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This Week’s Genealogy News:

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NGS CONFERENCE

The National Genealogical Society is holding its 2026 Family History Conference right now in Fort Wayne, Indiana! This week’s event is all about helping people discover their family stories and celebrate America’s history. Lots of awards and recognitions have been bestowed and can be found in the NGS NEWS section further down in this newsletter.  If you weren’t able to attend in person, registration for virtual conference recordings is still available but only through May 30 (Saturday – Today!). If you’re reading this later than that, it might be worth a quick check to see whether the deadline gets moved. https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/

NEW VA DIGITAL COLLECTION

The Library of Virginia recently added the Land Office Military Certificates collection of digitized documents to their online database. These documents were the second step of three for Rev War veterans to receive bounty land in return for their service. Searching is easy, and results include a typed indexed card as well as included handwritten documents.. Explore the entries at https://lva.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/collectionDiscovery?vid=01LVA_INST:01LVA&collectionId=81192215680005756

NOTABLE ANCESTORS?

MyHeritage has added a new “Notable Individuals” feature to its Ancient Origins DNA tool. It compares your DNA with DNA from 32 famous ancient and historic people, including folks like Ötzi the Iceman and Beethoven. The tool shows which historical populations your DNA is most like by region, and doesn’t prove direct relationships to these people though. MyHeritage also moved the “Closest Populations” report to the main dashboard so it’s easier to find. See the full blog post at https://blog.myheritage.com/2026/05/new-in-ancient-origins-discover-your-connection-to-notable-individuals-from-history

WYOMING FAMILY STORIES

The Wyoming Historical Society (WHS) has a statewide initiative to collect and preserve firsthand accounts, personal stories, and photographs of the “Everyday Histories” of Wyomingites. If you’re in, or from Wyoming, or have ancestor stories from the state, please consider contributing your stories. More info at https://wyshs.org/history-hub/everyday-histories

News from the National Genealogical Society

CONFERENCE NEWS:

NGS AWARDS: The National Genealogical Society honored leaders in genealogy with several awards at the  Family History Conference in Fort Wayne, Indiana, this week. Congratulations to all of the 2026 honorees for their outstanding contributions to genealogy and family history:

Chuck Sherrill received the Filby Award for Genealogical Librarianship; Donn Devine was inducted into the National Genealogy Hall of Fame; and Amy Larner Giroux received the Lou D. Szucs Distinguished Service Award for her work supporting research, publications, and preservation of historical records. The Shirley Langdon Wilcox Award for Exemplary Volunteerism was given posthumously to Jane Van Tour, who was known for her many years of dedicated service at NGS events and in the genealogy community.

New NGS Fellows are Peter Broadbent Jr., Carmen Finley (posthumously), and C. Ann Staley. Ron Chan received the Rabbi Malcolm H. Stern Lifetime Achievement Award, and Rick Voight received the President’s Citation. Awards of Merit were presented to Michael Andrews, Ray W. Crouse, Sylvia Tracy Doolos, the Guild of One-Name Studies, Jeffrey G. Herbert, Eva Holmes, José Antonio “Toño” González Marrero, Randy Seaver, and the Society of Sons and Daughters of WWII Veterans. Friends of Roots received the Genealogical Tourism Award.

NGS also recognized excellence in writing and publications: newsletter honors went to Goffs/Goughs: Their Ancestors and Descendants (edited by Robin Jacobi) and The Tracer (edited by Eileen Muccino). In the Rubincam Youth Writing Competition, Lizzie Hammonds and Andrew Kumar were the top winners, with honorable mentions for Dalin Thai and Sadie Hall Kraft and Grace Henning.

Kyle Hurst won the family history book award for her Ancestors of Leonard Harold Walker DeBernardi & Judith Elaine Ontko; Barbara Vines Little was honored for Genealogy Resources for Researcher’s Guide to Virginia’s Historical Records; and Shannon Green received the award for best NGS Quarterly article, “Stephen Hicks of Flushing, Queens County, New York: Identifying His Children Through Uncommon Sources” (NGSQ 113 (Sep 2025): 165-78. 

ORG MEMBERS’ MEETING: At the Org Members Delegate Council meeting at the NGS Conference on Wednesday, Steve Little, the NGS AI Program Director, shared a new AI support program for NGS member organizations, which was approved. Details are still being developed, but the program will offer societies help and online training in artificial intelligence. The group also discussed an Organizational Excellence pilot program that will run from June through September, a free RIS guidebook for giveaways, and a special FamilyTree magazine offer that organizations can share with their members. It’s a great time for organizations to be part of the National Genealogical Society! Org members should watch their email for more information, or contact Kate Smith.

