Lots of new genealogy events added to our calendar this past week!
>>The list of ALL the NEWLY ADDED events is further down this post.<<
See the full CALENDAR or VIRTUAL CALENDAR for
ALL of the upcoming genealogy events.
Ready to take your family history research to the next level?
Join fellow family historians and genealogy organization leaders from across the country for four energizing days of shared discoveries and fresh perspectives, at Tales & Trails, the NGS 2025 Family History Conference!
You won’t want to miss any of the classes with exceptional speakers, featured events, pre-conference workshops, activities, and fascinating tours! See the website for full conference details and take advantage of the Early Registration Discount before January 31!
This Week’s Genealogy News:
(Mentions of businesses or societies in our News are unpaid and non-affiliate. It’s simply good info.)
REGISTRATION OPEN
Registration is open for the National Genealogical Society (NGS) 2025 Family History Conference, “Tales & Trails,” to be held at the Galt House in Louisville, Kentucky over Memorial Day weekend, May 23-26, 2025. The conference will be held in-person, but every registrant can access every lecture through July 15, 2025. But the in-person experience is always the best! The Galt House is a wonderful venue which includes not only the conference sessions and expo hall, but also rooms, suites, and restaurants all right on site so that you can spend more time in classes, checking out the Expo Hall, or taking part in the pre-conference workshops and tours. Early registration discount ends January 31. https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/
GENEALOGY ESSENTIALS
The Texas State Genealogical Society (TxSGS) has opened registration for their new online education program, Genealogy Essentials – a comprehensive 8-session curriculum held over four weeks. Instruction is suitable for both those just starting out as well as experienced researchers looking to hone their skills. The program is a combination of video-recorded instruction, practical homework assignments, and guided Zoom discussions with expert instructors each week. See the TxSGS website for details.
IMPROVEMENTS TO LIVE MEMORY
MyHeritage has already added several improvements to their LiveMemory™ AI feature they released just last month, which will turn a still photograph into a short video clip. Now you can choose what happens in the video, including hugs, laughter, and a few other fun effects. See examples and read more on the MyHeritage blog.
NEW BENEFIT FOR LDS MEMBERS
For many years now, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have enjoyed free subscriptions to many genealogy sites, including Ancestry, MyHeritage, FindMyPast, AmericanAncestors, Filae, and Geneanet. LDS members are now also able to research their ancestors and document their family history using Storied.com. This will allow LDS church members to access Storied’s newspaper and historical records & obituaries, build a personal family tree, connect with family in private groups, use AI to help write your family histories, and access the Storied smartphone App. Full details and links for LDS members can be found here.
NEWS FROM THE NATIONAL GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
- CONFERENCE DISCOUNT FOR ORGANIZATIONS: NGS member organizations can register up to three leaders, volunteers, or employees to attend the NGS 2025 Family History Conference at the individual membership rate if those people are not already members of NGS. To use this offer, organizations must submit the 2025 Family History Conference Organization Request Form by 25 April 2025. The form and full details can be found at https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/orgregistration/
- GREAT GIFT, AWESOME DRAWING! Purchase a National Genealogical Society “Gift Membership” between 1 December 2024 and 31 January 2025 for someone who isn’t already a member, and you’ll be automatically entered in a drawing for one of 5 really GREAT prizes. Full details on the NGS “UpFront” blog, here. Prizes are:
- Free enrollment in the Foundations in Family History course bundle, worth $335, or a $335 credit to apply to our Advanced Skills in Genealogy course;
- Free registration to the NGS 2025 Family History Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, 23-26 May, worth more than $300;
- Free PDFs of the NGS Research in the States guidebooks for all thirty-three states available, the District of Columbia, and the tribal records of Oklahoma’s American Indians, worth more than $225;
- Free print versions of your choice of five available NGS Research in the States guidebooks, worth more than $100; or
- Free one-year digital individual membership renewal for you, worth $85.
- MOVING: Starting 1 January 2025, the National Genealogical Society will become an entirely virtual office, with staff spread throughout the country. The office in Falls Church, Virginia, will close, allowing us to allocate resources to serve members better. The new mailing address will be: National Genealogical Society, PO Box 128, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701-0128. If you have any questions, email membership@ngsgenealogy.org.
- NEW BENEFIT FOR SOCIETY/ORG MEMBERS: Beginning in January, all NGS member societies and organizations are eligible to request one free 30-day (1-month) sidebar ad on ConferenceKeeper.org. You can find full details about advertising on ConferenceKeeper under the “HOME” button on the menu bar, or email info@conferencekeeper.org.
UPCOMING CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS & PAPERS DEADLINES
See the website’s Calls for Papers page for full details on these and other speaking opportunities.
