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This week’s newsletter is sponsored by the National Genealogical Society

This Week’s Genealogy News:

(Mentions of businesses or societies in our News are unpaid and non-affiliate — it’s just good info)

FAMILY INFOGRAPHICS

MyHeritage has rolled out their new Family Infographics feature, which uses AI to create a really lovely image/timeline celebrating the life of an ancestor. You can choose the ancestor as well as one of several backgrounds. It’s available for everyone to try – https://www.myheritage.com/family-infographics

SLIG SCHOLARSHIPS

The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy awards several scholarship each year. each with different qualifications. The deadline to apply is May 15. Please see our Awards, Grants & Scholarships page for details and links to these and others.

GOOD READS

I’ve added several new books to the Fiction and Non Fiction book pages on the website.  Whether you read for facts or for fun, you’ll find some great books on these lists. Click the blue links, or find the Books pages under “Other events and Opportunities” in the website menu bar.

MORE GOOD READS

I subscribe and read lots of genealogy newsletters, and one of my favorites is PastPorts, the Emerson History & Genealogy Center’s monthly newsletter from the St. Louis County Library. It’s full of articles that will enhance your research skills no matter where your ancestors are from, discussing historical records and collections, genealogy resources, and research tips. The May issue features the Draper Manuscripts at the Wisconsin Historical Society—more than 490 volumes of letters, interviews, notes, maps, and other materials compiled by Lyman C. Draper on Revolutionary War–era pioneers and early settlers in the Trans-Appalachian West. You can read the May issue (and subscribe if you’d like) at https://www.slcl.org/research-learn/genealogy/pastports

DID YOU KNOW?

The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is the creator, producer, and host of the Periodical Source Index (PERSI), a subject index to genealogy and local history periodical literature. ACPL also hosts the world’s largest collection of the materials indexed in PERSI – So if you’re planning to be at the NGS Conference at the end of this month, or if you need a reason to head to Fort Wayne, you’ll want to watch the recording of the recent NGS MemberConnect program on the NGS YouTube channel. Find out what PERSI is, how to use it more effectively, and how to get copies of articles. https://youtu.be/ReGLmCd9gwU

OOPS

Last week I had included the Call for Presentations for RootsTech 2027 which is currently posted on the RootsTech website. I’ve since been informed that while the page is live, the submission portal isn’t quite open yet. I have it on good authority that the portal may open up this coming Wednesday (May 13). Submissions aren’t due until end of June, so there’s no rush to submit.

News from the National Genealogical Society

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: Online registration to attend the 2026 NGS Family History Conference in person has now close, but registration to watch the conference recordings virtually remains available on the NGS conference website, and walk-in registration will be available at the conference. 

NEW! Registered attendees should have received an email this past week with instructions on accessing the Whova app. Attendees can now RSVP for limited attendance sessions including Allen County Public Library tours and NEW interactive sessions within the Whova app.

PREVIEW VIDEOS : Watch the NGS Conference Preview and the ACPL Genealogy Center Preview videos to learn all about what’s coming at the NGS 2026 Family History Conference 27-30 May in Fort Wayne. There will be a lot going on and you won’t want to miss anything! The ACPL Preview will have you eager and ready to research at the Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library in your free time. Both videos are on our YouTube channel .

IF YOU’RE ATTENDING: Download one of the social media images and invite more people to enjoy the conference with you. https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/social-media-badges/

MORE CONFERENCE EVENTS & INFO:

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VOLUNTEERS: Sign up at https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/volunteer.
CONFERENCE BLOG: https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/news.
EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS: https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/info-for-sponsors-exhibitors
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS & EVENTS: https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/workshops/

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Newly added events hosted by NGS Member Societies & Libraries:

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

May 09   (Hybrid/NY) Italian Parish Records: A Brief Synopsis, with Sylvia Hetzel presented by Italian Genealogical Group  (Free)  https://www.italiangen.org/upcoming-events/

May 10   (VIRTUAL) FamilySearch Full-text Search and Simple Search, with James Tanner presented by BYU Library / Family History webinars  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-virtual-classes

May 12   (VIRTUAL) Black Homesteaders of the South, with Bernice Alexander Bennett presented by African American Genealogy Group   (Free)   https://aagg.org/

May 12   (Hybrid/CA) FamilySearch Basics 1 : Starting with the Main Menu by Hollis Dixon _ Los Angeles presented by Los Angeles FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/los_angeles_california/classes