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Newly added events hosted by NGS Member Societies & Libraries:

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Jun 01 (VIRTUAL) Round Table: Using FamilySearch Full-Text Search presented by Napa Valley Genealogical Society & Library  (Free)  https://napagensoc.org/event-6569598

Jun 04 (In-Person /CA) “The Power of Knowing Who You Are” with Stevie Nettles presented by Genealogy Society of Vallejo-Benicia (Free) https://www.gsvb.org/

Jun 04 (Hybrid/NY) Preserving Your New York Story: Cooking from Gravestone Recipes presented by New York Genealogical and Biographical Society  (Free)  https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/preserving-your-new-york-story-cooking-gravestone-recipes

Jun 06 (VIRTUAL) Women Who Served: Women’s Military Contributions Since the American Revolution with Kathleen Rice presented by Bucks County Genealogical Society ($) https://www.bucksgen.org/

Jun 06 (In-Person /NY) Digitization Saturday presented by New York Genealogical and Biographical Society  (Free)  https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/digitization-saturday

Jun 07 (Hybrid/UT) Beginning Your Place Search with FamilySearch Places with James Tanner presented by BYU Library / Virtual Family History classes (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-virtual-classes

Jun 07 (Hybrid/UT) Finding People to Add to Family Tree with Kathryn Grant presented by BYU Library / Virtual Family History classes (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-virtual-classes

Jun 08 (In-Person /FL) Hispanic Research presented by Genealogical Society of Greater Miami (Free) https://www.gsgmfl.org/

Jun 08 (VIRTUAL) What to Expect: 2026 New York State Family History Conference presented by New York Genealogical and Biographical Society  (Free)  https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/what-expect-2026-new-york-state-family-history-conference

Jun 10 (Hybrid/UT) FamilySearch Full-text Search and Simple Search with James Tanner presented by BYU Library / Family History webinars (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/webinars

Jun 12 (In-Person /FL) Photography for Genealogy presented by Genealogical Society of Greater Miami (Free) https://www.gsgmfl.org/

Jun 13 (Hybrid/CA) 2 programs by Christine Cohen: Alienation of Affection – Divorce in the US.  // Cemeteries – Who Lies Beneath? presented by San Diego Genealogical Society (Free) https://casdgs.org/event-6528726

Jun 13 (In-Person /NY) Harlem Genealogy Fair 2026: A Century of Black History Commemoration presented by The Afro American Historical Society and Genealogy Jean Sampson Scott-Greater New York Chapter & The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Free) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harlem-genealogy-fair-2026-tickets-1983384333934

Jun 14 (Hybrid/UT) How to Ask AI About Your Genealogy with James Tanner presented by BYU Library / Virtual Family History classes (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-virtual-classes

Jun 14 (Hybrid/UT) Basic Research Skills with Kathryn Grant presented by BYU Library / Virtual Family History classes (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-virtual-classes

Jun 14 (Hybrid/FL) Your Ancestors: What is Their Story? presented by Genealogical Society of Broward County  (Free)  https://gsbcfl.org

Jun 15 (In-Person /FL) Mapping Migrations presented by Genealogical Society of Greater Miami (Free) https://www.gsgmfl.org/

Jun 15 (Hybrid/MI) KVGS Monthly Meeting – Presentation by Kalamazoo’s Lucinda Hinsdale Stone Chapter DAR presented by Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society (Free) https://mikvgs.org/

Jun 16 (VIRTUAL) I Am Just Like You: I Am Not Like You — Researching LGBTQ+ and Underrepresented Ancestors – Phil James presented by Arkansas Genealogical Society (Free) https://argensoc.org/kitchen/#gsc.tab=0

Jun 17 (VIRTUAL) Public Land  Survey Basics: Placing Your Ancestor in the Township and Range Grid presented by Minnesota Genealogical Society and Upper Midwest Genealogy Institute  (Free)  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vG1PebVSQnmDlTEsHwK_bg#/registration

Jun 18 (VIRTUAL) Tracing Black Life Across Time: Matching Households Across the 1838 and 1847 Black Censuses of Philadelphia, with Dr. Kirsten Lee presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania (Free) https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/

Jun 18 (Hybrid/CA) Grandma Said What? Gathering and Verifying Your Family’s Oral History with Sara Cochran? presented by Napa Valley Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://napagensoc.org/event-6642697

Jun 18 (Hybrid/CA) Grandma Said What? with Sara Cochran presented by Napa Valley Genealogical Society & Library  (Free)  https://napagensoc.org/event-6569598

Jun 19 (In-Person /NC) NC AAHGS Sandhills Chapter Juneteenth Celebration for America 250 presented by Sandhills Chapter Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Free) https://aahgs.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=623005&item_id=2982954

Jun 20 (Hybrid/IL) Advancing Your Genealogy with Ancestry.com, by Laura Street Chaplin presented by  CAGGNI – Computer Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois  (Free/$)  https://caggni.org/event-6474426

Jun 20 (Hybrid/UT) Tracing Jewish Family Roots: Genealogy, Memory, and Identity with Serafima Velkovich presented by BYU Library / Family History webinars (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/webinars

Jun 20 (In-Person /NY) Digitization Saturday presented by New York Genealogical and Biographical Society  (Free)  https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/digitization-saturday-0

Jun 22 (In-Person /FL) Planning a Research Trip/Travel presented by Genealogical Society of Greater Miami (Free) https://www.gsgmfl.org/

Jun 24 (Hybrid/UT) Introduction to Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Genealogy with Al Viera presented by BYU Library / Family History webinars (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/webinars

Jun 26 (In-Person /FL) Research Methodology—Doing It the Right Way (Part 1) presented by Genealogical Society of Greater Miami (Free) https://www.gsgmfl.org/

Jun 28 (Hybrid/UT) Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances (for Latter-day Saints) with Kathryn Grant presented by BYU Library / Virtual Family History classes (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-virtual-classes

Jun 28 (Hybrid/UT) How to Use FamilySearch Digital Books Collection with James Tanner presented by BYU Library / Virtual Family History classes (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-virtual-classes

Jun 28 (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Road Trip! On-Site Research in New York State presented by New York Genealogical and Biographical Society  (Free)  https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/genealogy-road-trip-site-research-new-york-state

