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This Week’s Genealogy News
October 31, 2026

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ALL TREATS, NO TRICKS

This weekend, through Sunday (Nov. 1),  MyHeritage is offering free access to more than 1.7 billion death, burial, cemetery, and obituary records across 449 collections worldwide. Grab that bowl of Halloween candy and look for those missing dates, residences, burial places, relatives, occupations, and other clues about your ancestor’s life. https://blog.myheritage.com/2026/10/unearth-your-family-history-with-free-access-to-death-records-this-halloween/

MUMMY DEAREST?

Because some of our ancestors’ stories just aren’t strange enough, FamilyTreeDNA has refreshed its article exploring DNA connections to real mummies—from Egyptian royalty to Ötzi the Iceman and other ancient remains. If you’ve tested Y-DNA or mtDNA, you may find that your haplogroup is shared with one of these ancient individuals, pointing to a distant paternal or maternal ancestor in common. https://blog.familytreedna.com/dna-mummies-genes-and-screams/

DRAFTED!

Fold3 has added 1.4 million Korean War-era draft registration records and images from Alabama, Connecticut, Minnesota, and Mississippi. Whether your ancestor served or not, they were required to register and provide great details and usually signatures as well. https://www.fold3.com/blog/new-korean-war-era-draft-cards-added/

DNA 360°

MyHeritage has launched DNA 360°, a premium DNA test. While the standard MyHeritage DNA test uses 2x Whole Genome Sequencing, DNA 360° reads the genome at about 30x coverage. Find out more at https://www.myheritage.com/dna360/about-dna360/   

MEET FAMILY HISTORIAN 8

Family Historian 8, genealogy software for organizing and managing family tree data, is now available. While already packed with great features including advanced source templates based on Elizabeth Shown Mills’ Evidence Explained, this new version adds Smart Folders, FamilySearch integration, new mapping tools, and an optional AI Connector that can work directly with a tree project. A free 30-day trial is available. https://www.family-historian.co.uk/press/family-historian-8

CALIFORNIA SHAKES, 23ANDME SETTLES

California has secured a $6 million settlement resolving claims tied to 23andMe’s 2023 data breach, which affected nearly 7 million customers. The settlement also ends the state’s challenge to the bankruptcy sale of customer genetic data; customers retain the ability to request deletion of their data and destruction of stored samples. https://nydailyrecord.com/2026/10/20/california-settles-23andme-data-breach-claims-for-6-million/

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Plenty of treats in this week’s news — and no tricks! Hope you find something good hiding in those records this weekend. As always, please send your questions, comments, corrections, and concerns either by the CONTACT form on the website or by email to info@conferencekeeper.org. Thank you! – Tami Osmer Mize

UPCOMING EVENTS FROM THE NATIONAL GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

NGS MemberConnects! From Research to Publication:
Sharing What You’ve Learned with the World
Nov 18 via Zoom – NGS members only

GRIP Genealogy Institute
3 Feb 2027 Registration opens. New courses, dates & new location 

2027 Family History Conference: Lakesides & Legacies
19-22 May 2027, Madison, Wisconsin

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Nov 02 (Virtual) Adoption Stories presented by Napa Valley Genealogical Society (CA) (Free) https://napagensoc.org/event-6764072

Nov 04 (In-Person /MO) Dressing History: Women’s Fashion from the Past – The 1850s presented by St. Louis County Library (MO) (Free) https://www.slcl.org/events/325960/dressing-history-womens-fashion-past-1850s

Nov 04 (Virtual) Family History Research, Session 1: Immigration, Research Plans & Research Websites presented by Pastfinders of South Lake County Genealogical Society (FL) (Free) https://pastfindersslc.org/events/family-history-research-session-1-immigration-research-plans-research-websites/

Nov 05 (Virtual) Lost Canadians, Border Crossings, and Citizenship by Descent, presenter: Kathryn Lake Hogan presented by Genealogy Society of Vallejo-Benicia (CA) (Free) www.GSVB.ORG

Nov 07 (Hybrid/FL) Family History Calendars Workshop presented by Genealogical Society of Greater Miami (FL) (Free) https://www.gsgmfl.org/gsgm-event-page

Nov 09 (In-Person /MO) Capture Your Personal History presented by St. Louis County Library (MO) (Free) https://www.slcl.org/events/393412/capture-your-personal-history

