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• 200+ new online sessions in over 26 languages

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Genealogy Meets AI: Panel Discussion

Dive into the intersection of cutting-edge AI technology and traditional genealogy methods. Our panel of experts will discuss practical applications, ethical challenges, and the future of AI in family history research, empowering you to harness its potential responsibly. Panelists include

• Andrew Redfern

• Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D., J.D.

• Diana Elder, AG, AGL

• Mark Thompson

• Steve Little

• Thomas MacEntee.

Wed, Jan 8, 2025: 8:00 pm EST

Link to register

Dual Citizenship: Ireland and Italy

January 7, 2025, 7:00–8:00 p.m. ET | Online via Zoom

Join us for an online webinar led by genealogical educator Melissa Johnson to learn more about Irish and Italian dual citizenship, including its benefits, the laws governing citizenship, records needed to apply, and other information necessary for compiling a successful dual citizenship application.

This is a free webinar, but registration is required. 

The MDPLS Community Memory Project: Understanding and Utilizing Community Archives

https://www.mdpls.org/dc-blog-twentyfour-sep

Resources for National Hispanic Heritage Month

Join the National Genealogical Society (NGS) in the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month (15 September–15 October) honoring the "histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America."

Below are resources that may be helpful to anyone researching Hispanic/Latino family histories.

• Hispanic Family History Resources page on the FamilySearch Wiki

• Documentary Relations of the Southwest from the University of Arizona Institutional Repository

• Early California Population Project by the Huntington Library

• Research Resources from the New Mexico Genealogical Society

• Mission 2000: Spanish Mission Records by the National Park Service

• Texas Colonial Period Subject Guide by the Briscoe Center for American History

• Diccionario geográfico-estadístico-histórico de España y sus posesiones de Ultramar by Pascual Madoz

• Guia de los Archivos de la Iglesia de España by the Diocesan Archive of Barcelona for the Association of Church Archivists in Spain with the collaboration of the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Sports

• Portal de Archivos Españoles (PARES) / Spanish Archives Portal

• Diccionario geográfico, histórico y biográfico de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos by Antonio García Cubas

• Guadalajara Dispensas includes names from the archives of the Catholic Diocese of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

• Valladolid Dispensas with indexes to the FamilySearch microfilms related to the "Antiguo Obispado Catolico de Michoacan"

• Mexican Genealogy Resources by Moises Garza

• Resources and Links from the Cuban Genealogy Club of Miami, Fl., Inc.

• Great New Mexico Pedigree Database from the Hispanic Genealogical Research Center of New Mexico

Early Migrations Into and Out of New England

New England has long been a common stop and destination along popular migration routes throughout history. As a result, many of us with early roots in the United States have New England ancestors! In this online lecture, Chief Genealogist David Allen Lambert will discuss common 17th, 18th, and 19th-century migration patterns into and out of the region, key record sets for tracing these migrations, and more.

Learn More and Register

30% off an All Access or World Explorer Subscription

Enter your AARP membership number on the Ancestry website, or mention it by phone.

Members save 30% on the first year of an All Access or a World Explorer subscription and get access to records and online tools to search, save and share their family history.  If you’re new to Ancestry, you’ll receive the discount on the first year of your subscription only. If you already have an Ancestry account, you’ll receive the discount when you renew your subscription for a year.

Get Started with Your FREE National Genealogical Society Membership!

Have you claimed your FREE National Genealogical Society membership from Grouper yet? If not, now's the perfect time to join other NGS members who enjoy this exclusive benefit!
 

Why Participate?

• Grouper reimburses you for your National Genealogical Society membership.

• Stay active and connected with our vibrant genealogy community.

• Elevate your membership experience and stay socially fit.

Ready to Sign Up? Just visit groupergroups.com/NGS and check your eligibility.
 

Take advantage of this opportunity to enhance your genealogy experience with the National Genealogical Society and Grouper.

FREE 20-minute consultation with a research specialist at FamilySearch

If you need help with your own family history research, please schedule a FREE 20-minute consultation with a research specialist. 

Click here to sign up for your consultation!

FamilySearch Library Webinar

Thursday, Sep 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM MDT - "Overview of FamilySearch."  Register here: https://streamyard.com/watch/SbNxXNiagucr

FamilyTreeWebinars.com Update - September 2024

Live Webinars in September

• AI and Family History: Extending Beyond the Basics by Andrew Redfern

• Luff In The Devon Cottages: Exploring A One-Place Study by Kirsty Gray by Kirsty Gray

• The Neighbors Knew: Strategies for Finding YOUR Ancestral Details in THEIR Records by Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA

• Translating German Newspapers – As Easy as Eins, Zwei, Drei by Mary Kircher Roddy, CG

• Finding John Lee: The Saga Continues by Nicka Smith

• Explore Millions of Norwegian Historical Records by Vidar Øverlie

• A Myriad of Slave Databases by LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson, JD, LLM, CG, CGL, FASG

• Practical chromosome mapping: gaining insights from segments of DNA by Jonny Perl

• The Real Life of New England Vital Records by Diane MacLean Boumenot, CG

• Broken Branches: How to Detect Cases of Misattributed Parentage in Your Family Tree by Paul Woodbury, MEd., AG

• Using the Hudson Bay Company Records for Genealogy Research by Tara Shymanski

• Researching in Jalisco by Lisa Medina

• 5 Ways to Make the Most of MyHeritage.com Photo Tools by Maureen Taylor

• Les pages de profil améliorées et autres fonctionnalités de l’arbre généalogique sur MyHeritage by Elisabeth Zetland

• Buried in the Federal Records Center: Uncovering XC Pension Files by Alec Ferretti

• Church Records in Archives by Melissa Barker

• Top 10 Tips for Working with the Old German Handwriting by Katherine Schober, MA

• Irish Landed Estates by Natalie Bodle

• Reuniting Sisters Separated During WWII After 70 Years by Nitay Elboym

• Finding Origins & Birth Families: Methods That Work by Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL

Register in bulk here.