- Dec 31 – Request for Speakers from The Society of Genealogists
- Dec 31 – The Oklahoma Genealogical Society is seeking speaker proposals
- Dec 31 – UGA DNA Special Interest Group seeking webinar speakers
OTHER UPCOMING DEADLINES
- NEW! Dec 25 – Enter to win a MyHeritage DNA Kit
- NEW! Dec 25 – Enter to win M&J Games’ “What’s Next?” A Life-Sized Game
- NEW! Dec 25 – Enter to win Vivid-Pix pRT Home Edition Software Bundle!
- NEW! Dec 31 – Enter to win a 2025 RootsTech pass!
- Dec 31 – Application Deadline – Friends of the Alabama Archives Student Research Fellowships
- Dec 31 – Application Deadline – IGS Cemetery Restoration Grants and Resource Development Grants
- NEW! Jan 01 – Enter to win a MyHeritage DNA Kit or one of FIVE 1-year MyHeritage Subscriptions
Can you believe in just over a week, 2024 will be history? Have you started making your plans for 2025? You know, research goals, research trips — It all revolves around our research, doesn’t it? 🙂 Let me know how ConferenceKeeper can help! Is there something we could add, or something we could do better? As always, feel free to send questions, corrections, comments, or concerns to me through either the CONTACT form on the website or email at info@conferencekeeper.org. I always appreciate submissions, updates, corrections and suggestions!
– Tami Osmer Mize
Below is a list of the events that were added this past week. (See the Calendar pages for complete details of these and ALL upcoming events!)
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Newly added events hosted by NGS Member Societies & Libraries:
Dec 21 (VIRTUAL) Irish Special Interest Group presented by Seattle Genealogical Society (Free/$) https://seagensoc.org/eventListings.php?nm=67
Dec 21 (VIRTUAL) German Special Interest Group presented by Seattle Genealogical Society (Free/$) https://seagensoc.org/eventListings.php?nm=67
Dec 22 (VIRTUAL) Parents for Kirstin Pehrsdotter (c. 1655-1725) presented by Jill Morelli, CG presented by Seattle Genealogical Society (Free/$) https://seagensoc.org/eventListings.php?nm=67
Jan 04 (VIRTUAL) Research Logs: The Key to Organizing Your Family History presented by Bucks County Genealogical Society ($) https://www.bucksgen.org/index.php/bcgs-programs
Jan 04 (Hybrid/US) Guide to the WFGS Website presented by the West Florida Genealogical Society (Free) https://www.wfgs.org
Jan 04 (Hybrid/OH) Orphan Trains and the Children Who Rode Them presented by Clermont County Genealogical Society (Free) https://ccgsoh.org/
Jan 07 (VIRTUAL) Dual Citizenship: Ireland and Italy presented by New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (Free) https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/dual-citizenship-ireland-and-italy
Jan 08 (VIRTUAL) Using Artificial Intelligence for Genealogy Research presented by Foothills Genealogical Society (Free) https://foothillsgenealogy.org
Jan 08 (VIRTUAL) Using land surveys to find where your ancestor lived, with James Tanner presented by BYU Library Family History Webinars (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/webinars
Jan 09 (VIRTUAL) Overview of Genealogy Research presented by Mary Sayles presented by ROOT CELLAR Sacramento Genealogical Society (Free) https://rootcellar.org/
Jan 11 (In-Person /PA) Genealogists Helping Genealogists presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania (Free/$) https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/
Jan 11 (VIRTUAL) Explore Your DNA with Elizabeth Handler presented by Middlesex Chapter, Massachusetts Society of Genealogists (Free) https://msoginc.org/
Jan 11 (VIRTUAL) Ask Louie At Your Service! presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society (Free) https://stlgs.org/events/meetings/monthly-meeting
Jan 11 (In-Person /WA) Holiday Open House presented by Seattle Genealogical Society (Free) https://seagensoc.org/eventListings.php?nm=67&page=1&nr=50&ec=A&tf=12&st=D&srch=Koford
Jan 11 (VIRTUAL) Research Logs: Write or Regret It! presented by Rebecca Whitman Koford presented by Seattle Genealogical Society (Free/$) https://seagensoc.org/eventListings.php?nm=67&page=1&nr=50&ec=A&tf=12&st=D&srch=Koford
Jan 12 (VIRTUAL) Getting Relationships Right in Family Tree, with Kathryn Grant presented by BYU Library Family History Virtual Classes (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/virtual-classes
Jan 12 (VIRTUAL) U.S. Church Records Do Exist: Find Your Ancestors with Church Records, with James Tanner presented by BYU Library Family History Virtual Classes (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/virtual-classes
Jan 13 (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Essentials – Jan 13 to Feb 25 – an 8 session course plus 4 live Zoom meetings presented by the Texas State Genealogical Society $ https://www.txsgs.org/genealogy-essentials-registration-for-january-2025-sessions/
Jan 15 (VIRTUAL) GSP Member Gathering presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania (members only) https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/