Nov 09 (Virtual) “Alien Files Boot Camp” by Alec Ferritti presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State (JGSWS) (WA) (Free/$) https://www.jgsws.org/

Nov 10 (Virtual) GRIVA November DNA SIG: Fun with Ethnicity Estimates presented by GRIVA – Genealogical Research Institute of Virginia (VA) (Free) https://griva.org/event/november-2026-dna-sig-fun-with-ethnicity-estimates/

Nov 10 (Virtual) Accessing Veterans Records: A Multi-Agency Forum presented by National Archives and Records Administration (US) (DC) (Free) https://www.archives.gov/calendar/event/accessing-veterans-records-a-multi-agency-forum

Nov 11 (Hybrid/CO) Colorado’s “Rosie the Riveter” presented by Foothills Genealogical Society (CO) https://foothillsgenealogy.org

Nov 11 (Virtual) Sorting Out Charlotte (Olde Meck November Meeting) presented by Mecklenburg (N.C.) Genealogical Society (NC) (Free) https://tinyurl.com/omgs-nov26

Nov 11 (Virtual) Family History Research, Session 2: Vital Records, Census Basics & Avoiding Research Errors presented by Pastfinders of South Lake County Genealogical Society (FL) (Free) https://pastfindersslc.org/events/family-history-research-session-2-vital-records-census-basics-avoiding-research-errors/

Nov 12 (Hybrid/FL) Mark Mullinax: Researching Immigration & Naturalization Records presented by Pastfinders of South Lake County Genealogical Society (FL) (Free) https://pastfindersslc.org/events/mark-mullinax-researching-immigration-naturalization-records/

Nov 14 (Hybrid/MA) The Particular Power of Y-DNA Testing with Tim Martin, FGS President presented by Falmouth (MA) Genealogical Society (MA) (Free) www.falgen.org

Nov 14 (In-Person /VA) Genealogy in the Digital Age: Leveraging Free Tools to Work Smarter, Not Harder presented by Fairfax Genealogical Society (VA) (Free) https://www.fxgs.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=912730&item_id=3028149

Nov 14 (Hybrid/TX) Researching Chicago and the surrounding areas presented by Dallas Genealogical Society German Genealogy Group (TX) https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/german-genealogy-group-31/

Nov 14 (Virtual) Filipino Genealogy 101 and A Researcher’s Guide to Filipino Collections on FamilySearch with Amy Carpenter presented by San Diego Genealogical Society (CA) (Free) https://casdgs.org/event-6739554

Nov 14 (Virtual)  Born to Be Filed: A Story of Civil Birth Registration in the U.S. Presented by Sunny Jan Morton presented by Kinseekers (FL) (Free) www.Https://kinseekers.org

Nov 16 (Virtual) Exploring FamilySearch.org presented by St. Louis County Library (MO) (Free) https://www.slcl.org/events/404127/Virtual-program-exploring-familysearchorg

Nov 16 (In-Person /VA) FxGS Open Genealogy Night presented by Fairfax Genealogical Society (VA) (Free) https://www.fxgs.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=912730&item_id=3069355

Nov 17 (Virtual) VGS: Barbara’s Book Club – November Discussion presented by Virginia Genealogical Society (VA) (Free) https://www.vgs.org/event/vgs-barbaras-book-club-november-discussion-17-november-2026/

Nov 17 (Virtual) Writing the Stories We Don’t Want Lost with Sharon Duda presented by San Ramon Valley Genealogical Society (CA) (Free) https://srvgensoc.org/future-presentations

Nov 17 (In-Person /NY) Introduction to Unlocking Your Family History presented by New York Public Library (NY) (Free) https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2026/11/17/introduction-unlocking-your-family-history

Nov 18 (Virtual) MemberConnects! From Research to Publication: Sharing what You’ve Learned with the World presented by National Genealogical Society (NGS) (VA) (members only) www.NGS members will receive an email with instructions on how to register

Nov 18 (Virtual) Family History Research, Session 3: Obituaries, Naturalization & Government Website Sources presented by Pastfinders of South Lake County Genealogical Society (FL) (Free) https://pastfindersslc.org/events/family-history-research-session-3-obituaries-naturalization-government-website-sources/

Nov 19 (Hybrid/CA) Faith and Founding Fathers: Religion’s Role in America’s Story presented by Napa Valley Genealogical Society (CA) (Free/$) https://napagensoc.org/event-6764116