May 12   (VIRTUAL) British Family History Research – British Census Records presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

May 12   (VIRTUAL) FamilySearch Family Tree: Finding, Attaching, and Using Sources presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

May 13   (VIRTUAL) The Periodical Source Index (PERSI): A Genealogical Treasure, with James Tanner presented by BYU Library / Family History webinars  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-virtual-classes

May 13   (VIRTUAL) Beginning Family History Research – Week 1 presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

May 14   (Hybrid/FL) Ellen Thompson Jennings: Dealing With Your Scary Box presented by Pastfinders of South Lake County Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://pastfindersslc.org/events/

May 14   (VIRTUAL) Danish Research – How to Find and Read Danish Census Records presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

May 14   (VIRTUAL) Beginning Family History Research – Week 1 presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

May 14   (VIRTUAL) The 1926 Ireland Census, with Senia Foster Kirk presented by RootsTech by FamilySearch  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/session/the-1926-ireland-census

May 16   (Hybrid/MA) Germans in the Revolution: Hessians and Patriots presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society   ($)   https://www.americanancestors.org/germans-revolution-hessians-and-patriots-0

May 16   (Hybrid/NY) Finding Ancestors in Irish Workhouses with Guest Speaker Natalie Bodle presented by Irish Family History Forum  (Free)  www.ifhf.org

May 16   (VIRTUAL) Leander’s Lies: Finding an ancestor who didn’t want to be found Presenter: Nancy Poling, author presented by Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.obcgs.com

May 16   (Hybrid/OR) Unearthing Ancestors in Agricultural Census Records presented by Oregon Genealogical Society   ($)   https://oregongs.org/

May 16   (VIRTUAL) Search Smarter: German Records on FamilySearch Online, with Bärbel K. Johnson presented by RootsTech by FamilySearch  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/session/search-smarter-german-records-on-familysearch-online

May 16   (VIRTUAL) Finding Your German Ancestors: Connecting People, Places, and Records, with Andrea Bentschneider presented by RootsTech by FamilySearch  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/session/finding-your-german-ancestors-connecting-people-places-and-records

May 16   (VIRTUAL) Beyond the Screen: German Records at the FamilySearch Library, with Daniel R. Jones presented by RootsTech by FamilySearch  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/session/beyond-the-screen-german-records-at-the-familysearch-library

May 16   (In-Person /CA) Using Genealogy Bank, with Melony Young presented by South Orange County California Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://soccgs.org/speaker-may-2026/

May 16   (VIRTUAL) Enhance Family History with Vintage Postcards with Alice van Ommeren presented by The Sonoma County Genealogical Society Presents  (Free)  https://www.scgsonline.org

May 16   (In-Person /VA) Looking Back:  70 Years of Genealogy presented by Tidewater Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.tidewatergensoc.org

May 17   (VIRTUAL) Finding Towns and Other Named Locations Which No Longer Exist, with James Tanner presented by BYU Library / Family History virtual classes  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/virtual-classes

May 17   (VIRTUAL) Getting to Know FamilySearch.org (for Latter-day Saints), with Kathryn Grant presented by BYU Library / Family History virtual classes  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/virtual-classes

May 17   (VIRTUAL) How To Trace Your Ancestors in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway by David A. Fryxell presented by Monmouth County Genealogy Society  (Free)  www.njmcgs.org/events/

May 18   (VIRTUAL) Land Records Unlocked: A Genealogist’s Guide to Deeds and Other Records (June 3, 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 2026) presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society   ($)   https://www.americanancestors.org/events/land-records-unlocked-genealogists-guide-deeds-and-other-records

May 18   (VIRTUAL) “A Fate Worse Than Hell: American Prisoners of the Civil War” with W. Fitzhugh Brundage presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society   ($)   https://www.americanancestors.org/germans-revolution-hessians-and-patriots-0

May 18   (VIRTUAL) Introduction to Research Wiki and How to Use It presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

May 19   (VIRTUAL) British Family History Research – British Civil Registration: Searching Birth, Marriage and Death Indexes presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

May 19   (VIRTUAL) FamilySearch Family Tree: Sources Using Partner Websites presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

May 20   (VIRTUAL) Favorite Productivity Tips for FamilySearch Family Tree, with Kathryn Grant presented by BYU Library / Family History webinars  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-virtual-classes

