 Top 5 Genealogy Websites for BeginnersAre you just starting out on your genealogy research? Researching your family history can be a bit overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are 5 of the best genealogy websites for beginners, with something for everyone!
1. Ancestry.com
2. FamilySearch.org
3. MyHeritage.com
4. Google
5. Archives.gov (National Archives)
More Genealogy Resources: Learn about more family history and genealogy resources under the Genealogy Resources category and on my dedicated Genealogy Resources page.
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 MyHeritage AI Time Machine: See Yourself or Your Ancestors Travel though Time! |
 One of My 6 Senior Photos Uploaded to MyHeritage AI Time Machine-© |  One of My Recent Photos Uploaded to MyHeritage AI Time Machine-© |
Some of the results...
 Me: MyHeritage AI Time Machine-Celtic |  Me: MyHeritage AI Time Machine-French Aristocratic Lady |  Me: MyHeritage AI Time Machine-1930s British Lady |
 Me: MyHeritage AI Time Machine-Aztec |  Me: MyHeritage AI Time Machine-1930s British Lady |  Me: MyHeritage AI Time Machine-1920s (B&W) |
 Me: MyHeritage AI Time Machine-1950s Illustration |  Me: MyHeritage AI Time Machine-1970s Hippie |  Me: MyHeritage AI Time Machine-1970s |
 Me: MyHeritage AI Time Machine-Cowgirl |  Me: MyHeritage AI Time Machine-French Royalty |  Me: MyHeritage AI Time Machine-Punk Rocker |
What do you think?
My Eldest Daughter, with MyHeritage AI Time Machine:
Some of the results, with the first picture of her now as a comparison...
I can tell you as her mom, they look JUST like Her! What do you think?
My Second Daughter, with MyHeritage AI Time Machine:
Some of the results, with the first picture of her now as a comparison...
I can tell you as her mom, they look JUST like Her! What do you think?
One of My Friends, with MyHeritage AI Time Machine:
Some of the results, with the first picture of her, a few years back, as a comparison (I had to use some pics of her during the last couple of decades, as I didn't have enough)...
I can tell you as her her best friend for over 30 years, they look JUST like Her! What do you think?
How MyHeritage AI Time Machine Works:
AI Time Machine uses artificial intelligence to learn what one looks like and creates images of that person depicting how they may have looked throughout different time periods in history! Using your real photos, you can see yourself or an ancestor anywhere from prehistoric times until now, with an extra futuristic time period added in!
It uses many photos of one person, and it builds a model that can portray the same person in multiple poses and different lighting conditions from what is in the original photos that you have added. Then, it uses a set of themes, as it incorporates the model that was made, with designs from the different themes to create super realistic photo images that you can share and download!
It uses many photos of one person, and it builds a model that can portray the same person in multiple poses and different lighting conditions from what is in the original photos that you have added. Then, it uses a set of themes, as it incorporates the model that was made, with designs from the different themes to create super realistic photo images that you can share and download!
How to use MyHeritage AI Time Machine:
- Go to MyHeritage AI Time Machine
- Click “Try It Now”
- If you don’t have a MyHeritage account, then they’ll ask you to create one (don’t worry, it’s FREE and quick!)
- Upload anywhere between 10-25 photos of the SAME person, at DIFFERENT angles (They recommend 3 full-body shots, 5 upper-body shots, 10 close ups, and 2 side profiles)
- Enter a “Title” (first name of you or person, or any other title you’d like)
- Select whether “Male” or “Female”
- That’s it!
It takes about 30 to 90 minutes to generate the model and give you your first default themed images. I Know, a long time, but don't worry because they will send you an email when they’re ready, so you can go about your business and not have to wait on them, and it's well worth the wait! Once they’re ready, you can view them, download them, and share them to social media. From there you can also choose many, many more themes that each take only a couple of minutes to generate! There are 9 different images for each theme!
MyHeritage AI Time Machine Themes:
Females:
I did not create any for a male, so I didn’t get to view all the themes for them, but it is pretty much the same, but for males.
- Through the decades:
- 1920s
- 1920s Flapper
- 1920s (B&W)
- Aviator
- 1930s British Lady
- WWII Nurse
- 1940s
- 1950s
- 1950s Illustration
- 1950s Chic
- (1960s and) 1970s Hippie
- 1970s
- 1970 Hairstyle
- Punk Rocker (1970s and 1980s)
- Through the Centuries:
- Russian Tsarina
- 16th Century Royalty
- Baroque
- 18th Century Bride
- 18th Century France
- Victorian
- 19th Century Princess
- (1600s to 1900s) American Frontier
- (1700s to 1800s) American Pioneer
- US Civil War Woman (Daguerreotype)
- French Royalty
- Medieval Ages:
- Vikings
- Saxon
- Ottoman Empire Bride
- French Aristocratic Lady
- Noblewoman (Lady)
- Ancient Civilizations:
- Egyptian
- Ancient Greek
- Roman
- Celtic
- Mayan
- Aztec
- Rainforest Tribe Member
- Amazonian Shaman
- Other:
- Arctic Explorer
- Astronaut
- Cowgirl
- Greek Goddess
- Nun
- Pilot
- Pirate
- Race Car Driver
- Futuristic Cyborg
I did not create any for a male, so I didn’t get to view all the themes for them, but it is pretty much the same, but for males.
Tips on How to Get the Best AI Time Machine Results:
- Use a VARIETY of poses/angles
- Use photos with different expressions
- Use photos taken on different days
- Use photos taken at different times of the day
- Use photos that contain only one person (or crop out other people)
- Use photos where there is no makeup or very little makeup
- Use photos that are about the same age if you can
- Choose photos without sunglasses
What are you waiting for, create your MyHeritage AI Time Machine photos today!
Go to: MyHeritage AI Time Machine
Don't forget to share your results with others and on social media using the hashtags #MyHeritage and #AITimeMachine!
*The FREE usage allows you to upload photos of one person and then generate up to 400 images of that same person, using 50 themes, for a limited time. After that, it becomes a paid feature, and a one-time purchase allows you to upload photos of one person to create one model, and then generate images for up to 50 themes, with a total of 400 images. If you want more themes, you make an additional purchase.
* MyHeritage Complete Plan Members can upload photos of up to 5 people, to create 5 models, and generate images with up to 100 themes, for a total of 800 images.
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The Best Month to Purchase Your Ancestral DNA Test Kit Is Finally Here!
