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Saturday, April 27
Midwest Genealogy Center (MO) (Webinar)
12:00 pm
Applying Investigative Skills from the Financial Crime World to Genealogy - Kate Townsend
Kate Townsend started her career as an investigator fighting financial crime. Learn how to apply the skill set she developed investigating fraud, money laundering and high-net worth individuals to your genealogical research pursuits. Program registration will close 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. Participants will be emailed a Zoom access code 15 minutes before the start of the program, so please include your email in the registration. Please note: You must sign into the room prior to the start of the program. Admittance to the classroom will close five minutes after the program's start time. Space is limited.
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Monday, April 29
Midwest Genealogy Center (MO) (Webinar)
4:30 pm
Preserving Family Recipes of Our Past - David W. Jackson
Learn practical ways to preserve family recipes for future generations from local historian David W. Jackson. Jackson will share stories of his grandmothers who created the recipes and provide an easy option for making your cherished recipes available to family members. This class will be held in person as well as virtually via Zoom simultaneously. Registration is required. Please indicate whether you will be attending in-person or virtually when registering. An email address is required when registering to attend on Zoom.
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Tuesday, April 30
Legacy Family Tree (Webinar)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Getting Out of the Archives and Into the Pubs to Trace Your Irish Ancestry - Eliza Watson
This webinar demonstrates how Eliza Watson traced her Coffey ancestry line back eight generations from southwest Wisconsin to Ireland in 1705. An amazing feat due to the lack of Irish historical records. Her success was thanks to a newfound Irish Daly relation, extensive cemetery research, and a local historian. The webinar provides creative ways to break down an Irish research brick wall.
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Wednesday, May 1
Legacy Family Tree (Webinar)
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Strategies to Analyze Endogamous DNA - Alec Feretti
This lecture will discuss how best to weed out false-positive DNA Matches that test-takers from endogamous groups face daily. After discussing how endogamous matches differ from typical DNA matches, chromosome mapping tools such as DNA painter will be demonstrated to help identify more likely matches. The strengths and weaknesses of every testing company will be considered, when specifically considering endogamy.
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Thursday, May 2
Town & Country Library (Elburn, IL) (Webinar)
5:00 pm
Cyber Sleuthing Your Family Tree
There is a colossal amount of information available on the Internet. Tina offers methods for evaluating web sites for reliable sources of information. Learn how to use subscription databases in tandem with free genealogy websites to trace your family tree. Plus, find out what’s new in the online genealogy community. Join us in-person or online.
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Friday, May 3
Legacy Family Tree (Webinar)
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Researching in Kent - Helen V. Smith
Kent, known as the Garden of England, has a wealth of genealogical records but locating those records can take some investigation, with records divided between at least three archives. Then, some parishes that were formally in Kent were absorbed into Greater London, adding another four archives into the mix. Genealogical research can be done knowing when and where the records can be accessed.
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Friday, May 3
Houston (TX) Public Library (Webinar)
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Scrapbook Preservation
Preservation Week celebrates the physical preservation of materials whether they are part of a library collection or part of someone’s personal collection. Scrapbooks are uniquely challenging to preserve and are often found in family collections. This presentation will cover some of the more common preservation issues that scrapbooks can have as well as some tips and tricks for keeping your scrapbook in good condition.
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Saturday, May 4
Swedish Genealogical Society of Colorado (Webinar)
8:30 am
Johan Hultman Is Not My Ancestor: A Case Study in Swedish Research
Karen Rademacher's family had what appeared to be credible research showing that they were descended from Johan Hultman, a noted member of King Karl XII's court. From a Facebook tip, Karen learned that there was good reason to question the previous research. Using negative evidence in estate inventories, Karen confirmed that Johan Hultman was indeed NOT her ancestor. Then began the hard part - if not Johan, then who? The hunt was complicated by a rare instance of a parish with burned and missing records.
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Monday, May 6
Spartanburg County (SC) Public Libraries (Webinar)
4:00 pm
Civil War Service Records and Pensions
We will look at resources for finding your ancestor’s Civil War service records as well as the various pensions available to soldiers and widows.
