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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
Manage Your Genealogy Research with Smartsheet – Part 2
Want to improve your genealogy workflow and easily track and share your research for collaboration? In this second SmartSheet Webinar Short you will learn about views such as card, Gantt and calendar view. You will also learn how to create a sheet with the import function. Lastly, you’ll learn how to customize your sheet.
Want to improve your genealogy workflow and easily track and share your research for collaboration? In this second SmartSheet Webinar Short you will learn about views such as card, Gantt and calendar view. You will also learn how to create a sheet with the import function. Lastly, you’ll learn how to customize your sheet.
Manage Your Genealogy Research with Smartsheet – Part 1
Want to improve your genealogy workflow and easily track and share your research for collaboration? Learn how to use Smartsheet, a dynamic cloud-based program to manage your projects, programs, and processes – all in one place.
Want to improve your genealogy workflow and easily track and share your research for collaboration? Learn how to use Smartsheet, a dynamic cloud-based program to manage your projects, programs, and processes – all in one place.
How to quickly learn everything there is to know about a very specific historical topic
What if I told you there was an easy way to identify every published book, article or essay, and every unpublished manuscript pertaining to your ancestor’s home town, or occupation, or religious group? Would you be interested? Of course you would. But very few genealogists ever use it. The answer: Academic Theses. This mini-class will show you how to find academic theses that will turbo-charge your family history research.
What if I told you there was an easy way to identify every published book, article or essay, and every unpublished manuscript pertaining to your ancestor’s home town, or occupation, or religious group? Would you be interested? Of course you would. But very few genealogists ever use it. The answer: Academic Theses. This mini-class will show you how to find academic theses that will turbo-charge your family history research.
Elizabeth Shown Mills and Geoff Rasmussen preview the second year of “The Best of Elizabeth Shown Mills: Genealogy Problem Solving” webinar series. Elizabeth discusses what she hopes genealogists will gain from the series, what brings her back for another year, and what advice she has for genealogists of all expertise levels. She also reveals genealogy’s biggest challenge—identity—and how we will overcome it through this year’s classes.
Elizabeth Shown Mills and Geoff Rasmussen preview the second year of “The Best of Elizabeth Shown Mills: Genealogy Problem Solving” webinar series. Elizabeth discusses what she hopes genealogists will gain from the series, what brings her back for another year, and what advice she has for genealogists of all expertise levels. She also reveals genealogy’s biggest challenge—identity—and how we will overcome it through this year’s classes.
New Ways to get the most of your Smart Matches and Record Matches on MyHeritage
Have you ever wondered if there are more family connections waiting to be found? Join us for an exciting webinar where we’ll reveal the latest tools on MyHeritage designed to help you discover more relatives and enrich your family story. In this session, we will guide you through:
Exciting discoveries on your homepage: Learn how our new widgets bring fresh Matches and Photo Discoveries directly to you, so you never miss an important clue.
A simpler way to review matches: Get a special first look at our brand-new, unified page for reviewing and extracting information from your matches. We’ve made it easier to understand your connection and decide what to do next, all in one place.
How to find even more relatives: We’ll share a fantastic tip on how you can prompt the MyHeritage system to search for new matches for you. It’s a simple action that could unlock a whole new branch of your family tree!
Whether you’ve been with us for years or are just getting started, you’ll leave this session with new skills to help you make your next big family history breakthrough. We can’t wait to see you there!
Have you ever wondered if there are more family connections waiting to be found? Join us for an exciting webinar where we’ll reveal the latest tools on MyHeritage designed to help you discover more relatives and enrich your family story. In this session, we will guide you through:
Exciting discoveries on your homepage: Learn how our new widgets bring fresh Matches and Photo Discoveries directly to you, so you never miss an important clue.
A simpler way to review matches: Get a special first look at our brand-new, unified page for reviewing and extracting information from your matches. We’ve made it easier to understand your connection and decide what to do next, all in one place.
How to find even more relatives: We’ll share a fantastic tip on how you can prompt the MyHeritage system to search for new matches for you. It’s a simple action that could unlock a whole new branch of your family tree!
Whether you’ve been with us for years or are just getting started, you’ll leave this session with new skills to help you make your next big family history breakthrough. We can’t wait to see you there!
