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OVERVIEW
These one-hour webinar presentations are given twice monthly, on the
first Saturday and third Wednesday of each month and are conducted by professional
genealogical speakers and expert lecturers.
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broadcasts are available 24/7 to all SCGS members. |
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| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Wednesday, December 15 |
6:00 PM - Pacific, 7:00 PM - Mountain,
8:00 PM - Central, 9:00 PM - Eastern |
Getting
Ready for the 1950 US Census
by Thomas MacEntee
 Many
genealogists remember the amount of excitement in April 2012 around the release
of the 1940 US Census. Following the "72 Year Rule" for records at the
National Archives, the results of the 1950 US Census will be made public on Friday,
April 1, 2022. It's never too early to prepare for this valuable data related
to US genealogy research!
Thomas MacEntee is a genealogy professional based in the United States,
specializing in the use of technology and social media to improve genealogy research
and as a way to connect with others in the family history community. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Saturday, January 8 |
10:00 AM - Pacific, 11:00 AM - Mountain,
12:00 PM - Central, 1:00 PM - Eastern |
French
Canadian Settlements in the Midwestern U.S.
by Annette Burke Lyttle, MA
 French
Canadians have inhabited the Midwestern United States since the late 17th century,
and major immigration waves from French Canada came to the Midwest in the 19th
century. Many of these immigrants sought to maintain their language and customs
by settling together in communities. Learn about the history of these communities
and how to find the stories of ancestors who lived there.
Annette Burke Lyttle is a professional genealogist specializing in online
and repository research, and genealogical education and writing. She loves helping
people find and tell their family stories. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Wednesday, January 19 |
6:00 PM - Pacific, 7:00 PM - Mountain,
8:00 PM - Central, 9:00 PM - Eastern |
When
DNA Ethnicity Predictions are Useful and Accurate
by Kitty Cooper
 The
ancestry compostion predictions at each major DNA testing company vary, often
by a lot. and none are completely accurate yet. This presentation discusses which
company is best for which expected ethnicity and which ethnicities are easier
to predict. Comparison of some unusual mixtures across all the companies will
be shown
Kitty Munson Cooper is a well-known blogger on genetics and genealogy.
Her blog, which gets several thousand hits a day, includes numerous basic pictorial
tutorials about using your DNA results and DNA tools to help with your DNA matches. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Saturday, February 5 |
10:00 AM - Pacific, 11:00 AM - Mountain,
12:00 PM - Central, 1:00 PM - Eastern |
Untying
the Knot: Divorce Records
by Kimberly Nagy, MD, PLCGS
 Divorces
were more common than one might think. This lecture will discuss the history of
divorce laws, clues that there may have been a divorce, the process of finding
divorce records, and the type of information that might be found in those records.
Kimberly Nagy MD PLCGS has been working on her own genealogy for 45 years.
She is a former trauma surgeon and educator who is now a professional genealogist
and lineage society specialist. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Wednesday, February 16 |
6:00 PM - Pacific, 7:00 PM - Mountain,
8:00 PM - Central, 9:00 PM - Eastern |
How
to Write Compelling Family History Without Being Naturally Creative
by Devon Noel Lee
 If
your family history project lacks luster, learn how to make the story shine using
simple literary devices to enhance your story, even if you lack a creative writing
background.
Devon Noel Lee helps individuals strengthen their future by connecting
to the past in meaningful and fun ways. She's the owner of Family History Fanatics,
a genealogy education company that coordinates virtual learning events and is
a popular YouTube channel. With a journalist's heart, Devon seeks out the story
behind her living and deceased relatives. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Saturday, March 5 |
10:00 AM - Pacific, 11:00 AM - Mountain,
12:00 PM - Central, 1:00 PM - Eastern |
WorldCat
and ArchiveGrid: Finding Books, Manuscripts, and More
by Karen Fortin
 A
treasure trove of genealogical material is available in books, manuscripts, and
other printed resources. However, much of this material is scattered in libraries
and archives throughout the country. WorldCat and ArchiveGrid are online resources
that allow you to search many of these repositories to identify and locate materials
on the families and topics you are researching.