Jan 15 (VIRTUAL) Brick Wall Roundtable presented by Rogue Valley Genealogical Society (Free) https://rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=11
Jan 16 (VIRTUAL) What the Heck Does That Say? Overcoming the Challenge of Difficult Handwriting, with Pam Vestal presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania (Free) https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/
Jan 18 (VIRTUAL) Genealogy from A to Z, by Thomas MacEntee presented by CAGGNI – Computer Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois (Free/$) https://caggni.org/event-5957570
Jan 18 (VIRTUAL) Blitzkrieg Genealogy presented by Colorado Genealogical Society (Free) Register at www.cogensoc.us
Jan 18 (Hybrid/St. Louis, MO) Mapping Ireland’s Records presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society, Irish Special Interest Group (Free) https://stlgs.org/about-us-2/sigs-and-special-programs/irish-special-interest-group
Jan 22 (VIRTUAL) Making the “General Map of Virginia” presented by Library of Virginia (Free) https://lva-virginia.libcal.com/event/13670100
Jan 22 (VIRTUAL) New Training Tools in The Family History Guide, with Bob Taylor presented by BYU Library Family History Webinars (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/webinars
Jan 23 (In-Person /TX) Lineage Society Fair presented by Genealogy and Local History Room, Montgomery County Memorial Library System (Free) https://cms3.revize.com/revize/montgomerycounty/calendar.php?view=month&month=05&day=01&year=2024
Jan 25 (VIRTUAL) Collins Family of Fall River, MA presented by Merrimack Valley Chapter of the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists (Free) https://msoginc.org/
Jan 25 (Hybrid/St. Louis, MO) Unlocking Your German Roots: How a Professional Genealogist in Germany Can Help presented by St. Louis Genealogical Society (Free) https://stlgs.org/about-us-2/sigs-and-special-programs/german-special-interest-group-2
Jan 26 (VIRTUAL) FamilySearch Intermediate 1: Duplicates: Why They’re There and How to Find Them, with Kathryn Grant presented by BYU Library Family History Virtual Classes (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/virtual-classes
Jan 26 (VIRTUAL) Your Ancestors Paid Taxes: Using Tax Records to Find Your Ancestors, with James Tanner presented by BYU Library Family History Virtual Classes (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/virtual-classes
Jan 28 (In-Person /PA) Genealogy Small Talk presented by Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania (Free/$) https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/
Jan 29 (VIRTUAL) Making Connections: Interpreting DNA Test Results (Wednesdays, Jan 29; Feb 5, 12, 19, & 26) presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society $ https://www.americanancestors.org/events/making-connections-interpreting-dna-test-results
Jan 29 (VIRTUAL) Scottish Family History Research: Historical and Geographical Background, with Maureen Brady presented by BYU Library Family History Webinars (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/webinars
Jan 30 (In-Person /TX) Searching on FamilySearch presented by Genealogy and Local History Room, Montgomery County Memorial Library System (Free) https://cms3.revize.com/revize/montgomerycounty/calendar.php?view=month&month=05&day=01&year=2024
Jan 31 (Hybrid/KY) Early registration discount ends for NGS 2025 Family History Conference “Tales & Trails” presented by the National Genealogical Society ($) https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/
Feb 01 (Hybrid/OH) Scottish Immigration to America presented by Clermont County Genealogical Society (Free) https://ccgsoh.org/
Feb 02 (VIRTUAL) FamilySearch Intermediate 2: Duplicates: How to Resolve Them, with Kathryn Grant presented by BYU Library Family History Virtual Classes (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/virtual-classes
Feb 02 (VIRTUAL) A Short History of Genealogy: A Personal Perspective, with James Tanner presented by BYU Library Family History Virtual Classes (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/virtual-classes
Feb 06 (In-Person /TX) Searching on Ancestry Library Edition presented by Genealogy and Local History Room, Montgomery County Memorial Library System (Free) https://cms3.revize.com/revize/montgomerycounty/calendar.php?view=month&month=05&day=01&year=2024
Feb 08 (Hybrid/WI) Medical History by Jane Neff Rollins presented by Waupaca Area Genealogical Society (Free) www.wagswi.org
Feb 12 (VIRTUAL) Looking for Genealogical Records in U.S. counties, with James Tanner presented by BYU Library Family History Webinars (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/webinars
Feb 19 (In-Person /FL) “Finding Your English Ancestors: The Big Four!” by Paul MilnerMana presented by Manatee Genealogical Society (Free) https://mgsfl.org/ see Calendar of Events
