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Webinar Series - SCGS is there for you, no matter where you
live. Join our twice-monthly webcasts with knowledgeable genealogists to help
grow what you know.
The initial broadcast is free and open to the public.Register for any
of the 2015 programs by clicking the links below. .
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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 |
| Saturday, March 7 |
10:00 AM - Pacific, 11:00 AM - Mountain,
12:00 PM - Central, 1:00 PM - Eastern |
Fish
and Chips Genealogy: Finding your Common English Ancestors
by J. H. Fonkert, CG
 Learn
about basic English genealogy resources – civil registration, censuses and
parish church records, and learn basic strategies to work back before 1800 using
wills, tax and other records.
Jay Fonkert, CG, is a director of APG, a trustee of the BCG Education Fund, and
a past president of the Minnesota Genealogical Society. He has published more
than 30 research and teaching articles in Minnesota Genealogist, The Septs, Family
Chronicle, NGS Magazine and the National Genealogical Society Quarterly, and
has spoken at society meetings and major conferences in eight states and provinces. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Wednesday, March 18 |
6:00 PM - Pacific, 7:00 PM - Mountain,
8:00 PM - Central, 9:00 PM - Eastern |
Get
the Scoop on Your Family History with Newspapers
by Lisa Louise Cooke
 While
a fraction of newspapers are currently digitized online, your computer is always
your starting point. Discover cool new tech tools that make locating newspapers
easier than ever whether they are online or in an archive.
Lisa Louise Cooke is the founder of Genealogy Gems, a genealogy and family
history multi-media company. She is the producer of the Genealogy Gems Podcast,
the popular online genealogy audio show, downloaded over 1.5 million times, available
at GenealogyGems.com & iTunes. She produces The Family Tree Magazine Podcast,
writes for the magazine, and is the author of four popular books. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Saturday, April 4 |
10:00 AM - Pacific, 11:00 AM - Mountain,
12:00 PM - Central, 1:00 PM - Eastern |
She has the Same Name. Is She Her Sister?
by Nancy Waters Lauer
 Naming
conventions used by our ancestors can explain why families have children with
the same name and how to identify and differentiate between the various siblings.
Nancy Waters Lauer is a researcher, lecturer, college instructor, and award-winning
author. She has extensive speaking experience and has presented at national and
regional conferences. Her books have earned state (Maryland) and national awards
(NGS Genealogical Writing Competition Award for Excellence) as well as several
writing awards from ISFHWE and SCGS’s writing contests. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Wednesday, April 15 |
6:00 PM - Pacific, 7:00 PM - Mountain,
8:00 PM - Central, 9:00 PM - Eastern |
Incorporating
Social History into your Genealogical Research
by Dr. Michael D. Lacopo
 Family
history should be more than names and dates. What motivated our ancestors? Why
did they migrate? Who did they interact with? How do social customs of another
era affect our research? Social history and its bearing on genealogical research
will be covered and a discussion on why it is so necessary to bringing our ancestors
to life.
Dr. Michael D. Lacopo is a retired small-animal veterinarian born and raised
in northern Indiana. He takes a scientific approach to his research as he does
to his profession. Researching since 1980, he has lectured internationally and
written for numerous periodicals and journals. A self-described “all-American
mutt,” his research skills cover a broad range. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Saturday, May 2 |
10:00 AM - Pacific, 11:00 AM - Mountain,
12:00 PM - Central, 1:00 PM - Eastern |
Around
Brick Walls Sideways: Using Collateral Lines To Further Your Genealogical Research
by Gary M. Smith
 'What
is a collateral line, and what use is that to me?' Collaterals can be a great
help in working around brick walls. In genealogical terms, a collateral line
is any line of descent from one or more of your ancestors through any other than
your own direct line.
Gary M. Smith is President, GSG and Second Vice President/National Conference
Coordinator, ISFHWE. He was a founding member, Great Lakes Chapter, Association
of Professional Genealogists (APG). He has written for numerous genealogical
publications and enjoys speaking across the US and at sea. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Wednesday, May 20 |
6:00 PM - Pacific, 7:00 PM - Mountain,
8:00 PM - Central, 9:00 PM - Eastern |
The WPA Era: What It Created for Genealogists
by Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA
 1930s
and 1940s government programs put many to work. The Works Progress Administration
workers created record transcriptions, abstracts, indexes plus courthouse, cemetery,
church, & manuscript inventories. Much is now online.
Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA , works full-time in genealogical
and historical research, lecturing, consulting, & writing. She is a Course
Coordinator for SLIG & GRIP, is on the board of FGS, former officer of APG
& former board member of the Minnesota Genealogical Society. Her articles
& lectures focus on unusual resources, manuscripts, methodology, analysis,
repositories, & Native Americans. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Wednesday, June 17 |
6:00 PM - Pacific, 7:00 PM - Mountain,
8:00 PM - Central, 9:00 PM - Eastern |
Lessons from a Snoop: Collaterals and Associates
by Debbie Mieszala, CG
 Crucial
information on direct ancestors is often found by nosing into the lives of collateral
relatives, associates, and neighbors. Case studies present examples of invaluable
finds.
Debbie Mieszala, CGSM, specializes in forensic genealogy, 20th century research,
and the Midwest. She has taught at SLIG, IGHR, and GRIP. Debbie’s work has
been published in NGS Magazine, The Digital Genealogist, and OnBoard! She is
a trustee of the Board for Certification of Genealogists. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Wednesday, July 15 |
6:00 PM - Pacific, 7:00 PM - Mountain,
8:00 PM - Central, 9:00 PM - Eastern |
German
Research Online
by James M. Beidler
 Searching for German-speaking ancestors is undergoing a
paradigm shift in which the resources of Ancestry, FamilySearch and European-based Genealogy.net are all major
players and German church records are being digitized. Learn about the many websites that can help you break
down brick walls and find the villages of origin for your ancestors!
James M. Beidler is the author of The Family Tree German Genealogy Guide and
writes “Roots & Branches,” a weekly newspaper column. He is also
a columnist for German Life magazine and is editor of Der Kurier, the quarterly
journal of the Mid-Atlantic Germanic Society. He is also an instructor for the
online Family Tree University. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Saturday, August 1 |
10:00 AM - Pacific, 11:00 AM - Mountain,
12:00 PM - Central, 1:00 PM - Eastern |
Remedies
for Copy & Paste Genealogy
by Cyndi Ingle
 Family
trees and the information they contain are easily copied and re-published by
others online. This means errors are duplicated many times over. We will discuss
solutions for dealing with these issues.
Cyndi Ingle, a genealogist for more than 34 years, is the creator of Cyndi’s
List; author of three books for genealogical research on the Internet; a past-member
of the board of directors for the National Genealogical Society and active member
in several other genealogical groups. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Wednesday, August 19 |
6:00 PM - Pacific, 7:00 PM - Mountain,
8:00 PM - Central, 9:00 PM - Eastern |
Find
Your American Ancestor Using Canadian Records
by Kathryn Lake Hogan UE, PLCGS
 When
you hit a brick wall in your research it's time to consider Canada. Even if you
think your American or immigrant ancestors were never in Canada, discover why
they actually may have been there.
Kathryn Lake Hogan is a professional genealogist, author and educator. With over
15 years of experience, Kathryn has dedicated herself to helping others discover
the joys of family history. Her webinars and presentations featuring Canadian
family history topics appeal to family historians from around the world. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Saturday, September 5 |
10:00 AM - Pacific, 11:00 AM - Mountain,
12:00 PM - Central, 1:00 PM - Eastern |
The Great War: Researching Your World War I Ancestors
by Michael L. Strauss
 The
Great War is being remembered as events unfolded over a hundred years ago. Discover
your ancestors who served in this global military conflict as numerous lesser
used records are examined.
Michael L. Strauss, AG is an Accredited Genealogist and national lecturer. He
works as a genealogist with the U.S. Army on MIA’s from Korea, Vietnam,
and WWII and is an expert witness in estate court proceedings in PA, NY, NJ,
and VA. Strauss is a licensed Private Investigator in Virginia and in 2012 Strauss
worked as the historian for the 2014 film “Finding Vivian Maier” where
he was interviewed. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Wednesday, September 16 |
6:00 PM - Pacific, 7:00 PM - Mountain,
8:00 PM - Central, 9:00 PM - Eastern |
Coming
to America: The Immigrant Experience
by Diana Crisman Smith
 Our
immigrant ancestors made amazing sacrifices to come to this country. We “know”
that, but do we really understand what it was like? This is not a presentation
about finding their immigration details, but rather discussing what it meant
to leave home, what the passage experience was, and how they got through the
immigration station in America. The focus is on those who came by ship AFTER
the Colonial era.