Are you aware of all the holiday ancestral DNA sales that happen in November each year? If you didn’t, then you do now! November is always the best month to purchase a DNA testing kit! See what each of the fab five genealogy DNA testing sites has to offer and tips on how to choose which sale to go for!
AncestryDNA Holiday DNA Sale:
AncestryDNA Holiday DNA Sale
Want the largest database of DNA matches and the best starting point for your DNA (you can upload your AncestryDNA to MyHeritage and LivingDNA for free later or FamilyTreeDNA for only $19)? AncestryDNA is having a holiday sale on their DNA kits for only $59! Hurry, these offers are short lived!
MyHeritageDNA Holiday DNA Sale:
MyHeritageDNA Holiday DNA Sale
Want to dig deeper into your European ancestry, along with getting to use some fantastic DNA tools? MyHeritage is offering their MyHeritageDNA + MyHeritage 30 day COMPLETE trial (access to their family tree database, historical/genealogy records, and ALL their specialized photo tools + Deep Nostalgia) for only $39, along with FREE shipping on 2 or more kits until November 8th! They also wrap it up beautifully for you! Give a one-of-a-kind gift of incredible discoveries this holiday season!
23andMe Holiday DNA Sale:
23andMe Holiday DNA Sale
Want to look deeper into your health & traits and see your DNA results in a fun way? 23andMe is having a sale for 50% off their DNA Kits until November 23rd!
FamilyTreeDNA Holiday DNA Sale:
FamilyTreeDNA Holiday DNA Sale-1
FamilyTreeDNA Holiday DNA Sale-2
Want to dig deep into your ancestry and heritage? FamilyTree DNA is the only company that offers Y-DNA (paternal ancestry) and mtDNA testing (maternal ancestry) way back, and they have an early bird sale going on right now for up to $70 off their autosomal DNA, Y-DNA, and mtDNA tests!
LivingDNA Holiday DNA Sale:
LivingDNA Holiday DNA Sale
Specializing in African Ancestry, British Ancestry, and European Ancestry, along with sub-regional breakdowns, LivingDNA is having a sale for $69 (+ Free shipping on 3 or more kits) for their ancestral DNA kits!
DNA Testing Kit Purchase Tips:
- Upload your Ancestry, 23andMe, or MyHeritage autosomal DNA data to FamilyTreeDNA for FREE! You'll get your autosomal DNA matches and use of their Family Finder-Matrix tool (compare up to 10 DNA match relationships at a time)! You can also enjoy their Family Finder features (Chromosome Browser, myOrigins, and ancientOrigins) for a one-time fee of only $19!
- Upload your Ancestry DNA, FamilyTree DNA, or 23andMe DNA to MyHeritageDNA for FREE! You'll get your DNA matches and access to contact them, along with using labels for your DNA matches and viewing shared ancestral surnames! You can also pay a one-time unlock fee of $29 (or if you have a MyHeritage subscription already) to access all of their advanced features (your ethinicity estimate and genetic groups, their chromosome browser, the ability to view family trees and pedigree charts of your matches, your shared DNA mtches, your shared ethnicities, your shared ancestral places, their AutoClusters feature, and their Theory of Family Relativity feature!
- Upload your Ancestry DNA, FamilyTreeDNA, 23andMe DNA, or MyHeritage DNA for FREE at LivingDNA! You'll get an "ancestry taster" of Global ancestry (8 continental ancestry regions) and DNA matching for a limited time. You'll have the option to pay to upgrade to get your full autosomal results if you choose.
- Upload you DNA results from AncestryDNA, FamilyTreeDNA, 23andMe, MyHeritageDNA or LivingDNA to GEDmatch for FREE!
- Test at AncestryDNA first, then upload to one of the other sites that offer FREE DNA uploads, so you only pay for one DNA test!
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MyHeritage: Updated Family Statistics Feature for Your Family Tree!
MyHeritage: Updated Family Statistics Feature for Your Family Tree!
There are tons of genealogy tools and resources out there, but did you know there is one place that offers a plethora of cool, helpful tools all in one place? MyHeritage has tons of FREE analytics for your family tree, with their Family Statistics feature filled with interactive charts and metrics, to help you see your family history in a whole new light! With categories like Places, Ages, Births, Marriage, Children, Divorces, and their brand-new Relationships category, you can understand your family history in a fun and engaging way!
Everything is clickable in each category, showing you either percentages or taking you to a particular relative. The new Relationship category goes a step further by bringing you to an ancestor list that is specific for that metric!
You can reach the Family Statistics charts by clicking on the "Home" dropdown menu, then selecting "Family Statistics".
Everything is clickable in each category, showing you either percentages or taking you to a particular relative. The new Relationship category goes a step further by bringing you to an ancestor list that is specific for that metric!
You can reach the Family Statistics charts by clicking on the "Home" dropdown menu, then selecting "Family Statistics".
MyHeritage Family Statistics Overview Category:
MyHeritage Family Statistics Feature Overview Interactive Anaylitics Genealogy Charts
MyHeritage Family Statistics Overview- Common Names in Tree Interactive Anaylitics Genealogy Charts
MyHeritage New Family Statistics Relationship Category:
MyHeritage Family Statistics Relationship Category- General Interactive Anaylitics Genealogy Charts
MyHeritage Family Statistics Relationship Category- How Far Away from You Interactive Anaylitics Genealogy Charts 2-1
If I click on "3 steps away from you" on the "Steps away from you" chart in the Family Statistics Relationship category, it shows me all the people in my tree that are 3 steps away from me (based on who I have included in my MyHeritage family tree), as shown below.
MyHeritage Family Statistics Relationship Category- How Far Away from You Interactive Anaylitics Genealogy Chart 2-2
MyHeritage Family Statistics Relationship Category- How People are Related to You Interactive Anaylitics Genealogy Charts 3-1
If I click on "Related specifically through his father", concerning my father, on the "How people are related to you" chart in the Family Statistics Relationship category, it shows me all the people in my tree that are related through him (based on who I have included in my MyHeritage family tree), as shown below.
MyHeritage Family Statistics Relationship Category- How People are Related to You Interactive Anaylitics Genealogy Chart 3-2
Likewise, If I click on "Related specifically through his mother", concerning my father, on the "How people are related to you" chart in the Family Statistics Relationship category, it shows me all the people in my tree that are related through her (based on who I have included in my MyHeritage family tree), as shown below.