Jun 30 (In-Person /FL) Research Methodology—Doing It the Right Way (Part 2) presented by Genealogical Society of Greater Miami (Free) https://www.gsgmfl.org/

Jul 01 (VIRTUAL) Wiki Tree User Group presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vxI3VQpFQQuhMZwNv_UzmA

Jul 02 (VIRTUAL) Revolutionary War Records with James M Baker, PhD presented by Genealogy Society of Vallejo-Benicia (Free) https://www.gsvb.org/

Jul 02 (VIRTUAL) Danish Research – Introduction to Danish Research and How to Find and Read Parish Registers presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Jul 02 (VIRTUAL) DNA Basics III (Ancestry.com DNA) presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpc-qorTooE9JW5OMnaJJkM9Fh1VeHegJM

Jul 06 (VIRTUAL) Round Table: Our Revolutionary War Ancestors presented by Napa Valley Genealogical Society & Library  (Free)  https://napagensoc.org/event-6667098

Jul 07 (VIRTUAL) British Family History Research – Introduction to British Family History Research presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Jul 07 (VIRTUAL) FamilySearch Family Tree: Orientation, Navigation presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Jul 07 (Hybrid/FL) First Germans in America presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Kd-tFURpQAO8iS0Elz3CIQ

Jul 10 (In-Person /FL) FamilyTree Maker Software presented by Genealogical Society of Greater Miami (Free) https://www.gsgmfl.org/

Jul 11 (Hybrid/MA) Using Genealogy to Unlock Dual Citizenship: Beginner Strategies with Diane Henriks presented by Falmouth (MA) Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.falgen.org

Jul 11 (VIRTUAL) Key Lessons for Genealogists Taken From Years of Conducting Employee Investigations, with Kelley Barrett, PhD presented by San Diego Genealogical Society (Free) https://casdgs.org/event-6624466

Jul 11 (VIRTUAL) DNA Deep Dive Hangout presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtce2oqzsjHdG3ngvmXUFMc62VYtGw1LmY

Jul 12 (Hybrid/UT) My Family is from Wales! Now What? with Leslie Randle presented by BYU Library / Virtual Family History classes (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-virtual-classes

Jul 12 (Hybrid/UT) Improving Your FamilySearch Family Tree Data Quality Score with James Tanner presented by BYU Library / Virtual Family History classes (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-virtual-classes

Jul 13 (In-Person /FL) AI: How to Use AI for Genealogy Research presented by Genealogical Society of Greater Miami (Free) https://www.gsgmfl.org/

Jul 13 (Hybrid/FL) The Pilgrims They Left Behind presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hr-e3ZlPRR62PyjXKyiVeA

Jul 18 (Hybrid/FL) SUMMER WORKSHOP: Start Your Family Tree presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqcOuvrzkiHtbHl9fjiJlf1G3ttzDAEd9N

Jul 19 (Hybrid/UT) Using the FamilySearch AI Research App with James Tanner presented by BYU Library / Virtual Family History classes (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-virtual-classes

Jul 19 (Hybrid/UT) Using Sanborn Maps with Nicky Smith presented by BYU Library / Virtual Family History classes (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-virtual-classes

Jul 20 (In-Person /FL) DNA Basics Lab presented by Genealogical Society of Greater Miami (Free) https://www.gsgmfl.org/

Jul 20 (Hybrid/PA) Digitizing History and the Veteran Bounty Land Project, with Rebecca Koford – NHG Monthly Meeting presented by North Hills Genealogists (Free) https://northhillsgenealogists.org/

Jul 21 (Hybrid/FL) Revolutionary Ancestors presented by the Pinellas Genealogy Society  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/R7Q0u6X7RoaeeWNgn22RAw

Aug 02 (Hybrid/UT) Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them with Kathryn Grant presented by BYU Library / Virtual Family History classes (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-virtual-classes

Aug 02 (Hybrid/UT) Update of the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries with James Tanner presented by BYU Library / Virtual Family History classes (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-virtual-classes

Aug 06 (VIRTUAL) The Genealogy of a House with Candice Buchanan presented by Genealogy Society of Vallejo-Benicia (Free) https://www.gsvb.org/

Aug 09 (Hybrid/UT) Introduction to the FamilySearch Help Center with James Tanner presented by BYU Library / Virtual Family History classes (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-virtual-classes

Aug 09 (Hybrid/UT) Avoiding the Same Name Trap with Kathryn Grant presented by BYU Library / Virtual Family History classes (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-virtual-classes

Aug 16 (Hybrid/UT) Getting Relationships Right in the FamilySearch Family Tree with Kathryn Grant presented by BYU Library / Virtual Family History classes (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-virtual-classes

Aug 16 (Hybrid/UT) Attaching Sources to FamilySearch from Other Websites with James Tanner presented by BYU Library / Virtual Family History classes (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-virtual-classes

Aug 21 (Hybrid/FL) STORIED Presents: “Picture This! 50+ Image Ideas to Enrich Your Family Story” presented by Genealogical Society of Greater Miami (Free) https://www.gsgmfl.org/

Aug 23 (Hybrid/UT) Find A Grave with Nicky Smith presented by BYU Library / Virtual Family History classes (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-virtual-classes

Aug 23 (Hybrid/UT) The Ten Most Valuable Free Online Genealogy Resources with James Tanner presented by BYU Library / Virtual Family History classes (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-virtual-classes