Nov 19 (Virtual) Branches and Breaches: Cybersecurity Strategies for Genealogists presented by Fairfax Genealogical Society (VA) (Free) https://www.fxgs.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=912730&item_id=3028160

Nov 21 (Hybrid/MI) Muskegon County Genealogical Society Annual Meeting presented by Muskegon County Genealogical Society (MI) (Free) https://www.facebook.com/events/1812559743479624

Nov 21 (Hybrid/NY) How to Write Quick Sketches of Your Ancestors presented by Irish Family History Forum (NY) (Free/$) https://ifhf.org/

Nov 21 (Hybrid/CA) Criminal Records with Colin Whitney — British Isles Interest Group presented by San Diego Genealogical Society (CA) (Free) https://casdgs.org/event-6799182

Nov 24 (In-Person /NY) Introduction to Unlocking Your Family History presented by New York Public Library (NY) (Free) https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2026/11/24/introduction-unlocking-your-family-history

Dec 01 (Virtual) An Online Introduction to Genealogy for Beginners presented by Fairfax Genealogical Society (VA) (Free) https://www.fxgs.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=912730&item_id=3104028

Dec 01 (Virtual) ‘Runaway Hunts’: Uncovering the hidden history of Indiana’s two Indian boarding schools presented by The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library (IN) (Free) https://acpl.libnet.info/event/17751996

Dec 07 (Virtual) Genealogy With Your Library Card presented by St. Louis County Library (MO) (Free) https://www.slcl.org/events/428839/Virtual-program-genealogy-your-library-card

Dec 08 (Virtual) GRIVA December DNA SIG: Making the Most of FamilyTreeDNA presented by GRIVA – Genealogical Research Institute of Virginia (VA) (Free) https://griva.org/event/december-2026-dna-sig-making-the-most-of-familytreedna/

Dec 08 (Virtual) The Genealogy Center at Home presented by The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library (IN) (Free) https://acpl.libnet.info/event/17752558

Dec 09 (Virtual) VGS Webinar – From the Desk of Barbara Vines Little: Your Virginia Research Questions, Answered presented by Virginia Genealogical Society (VA) (Free) https://www.vgs.org/event/webinar-from-the-desk-of-barbara-vines-little-your-virginia-research-questions-answered-9-dec-2026/

Dec 10 (Virtual) Building a Genealogical Proof Argument presented by Fairfax Genealogical Society (VA) (Free) https://www.fxgs.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=912730&item_id=3028170

Dec 11 (In-Person /AZ) Beginning Legacy: An Overview presented by West Valley Genealogical Society (AZ) ($) www.azwvgs.org

Dec 12 (In-Person /AZ) FamilySearch Tools Every Genealogist Should Know presented by West Valley Genealogical Society (AZ) ($) www.azwvgs.org

Dec 15 (In-Person /AZ) Novice Genealogy: Getting Organized presented by West Valley Genealogical Society (AZ) ($) www.azwvgs.org

Dec 15 (Virtual) Beyond the Headlines: Exploring the British Newspaper Archive on FindMyPast presented by The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library (IN) (Free) https://acpl.libnet.info/event/17752765

Dec 23 CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS Montana State Genealogical Society 2027 Conference – Call for Virtual presentations on FamilySearch and Ancestry presented by Montana State Genealogical Society (CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS) https://forms.gle/kKHgTwqskuJ8kdrE9

2027

Jan 09 (In-Person /AZ) Ancestry Pro Tools presented by West Valley Genealogical Society (AZ) ($) www.azwvgs.org

Jan 18 (Virtual) GRIVA Lunch and Learn presented by GRIVA – Genealogical Research Institute of Virginia (VA) (Free) https://griva.org/event/griva-lunch-and-learn-january-2027/

Jan 19 (In-Person /AZ) Novice Genealogy Workshop: Finding Records presented by West Valley Genealogical Society (AZ) ($) www.azwvgs.org

Jan 30 (In-Person /AZ) Beyond Green Leaf Hints: Finding Genealogical Gold in Libraries and Archives presented by West Valley Genealogical Society (AZ) ($) www.azwvgs.org

Feb 02 (In-Person /AZ) Genealogy 101 presented by West Valley Genealogical Society (AZ) ($) www.azwvgs.org