Karen A. Fortin has degrees in History and Library and Information Science
and a passion for research. She is a member of various local, state, and national
genealogical societies, and loves to help people explore their family history
so that they can better understand their ancestors and the world in which they
lived. One of her goals is to help people explore historical periods, places,
and events so that they can better understand their ancestors and the world in
which they lived |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Wednesday, March 16 |
6:00 PM - Pacific, 7:00 PM - Mountain,
8:00 PM - Central, 9:00 PM - Eastern |
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Free
Persons of Color -- Some Were Required to Register
by Diane L. Richard, ME, MBA
 In
the early 19th century, the rights of FPOC eroded. Sometimes, registration requirements
ensued. We’ll review the laws for NC, TN, VA/WV, GA, LA, IN, OH, etc.. What
extant records are available for research and what information do they contain
-- names, birthplaces (often the state and sometimes the county or city), birth
years or age, and sometimes even physical descriptions are included.
Diane L. Richard has been a professional genealogist since 2004. She researched
for the TV show "Who Do You Think You Are?" She has authored over 500
articles for such publications as Internet Genealogy and Your Genealogy Today,
and is editor of the North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal. She has spoken
nationally about the availability and richness of southern records, genealogical
research techniques and tips, as well as under-utilized resource collections.
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| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Saturday, April 2 |
10:00 AM - Pacific, 11:00 AM - Mountain,
12:00 PM - Central, 1:00 PM - Eastern |
From
the Archives to the Money Pits: Early California Laws
by Judy Russell, JD, CG, CGL
 The
laws our ancestors lived by tell the story of those earlier times in ways no other
record type can, and California's early laws tell of setting up archives, paying
the bills, and carving out a new life in the new state. This lecture looks at
finding and using California’s rich and deep legal resources from colonial
times into statehood.
The Legal Genealogist Judy G. Russell is a genealogist with a law degree
who writes and lectures on topics ranging from using court records in family history
to understanding DNA testing. On the faculty of numerous genealogy institutes,
she is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Board for Certification of Genealogists,
from which she holds credentials as a Certified Genealogist and Certified Genealogical
Lecturer. Her award-winning blog is at http://www.legalgenealogist.com. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Wednesday, April 20 |
6:00 PM - Pacific, 7:00 PM - Mountain,
8:00 PM - Central, 9:00 PM - Eastern |
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Digging
into Finding Aids: California Manuscript Collections
by Melissa Barker
 Genealogists
use many tools to help them with their genealogy research. One of the best tools
to understand and use when working with Manuscript Collections is the Finding
Aid. Archivists develop Finding Aids to help genealogists navigate through Manuscript
Collections to find their ancestors. This presentation will help genealogists
read, follow and use a Finding Aid for California collections.
Melissa Barker is a Certified Archives Manager at the Houston County, Tennessee
Archives. She is a professional genealogist and lectures, teaches and writes about
genealogy research, researching in archives and records preservation. She has
a website, genealogyservices.webs.com, and a blog at agenealogistinthearchives.blogspot.com/
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| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Saturday, May 7 |
10:00 AM - Pacific, 11:00 AM - Mountain,
12:00 PM - Central, 1:00 PM - Eastern |
Where
There's a Will There's a Way… to Research your Family
by Daniel Horowitz
 Daniel
was asked to review the will of a distant relative to find the person’s living
relatives. As he examined each page & began building the family tree, new
details began to emerge — and the MyHeritage algorithm began to work its
magic. Smart Matches™ and Record Matches revealed additional records to prove
Daniel’s theories, and he was able to uncover new information and locate
the descendants.
Dedicated to Genealogy since 1986, Daniel Horowitz has been working at
MyHeritage since 2006 liaising with genealogy societies, bloggers, and media,
as well as lecturing, and attending conferences around the world. He was the teacher
and the study guide editor of the family history project "Searching for My
Roots" in Venezuela for 15 years, and volunteers at the Israel Genealogy
Research Association (IGRA) |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Wednesday, May 18 |
6:00 PM - Pacific, 7:00 PM - Mountain,
8:00 PM - Central, 9:00 PM - Eastern |
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The
Art of Slow Genealogy
by Tara Shymanski, BA, PLCGS
 Are
you a genealogy tortoise or a hare? The hare rushes to find new documents but
genealogy tortoises create more accurate and thorough family trees. This step-by-step
method suggests ways to slow down, cite your sources, and read and analyze records.
This process results in a more precise family history.
Tara Shymanski’s lifelong passion for genealogy started when she heard
family stories as a teenager. She has a BA in History and a Certificate in Canadian
Records from the National Institute for Genealogical Studies. Tara is enthusiastic
about educating herself and others on completing comprehensive and accurate family
histories. She blogs to tell her family stories.
