The Genealogy Search

December 11 –  Ready-Set-Plan! Developing a One-Step Research Plan  with J. Mark Lowe, CG Register at  https://www3.gotomeeting. com/register/226300078 January 8 –  Beyond the Draft Cards: Additional Selective Service Records  with Linda Woodward Geiger, CG, CGL Registration will be available in mid-December. At that time, you can register by going to the ISGS webinar page at our website at http://ilgensoc.org/cpage. php?pt=234 . February 12 –  Best Genealogy Present You Can Give Yourself: Citing Your Sources  with Harold Henderson, CG Registration will be available in mid-December. At that time, you can register by going to the ISGS webinar page at our website at http://ilgensoc.org/cpage. php?pt=234 .

Free Webinar - Monday, December 10th, 2012    The Friends of the National Archives-Southeast Region, Inc., are please to present  Jump Start a New Year's Resolution: Using Spreadsheets to Help Organize Your Research  with Linda  Woodward Geiger,  CG, CGL . Linda will demonstrate a variety of uses for MS Excel (applicable to other spreadsheet programs) relating to genealogical and historical research  Monday, December 10th, 2012 Time: 7:00 pm Eastern Register now at:    https://www3.gotomeeting.com/ register/910658294      Note: There is no limit to the number registering for this webinar, but attendance is limited to 100 attendees (the first 100 to sign in to the event will be able to view the live webinar). The webinar will be recorded (if all goes well) and will be placed on the "Members Only" pages of the Friends website

Crista Cowan from Ancestry Aces provided the following blog prompt: When you encounter a new location, a new time period, a new religion, or a new military conflict in your family history where do you do to learn about it so you can do better genealogy research?  What are your favorite resources for genealogy education? First I consult the books in my personal library.  I have built up my library to roughly over 100 books.  Some of my favorite standbys include: Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790-1920 by William Thorndale and William Dollarhide Census Substitutes & State Records Vol 1 and 2 by William Dollarhide The Researcher's Guide to American Genealogy by Val D. Greenwood Land and Property Research in the United States by E. Wade Hone Online my favorite sites include: U.S. GenWeb  http://usgenweb.org/ FamilySearch, the Learning Resources area, specifically the Research Wiki   https://www.family...

Upcoming Webinars June 2012 The War of 1812 – America’s “Forgotten” War Presenter :  Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, AG Date : Tuesday, June 12, 2012, 8:00 pm Central Description :  The War of 1812 is one of the forgotten wars of the United States, yet records abound for our ancestors who were willing to fight the British once again. Register :   https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/361887982 July 2012 Clue to Clue: Tracking a Family Over Time and Miles Presenter :  Jean Wilcox Hibben, PhD, MA, CG Date : Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 8:00 pm Central Description :  Using various clues, this presentation shows how to move from one piece of information to the next to piece together the life of an ancestral family.  The steps used are illustrated so that they can be followed by the beginner as well as the seasoned genealogist.  Use of census, probate, property, and personal records, among others, are explained. Register :   https://w...

Free Webinar - Monday, April 9th, 2012    The Friends of the National Archives-Southeast Region, Inc., are please to present  Records of the War of 1812  with archivist Shane Bell. Monday, April 9th, 2012 Time: 7:00 pm Eastern Reserve your Webinar seat now at:  Register Now     ( https://www3.gotomeeting. com/register/310408918 ) Future Webinars May 14, 2012: Social Networking: New Horizons for Genealogists with Thomas MacEntee Jun 11, 2012: Railroad Retirement Records & CCC Records with Maureen Hill   You can visit the National Archives-Southeast Region web page at  web page .

How awesome is it to get to attend a genealogy class sitting at home.  I have attended approximately ten webinars so far and I just love the convenience.  If you are looking for a chance to learn a few new tricks I would subscribe to GeneaWebinars at http://blog.geneawebinars.com.  This blogspot  is put together by Myrt, DearMYRTLE (otherwise known as Pat Richley).  Now I am sure that the blog's webinar listings do not include everything available in the world - Myrt certainly has round up a huge plethora of offerings.  She lists upcoming webinars and archived webinars that are still available for viewing.  I like to keep an eye on Legacy and RootsMagic's webinars.  Legacy has some wonderful speakers including Thomas MacEntee (he's the man), Dear Mrytle, Janet Hovorka, Leland Meitzler, and of course Geoff Rasmussen.  RootsMagic offers a vast array of how to use their software webinars.  There are many other organizations and companies ...