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Monday, May 6
Anne Arundel County (MD) Public Library (Webinar)
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Researching Ancestors in the US Military - Margaret M. McMahon, PhD
Learn how to use online resources and strategies to research your ancestors’ US Military service. The class will also include information about how to use military archives in your research.
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Tuesday, May 7
Pinellas (FL) Genealogy Society (Webinar)
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Walking in Their Footsteps: Locating Places Where Our Ancestors Lived and Worked - Karen Fortin
One of the fun things about genealogy is getting to know our ancestors as people, not just as names and dates on a chart. This presentation will help you to identify sources that can assist you in locating the precise locations where your ancestors lived and worked.
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Tuesday, May 7
Allen County (IN) Public Library (Webinar)
11:30 am
Question Everything: Breaking Through the Brick Walls We've Built - Eilene Lyon
Sometimes we do not realize that a genealogical brick wall is of our own making. Learn how to find the keystone that will bring it tumbling.
Eilene Lyon immersed herself in American history from an early age, when her parents took her to iconic sites such as Williamsburg, Philadelphia, and Gettysburg. She has been putting history into context through studying the lives of her ancestors for over twenty years.
Her work has appeared in various history journals, and can be found on her blog at Myricopia.com. She speaks on genealogy and family history writing at regional and national conferences.
For details see acpl.libnet.info/event/9991184
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Wednesday, May 8
Tennessee Genealogical Society (Webinar)
10:00 am
Carolina on My Mind: Researching the Palmetto State- Cheri Hudson Passey
South Carolina is rich in history but poor in records. Learn strategies for those that are extant and how to use indirect evidence when not.
Cheri Hudson Passey is a professional genealogist, instructor, writer, speaker and owner of Carolina Girl, LLC. She is the host of the YouTube genealogy chat show GenFriends and is a genealogical researcher, subcontracted by Eagle Investigative Services Inc., for the U.S. Army Past Conflict Repatriations Branch, She is involved with many genealogy societies and organizations and currently serves as National Genealogical Society Vice President of Society and Organization Management.
For details see www.tngs.org/event-5568390
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Wednesday, May 8
Mecklenburg (NC) Genealogical Society (Webinar)
4:30 pm
Interpreting Handwriting: Alphabets, Abbreviations & Symbols
Have you ever come across a valuable document about one of your ancestors only to discover that you could not read the handwriting or interpret the symbols used? Join us to hear Margo Fariss Brewer speak about handwriting from days past and how to interpret the language used in old documents.
If you would like to receive a link to an upcoming meeting, please contact us at info@oldemeck.org and we would be happy to send the link to you when it is created, usually within 24 hours of the next meeting date.
Learn more about the society!
For details see oldemeck.org/
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Wednesday, May 8
Legacy Family Tree (Webinar)
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Finding the Righ Records for "Impossible" Genealogy - Linda Yip
Even now, genealogy for underrepresented populations can be considered “impossible.” In this talk you’ll learn which populations are considered so, why that is, and techniques for expanding your genealogical skills. I use Chinese genealogy but the lessons are applicable for all underrepresented genealogical groups.
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Thursday, May 9
Allen County (IN) Public Library (Webinar)
3:30 pm
Using Catholic Parish Records and Archives - The Rev. Dr. W. Becket Soule
Sacramental records of the Roman Catholic Church are an exceptionally valuable resource for genealogy because of the amount of detail they tend to include, both with regard to families and to personal events, and because of their long extent - starting with the Council of Trent in the mid sixteenth century. These records can also be frustratingly unavailable, depending on who their gatekeeper is. Take a closer look at the records and archival practices of the Catholic Church throughout the world, what resources are available, where they can be found, and what one is likely to discover, as well as some possible ways around recalcitrant ecclesiastical bureaucrats.
For details see https://acpl.libnet.info/event/9988883
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Thursday, May 9
Georgia Genealogical Society (Webinar)
5:00 pm to 6:15 pm
Creating a Personal Cotinuing Education Plan - Elissa Scalise Powell, CG
Genealogists who desire further education are faced with real constraints of time and budget while confusion abounds with so many choices now available. Attendees will achieve a better understanding of each program type and be able to evaluate which they want to pursue further by creating their own education plan according to personal criteria, learning styles, price, availability, time commitment, and goals. Scholarship opportunities are also presented.