May 20   (VIRTUAL) Beginning Family History Research – Week 2 presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

May 21   (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Unplugged: When Offline Records Are the Best presented by James M. Baker, PhD presented by Napa Valley Genealogical Society (NVGS)  (Free/$)  https://napagensoc.org/event-6637947

May 21   (VIRTUAL) Danish Research – How to Find and Read Danish Military Records presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

May 21   (VIRTUAL) Beyond the Prompt: Take Your AI To The Next Level with Mark Thompson presented by RootsTech by FamilySearch  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/session/beyond-the-prompt-take-your-ai-to-the-next-level

May 21   (Hybrid/TX) Researching and Restoring Abandoned Williamson County Historic Cemeteries presented by Williamson County Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://williamsontxgenealogy.org

May 23   (Hybrid/MN) How to Create Your Family History Book; Tips From an Expert, with JoEllen Haugo presented by Norwegian-American Genealogical Association  (Free/Zoom available for members only)  https://www.norwegianamerican.org/event-6525116

May 26   (VIRTUAL) British Family History Research – British Church Records presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

May 26   (VIRTUAL) FamilySearch Family Tree: Merging Duplicate Records presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

May 26   (In-Person /GA) Georgia’s Fallen Heroes: The Renaming of Marietta Air Force Base in 1950 presented by the Cobb County Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://cobbgagensoc.org/ccgs-event/general-meeting-5-26-2026/

May 27   (VIRTUAL) Guided Learning with The Family History Guide, with Bob Taylor presented by BYU Library / Family History webinars  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-virtual-classes

May 28   (VIRTUAL) Learning about FamilySearch Sources and Hints presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

May 28   (VIRTUAL) Using FamilySearch’s AI Research Assistant to Extend Your Research, with Ian James presented by RootsTech by FamilySearch  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/session/beyond-the-hint-mastering-familysearchs-ai-research-assistant-for-advanced-genealogists

May 29   (Hybrid/WI) How to Self-Publish Digital and Print Books Inexpensively presented by Milwaukee County Genealogical Society   (Free)   www.milwaukeegenealogy.org

May 31   (VIRTUAL) Adding and Correcting Information in Family Tree, with Kathryn Grant presented by BYU Library / Family History virtual classes  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/virtual-classes

May 31   (VIRTUAL) RootsTech 2026 Update, with James Tanner presented by BYU Library / Family History virtual classes  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/virtual-classes

May 31  AWARD/GRANT/SCHOLARSHIP 2026 “Show-Me” Genealogy Fellowship presented by The Friends of the Missouri State Archives    https://conferencekeeper.org/grants-scholarships/

Jun 01   (VIRTUAL) 18^th Century America: Cultural Changes and Their Effect on Records, with Sylvia Tracy Doolos presented by Chicago Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://www.chicagogenealogy.org/event-6460257

Jun 01   (VIRTUAL) Introduction to Research Wiki and How to Use It presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Jun 02   (VIRTUAL) Beginning Findmypast presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Jun 02   (VIRTUAL) FamilySearch Family Tree: Adding Memories presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Jun 03   (VIRTUAL) Swedish Family History Research, with Maureen Brady presented by BYU Library / Family History webinars  (Free)  https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/upcoming-virtual-classes

Jun 03   (In-Person /FL) Family History Research: Session 1 presented by Pastfinders of South Lake County Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://pastfindersslc.org/events/

Jun 04   (VIRTUAL) Using Ancestry.com with FamilySearch – Overview and Navigation presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Jun 06   (Hybrid/MA) Preparing for Your Irish Ancestry Research Trip: A Case Study with Mike Collins & Jane McGarvey presented by TIARA – The Irish Ancestral Research Association   (Free)   https://tiara.ie/event/monthly-meeting-june2026/

Jun 09   (VIRTUAL) “COMBEE: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War” with Edda L. Fields-Black presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.americanancestors.org/events/combee-harriet-tubman-combahee-river-raid-and-black-freedom-during-civil-war-edda-l-fields

Jun 09   (VIRTUAL) Learning More About Findmypast presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Jun 09   (VIRTUAL) FamilySearch Family Tree: Additional FamilySearch Capabilities presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Jun 10   (In-Person /FL) Family History Research: Session 2 presented by Pastfinders of South Lake County Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://pastfindersslc.org/events/