MyHeritage Family Statistics Relationship Category- How People are Related to You Interactive Anaylitics Genealogy Chart 3-3
If I click on "Related specifically through her father", concerning my mother, on the "How people are related to you" chart in the Family Statistics Relationship category, it shows me all the people in my tree that are related through him (based on who I have included in my MyHeritage family tree), as shown below.
MyHeritage Family Statistics Relationship Category- How People are Related to You Interactive Anaylitics Genealogy Chart 3-4
Again, if I do the same for "Related specifically through her mother", concerning my mother, on the "How people are related to you" chart in the Family Statistics Relationship category, it shows me all the people in my tree that are related through her (based on who I have included in my MyHeritage family tree), as shown below.
MyHeritage Family Statistics Relationship Category- How People are Related to You Interactive Anaylitics Genealogy Chart 3-5
MyHeritage Family Statistics Relationship Category- Your Blood Relatives Interactive Genealogy Chart
MyHeritage Family Statistics Places Category:
MyHeritage Family Statistics Places Category- Places of Birth Interactive Genealogy Chart
MyHeritage Family Statistics Places Category- Places of Death Interactive Genealogy Chart
MyHeritage Family Statistics Places Category- Places of Residence Interactive Genealogy Chart
MyHeritage Family Statistics Ages Category:
MyHeritage Family Statistics Ages Category- Age Distribution, Oldest Living People, and Youngest People Interactive Genealogy Charts
MyHeritage Family Statistics Ages Category- Average Life Expectancy, Lived the Most, and Lived the Least Interactive Genealogy Charts
MyHeritage Family Statistics Births Category:
MyHeritage Family Statistics Births Category- Birth Months, Zodiac Signs, and Where People Were Born Interactive Genealogy Charts
MyHeritage Family Statistics Marriages Category:
MyHeritage Family Statistics Marriages Category- Number of Marriages, Married the Most, and When Were People Married Interactive Genealogy Charts
MyHeritage Family Statistics Marriages Category- Marriage Age Interactive Genealogy Charts
MyHeritage Family Statistics Marriages Category- Marriage Duration Interactive Genealogy Charts
MyHeritage Family Statistics Marriages Category- Age Difference Interactive Genealogy Charts
MyHeritage Family Statistics Children Category:
MyHeritage Family Statistics Children Category- Number of Children Interactive Genealogy Charts
MyHeritage Family Statistics Children Category- Age When Having Children Interactive Genealogy Charts
MyHeritage Family Statistics Children Category- Age Difference between Children, Interactive Genealogy Charts
MyHeritage Family Statistics Divorces Category:
MyHeritage Family Statistics Divorces Category- Number, Age, and Duration Interactive Genealogy Charts
I do not have my full tree or full details of my ancestors on MyHeritage, as I started with Ancestry well over a decade ago, and it is easier for me to just keep up with one tree in one place, but the more family and details you have on your MyHeritage tree, the more interesting the charts will be!
If you don’t have a MyHeritage account yet, now is the time! It’s a fantastic all-in-one site to store your tree (up to 250 people for free), research records, bring life to your photos, deep dive into your DNA, along with tons of freebies, such as their Family Statistics charts that I just mentioned, beautiful professional heirloom family trees and charts, Free DNA tools, and so much more!
Sign up for your FREE MyHeritage account today and access some pretty cool tools, at MyHeritage.com!
More Genealogy Resources:
Learn about more resources you can use in your genealogy research and to preserve your family history under the Genealogy Resources category and on my dedicated Genealogy Resources page!
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If you don’t have a MyHeritage account yet, now is the time! It’s a fantastic all-in-one site to store your tree (up to 250 people for free), research records, bring life to your photos, deep dive into your DNA, along with tons of freebies, such as their Family Statistics charts that I just mentioned, beautiful professional heirloom family trees and charts, Free DNA tools, and so much more!
Sign up for your FREE MyHeritage account today and access some pretty cool tools, at MyHeritage.com!
More Genealogy Resources:
Learn about more resources you can use in your genealogy research and to preserve your family history under the Genealogy Resources category and on my dedicated Genealogy Resources page!
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AncestryDNA New DNA Matches Split by Parent Feature!
A few days ago, AncestryDNA came out with their much-anticipated DNA feature that splits your DNA matches up by each parent. This feature is an extension of their SideView feature that I wrote about in Ancestry’s New SideView Ethnicity Inheritance DNA Feature!, which groups your ethnicity by each parent and is another useful genealogy resource and DNA tool by Ancestry.
If you have just recently taken a DNA test for the first time, are new to AncestryDNA, or just haven’t quite got the grouping your DNA matches technique down yet, this feature is a tremendous help! It can help sort out your matches, which in turn can help you break down brick walls, including for unknown parentage!
“Maternal” and “Paternal” Matches vs. “Parent 1” and “Parent 2” Matches:
If you’ve had a parent test, it will tell you which matches belong to which parent, labeled as “Maternal” and “Paternal”. If you have not had a parent test, then it will split up your DNA matches as “Parent 1” and “Parent 2”.
If you have just recently taken a DNA test for the first time, are new to AncestryDNA, or just haven’t quite got the grouping your DNA matches technique down yet, this feature is a tremendous help! It can help sort out your matches, which in turn can help you break down brick walls, including for unknown parentage!
“Maternal” and “Paternal” Matches vs. “Parent 1” and “Parent 2” Matches:
If you’ve had a parent test, it will tell you which matches belong to which parent, labeled as “Maternal” and “Paternal”. If you have not had a parent test, then it will split up your DNA matches as “Parent 1” and “Parent 2”.
AncestryDNA New DNA Matches Split by Parent Feature: "Maternal" and "Paternal" Matches
AncestryDNA New DNA Matches Split by Parent Feature: "Parent 1" and "Parent 2" Matches
Editing Parent Label:
If you know which side of your family even one of your matches is on, then you can easily tell which side is “Parent 1” vs. “Parent 2”.
You can then go in and edit the “Parent 1” and “Parent 2” fields to “Maternal” and “Paternal”. The editor is right next to the label.
If you know which side of your family even one of your matches is on, then you can easily tell which side is “Parent 1” vs. “Parent 2”.
You can then go in and edit the “Parent 1” and “Parent 2” fields to “Maternal” and “Paternal”. The editor is right next to the label.