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Thursday, May 9
Sacramento (CA) Genealogical Society (Webinar)
7:00 pm
Wild Bill, the Three-Legged Man, and Grandma: Researching Infamous Ancestors - Gena Philibert-Ortega
Gena Philibert-Ortega presents Wild Bill, the Three Legged Man, and Grandma: Researching Infamous Ancestors. Gena 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) & a Master’s degree in Religion. Her published works include 3 books, numerous articles published in magazines and online, & Tracing Female Ancestors (Moorshead Publishing). She is the editor of the Utah Genealogical Association’s magazine, Crossroads. Her writings can also be found on the GenealogyBank blog.
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Thursday, May 9
Eastside (WA) Genealogical Society (Webinar)
7:00 pm
What's in a Name: Clues to Ethnicity and Spelling Variations - Judy Nimer Muhn
Judy utilizes her own genealogy research to explain various degrees of surname variations, how to include these in your family history work, and how to detect the signals that there may be a name change in your ancestors’ past.
Everyone is welcome---we hope you will join us.
For details see www.eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Friday, May 10
Rodgers Memorial Library (Hudson, NH) (Webinar)
10:30 am
Resources for Genealogical Research in Foreign Countries - Kathryn Willson
Judy utilizes her own genealogy research to explain various degrees of surname variations, how to include these in your family history work, and how to detect the signals that there may be a name change in your ancestors’ past.
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Saturday, May 11
Clallam County (WA) Genealogical Society (Webinar)
9:30 am
The Musical "Chicago" and All That Genealogical Jazz - Mike Karsen
The Broadway musical and Hollywood movie Chicago was based on the stories of two real-life women by the name of Belva and Beulah. Just as in the show and movie, these women killed their lovers. By collecting standard genealogical documents Mike Karsen pieces together their lives, and puts their tales into context relating to Chicago history.
A professional speaker from Chicago, Mike Karsen has spoken on family legacy topics locally and nationally, has presented at conferences and authored genealogy articles. He is back with us at Clallam County by popular demand. His approach to genealogy is unique and entertaining as well.
All are invited to hear his presentation via Zoom or by coming to the CCGS Research Center located at 403 E. 8th Street in Port Angeles, WA. To join us with Zoom, contact the Society to obtain the Zoom Meeting number and passcode. Our phone number is 360-417-5000. Our web address is askus@clallamcogs.org.
There is no cost to attending his wonderful presentation.
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Monday, May 13
Ashtabula County (OH) Public Library (Webinar)
3:30 pm
Writing Your Family History for the Non-Writer - Steve Szabados
Were your ancestors royalty or members of the working class? Were they rich or barely surviving? Whoever they were, we need to preserve their memory. This program will discuss a process and format that makes transforming your research efforts into a written family history easier. Learn a method to easily save your information and tips to help them “come alive.” If we do not preserve the memories and stories of our ancestors for future generations, who will?
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Monday, May 13
Story County (IA) Genealogical Society (Webinar)
4:30 pm
Civilian Conservation Corps - Linda Betsinger McCann
Learn about the Depression Era Civilian Conservation Corps and what records were created that may be useful in your genealogical research.
The Monday evening meeting Zoom link is posted to the SCGS website a week prior to the event. No registration required.
For details see storygenes.com/
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
Thank you to conferencekeeper.org for providing information on this event.
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Tuesday, May 14
Pinellas (FL) Genealogy Society (Webinar)
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Bringing Your Ancestors to Life: Going Beyond the Facts - Karen Fortin
Using a case study approach, this presentation will explore how you can use traditional resources such as vital records, census records, land records, newspapers, and more to uncover the lives, experiences, and even personalities of our ancestors.
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Tuesday, May 14
Legacy Family Tree (Webinar)
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
A Closer Look at the 1850-1950 Census Records - Diane Henriks
Even now, genealogy for underrepresented populations can be considered “impossible.” In this talk you’ll learn which Take a closer look at the 1850 to 1950 U.S. Census records as vital genealogy resources, while looking into details you may have missed, along with benefits to and tips in using these records and a little extra help from MyHeritage!
