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Saturday, June 25
Sacramento (CA) Public Library (Webinar)
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Researching LGBT Relatives
You may have rumors in your family that an aunt was a lesbian or an uncle was bisexual. Perhaps you identify as LGBT and want to know whether any of the relatives who came before you were also. This is valid family history research, but ethical concerns about the past and the present must be considered, and understanding gay history is critical to finding and understanding information.
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Monday, June 27
National Danish-American Genealogical Society (Webinar)
4:30 pm
Keeping Organized and Efficient in a Digital World
Everyday, more and more records are scanned and digitized for researchers. Our stacks of and folders of paper records and notes is becoming increasingly smaller than the amount of data and records we now collect digitally. But how do we keep it organized? What tools are out there for us to use to make order out of chaos?
In this session, Bert Jones will share an overview of options and some tips for keeping your data organized and easily accessible. Bert is an event planner, graphic designer, and photographer and is the current Marketing & Communications Chair of the Minnesota Genealogical Society. Bert has been passionate about collecting family stories and charting his family history since he was very young. Bert enjoys finding new tools to keep his research efficient and easily accessible. Bert is also the co-host and producer for the NicEnough Show, Steve & Nicole Show, Cooking with Bert and the Super Chunky Podcast.
Please click the link below to join the webinar: us02web.zoom.us/j/85156850692
Webinar ID: 851 5685 0692
International numbers available: us02web.zoom.us/u/kd5yJIMJn6
danishgenealogy.org/event
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Monday, June 27
Pikes Peak (CO) Library District (Webinar)
5:00 pm
Top Free Genealogy Websites
The internet offers many fantastic, but sometimes overwhelming, resources for genealogical research. This class will highlight some of the best free websites you should be referencing while researching your family tree.
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Tuesday, June 28
New York State Library (Webinar)
8:00 am to 9:00 am
Noble Volunteers: The British Soldiers Who Fought the American Revolution
Redcoats. For Americans, the word brings to mind a occupying army that attempted to crush a revolution against king and country. For centuries these soldiers have remained hidden despite their major role in one of the greatest events in world history. There was more to these men than their red uniforms, but the individuals who formed the ranks are seldom described in any detail in historical literature, leaving unanswered questions. Who were they? Why did they join the army? Where did they go when the war was over? In Noble Volunteers: The British Soldiers Who Fought the American Revolution, Don N. Hagist brings life to these soldiers, describing the training, experiences, and outcomes of British soldiers who fought during the Revolution. Drawing on thousands of military records and other primary sources in British, American, and Canadian archives, and the writings of dozens of officers and soldiers, Noble Volunteers shows how a peacetime army responded to the onset of war, how professional soldiers adapted quickly and effectively to become tactically dominant, and what became of the thousands of career soldiers once the war was over. In this historical tour de force, introduced by Pulitzer Prize winner Rick Atkinson, Hagist dispels long-held myths, revealing how remarkably diverse British soldiers were. They represented a variety of ages, nationalities, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and many had joined the army as a peacetime career, only to find themselves fighting a war on another continent in often brutal conditions. Against the sweeping backdrop of the war, Hagist directs his focus on the small picture, illuminating the moments in an individual soldier's life―those hours spent nursing a fever while standing sentry in the bitter cold, or writing a letter to a wife back home. What emerges from these vignettes is the understanding that while these were “common” soldiers, each soldier was completely unique, for, as Hagist writes, “There was no ‘typical' British soldier.”
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Tuesday, June 28
Louisville (KY) Genealogical Society (Webinar)
10:00 am to 11:00 am
How to Write an Article for Your Genealogical Quarterly - Nancy Simmons Roberson
It really is not that hard! Authoring an article for a genealogical quarterly can make you a better researcher. Writing down your findings allows you to organize your thoughts and preserves your family history for future generations. Writing is a natural part of the research process and is an excellent way to sharpen your skills. Writing can bring your ancestor's stories to life in a way that simply creating a family tree does not. Family trees are abstract. Stories add depth.