Aug 25 (VIRTUAL) 10 Million Names: Recover. Restore. Remember presented by Louisville Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://kylgs.org/

Aug 28 (Hybrid/FL) STORIED Presents: “Beyond Obits—The Juiciest Newspaper Finds: Your Ancestors” presented by Genealogical Society of Greater Miami (Free) https://www.gsgmfl.org/

Aug 30 (Hybrid/UT) Understanding FamilySearch’s User-Owned Trees with James Tanner presented by BYU Library / Virtual Family History classes (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-virtual-classes

Sep 03 (VIRTUAL) Digging Deeper, Little Known Records and Repositories with Pamela Bell Dallas presented by Genealogy Society of Vallejo-Benicia (Free) https://www.gsvb.org/

Sep 04 (Hybrid/FL) STORIED Presents: “Book Blitz – 50+ Innovative Ways to Book Your Ancestry presented by Genealogical Society of Greater Miami (Free) https://www.gsgmfl.org/

Sep 11 (Hybrid/FL) STORIED Presents: “Create a Family History Book in a Weekend” presented by Genealogical Society of Greater Miami (Free) https://www.gsgmfl.org/

Sep 13 (Hybrid/UT) Duplicates in Family Tree Part 1: Why They’re There and How to Find Them with Kathryn Grant presented by BYU Library / Virtual Family History classes (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-virtual-classes

Sep 13 (Hybrid/UT) Update on Google Apps for Genealogists with James Tanner presented by BYU Library / Virtual Family History classes (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-virtual-classes

Sep 20 (Hybrid/UT) The Challenge of Keeping Up with AI for Genealogical Research with James Tanner presented by BYU Library / Virtual Family History classes (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-virtual-classes

Sep 20 (Hybrid/UT) Duplicates in Family Tree Part 2: How to Resolve with Kathryn Grant presented by BYU Library / Virtual Family History classes (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-virtual-classes

Oct 24 (VIRTUAL) AAHGS 2026 1-Day Virtual Symposium: Research, Recover, Reclaim – Documenting Our Legacy with Evidence and Intention presented by Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society ($) https://www.aahgs.org/

Newly added genealogy events from all others:

Events submitted and already occurring this past week are not included.

May 30   (Hybrid/PA) African American Genealogy Workshop presented by Heinz History Center   ($)   https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/event/african-american-genealogy-workshop/

May 30   (VIRTUAL) WikiTree Saturday Roundup presented by WikiTree   (Free)   https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/tag/saturday_roundup

Jun 01   (VIRTUAL) The People Before Us – With Dr. David Shanahan presented by Ontario Ancestors, Leeds & Grenville Branch  (Free)  https://leedsandgrenville.ogs.on.ca/events/leeds-grenville-branch-june-2026-presentation-the-people-before-us-with-dr-david-shanahan/

Jun 02   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Drop-in presented by Ontario Ancestors, Kingston Branch  (Free)  https://kingston.ogs.on.ca/events/kingston-branch-genealogy-drop-in-virtual-3/

Jun 02   (In-Person /ON) Ancestry Library Edition for Beginners presented by Ontario Ancestors, London & Middlesex County  (Free)  https://londonmiddlesex.ogs.on.ca/events/ancestry-library-edition-for-beginners-in-collaboration-with-the-london-public-library-15/

Jun 02   (Hybrid/CA) Genealogical Research in Central and South America – GSSCC Lecture with Sarah Day presented by Santa Cruz Public Library and the Genealogical Society of Santa Cruz County   (Free)   https://santacruzpl.libnet.info/event/16481640

Jun 02   (VIRTUAL) Working with WATO and WATO+ (What Are the Odds?) presented by The DNA Geek, Dr. Leah Larkin  ($)  https://bit.ly/DNAGeekTixCK

Jun 02   (VIRTUAL) Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Legacy Family Tree Software SIG Meeting presented by the Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society   (Free)  www.tpcgs.org

Jun 02   (In-Person /ID) Genealogy Workshop: Genealogy & AI presented by Twin Falls Public Library   (Free)   https://www.facebook.com/events/1470480078427632

Jun 03   (VIRTUAL) How to Use a Family Reunion to Grow Your Family Tree presented by Ancestry Academy   (Free)   https://events.zoom.us/ev/AmXORKMZUWFQeXhmFpeUvMI1xL7K4k6JMTYQuCvO4UmmpHiQrYCu~AhuS8TRnauJnjnxd4vpP37W-hCLaUvPWcmrjt3JPyOHZdsiaWq0yNqBjuw

Jun 03   (Hybrid/AR) Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig presented by CALS Central Arkansas Library System   (Free)   https://events.cals.org/event/16601147

Jun 03   (Hybrid/AR) Unveiling the History of the U.S. Colored Troops in Arkansas presented by CALS Central Arkansas Library System   (Free)   https://events.cals.org/event/16471157

Jun 03   (VIRTUAL) New Language? Deciphering Genealogical Documents  presented by McHenry Public Library Disctrict  (Free)  https://mchenry.librarycalendar.com/event/new-language-deciphering-genealogical-documents-32742

Jun 03   (VIRTUAL) British Home Children in Huron – Sinead Cox presented by Ontario Ancestors, Huron Branch  (Free)  https://huron.ogs.on.ca/events/huron-branch-british-home-children-in-huron-sinead-cox/

