Tag: genealogy

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This Week’s Genealogy News:

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GRIGSBY ANCESTRY?

The National Grigsby Family Society and its 501(c)(3) Foundation offer free Y-DNA testing for African American or Native American individuals with the Grigsby surname to help determine whether they are genetic Grigsby descendants. Regardless of test results, the society may also assist Grigsby-connected individuals with African American or Native American heritage in locating slave records and related family-history details from its extensive records. Interested individuals may email grigsbyfoundation@gmail.com to learn more. More about the society at https://grigsby.org

FREE DATABASE UPDATED

American Ancestors has added more volumes to their New England Historical and Genealogical Register database, which now holds over 2.2 million searchable names, with results including document images as well. The Register has been published continuously since 1847 by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, and contains compiled family genealogies, transcribed primary sources, and expert research strategies. To check it out, I tried a quick search (as a guest—it is available to everyone) on one of my stubbornly difficult ancestors and have now added several possibilities to research on my to-do list! Search for your New England ancestors here: https://www.americanancestors.org/search/databasesearch/202/new-england-historical-and-genealogical-register

NEW BOOK + FREE OFFER

In their upcoming book Changing The Ending: How Writing Your Life Story Transforms Your Life, biographers Rhonda Lauritzen and Rachel J. Trotter, of Evalogue.life, show how personal and family narratives help keep memories alive and build deeper family connections, providing clear tips for interviewing relatives, organizing ideas, and incorporating historical context into ancestor stories. They’re thanking those who pre-order the book (release date Dec. 15) with free access to their “Print or publish your story” Workshop (a $99 value).  Details and instructions on how to pre-order and claim your free workshop at https://evalogue.life/changing-the-ending/

MAJOR UPDATES & CHANGES AT ANIMAP

AniMap LLC, has officially launched version 5.0 with major updates to its very helpful historical mapping tool, and they’re replacing the subscription model with a one-time contribution (which provides full access and all future updates at no additional charge). Some of the big changes, many inspired by user feedback, include streamlined county search and the ability to search nationwide for a county name to find matching current and former counties (even if no longer existing) in any US state. You can also now create notes directly on the map view, set map markers with a simple point-and-click, and a new centralized data management system organizes your additions across all your sessions. Training videos are also being added to help users navigate the new features. You can find more information at https://animap5.animap.us.

RESEARCH RABBIT HOLE ALERT

Hat tip to the Godfrey Library (a fabulous resource, themselves) for mentioning the Library of Congress’ U.S. Local History [Digital] Collection in their recent newsletter.  While many of the titles are available elsewhere, the LoC has organized and made them easily searchable by location. (Of course in checking this out I’ve added even more to my to-do list!)  From the main page of the U.S. Local History Collection, go to the Location section in the left sidebar and choose More Locations. Then choose Alphabetically to find the available collections by cities, counties, and states. (The default is “Number of Matches”  for some reason). Or just go here:  https://www.loc.gov/collections/united-states-local-history-collection/index/location/?sp=1

HOUSEKEEPING: UPCOMING CHANGES

ConferenceKeeper will be changing email providers a little later this month. I’ll still be sharing helpful genealogy news and information, upcoming deadlines, and the link to the list of newly added events for the week, but the design will be slightly updated. Hopefully this will all go smoothly, but by or after about mid-August, if you don’t see your weekly email in your in-box on Saturdays by 2:15pm Eastern, perhaps check your spam folder. If it’s not there either, please let me know via the Contact form on the website or email directly to info@conferencekeeper.org.

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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.

Aug 08(VIRTUAL) Lesser Known Parts of the SDGS Website presented by San Diego Genealogical Society  (Free) https://casdgs.org/event-6753490

Aug 08(VIRTUAL) Colin Whitney, “California Pioneer Certificate Program” and Dona Ritchie and Nancy Sprotte, “Early California History and its Pioneers” presented by San Diego Genealogical Society  (Free) https://casdgs.org/event-6624467

Aug 11(Hybrid/CA) My Mystery Ancestor: Researching Old Photos With AI and a Photo Detective presented by Jay Davidson presented by North San Diego County Genealogical Society (NSDCGS)  (Free) https://nsdcgs.org/learningfrommembers/

