06/04/2025
Today's "Tuesday Tidbits" - Though it is not yet officially summer, the temperatures are rising. If it is too hot for you outside, stay in, enjoy the air conditioning, and sign up for a FREE, virtual genealogy class from the comfort of your home! From the US to Canada to the United Kingdom (June 13 at 8AM) - presented by international speakers and published authors - below are 16 classes from Jun 5-13. Please remember you need to pre-register for classes.
June 5 (Thursday), 5pm - JUNETEENTH GENEALOGY: NAVIGATING THE SLAVE SCHEDULES. Presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, North Carolina. Learn techniques for utilizing the 1850 and 1860 Slave Schedules to trace the lineage of your enslaved ancestors. Uncover valuable strategies towards advancing your genealogical research.
(www.cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/)
June 5 (Thursday), 5:30pm - TIME TO HIT THE BOOKS - YEARBOOKS, ALUMNI LISTS, AND MORE. Presented by Library of Michigan. These school related records can be rich in details about the people in your family tree. Explore the ways of finding these valuable resources both in-print and on-line.
(www.michigan.gov/en/libraryofmichigan/public/programs-for-the public)
June 5 (Thursday), 7pm - WORLD WAR I GENEALOGY: WHERE DO I START?
Presented by Batavia Public Library, Illinois. You can construct information even if your ancestor's official military records were destroyed in the National Personnel Records Center Fire of 1973.
(www.bataviapubliclibrary.org)
June 6 (Friday), 2:30pm - USING ORTSFAMILIENBUCHER TO RESEARCH GERMAN ANCESTORS. Presented by the Eastside Genealogical Society German Interest Group, Washington. Ortsfamilienbucher contains genealogical information about families within a specific town, village, or parish. Learn about the Emerson History and Genealogy Center's large collection of these books and how to use them.
(www.egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/meetings/)
June 9 (Monday), 4pm - AFTER YOU'RE GONE: FUTURE PROOFING YOUR GENEALOGY RESEARCH. Presented by Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society, Washington. What will happen to your years of research once you're gone? Use planning, common sense, and new technologies to create an action plan for preserving your genealogy research.
(www.wags-web.org)
June 9 (Monday), 6pm - ANCESTRYDNA: MATCHES AND THRULINES - UNLOCKING FAMILY CONNECTIONS. Presented by Lorain County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society and Drew Smith-a librarian, a genealogist, and the author of several books and magazine articles on genealogy. AncestryDNA continues to introduce innovative tools to enhance the experience of connecting with DNA matches. This presentation will explore how to use AncestryDNA's latest features-including ThruLines and custom groups-to identify both close and distant relatives.
(www.loraincoogs.org)
June 10 (Tuesday), Noon - IRISH RECORDS FROM THE PENAL PERIOD 1692-1829. Presented by Ireland Special Interest Group and Ontario Ancestors. Speaker is Fintan Mullan, the Executive Director of Ulster Historical Foundation since 2001. He has extensive experience in Irish family history research and publishing and is a regular international speaker on Irish genealogy. Learn about various Irish records from 1692-1829.
(www.ireland.ogs.on.ca/events/irish-records-from-the-penal-period-1692-1829/)
June 10 (Tuesday), 5:30pm - GENEALOGY FOR BEGINNERS-FINDING OUR FAMILIES IN CENSUS RECORDS. Presented by Cincinnati Public Library, Ohio. Learn how to research your family's history using a variety of resources.
(www.cincinnatilibrary.bibliocommons.com/events)
June 11 (Wednesday), Noon - ANCESTRY SEARCH TIPS AND TRICKS. Presented by Ancestry.com. This webinar will give you practical tools to dig deeper and make meaningful discoveries in your family tree. From simple but effective searches to more advanced tips and tricks by tracking down census records, birth certificates, immigration documents, and more.
(www.ancestry.com/discover/education)
June 11 (Wednesday), 3pm - TAX RECORDS. Presented by Los Angeles FamilySearch Center, California. Tax records content varied by State and County and may include valuable information such as name and residence of the taxpayer, description of real estate, name of original purchaser, personal property, males over 21, number of school children, slaves and farm animals. This could lead you to other vital records.
(www.familysearch.org/en/centers/los_angeles_california/classes-and-webinars)
June 11 (Wednesday), 8:30pm - FINDING MISSING ANCESTORS IN INSTITUTIONAL RECORDS, PART 1. Presented by California Genealogical Society. Do you have family members who mysteriously disappeared? Were there rumors that they were institutionalized or committed to a "lunatic asylum"?"poorhouse"? What about orphanages? Or other places not to be mentioned like jails? Webinar will provide tips on where to find records and other sources for clues such as court records, probate or surrogate records, newspapers, and death records. Part II will be presented on July 9.
(www.eventbrite.com/e/finding-missing-ancestors-in-institutional-records-part-i-registration-1319533091999)
June 12 (Thursday), Noon - FUNdamentals OF DNA. Presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society, Florida. Learn DNA fundamentals in a fun yet scholarly way without having to read 5 books! Using easy-to-understand terms with helpful images, DNA definitions will be explained and how to use DNA in genealogy research.
(www.us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/msBA_ufDRTSAEv6TrcPFxw)
June 12 (Thursday), 2pm - BEST PUBLISHED RESOURCES FOR GERMAN RESEARCH IN AMERICA. Presented by American Ancestors and Rhonda McClure, Senior Genealogist and author of 12 books including the award-winning "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Online Genealogy." German immigrants first arrived to American shores in large numbers in the late 17th century and today nearly 45 million Americans have German heritage. There are treasure troves of published resources including general guides, dictionaries (both for words and surnames), books on paleography, and published records including immigration, census, and military records. Ms. McClure will share her go-to published resources for German family history research in America.
(www.americanancestors.org/events/best-published-resources-german-research-america)
June 12 (Thursday), 5pm - HOW TO USE FINDAGRAVE. Presented by Athens-Clarke County Library, Georgia. Webinar will walk you through the features of the site, including how to search for ancestors, interpret memorial entries, contribute to the database, and connect with other researchers. Learn how gravestones can tell incredible stories about the past.
(www.athenslibrary.libcal.com/event/14536953)
June 12 (Thursday), 8:30pm - SETTING GOALS TO FOCUS YOUR GENEALOGY. Presented by Contra Costa Genealogical Society, California. Everyone has ideas for their genealogy projects: write a family history; join a lineage society; or scan boxes of family photos. How do you decide which to do and how much time each project takes? This webinar will answer some of those questions along with goal setting and time estimation. Regain control of your time and complete genealogy projects.
(www.cccgs.net/eventListings.php?nm=47)
June 13 (Friday), 8AM - RESEARCHING YOUR FAMILY HISTORY, 1837-1911. Presented by the National Archives (United Kingdom) and Jessamy Carlson, family history specialist at the National Archives. Learn about the key sources available for tracing the lives of your ancestors living in the 19th century. Webinar will explore civil registration records after 1837.
(www.eventbrite.com/e/researching-your-family-history-1837-1911-tickets-1223446574639).
ENJOY!!!