Jun 03   (VIRTUAL) Working with WATO and WATO+ (What Are the Odds?) presented by The DNA Geek, Dr. Leah Larkin  ($)  https://bit.ly/DNAGeekTixCK

Jun 04   (VIRTUAL) LIVE Facebook Genealogy Q&A – Irish Family History presented by Irish Family History and EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum / The Irish Family History Centre   (Free)   https://www.facebook.com/events/930250740061796

Jun 04   (VIRTUAL) Overcoming Brickwalls, Research Challenges, and Dead Ends presented by Lee County Library System   (Free)   https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/event/online-overcoming-brickwalls-research-challenges-and-dead-ends-130415

Jun 05   (VIRTUAL) Memoir Writing With Shabnam Curtis presented by Reston Regional Library, Reston, VA   (Free)  https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/

Jun 06   (Hybrid/(V)) Black Genealogy America 250 Research Lab presented by  Black Genealogy Experience and Genealogy Quick Start TV   (Free)   https://www.facebook.com/events/1336184215055661/

Jun 06   (VIRTUAL) Incorporating AI into your Family History Research, with Penny Walters presented by Anglo Scottish Family History Society  (Free/$)  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/anglo-scottish-fhs-branch-meeting-tickets-1989145966131

Jun 06   (VIRTUAL) Freedmen Roots Uncovered: Tracing Lineage, Land, Dawes Records, and Beyond presented by Muscogee Creek Indian Freedmen Band   ($)   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/freedmen-roots-uncovered-tracing-lineage-land-dawes-records-and-beyond-tickets-1980762864047

Jun 06   (In-Person /ON) Using the Registry of Deeds in Dublin: in person and online presented by Ontario Ancestors, London & Middlesex County  (Free)  https://londonmiddlesex.ogs.on.ca/events/london-and-middlesex-branch-using-the-registry-of-deeds-in-dublin-in-person-and-online/

Jun 06   (In-Person /ON) An In-Depth Look at House and Land Records presented by Ontario Ancestors, Wellington County Branch,   (Free)  https://wellington.ogs.on.ca/events/wellington-county-branch-guelph-public-library-an-in-depth-look-at-house-and-land-records/

Jun 06   (VIRTUAL) SDUSMP 10^th Annual Conference presented by Sons And Daughters Of The United States Middle Passage  (Free/donation)  https://sdusmp.org/conference2026/

Jun 07   (VIRTUAL) Branching Out: Unlock Your Family Tree in a Live Genealogy Q&A presented by Anders Genealogical Services  ($)  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/branching-out-an-interactive-qa-to-extend-your-family-tree-tickets-1980522743841

Jun 08   (VIRTUAL) Topic: Black Patriots of Onslow County – America 250 Speaker Series presented by AAHGS North Carolina Triangle Chapter   (Free)   https://www.aahgs.org/CONTENT.ASPX?PAGE_ID=4091&CLUB_ID=623005&ITEM_ID=2964293

Jun 08   (VIRTUAL) Exploring the Nuances of FamilySearch for Genealogical Research presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State   (Free)   https://www.jgsws.org/

Jun 08   (VIRTUAL) ”Exploring the Nuances of FamilySearch for Genealogical Research” by Veronica Anguiano presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State (JGSWS)  (Free/$)  https://www.jgsws.org/

Jun 09   (VIRTUAL) America’s Westward Expansion: 25 Events in 50 Minutes with Katherine Willson presented by Chemung County Library District  (Free)  https://www.chemunglibraries.org/event/americas-westward-expansion-25-events-50-minutes-16277

Jun 09   (Hybrid/PA) IL VIAGGIO: The Italian Immigration Journey to the United States presented by Heinz History Center   (Free)   https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/event/il-viaggio-the-italian-immigration-journey-to-the-united-states/

Jun 09   (VIRTUAL) Census Records in the Virtual Registry of Ireland with Dr. Brian Gurren presented by Ontario Ancestors, Lambton Branch,   (Free)  https://lambton.ogs.on.ca/events/census-records-in-the-virtual-registry-of-ireland-with-dr-brian-gurrin/

Jun 09   (VIRTUAL) Ottawa Virtual Genealogy Drop-In presented by Ontario Ancestors, Ottawa Branch  (Free)  https://ottawa.ogs.on.ca/events/virtual-genealogy-drop-in-2-2026-06-09/

Jun 10   (VIRTUAL) Ancestry® Search Tips and Tricks presented by Ancestry Academy   (Free)   https://events.zoom.us/ev/Aig2TV2SeVkZqivf927LpOlCioAWR3rZelUwy6BYkikdZ0o2FHzN~Ak6HjZTXjeB-5zRdP3k1zC_zmDOXZOCn0AVR9OmHn0iKOIU_1JGVLK8Aog

Jun 10   (VIRTUAL) Naturalization and Citizenship presented by The Pikes Peak Genealogical Society (Free)  https://ppgs.org

Jun 10   (Hybrid/WA) Born to be Filed: Civil Birth Registration in the United States presented by Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.wags-web.org

Jun 11   (VIRTUAL) Scottish Genealogical Research Seminar presented by The New Hampshire Gathering of the Scottish Clans (NHSCOT)   ($)   https://nhscot.org/events/scottish-genealogical-research-seminar/

Jun 12   (In-Person /DE) Tracing Black Family Histories from the Delaware Public Archives presented by Appopquinimink Community Library   (Free)   https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/16847110