Aug 13(Hybrid/IL) My Heritage – Overview of Genealogy Online Platform presented by Peoria County Genealogical Society  (Free) https://www.peoriacountygenealogy.org/event/my-heritage-overview-of-genealogy-online-platform/

Aug 15(VIRTUAL) Redlining & Family History: Understanding the System that Shaped Our Family’s Addresses – Kinseekers Black Family History SIG (Open to all!) presented by Kinseekers Genealogical Society of Lake County Florida  (Free) https://kinseekers.org/

Aug 15(Hybrid/IL) Keeping up with FamilySearch, by Maureen Brady presented by  CAGGNI – Computer Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois  (Free/$) https://www.caggni.org/event-6474450

Aug 15(In-Person /CA) “The Jan Marsh Story”, with Christina McKillip, Cheryl Simmons and Rose Morales presented by South Orange County Genealogical Society  (Free) https://soccgs.org/speaker-august-2026/

Aug 15(Hybrid/MS) Mississippi Genealogical Society monthly program:  “From the Pulpit to the Pews to the Afterlife: Navigating Methodist Church Records in Mississippi” presented by Mississippi Genealogical Society  (Free) https://www.msgensociety.org/

Aug 15(Hybrid/CA) Using Third Party Tools to Help Analyse DNA Matches presented by Mia Bennett presented by North San Diego County Genealogical Society (NSDCGS)  (Free) https://nsdcgs.org/dig/

Aug 16(VIRTUAL) How to Find Unique Records from Ukrainian Archives without Knowing Russian or Ukrainian presented by Jewish Genealogy Society of Greater WashIngton  (Free/$) https://jgsgw.org/event/08-16-2026-how-to-find-unique-records-from-ukrainian-archives-without-knowing-russian-or-ukrainian/

Aug 20(Hybrid/CA) Beginning Genealogy Class presented by South Orange County California Genealogical Society  (Free) https://soccgs.org/event/beginning-genealogy-class-evening-3/

Aug 22(VIRTUAL) My Favorite Research Process: Day 1 presented by the Cobb County Genealogical Society  (Free) https://cobbgagensoc.org/education/

Aug 25(Hybrid/CA) Document Your Documents With Integrity presented by Jeanette Shiel presented by North San Diego County Genealogical Society (NSDCGS)  (Free) https://nsdcgs.org/program-meetings/

Aug 27(VIRTUAL) Family Tree Maker User Group presented by North San Diego County Genealogical Society (NSDCGS)  (Free) https://nsdcgs.org/ftmusersgroup/

Aug 27(Hybrid/CA) DNA, with Jenny Hawran presented by Placer County Genealogical Society  (Free) https://www.placergenealogy.org/home

Aug 29(VIRTUAL) My Favorite Research Process: Day 2 presented by the Cobb County Genealogical Society  (Free) https://cobbgagensoc.org/education/

Sep 01(Hybrid/NM) Military Research Special Interest Group (SIG): September 1776 – The British continue their offensive in New York presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free) https://abqgen.org/events/military-research-special-interest-group-september-26-133-902-499-853/

Sep 01(Hybrid/MI) Before Lewis and Clark, an Early Michigan Blacksmith Went West, with Judy Nimer Muhn presented by   Oakland County Genealogical Society  (Free) https://ocgsmi.org/events/before-lewis-and-clark-an-early-michigan-blacksmith-went-west/

Sep 03(VIRTUAL) Creating an Effective Research Plan, with Angela Packer McGhie presented by German Genealogy Group  (members only) https://www.germangenealogygroup.com/meetings/meeting-schedule.php

Sep 04(VIRTUAL) DNA Special Interest Group (SIG) presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free) https://abqgen.org/events/dna-special-interest-group-sig-2026-465/

Sep 08(VIRTUAL) 2026-09-15 Columbine Genealogy – DNA Testing for Genealogy: What Is It and How Can I Use It? With Greg Liverman presented by Columbine Genealogy(Free) www.ColumbineGenealogy@gmail.com

Sep 09(Hybrid/NM) AGS Monthly Meeting and Program: New England Historic Genealogical Society – American Ancestors.org presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free) https://abqgen.org/events/monthly-meeting-and-program-september-2026-646-229/