Feb 16 (In-Person /AZ) Novice Genealogy: Getting Organized presented by West Valley Genealogical Society (AZ) ($) www.azwvgs.org

Feb 22 (In-Person /AZ) Evidence Evaluation presented by West Valley Genealogical Society (AZ) ($) www.azwvgs.org

Mar 01 CONTEST (Virtual) Missoula Public Library’s 4th Annual Family History Writing Contest presented by Missoula Public Library (MT) (Free) https://www.missoulapubliclibrary.org/family-history-writing-contest/

Mar 02 (In-Person /AZ) Resolving Conflicts presented by West Valley Genealogical Society (AZ) ($) www.azwvgs.org

Mar 03 (In-Person /AZ) Basic Writing for Genealogy presented by West Valley Genealogical Society (AZ) ($) www.azwvgs.org

Mar 16 (In-Person /AZ) Novice Genealogy Workshop: Finding Records presented by West Valley Genealogical Society (AZ) ($) www.azwvgs.org

Apr 13 (Hybrid/CO) Share Your Ellis Island Story! National Ellis Island Family History Day on Tuesday, April 13, 2027, at 1:00 pm MDT presented by Columbine Genealogy  (CO) (Free) www.ColumbineGenealogy@gmail.com

Apr 20 (In-Person /AZ) Novice Genealogy: Getting Organized presented by West Valley Genealogical Society (AZ) ($) www.azwvgs.org

May 11 (Hybrid/CO) Share Your Favorite Family History Vacation and Spring Social, on Tuesday, May 11, 2027, at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm MDT presented by Columbine Genealogy  (CO) (Free) www.ColumbineGenealogy@gmail.com

Sep 28-02 (In-Person /MN) Save the Date! 21st Genealogical and Cultural Conference: 40 Years of Discovery: Honoring the Past, Building the Future presented by Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International (CGSI) (MN) https://cgsi.org/2027-conference

Newly added genealogy events from all others:

Events submitted this week that have already occurred are not included.

Oct 31 (Virtual) WikiTree Saturday Roundup presented by WikiTree (Free) https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/2100518

Oct 31 (Virtual) WikiTree Research Session! US Black Heritage presented by WikiTree (Free) https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Project:US_Black_Heritage

Oct 31 (Virtual) Genealogy Collaboration Hour presented by WikiTree (Free) https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Genealogy_Collaboration_Hour

Nov 01 (In-Person /DC) Washington, DC Book Celebration, with Andre Kearns presented by Andre Kearns (DC) (Free) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/finding-cornerstone-stories-book-celebration-washington-dc-edition-tickets-2003236180341

Nov 02 (In-Person /PA) Intro to Genealogy – a free 3-part class. presented by Annie Halenbake Ross Library (PA) (Free) https://rosslibrary.org/event/intro-to-genealogy/2026-11-02/

Nov 02 (In-Person /IL) Family History for Beginners & Experienced Genealogists, Part 1 – How To Do Genealogy? presented by Harvard Diggins Library (IL) (Free) https://www.harvard-diggins.org/event/genealogy-class-part-1-how-to-do-genealogy/

Nov 02 (In-Person /KS) Report on AAHGS National Conference presented by Kansas Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (KS) (Free) https://events.tscpl.org/event/17346003

Nov 03 (Virtual) Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Legacy Family Tree SIG Meeting presented by the Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society (WA) (Free) www.tpcgs.org

Nov 03 (Hybrid/IL) “America at 250! Researching Your Revolutionary Ancestors” presented by Scott Norrick presented by Elgin (IL) Genealogical Society (IL) (Free) www.elginroots.com

Nov 03 (In-Person /PA) Intro to Genealogy – a free 3-part class. presented by Annie Halenbake Ross Library (PA) (Free) https://rosslibrary.org/event/intro-to-genealogy/2026-11-03/

Nov 03 (In-Person /KS) Digitizing Your Family Tree presented by Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (KS) (Free) https://events.tscpl.org/event/17386874

Nov 04 (Virtual) WWII Army Morning Reports presented by WWII Research & Writing Center – Jennifer Holik (IL) ($) https://www.ancestralsoulswisdomschool.com/army-morning-reports-sgc

Nov 04 (Hybrid/AR) Interpreting the Trail of Tears Along the Arkansas River — Legacies & Lunch November 2026 presented by Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) (AR) (Free) https://events.cals.org/event/17591321