AncestryDNA New DNA Matches Split by Parent Feature: Editing Parent Label
“Both sides” Matches:
Any descendants from kids that both of your parents had together will show up under this label, as well as any relatives (usually distant, but sometimes closer than you may expect 😉) that come from both sides.
“Unassigned” Matches:
Some matches may be labeled “Unassigned” because your test is fairly new and was processed after their last update in April of 2022, or it may be because they don't have enough information to assign them either parent yet.
Any descendants from kids that both of your parents had together will show up under this label, as well as any relatives (usually distant, but sometimes closer than you may expect 😉) that come from both sides.
“Unassigned” Matches:
Some matches may be labeled “Unassigned” because your test is fairly new and was processed after their last update in April of 2022, or it may be because they don't have enough information to assign them either parent yet.
AncestryDNA New DNA Matches Split by Parent Feature: "Both Sides" and "Unassigned" Matches
Editing Individual Match Label:
If you have a DNA match that is listed under “Unassigned” or is incorrectly labeled, you can also go in and change that as well, by assigning that DNA match to the proper label. There are 2 ways to do that, shown below.
If you have a DNA match that is listed under “Unassigned” or is incorrectly labeled, you can also go in and change that as well, by assigning that DNA match to the proper label. There are 2 ways to do that, shown below.
AncestryDNA New DNA Matches Split by Parent Feature: Editing Individual Match Label 1
AncestryDNA New DNA Matches Split by Parent Feature: Editing Individual Match Label 2
I prefer viewing my matches in the “All Matches” view, so I can view the way I’ve grouped them by color. If you know how to group them by color coding, then you most likely already have your lines split by each parent, and you may find no use for this. Keep in mind that it may still be helpful for those distant matches below 20 cMs, as shared matches are only seen by up to 20 cMs shared or higher.
Keep in mind that this feature is still in Beta mode and may have some kinks in it still, so don’t take is as absolute. 😉
If you’ve done your DNA with Ancestry, then go on Ancestry and check it out!
What do you think of this of this awesome new DNA feature from Ancestry? Does yours seem pretty accurate? Let me know what you think about it after you’ve checked it out, in the comments below!
More Genealogy Resources:
Learn about more resources you can use in your genealogy research and to preserve your family history under the Genealogy Resources category and on my dedicated Genealogy Resources page!
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Interested in genetic genealogy? Find more DNA posts under my DNA Simplified category!
Other Ancestry DNA Features and Tools that May Be of Interest:
AncestryDNA’s Chromosome Painter Feature: A Closer Look into Your Ethnicity Inheritance!
Ancestry’s New SideView Ethnicity Inheritance DNA Feature!
Other Ancestry resources, features and tools that may be of interest:
Ancestry’s New Deep Dive Census Record Feature!
Genealogy Resources: Ancestry’s New Photo Editor and New Look Updates
Get Ready for the 1950 Census with New Updates and FREE Cool Helps from Ancestry!
Keep in mind that this feature is still in Beta mode and may have some kinks in it still, so don’t take is as absolute. 😉
If you’ve done your DNA with Ancestry, then go on Ancestry and check it out!
What do you think of this of this awesome new DNA feature from Ancestry? Does yours seem pretty accurate? Let me know what you think about it after you’ve checked it out, in the comments below!
More Genealogy Resources:
Learn about more resources you can use in your genealogy research and to preserve your family history under the Genealogy Resources category and on my dedicated Genealogy Resources page!
More DNA Posts:
Interested in genetic genealogy? Find more DNA posts under my DNA Simplified category!
Other Ancestry DNA Features and Tools that May Be of Interest:
AncestryDNA’s Chromosome Painter Feature: A Closer Look into Your Ethnicity Inheritance!
Ancestry’s New SideView Ethnicity Inheritance DNA Feature!
Other Ancestry resources, features and tools that may be of interest:
Ancestry’s New Deep Dive Census Record Feature!
Genealogy Resources: Ancestry’s New Photo Editor and New Look Updates
Get Ready for the 1950 Census with New Updates and FREE Cool Helps from Ancestry!
The Top Genealogy Websites for Your German Family History Research
Do you have German ancestry? If so, here are the top genealogy websites to help you in your German family history research in honor of German-American Day!
German-American Day is a holiday in the United States, that is observed annually on October 6th. It celebrates German-American heritage and commemorates the founding of Germantown, Pennsylvania. It started off as German Day in 1883, to commemorate the 200-year anniversary of the landing of the first German families on October 6, 1683 in Philadelphia, but it died out during WWI. It was then brought back through proclamation in 1983, as German-American Day, by President Reagan. It was put into law by 1987.
Happy German-American Day!
The Top Genealogy Websites for Your German Family History Research:
German-American Day is a holiday in the United States, that is observed annually on October 6th. It celebrates German-American heritage and commemorates the founding of Germantown, Pennsylvania. It started off as German Day in 1883, to commemorate the 200-year anniversary of the landing of the first German families on October 6, 1683 in Philadelphia, but it died out during WWI. It was then brought back through proclamation in 1983, as German-American Day, by President Reagan. It was put into law by 1987.
Happy German-American Day!
The Top Genealogy Websites for Your German Family History Research:
FamilySearch for German Genealogy Research
FamilySearch Germany Genealogy Wiki for German Genealogy Research
- Meyers Gazetteer (FREE)
Meyers Gazetteer for German Genealogy Research
- Archion ($)
Archion for German Genealogy Research
- Matricula (FREE)
Matricula for German Genealogy Research
- Kartenmeister (FREE)
Kartenmeister for German Genealogy Research
- CompGen (FREE)
CompGen for German Genealogy Research
Volksbund for German Genealogy Research
- Ancestry.com ($)
Ancestry.com for your German Genealogy Research
- MyHeritage ($)
MyHeritage for Your German Genealogy Research
How will you celebrate German-American Day?!
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Genealogy Resources: Genealogical Societies, Historical Societies, and Libraries for Genealogical Research
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Genealogical/Historical Societies and Libraries for Genealogy Records, Research, and Resources
Are you tapping into your genealogy resources with genealogical societies, historical societies, and libraries that hold genealogical collections, for your research?
Did you know that genealogical, historical, lineage, hereditary, ethnic, and veterans societies, along with libraries, are fantastic resources for your genealogy research?! With so much readily available online nowadays, many forget that the MAJORITY of genealogy records and resources are found offline. If you’re stuck in your research, and have exhausted online resources, you may want to make one of these fantastic repositories one of your next stops! They often have information that you won’t find anywhere else!