Sep 10(VIRTUAL) National Archives Great Lakes Region – How to Get the Most Out of Your Visit, with Tina Beaird presented by Peoria County Genealogical Society  (Free) https://www.peoriacountygenealogy.org/event/national-archives-great-lakes-region-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-visit/

Sep 12(Hybrid/NY) Update on FamilySearch and Italian Records presented by Italian Genealogical Group  (Free) https://www.italiangen.org

Sep 12(In-Person /MN) Research Plans: A “Hands-On” Workshop presented by Minnesota Genealogical Society  ($) https://mngs.org/event-6736162

Sep 12(Hybrid/CA) Save the Date! SDGS Fall Seminar presented by San Diego Genealogical Society  ($) https://casdgs.org/event-6736350

Sep 13(VIRTUAL) WriteNOW! Family Writing Group presented by Colorado Genealogical Society  (Free) www.cogensoc.us

Sep 15  CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS  Speaker proposals sought for the 2027 NGS Family History Conference presented by the National Genealogical Societyhttps://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/speaker-call-for-proposals/

Sep 15(VIRTUAL) Third Tuesday One-on-One Online Help Sessions presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free) https://abqgen.org/events/third-tuesday-one-on-one-sessions-537/

Sep 15(VIRTUAL) ”Finding and Sharing the Stories in Your Family History,” by Marilyn McPhie presented by the Santa Clara County Historical and Genealogical Society (SCCHGS)  (Free) www.scchgs.org

Sep 17(VIRTUAL) Enhancing your Research with Periodicals: PERSI and JSTOR presented by Fairfax Genealogical Society  (Free) https://fxgs.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=912730&item_id=3020975

Sep 19(In-Person /VA) New Strategies for Getting the Most out of FamilySearch10a presented by Fairfax Genealogical Society  (Free) https://fxgs.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=912730&item_id=3028088

Sep 19(VIRTUAL) Third Saturday One-on-One Online Help Sessions presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free) https://abqgen.org/events/third-saturday-research-day-140-368-839/

Sep 19(VIRTUAL) ABCs of DNA | DNA Based Relationship Estimators and Analyzers presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free) www.

Sep 26(In-Person /Caldwell, TX) Looking to the Future – Learning from the Past  presented by Texas Czech Genealogical  Society (TCGS)  ($) https://txczgs.org/

Sep 29(In-Person /NM) Last Tuesday Research Day presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free) https://abqgen.org/events/last-tuesday-research-day-728/

Sep 29(Hybrid/NM) Celtic Research Special Interest Group (SIG) presented by Albuquerque Genealogical Society  (Free) https://abqgen.org/events/celtic-sig-2026-258/

Oct 03(VIRTUAL) Fall Seminar: Roots Around the World – Germany! a half-day seminar with Katherine Schober presented by Florida Genealogical Society Tampa  ($) https://www.fgstampa.org/general-4

Oct 03(In-Person /CA) SOCCGS 2026 Annual Seminar featuring Blaine Bettinger presented by South Orange County Genealogical Society  (Free) https://soccgs.org/speaker-august-2026/

Oct 08(VIRTUAL) Orphan Train Experience: NYC to Midwest presented by Peoria County Genealogical Society  (Free) https://www.peoriacountygenealogy.org/event/orphan-train-experience-nyc-to-midwest/

Oct 08(In-Person /IL) How Geography and the I & M Canal Shaped Illinois by Dr. Wayne Duerkes presented by the Fox Valley Genealogical Society  (Free) https://ilfvgs.org/

Oct 11(VIRTUAL) WriteNOW! Family Writing Group presented by Colorado Genealogical Society  (Free) www.cogensoc.us

Oct 15(VIRTUAL) Simplicity & Clarity: Search Differently, Understand More Effectively, and put AI to Work presented by Fairfax Genealogical Society  (Free) https://fxgs.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=912730&item_id=3020975

Oct 20(VIRTUAL) Columbine Genealogy – DNA Testing for Genealogy: What Is It and How Can I Use It? Part Two with Greg Liverman presented by Columbine Genealogy  (Free) www.ColumbineGenealogy@gmail.com

