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Betsy Grant: A Fight for Freedom, Land, Education, and Love
Sarah Elizabeth Grant, also known as Betsy, was born enslaved in 1837 in Greene County, Georgia. In 2022, a tweet from the Smithsonian Transcription Center shed light on a letter she wrote to the Freedmen’s Bureau, showing up on the timeline of one of her great-nephews: Orice Jenkins. Further research by Orice revealed Betsy’s complex story, as the daughter of an enslaved woman and a free man of color, who sued her enslaver after emancipation. Various resources were used to determine the identity of her parents, including DNA results, court records, Freedmen’s Bureau records, newspapers, and the new Full-Text Search feature on FamilySearch, leading to the uncovering of a historical phenomenon in the Grant family.
Sarah Elizabeth Grant, also known as Betsy, was born enslaved in 1837 in Greene County, Georgia. In 2022, a tweet from the Smithsonian Transcription Center shed light on a letter she wrote to the Freedmen’s Bureau, showing up on the timeline of one of her great-nephews: Orice Jenkins. Further research by Orice revealed Betsy’s complex story, as the daughter of an enslaved woman and a free man of color, who sued her enslaver after emancipation. Various resources were used to determine the identity of her parents, including DNA results, court records, Freedmen’s Bureau records, newspapers, and the new Full-Text Search feature on FamilySearch, leading to the uncovering of a historical phenomenon in the Grant family.
Fri, October 10 2025: 18:00 UTC
59:30
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Bring ‘Em Back to Life: Creating an Ancestor Profile
Brick walls stymy our research when we can go no further. The video presents a methodology for organizing all the evidence you have acquired, re-reading it as if you have never seen it before, and creating a written biographical profile based on what you know. You’ll identify important gaps that must be researched, conflicting evidence, and begin to think like your ancestor. You will add other people’s information, events at the local, national, and international levels, and personal details. You will learn how to effectively build a biographical context and then identify information to develop an expanded research plan. Say farewell to many brick walls and hello to completely new insights. This webinar was first released 14 November 2019 on the Genealogy Guys Learn website.
Brick walls stymy our research when we can go no further. The video presents a methodology for organizing all the evidence you have acquired, re-reading it as if you have never seen it before, and creating a written biographical profile based on what you know. You’ll identify important gaps that must be researched, conflicting evidence, and begin to think like your ancestor. You will add other people’s information, events at the local, national, and international levels, and personal details. You will learn how to effectively build a biographical context and then identify information to develop an expanded research plan. Say farewell to many brick walls and hello to completely new insights. This webinar was first released 14 November 2019 on the Genealogy Guys Learn website.
Thu, October 9 2025: 12:00 UTC
1:20:20
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7 Essential Tips for Starting German Genealogy
If you’re just starting out, German genealogy can seem incredibly overwhelming. Records in a foreign language, which are written in old-fashioned handwriting, are enough to make finding German ancestors seem near impossible to researchers looking to cross the pond. Luckily, there’s help! In this session, learn the top seven tips to get you started – and confidently embark on – your German genealogy journey.
If you’re just starting out, German genealogy can seem incredibly overwhelming. Records in a foreign language, which are written in old-fashioned handwriting, are enough to make finding German ancestors seem near impossible to researchers looking to cross the pond. Luckily, there’s help! In this session, learn the top seven tips to get you started – and confidently embark on – your German genealogy journey.
Thu, October 9 2025: 0:00 UTC
1:04:30
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Organizing Your DNA Results (2025 update)
Your DNA matches hold powerful clues, but it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume. In this session, we will cover practical strategies to keep your research streamlined and productive. You’ll see how to use Ancestry and MyHeritage labels as powerful filters (not filing cabinets!), focus on the right matches, and apply simple tools like DNA Painter’s matrix to spot meaningful patterns. With a clear step-by-step framework as scaffolding, you’ll discover how to stay organized, reduce confusion, and make steady progress on your family history.