Feb 20-22 (In-Person /MA) Genealogical Skills Bootcamp presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society $ https://www.americanancestors.org/events/genealogical-skills-bootcamp
Feb 21 (In-Person /TX) A New Strategy for Brick Walls! presented by Genealogy and Local History Room, Montgomery County Memorial Library System (Free) https://cms3.revize.com/revize/montgomerycounty/calendar.php?view=month&month=05&day=01&year=2024
Feb 26 (Hybrid/The Villages, FL) Finding Elusive Ancestors presented by The Villages Genealogical Society ($) https://vgsfl.org/cpage.php?pt=210
Mar 01 (Hybrid/Pensacola, FL) WFGS Spring Genealogy Seminar presented by the West Florida Genealogical Society ($) https://www.wfgs.org
Mar 01 (In-Person / CA) 2025 All Ireland Genealogy Conference with the Ulster Historical Foundation presented by California Genealogical Society ($) https://www.californiaancestors.org/2025_all_ireland_genealogy/
Mar 01 (Hybrid/OH) Scottish Immigration to America, with Eric Migdal presented by Clermont County Genealogical Society (Free) https://ccgsoh.org/
Mar 08 (Hybrid/WI) Railroad Records and Railroad History: Methods for Tracking by Paula Stuart Warren CG, FMGS, FUGA presented by Waupaca Area Genealogical Society (Free) www.wagswi.org
Mar 12 (VIRTUAL) Discovering Your Spanish Speaking Ancestral Heritage Around the World, with James Tanner presented by BYU Library Family History Webinars (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/webinars
Mar 14 (In-Person /CA) Unearthing Your Ancestor’s Stories in Historical Newspapers with Daniel Horowitz from MyHeritage presented by ROOT CELLAR Sacramento Genealogical Society (Free) https://rootcellar.org
Mar 19 (VIRTUAL) Rules I Learned Along The Way: A Case Study, with Maureen Brady presented by BYU Library Family History Webinars (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/webinars
Mar 27 (In-Person /TX) Searching on Fold3 Library Edition presented by Genealogy and Local History Room, Montgomery County Memorial Library System (Free) https://cms3.revize.com/revize/montgomerycounty/calendar.php?view=month&month=05&day=01&year=2024
Apr 05 (Hybrid/OH) Rubik’s Cube Genealogy: A New Twist on Your Old Data, with Elissa Scalise-Powell presented by Clermont County Genealogical Society (Free) https://ccgsoh.org/
Apr 09 (VIRTUAL) Introduction to Full-text research on FamilySearch, with James Tanner presented by BYU Library Family History Webinars (Free) https://familyhistory.lib.byu.edu/learning/webinars
Apr 10 (In-Person /TX) Searching on HeritageQuest presented by Genealogy and Local History Room, Montgomery County Memorial Library System (Free) https://cms3.revize.com/revize/montgomerycounty/calendar.php?view=month&month=05&day=01&year=2024
Apr 19 (VIRTUAL) Hispanic Research presented by Colorado Genealogical Society (Free) Register at www.cogensoc.us
Apr 22 (VIRTUAL) Terms and Conditions May Apply presented by The Colorado Genealogical Society (Free) Register at www.cogensoc.us
May 03 (Hybrid/OH) History of Photography, with Micheall Reed presented by Clermont County Genealogical Society (Free) https://ccgsoh.org/
Jun 03 (VIRTUAL) 17th-Century English Research (Tuesdays June 2, 10, 17, 24 & July 1) presented by American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society $ https://www.americanancestors.org/events/17th-century-english-research
Jun 07 (Hybrid/OH) African American Burial Sites: Investigation, Identification, Preservation & Commemoration, with Hillary Delaney presented by Clermont County Genealogical Society (Free) https://ccgsoh.org/
Jun 14 (Hybrid/WI) Using Social Security Records to Brak Brick Walls by Roslyn Torella presented by Waupaca Area Genealogical Society (Free) www.wagswi.org
Jun 16-20 (VIRTUAL) the Texas Institute of Genealogical Research presented by the Texas State Genealogical Society $ https://www.txsgs.org/tigr-2025/
Sep 20 (VIRTUAL) Publishing presented by The Colorado Genealogical Society (Free) Register at www.cogensoc.us
Nov 08 (Hybrid/WI) Military and Civilian Records with Tian Beaird presented by Waupaca Area Genealogical Society (Free) www.wagswi.org
Nov 15 (VIRTUAL) From Sealed Records to Open Histories presented by the Colorado Genealogical Society (Free) Register at www.cogensoc.uc
Newly added genealogy events from all others:
Dec 25 CONTEST Enter to win M&J Games’ “What’s Next?” A Life-Sized Game presented by Reunions Magazine https://reunionsmag.com/resources/giveaways-contests/
Dec 25 CONTEST Enter to win a MyHeritage DNA Kit presented by Reunions Magazine https://reunionsmag.com/resources/giveaways-contests/
Dec 25 CONTEST Enter to win Vivid-Pix pRT Home Edition Software Bundle! presented by Reunions Magazine https://reunionsmag.com/resources/giveaways-contests/
Dec 25 CONTEST Enter to win M&J Games’ “What’s Next?” A Life-Sized Game presented by Reunions Magazine https://reunionsmag.com/resources/giveaways-contests/