Nov 07(Hybrid/AZ) FHSA Annual Meeting: International Research with speakers on 4 different geographical areas. presented by Family History Society of Arizona  ($) www.fhsa.org

Nov 08(VIRTUAL) WriteNOW! Family Writing Group presented by Colorado Genealogical Society  (Free) www.cogensoc.us

Nov 12(Hybrid/IL) PCGS Show & Tell – Featuring PCGS Members presented by Peoria County Genealogical Society  (Free) https://www.peoriacountygenealogy.org/event/pcgs-show-tell/

Nov 19(Hybrid/CA) Beginning Genealogy Class presented by South Orange County California Genealogical Society  (Free) https://soccgs.org/event/beginning-genealogy-class-evening-4/

Dec 13(VIRTUAL) WriteNOW! Family Writing Group presented by Colorado Genealogical Society  (Free) www.cogensoc.us

2027

Jan 10(VIRTUAL) WriteNOW! Family Writing Group presented by Colorado Genealogical Society  (Free) www.cogensoc.us

Feb 21(VIRTUAL) WriteNOW! Family Writing Group presented by Colorado Genealogical Society  (Free) www.cogensoc.us

Mar 14(VIRTUAL) WriteNOW! Family Writing Group presented by Colorado Genealogical Society  (Free) www.cogensoc.us

Apr 11(VIRTUAL) WriteNOW! Family Writing Group presented by Colorado Genealogical Society  (Free) www.cogensoc.us

Apr 28-01(In-Person /OH) Ohio Genealogical Society-2027 Conference “Finding Your Family’s Heroes” presented by Ohio Genealogical Society  ($) https://www.ogs.org/2027-conference/

May 16(VIRTUAL) WriteNOW! Family Writing Group presented by Colorado Genealogical Society  (Free) www.cogensoc.us

Newly added genealogy events from all others:

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

Mar 09(In-Person /TX) Genealogy Resource Roundup: NewspaperArchive presented by Houston Public Library  (Free) https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/17244860

Aug 06(VIRTUAL) WikiTree Challenge 8 Wrap-up for Jen Shaffer presented by WikiTreehttps://www.wikitree.com/g2g/2052802

Aug 06(VIRTUAL) Researching Your Revolutionary War Ancestor (Class) presented by The Pikes Peak Genealogical Society  (Free/$) https://PPGS.org

Aug 07(VIRTUAL) WikiTree Ask Aleš presented by WikiTreehttps://www.wikitree.com/g2g/tag/ask_ales

Aug 07(VIRTUAL) WikiTree Friday Date Night presented by WikiTreehttps://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:WikiTree_Friday_Date_Night

Aug 08(VIRTUAL) WikiTree Saturday Roundup presented by WikiTreehttps://www.wikitree.com/g2g/tag/saturday_roundup

Aug 08(In-Person /TX) Orientation to the Family History Research Center at the Clayton Library presented by Houston Public Library  (Free) https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/15873945

Aug 08(In-Person /NM) Demystifying AI: What It Can—and Can’t—Do for You presented by Albuquerque Public Library Genealogy Department  (Free) https://abqlibrary.org/genealogy

Aug 08(Hybrid/FL) Grandchildren Aren’t Interested in Their Ancestors: Ideas for Competing with Videos & Super Heros, by Margo Fariss Brewer presented by Imperial Polk (FL) Genealogical Society  (Free) www.Request Zoom link from news@ipgs.org

Aug 08(VIRTUAL) Genealogy Collaboration Hour presented by WikiTreehttps://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Genealogy_Collaboration_Hour

Aug 11(VIRTUAL) Washington’s Spies presented by Fred Gilbert presented by the Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society(Free) https://tpcgs.org

Aug 12(VIRTUAL) WikiTree Challenge 8 Reveal Jen Shaffer presented by WikiTreehttps://www.wikitree.com/g2g/2052802

Aug 12(VIRTUAL) Cleaning and Preserving Headstones – Presented by Abby Lizee

 presented by British Columbia Genealogical Society  (Free) https://www.bcgs.ca/

Aug 13(VIRTUAL) WikiTree German Stammtisch presented by WikiTreehttps://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Project:Germany

Aug 13(VIRTUAL) WikiTree Member Q&A presented by WikiTreehttps://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Member_Q_and_A_via_Zoom