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| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Saturday, June 4 |
10:00 AM - Pacific, 11:00 AM - Mountain,
12:00 PM - Central, 1:00 PM - Eastern |
On
and Off the Train: Pullman Porters and Maids
by Janice Lovelace, PhD
 The
Pullman company was one of the leading employers of African Americans who worked
on the railroad. The prime routes ran cross country ending in Los Angeles or San
Francisco. How do we find records of our ancestors who were Pullman Porters or
Maids?
Janice Lovelace, PhD (psychology), has 30+ years of experience in genealogical
research, as well as completing academic work in the area (certificate program
in genealogy at Boston University). She has presented nationally and regionally
on women’s and ethnic minority genealogy, research methodology and health
issues. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Wednesday, June 15 |
6:00 PM - Pacific, 7:00 PM - Mountain,
8:00 PM - Central, 9:00 PM - Eastern |
Have
No Fear – Understanding Data for DNA is Here!
by Edward Swierczewski, Jr.
 DNA
testing has skyrocketed, and genealogists need to understand and correctly interpret
the various data and results related to DNA. We will review: different data types;
typical results for the various DNA tests; the Shared cM Project; the WATO tool
and others on the DNA Painter site. We will focus on developing comprehension
and comfort levels for the newest tools in our genealogical toolbox.
Edward John Swierczewski Jr. has been a professional educator for over
30 years, researching and lecturing in Psychology and Human Services at several
major universities and government agencies in New York City. He has attended many
webinars and conferences, completed several SLIG and GRIP courses, is currently
in ProGen 53, and plans to earn the CG and CGL credentials. He has been researching
his family history for over 25 years, and he has a deep passion for sharing his
knowledge with others. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Saturday, July 20 |
10:00 AM - Pacific, 11:00 AM - Mountain,
12:00 PM - Central, 1:00 PM - Eastern |
Deeds
Not Words: Records of the Merchant Marines
by Michael Strauss, AG®
 The
Merchant Marines have played a pivotal role in maritime history. Without their
efforts and sacrifice the wars of the twentieth century could have turned out
very different. A series of acts passed by Congress in 1916, 1920, and 1936 would
officially organize the Merchant Marines into a well-trained and disciplined organization
set about to answer the call to action during World War II.
Michael L. Strauss, AG®, is a nationally recognized genealogical speaker.
He has a BA in History and is a United States Coast Guard veteran. He is also
a qualified expert witness in Court in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and
Virginia. Additionally, he is a faculty member at SLIG, GRIP, and IGHR where he
coordinates the military courses. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Saturday, September 3 |
10:00 AM - Pacific, 11:00 AM - Mountain,
12:00 PM - Central, 1:00 PM - Eastern |
The
Why's, What and How's of Blogging
by Lianne Kruger
 This
session will discuss why you would want to put your family history in a blog and
what should be shared. We will use Google Blogspot, which is free, to show how
to create a blog, and create posts. Once created we will add formatting with bold,
underline, italic, font colour, format paragraph with bullets, numbered lines,
indents, and most importantly add photos, images, hyperlinks, and videos.
Lianne Kruger is a professional genealogist and frequent speaker at conferences
and webinars in Canada, U.S. and U.K. including RootsTech, NGS, Legacy FamilyTree
Webinars, THE Genealogy Show, The Surname Society, Ontario Ancestors, AGS, Ancestry,
and BIFHSGO. She is a board member of mitoYDNA.org, Ancestry.ca advisory board,
and a chair for AGS. She earned the AGS President’s award in 2020. Lianne
combines her love of technology with her love of genealogy to help others research
with #NoTears. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Wednesday, September 21 |
6:00 PM - Pacific, 7:00 PM - Mountain,
8:00 PM - Central, 9:00 PM - Eastern |
Elimination:
As Necessary as Acquisition
by Jean Hibben, PhD, APG
 Ruling
places, dates, and people out can be as important as discoveries of the where
and when of ancestral searching. Negative evidence is often a giant step forward.
Here we look at how a few “negatives” can yield significant “positives.”
A military focus will be involved in case studies presented.
Retired college professor and former Board-Certified genealogist, Jean Wilcox
Hibben has a Master's in speech communication and a PhD in folklore. A national
speaker and writer, Jean is the staff trainer for the Corona Family History Center,
President & webmaster of the Corona Gen Soc, and past-President of the So
Calif Chapter of APG. Jean is a columnist for the Jefferson Co. NY Gen. Soc. newsletter.