Records You May Find at a Genealogical and Historical Society, and Library:
Did you know that many offer classes and have access to online genealogy databases for free, as well as a plethora of records and resources?
FREE Resources You May Get at a Genealogical and Historical Society, and Library:
Some U.S. Genealogical and Historical Societies:
*This list is in no way exhaustive, so check every state you need to research for a plethora of genealogical societies and historical societies
U.S. Libraries for Genealogical Research:
Interactive Questions:
Are you making use of genealogical societies and libraries in your research? Have you used any of these repositories on the list? What genealogy records above have you found specifically at a genealogical/ historical society or a library? Do you have any recommendations to add to the list? I’d love to hear your comments below in the comment section!
More Genealogy Resources:
Learn about more family history and genealogy resources under the Genealogy Resources category and on my dedicated Genealogy Resources page.
More Genealogy Records:
Learn about more records you can use in your research under the Genealogy Records category.
Did you know that genealogical, historical, lineage, hereditary, ethnic, and veterans societies, along with libraries, are fantastic resources for your genealogy research?! With so much readily available online nowadays, many forget that the MAJORITY of genealogy records and resources are found offline. If you’re stuck in your research, and have exhausted online resources, you may want to make one of these fantastic repositories one of your next stops! They often have information that you won’t find anywhere else!
Records You May Find at a Genealogical and Historical Society, and Library:
- Newspapers and Newspaper Clippings (keep in mind that only about 10 % of newspapers are online) 😉
- Obituaries
- Marriage announcements
- Birth Announcements
- Bible records
- Indexes to Vital Records
- Other birth, marriage, and death information
- Census records
- City directories
- Immigration records
- Military records
- Cemetery or burial information
- Church records
- Local Histories and Biographies
- Wills
- Tax records
- School records
- Business records
- Telephone directories
- Architectural plans
- Diaries and Journals
- Letters
- Photos
- Family genealogies and histories
- Heraldry and Coats of Arms
- Collections of rare books and manuscripts
- Court cases
- Land deeds
- Probate records
- Maps
- Short-lived documents of the time (such as tickets, event programs, advertisements, certificates, receipts, and so much more)
- Railroad records
- And this list could go on forever!
Did you know that many offer classes and have access to online genealogy databases for free, as well as a plethora of records and resources?
FREE Resources You May Get at a Genealogical and Historical Society, and Library:
- Access to Online Ancestry and Genealogy Databases such as:
- MyHeritage
- Ancestry
- Fold3
- NewspaperArchive
- Newspapers.com
- Other ancestry databases, such as:
- FamilySearch
- Findmypast
- HeritageQuest
- HistoryGeo
- AmericanAncestors.org
- Other newspaper archives
- GenealogyBank
- Genealogical Education Opportunities:
- Classes and seminars
- Workshops
- Special interest groups
- Special programs
- Events
- How-to-books
- And so much more!
- Genealogy Assistance:
- Volunteer research assistance (or minimal fee researchers)
Some U.S. Genealogical and Historical Societies:
- National Genealogical Societies:
- Lineage and Hereditary Societies:
- State Genealogical and Historical Societies:
- Virginia Genealogical Society
- Virginia Historical Society
- Ohio Genealogical Society
- Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania
- Historical Society of Pennsylvania
- New York Genealogical and Biographical Society
- The North Carolina Genealogical Society
- The New York Historical Society
- South Carolina Genealogical Society
- South Carolina Historical Society
- California Genealogical Society and Library
- Georgia Genealogical Society
- Alabama Genealogical Society
- And so many more!
- Regional Genealogical and Historical Societies:
- Southern California Genealogical Society
- Central New York Genealogical Society
- Western New York Genealogical Society
- Northern New York American-Canadian Genealogical Society
- Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania
- New England Historic Genealogical Society
- Northwest Georgia Historical & Genealogical Society
- Southwest Georgia Genealogical Society
- Central Georgia Genealogical Society
- Coastal Georgia Genealogical Society
- And many, many more!
- County and Local Genealogical and Historical Societies:
- Check your state and area for county and local genealogical and historical societies, there are literally hundreds
- Ethnic Genealogical and Historical Societies:
- Afro- American Historical and Genealogical Society
- American Jewish Historical Society
- Genealogical Hispanic Society of America
- Irish Genealogical Society International (IGSI)
- International German Genealogy Partnership (IGGP)
- Norwegian-American Genealogical Association
- Chinese Historical Society of America
- Polish Genealogical Society of America
- And more!
*This list is in no way exhaustive, so check every state you need to research for a plethora of genealogical societies and historical societies
U.S. Libraries for Genealogical Research:
- Family History Library
- Allen County Public Library
- Mid-Continent Public Library
- Library of Congress
- The New York Public Library (NYPL)
- Los Angeles Public Library
- New England Historic Genealogical Society Library
- And more
Interactive Questions:
Are you making use of genealogical societies and libraries in your research? Have you used any of these repositories on the list? What genealogy records above have you found specifically at a genealogical/ historical society or a library? Do you have any recommendations to add to the list? I’d love to hear your comments below in the comment section!
More Genealogy Resources:
Learn about more family history and genealogy resources under the Genealogy Resources category and on my dedicated Genealogy Resources page.
More Genealogy Records:
Learn about more records you can use in your research under the Genealogy Records category.
7/24/2022
AncestryDNA’s Chromosome Painter Feature: A Closer Look into Your Ethnicity Inheritance!
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AncestryDNA’s Chromosome Painter Feature: A Closer Look into Your Ethnicity Inheritance!
Earlier this week, I noticed a new BETA feature in AncestryDNA, Inheritance Ethnicity Chromosome Painter!
This new genetic genealogy tool, for your ethnicity inheritance, has just come out only after launching their Ethnicity Inheritance SideView feature just a few months ago! You can read more about their SideView DNA tool in, Ancestry’s New SideView Ethnicity Inheritance DNA Feature! Another fantastic genetic genealogy tool and resource, from AncestryDNA, that shows you where your DNA connection to a certain inherited ethnicity lies!
This new genetic genealogy tool, for your ethnicity inheritance, has just come out only after launching their Ethnicity Inheritance SideView feature just a few months ago! You can read more about their SideView DNA tool in, Ancestry’s New SideView Ethnicity Inheritance DNA Feature! Another fantastic genetic genealogy tool and resource, from AncestryDNA, that shows you where your DNA connection to a certain inherited ethnicity lies!