Nov 04 (Virtual) Gunpowder Plot – punishing the plotters presented by The National Archives (UK) (UK) (Free/donation) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gunpowder-plot-punishing-the-plotters-tickets-1997455036785

Nov 04 (In-Person /AR) CALS Speaker Series presents Brian Goldstone — J. N. Heiskell Distinguished Lecture presented by Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) (AR) (Free) https://events.cals.org/event/17659253

Nov 05 (In-Person /PA) Intro to Genealogy – a free 3-part class. presented by Annie Halenbake Ross Library (PA) (Free) https://rosslibrary.org/event/intro-to-genealogy/2026-11-05/

Nov 06 (Virtual) Larry Oathout – Genealogist for the Moultrie County Historical Society – TMCC Open Genealogy Lab presented by Truckee Meadows Community College (NV) (Free) https://libguides.tmcc.edu/c.php?g=606579

Nov 07 (In-Person /WA) Introduction to Genealogy Class presented by the Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society (WA) (Free) www.tpcgs.org

Nov 07 (In-Person /IL) Introduction to Genealogy: Uncover Your Family’s Past presented by Tinley Park Public Library (IL) (Free) https://signup.tplibrary.org/event/16701789

Nov 07 (In-Person /WA) Yakima Valley Genealogical Society Annual Seminar with Crystal Hick presented by Yakima Valley Genealogical Society (WA) (Free/donation) https://www.yvgs.net/

Nov 08 (Virtual) Help! I Got My DNA Results and I’m Confused – Part 1.26.4 (Updated and Introducing AScM!) Presented by Gil Bardige  presented by San Diego Jewish Genealogical Society (CA) (Free/$) https://www.sdjgs.org

Nov 08 (In-Person /GA) Atlanta Book Celebration and Signing, with Andre Kearns presented by Andre Kearns (GA) (Free) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/finding-cornerstone-stories-book-celebration-and-signing-atlanta-edition-tickets-2003854450604

Nov 08 (Virtual) Unlock Hidden Family Records with FamilySearch’s Cutting-Edge Artificial Intelligence Technology presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Colorado (CO) (Free/$) https://www.jgsco.org/event-6571619

Nov 08 (In-Person /IL) Genealogy Lock-In presented by Town and Country Public Library (IL) (Free) https://www.tcpld.org/event/genealogy-lock-55505

Nov 09 (In-Person /OH) The Invisible Ones: A History of the Miami County Children’s Home presented by Troy-Miami County Public Library (OH) (Free) https://tmcpl.libcal.com/event/17406930

Nov 09 (Hybrid/WA) The Influence of War on Migration in America by Annette Burke Lyttle of HeritageDetective.com presented by Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society (WA) (Free) www.wags-web.org

Nov 09 (In-Person /IL) Family History for Beginners & Experienced Genealogists, Part 2 – Where To Look For Genealogy Information? presented by Harvard Diggins Library (IL) (Free) https://www.harvard-diggins.org/event/family-history-for-beginners-experienced-genealogists-part-2-where-to-look-for-genealogy-information/

Nov 10 (Hybrid/KS) Finding Your Family In Military Records presented by Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (KS) (Free) https://events.tscpl.org/event/17370144

Nov 11 (In-Person /WI) Cemeteries Around the World with Betty Henry presented by Manitowoc County Genealogical Society (WI) (Free) https://manitowoccountygenealogicalsociety.wordpress.com/

Nov 11 (Virtual) Monthly Meeting: A Sentence of Transportation presented by The Pikes Peak Genealogical Society (CO) (Free) www.The Pikes Peak Genealogical Society

Nov 11 (Hybrid/UK) Consent and Dissent: First World War Military Appeal Tribunals presented by Norfolk Record Office (UK) (Free) https://norfolkrecordofficeblog.org/events-november-2026-february-2027/#history_talk_1

Nov 11 (Virtual) JGS Toronto: DNA Special Interest Group: Genealogy Assistant presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto (ON) (Free) https://jgstoronto.ca/event/dna-sig-2026-11/

Nov 11 (Virtual) Encountering automation in the archive: From séances to AI transcription presented by The National Archives (UK) (UK) (Free) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/encountering-automation-in-the-archive-from-seances-to-ai-transcription-tickets-1997696137925

Nov 12 (In-Person /IL) Ancestry.com Library Edition: Research Your Family History presented by Tinley Park Public Library (IL) (Free) https://signup.tplibrary.org/event/16701777

