Webinars

Minnesota Genealogy Crash Course

Find Your Ancestors in the North Star State Whether your ancestors were Scandinavian settlers of the Minnesota territory, French fur trades or native Sioux, you’re in for a treat. The Land of 10,000 Lakes offers a wealth of resources for genealogical research, and many of them are online. Paula Stuart-Warren will shares her special techniques and advice for revealing your roots in the North Star State. This webinar comes with a free copy of our Minnesota Research Guide. SESSION STATUS: Digital Recording Available (Download Here) … Learn More →

Using Probate Records

Probate records are a tremendous, though somewhat intimidating, source of genealogical information. Many family historians don’t realize that even poor ancestors may have left behind a probate file filled to the brim with valuable information. Popular genealogist and blogger Marian Pierre-Louis demystifies the process of finding and interpreting the probate records left behind by your ancestors. Date: Digital Recording Available (Download Here) Starting Time: On-Demand Length: 1 hour Price: $39.99 for individual video class or $59.99 for the complete Power Course Probing for Clues Presenter: … Learn More →

Online Census Secrets: Best Websites and Strategies to Find Your Ancestors

Census records are the number one resource for US genealogy. Use them to trace your ancestral families back in time decade by decade, or even to discover new branches of your family tree. All US census records up to 1940 are now online. Most genealogists know, though, that it’s not as easy as simply typing in a name. To successfully trace your ancestors, you need to know where to look and how to make the most of census websites. This hour-long webinar will tell you … Learn More →

Indiana Genealogy Crash Course

Find Your Hoosier State Ancestors Whether you’re descended from American Indians like the Miami or Potawatomi tribes, railroad workers who came through in the 1850s, or African-Americans who migrated north in the early 1900s, it’s highly likely that you have heritage in the Hoosier state. Professional genealogist Harold Henderson will lend his advice on key strategies to investigate your Indiana genealogy. This webinar comes with a free copy of our Indiana Research Guide. SESSION STATUS: Digital Recording Available (Download Here) STARTING TIME: On-Demand LENGTH: 1 … Learn More →

They’re Alive!

Finding Living Relatives Sooner or later most genealogists find that they have to stop looking for dead people and start looking for living ones. Whether you’re working on adoption research, reconnecting after a generations-old family feud or just looking to share photos with your third cousin, finding living people is a key part of every genealogist’s journey. Thomas MacEntee will share his secrets for finding your long-lost relatives in this webinar. SESSION STATUS: Digital Recording (Download Here) DATE: On-Demand LENGTH: 1 hour PRICE: $39.99 PRESENTER: … Learn More →

Tennessee Genealogy Crash Course

Tennessee earned the nickname The Volunteer State because of the record number of soldiers it provided for both the War of 1812 and Mexican War. This reputation continued into the 1800s. If you have Tennessee ancestor, chances are your they served in the War Between the States: Tennessee provided more soldiers to the Confederate Army than any other state, and more to the Union Army than any Southern state. Whether you are the descendent of a veteran Volunteer or your family was just flying through, … Learn More →

Kentucky Genealogy Crash Course

Whether your ancestors were kings of the Kentucky Derby or bourbon barons, the Bluegrass State offers a wealth of aged-to-perfection history for genealogists to explore. Kentucky was one of the first states to form after the American Revolution, and is sandwiched between seven other states, making it a gateway to the west for travelers, settlers and immigrants. Renowned genealogist and Kentucky records expert J. Mark Lowe shares his special tips and techniques for finding your Kentuckian roots. This webinar comes with a free copy of … Learn More →

How to Make Money From Your Genealogy Blog

Your mama may have told you never to discuss money, but we’re going to break that rule! Clue Wagon blogger Kerry Scott has been blogging for three years, and she’s ready to tell us what she has learned. You’ll see her actual earnings and traffic statistics, and find out exactly what has made money (and what hasn’t) on her blog. Don’t miss this rare look at what you can really expect when you monetize your blog. SESSION STATUS: Digital Recording Available (Download Here) STARTING TIME: On-Demand … Learn More →

Michigan Genealogy Crash Course

Find Your Great Lakes Ancestors Michigan may be known for its tranquil lakes, but far more important to genealogists, its wealth of resources range as wide and deep as its biggest body of water. Whether your ancestors were Detroit natives or simply passed through Grand Rapids, the records available to a hungry researcher are as ripe for the picking as a Michigan cherry in July. Session Status: Digital Recording (Download Here) Date: On-Demand Length: 1 hour Price: $39.99 Presenter: Kris Rzepczynski, Genealogy Coordinator for the … Learn More →

Organize Your Family Archive

Did you inherit a family archive? Is it a blessing or a burden? Family Tree Magazine Publisher Allison Dolan inherited nearly two dozen boxes of family history when her grandparents downsized and moved to a smaller home. Now she’s faced with deciding what to keep and how to store those family treasures. Follow along as Denise Levenick from The Family Curatorworks with Allison to organize her family archive. If you’ve inherited a similar family archive, you will find ideas and inspiration in this webinar. SESSION … Learn More →