Multiple Ways to View:
You can view ALL your ethnicities from both parents at one time or from just one parent at a time. You can also choose to view a specific ethnicity in the same manner.
You can view ALL your ethnicities from both parents at one time or from just one parent at a time. You can also choose to view a specific ethnicity in the same manner.
Viewing ALL My Ethnicity Inheritance from Both of My Parents
Viewing ALL My Ethnicity Inheritance from Parent One; in My Case, My Mom
Viewing ALL My Ethnicity Inheritance from Parent Two; in My Case, My Father
At first, I didn’t see a lot of use for it, but when I used it in conjunction with a chromosome browser, it was very useful!
How the DNA Ethnicity Inheritance Chromosome Painter Tool Is Helping Me with a Genealogy Brick Wall:
One of my brick walls is to find where the African ancestry from my mom’s side comes from. The percentage of the ethnicity is small and has changed a bit over the years, with updates, but all 4 companies I had tested with in the past, show this ethnicity in my ancestral DNA. The percentage ranges from 1 percent on Ancestry to 6.3 percent on MyHeritage. Each company also has different regions of Africa in the ethnicity; this is expected, as they are only estimates. Ancestry shows Mali; 23andMe shows Ganaian, Liberian, & Sierra Leonean and Angolon & Congolese; MyHeritage shows North African and Nigerian; and FamilyTreeDNA shows shows West Africa. 23andMe's "Your Ancestry Timeline" feature had once said it most likely comes from a 5th great grandparent, but as we all know, not all of these features are accurate; they are only pulled from the population of matches in their database and are ALWAYS an estimate. 😉
I have researched our matches carefully, and have it narrowed down to one particular line, by taking any and all matches who also have that ancestral ethnicity. I then researched that line carefully but cannot find an ancestral connection. Except for one minor off branch way back in the line, none of our ancestors from that line were slave owners and were all poor farmers. I have been looking into the Melungeon’s as a possibility, as that could be an explanation. Also, if they were a 5th or so great grandparent, as 23andMe shows, that would have been before the slave trade as we know it.
AncestryDNA's Chromosome Painter Showing Where My African Ethnicity Inheritance Comes from on My Mom's Side
Using AncestryDNA Chromosome Painter in Conjunction With other Genetic Genealogy Tools:
To get the most use out of any of these DNA tools and features, they must be used in conjunction with one another, along with other genealogical methods.
For now, using MyHeritage’s Chromosome Browser — One-to-many, in conjunction with Ancestry’s new Inheritance Ethnicity Chromosome Painter, I am able to narrow it down more, by seeing what chromosomes the ethnicity is on and what matches triangulate on that particular segment of the chromosome! Four of these 6 tester matches from my mom's paternal side, the line that I had narrowed it down to a few years ago, triangulate on the same segment in chromosome 4 (one of the chromosomes that shows African ancestry in AncestryDNA's Chromosome Painter; this just helped to see it in another way and confirm it. 😉
To get the most use out of any of these DNA tools and features, they must be used in conjunction with one another, along with other genealogical methods.
For now, using MyHeritage’s Chromosome Browser — One-to-many, in conjunction with Ancestry’s new Inheritance Ethnicity Chromosome Painter, I am able to narrow it down more, by seeing what chromosomes the ethnicity is on and what matches triangulate on that particular segment of the chromosome! Four of these 6 tester matches from my mom's paternal side, the line that I had narrowed it down to a few years ago, triangulate on the same segment in chromosome 4 (one of the chromosomes that shows African ancestry in AncestryDNA's Chromosome Painter; this just helped to see it in another way and confirm it. 😉
Using MyHeritage’s Chromosome Browser — One-to-many in Conjunction with AncestryDNA's Chromosome Painter Tool.
You can also share or ask another of your Ancestry DNA Matches to share their Chromosome Painter results to compare findings, which could help in breaking down some of those brick walls, in conjunction with other genealogy research methods!
Share with Your Matches and Have Your Matches Share with You to Help Break Down Brick Walls!
I just played around with it a bit, but I’m sure I will find it even more useful as time goes by!
If you’ve done your DNA with Ancestry, then go onto Ancestry and check it out, and have fun!
How to get to Ancestry’s Ethnicity Inheritance Chromosome Painter:
Interactive Questions:
What do you think of this awesome new DNA feature from Ancestry? Does yours seem pretty accurate? How do you find it beneficial? Are you using it in conjunction other DNA tools? Let me know what you think about it after you’ve checked it out, in the comments below!
More Genealogy Resources:
Learn about more Ancestry features, along with other family history and genealogy resources under the Genealogy Resources category and on my dedicated Genealogy Resources page!
More DNA + Genealogy Tips:
Get more DNA + genealogy research tips under the DNA Simplified category!
More Genealogy Brick Wall Tips:
Find more tips for you brick wall research, under the Genealogy Brick Wall Cases category!
Genealogy + DNA Coaching:
Do you need help figuring out your DNA match’s or where to start, but want to research on your own? I offer private, one-on-one family history and genealogy coaching services!
Genealogy + DNA Research Services:
Do you need to hire a genealogist for you genetic genealogy braick walls? I offer my “Uncovered Roots Method” DNA Research Service for just that!
If you’ve done your DNA with Ancestry, then go onto Ancestry and check it out, and have fun!
How to get to Ancestry’s Ethnicity Inheritance Chromosome Painter:
- Log onto Ancestry
- Choose “DNA” from menu bar (top left-hand side)
- Choose “DNA STORY” from drop down menu
- Scroll down through the categories in right side panel to the “Ethnicity Inheritance” categorized section
- Click on the “View Breakdown” button (blue button)
- Under the “Ethnicity Inheritance” title, click on the “Chromosome Painter” tab (to the right of the Ethnicities” tab) or scroll down to the bottom of the page you’re already on, and click on the “Explore Now” button (blue button)
Interactive Questions:
What do you think of this awesome new DNA feature from Ancestry? Does yours seem pretty accurate? How do you find it beneficial? Are you using it in conjunction other DNA tools? Let me know what you think about it after you’ve checked it out, in the comments below!
More Genealogy Resources:
Learn about more Ancestry features, along with other family history and genealogy resources under the Genealogy Resources category and on my dedicated Genealogy Resources page!
More DNA + Genealogy Tips:
Get more DNA + genealogy research tips under the DNA Simplified category!