Your DNA matches hold powerful clues, but it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume. In this session, we will cover practical strategies to keep your research streamlined and productive. You’ll see how to use Ancestry and MyHeritage labels as powerful filters (not filing cabinets!), focus on the right matches, and apply simple tools like DNA Painter’s matrix to spot meaningful patterns. With a clear step-by-step framework as scaffolding, you’ll discover how to stay organized, reduce confusion, and make steady progress on your family history.
Wed, October 8 2025: 18:00 UTC
1:01:43
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Filae : la maison des archives originales françaises
Filae vous ouvre les archives françaises en vous donnant un accès direct aux documents originaux grâce à l’indexation nominative : état civil, recensements, tables de successions, bulletin des lois… Ce webinaire explore nos collections et nos outils de recherche. Apprenez à mener des enquêtes efficaces pour reconstituer les familles et bâtir un arbre généalogique fiable, où chaque événement est prouvé par sa source.
Filae vous ouvre les archives françaises en vous donnant un accès direct aux documents originaux grâce à l’indexation nominative : état civil, recensements, tables de successions, bulletin des lois… Ce webinaire explore nos collections et nos outils de recherche. Apprenez à mener des enquêtes efficaces pour reconstituer les familles et bâtir un arbre généalogique fiable, où chaque événement est prouvé par sa source.
Tue, October 7 2025: 14:00 UTC
1:06:34
Ten Tantalizing Sources and the Lessons They Teach
The more research you do, the more unusual records you find, and the more you learn about possibilities for solving seemingly difficult genealogical problems. Enjoy ten favorite sources and learn how they helped solve mysteries. After this webinar, you will be primed to get beyond censuses, vital records, and passenger manifests!
The more research you do, the more unusual records you find, and the more you learn about possibilities for solving seemingly difficult genealogical problems. Enjoy ten favorite sources and learn how they helped solve mysteries. After this webinar, you will be primed to get beyond censuses, vital records, and passenger manifests!
Fri, October 3 2025: 18:00 UTC
17:33
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An Ontario Genealogist’s Gem
Following the War of 1812 a charity called the Loyal and Patriotic Society of Upper Canada was founded to provide financial support for the families of men who were injured or died serving in the colonial militia. The report that was published in 1817 is absolute gem for genealogists researching early Ontario families. From dry-as-dust financial tables to heart-wrenching stories of pain and sacrifice, this little-known publication has it all.
Following the War of 1812 a charity called the Loyal and Patriotic Society of Upper Canada was founded to provide financial support for the families of men who were injured or died serving in the colonial militia. The report that was published in 1817 is absolute gem for genealogists researching early Ontario families. From dry-as-dust financial tables to heart-wrenching stories of pain and sacrifice, this little-known publication has it all.
Thu, October 2 2025: 12:00 UTC
1:20:40
Foundations in DNA 5 of 5: Understanding Ethnicity Estimates
Ethnicity estimates can provide a fascinating glimpse into your ancestral origins, but understanding their scope and limitations is key. This session examines how testing companies generate ethnicity estimates, what they reveal, and how they can be used in genealogical research. Discover how to interpret these estimates in the context of your family history and integrate them with other tools for a more complete picture of your heritage.
Ethnicity estimates can provide a fascinating glimpse into your ancestral origins, but understanding their scope and limitations is key. This session examines how testing companies generate ethnicity estimates, what they reveal, and how they can be used in genealogical research. Discover how to interpret these estimates in the context of your family history and integrate them with other tools for a more complete picture of your heritage.
Wed, October 1 2025: 18:00 UTC
50:14
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From The Ashes: The 1922 Irish Public Record Office Fire and Irish Genealogy
The destruction of the Public Records Office in June 1922 at the outset of the Irish Civil War has cast a long shadow over Irish genealogical research. Anyone who has sought their Irish ancestors has likely encountered frustration at the gaps in available records caused by this disaster. But how much do we really know about the events that caused the fire and were all our records really lost? This talk will explore the background to the Public Record Office fire and address some of the myths that have grown up around it. It will also examine how recent advances in conservation techniques and modern technology are allowing the recovery of some records previously believed lost, with a particular focus on the recent Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland Project.