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time
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Tuesday, June 28
Austin (TX) Genealogical Society (Webinar)
5:00 pm
Who's Little Joe: Photo Detecting 101 - Maureen Taylor
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Wednesday, June 29
FamilySearch Family History Library (Webinar)
9:00 am
Using FamilySearch Community
Webinars are currently being broadcast via Zoom. We do have a cap on our Zoom account, so space is limited. If you go to register for a class and it is closed, please note that you may be able to view that class via the Family History Library Facebook page: www.facebook.com/familyhistorylibrary.
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.
Register for this webinar at churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/3216475278608/WN_-eXVxYsASM6oQJJpHITq6g
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Wednesday, June 29
Legacy Family Tree (Webinar)
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
A Deep Dive into the Map Collections of the Library of Congress - Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
The library holds the world’s largest collection of maps—over 5.2 million maps according to their website. This webinar will describe the collections most valuable for genealogical research. We are going to explore the online resources and how they can help our research. Exploring the phenomenal learning resources is also on the agenda. We will also talk about finding aids, research guides, reproduction capabilities, and alternative ways to access the map collections. Lastly, we will discuss the resources that are only available onsite, such as the cartographic library, cartographic exhibits, and other unique holdings.
Click on the link to register for this webinar:
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Thursday, June 30
American Antiquarian Society (MA) (Webinar)
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Spectacle of Grief: Public Funerals and Memory During the Civil War Era - Sarah J. Purcell
This illuminating book examines how the public funerals of major figures from the Civil War era shaped public memories of the war and allowed a diverse set of people to contribute to changing American national identities. These funerals featured lengthy processions that sometimes crossed multiple state lines, burial ceremonies open to the public, and other cultural productions of commemoration such as oration and song. As Sarah J. Purcell reveals, Americans’ participation in these funeral rites led to contemplation and contestation over the political and social meanings of the war and the roles played by the honored dead. Public mourning for military heroes, reformers, and politicians distilled political and social anxieties as the country coped with the aftermath of mass death and casualties.
Purcell shows how large-scale funerals for figures such as Henry Clay and Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson set patterns for mourning culture and Civil War commemoration; after 1865, public funerals for figures such as Robert E. Lee, Charles Sumner, Frederick Douglass, and Winnie Davis elaborated on these patterns and fostered public debate about the meanings of the war, Reconstruction, race, and gender.
Details and registration link at
www.americanantiquarian.org/virtual-book-talk-spectacle-grief-public-funerals-and-memory-civil-war-era
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Friday, July 1
Legacy Family Tree (Webinar)
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Ole Master Record All Us In The Good Book – Using the Slave Owner’s Bible Records - Char McCargo Bah
Locating and using former slave owners’ bible records can reveal slave families as well as their birth, ages and deaths. These records are valuable and can predate statewide vital statistic records. In addition, these records can show enslaved persons were listed with their enslaved families.
Click on the link to register for this webinar
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Tuesday, July 5
Legacy Family Tree (Webinar)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
The Madness of ‘Mc’ Surnames - Carol Baxter
If you have already worked out that ‘Mc’ and ‘Mac’ surnames are the most complicated British surnames, you must listen to this webinar. And if you haven’t already worked this out, you must absolutely listen to this webinar. ‘Mc’ surnames are double the trouble because they can suffer distortions at the beginning, middle and end of the ‘Mc’ prefix as well as at the beginning, middle and end of the rest of the surname, the root word. Sound glides are a particular problem, in which the ‘k’ sound at the end of the ‘Mc’ prefix distorts the first letter of the root word (e.g. McCue/McKew/McHugh, McLachlan/McGloughlan). Transcription errors can also produce a non-‘Mc’ surname (e.g. Mackever/Markever) which can prove a trap for the unwary. This seminar will help you keep you sane when you encounter the complexities of these mad Scottish-origin surnames.