Jun 11   (Hybrid/FL) Jan Bankert: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Estate Records (But Were Afraid to Ask)  presented by Pastfinders of South Lake County Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://pastfindersslc.org/events/

Jun 11   (VIRTUAL) Using Ancestry.com with FamilySearch – Finding and Attaching Sources presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Jun 13   (Hybrid/NY) Nonno’s Story Through His Italian Passport & Military Records, with Barbara Bombaci, JD, CG presented by Italian Genealogical Group  (Free)  https://www.italiangen.org/upcoming-events/

Jun 15   (VIRTUAL) Introduction to Research Wiki and How to Use It presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Jun 16   (VIRTUAL) Scott Norrick – America at 250 years! Researching Your Revolutionary Ancestors presented by San Ramon Valley Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://srvgensoc.org/

Jun 17   (In-Person /FL) Family History Research: Session 3 presented by Pastfinders of South Lake County Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://pastfindersslc.org/events/

Jun 18   (VIRTUAL) Using Ancestry.com with FamilySearch – Managing Media presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Jun 20   (Hybrid/NY) Using AI in Family History Research with Guest Speaker Melanie McComb presented by Irish Family History Forum (IFHF)  (Free)  www.ifhf.org

Jun 23   (VIRTUAL) Virtual Pedigree presented by Riverton FamilySearch Center  (Free)  https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah/classes

Jun 25   (Hybrid/AZ) Charting Your Family’s Past: The Power of Maps in Genealogy with Amy Ward, MSc presented by the Family History Society of Arizona  (Free)  www.fhsa.org

Jun 27   (In-Person /MA) Getting Started in Family History Research presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://my.americanancestors.org/2748/3426

Jul 06   (VIRTUAL) Open Mic Meet-Up: Share Your Latest Genealogy Discoveries or Problem presented by Chicago Genealogical Society  (members only)  https://www.chicagogenealogy.org/event-6482424

Jul 21   (VIRTUAL) Confirming Parentage presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society   ($)   https://www.americanancestors.org/events/confirming-parentage

Jul 25   (In-Person /MA) Creating a Family History Slideshow presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.americanancestors.org/events/creating-family-history-slideshow

Jul 25   (Hybrid/TX) Dallas Genealogical Society Summer Seminar featuring Craig R. Scott presented by Dallas Genealogical Society   ($)   https://dallasgenealogy.org/

Aug 03   (VIRTUAL) Tides of History: Tracing Family History in Atlantic Canada (Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2026) presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society   ($)   https://www.americanancestors.org/events/land-records-unlocked-genealogists-guide-deeds-and-other-records

Aug 03   (VIRTUAL) Beyond Dry Facts: Telling Your Ancestors’ Stories, with Laura Hedgecock presented by Chicago Genealogical Society  (Free/$)  https://www.chicagogenealogy.org/event-6488032

Aug 11-15   (In-Person /MA) Come Home to New England Research Tour 2026 presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society  ($)  https://www.americanancestors.org/events/come-home-new-england-research-tour-2026

Aug 22   (In-Person /MA) Getting Started in Family History Research presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://my.americanancestors.org/2748/3428

Aug 29   (VIRTUAL) Linda Debe — Reconstructing World War I Army Service Records  presented by Northwest Suburban Genealogy Society (NWSGS)   (Free)   https://nwsgs.org/

Oct 03   (VIRTUAL) Melissa Barker – The ABC’s and 123’s of Researching Your Ancestor’s School Records   presented by Northwest Suburban Genealogy Society (NWSGS)   (Free)   https://nwsgs.org/

Nov 07   (VIRTUAL) Tina Beaird – Brick by Brick: Tracing Your Home’s History   presented by Northwest Suburban Genealogy Society (NWSGS)   (Free)   https://nwsgs.org/

Dec 05   (VIRTUAL) Diana Elder – Demystifying Probate Records: Taking Your Research to the Next Level  presented by Northwest Suburban Genealogy Society (NWSGS)   (Free)   https://nwsgs.org/

Jan 02   (VIRTUAL) Maureen Taylor – Tackle Your Family Photographs  presented by Northwest Suburban Genealogy Society (NWSGS)   (Free)   https://nwsgs.org/