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Tuesday, May 14
Rock County (WI) Genealogical Society (Webinar)
4:30 pm
How to Use the Website of the New England Historic Genealogical Society
Explore the wealth of information at New England Historic and Genealogical Society's website: www.americanancestors.org. This program introduces the viewer to American Ancestors – New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) - who we are, what we do, and how we can help you. With a focus on what is available to virtual viewers, this program talks about navigating our website, exploring our databases, finding subject guides, research templates and more. Our online accessible collections cover a wide range of genealogical records from the 17th to 21st century and span geographic locations from New England, the rest of the United States, as well as Canada and Europe. Our services include online courses, AncesTrees - our tree platform, online chat as well as research for hire. Join this program to learn how American Ancestors can help you accomplish your genealogical goals.
The Zoom link below allows participation from your home PC, Mac, or smartphone.
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Tuesday, May 14
Denver (CO) Public Library (Webinar)
6:00 pm
Introduction to Mexican Genealogy - Lisa Medina
Get started researching your ancestors in México, including discovering historical backgrounds, navigating the records, and learning expert research tips.
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Wednesday, May 15
Legacy Family Tree (Webinar)
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Forgotten Records: The Record and Pension Office - Craig R. Scott, MA, CG, FUGA
Military research is not complete without consulting the records of the R&PO, yet few do. They can be a goldmine of information, or not.
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Wednesday, May 15
DuPage County (IL) Genealogical Society (Webinar)
5:00 pm
How to Choose the Right Genealogical Software for You
This presentation will show you all of the different genealogical programs out there, along with their pros and cons, and help you choose the right program for you.
This will be a hybrid event, with an in-person presenter and both in-person and virtual participants.
Please register to receive program reminders and updates. A Zoom link and handout will be emailed to all registrants, and copies of the handout will be available at the event for those who choose to attend in person.
Register in advance.
For details see dcgs.org/event-5172824
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Wednesday, May 15
King County (WA) Library System (Webinar)
7:00 pm
Immigration, Emigration, Naturalization and Passports - Winona Laird
Learn more about how to use keywords such as immigration and emigration to get the most of your search. Learn about how to find ancestor's immigration, naturalization and emigration papers. Find out more about the naturalization process and what information is on a passport application.
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Thursday, May 16
Florida State Genealogical Society (Webinar)
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Research Stalled? Leads Might Me Lurking in Land Records - Gerald (Jerry) Smith, CG
Take a tour through various kinds of land records (not just deeds!) and see the genealogical evidence they have to offer. The talk highlights records you’ll see in different jurisdictions; county-level records; proprietors’ records; bounty land records, and more.
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Thursday, May 16
Utah Genealogical Association (Webinar)
6:00 pm
Zeroing in on a Place through FAN Club Research - Mary Kircher Roddy
It’s hard to do genealogy well without studying your ancestors’ Friends & Family, Associates, and Neighbors - their FAN club. If your ancestors are Irish, you might have no luck at all without those FAN principles. But if you combine FAN club research with DNA, you might have just the winning ticket to get you back to your Irish ancestor’s origins. In this case study presentation, learn how focused research pointed the way from Ohio to townlands in County Mayo for an 1850s era Irish immigrant.
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Friday, May 17
Legacy Family Tree (Webinar)
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
The Mexican National Archive (AGN) - Nefi Arenas Salazar, AG®
Housed in an old prison, the Archivo General de la Nación (or AGN, General Archive of the Nation), is home for the historical memory of Mexico. Its origins date back to the late eighteenth century when a royal decree ordered the creation of an archive to preserve documentation from the Viceroyalty. Today, the documents at AGN are a genealogical treasure waiting to be discovered by a wider audience of researchers. In this presentation you will learn about how to navigate the archive, and some of the information you could find there.
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Saturday, May 18
Massachusetts Society of Genealogists (Webinar)
9:00 am
DAR, Genealogy, and the Country's 250th Birthday - Olivia Millunzi
The Daughters of the American Revolution Library in Washington D.C. isn’t just for descendants of Revolutionary War soldiers! As one of the largest genealogical libraries in the country, the Daughters of the American Revolution [DAR] Library has something for everyone tracing their family history. DAR will also be fully involved in celebrating our country’s 250th birthday in 2026.