Diana Crisman Smith is currently Treasurer of ISFHWE, GSG, and Florida
State Genealogical Society. Speaker more than 30 years at local, state and national
events, and 7 genealogy cruises. Writer for major genealogy publications, as
well as the Scandinavian chapter of The FamilyTree Guidebook to Europe. Teacher
for FTU and National Institute for Genealogical Studies. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Saturday, October 3 |
10:00 AM - Pacific, 11:00 AM - Mountain,
12:00 PM - Central, 1:00 PM - Eastern |
Ten
Steps to Better Genealogy
by Eric W. Siess, CG
 Improve
your genealogical skills and results through new tools, habits and learning.
Ten simple steps can put you on a path to better research.
Eric W. Siess, PhD, CG has 30 years of personal and professional experience in
genealogy research, lecturing and teaching. His lectures throughout Southern
California include emigration, the GPS, German immigration, Civil War genealogy,
lineage societies, and general genealogy research tips. He is a member of SCGS,
NGS and APG and is President of the South Bay Cities Genealogical Society. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Wednesday, October 21 |
6:00 PM - Pacific, 7:00 PM - Mountain,
8:00 PM - Central, 9:00 PM - Eastern |
The
Devil is in the Details: Overlooking Minutiae can Create Lineage Limbo
by Jean Wilcox Hibben, PhD, MA, CG(sm)
 It
is the little things that count and missing a small detail can take a person
in the wrong direction. Learn ways to catch these and save valuable research
time.
Jean Wilcox Hibben, PhD, MA, CG(sm) is Board-Certified with a doctorate (folklore)
and MA (speech communication). She has been doing family history for over 35
years, is on the Board of Directors of APG, Director of the Corona Calif. Family
History Center, served as 2013 lead researcher for Genealogy Roadshow, and is
a known national speaker and writer. Website: www.circlemending.org. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Saturday, November 7 |
10:00 AM - Pacific, 11:00 AM - Mountain,
12:00 PM - Central, 1:00 PM - Eastern |
Building
a Digital Research Plan
by Cyndi Ingle
Using
Internet databases and catalogs we will build a research plan to answer a specific
research question. We will walk through the process of planning, researching
for the plan, and keeping track of what has been researched.
Cyndi Ingle, a genealogist for more than 34 years, is the creator of Cyndi’s
List; author of three books for genealogical research on the Internet; a past-member
of the board of directors for the National Genealogical Society and active member
in several other genealogical groups. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Wednesday, November 18 |
6:00 PM - Pacific, 7:00 PM - Mountain,
8:00 PM - Central, 9:00 PM - Eastern |
Back
Away From The Computer: You'll Find and Have More Fun Offline
by Nicka Smith
 The
online revolution in genealogy has been an immense help to researchers. On the
other hand, it’s caused many to neglect searching the millions of records
that do not exist in digital form online. This workshop will cover what is available
offline, how to access and research with these records in various locations,
and why it makes the research journey more fulfilling.
Nicka Smith is a professional photographer, speaker, and documentarian with more
than 16 years of experience as a genealogist. She has extensive experience in
African ancestored genealogy, reverse genealogy, and family reunion planning.
She is also an expert in genealogical research in the Northeastern Louisiana
area, sharing genealogy with youth, and documenting the ancestral journey. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Saturday, December 5 |
10:00 AM - Pacific, 11:00 AM - Mountain,
12:00 PM - Central, 1:00 PM - Eastern |
The
Curious Case of the Disappearing Dude
by Debbie Mieszala, CG
James
McBride seemingly vanished after coming of age. This case study presents how
multiple versions of obituaries and other records helped uncover a name change,
discover a famous James, and identify what became of his kin.
Debbie Mieszala, CGSM, specializes in forensic genealogy, 20th century research,
and the Midwest. She has taught at SLIG, IGHR, and GRIP. Debbie’s work has
been published in NGS Magazine, The Digital Genealogist, and OnBoard! She is
a trustee of the Board for Certification of Genealogists. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Wednesday, December 16 |
6:00 PM - Pacific, 7:00 PM - Mountain,
8:00 PM - Central, 9:00 PM - Eastern |
Developing
the Genealogy of an Early 20th Century Community: A Case Study
by Timothy Pinnick
 Learn
the details of a long-term project revolving around the collection of information
on a group of African Americans in a specific community into a major database
of integrated genealogical data, using WWI cards, vital records and newspaper
material as the core, with the goal of constructing, in essence, the genealogy
of a community. Audience members will see how building such a database can be
a worthwhile endeavor for any serious researcher, and result in the creation
of a written history of the community.
Timothy Pinnick, lecturer and family historian with more than 27 years overall
research experience including all the major U.S. repositories, author of “Finding
and Using African American Newspapers” released May, 2008, former board
member of APG and FGS, instructor in the African American track at the summer
Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research, Samford University. |
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