Click on the link to register for this webinar
The time listed for this seminar is Pacific Time. |
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Wednesday, July 6
Minnesota Genealogical Society (Webinar)
5:00 pm to 6:15 pm
Dig Deeper With Voter Registration Records - Rebecca Whitman Koford, CG, CGL
Voter registration records are valuable resources for researchers; they may show birth information, residences, and more. You may also use them to discover differences between men-of-the-same-name and find the dates of immigration and courts where your ancestors filed their naturalization papers. Ancestors voted between census years, and registrations may indicate where a person moved from or to.
The right to vote was hotly debated since Revolutionary times. Women, African-Americans, Native Americans, people of Asian descent, and some religious groups were disenfranchised at one time or another from being allowed to vote. The laws varied from state to state. Types of Voter Records will be discussed.
Details and registration link at
mngs.org/event-4825599
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Saturday, July 9
Kansas City (MO) Irish Center (Webinar)
8:00 am to 10:00 am
Preparing for a Research Trip
Grab a coffee or tea as we delve into various genealogy topics with opportunity for great discussion. This virtual workshop will be conducted online; login information for the meeting will be provided via email prior to the meeting. The workshop is free, we just ask that you register so that we can send you the meeting link.
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Sunday, July 10
Genealogical Society of Broward County (FL) (Webinar)
11:00 am
The History of Genealogy: from Biblical Begetting to Royalty, to Donald Lines Jacobus to Online Ancestors
The history of genealogy, finding and recording ancestors has a very long history. It is a field that started in the Middle Ages, and is still evolving today. Find out how it started in the context of corruption, lies and ambition, but transformed into a field with high standards, accuracy and advanced tools - and controversy.
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Sunday, July 10
Omaha (NE) Public Library (Webinar)
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
What It Does Not Say - John Michael Neill
Many times a record only scratches the surface of what was going on when that record was created. Genealogy speaker Michael John Neill will look at why a record was created and how state statute, common practice, economic situations, family issues, and other factors may be the “real story” behind any document. He will also explain how to determine (when possible) what those “unwritten” issues were.
This program will be presented virtually via Zoom and will be recorded. Registration is required, and closes 24 hours before the event begins. A link to the Zoom meeting and a handout will be emailed to registrants the evening before the program.
Full details and registration link at: https://omaha.bibliocommons.com/events/62017486adc4372800c37416
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Sunday, July 10
Seattle (WA) Genealogical Society (Webinar)
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Scandinavian Handwriting: A Short Workship
A 1 hour workshop on discerning the letters of Scandinavian handwriting, typical of parish records. The Gothic script was also used in Germany and other Northern European countries; anyone who wants to get better at reading the script is welcome.
seagensoc.org
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Monday, July 11
Oklahoma Genealogical Society (Webinar)
4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Post Office Records - Denise L. Richard
Post offices aren't just about mail! Post offices used to define communities and people used their location, in records, to define where they lived. Post offices also handled newspaper subscriptions and related materials. How would you like to see great-great grandpa's subscription list? Talk about insight into a person -- often indicating religious and/or political leanings.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Tuesday, July 12
Pinellas (FL) Genealogy Society (Webinar)
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Occupation Research - Peter Summers
This class explores the world of ancestor occupations--what our ancestors did for a living, where to find that information, and what to do with it once found.
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Tuesday, July 12
Rock County (WI) Genealogical Society (Webinar)
4:30 pm
How to Find the Genealogy of a House and Those That Lived In It - Vickie Ruthe Hahn
Using genealogy techniques of searching for house architectural clues, local history, legal documents, maps, and stories, to learn more about a building and all of its occupants.
How to Attend: This is a LIVE presentation and must be watched at the scheduled time. The Zoom link, program code and handout link (found at the link below_ allow any participation from your home PC, Mac, or smartphone.
Zoom link and handout (if available) at
www.rcgswi.org/events--speakers.html
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Wednesday, July 13
Solano County (CA) Genealogical Society (Webinar)
10:00 am
How to Research Your Ancestors' Properties
Property records and deeds often contain clues about your ancestors, such as their approximate wealth and occupation (farmer, factory owner, mansion-dweller?); family members in residence; (and approximate date of death if the property was transferred by will). You might just be curious about the history of a property where you or your ancestors lived and the property’s location in the local landscape. Let’s discuss what you have found in property records and how to go about property research using tax assessor records, Sanborn maps, Google Earth, local historical society records, City Directories, and more.