Aug 14(VIRTUAL) WikiTree Friday Date Night presented by WikiTreehttps://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:WikiTree_Friday_Date_Night

Aug 15(In-Person /IN) Family History and the Spanish-American War

Presented by Ron Darrah presented by Genealogical Society of Marion County, IN  (Free) www.genealogyindy.org

Aug 15(VIRTUAL) Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Mystery Book Club Meeting presented by the Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society(Free) https://tpcgs.org

Aug 18(VIRTUAL) Sort Your DNA Matches with More Confidence and Purpose presented by Your DNA Guide  ($) https://diy.yourdnaguide.com/gym-aug-2026?utm_medium=third-party-site&utm_source=conferencekeeper&utm_campaign=group_your_matches_aug2026&utm_content=lp-gym

Aug 19(In-Person /TX) Write Out Loud presented by Houston Public Library  (Free) https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/16219434

Aug 20(Hybrid/PA) DNA – What We Inherit, How and Why, with John Kissinger presented by Berks County Genealogical Society  (Free) https://berksgenes.org/

Aug 22(In-Person /TX) Randy Billingsley – Descendant of Jesse Billingsley – San Jacinto Battle and Early Texas Stories  presented by Bell County Genealogical Society  (Free) https://www.txbcgs.org/home/events/

Aug 25  CONTEST  (VIRTUAL) Enter to win Vivid-Pix RESTORE Software  And a MyHeritage DNA Kit!  presented by Reunions Magazinehttps://reunionsmag.com/resources/giveaways-contests/

Aug 25(VIRTUAL) CMGS Monthly Meeting with speaker Diane Elder presented by Central Massachusetts Genealogical Society  (Free) http://cmgso.org/upcoming-meetings-2020/

Aug 26(In-Person /FL) Jewish Genealogy Workshops presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Miami and the Miami-Dade Public Library System (Free) https://mdpls.org/event/15860462

Aug 26(Hybrid/MS) History Is Lunch: Jasmine Holmes, “Lessons from Reading Mississippi’s WPA Narratives” presented by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.  (Free) https://www.mdah.ms.gov/event/history-lunch-jasmine-holmes-lessons-reading-mississippis-wpa-narratives

Aug 27(VIRTUAL) Mitochondrial DNA and its forensic applications presented by Society of Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (SoFIGG)  (Free/$) https://sofigg.org/events/

Aug 27(VIRTUAL) Organize Your DNA Matches Simply and Efficiently 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

Aug 29(Hybrid/FL) Genealogy Speaker Series – Identifying the Unknown presented by Polk County History Center  (Free) https://www.polkfl.gov/events/genealogy-speaker-series-identifying-the-unknown/

Sep 01  CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS  2027 Call for Presentations—Legacy Family Tree Webinars presented by Legacy Family Tree Webinarhttps://legacyfamilytree.com/blog/2026/08/2027-call-for-presentations-legacy-family-tree-webinars/

Sep 08(In-Person /TX) Genealogy DNA Forum presented by Plano Public Library / Haggard Library  (Free) https://plano.libnet.info/event/16879433

Sep 08(VIRTUAL) CODIS: Building a stronger understanding for investigative genetic genealogy, presented by Lesley Perry, MS. presented by Investigative Genetic Genealogy Association  (Free) www.igg-assoc.org/events

Sep 10(VIRTUAL) Family History Today: When a Goodman is Hard to Find, Let the GPS Be Your Guide, with Emily Garber presented by Ackman & Ziff Family Genealogy Institute at the Center for Jewish History  (Free/donation) https://programs.cjh.org/event/family-history-today-2026-09-10

Sep 11(VIRTUAL) 1816: The Year Without a Summer & Its Impact on German Migration

Presenter:  Carolyn Schott, CG® presented by The Eastside Genealogical Society German Interest Group  (Free) https://gig.eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org/

Sep 12(VIRTUAL) Genealogical Proof for the Everyday Genealogist, with Annette Burke Lyttle presented by Bucks County Genealogical Society  ($) https://www.bucksgen.org/

Sep 12(In-Person /MS) Beginning Genealogy Workshop presented by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.  (Free) https://www.mdah.ms.gov/event/beginning-genealogy-workshop-3