Dec 27 (VIRTUAL) Members only – DNA: Proof, Citation & Privacy, with Elizabeth Shown Mills – the Best of ESM presented by Legacy Family Tree Webinars (members only) https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/dna-evidence-proof-citation-privacy/
Jan 01 CONTEST Enter to win a MyHeritage DNA Kit or one of FIVE 1-year MyHeritage Subscriptions presented by Ancestral Findings https://ancestralfindings.com/win-a-myheritage-dna-kit-or-subscription-discover-your-family-story/
Jan 02 (Hybrid/NC) Genealogy Discussion Group presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library / Matthews Library (Free) https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/66fff358fe8666571688e4c4
Jan 02 (Hybrid/NC) Genealogy Essentials: A Beginner’s Roadmap for Successful Research presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library / Mountain Island Library (Free) https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6642430a8b48e73a00dc9d81
Jan 02 (VIRTUAL) Translating, Transcribing and Summarizing Documents Using AI with Thomas MacEntee presented by Ontario Ancestors (Free) https://ogs.on.ca/january-webinar-translating-transcribing-and-summarizing-documents-using-ai-thomas-macentee/
Jan 04 (Hybrid/ON) “The Bones of Catharine Reid Mason: Lessons Learned and Reflections on the Genealogy of Black Londoners” presented by London and Middlesex Branch, Ontario Ancestors (Free) https://londonmiddlesex.ogs.on.ca/events/london-and-middlesex-branch-the-bones-of-catharine-reid-mason-lessons-learned-and-reflections-on-the-genealogy-of-black-londoners/
Jan 04 (In-Person /TN) Beginning Genealogy Workshop presented by East Tennessee History Center (Free) https://www.knoxcountylibrary.org/event/workshop-beginning-genealogy-30450
Jan 06 (In-Person /NC) Roots & Pages: Create Your Family Legacy Book presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library / Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library (Free) https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6659db545c3852d70cadc6e1
Jan 06 (Hybrid/OK) “How Do I Know My Sources Are “Good” and My Research is Accurate?” presented by Oklahoma Genealogical Society (Free) https://www.okgensoc.org/
Jan 07 (Hybrid/CA) Introduction to Use of DNA for Genealogy with Gail Burk presented by Santa Cruz Public Libraries (Free) https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/13819231
Jan 08 (VIRTUAL) My ancestors stayed in one place for generations – Discuss. with Ann Clarke.
Zoom Discussion Group presented by North West Kent FHS (members only) https://www.nwkfhs.org.uk/events/overview/all-upcoming-meetings/zoom-discussion-group/zoom-discussion-group-my-ancestors-stayed-in-one-place-for-generations-discuss-with-ann-clarke
Jan 09 (VIRTUAL) Finding the Origins of an Immigrant Ancestor presented by Eastside Genealogical Society (Free) eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org
Jan 11 (In-Person /UK) FIRE ! A Century of the Volunteer Fire Brigade with Jo Livingston presented by North West Kent FHS (Free) https://www.nwkfhs.org.uk/events/overview/all-upcoming-meetings/dartford-branch-meetings/dartford-branch-talk-fire-a-century-of-the-volunteer-fire-brigade-by-jo-livingston
Jan 11 (In-Person /UK) Mid 19th Century Merchant Shipping with William Lindsay presented by North West Kent FHS (Free) https://www.nwkfhs.org.uk/events/branch-meetings/branch-meetings/sevenoaks-branch-meetings/sevenoaks-talk-mid-19th-century-merchant-shipping-with-william-lindsay
Jan 13 (Hybrid/NC) Black Genealogy: Moving Beyond the 1870 Census presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library / Mountain Island Library (Free) https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6643c7e91e57af2800443574
Jan 13 (Hybrid/TX) Finding Aids in the National Archives, Presented by Craig Scott presented by The Humble Area Genealogical Society (Free) https://www.humblegen.org/
Jan 14 (VIRTUAL) FamilySearch Catalog for Irish Research, with Lianne Kruger presented by Ireland Special Interest Group, Ontario Ancestors (Free) https://ireland.ogs.on.ca/events/january-2025-webinar-familysearch-catalog-for-irish-research/
Jan 14 (VIRTUAL) Growing Your Family Tree in 2025: Setting Goals – GCG Meeting presented by Geauga County Genealogical Society (Free) http://www.gcgsoh.org/
Jan 15 (VIRTUAL) Zoom DNA and General Family History Discussion group with Laura Lincoln presented by North West Kent FHS (members only) https://www.nwkfhs.org.uk/events/overview/all-upcoming-meetings/zoom-discussion-group/zoom-dna-and-general-family-history-discussion-group-with-laura-lincoln
Jan 15 (VIRTUAL) Collaborative Trees: Making Them Work for You with Drew Smith presented by Legacy Family Tree Webinars (Free) https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/collaborative-trees-making-them-work-for-you/
Jan 15 (VIRTUAL) DNA Clustering: Using the Leeds method to sort your matches with Ben Dawson presented by Genetic Genealogy Special Interest Group, Ontario Ancestors (Free) https://geneticgenealogy.ogs.on.ca/events/gg-sig-presents-dna-clustering-using-the-leeds-method-to-sort-your-matches-with-ben-dawson/