10 Surprising Things I Discovered about My Ancestors Using MyHeritage
MyHeritage has a plethora of records and tools to help you make amazing discoveries about your ancestors. Learn how a long-time genealogist uncovered new facts about hard-to-find ancestors and found previously clues to solve research problems using MyHeritage.
MyHeritage has a plethora of records and tools to help you make amazing discoveries about your ancestors. Learn how a long-time genealogist uncovered new facts about hard-to-find ancestors and found previously clues to solve research problems using MyHeritage.
MyHeritage’s OldNews.com is Good News for Genealogists
OldNews.com serves as MyHeritage’s focal point for historical newspapers. This recently added website is an incredible pipeline of additional content and features and will become the number one online repository of international historical newspapers beyond the English-speaking world. Come and learn how to use this valuable tool to enhance the depth of your genealogical research.
OldNews.com serves as MyHeritage’s focal point for historical newspapers. This recently added website is an incredible pipeline of additional content and features and will become the number one online repository of international historical newspapers beyond the English-speaking world. Come and learn how to use this valuable tool to enhance the depth of your genealogical research.
Genealogists who overlook or underutilize the MyHeritage DNA test miss out on many great tools. Using examples from his personal account, Richard will demonstrate these features and show how they can be used productively by genealogists, adoptees, and anyone curious about their family history or ethnic background.
Genealogists who overlook or underutilize the MyHeritage DNA test miss out on many great tools. Using examples from his personal account, Richard will demonstrate these features and show how they can be used productively by genealogists, adoptees, and anyone curious about their family history or ethnic background.
For the last 500 years, Mexico has been a crossroads of peoples, cultures and ethnicities. Starting in the XVI century, wave after wave of European, African and Asian people. Many records have been preserved which can help you discover your ancestor’s movements. Explore the rich migratory history of Mexico from Passenger Lists to the Indies to XX century foreign registries.
For the last 500 years, Mexico has been a crossroads of peoples, cultures and ethnicities. Starting in the XVI century, wave after wave of European, African and Asian people. Many records have been preserved which can help you discover your ancestor’s movements. Explore the rich migratory history of Mexico from Passenger Lists to the Indies to XX century foreign registries.
El Registro Civil en México: La Clave para tu Historia Familiar
Tue, September 23 2025: 14:00 UTC
¿Has llegado a un “muro de ladrillo” en tu investigación familiar en México? El Registro Civil es, sin duda, la fuente documental más importante para romperlo. Establecido para registrar oficialmente los eventos vitales de la población, estos documentos son pilares fundamentales para construir tu árbol genealógico. En esta clase, aprenderás a navegar y utilizar de manera efectiva los registros civiles de México para trazar tu linaje.
¿Has llegado a un “muro de ladrillo” en tu investigación familiar en México? El Registro Civil es, sin duda, la fuente documental más importante para romperlo. Establecido para registrar oficialmente los eventos vitales de la población, estos documentos son pilares fundamentales para construir tu árbol genealógico. En esta clase, aprenderás a navegar y utilizar de manera efectiva los registros civiles de México para trazar tu linaje.
A detailed look at the origin and development of the American Genealogical and Biographical Index, along with detailed instructions on how to access it today.
A detailed look at the origin and development of the American Genealogical and Biographical Index, along with detailed instructions on how to access it today.
Was your ancestor listed in a School Census? Count yourself lucky if they were because you may just find their full names, birthdates, and the answers to family mysteries that have eluded you. Learn what they covered and the purpose, when they were made, and where to find those that still exist.
Was your ancestor listed in a School Census? Count yourself lucky if they were because you may just find their full names, birthdates, and the answers to family mysteries that have eluded you. Learn what they covered and the purpose, when they were made, and where to find those that still exist.
Whether researching a Depression-era ancestor or looking for historical context, there’s likely to be something of interest to you in the records of the Works Progress Administration. This lecture explores a wide range of WPA projects that have special interest to genealogists and researchers including historical records surveys and some of the most comprehensive studies of American life that have ever been conducted. Also covered is how to access the WPA’s published works as well as those that remain as unpublished manuscripts.
Whether researching a Depression-era ancestor or looking for historical context, there’s likely to be something of interest to you in the records of the Works Progress Administration. This lecture explores a wide range of WPA projects that have special interest to genealogists and researchers including historical records surveys and some of the most comprehensive studies of American life that have ever been conducted. Also covered is how to access the WPA’s published works as well as those that remain as unpublished manuscripts.
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