Have You Registered for SLIG and SLIG Academy 2023?
If you have not yet registered, now is the time!
We have limited openings in the following courses:
SLIG Courses (Virtual, January 23-27, 2023)
Course 1: Behind the Scenes at FamilySearch: Technology and Features
Course 3: Advanced Techniques: Material Culture Research Techniques for Genealogy
Course 5: Corpus Juris: Advanced Legal Concepts for Genealogy
Course 7: Capitol Kin: Researching Ancestors Who Lived in Washington, D.C.
Course 8: African American Genealogy Methods and Strategies
Course 11: DNA Dreamers: Integrating DNA Evidence to Resolve Complex Cases
Course 12: Applied Genealogical Methods Workshop: Hands-on Skillbuilding
Course 13: Advanced Genealogical Methods
Access Course Information Here
FindMyPast Free Access to Records
Explore more free records than ever before until November 14
This Remembrance weekend, Findmypast is offering free access to more records than ever before.
Discover the military heroes in your family in the largest collection of British Army records anywhere online. Or trace their stories from cradle to grave, with billions of detail-rich family records.
Take advantage and search for free until Monday November, 14 at 10:00 GMT*.
The 1921 Census of England & Wales is excluded from this free access promotion.
GEDmatch: Features Every Genealogist Needs to Understand & Use
Brought to you by American Ancestors
Live Broadcast: Thursday, November 17, 1:00–2:00 p.m. (ET)
Presented by: Tim Janzen, M.D.
Cost: FREE
In recent years, GEDmatch has developed increasingly powerful tools for genetic genealogists. With genetic profiles of about 1.8 million people in the database, GEDmatch’s database size and the analytical tools offered allow you to further your genealogical research and to help break through genealogical brick walls. These tools are flexible and allow for more accurate genetic analysis of the matching segment data than what other companies provide.
This presentation will highlight the most important features of GEDmatch that every genealogist needs to understand and to use such as the one-to-one, one-to-many, phasing, admixture, triangulation, matching segment search, Lazarus, AutoSegment, AutoKinship, AutoTree, multiple kit analysis, and other features.
Stacy Schiff with The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams
Brought to you by American Ancestors
Live Broadcast: Tuesday, November 29, 6:00–7:00 p.m. (ET)
Moderated by Ryan J. Woods, EVP and COO American Ancestors/NEHGS
Produced by the GBH Forum Network
Cost: FREE
Thomas Jefferson once asserted that if there was any leader of the Revolution, “Samuel Adams was the man.” His cousin John Adams said that without him “the true history of the American Revolution could not be written.” Now Stacy Schiff, one of the few and most prominent women writing American history, reveals how Adams rose to become one of the most successful revolutionaries of all time–a singular figure at a singular moment. Join us to learn more about The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams.
New Recordings in the GSGM Member Corner
Check out the GSGM member corner for the following newly posted recordings:
Website video tour
Trace Your Family Beginning Genealogy Class - Getting the Facts Down All in One Place - Part 1
Oct 17 GSGM Member Meeting - 2022-23 budget and by-laws amendments
Oct 17 GSGM General Meeting - Open House and Networking Event
An NGSQ Case Study: DNA Corroborates Oral Tradition
Hosted by the Florida Genealogical Society - Tampa
Speaker: LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson, JD, LLM, CG®, CGL(SM), FASG
Program Description
This lecture is based on a case study that was the lead article in the June 2020 edition of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly. The speaker will provide information needed to make sound decisions on when DNA tests can or should be used in genealogical research, and how to meet the DNA-specific genealogy standards for accuracy and completeness. The lecture will include an overview of available direct-to-consumer tests, a discussion of the elements of a targeted testing plan, and information about analyzing DNA test results.
American Ancestors Upcoming Events
Upcoming Online Learning from American Ancestors.
https://www.americanancestors.org/events
Ask the Experts: Writing Your Family’s Story
Sponsored by the Allen County Public Library
Join us for a FREE, virtual program on Saturday, October 29th at 2:30 PM EDT!
At some point in the research process, we all realize that we need to start writing our family’s stories down, but the process of getting started can be difficult! Join senior librarian John Beatty for a half hour Ask the Experts session all about writing your family’s story!