Feb 06   (VIRTUAL) J. Mark Lowe – Using that Brick Wall as a Foundation  presented by Northwest Suburban Genealogy Society (NWSGS)   (Free)   https://nwsgs.org/

Mar 13   (VIRTUAL) Eric Vavra – AI & Genealogy: Evolving Role of Artificial Intelligence in Genealogy  presented by Northwest Suburban Genealogy Society (NWSGS)   (Free)   https://nwsgs.org/

Apr 03   (VIRTUAL) Michelle Bates — What About Your Criminal Ancestors?  presented by Northwest Suburban Genealogy Society (NWSGS)   (Free)   https://nwsgs.org/

May 01   (VIRTUAL) Diahan Southard – I Have DNA…Now What?  presented by Northwest Suburban Genealogy Society (NWSGS)   (Free)   https://nwsgs.org/

Newly added genealogy events from all others:

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

May 05   (Hybrid/IL) “Preparing for a Research Trip to a Nearby Suburb or Across the Country” presented by Claudia Conroy presented by Elgin (IL) Genealogical Society  (Free)  www.elginroots.com

May 07   (In-Person /KS) Save Your Family Memories Drop In – Convert VHS & cassette tapes to digital presented by Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library   (Free)   https://events.tscpl.org/event/15891496

May 09   (VIRTUAL) Too Good to Be True: Learn How to Spot and Stop Genealogy Fraud with Candace Marx presented by DuPage County Genealogical Society and the Wheaton Public Library   (Free)   https://www.dcgs.org/event-6576413

May 11   (Hybrid/OK) Lawmen in Washington County, Oklahoma presented by Bartlesville Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.bartlesvillegenealogy.org/

May 12   (VIRTUAL) L’DOR V’DOR (From Generation to Generation) presented by Carol Davidson Baird presented by North San Diego County Genealogical Society (NSDCGS)   (Free)   www.nsdcgs.org

May 12   (VIRTUAL) Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Monthly Educational Meeting presented by the Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society (Free)  www.tpcgs.org

May 12   (Hybrid/KS) Find Your Family in Immigration and Naturalization Records presented by Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, Baker Genealogy Center    (Free)   https://events.tscpl.org/event/15843028

May 13   (Hybrid/NY) Family Research Support Group presented by Penn Yan Public Library   (Free)   https://pypl.stls.org/?tribe_events=family-research-support-group-45

May 13   (Hybrid/CA) Using Ancestry.com (Discussion group) presented by Solano County Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://www.scgsca.org/

May 13   (VIRTUAL) Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Writing Family History presented by the Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society (Free)  www.tpcgs.org

May 14   (Hybrid/PA) Using U.S. Church Records as a Brick Wall Strategy by Sunny Jane Morton presented by Main Line Genealogy Club  (Free/$)  https://www.mainlinegenealogy.org/programs/

May 14   (In-Person /WA) Finding Your Family Roots – Family History Research Classes 2026 (Thursdays, May 14 – June 11) presented by Yakima Valley Genealogical Society  ($)  www.yvgs.net

May 15   (In-Person /FL) Introduction to Ancestry Library Edition presented by Hillsborough County Public Library   (Free)   https://attend.hcplc.org/event/16242644

May 16   (VIRTUAL) Comparing DNA Ethnicity Estimates presented by Richard Hill presented by North San Diego County Genealogical Society (NSDCGS)   (Free)   www.nsdcgs.org

May 16   (VIRTUAL) Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Mystery Book Club presented by the Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society   (Free)  www.tpcgs.org

May 17   (VIRTUAL) An Overview of Genealogy Resources at the Boston Public Library, with Jessye Wheeler, Research Specialist in Genealogy at BPL presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston  (Free/$)  https://www.jgsgb.org/event/genealogy-at-the-bpl/

May 17   (Hybrid/OH) Kolping Cincinnati Genealogy – Using Maps in Genealogical Research by Dr. Tom Montgomery presented by Kolping Genealogy  (Free)  https://www.kolpingcincinnati.com/Genealogy/Genealogy.html

May 18   (In-Person /KS) Rochester Cemetery Walking Tour presented by Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library   (Free)   https://events.tscpl.org/event/15840925

May 21   (VIRTUAL) Echoes and Stories of Berks County History, with Mike Reinert from Time Train presented by Berks County Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://www.berksgenes.org/