Nov 12-10 (Virtual) Military Ancestors in the Napoleonic and Victorian Wars: A Five-Week Online Course (Nov 12–Dec 10, 2026) presented by Aberdeen & North-East Scotland Family History Society (SCT) ($) https://anesfhs.org/about-us/news/826-military-ancestors-in-the-napoleonic-and-victorian-wars-a-new-five-week-online-course

Nov 12 (In-Person /IL) Genealogy Seekers: The Indigenous Slave Trade, Bacon’s Rebellion, and Its Role in the Expansion of the African Transatlantic Slave Trade presented by Town and Country Public Library (IL) (Free) https://www.tcpld.org/event/genealogy-seekers-tbd-55274

Nov 14 (In-Person /NZ) Early Registration Discount ends for the 18th AFFHO Congress on Family History – Across the Tasman (Save up to $100) presented by New Zealand Society of Genealogists Inc. (NZ) ($) https://affhocongress.org/

Nov 14 (Virtual) Campbell River Genealogy Society Fall Seminar: What’s in Your Canadian Genealogy Toolbox? & All Kinds of Loyalists presented by Campbell River Genealogy Society (ON) ($) https://crgenealogysociety.ca/2026-fall-seminar/

Nov 14 (In-Person /KY) Memory Keepers and Story Catchers: A Beginner’s Guide to Preserving Family Oral Histories with Delainey Bowers presented by Filson Historical Society (KY) (Free) https://filsonhistorical.org/

Nov 14 (In-Person /MA) Getting Started with Genealogy presented by Framingham Public Library (MA) (Free) https://framinghamlibrary.org/calendar/event/getting-started-with-genealogy

Nov 14 (In-Person /KY) Memory Keepers and Story Catchers: A Beginner’s Guide to Preserving Family Oral Histories with Delainey Bowers presented by Filson Historical Society (KY) (Free) https://filsonhistorical.org/

Nov 15 (Hybrid/ON) JGS Toronto: California Dreamin’: Tracing My Sugarman Ancestors from Toronto to the Hollywood Walk of Fame presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto (ON) (Free) https://jgstoronto.ca/event/california-dreamin/

Nov 15 CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS 2027 Call for Proposals: Claiming the Record: Black German Lives, Adoption, and the Work of Memory presented by Black German Heritage & Research Association (BGHRA) (NJ) https://bghra.org/cfp2027/

Nov 16 (In-Person /KS) Local History Resources: Sanborn Maps presented by Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (KS) (Free) https://events.tscpl.org/event/17351163

Nov 17 (In-Person /AR) The Native Americans That Served in WWI — Led by UALR’s Sequoyah Research Center presented by Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) (AR) (Free) https://events.cals.org/event/17544738

Nov 18 (In-Person /CA) Finding Ancestors in Revolutionary War Records presented by Genealogical Association of Sacramento (CA) (Free) https://gensac.org/events/november-18-2026-general-monthly-meeting

Nov 18 (Virtual) Stories and Family History: Sharing is Caring presented by Peoria Public Library (IL) (Free) https://peoria.librarycalendar.com/event/stories-and-family-history-sharing-caring-45409

Nov 19 (Virtual) JGS Toronto: Artificial Intelligence Special Interest Group Meeting presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto (ON) (Free) https://jgstoronto.ca/event/aisig-2026-11/

Nov 19 (Virtual) Introduction to AI for Genealogy with Linda Morgan Clark presented by Muskogee County Genealogical Society (OK) (Free) https://www.muskogeecogensoc.org/

Nov 20 (Virtual) Taking family history further: Tracing First World War ancestors presented by Norfolk Record Office (UK) (Free/donation) https://norfolkrecordofficeblog.org/events-november-2026-february-2027/#ww1_ancestors

Nov 20 (Virtual) Karen Ellingson – Best Practices: Core Principles & Pro-Tips – TMCC Open Genealogy Lab presented by Truckee Meadows Community College (NV) (Free) https://libguides.tmcc.edu/c.php?g=606579

Nov 20 CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS APG 2027 Professional Development Call for Proposals presented by Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) (CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS) https://www.apgen.org/2026_pmc_call_for_proposals_copy.php

Nov 21 (Hybrid/IN) Looking Back: Using the Internet Archive to Find Genealogy Resources presented by Northwest Indiana Genealogical Society (IN) (Free) https://www.facebook.com/share/1B3QcRfLZz/