Non-Members – can join us by contacting the society at scgs@scgsca.org no later than 4 pm the day prior to the event.
For details see
www.scgsca.org/
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Wednesday, July 13
Legacy Family Tree (Webinar)
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Montana Genealogy Treasures - Janet Thomson Ed.D.
Montana has 56 counties, and there’s a plethora of sources available across this 4th largest state. You’ll get a quick tour of Montana genealogy treasures online. Also, a tour of Montana sites and their specific genealogy databases available from archives and local history societies, along with a site-specific guide telling of the latest archives, museums, libraries and historical/genealogical societies open to aid in your search for ancestors, and ghost towns and mining camps, too! We’ll experience historical Montana maps available online, learn how to plan a specific trip to maximize the archives and local historical sites where other records (taxes, poll taxes, road taxes, poor taxes, boulevard districts, real estate additions, types of directories available per area, etc.), and note the specific genealogy and history societies/museums available to provide local helps. You’ll have access to a 30+ page (online) of the resources and references noted in the presentation.
Click on the link to register for this webinar
The time listed for this seminar is Pacific Time. |
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Thursday, July 14
Appleton (WI) Public Library (Webinar)
4:00 pm
The ABC's and 123's of Researching Your Ancestor's School Records - Melissa Barker
The records of local public schools and universities can be valuable resources for finding information about your ancestors. Even if your ancestors didn't attend school, you would be surprised by what you can find in school records about them. This webinar will show you what types of school records there are and how to find them in repositori.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the program.
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Thursday, July 14
Contra Costa County (CA) Genealogy Society (Webinar)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
The Records That Tragedy Leave Behind - Gena Philibert-Ortega
Was your ancestor a victim of a tragedy? Sinking ships like the Lusitania or Titanic, geological events like the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake, and weather events like the Children’s Blizzard can mean destruction and death. Did those events touch your family? Where are the records to help tell that story? Using case studies, Gena will explore the events and the records they left behind.
Register in advance for this meeting: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEldeGgrjooHtFJTF5tm5jePRPfbQxaTTXn
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
cccgs.net
The time listed for this webinar is Pacific time.
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Friday, July 15
Legacy Family Tree (Webinar)
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Colonial Spanish & Mexican Censuses & Census Substitutes - Henrietta Martinez Christmas
Learn about the different types of census records and substitutes that can place your ancestors in New Spain or Mexico. This class will discuss why the records were created, where to find them, and what type of information they contain.
Click on the link to register for this webinar
The time listed for this seminar is Pacific Time. |
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Tuesday, July 19
Legacy Family Tree (Webinar)
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Ancestors' Religions in the U.S. - Carolyn L. Whitton, CG
Religious records are essential in genealogy research. Do you know all ancestors’ religions? Review the Protestant Reformation and religions in the U.S. Find your ancestor.
Click on the link to register for this webinar
The time listed for this seminar is Pacific Time. |
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Wednesday, July 20
Legacy Family Tree (Webinar)
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
One Hour to Master Your Camera Settings - Jared Hodges
This webinar will cover the absolutes of shooting good pictures with any camera. It covers shutter speed, aperture and ISO at the intermediate and advanced levels.
Click on the link to register for this webinar
The time listed for this seminar is Pacific Time. |
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Wednesday, August 3
Legacy Family Tree (Webinar)
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
The Staff of the U.S. Census - Seema Kenney
Just who was creating the documents genealogists typically turn to first? What rules did they follow? How long did they have to complete their job? How big is an enumeration district? These questions, and more, probably occur to anyone doing extensive research in the U.S. Census reports. This talk reviews the staffing, training, search for accuracy, penalties for non-cooperation, and bureaucracy of the U.S. Census from 1790 through 1950.
