Webinars

Online Military Records

Online Military Records webinar

Document Your Family’s Service Can you remember a time before the internet became a genealogist’s best friend? It’s hard to even comprehend the amount of time and effort the web saves us. And while physical research in archives, libraries and courthouses will always serve a purpose, most of our research these days starts online. When it comes to online military records, a lot has changed in the past few years, including the evolution of Footnote into the military-focused collections of Fold3.com. From the Civil War … Learn More →

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Connecticut Genealogy Crash Course

Find Your Constitution State Ancestors When Pilgrims settled New England in the 17th century, they deemed it ‘vacant soyle’ because of its pristine forests, pastures and planting grounds. Today, Connecticut–a staple of New England nomenclature–is among the most densely populated states in the Union. Whether your ancestor lived in the Dutch colony of New Netherland or an English crown colony, find your answers in this crash course on The Constitute State. Nationally renowned speaker and ‘Who Do You Think You Are’ personality D. Joshua Taylor … Learn More →

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Louisiana Genealogy Crash Course

Find Your Bayou State Ancestors If the US is a melting pot, the convergence of culture evident in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and other Louisiana cities is more like a zesty jumbalaya, exploding with diverse flavors. Many French, Spanish, American Indian and African-American genealogists can trace their roots back to this Southern state, making the Louisiana Genealogy Crash Course perfect for family tree tracers looking to learn more about their relatives’ lives along the Mississippi River. Presenter Charlotte Bocage will provide you with her special … Learn More →

Digitize Your Family History Webinar

Digitize Your Family History

How to Preserve Precious Photos, Documents and Heirlooms Whether your concern is a tear, crack, fade or puncture, digitizing your dearest heirlooms is the perfect way to preserve them for posterity. Learn tips for developing digital copies of photos and documents, and forgo the usual fretting with tricks for scanning fragile and oversized items. Bonus: Those who register early can submit scanned photos or documents of their own for the chance to be used as an example during the live webinar! SESSION STATUS: Digital Recording … Learn More →

North Carolina Genealogy Crash Course

North Carolina Genealogy Crash Course

Just as the fertile North Carolina soil is ideal for tobacco, soybean and cotton plants, the state’s history is rich with vital records and other resources to pollinate your family tree. If you have ancestors with origins in the Tar Heel State – whether they were planters or yeoman farmers, African-American slaves or German immigrants – the North Carolina Genealogy Crash Course is perfect for genealogy enthusiasts looking to learn more about their ancestors’ lives in this Southern state. Presenter David A. Fryxell will provide … Learn More →

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Texas Genealogy Crash Course

Is everything really bigger in Texas? Well, the characters can certainly be larger than life, and if you have ancestors from Texas, you’ll want to uncover their stories. Genealogist Randy Whited will share his special tips and techniques for finding your ancestors in the Lone Star State. This webinar comes with a free copy of our Texas Research Guide. SESSION STATUS: Digital Recording Available (Download Here) STARTING TIME: On-Demand LENGTH: 1 hour PRICE: $39.99 PRESENTER: Randy Whited WHAT YOU’LL LEARN Essential Texas history, from European … Learn More →

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Using Cluster and Collateral Searches to Beat Brick Walls

Find Elusive Ancestors Through Their Friends, Associates and Neighbors What to do when you hit a dreaded brick wall in your genealogy research? Turn to your ancestor’s “FAN club”—that is, the friends, associates and neighbors whose lives intersected with your brick-wall ancestor’s. Researching indirect relations and others in your ancestors’ network can pay off in ways you might not imagine. This one-hour webinar will show you how to defy those dead ends with cluster and collateral search strategies. SESSION STATUS: Digital Recording Available (Download Here) … Learn More →

Canadian Genealogy

Canadian Genealogy for Americans

Do you have origins in Ontario or a maternal line in Montreal? Then you’ll find this webinar on immigration records in the Great White North as sweet as maple syrup. Discover the essential resources for tracing Canada genealogy, including border-crossers who ended up in the United States. SESSION STATUS: Digital Recording (Download Here) DATE: On-Demand LENGTH: 1 hour PRICE: $39.99 PRESENTER: Lisa Alzo WHAT YOU’LL LEARN Brief history of Canada, from viking landings in Newfoundland to the Yukon Gold Rush Basic geography, including a breakdown … Learn More →

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Wisconsin Genealogy Crash Course

From native tribes and fur trappers to beer barons and football legends, Wisconsin’s history includes a wide array of people with a fascinating story to tell. If you have roots in America’s Dairyland, you’ll find a treasure trove of genealogical resources to help you find your ancestor’s place in Wisconsin’s history. Lori Bessler from the Wisconsin Historical Society will share her special tips and techniques for finding records in the Badger State. This webinar comes with a free copy of our Wisconsin Research Guide. Date: … Learn More →