Nov 21 (In-Person /IL) From New York to the Heartland: The Orphan Train Experience in Illinois presented by Harvard Diggins Library (IL) (Free) https://www.harvard-diggins.org/event/from-new-york-to-the-heartland-the-orphan-train-experience-in-illinois/

Nov 21 (Virtual) Tucked in a Corner presented by Society for German Genealogy in Eastern Europe https://iggp.org/event/tucked-in-a-corner/

Nov 21 (In-Person /IL) Open House – Local History and Genealogy Collection presented by Peoria Public Library (IL) (Free) https://peoria.librarycalendar.com/event/open-house-local-history-and-genealogy-collection-45415

Nov 21 (Virtual) Ancestral Mapping Using Google Earth Pro with David Joiner presented by Ventura County Genealogical Society (CA) (Free) https://venturacogensoc.org/calendar/#event=78444700;instance=20261121130000?popup=1&lang=en-US

Nov 23 (In-Person /OH) Genealogy Junction: Survivor Genealogy Challenges — Outplay the Brick Wall! presented by Troy-Miami County Public Library (OH) (Free) https://tmcpl.libcal.com/event/17404481

Nov 30 (In-Person /OH) The Invisible Ones: A History of the Miami County Children’s Home presented by Troy-Miami County Public Library (OH) (Free) https://tmcpl.libcal.com/event/17406931

Dec 01 (Hybrid/KS) Finding Your Family In Native American Registries presented by Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (KS) (Free) https://events.tscpl.org/event/17706470

Dec 05 (In-Person /KS) Finding Family Connections with Source Linker presented by Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (KS) (Free) https://events.tscpl.org/event/17746718

Dec 06 (Virtual) JGS Toronto: Your Family’s Memoir on an Interactive World Map: What AI Can and Cannot Do with a Family History presented by Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto (ON) (Free) https://jgstoronto.ca/event/your-familys-memoir/

Dec 07 (In-Person /OH) Maps of Miami County: Resources for Research presented by Troy-Miami County Public Library (OH) (Free) https://tmcpl.libcal.com/event/17407041

Dec 07 (In-Person /KS) Slave Voyages Database and Maps presented by Kansas Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (KS) (Free) https://events.tscpl.org/event/17746335

Dec 09 (In-Person /FL) Genealogy Overview Dinner – Discovering Your Family Story presented by Naples Italian American Foundation (FL) ($) https://niafoundation.org/event/genealogy-dinner/

Dec 09 (Hybrid/KS) Introduction to Creating Oral Histories presented by Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (KS) (Free) https://events.tscpl.org/event/17707864

Dec 12 (In-Person /KS) Asylum to Institution: 120 years of the Topeka State Hospital presented by Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (KS) (Free) https://events.tscpl.org/event/17708393

Dec 14 (In-Person /OH) Genealogy Junction: Survivor Genealogy Challenges — The Holly Jolly Survivor Finale! presented by Troy-Miami County Public Library (OH) (Free) https://tmcpl.libcal.com/event/17404482

Dec 21 (In-Person /KS) Local History Resources: Preserving Your Personal Collections presented by Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (KS) (Free) https://events.tscpl.org/event/17653170

2027

Jan 06 (Hybrid/KS) Finding Your Family In Military Records presented by Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (KS) (Free) https://events.tscpl.org/event/17750770

Jan 12 (Hybrid/IL) KaneCoLab Genealogy: Resources at Allen County Public Library presented by Town and Country Public Library (IL) (Free) https://www.tcpld.org/event/genealogy-program-resources-allen-county-public-library-57925

Jan 15 (Virtual) Advanced House History presented by Norfolk Record Office (UK) (Free/donation) https://norfolkrecordofficeblog.org/events-november-2026-february-2027/#advanced_house_history

Jan 15 (Hybrid/KS) Finding Your Family In Maps presented by Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (KS) (Free) https://events.tscpl.org/event/17751548

Jan 16 (Virtual) Regions in Focus Series — Pomerania: History, Culture, and Genealogy presented by German Genealogy Headquarters ($) https://genealogyheadquarters.com/education/

Jan 20 (In-Person /CA) Finding Records to Help Document Your Farming Ancestor presented by Genealogical Association of Sacramento (CA) (Free) https://gensac.org/events/January%2020,%202017%20General%20Meeting