Jan 16 (VIRTUAL) La généalogie et les enfants : comment intéresser les jeunes générations à leur histoire familiale, w/ Elisabeth Zetland presented by Legacy Family Tree Webinars (Free) https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/webinaire-myheritage-en-francais-5/
Jan 18 (VIRTUAL) Can DNA-Testing Companies Help with Genealogical Research? presented by Ohio History Connection $ https://www.ohiohistory.org/events/can-dna-testing-companies-help-with-genealogical-research/
Jan 18 (In-Person /AL) Cowboys and Cattlemen of the Mimms Trail presented by Genealogical Society of East Alabama (Free) https://gsofea.org/
Jan 18 (VIRTUAL) Railroad Records Research Seminar: Tracing Family History on the Tracks, with Paula Stuart-Warren presented by Peoria Public Library (Free) https://peoria.librarycalendar.com/event/riding-rails-railroad-records-and-family-history-16167
Jan 20 (VIRTUAL) Sudbury 1855-2025 – Inside Our Mining Nickel Giant presented by Sudbury District Branch, Ontario Ancestors (Free) https://sudbury.ogs.on.ca/events/sudbury-1855-2025-inside-our-mining-nickel-giant/
Jan 22 (VIRTUAL) Using the Collaborate Tool at FamilySearch with Karen Clifford, AG presented by Legacy Family Tree Webinars (Free) https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/using-the-collaborate-tool-at-familysearch/
Jan 22 (VIRTUAL) https://www.nwkfhs.org.uk/events/overview/all-upcoming-meetings/zoom-workshop/zoom-workshop-beginning-family-history-with-david-cufley presented by North West Kent FHS (members only) https://www.nwkfhs.org.uk/events/overview/all-upcoming-meetings/zoom-workshop/zoom-workshop-beginning-family-history-with-david-cufley
Jan 23 (Hybrid/NC) Let the Record Reflect: Using Court Records for Genealogy presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library / Mountain Island Library (Free) https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6733cd84083abe2f00ca6c19
Jan 23 (VIRTUAL) Three Sisters From Kensington & Chelsea Union presented by Ottawa Branch, Ontario Ancestors (Free) https://ottawa.ogs.on.ca/events/ottawa-branch-presentation-details-tbd-2025-01-23/
Jan 23 (VIRTUAL) Turning Genealogy Clues into Genealogy To Dos with Thomas MacEntee presented by Ela Area Public Library (Free) https://eapl.libnet.info/event/12142263
Jan 25 (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Research: A Beginner’s Course, Part II, with Patricia Johnson and Wilhelmina Frieson presented by Delaware Chapter Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society (Free) http://www.deaahgs.com/
Jan 25 (In-Person /NC) Roots & Pages: Create Your Family Legacy Book presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library / Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library (Free) https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/664f8c140633af35dc7a35ff
Jan 28 (VIRTUAL) Latest Updates to the MyHeritage Mobile App with Gilad Katz presented by Legacy Family Tree Webinars (Free) https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/latest-updates-to-the-myheritage-mobile-app/
Jan 29 (VIRTUAL) Zoom Scottish Interest Discussion Group with Pam Goddard presented by North West Kent FHS (members only) https://www.nwkfhs.org.uk/events/overview/all-upcoming-meetings/zoom-discussion-group/zoom-scottish-interest-group-with-pam-goddard
Feb 01 (VIRTUAL) “In search of ‘Little Johnny O’Connor’ and his family” (sole survivor of The Donnelly murders) presented by London and Middlesex Branch, Ontario Ancestors (Free) https://londonmiddlesex.ogs.on.ca/events/london-and-middlesex-branch-in-search-of-little-johnny-oconnor-and-his-family-sole-survivor-of-the-donnelly-murders/
Feb 01 (In-Person /NY) Genealogy Workshop: DNA presented by Fenton History Center $ https://fentonhistorycenter.org/mec-events/genealogy-workshop-2025-dna/
Feb 01 (In-Person /PA) Finding Deep Roots presents Genealogy Workshop presented by Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (Free) https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/finding-deep-roots-presents-genealogy-workshop-9/
Feb 03 (Hybrid/OK) “Forensic Genetic Genealogy” presented by Oklahoma Genealogical Society (Free) https://www.okgensoc.org/
Feb 03 (VIRTUAL) Organizing for Genealogy (Mondays Feb 3 – Feb 24) presented by Seattle Genealogical Society ($) https://seagensoc.org/cpage.php?pt=174
Feb 04 (VIRTUAL) Oops! Married twice (at the same time) Case Studies in Bigamy! with Helen V. Smith presented by Legacy Family Tree Webinars (Free) https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/oops-married-twice-at-the-same-time-case-studies-in-bigamy/
Feb 05 (In-Person /IL) Introduction to HeritageQuest – Genealogy Interest Group presented by Ela Area Public Library (Free) https://eapl.libnet.info/event/12141601
Feb 05 (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Club presented by Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library (Free) https://www.ahmfl.org/online-programming-/empdhny38nx24ksgrbgh3d6gghwckd-b5zsc-7mjfm-8bwtj