Register in advance for this program! https://acpl.libnet.info/event/7249202
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the program.
How to Find and Use Military Records
Saturday, November 12
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
3650 Summitt Blvd, Main PBC Public Library
Jayme Bosio, Government Research Service Librarian for the Palm Beach County Library System will present a program on "How to Find and Use Military Records".
New Developments on MyHeritage
Genealogical Society of Broward County invites you to our free virtual November program, New Developments on MyHeritage, on Sunday, November 6th, from 1:30 pm to 3:00pm (Eastern).
(Free) Registration Required: https://gsbcfl.org/eventListings.php?nm=71
After registering you will receive a Zoom link to join the webinar.
1:30 pm EST - GSBC Open Meeting & Members Only Prize Drawing
2:00 pm EST - Presentation Begins Followed by Q & A
Share An Event With Us!
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Register for the British Institute
Registration for the British Institute remains open as we prepare for week two. All courses include access to the recordings, the full syllabus, and bonus content for each class, such as slides and instructor notes to guide your research.
Pricing is based on two factors:
Are you a member of ISBGFH? Membership discounts apply. Not a member? Join now! What you save may pay for your membership.
How many courses are you taking? You can still take from one to four courses, but only the Welsh Research and Writing Your Family History courses can be taken "live" via Zoom.
Are you ready to register? You can register at the bottom of this page
Curious about the courses or instructors? Visit our Meet the Instructors page, or Course Descriptions page.
Need more information? See our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Still have questions? Contact Megan Heyl, British Institute Director
FamilySearch.org Free Webinars
Visit https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/Family_History_Library_Classes_and_Webinars to see what webinars are available from FamilySearch.org.
American Ancestors Research Tools
This Summer explore other research tools from American Ancestors:
Legacy Family Tree Webinars
Fantastic free live webinars from Legacy Family Tree Webinars. Check out the details here: Click here to register
Find A Grave and Tombstone Symbols
Something to do when traveling this Summer is visit cemeteries. FamilyTree magazine has an interesting article to help you. It comes with a handout about tombstones symbols and a slide show. Also, sign up to be a Find a Grave volunteer and use their app to fulfill photo requests!
Gravestone Symbols and Their Hidden Meanings
Hidden Meanings of Gravestone Symbols - slideshow link
Allen County Public Library (ACPL) Free Access to PERSI
Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is giving researchers free access to PERSI. FamilyTree Magazine created a 7 mins video showing how to use it. The periodical source index is a portal to millions of genealogy articles.
MyHeritage’s New Features
Watch the below video to find out about MyHeritage’s new features, including new records, managing multiple parents (adoptive and blood), and photo tagging.
Tips for Filipino Genealogy — An Interview with Todd Lucero Sales
A discussion about the migration of Puerto Ricans to the Philippines in the 1900s and the colony of Puerto Ricans still living there today.
https://familytreemagazine.com/podcasts/tips-for-filipino-genealogy
National Hispanic Heritage Month Resources
The National Genealogical Society (NGS) is pleased to join the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month (15 September–15 October). As noted on the Library of Congress’s National Hispanic Heritage Month website, this month honors the "histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America."
Each year, the National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers hosts a competition for a theme and illustration to support National Hispanic Heritage Month. Ms. Irene Matos Chan created the winning poster (pictured above) that reflects the 2022 theme, "Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation."
We hope the resources listed below will help everyone with Hispanic/Latino roots build their family tree.
Many thanks to FamilySearch, RootsTech, and Ancestry® for making the following items available for free online:
FamilySearch Wiki on Hispanic Family History Resources
RootsTech series by Ancestry® on Discovering Your Hispanic Heritage including sessions in English and Spanish and access to the 1930 Mexico Census
RootsTech series on How to Explain Family Relationships in Spanish
For more on exploring Hispanic/Latino genealogy and family history, check out the online resources offered by Colleen Robledo Greene, MLIS, speaker and NGS member. NGS' Research in the States books on Arizona, California, New Mexico, and others also reference research resources such as:
National Park Service's Mission 2000 - A Searchable Database of Spanish Mission Records
University of California, Berkeley, Bancroft Library's Latin Americana and Western Americana Collections
National Hispanic Cultural Center's History and Literary Arts, Library, and Archives
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