Jan 26 (In-Person /KS) Read All About It! Historic Newspapers at the Library presented by Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (KS) (Free) https://events.tscpl.org/event/17519778

Jan 30 (In-Person /IL) Ancestry.com Library Edition: Research Your Family History presented by Tinley Park Public Library (IL) (Free) https://signup.tplibrary.org/event/17441072

Jan 30 (In-Person /IL) Early registration discount ends for the DuPage County Genealogical Society 49th Annual Conference: 4Rs: Research, Review, Results, Redo presented by DuPage County Genealogical Society (IL) ($) https://www.dcgs.org/Conference

Feb 06 (Hybrid/DE) Cracking the Slave Wall in African American Genealogy presented by Downstate Delaware Genealogical Society (DE) (Free) https://downstatedegenealogists.org/events/cracking-the-slave-wall-in-african-american-genealogy-with-syl-woolford-2027-02-06-2027-02-06

Feb 11 (In-Person /IL) KaneCoLab Genealogy: Dropsy, Quinsy, or Consumption: Just exactly what did my ancestor have? presented by Town and Country Public Library (IL) (Free) https://www.tcpld.org/event/genealogy-seekers-dropsy-quinsy-or-consumption-just-exactly-what-did-my-ancestor-have-55321

Feb 13 (In-Person /IL) Registration closes for the DuPage County Genealogical Society 49th Annual Conference: 4Rs: Research, Review, Results, Redo presented by DuPage County Genealogical Society (IL) ($) https://www.dcgs.org/Conference

Feb 17 (In-Person /CA) Digitize and Document Your Family History presented by Genealogical Association of Sacramento (CA) (Free) https://gensac.org/events/February%2017,%202027%20General%20Meeting

Feb 25 (Virtual) Quick Guides: Free church records presented by Norfolk Record Office (UK) (Free) https://norfolkrecordofficeblog.org/events-november-2026-february-2027/#free_church

Feb 27 (In-Person /IL) DCGS 49th Annual Conference: 4Rs: Research, Review, Results, Redo presented by DuPage County Genealogical Society (IL) ($) https://www.dcgs.org/Conference

Mar 16 (In-Person /DE) The ABC’s of Researching Your Family’s Story: Week 1 – Beginning Your Genealogy Journey presented by Downstate Delaware Genealogical Society (DE) (Free) https://downstatedegenealogists.org/events/the-abcs-of-researching-your-familys-story-beginning-your-genealogy-journey-2027-03-16-2027-03-16

Mar 17 (In-Person /CA) Using Wills & Probate Records In Your Research presented by Genealogical Association of Sacramento (CA) (Free) https://gensac.org/events/March%2017,%202027%20General%20Meeting

Mar 23 (In-Person /DE) The ABC’s of Researching Your Family’s Story: Week 2 – Types of Records and Where to Find Them presented by Downstate Delaware Genealogical Society (DE) (Free) https://downstatedegenealogists.org/events/the-abcs-of-researching-your-familys-story-types-of-records-and-where-to-find-them-2027-03-23-2027-03-23

Mar 30 (In-Person /DE) The ABC’s of Researching Your Family’s Story: Week 3 – Vital Statistics & Census Records presented by Downstate Delaware Genealogical Society (DE) (Free) https://downstatedegenealogists.org/events/the-abcs-of-researching-your-familys-story-vital-statistics-census-records-2027-03-30-2027-03-30

Apr 06 (In-Person /DE) The ABC’s of Researching Your Family’s Story: Week 4 – Military & Immigration Records presented by Downstate Delaware Genealogical Society (DE) (Free) https://downstatedegenealogists.org/events/the-abcs-of-researching-your-familys-story-military-records-immigration-records-2027-04-06-2027-04-06

Apr 09-10 (In-Person /SD) SVGS Genealogy Seminar 2027 presented by Sioux Valley Genealogical Society (SD) https://svgssd.org/events

Apr 21 (In-Person /CA) Weaving the Strands of Your Family Tapestry presented by Genealogical Association of Sacramento (CA) (Free) https://gensac.org/events/April%2021,%202027%20General%20Meeting

May 19 (In-Person /CA) Is the Ancestry Pro Tools Package Useful? (Yes!) presented by Genealogical Association of Sacramento (CA) (Free) https://gensac.org/events/May%2019,%202027%20General%20Meeting

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