Feb 06 (Hybrid/NC) Genealogy Discussion Group presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library / Matthews Library (Free) https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/66fff358fe8666571688e4c5
Feb 06 (Hybrid/NC) Black Genealogy: Moving Beyond the 1870 Census presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library / Mountain Island Library (Free) https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6642430a8b48e73a00dc9d82
Feb 06 (VIRTUAL) Connecting Weather and Personal Histories with John Reid presented by Ontario Ancestors (Free) https://ogs.on.ca/february-webinar-connecting-weather-and-personal-histories-john-reid/
Feb 08 (In-Person /OH) Care & Preservation of Family Photographs presented by Ohio History Connection $ https://www.ohiohistory.org/events/care-preservation-of-family-photographs/
Feb 10 (Hybrid/NC) Black Genealogy: Moving Beyond the 1870 Census presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library / ALlegra Westbrooks Regional Library (Free) https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/668ef88a3849bf4100c1380d
Feb 10 (Hybrid/TX) Using and Managing a Genealogy Research Log, presented by Thomas MacEntee presented by The Humble Area Genealogical Society (Free) https://www.humblegen.org/
Feb 11 (VIRTUAL) Ancestry Library Edition: Roadblock Busters Every Researcher Needs (and It’s Free) – GCG Meeting presented by Geauga County Genealogical Society (Free) http://www.gcgsoh.org/
Feb 13 (VIRTUAL) Lunch & Learn: Using DNA to Connect Living People to Enslaved Ironworkers at Catoctin Furnace presented by Enoch Pratt Free Library (Free) https://calendar.prattlibrary.org/event/lunch-learn-Using-DNA-to-Connect-Living-People-to-Enslaved-Ironworkers-at-Catoctin-Furnace
Feb 15 (In-Person /PA) Finding Deep Roots presents Genealogy Workshop presented by Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh / Beechview (Free) https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/finding-deep-roots-presents-genealogy-workshop-6/
Feb 19 (In-Person /NC) Health Lineage: Unlocking Your Family Health Secrets presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library / Steele Creek Library (Free) https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/67634a9a018bbb1c3ddd10f5
Feb 21-22 (In-Person /CA) California Genealogy Symposium: From Brick Walls to Breakthroughs presented by California State Society Daughters of the American Revolution $ email Registrar@CaliforniaDAR.org
Feb 22 (In-Person /Leesburg, FL) Florida Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society 2025 Annual Conference presented by Florida Chapter OGS ($) https://www.facebook.com/groups/FLOGS
Feb 22 (VIRTUAL) Deep Dive into African American Genealogy, with Rosalyn Green presented by Delaware Chapter Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society (Free) http://www.deaahgs.com/
Feb 23 (In-Person /PA) Genealogy Day presented by Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh / Main (Oakland) (Free) https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/genealogy-day-2/
Feb 28 (In-Person /PA) Finding Deep Roots presents Genealogy Workshop presented by Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Hill District Library (Free) https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/finding-deep-roots-presents-genealogy-workshop-8/
Mar 05 (VIRTUAL) Genealogy Club presented by Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library (Free) https://www.ahmfl.org/online-programming-/empdhny38nx24ksgrbgh3d6gghwckd-b5zsc-7mjfm-w9mh7
Mar 06 (Hybrid/NC) Genealogy Discussion Group presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library / Matthews Library (Free) https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/66fff358fe8666571688e4c6
Mar 06 (Hybrid/NC) Her Story: Discovering the Genealogy of Your Matriarchs presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library / Mountain Island Library (Free) https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6642430a8b48e73a00dc9d83
Mar 06 (VIRTUAL) Getting Into The Habit: Researching Female Religious In Your Family Tree, with David Ryan presented by Ontario Ancestors (Free) https://ogs.on.ca/march-webinar-getting-into-the-habit-researching-female-religious-in-your-family-tree-david-ryan/
Mar 10 (Hybrid/TX) Crafting Genealogical Citations, presented by Karen Rasmussen presented by The Humble Area Genealogical Society (Free) https://www.humblegen.org/
Mar 12 (In-Person /PA) Finding Deep Roots presents Genealogy Workshop presented by Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh / East Liberty (Free) https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/finding-deep-roots-presents-genealogy-workshop-10/
Mar 13 (VIRTUAL) Tracing a House History in England and Wales with Gill Blanchard presented by North West Kent FHS (members only) https://www.nwkfhs.org.uk/events/overview/all-upcoming-meetings/zoom-talks/zoom-talk-tracing-a-house-history-in-england-and-wales-with-gill-blanchard