The destruction of the Public Records Office in June 1922 at the outset of the Irish Civil War has cast a long shadow over Irish genealogical research. Anyone who has sought their Irish ancestors has likely encountered frustration at the gaps in available records caused by this disaster. But how much do we really know about the events that caused the fire and were all our records really lost? This talk will explore the background to the Public Record Office fire and address some of the myths that have grown up around it. It will also examine how recent advances in conservation techniques and modern technology are allowing the recovery of some records previously believed lost, with a particular focus on the recent Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland Project.
Wed, October 1 2025: 9:00 UTC

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2:31
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Comment j’ai corrigé la photo de finissant de mon fils avec l’outil d’expansion générative de Photoshop
Les sous-titres et la voix de cette vidéo ont été doublés en français à l’aide de l’IA. Découvrez comment l’outil Génératif Expand de Photoshop a sauvé un faux pas photographique dans cette courte vidéo pratique de TechZone. Apprenez comment une simple fonctionnalité d’IA a transformé un portrait senior trop étroit en un souvenir digne d’un cadre. Idéal pour les généalogistes et les utilisateurs curieux de technologie cherchant à améliorer ou réparer des images en utilisant des outils modernes et accessibles. D’autres utilisations de l’outil, ainsi que d’autres outils, sont également discutées.
Les sous-titres et la voix de cette vidéo ont été doublés en français à l’aide de l’IA. Découvrez comment l’outil Génératif Expand de Photoshop a sauvé un faux pas photographique dans cette courte vidéo pratique de TechZone. Apprenez comment une simple fonctionnalité d’IA a transformé un portrait senior trop étroit en un souvenir digne d’un cadre. Idéal pour les généalogistes et les utilisateurs curieux de technologie cherchant à améliorer ou réparer des images en utilisant des outils modernes et accessibles. D’autres utilisations de l’outil, ainsi que d’autres outils, sont également discutées.
Tue, May 20 2025: 0:00 UTC
2:31
375 views
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How I Fixed My Son’s Senior Picture with Photoshop’s Generative Expand tool
Discover how Photoshop’s Generative Expand tool rescued a photo mishap in this short, practical TechZone video. Learn how a simple AI feature transformed a too-narrow senior portrait into a frame-worthy keepsake. Ideal for genealogists and tech-curious users looking to enhance or repair images using modern, accessible tools. Other uses for the tool, as well as other tools are also discussed.
Discover how Photoshop’s Generative Expand tool rescued a photo mishap in this short, practical TechZone video. Learn how a simple AI feature transformed a too-narrow senior portrait into a frame-worthy keepsake. Ideal for genealogists and tech-curious users looking to enhance or repair images using modern, accessible tools. Other uses for the tool, as well as other tools are also discussed.
Tue, May 20 2025: 0:00 UTC
6:50
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Creating Genealogy Images with ChatGPT
In this TechZone video, we’ll explain how you can create AI-generated images with ChatGPT to enrich your genealogy research and presentations. Discover practical tips for visualizing historical contexts, creating custom family tree illustrations, and bringing ancestral stories to life.
In this TechZone video, we’ll explain how you can create AI-generated images with ChatGPT to enrich your genealogy research and presentations. Discover practical tips for visualizing historical contexts, creating custom family tree illustrations, and bringing ancestral stories to life.
Fri, January 3 2025: 12:00 UTC
10:21
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Machine Translation: What is it and how do you use it effectively in your genealogy research?
If you’ve used Google Translate, DeepL, or Bing Translator, you’ve probably used machine translation. But do you know how it works and when it’s most helpful in your genealogy research? This brief TechZone will introduce the concept of machine translation, show some examples of how it works, and suggest when it should and should not be used in genealogy research.