Sep 12(In-Person /TX) Orientation to the Family History Research Center at the Clayton Library presented by Houston Public Library  (Free) https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/15873946

Sep 14(VIRTUAL) Extra! Extra! Finding Family Using Newspapers – German Emphasis with Dana Ann Palmer, CG®, CGL®  presented by Michigan Germanic Genealogical Society  (Free) https://miggs.org/events/

Sep 15(VIRTUAL) Titanic Myths: What the Records Really Reveal presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain (JGSGB)  (Free/$) https://www.jgsgb.org.uk/jgsgb-specialist-talk-titanic-myths-what-the-records-really-reveal-by-nicola-johnson-683

Sep 15(VIRTUAL) Are you a good match? Evaluating your readiness for emerging opportunities in IGG, presented by Wendy McLean, BSc, GradCertFGG presented by Investigative Genetic Genealogy Association  (members only) www.igg-assoc.org

Sep 16(Hybrid/MS) History Is Lunch: David Garraway, Emma To, and Deanne Stephens, “Mississippi, USA: The Fisher People” presented by Mississippi Department of Archives and History  (Free) https://www.mdah.ms.gov/event/history-lunch-david-garraway-emma-and-deanne-stephens-mississippi-usa-fisher-people

Sep 19(In-Person /NM)   When We Were Mexicans presented by Albuquerque Genealogy Department  (Free) https://abqlibrary.org/genealogy

Sep 22(VIRTUAL) City Directories presented by Plano Public Library / Haggard Library  (Free) https://plano.libnet.info/event/16735789

Sep 23(VIRTUAL) Discover Family History with Newspapers.com presented by Glenview Public Library  (Free) https://glenviewpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a29d4dd90cc4e3a790d2ae3

Sep 23(VIRTUAL) DNA Basics: Getting Started with Genetic Genealogy, with Dr. Adina Newman, EdD presented by Boston Public Library  (Free) https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a6b658d39d4873e8a4e4d34

Sep 23(VIRTUAL) How to Curate Your Family History Collection, with Marian Burk Wood presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Connecticut  (Free) https://www.jgsct.org/about-our-next-program.html

Sep 26(In-Person /TX) Planning in Progress – Census Goldmine: Are You Digging Deep Enough?  presented by Bell County Genealogical Society  (Free) https://www.txbcgs.org/home/events/

Sep 28(VIRTUAL) Sharing Together- Danish and Danish-American Genealogy and Culture presented by National Danish-American Genealogical Society  (Free) https://danishgenealogy.org/

Oct 01(In-Person /TX) How to Use Sanborn Maps Workshop presented by Houston Public Library  (Free) https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/17219708

Oct 03(Hybrid/IL) Emigration & Immigration: The Story of Your Immigrant Ancestors presented by Glenview Public Library  (Free) https://glenviewpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a2826ed1e67cd9cb3389deb

Oct 03(Hybrid/IL) Journeys to America: Our Family Stories presented by Glenview Public Library  (Free) https://glenviewpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a282d644407827f8aa3a8ee

Oct 07(VIRTUAL) Introduction to European Genealogy presented by Glenview Public Library  (Free) https://glenviewpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a29d0ea8ea300e2631cb3db

Oct 08(VIRTUAL) Family History Today: Mining the Manifest, with Susan Weinberg presented by Ackman & Ziff Family Genealogy Institute at the Center for Jewish History  (Free/donation) https://programs.cjh.org/event/family-history-today-2026-10-08

Oct 10(In-Person /NC) Macaulay / Mcaulay / Mcauley Family Reunion presented by the Macaulay families  (Free) https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CF4Wfujs5/

Oct 10(In-Person /TX) Orientation to the Family History Research Center at the Clayton Library presented by Houston Public Library  (Free) https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/15873947

Oct 10(In-Person /TX) Beginning Genealogy Research and Clayton Library presented by Houston Public Library  (Free) https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/16804179

Oct 13(In-Person /TX) Genealogy Resource Roundup: Ancestry Library Edition presented by Houston Public Library  (Free) https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/17244746

Oct 16(Hybrid/TX) Researching Your Scottish Ancestors with Erica A. Ward presented by Houston Public Library  (Free) https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/17244280