Mar 18 (VIRTUAL) Newspaper Searching Basics: Using Ohio Memory Newspapers for Genealogy presented by Ohio History Connection $ https://www.ohiohistory.org/events/newspaper-searching-basics-using-ohio-memory-newspapers-for-genealogy/
Mar 22 (In-Person /NY) Genealogy Workshop: Vital Records, presented by Janet Wahlberg presented by Fenton History Center $ https://fentonhistorycenter.org/mec-events/genealogy-workshop-2025-vital-records/
Apr 03 (Hybrid/NC) Genealogy Discussion Group presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library / Matthews Library (Free) https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/66fff358fe8666571688e4c7
Apr 03 (VIRTUAL) Organizing Your Genealogy Files with Drew Smith presented by Legacy Family Tree Webinars (Free) https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/organizing-your-genealogy-files/
Apr 03 (VIRTUAL) Solving Your Picture Problems with Allyson Maughan presented by Ontario Ancestors (Free) https://ogs.on.ca/april-webinar-solving-your-picture-problems-allyson-maughan/
Apr 08 (VIRTUAL) Conflict, Commerce, & Cooperation: The Question of Tolerance in 1660s New Amsterdam presented by New York Archives Magazine Online Speaker Series (Free) https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/3x4c2q9
Apr 10 (VIRTUAL) The Hidden Secrets of the 1939 Register with Linda Hammon presented by North West Kent FHS (members only) https://www.nwkfhs.org.uk/events/overview/all-upcoming-meetings/zoom-talks/zoom-talk-the-hidden-secrets-of-the-1939-register-with-linda-hammond
Apr 14 (Hybrid/TX) “Early Lufkin, Texas–An African American Perspective” and “How Old Handwritten Pages and News Clippings lead to Following in my Family’s Footsteps.” by Ron and Vee Price presented by The Humble Area Genealogical Society (Free) https://www.humblegen.org/
Apr 23 (In-Person /PA) Finding Deep Roots presents Genealogy Workshop presented by Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh / Squirrel Hill (Free) https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/finding-deep-roots-presents-genealogy-workshop-11/
May 01 (Hybrid/NC) Genealogy Discussion Group presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library / Matthews Library (Free) https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/66fff358fe8666571688e4c8
May 17 (In-Person /NY) Genealogy Workshop: Newspapers presented by Fenton History Center $ https://fentonhistorycenter.org/mec-events/genealogy-workshop-2025-newspapers/
May 20 (VIRTUAL) Undercover and Unknown- Arnold, Andre and the Spies of the Lower Hudson presented by New York Archives Magazine Online Speaker Series (Free) https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/t589j96
Jun 05 (Hybrid/NC) Genealogy Discussion Group presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library / Matthews Library (Free) https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/66fff358fe8666571688e4c9
Jul 03 (Hybrid/NC) Genealogy Discussion Group presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library / Matthews Library (Free) https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/66fff358fe8666571688e4ca
Jul 26 (In-Person /NY) Genealogy Workshop: Military Research presented by Fenton History Center $ https://fentonhistorycenter.org/mec-events/genealogy-workshop-2025-military-research/
Aug 06-08 (VIRTUAL) Annual Conference of the Foundation for East European Family History Studies (FEEFHS) presented by Foundation for East European Family History Studies (FEEFHS) ($) https://feefhs.org/
Aug 07 (Hybrid/NC) Genealogy Discussion Group presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library / Matthews Library (Free) https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/66fff358fe8666571688e4cb
Sep 04 (Hybrid/NC) Genealogy Discussion Group presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library / Matthews Library (Free) https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/66fff358fe8666571688e4cc
Oct 02 (Hybrid/NC) Genealogy Discussion Group presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library / Matthews Library (Free) https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/66fff358fe8666571688e4cd
Nov 06 (Hybrid/NC) Genealogy Discussion Group presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library / Matthews Library (Free) https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/66fff358fe8666571688e4ce
Nov 15 (In-Person /NY) Genealogy Workshop: Italian Research presented by Fenton History Center $ https://fentonhistorycenter.org/mec-events/genealogy-workshop-2025-italian-research/
Dec 04 (Hybrid/NC) Genealogy Discussion Group presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library / Matthews Library (Free) https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/66fff358fe8666571688e4cf
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