Jun 13   (VIRTUAL) Irish Genealogy Club presented by United Irish Cultural Center   (Free)   https://irishcentersf.org/series/irish-genealogy-club-2/

Jun 14   (VIRTUAL) Finding your Family with Miriam Weiner’s Routes to Roots: Utilizing  RTR Foundation Resources in your Research, with Ellie Vance, Russian Genealogy Research Specialist presented by Global Jewish Genealogy Society  (Free/$)  www.GlobaalJGS.org

Jun 14   (In-Person /CA) San Diego Jewish Genealogical Society Presents an Interactive Research Workshop presented by San Diego Jewish Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.sdjgs.org

Jun 16   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Drop-in presented by Ontario Ancestors, Kingston Branch  (Free)  https://kingston.ogs.on.ca/events/kingston-branch-genealogy-drop-in-virtual-6/

Jun 17   (VIRTUAL) Ask Me Anything with Professional Genealogists Nicka and Christophe presented by Ancestry Academy   (Free)   https://events.zoom.us/ev/AnLaW-rs9ktTl3D8C_R2eduE7OMSsIj6IcUdLvCrk1owt0l_1oFf~AuhUeO3Mjjkb7ID6kJ-z_OL-h_sL_i6jV4ix3zVPDiFqKyW4BBr5SOt1GQ

Jun 17   (VIRTUAL) Using the BPL’s Special Collections to Research Your Family History presented by Boston Public Library   (Free)   https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a08797c703c33630027fff6

Jun 17   (In-Person /GA) Unearth Your Family History: A Genealogy Workshop presented by Fulton County Library System, Adamsville-Collier Heights Branch   (Free)   https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/69ffa761025b99d844748dfd

Jun 17   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Chat Night presented by Ontario Ancestors, Thunder Bay District Branch  (Free)  https://thunderbay.ogs.on.ca/events/thunder-bay-district-branch/

Jun 17   (VIRTUAL) IDEA Committee – Diversity in Our Family Trees presented by Ontario Genealogical Society IDEA Committee   (Free)   https://ogs.on.ca/events/idea-committee-diversity-in-our-family-trees/

Jun 18   (In-Person /MO) Iron Riders: The Story of the 25^th Infantry Regiment Bicycle Corps presented by Daniel Boone Regional Library   (Free)   https://events.dbrl.org/event/16276839

Jun 18   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Workshop: Creating Maine Towns: The Process and the Records, with Dr. Carol P. McCoy presented by Portsmouth Public Library    https://portsmouthpl.librarycalendar.com/event/GW266

Jun 18   (VIRTUAL) Organize Your DNA Matches Simply and Efficiently- with Diahan Southard presented by Your DNA Guide  (Free)  https://diy.yourdnaguide.com/organize-your-dna-matches-webinar?utm_campaign=24847962-free_webinar_organize_2025&utm_source=conference_keeper

Jun 20   (In-Person /FL) America 250: Finding Your Roots – Identifying Your Revolutionary War Ancestors presented by Alachua County Library District, Archer Branch   (Free)   https://attend.aclib.us/event/16190626

Jun 20   (In-Person /MI) June Field Trip presented by The Irish Genealogical Society of Michigan  (Free/$)  www.miigsm.org

Jun 22   (In-Person /AL) Unearth A Story: Genealogy presented by Birmingham Public Library   (Free)   https://www.cobpl.org/calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D203992971

Jun 22   (In-Person /DE) Flags of Our Forefathers: Finding Your Roots in the Revolution presented by Delaware Public Archives   (Free)   https://archives.delaware.gov/events/flags-of-our-forefathers-finding-your-roots-in-the-revolution-7/

Jun 23   (In-Person /KS) Genealogist Speaker Jason Felihkatubbe presented by Bradford Memorial Library   (Free)   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/genealogist-speaker-jason-felihkatubbe-tickets-1989605771421

Jun 23   (Hybrid/MA) Unearthing 1776 – A Deep Dive into the lives of Revolutionary Era Ancestors, with Sara Campbell presented by Central Massachusetts Genealogical Society   (Free)   http://cmgso.org/meetings/

Jun 23   (VIRTUAL) Ottawa Virtual Genealogy Drop-In presented by Ontario Ancestors, Ottawa Branch  (Free)  https://ottawa.ogs.on.ca/events/virtual-genealogy-drop-in-2-2026-06-23/

Jun 23   (VIRTUAL) An In-Depth Look at House and Land Records presented by Ontario Ancestors, Wellington County Branch,   (Free)  https://wellington.ogs.on.ca/events/wellington-county-branch-exploring-family-history-at-the-archives-of-ontario/

Jun 25   (VIRTUAL) Personal Archiving presented by CALS – Central Arkansas Library System   (Free)   https://events.cals.org/event/16595515

Jun 25   (VIRTUAL) Durham Branch’s Virtual Social Drop-In presented by Ontario Ancestors, Durham Branch  (Free)  https://ogs.on.ca/events/durham-branchs-virtual-social-drop-in-3-2026-02-26-2026-03-26-2026-04-23-2026-05-28-2026-06-25/

Jun 26-28   (In-Person /NJ) The Ramapo Investigative Genetic Genealogy Conference (RIGG) 2026 presented by Ramapo College Of New Jersey   ($)   https://www.ramapo.edu/igg/conference/

Jun 27   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Club presented by Chemung County Library District  (Free)  https://www.chemunglibraries.org/event/genealogy-club-16284