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
Thank you to conferencekeeper.org for providing information on this event. |
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Monday, May 20
Pinellas (FL) Genealogy Society (Webinar)
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Homestead Act: History and Records - Maridell Hahn
A review of the historical and political significance of the 1862 Homestead Act and associated legislation. Includes a discussion of the process followed to establish a homestead on public domain land, and an understanding of the method of legally surveying and describing the land. The presentation will also cover an examination of the records that were created in establishing a homestead, their genealogical value, and where those records are found today. This is an in-depth treatment of the Homestead Act, which is briefly referred to in the presentation on Property Research Basics in the US.
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Tuesday, May 21
Legacy Family Tree (Webinar)
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Editing Your Own Writing: Part 1 - Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG
Genealogists write. Their written narratives include stories of ancestral families, biographies of individual ancestors, and explanations supporting genealogical proofs. For their writing to succeed, genealogists—like all effective writers—repeatedly self-edit everything they write. The process results in polished products that the genealogist’s readers will understand, enjoy, and cherish.
Emphasizing genealogical narrative, these two webinars will addresses the self-editing process. Part 1 will focus on “big-picture” editing, including stages of self-editing; focus; keeping the writer out of the narrative; editing the writing’s overall structure, organization, and flow; and improving major and minor subdivisions of written genealogical narratives, including paragraphing. Part 2 will focus on “nitty-gritty” editing, including capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure, spelling, word choice, and reducing word count.
https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/editing-your-own-writing-part-1/
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific Time.
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Tuesday, May 21
Wisconsin State Genealogical Society (Webinar)
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Ten Resasons Why History Resources Solve Our Genealogical Puzzles - Paula Stuart-Warren
Many of the answers we seek in our family history research can be solved with use of historical background and details. It could answer why your family moved to that new place, why they moved in a specific year, which church they attended, why they married in a different state, why they aren’t on a certain census, or what happened to Granduncle Elias.
Free and open to the public; Members have access to the recordings following the presentation.
Registration link will be available closer to the webinar date.
For details see wsgs.org/upcoming-webinars
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Wednesday, May 22
Legacy Family Tree (Webinar)
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
A Tour of Goldie May's Genealogy Power Tools - Richard Miller
Come see a variety of tools available in genealogy research software Goldie May. Organize your research into projects, keep an automatic research log (seriously!), write citations easily, analyze your research, quickly navigate to relevant record collections, and untangle knots in your family tree. Keep the family tree software you already have and see how Goldie May can help you with organization, visualization, and quick navigation.
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Thursday, May 23
Family History Society of Arizona (Webinar)
5:30 pm
World War I and World War II Draft Cards
The history, how the draft was conducted, what the code numbers represent, and their significance for family history. Tips and tricks will be included.
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Tuesday, May 28
Wake County (NC) Genealogical Society (Webinar)
3:30 pm
Are You Calling My Granddad a Liar? Family Lore and What to Do towith It
Oral family history can be spot-on accurate, or rife with misconceptions. Combining genealogy and pop psychology, we'll discuss some real examples of family lore that have come up in my research over the years, examine why and how misinformation gets repeated, and look at some ways to tease out the truth in our family trees.
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Wednesday, May 29
Legacy Family Tree (Webinar)
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Capturing Their Stories, Part II: Next Steps with Your Family History Interviews - Colleen Robledo Greene, MLIS
You’ve recorded that video or audio interview, now what? This presentations builds on the best practices covered in Colleen’s part one webinar. We will explore ideas and tools for trimming out mistakes or sensitive content, and for adding a title screen and ending credits screen before sharing with others. We will also look at ways to enhance your recordings by weaving in relevant supporting visual imagery like photos, maps, and historical documents. Finally we will review options for generating full text transcriptions of your interviews.
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Wednesday, May 29
Midwest Genealogy Center (MO) (Webinar)
12:00 pm
Finding Your Italian Ancestors: Italian Civil Registration Records
If you have located where in the home country your ancestors are from, this class will show you how to find and request Italian civil records online to discover more about them. Learn about the history of recordkeeping in Italy, the types of records available, and how to extract information from them. This class will be held in person as well as virtually via Zoom simultaneously. Registration is required and closes one hour before the start of the program. Please indicate whether you will be attending in person or virtually when registering. An email address is required when registering to attend on Zoom.
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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