After the Civil War, blacks began searching for a new life, new freedom which involved the quest for land or the security of employment. The passing of the Homestead Act in 1862 did not restrict the acquisition of land to only the white race. There was an opportunity for…
After the Civil War, blacks began searching for a new life, new freedom which involved the quest for land or the security of employment. The passing of the Homestead Act in 1862 did not restrict the acquisition of land to only the white race. There was an opportunity for…
Nebraska – Finding Records (BONUS webinar for subscribers)
Got Nebraska ancestors? In this webinar, Ruby Coleman will dive further into the available records to help you in your quest. Nebraska records begin in approximately 1854 and are primarily kept on a county level. This webinar will present information about the Nebraska State Historical Society's online resources and…
Got Nebraska ancestors? In this webinar, Ruby Coleman will dive further into the available records to help you in your quest. Nebraska records begin in approximately 1854 and are primarily kept on a county level. This webinar will present information about the Nebraska State Historical Society's online resources and…
Women Homesteaders and Genealogy (BONUS webinar for subscribers)
The passage of the 1862 Homestead Act provided women a unique opportunity to own land in their own right. The husband was presumed to be the head of a family, so married women were not eligible, but unmarried women—single, widowed, divorced, abandoned—could apply for their chance at independence….
The passage of the 1862 Homestead Act provided women a unique opportunity to own land in their own right. The husband was presumed to be the head of a family, so married women were not eligible, but unmarried women—single, widowed, divorced, abandoned—could apply for their chance at independence….
Nebraska – A Genealogy Journey (BONUS webinar for subscribers)
Nebraska became a state in 1867 and also became home to people of ethnic diversification. Learn about the early history, settlements and geography of Nebraska, all influential in your research. Land laws and records as well as promotional railroad land are discussed. Other types of records available in any of
Nebraska became a state in 1867 and also became home to people of ethnic diversification. Learn about the early history, settlements and geography of Nebraska, all influential in your research. Land laws and records as well as promotional railroad land are discussed. Other types of records available in any of
Using Google Earth Web to Tell Your Family History Migration Stories
Fri, October 31 2025: 18:00 UTC
Learn how to use the free Google Earth Web platform to create and share engaging, interactive, multimedia stories that follow the footsteps of your ancestors. Although both the web and desktop versions have Google Earth in their name, they are very different. Learn how to navigate the platform interface, add multimedia content to your digital story, share your digital family history story, and preserve it. We will also discuss best practices for planning your Google Earth Web story. No coding skills needed!
Learn how to use the free Google Earth Web platform to create and share engaging, interactive, multimedia stories that follow the footsteps of your ancestors. Although both the web and desktop versions have Google Earth in their name, they are very different. Learn how to navigate the platform interface, add multimedia content to your digital story, share your digital family history story, and preserve it. We will also discuss best practices for planning your Google Earth Web story. No coding skills needed!
Explorer vos racines au Luxembourg : archives locales et ressources MyHeritage
Tue, November 4 2025: 14:00 UTC
Rejoignez-nous pour un webinaire présenté par Liliane Hierro, généalogiste professionnelle familiale et successorale. Vous découvrirez les richesses des archives du Grand-Duché du Luxembourg, ainsi que les ressources disponibles en ligne, notamment sur MyHeritage, pour approfondir vos recherches. Liliane partagera ses conseils pratiques, ses méthodes et son expérience du terrain pour exploiter au mieux les sources locales et numériques. Que vous soyez débutant ou chercheur confirmé, ce webinaire vous donnera des clés essentielles pour progresser dans votre généalogie luxembourgeoise.
Rejoignez-nous pour un webinaire présenté par Liliane Hierro, généalogiste professionnelle familiale et successorale. Vous découvrirez les richesses des archives du Grand-Duché du Luxembourg, ainsi que les ressources disponibles en ligne, notamment sur MyHeritage, pour approfondir vos recherches. Liliane partagera ses conseils pratiques, ses méthodes et son expérience du terrain pour exploiter au mieux les sources locales et numériques. Que vous soyez débutant ou chercheur confirmé, ce webinaire vous donnera des clés essentielles pour progresser dans votre généalogie luxembourgeoise.
Discovering exactly where your Irish ancestors hailed from can be a tricky exercise, especially with the lack of 19th century census returns. However, there is an abundance of other records that can help in your research, and this talk focuses on Griffith’s Valuation and the subsequent Revision (or Cancelled) books – what they are, what they can tell us, and where you can access them. Case studies are used to highlight a range of sources that can help you identify your family in these records, and discover the place where your ancestors left their footprints in Ireland.
Discovering exactly where your Irish ancestors hailed from can be a tricky exercise, especially with the lack of 19th century census returns. However, there is an abundance of other records that can help in your research, and this talk focuses on Griffith’s Valuation and the subsequent Revision (or Cancelled) books – what they are, what they can tell us, and where you can access them. Case studies are used to highlight a range of sources that can help you identify your family in these records, and discover the place where your ancestors left their footprints in Ireland.
Whether testing ourselves or others, or disclosing results, informed consent to DNA testing is essential, requiring knowledge and understanding of the risks and a voluntary acceptance. Learn more about this key ingredient for ethical DNA testing.
Whether testing ourselves or others, or disclosing results, informed consent to DNA testing is essential, requiring knowledge and understanding of the risks and a voluntary acceptance. Learn more about this key ingredient for ethical DNA testing.
Take the opportunity to ask professional genealogist and publisher, Craig R. Scott, CG, FUGA a question about the U.S. Revolutionary War. See if his genealogical and historical knowledge about the United States and military research can help you solve that brick wall problem you can’t seem to get your hands around.
Take the opportunity to ask professional genealogist and publisher, Craig R. Scott, CG, FUGA a question about the U.S. Revolutionary War. See if his genealogical and historical knowledge about the United States and military research can help you solve that brick wall problem you can’t seem to get your hands around.
Claves para localizar a nuestro primer antepasado de España
Tue, November 11 2025: 14:00 UTC
Si es difícil investigar en un país distinto al propio, puede resultar aún más complicado cuando disponemos de muy poca información. Dudas en el nombre y los apellidos, en la región y localidad de origen… datos que pueden haber sufrido mutaciones en el tiempo. A ello se suma una estructura de archivos propios de un país que modificado su estructura administrativa. Veamos unos consejos esenciales sobre cómo podemos iniciar nuestros primeros pasos. Filtrando posibles errores iniciales, conociendo la organización histórica de los territorios de España y cómo saber si se conservan los archivos esenciales. Localizar al primer antepasado nacido en España será un gran logro en nuestra genealogía.
Si es difícil investigar en un país distinto al propio, puede resultar aún más complicado cuando disponemos de muy poca información. Dudas en el nombre y los apellidos, en la región y localidad de origen… datos que pueden haber sufrido mutaciones en el tiempo. A ello se suma una estructura de archivos propios de un país que modificado su estructura administrativa. Veamos unos consejos esenciales sobre cómo podemos iniciar nuestros primeros pasos. Filtrando posibles errores iniciales, conociendo la organización histórica de los territorios de España y cómo saber si se conservan los archivos esenciales. Localizar al primer antepasado nacido en España será un gran logro en nuestra genealogía.
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