Jun 27   (Hybrid/VT)  Gravestone & Cemetery Records  Research; Researching an Artifact; and the 1926 Irish Census presented by Windham County Genealogy Interest Group  (Free)  www. https://bit.ly/WCGIG-2026

Jun 28   (Hybrid/PA) Croatian Genealogy Workshop presented by Heinz History Center  ($)  https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/event/croatian-genealogy-workshop/

Jul 01   (VIRTUAL) Divided loyalties: Ireland and the American War of Independence presented by  The National Archives (UK)  (Free/donation)  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/divided-loyalties-ireland-and-the-american-war-of-independence-tickets-1989899074699

Jul 01   (VIRTUAL) Registration closes for AACAT-18 Summer Digital Lab (July 12 thru Aug 30, 2026) presented by AACAT-1870 – African American Community Archives Theory  ($)  https://www.aacat1870.info/enroll

Jul 02   (In-Person /FL) Genealogy 101 presented by Hillsborough County Public Library   (Free)   https://attend.hcplc.org/event/16432789

Jul 02   (In-Person /SC) Revolutionary War Genealogy presented by York County Library   (Free)   https://yorkcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/revolutionary-war-genealogy-46033

Jul 03   (VIRTUAL) Using Family Historian Software (multi-session course) presented by Society of Genealogists (UK)   ($)   https://portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2462355

Jul 03   (VIRTUAL) Professional Corner: Beyond Research: Getting Yourself Known presented by Society of Genealogists (UK)   ($)   https://portal.sog.org.uk/Event/I3:I19

Jul 03   (VIRTUAL) Armed Forces Advice Hour presented by Society of Genealogists (UK)  (members only)  https://portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1758855

Jul 04   (VIRTUAL) The Mayflower Connection presented by Society of Genealogists (UK)   ($)   https://portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2412435

Jul 04   (In-Person /WI) Enduring Service: 125 Years of Veteran Stories presented by Wisconsin Veterans Museum   (Free)   https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/enduring-service-125-years-of-veteran-stories/

Jul 06   (Hybrid/CA) “What the Law Put Asunder: Divorce in America” – Sara Cochran presented by Corona Genealogical Society  (Free/Zoom available for members only)  https://coronagensoc.org/

Jul 06   (VIRTUAL) The Civil War in 100 Objects presented by Society of Genealogists (UK)   ($)   https://portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2300772

Jul 06   (VIRTUAL) Book Club: Prince George & Master Frederick by Rosalind Freeborn presented by Society of Genealogists (UK)  (members only)  https://portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2534581

Jul 06   (VIRTUAL) Finding Women in London’s Court of Orphans, 1660-1720 presented by Society of Genealogists (UK)   ($)   https://portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2300802

Jul 06   (VIRTUAL) Writing your Life Story Club – Clothes presented by Society of Genealogists (UK)  (members only)  https://portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1469500

Jul 07   (VIRTUAL) Ottawa Virtual Genealogy Drop-In presented by Ontario Ancestors, Ottawa Branch  (Free)  https://ottawa.ogs.on.ca/events/virtual-genealogy-drop-in-2-2026-07-07/

Jul 08   (In-Person /FL) Genealogy: – Immigration and Naturalization Records presented by Hillsborough County Public Library   (Free)   https://attend.hcplc.org/event/15886874

Jul 09   (VIRTUAL) Put Your Ancestor on the Couch: Using Psychohistory to Understand Past Lives presented by Society of Genealogists (UK)   ($)   https://portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2387557

Jul 10   (In-Person /CA) America 250: Unlock Your Ancestors’ Military Records presented by Santa Clara County Library: Los Altos Library   (Free)   https://sccl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a04d1448e677a28001bca31

Jul 10   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Hive Mind presented by Society of Genealogists (UK)  (members only)  https://portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2564384

Jul 11   (In-Person /FL) America 250: Finding Your Roots – Revolutionary War Genealogy presented by Alachua County Library District, Micanopy Branch   (Free)   https://attend.aclib.us/event/16069616

Jul 11   (In-Person /AR) Flora, Fauna and Faces: Reading Cemetery Symbolism  presented by CALS Central Arkansas Library System   (Free)   https://events.cals.org/event/16586896

Jul 11   (Hybrid/ID) AI for Genealogists presented by Idaho Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://idahogenealogy.org/

Jul 11   (VIRTUAL) Researching Gold Mining Ancestors presented by Society of Genealogists (UK)   ($)   https://portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2387588

Jul 11   (VIRTUAL) Irish Genealogy Club presented by United Irish Cultural Center   (Free)   https://irishcentersf.org/series/irish-genealogy-club-2/

Jul 12   (VIRTUAL) AACAT-18 Summer Digital Lab (July 12 thru Aug 30, 2026) presented by AACAT-1870 – African American Community Archives Theory  ($)  https://www.aacat1870.info/enroll

Jul 12   (VIRTUAL) Workshop: Beyond Ancestry! Explore Genealogy Databases presented by Madeline Feierstein, Rooted in Place               ($)   https://www.facebook.com/events/1646846406581988/

Jul 12   (In-Person /CA) America 250: Unlock Your Ancestors’ Military Records presented by Santa Clara County Library: Saratoga Library   (Free)   https://sccl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a04d1558e677a28001bca37

Jul 13   (VIRTUAL) Book Club: Prince George & Master Frederick by Rosalind Freeborn meet the author (1) presented by Society of Genealogists (UK)  (members only)  https://portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2534588