American Ancestors Family History Courses On-Demand

Online Seminar

Researching American Revolutionary War Patriots

Presented by Jonathan Hill, David Allen Lambert, Melanie McComb,

and Elizabeth Peay

Originally broadcasted January 2024

Cost: $125

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Demystifying DNA: Getting Started with Genetic Genealogy

Presented by Melanie McComb

Originally broadcasted February 2024

Cost: $85

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Writing & Publishing Your Family History

Presented by Cecile Engeln, Kyle Hurst, and Sharon Inglis

Originally broadcasted February 2024

Cost: $125

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Using Irish Land Records in Your Family History Research

Presented by Sheilagh Doerfler, Judy Lucey, Rhonda R. McClure, Melanie McComb,

and Eileen Pironti

Originally broadcasted February

and March 2024

Cost: $125

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Basics of Early New England Research

Presented by Christopher C. Child, David Allen Lambert, and Melanie McComb

Originally broadcasted March 2024

Cost: $125

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Ohio Family History Research

Presented by Sheilagh Doerfler, Hallie Kirchner, Rhonda R. McClure,

and Melanie McComb

Originally broadcasted April 2024

Cost: $115

Learn More and Purchase Now

The Fall 2024 British Connections Issue has Arrived!

For members of GSGM, look for the latest issue in the member corner!

North Carolina Genealogical Society 2024 Fall Conference In-Person in Raleigh, NC or Virtual from Home

Join us for “North Carolina Homecoming,” our 50th anniversary celebration at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh, NC or online from home on October 25 and 26, 2024.  

Great TOPICS

Learn about the very latest advances in using Artificial Intelligence tools for your research as well as how to effectively work with your DNA results. Other topics include North Carolina records and resources, research techniques, and more.

Great VALUE

There will be 15 lectures and other activities held in-person in Raleigh, and 8 of those will be streamed live for online attendees.  All 15 lectures will be recorded and available for both online and in-person registrants to view at your leisure until December 31, 2024.  This is quite a value for only $89 ($79 for NCGS members) - around $6 per lecture, and you’ll get to see them all!

Great SPEAKERS

Our featured speakers are Dana Leeds, genetic genealogist and creator of the Leeds Method DNA tool, and Steve Little, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program Director for the National Genealogical Society.  Others speaking are Gay H. Baynes, David M. McCorkle, Cheri Hudson Passey, Jon Marie Pearson, Diane L. Richard, Renate Yarborough Sanders, and Edward J. Swierczewski Jr.

And MORE!

There are optional workshops for in-depth learning on selected topics such as land platting using metes and bounds. Other activities include a “Meet & Greet” reception, vendor exhibits, a trivia quiz with prizes, and even free individual genealogy help sessions.

Raleigh is home to the main record repositories and resources for North Carolina genealogical research. Consider spending an extra day or two to take advantage of these resources to help with your research.

For more information and to register, see https://ncgenealogy.org/fall2024

Genetic Genealogy with Genealogist Phillip Nicholas

Sponsored by Miami-Dade Public Library

October 26th and November 23rd

Register at the links below.

October 26th: https://mdpls.org/event/11707840  

November 23rd: https://mdpls.org/event/11707841  

“Caribbean Genealogy: Genealogy Research in the Spanish-speaking Caribbean”

Hosted by Miami-Dade Public Library System

Saturday, September 14th

On Zoom

2-3 pm

Register here: https://mdpls.org/event/11260493

Free Virtual Evening Events to Explore Genealogy Research Tools

Join Lynn Turner, AG, FUGA, for updates from FamilySearch, Richard K. Miller showcasing Goldie May's efficiency, Carly Morgan on organizing with Family Tree Notebooks, and Ellen Goodwin from Artifcts revealing why our stuff matters.

Don't miss out! Learn more about each session on the GRIP website and register now.

Member Corner Updates

Visit the Member Corner to Watch These Recordings:

• Immigration

• Last chance to watch Getting Your DNA Bearings by Paula Williams before it is deleted!

Also added:

• The new issue of British Connections is available

CGC Website – A Tour of our Resources

Topic: A "tour" of the many resources and documents on the Cuban Genealogy Club Website

Date and Time: Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2 PM via Zoom

This meeting is open to the public. Registration is mandatory. Please register PRIOR to Saturday to avoid delays in entering the meeting.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUufuGppj0rGdKQioCTm52Xup9GYjDvTWhv#/registration

Caribbean Genealogy Series

Genealogist Irisneri Alicea Flores will be presenting two programs about conducting genealogical research in the Spanish-speaking Caribbean.

The first program will be in English on June 22nd. Registration link: https://mdpls.org/event/10816189

The second will be in Spanish on July 20th.  Registration link: https://mdpls.org/event/10797920.