More Genealogy Brick Wall Tips:
Find more tips for you brick wall research, under the Genealogy Brick Wall Cases category!
Genealogy + DNA Coaching:
Do you need help figuring out your DNA match’s or where to start, but want to research on your own? I offer private, one-on-one family history and genealogy coaching services!
Genealogy + DNA Research Services:
Do you need to hire a genealogist for you genetic genealogy braick walls? I offer my “Uncovered Roots Method” DNA Research Service for just that!
Other Ancestry DNA Features and Tools that May Be of Interest:
 Ancestry’s New SideView Ethnicity Inheritance DNA Feature! |
Other Ancestry Resources, Features and Tools that May Be of Interest:
 Get Ready for the 1950 Census with New Updates and FREE Cool Helps from Ancestry! |  Genealogy Resources: Ancestry’s New Photo Editor and New Look Updates |  Ancestry’s New Deep Dive Census Record Feature! |
African American Genealogy Research Tips, Records and Resources in Honor of Juneteenth, Freedom Day
African American Genealogy Research Tips in Honor of Juneteenth, Freedom Day!
Juneteenth, Freedom Day
Juneteenth was finally established as a federal holiday, last year on June 17, 2021, to be recognized and observed every year on June 19th, unless it falls on a weekend, but it has been around much longer than that!
Juneteenth is also known as Freedom Day, Juneteenth Independence Day, and Emancipation Day. Even though Emancipation was proclaimed in 1863, it wasn’t actually implemented in confederate states, and the implementation took affect little by little. The last place that word had reached, and emancipation was finally implemented, was in the state of Texas, on June 19, 1865, when Union troops landed in Galveston, Texas and announced their freedom by executive decree. Juneteenth has been celebrated ever since; although, many Americans have not been aware of it. With it being a federal holiday, all Americans will finally know of this holiday and what an important day in history it was and is! 😉
In the early days it had been celebrated with prayer and family gatherings, and some taking pilgrimages to Galveston; today it is celebrated with the same, as well as parades, festivals and more.
Juneteenth was finally established as a federal holiday, last year on June 17, 2021, to be recognized and observed every year on June 19th, unless it falls on a weekend, but it has been around much longer than that!
Juneteenth is also known as Freedom Day, Juneteenth Independence Day, and Emancipation Day. Even though Emancipation was proclaimed in 1863, it wasn’t actually implemented in confederate states, and the implementation took affect little by little. The last place that word had reached, and emancipation was finally implemented, was in the state of Texas, on June 19, 1865, when Union troops landed in Galveston, Texas and announced their freedom by executive decree. Juneteenth has been celebrated ever since; although, many Americans have not been aware of it. With it being a federal holiday, all Americans will finally know of this holiday and what an important day in history it was and is! 😉
In the early days it had been celebrated with prayer and family gatherings, and some taking pilgrimages to Galveston; today it is celebrated with the same, as well as parades, festivals and more.
Emancipation Proclamation; Library of Congress, Rare Book and Special Collections Division, Alfred Whital Stern Collection of Lincolniana
African American Genealogy Research
Are you researching African American Ancestors for either yourself, another family member, friend, or a client? Are you looking for research tips, records to use, resources, or Presentations? I do not specialize in African American research in any way, but I have researched for African American clients and thought some of the information I use, that I have listed below, may be of interest and help. 😊
Steps to researching your African American Ancestors:
African American Genealogy Research Records:
African American Genealogy Research Tips:
African American Genealogy Resources:
African American Genealogy and Ancestry Webinars and Presentations Coming Up:
Free Anytime FamilySearch Lessons in African American Genealogy:
Interactive Questions:
How will you celebrate Juneteenth? Are you stuck in your African American genealogy research? What records above have you found the most useful in your African American genealogy research? Do you have other tips or resources that may be helpful? Did you know that MyHeritage and FamilySearch offered these free genealogy classes and conferences? Are you signed up for any of the webinars and presentations listed above? I’d love to hear your comments below, in the comment section!
More Genealogy Events:
Find some more genealogy presentations and events to attend, under the Genealogy Presentations category and the Genealogy Events category.
More Genealogy Resources:
Learn about more family history and genealogy resources under the Genealogy Resources category and on my dedicated Genealogy Resources page.
More Genealogy Records:
Learn about more records you can use in your research under the Genealogy Records category.
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Are you researching African American Ancestors for either yourself, another family member, friend, or a client? Are you looking for research tips, records to use, resources, or Presentations? I do not specialize in African American research in any way, but I have researched for African American clients and thought some of the information I use, that I have listed below, may be of interest and help. 😊
Steps to researching your African American Ancestors:
- Search your ancestors back to the 1870 Census
- Search your ancestors in the U.S. Free Population Schedules of the 1860 census
- Not there? Identify the slave owner of your ancestor.
- Research anything and everything on the slave owner
- Come back forward again using descendancy research
- Stuck? Continue the process for EACH descendant
- Research the slave trade in the area you’re researching
African American Genealogy Research Records:
- Family Records
- ORAL HISTORIES
- Bible Records
- Family Letters and Papers
- Diaries
- Family Photos
- School Records
- Vital Records
- Census Records
- U.S. Free Population Schedules of the 1860 census
- 1850 and 1860 federal census mortality schedules
- Obituaries
- Cemetery Records
- Military Records
- Enslaver Land Records
- Voter Records
- Newspapers
- Slave Schedules
- County Court Records
- Government Registers of Free Persons of Color
- Southern Claims Commission Records
- SLAVE NARRATIVES
- Enslaver Tax Records
- Enslaver Property Records
- Enslaver Bills of Sale
- Enslaver Wills
- Enslaver Probate Records
- Enslaver Plantation Records
- Enslaver Business Receipts
- Enslaver Business Contracts
- Freedman's Bank Records
- Freedmen’s Bureau Records
- Bounty Lists
- Runaway Slave Notices
- Chancery Court Records
- And more!