May 26   (VIRTUAL) Got Mail: Using Postcards and Letter to Unlock Your Family History presented by Michelle Spencer presented by North San Diego County Genealogical Society (NSDCGS)   (Free)   www.nsdcgs.org

May 26   (VIRTUAL) Class:  In-Depth Introduction to Genealogy:  Finding Your Family HIstory presented by The Pikes Peak Genealogical Society  (Free)  https://www.PPGS.org

May 27   (VIRTUAL) Marching Through Time: A Family History Book for My Grandson presented by Cranberry Genealogy Club  (Free)  https://www.cranberrygenealogy.org/

May 27   (In-Person /FL) African American Historical Resources presented by Hillsborough County Public Library   (Free)   https://attend.hcplc.org/event/15442180

May 27   (VIRTUAL) Clued in: No Sheitel, Sherlock: The Whole Truth About Our Family Photographs by Ava Cohn presented by Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island  (Free)  https://jgsli.org/mc-events/clued-in-no-sheitel-sherlock-the-whole-truth-about-our-family-photographs-by-ava-cohn-live-only/

May 28   (Hybrid/KS) “TSCPL Technology Resources for Genealogy” by Liz Frazier presented by Topeka Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://tgstopeka.org/

May 30   (VIRTUAL) Irish in the Great Lakes with Janelle Asselin presented by DuPage County Genealogical Society and the Wheaton Public Library   (Free)   https://www.dcgs.org/event-6576414

Jun 01   (In-Person /KS) Documenting Kansas African American History Project  presented by Kansas Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://events.tscpl.org/event/16154079

Jun 01   (VIRTUAL) Dr. David Shanahan – “THE PEOPLE BEFORE US” presented by Leeds Grenville OGS  (Free)  https://leedsandgrenville.ogs.on.ca

Jun 03   (Hybrid/KS) Finding Your Family in Online Family Trees presented by Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, Baker Genealogy Center    (Free)   https://events.tscpl.org/event/16157775

Jun 03   (VIRTUAL) WWII Research and Writing Cafe presented by WWII Research & Writing Center – Jennifer Holik  (Free)  https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/wwii-cafe

Jun 03   (VIRTUAL) WWI & WWII Records Small Group Coaching presented by WWII Research & Writing Center – Jennifer Holik  ($)  https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/wwii-records-sgc

Jun 04   (In-Person /FL) Genealogy 101 presented by Hillsborough County Public Library   (Free)   https://attend.hcplc.org/event/16432787

Jun 04   (In-Person /KS) Read All About It! Historic Newspapers at the Library presented by Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library   (Free)   https://events.tscpl.org/event/16006377

Jun 06   (VIRTUAL) Fishing in Every Pond – Cousin Baiting with Christine Cohen presented by Solano County Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://www.scgsca.org/

Jun 07   (VIRTUAL) Ava Cohn – Clued-In: Cases from Sherlock Cohn, The Photo Genealogist and Personal Photo Analysis for Key Volunteers presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston  (Free/$)  https://www.jgsgb.org/event/sherlock-cohn-photo-genealogist/

Jun 09   (VIRTUAL) From Records to Stories (6-week course) presented by Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies  ($)  https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/centreforlifelonglearning/genealogy/fromrecordstostories/

Jun 10   (In-Person /FL) Genealogy: – Wills and Probate Records presented by Hillsborough County Public Library   (Free)   https://attend.hcplc.org/event/15884808

Jun 10   (Hybrid/CA) Revolutionary War Ancestor Research (Discussion group) presented by Solano County Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://www.scgsca.org/

Jun 10   (VIRTUAL) Spotlight Talk: The “Brown Babies’” Experiences of DNA Testing: When Science, History and People Meet with Drs Chamion Caballero and Sophie Kay. presented by Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies  ($)  https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/centreforlifelonglearning/genealogy/sigsspotlighttalks/

Jun 10   (In-Person /KS) The Historian Is In! Learn How to Use The Topeka Room presented by Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library   (Free)   https://events.tscpl.org/event/15905186

Jun 11   (Hybrid/PA) Your Pennsylvania Ancestor Belonged to a Community: Finding the Records for the 250^th by Denyse Allen presented by Main Line Genealogy Club  (Free/$)  https://www.mainlinegenealogy.org/programs/

Jun 13   (Hybrid/MI) Where There’s a Will: Probate Records & Genealogy with Mark Mullinax presented by Detroit Society of Genealogical Research  (Free)  https://dsgr.org/

