the webinar room. We recommend that you enter the webinar about 15-20 minutes before the start time. This will help ensure that your sound is working before the webinar begins. If you would like to download the Handout click on the word “Click Here” next to the title of the class.
Please note that the times listed above are Pacific time. The times listed on the May 2021 Webinar Calendar are Mountain time.
Friday, May 21
Legacy Family Tree (Webinar)
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Researching Canadian Nurses, Pilots and Sailors in the First World War - Kathryn Lake Hogan
Presentations about Canadians in the First World War usually focus on the Canadian Expeditionary Force, but what about the nurses, pilots, and sailors who served? Discover what was involved in serving with the Royal Naval Air Service, the Royal Canadian Navy or the Nursing Sisters in the Canadian Army Medical Corps.
Many of our ancestors became naturalized citizens, and left a paper trail when they did so. This class explains the naturalization process, what information can be found in the records, and where those records can be found.
Navigate, Add, Edit, Standardize, and Print on FamilySearch Family Tree
Webinars and handouts are completely free and open to the public. Please make sure your headphones or speakers are connected BEFORE you enter the webinar room. We recommend that you enter the webinar about 15-20 minutes before the start time. This will help ensure that your sound is working before the webinar begins. If you would like to download the Handout click on the word “Click Here” next to the title of the class.
Please note that the times listed above are Pacific time. The times listed on the May 2021 Webinar Calendar are Mountain time.
Tuesday, May 25
Louisville (KY) Genealogical Society (Webinar)
10:00 am to 11:00 am
When to Hire a Progressional Genealogist - Debra Renard
Usually, genealogy is a “DIY” hobby. But sometimes there comes a point when it makes sense to call in a professional. Come learn ways in which one can come to your rescue.
For the past three years, Debra has been a professional genetic genealogy researcher with Legacy Tree Genealogists, the highest rated genealogy research company in the world. Before that time, she worked as an independent contractor for clients through her company, Eureka! Genealogy. She has co-led the Louisville Genealogical Society’s DNA Special Interest Group since 2014, having been a member of the society since 2011.
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How Testing Multiple Relatives Can Turbo Charge Your DNA Results - Michelle Leonard
Testing yourself is a great first step into DNA testing waters but how could testing other relatives help you? Testing multiple relatives can massively boost your success with DNA research and this webinar will talk you through the whole process. You will learn about DNA inheritance and why it's beneficial to test certain close relatives and cousins as well as which relatives you should aim to test first as not all relatives are as useful as others. Michelle will reveal her top DNA testing strategies, how to go about asking relatives to test and how to get the most out of multiple kits once the results arrive. She will use practical examples provided by the extensive number of family kits she manages to illustrate how these additional results give you more of your ancestors' DNA to work with, can help you narrow down all your matches, can be used to identify outliers and overlapping segments and generally aid you in taking your DNA research to the next level.
Ask Your United States and Canada Research Questions
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