If you’ve used Google Translate, DeepL, or Bing Translator, you’ve probably used machine translation. But do you know how it works and when it’s most helpful in your genealogy research? This brief TechZone will introduce the concept of machine translation, show some examples of how it works, and suggest when it should and should not be used in genealogy research.
Thu, November 7 2024: 12:00 UTC
5:38
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Tips for Searching Genealogy Archives
Are you finding that your searches return too many records? Using wildcards like “”, * and – can narrow down your results to the records you really need. We’ll walk you through using them step by step.
Are you finding that your searches return too many records? Using wildcards like “”, * and – can narrow down your results to the records you really need. We’ll walk you through using them step by step.
Thu, October 24 2024: 12:00 UTC
9:35
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Transferring Genealogy Gedcom Files
Gedcom files are the universal standard for transferring genealogy information from one program format to another. In this TechZone video learn how to create and export a gedcom file from an online tree and then import that file into a desktop genealogy program. Next we’ll export from a desktop program and import into a different online tree.
Gedcom files are the universal standard for transferring genealogy information from one program format to another. In this TechZone video learn how to create and export a gedcom file from an online tree and then import that file into a desktop genealogy program. Next we’ll export from a desktop program and import into a different online tree.
Thu, August 22 2024: 6:00 UTC
13:31
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AI and Genealogy: Using AI to Get Genealogy Research Help
While artificial intelligence won’t help you find specific records for genealogical research, AI can summarize the record sets you should consult for your search. Learn how to construct effective prompts and queries to return the best information on a record set.
While artificial intelligence won’t help you find specific records for genealogical research, AI can summarize the record sets you should consult for your search. Learn how to construct effective prompts and queries to return the best information on a record set.
Thu, August 8 2024: 0:04 UTC
14:20
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AI and Genealogy: Using AI to Summarize Genealogy Records
Artificial intelligence can assist in constructing a summary of a document or genealogy record. AI can generate summary text in various formats that you can then add to your research.
Artificial intelligence can assist in constructing a summary of a document or genealogy record. AI can generate summary text in various formats that you can then add to your research.
Thu, August 8 2024: 0:03 UTC
10:31
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AI and Genealogy: Using AI for Social History
While you won’t be able to find genealogy-related records using artificial intelligence, you will be able to use AI to learn more about an ancestor’s “social history.” Social history details how an ancestor lived including where they lived, their occupation, the cost of goods and services, and why they may have migrated to or from a location. Social history “fills in the dash” between an ancestor’s birth date and death date.
While you won’t be able to find genealogy-related records using artificial intelligence, you will be able to use AI to learn more about an ancestor’s “social history.” Social history details how an ancestor lived including where they lived, their occupation, the cost of goods and services, and why they may have migrated to or from a location. Social history “fills in the dash” between an ancestor’s birth date and death date.
Thu, August 8 2024: 0:02 UTC

Webinar Shorts

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17:33
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An Ontario Genealogist’s Gem
Following the War of 1812 a charity called the Loyal and Patriotic Society of Upper Canada was founded to provide financial support for the families of men who were injured or died serving in the colonial militia. The report that was published in 1817 is absolute gem for genealogists researching early Ontario families. From dry-as-dust financial tables to heart-wrenching stories of pain and sacrifice, this little-known publication has it all.
Following the War of 1812 a charity called the Loyal and Patriotic Society of Upper Canada was founded to provide financial support for the families of men who were injured or died serving in the colonial militia. The report that was published in 1817 is absolute gem for genealogists researching early Ontario families. From dry-as-dust financial tables to heart-wrenching stories of pain and sacrifice, this little-known publication has it all.
Thu, October 2 2025: 12:00 UTC
22:33
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Organizing Your Genealogical Files
Overwhelmed with too many paper documents and digital files? Organizing Your Genealogical Files will help you learn to organize these so that you’ll quickly find just the one you need. This webinar was first released 28 December September 2021 on the Genealogy Guys Learn website.