She has been a Jamboree presenter since 2010. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Saturday, October 1 |
10:00 AM - Pacific, 11:00 AM - Mountain,
12:00 PM - Central, 1:00 PM - Eastern |
400,000
German POWs in the U.S.: How Did They Affect Your Community and Family
by Mary Risseeuw
 How
did Germans POWs end up in farm fields, factories and at someone’s dinner
table? There were over 500 camps established throughout the U.S. This had a huge
affect on the communities where these camps were located. The stories of the interactions
between prisoners and civilians and their impact were not talked about for decades
and are still being uncovered.
Mary K. Risseeuw is a genealogist, historian, writer and lecturer with
an emphasis on 19th and 20th Century Dutch emigration and Wisconsin history. She
has been a researcher for over 30 years. She serves on the Board of the Association
for the Advancement of Dutch American Studies. She organized the 2008 Dutch in
Wisconsin Conference which was the first conference about Dutch immigration to
Wisconsin. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Wednesday, October 19 |
6:00 PM - Pacific, 7:00 PM - Mountain,
8:00 PM - Central, 9:00 PM - Eastern |
Civil
Law Notarial Records
by Forrest Hansen, JD
 Civil
law notarial records are among the most valuable genealogical resources available
for researchers in civil law jurisdictions. This lecture offers insights into
notarial records and will address: (1) origins of civil law jurisdictions; (2)
civil law notaries; (3) notary records; and (4) techniques for locating notarial
records.
Forrest Hansen, JD, is a genealogist with expertise in civil law, French
genealogy, and the U.S. Constitution. He teaches at the Université of Paris
and American University, is fluent in French, and regularly lectures on French
genealogy and genealogical legal topics. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Saturday, November 5 |
10:00 AM - Pacific, 11:00 AM - Mountain,
12:00 PM - Central, 1:00 PM - Eastern |
Shamrocks
in Cyberspace: Irish Genealogy Databases
by Michael Brophy
 The
volume of Irish websites has exploded in recent years. With over 70 million people
worldwide claiming some Irish ancestry, the island over 4 million people have
seen increased interest in travelers exploring their family history. Genealogy
databases have increased dramatically in recent years to bring the Island’s
rich history to life. Substantial knowledge of your Irish immigrant ancestor is...
Michael Brophy offers services and lectures through Brophy Professional
Genealogy. He specializes in Irish Americans and Massachusetts records. Reviewers
have found his lectures to be insightful, informative, humorous and rich in detail. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Wednesday, November 16 |
6:00 PM - Pacific, 7:00 PM - Mountain,
8:00 PM - Central, 9:00 PM - Eastern |
Finding
Huguenot Ancestors
by Forrest Hansen, JD
Finding
Huguenot ancestors is challenging because many records have been destroyed, lost,
or scattered. Many records are located in France and neighboring European countries,
but locating those records often starts with researching in the United States.
This lecture will provide methods for locating Huguenot ancestors and an overall
history of the Huguenot migration.
Forrest Hansen, JD, is a genealogist with expertise in civil law, French
genealogy, and the U.S. Constitution. He teaches at the Université of Paris
and American University, is fluent in French, and regularly lectures on French
genealogy and genealogical legal topics. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Saturday, December 3 |
10:00 AM - Pacific, 11:00 AM - Mountain,
12:00 PM - Central, 1:00 PM - Eastern |
Two
if By Sea: The Sea and the American Revolution
by Bryna O'Sullivan, APG
 Whether
you’re interested in knowing more about your ancestor’s past or in joining
the Daughters of the American Revolution, the first stop for many is the records
of the Army – yet the sea played an active role in the American Revolution.
This program will discuss how to identify and access the records of the Continental
and state vavies as well as the commissions of privateers.
Bryna O'Sullivan is a Middletown, CT based professional genealogist and
French-to-English genealogical translator, specializing in lineage society research. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Wednesday, December 21 |
6:00 PM - Pacific, 7:00 PM - Mountain,
8:00 PM - Central, 9:00 PM - Eastern |
Spies,
Slackers, and Aliens: Records of the American Protective League
by Michael Strauss, AG®
Organized
in Chicago, IL in 1917 that grew to more than 250,000 members. The APL was given
absolute power to stop ordinary citizens in the streets checking for men for the
draft, or were sympathetic to the Germans, and unregistered aliens living in the
United States. Long believed to be a pseudo-patriotic group, the APL documented
members and their activities at our entry into World War.
Michael L. Strauss, AG®, is a nationally recognized genealogical speaker.
He has a BA in History and is a United States Coast Guard veteran. He is also
a qualified expert witness in Court in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and
Virginia. Additionally, he is a faculty member at SLIG, GRIP, and IGHR where he
coordinates the military courses. |
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