Oct 16(Hybrid/TX) Unlocking Your Roots: Starting Your Genealogy Journey presented by Houston Public Library  (Free) https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/17244245

Oct 16(Hybrid/TX) Cluster Research, or Discovering You’re Related to the Whole Block presented by Houston Public Library  (Free) https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/17244268

Oct 16(Hybrid/TX) Gen Z + Genealogy: Getting the Younger Generation Interested in Genealogy Research presented by Houston Public Library  (Free) https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/17244297

Oct 16(VIRTUAL) An Overview of the collections held at the Luzerne County Historical Society (Pennsylvania)  presented by TMCC Library Open Genealogy Lab  (Free) https://libguides.tmcc.edu/c.php?g=606579

Oct 16(Hybrid/TX) Texas & Southern Genealogy Resources at the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History presented by Houston Public Library  (Free) https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/17244303

Oct 16(Hybrid/TX) Researching Your Revolutionary War Soldier: A Case Study, with Craig R. Scott presented by Houston Public Library  (Free) https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/17244325

Oct 16(Hybrid/TX) Beyond the Family Tree: An Introduction to Oral History for Genealogy presented by Houston Public Library  (Free) https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/17244390

Oct 16(Hybrid/TX) Building Your Digital Family History Archive presented by Houston Public Library  (Free) https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/17244416

Oct 17(Hybrid/MI) 48^th Annual Genealogy Seminar  presented by Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan($) www.pgsm.org

Oct 23(In-Person /FL) Jewish Genealogy Workshops presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Miami and the Miami-Dade Public Library System (Free) https://mdpls.org/event/17040563

Oct 26(VIRTUAL) Danish Gazetteers and Maps presented by National Danish-American Genealogical Society  (Free) https://danishgenealogy.org/

Oct 27(VIRTUAL) Clues from the Cemetery presented by Plano Public Library / Haggard Library  (Free) https://plano.libnet.info/event/16735807

Nov 04(VIRTUAL) Research Military Records with Fold3 presented by Glenview Public Library  (Free) https://glenviewpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a29d84143b41b3d006d6fad

Nov 07(VIRTUAL) Timeline Techniques for Early Rural Genealogy, with Kimberly Bucklaw presented by Bucks County Genealogical Society  ($) https://www.bucksgen.org/

Nov 10(In-Person /TX) Genealogy Resource Roundup: FamilySearch Affiliate Library presented by Houston Public Library  (Free) https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/17244789

Nov 14(In-Person /TX) Orientation to the Family History Research Center at the Clayton Library presented by Houston Public Library  (Free) https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/15873948

Nov 16(VIRTUAL) Germany’s Shifting Maps: What It Means to Your Research with Katherine Schober presented by Michigan Germanic Genealogical Society (MiGGS)  (Free) https://miggs.org/events/

Nov 23(In-Person /FL) Jewish Genealogy Workshops presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Miami and the Miami-Dade Public Library System (Free) https://mdpls.org/event/17040564

Dec 05(VIRTUAL) Timeline Techniques for Tracking 18^th and 19^th Century Urban Ancestors with Kimberly Bucklaw presented by Bucks County Genealogical Society  ($) https://www.bucksgen.org/

Dec 08(In-Person /TX) Genealogy Resource Roundup: FindMyPast Library Edition presented by Houston Public Library  (Free) https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/17244807

Dec 12(In-Person /TX) Orientation to the Family History Research Center at the Clayton Library presented by Houston Public Library  (Free) https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/15873949

2027

Jan 09(VIRTUAL) Using Inside Genealogy’s United States Checklist for Your Research, with Rick Crume presented by Bucks County Genealogical Society  ($) https://www.bucksgen.org/

Jan 23(In-Person /TX) Orientation to the Family History Research Center at the Clayton Library presented by Houston Public Library  (Free) https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/15873950

May 10(VIRTUAL) Meyer’s Gazetter for German Researchers with Karynne Moses presented by Michigan Germanic Genealogical Society (MiGGS)  (Free) https://miggs.org/events/

Sep 22-28(In-Person /UT) Ancestor Seekers FamilySearch Library Research Trip presented by Ancestor Seekers  ($) www.ancestorseekers.com

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