African American Genealogy Research Tips:
- Broaden Your Research-As I ALWAYS say, don’t keep yourself in a “box” with ANYTHING
- Keep in mind that name spellings were all over the place
- Keep in mind that ages were all over the place
- Keep in mind that not all kept the names of the slave owner or what was given to them, sometimes they chose their own names after emancipation
- Don’t forget to widen your search to other family and friends, especially those mentioned in any records, including those of the enslavers
- Research the other families that owned property before and after your ancestor’s entry in the 1870 Census
African American Genealogy Resources:
- African American History- National Archives
- The Freedmen's Bureau- National Archives
- Genealogy Research: Black and African American Genealogy- West Virginia University Libraries
- African American Studies Resource Guide: Freedmen's Bureau and Freedman’s Bank Records- Suffolk University, Boston
- Genealogy: Black & African American Genealogy- Western Carolina University Hunter Library
Research Guides - African American Genealogy-History Detectives: Special Investigations, PBS
- African American Genealogy- Pratt Library
- International African American Museum Center for Family History
- Federal Records that Help Identify Former Enslaved People and Slave Holders-National Archives
- African American Genealogy-FamilySearch Wiki
- Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society
- Black Family Research: Records of Post-Civil War Federal Agencies- National Archives
- Black Genealogy-Access Genealogy
- African American Genealogy-American Ancestors
- Journey Into Your Past: African American Genealogy Resources- Library of Congress
- Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society
African American Genealogy and Ancestry Webinars and Presentations Coming Up:
- June 25, 2022: Black History Conference- The African American Heritage Society of New Kent
- July 6, 2022: African American Genealogy Webinar: Beginner Strategies for African American Genealogy-South Carolina State Library
- Legacy Family Tree Webinars at MyHeritage (FREE)
- August 5, 2022: African Americans Heading West
- September 2, 2022: Descendants of the Enslaved and Enslavers – Working Together to Discover Family
- September 30, 2022: Separate Even in Death – Black Funerals and Cemeteries
- November 4, 2022: Freedom Bound: Escaping Bondage for Life in the North
- December 2, 2022: Finding Unknown Descendants of a Freedmen Cemetery
- August 19-27, 2022: Genealogy Jamboree-SCGS (Paid Event)
- The Precarious Lives of Free Blacks in pre-1865 Old West, Janice Lovelace
- Exodusters: The Exodus of Freedmen to Kansas in the 1870s, Annette Burke Lyttle
- Slavery by Another Name, Nicka Sewell-Smith
- The Trifecta: The Secret Sauce of Researching the Formerly Enslaved, Nicka Sewell-Smith
- August 23, 2022: Access the Freedmen’s Bureau Records Online, with Tammy Ozier- Cobb County Genealogical Society
- September 19, 2022: “Using Scholars to Leverage Your African American Research Success” with Timothy N. Pinnick – African American SIG FGS- Fairfax Genealogical Society
- October 12-15, 2022: Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society Virtual Conference
- October 24, 2022: “Using DNA Tests to Identify Enslaved Parents” with LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson – African American SIG FGS- Fairfax Genealogical Society
Free Anytime FamilySearch Lessons in African American Genealogy:
- African American Records and Strategies, Post-1865
- Unique African American Records Post-1865
- Where Do I Begin? Getting Started with African American Research
- Finding Helpful Resources, Post-1865
- How FamilySearch Tools Can Help with Post-1865 Resources
- Freedmen's Bureau Records
- African American Records on FamilySearch
- Using the A. Lincoln Pres. Library's Newspaper Collection to Assist with African American Research
- NGS Book Loan Collection
- Roots West: African American History in the Trans Mississippi West
- African American Genealogical Research at the Library of Congress
- Finding the Slave Generation
Interactive Questions:
How will you celebrate Juneteenth? Are you stuck in your African American genealogy research? What records above have you found the most useful in your African American genealogy research? Do you have other tips or resources that may be helpful? Did you know that MyHeritage and FamilySearch offered these free genealogy classes and conferences? Are you signed up for any of the webinars and presentations listed above? I’d love to hear your comments below, in the comment section!
More Genealogy Events:
Find some more genealogy presentations and events to attend, under the Genealogy Presentations category and the Genealogy Events category.
More Genealogy Resources:
Learn about more family history and genealogy resources under the Genealogy Resources category and on my dedicated Genealogy Resources page.
More Genealogy Records:
Learn about more records you can use in your research under the Genealogy Records category.
This post is a participant in the Genealogy Blog Party!
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FREE Genealogy Webinars and Conference from MyHeritage!
Are you interested in FREE genealogy? MyHeritage has some fantastic Legacy Family Tree Webinars and a genealogy conference coming up this month, and they are FREE! If you’re interested in learning useful techniques to use in your genealogy such as DNA; African American research; genealogical resources; adoptive research; photo editing; Irish genealogy; genealogy records; and more, then check them out! You definitely can’t beat FREE! 😉
FREE Legacy Family Tree Webinars from MyHeritage:
When: June 2022
Topics: Varied (see below)
- Using DNA To Solve Interlinked Mysteries by Michelle Leonard
- Studying Free People of Color in Apprentice Records by Ari Wilkins
- Government Gazettes as a Genealogical Resource by Helen V. Smith
- Documents + DNA + Method + a little bit of Luck: Combining Tools to Find Biological Family by Elizabeth Williams Gomoll, CG
- Identifying Common Ancestors with DNA by Shahar Tenebaum
- Advanced Lightroom Techniques for Photo Editing by Jared Hodges
- A 19th Century Ontario Enigma – A Case Study by Janice Nickerson
- Negative Evidence: Making Something Out of Nothing by Denise E. Cross, MSLIS, CG
- Irish Emigration to North America: Before, during and after Famine by Paul Milner
- Celebrating Family Events with MyHeritage by MyHeritage
- A Deep Dive into the Map Collections of the Library of Congress by Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA
Register here: Upcoming Family Tree Webinars
FREE Legacy Family Tree Genealogy Conference from MyHeritage:
When: June 25, 2022
Topic: BMDs/vital records
- Born to be Filed: Delayed Birth Records in the U.S. (brand new!) by Sunny Morton
- 50 Websites To Find Vital Records by Gena Philibert-Ortega
- Civil Registration in Australia by Helen V. Smith
- How to Find Birth, Marriage and Death Registrations in Canada by Kathryn Lake Hogan
- The Ties That Bond by Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CG
Join on the conference day here: www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com/conference
Interactive Questions:
Did you know that MyHeritage had these free genealogy classes and conferences? Have you attended any of the Legacy Family Tree Webinars or conferences in the past? If so, what were your favorites? I’d love to hear your comments below in the comment section!
More Genealogy Events:
Find some more genealogy presentations and events to attend, under the Genealogy Presentations category and the Genealogy Events category.
More Genealogy Resources:
Learn about more family history and genealogy resources under the Genealogy Resources category and on my dedicated Genealogy Resources page.
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