Jun 14   (VIRTUAL) How to Learn Family Stories from Crumbs: Polish Notary Records by Anna Wiernicka presented by Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island  (Free)  https://jgsli.org/mc-events/how-to-learn-family-stories-from-crumbs-polish-notary-records-by-anna-wiernicka/

Jun 14   (VIRTUAL) “Professional Genealogy for Non-Professionals” with Suzanne Hoffman presented by Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh  ($)  https://www.pghjgs.org/event-details/professional-genealogy-for-non-professionals-with-suzanne-hoffman

Jun 16   (In-Person /FL) Genealogy – Oral History presented by Hillsborough County Public Library   (Free)   https://attend.hcplc.org/event/16246280

Jun 17   (VIRTUAL) Bridging Generations: Linking the Enslaved to Descendants, with Cheri Hudson Passey presented by Patchogue Medford Library  (Free)  https://pmlib.libnet.info/event/16350140

Jun 20   (VIRTUAL) Fruit of the Earth: Using Deed Records to Uncover Your Ancestors presented by by Robyn Smith of ReclaimingKin.com  ($)  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HR84Ck68Q5CXvAyhfBXpdQ

Jun 20   (In-Person /KS) Writing Your Family Narratives – Genealogy Writing Workshop presented by Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library   (Free)   https://events.tscpl.org/event/16248130

Jun 24   (VIRTUAL)  Piecing Together Your Ukrainian Story by Ellie Vance Christensen presented by Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island  (Free)  https://jgsli.org/mc-events/piecing-together-your-ukrainian-story-by-ellie-vance-christensen/

Jun 25   (Hybrid/KS) “Who Were Your Ancestors in British Colonial America? Finding Our Colonial Ancestors, 1607-1775” by Phyllis Ericson presented by Topeka Genealogical Society  ($)  https://tgstopeka.org/

Jun 28   (Hybrid/IL) “Kvell  and Tell” presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois  (Free)  https://jgsi.org/

Jun 30   (VIRTUAL) Rony Golan – Old and Modern Resources for Genealogical Research in Israel presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston  (Free/$)  https://www.jgsgb.org/event/resources-for-gen-research-israel/

Jul 06   (In-Person /KS) 250 Years of African American History – KAAHGS Monthly Meeting presented by Kansas Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://events.tscpl.org/event/16158902

Jul 06   (In-Person /KS) 250 Years of African American History – KAAHGS Monthly Meeting presented by Kansas Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society   (Free)   https://events.tscpl.org/event/16158902

Jul 07   (VIRTUAL) A Beginner’s Guide to Scottish Family History Research with Tahitia McCabe (4-week course) presented by Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies  ($)  https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/centreforlifelonglearning/genealogy/beginnersguidetoscottishfamilyhistory/

Jul 07   (Hybrid/KS) Expanding Your Family Tree with Family Search presented by Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, Baker Genealogy Center    (Free)   https://events.tscpl.org/event/16158607

Jul 14   (Hybrid/KS) Finding Your Family In Maps presented by Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, Baker Genealogy Center    (Free)   https://events.tscpl.org/event/16157803

Jul 19   (In-Person /IL) “JewishGen.org and FamilySearch.org: What Can I Find and Where Can I Find It?”  presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois  (Free)  https://jgsi.org/

Jul 21   (VIRTUAL) Unearthing Early American Records with Sarah Gutmann presented by Patchogue Medford Library  (Free)  https://pmlib.libnet.info/event/16191288

Jul 23   (Hybrid/KS) “From Records to Stories: Using AI in Genealogy Research” by Marcia Philbrick presented by Topeka Genealogical Society  ($)  https://tgstopeka.org/

Jul 29   (VIRTUAL) “Mein Feld ist die Welt” a Historical Research Guide to Hamburg Passenger Lists 1850-1934 by Logan Knight presented by Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island  (Free)  https://jgsli.org/mc-events/mein-feld-ist-die-welt-a-historical-research-guide-to-hamburg-passenger-lists-1850-1934-by-logan-knight/

Sep 01  CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS  Call for Presentations for Appleton Public Library “Find Your Ancestors” Series 2027 presented by Appleton Public Library    https://apl.org/call-for-presentations-for-our-popular-find-your-ancestors-series-2027/

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