Overwhelmed with too many paper documents and digital files? Organizing Your Genealogical Files will help you learn to organize these so that you’ll quickly find just the one you need. This webinar was first released 28 December September 2021 on the Genealogy Guys Learn website.
Thu, September 11 2025: 12:00 UTC
19:11
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Five Reasons to Build a Genealogy Website
A genealogy website can be anything you wish: a blog, cousin bait, encyclopedia, family tree, newsletter, or photo album, or all of the above. In this webinar short, learn five great reasons to consider building your own, with examples from the popular WordPress platform.
A genealogy website can be anything you wish: a blog, cousin bait, encyclopedia, family tree, newsletter, or photo album, or all of the above. In this webinar short, learn five great reasons to consider building your own, with examples from the popular WordPress platform.
Fri, August 1 2025: 12:00 UTC
15:54
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Cyrillic for Genealogists
This video explains the types of records you may find for your ancestors in the Slavic world. Even Black Sea and Volga Germans will have records written in Cyrillic. I’ll talk about tools you can use to learn to decipher and read these records.
This video explains the types of records you may find for your ancestors in the Slavic world. Even Black Sea and Volga Germans will have records written in Cyrillic. I’ll talk about tools you can use to learn to decipher and read these records.
Fri, June 6 2025: 12:00 UTC
20:09
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FamilySearch Full Text Search: Why aren’t you using it?
FamilySearch full text search is currently in a beta testing phase that is open to the public. FamilySearch has offered this service for free on a select but large set of records. Learn how to activate this feature, utilize it, and reap the benefits of new tech!
FamilySearch full text search is currently in a beta testing phase that is open to the public. FamilySearch has offered this service for free on a select but large set of records. Learn how to activate this feature, utilize it, and reap the benefits of new tech!
Fri, April 18 2025: 12:00 UTC
21:27
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Mastering DNA Match Labels: Utilizing the Power of Your Notes Field
Join us for an engaging presentation to unlock the true potential of your DNA match labels. Dive into the fascinating world of genetic genealogy and discover why the notes field is a vital tool offered by DNA testing sites, allowing for invaluable insights when exploring shared match lists and performing DNA match clustering. Don’t miss out on this enlightening session that will empower you to utilize the Notes field like a pro!
Join us for an engaging presentation to unlock the true potential of your DNA match labels. Dive into the fascinating world of genetic genealogy and discover why the notes field is a vital tool offered by DNA testing sites, allowing for invaluable insights when exploring shared match lists and performing DNA match clustering. Don’t miss out on this enlightening session that will empower you to utilize the Notes field like a pro!
Thu, December 12 2024: 12:00 UTC
19:06
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Keeping Track of Surnames
Make the most of your research time, by knowing exactly what surnames to research and where. This Webinar Short introduces a spreadsheet tool to help you keep track of surnames.
Make the most of your research time, by knowing exactly what surnames to research and where. This Webinar Short introduces a spreadsheet tool to help you keep track of surnames.
Thu, October 10 2024: 12:00 UTC
22:04
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Using AI to Translate German Church Records (and more) into English
Learn how to use Transkribus, ChatGPT and other AI tools to translate German church records, and other records, into English. Learn about cautions and practical uses.
Learn how to use Transkribus, ChatGPT and other AI tools to translate German church records, and other records, into English. Learn about cautions and practical uses.
Fri, July 26 2024: 0:00 UTC
19:20
Explore What’s Changed with HathiTrust
The HathiTrust Digital Library has undergone some big design changes since Colleen’s 2020 webinar. Find out how to navigate these changes while taking a tour of more invaluable types of genealogical sources you can find there.
The HathiTrust Digital Library has undergone some big design changes since Colleen’s 2020 webinar. Find out how to navigate these changes while taking a tour of more invaluable types of genealogical sources you can find there.
Fri, July 19 2024: 12:00 UTC

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