Click on the link to register for this webinar
The time listed for this seminar is Pacific Time. |
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Friday, August 5
Legacy Family Tree (Webinar)
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
African Americans Heading West - Janice Lovelace, PhD
After the end of the Civil War in 1865, African Americans began leaving the areas where they had been enslaved. Many went to North to larger towns where work was more plentiful. But less discussed is that a number went West to farm, using the Homestead Act of 1862 to claim land of their own. Other settled in and helped develop some all-Black towns in Kansas and Oklahoma. Still others headed to the Pacific Coast for work. What can we find out about these settlers’ lives? Where can we find records?
Click on the link to register for this webinar
The time listed for this seminar is Pacific Time. |
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Wednesday, August 10
Legacy Family Tree (Webinar)
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Need Help with Grammar and Punctuation? There’s a Tool for That!- Cathie Sherwood
We all want our writing to be clear and concise and agonise over getting it just right. Is that the correct word? Have I put the comma in the right place? Should that be an em-dash or an en-dash? Sometimes we just need a tool to help us identify the typos and grammatical inconsistencies or highlight the punctuation errors. This session will demonstrate free tools to improve our writing and help us become better writers
Click on the link to register for this webina
https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/need-help-with-grammar-and-punctuation-theres-a-tool-for-that/
The time listed for this seminar is Pacific Time.
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Tuesday, August 16
Legacy Family Tree (Webinar)
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Finding Fayette’s Father: Autosomal DNA Reveals Misattributed Parentage - Jennifer Zinck, CG
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Wednesday, August 17
Legacy Family Tree (Webinar)
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
FamilySearch.org – 5 More Links You Have to Try - Devin Ashby
FamilySearch.org is still a big website. Have you ever wondered if you could search multiple sections of the site at once? What about the best place to go to find hints to add people to the tree? What about experiences that don’t require an account? Come learn about 5 more links you have to try!
Click on the link to register for this webinar.
https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/familysearch-org-5-more-links-you-have-to-try/
The time listed for this seminar is Pacific Time.
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Friday, August 19
Legacy Family Tree (Webinar)
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Tracing Your Alberta Connections - Dave Obee
Alberta is unique among the 10 Canadian provinces. It was the last of the three Prairie provinces to be opened to homesteading, which meant land in that province was available just as quality homesteading land dried up in the United States. That brought a rush from south of the border, and the American influence is still felt today. There has been another mass influx of people eager to work in the energy industry. Many of the key sources used in researching your ancestors or cousins in Alberta are also unique, so local knowledge is essential. This session identifies those sources for you, and will help you get results in your searches.
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Wednesday, August 24
Legacy Family Tree (Webinar)
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Researching Oklahoma Roots - Billie Stone Fogarty, M.Ed.
The 46th state has a much longer history and more available records than most people realize. You may have discovered a possible link to Oklahoma, a Choctaw word meaning “red people.” Or perhaps you want to search for an elusive ancestor who may have hidden in Indian Territory or Oklahoma Territory, the “Twin Territories” that combined to become Oklahoma. This introduction to Oklahoma genealogical research will highlight the unique records that were created due to our unusual and exciting history.
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Wednesday, August 31
Legacy Family Tree (Webinar)
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Direct You Letters to San Jose: Following Ancestors' Migration Trails - David W. Jackson
U.S. Migration patterns trended from the east to west coasts as Manifest Destiny played out in our American ancestors’ lives. Did they write letters? Yes, they did. Did they keep a diary? Likely. But, have those documents survived, and if so where might they be located? Follow through historical documents the 100+year Westward Migration of one family who created, saved, and handed down pertinent historical documents pinpointing their migration from Kentucky to Illinois in the early 1830s, chronicled an overland journey to the California Gold Rush 20 years later in 1850, then later emigrated from Illinois to Kansas in the early days of the Civil War. Discover what brought one descendant to Kansas City, Missouri, after World War II. Where’s their next stop? This case study is studded with potential research avenues for any genealogist, anthropologist, archivist, cartographer, or automobile enthusiast.
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