Jul 13   (VIRTUAL) SoG Pre-1858 Wills Summer School (multi-session course) presented by Society of Genealogists (UK)   ($)   https://portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2272043

Jul 14   (VIRTUAL) European Experiences of 19^th and 20^th Century Voyages to America with Katherine Willson presented by Chemung County Library District  (Free)  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yZ2oNFtQRt-VwTv3g221LA

Jul 14   (In-Person /CA) America 250: Capturing Personal History Through Storytelling presented by Santa Clara County Library District: Morgan Hill Library   (Free)   https://sccl.bibliocommons.com/events/69f1427b66c3387a9d0838ed

Jul 14   (VIRTUAL) July Palaeography Club presented by Society of Genealogists (UK)  (members only)  https://portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1576139

Jul 15   (In-Person /CA) America 250: Unlock Your Ancestors’ Military Records presented by Santa Clara County Library District: Morgan Hill Library   (Free)   https://sccl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a04d16bcaf93436005bb872

Jul 18   (VIRTUAL) Workshop: How to Avoid Common Genealogy Mistakes presented by Madeline Feierstein, Rooted in Place         ($)   https://www.facebook.com/events/784646587949697/

Jul 18   (In-Person /CA) America 250: Unlock Your Ancestors’ Military Records presented by Santa Clara County Library: Cupertino Library   (Free)   https://sccl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a04d17bcaf93436005bb874

Jul 18   (VIRTUAL) Researching American Ancestors: What the Websites Don’t Teach You presented by Society of Genealogists (UK)   ($)   https://portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2412758

Jul 18   (In-Person /UK) Wandsworth Prison Museum  presented by Society of Genealogists (UK)   ($)   https://portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2443070

Jul 19   (VIRTUAL) Victorian Handwriting in Five Days presented by Society of Genealogists (UK)   ($)   https://portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2713722

Jul 21   (VIRTUAL) Ottawa Virtual Genealogy Drop-In presented by Ontario Ancestors, Ottawa Branch  (Free)  https://ottawa.ogs.on.ca/events/virtual-genealogy-drop-in-2-2026-07-21/

Jul 21   (VIRTUAL) Lunchtime Chat: USA Ancestors presented by Society of Genealogists (UK)  (members only)  https://portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2676155

Jul 23   (In-Person /GA) Just Gen! – Ancestry Library Edition presented by Fulton County Library System, Central Library   (Free)   https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/69bec5e5491b809c6f220244

Jul 23   (VIRTUAL) Durham Branch’s Virtual Social Drop-In presented by Ontario Ancestors, Durham Branch  (Free)  https://ogs.on.ca/events/durham-branchs-virtual-social-drop-in-3-2026-02-26-2026-03-26-2026-04-23-2026-05-28-2026-06-25-2026-07-23/

Jul 24   (VIRTUAL) SoG Virtual Café presented by Society of Genealogists (UK)  (members only)  https://portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1762472

Jul 25   (In-Person /CA) America 250: Unlock Your Ancestors’ Military Records presented by Santa Clara County Library: Milpitas Library   (Free)   https://sccl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a04d18dcaf93436005bb87e

Jul 27   (In-Person /CA) America 250: Unlock Your Ancestors’ Military Records presented by Santa Clara County Library: Gilroy Library   (Free)   https://sccl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a04d19b278f7c2f008cf5c0

Jul 29   (In-Person /FL) America 250: Finding Your Roots – Genealogy presented by Alachua County Library District, Waldo Branch   (Free)   https://attend.aclib.us/event/16169589 

Jul 31   (VIRTUAL) DNA Advice Hour presented by Society of Genealogists (UK)  (members only)  https://portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2119090

Aug 08   (Hybrid/ID) Combining City Directories and Sanborn Maps presented by Idaho Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://idahogenealogy.org/

Aug 08   (VIRTUAL) Irish Genealogy Club presented by United Irish Cultural Center   (Free)   https://irishcentersf.org/series/irish-genealogy-club-2/

Aug 12   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Research Stories: The Basse Class presented by New Jersey State Library   (Free)   https://www.njstatelib.org/event/webinar-genealogy-research-stories-the-basse-class/

Aug 15   (VIRTUAL) The Importance of Telling Black American Stories with Genealogy presented by  Center for Family History at the International African American Museum   (Free)   https://www.facebook.com/events/924024073598943/

Sep 09   (In-Person /GA) Just Gen! – Fold3 Library Edition presented by Fulton County Library System, Central Library   (Free)   https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/69bec670491b809c6f2202be

Sep 30   (VIRTUAL) Registration opens for AACAT-18 Fall 2026 Cohort IV: The Finale (Sept 30 through Dec 31, 2026) presented by African American Community Archives Theory  ($)  https://www.aacat1870.info/enroll

Sep 30   (VIRTUAL) AACAT-18 Fall 2026 Cohort IV: The Finale (Sept 30 through Dec 31, 2026) presented by African American Community Archives Theory  ($)  https://www.aacat1870.info/enroll

Nov 05   (In-Person /GA) Just Gen! – MyHeritage Library Edition presented by Fulton County Library System, Central Library   (Free)   https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/69bece164dacf581ff83830a Dec 10   (VIRTUAL) Scottish Genealogical Research Seminar presented by The New Hampshire Gathering of the Scottish Clans (NHSCOT)   ($)   https://nhscot.org/events/scottish-genealogical-research-seminar/

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