Top 10 genealogy webinars PLUS the #1 rated — September 2023

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We've tallied the numbers and made a list of the Top 10 most-watched FamilyTreeWebinars.com classes for September 2023! Are your favorite topics or instructors among the list? Need something new to learn? Use the list to get inspired!

Each month thousands of Legacy Family Tree Webinar subscribers head for the library to learn new skills and techniques to help improve their genealogy research. Among the now-2,075 genealogy classes in the members-only library, these were the most watched during the month of September 2023.  They aren't necessarily the newest classes but rather the topics that were sought out by our members.

Have you seen any of these classes? Are these among your favorites too? Some of these classes (and topics) might be new to you! Get inspired to learn more and make your genealogy journey more fun!

The Top 10 for September 2023

1. Using Negative Evidence: The Power of Silence in the Records by Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL

2. Turning Witnesses into Evidence by Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL

3. Y DNA Discover Tool - What News Can Your Haplogroup Reveal? by Roberta Estes

4. Case Study: Finding My 3rd Great Grandfather: How X-DNA Led the Way by Mary Eberle, JD

5. Connecting Generations through Probate and Property by Teri E. Flack, M.A. (Public History), M.B.A.,

6. Life Cycle of a Record: From Clerks and Clerics to You The Digital User by Cyndi Ingle

7. So, You Think You Know All About City Directories? by Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA

8. DNA Matchmaking Made Easy on MyHeritage by Shannon Combs-Bennett

9. Understanding Predicted Relationships at the DNA Testing Sites by Michelle Leonard

10. Following Oral History in search of William Davis but finding Mildred Brand: A Case Study by Dr. Shelley Viola Murphy

The Runner-Ups

11. 10 Places to Search for An Ancestor's Death Date... Without a Death Certificate by Elizabeth Swanay O’Neal

12. Follow the Trail of Records and DNA from Ireland to Oregon (1810-1860) by Karen Stanbary, MA, LCSW, CG®, BCG Trustee

13. What Happened to Uncle Walter? Evidence Analysis and Correlation Uncover a Man's Dual Identities by Sharon Hoyt, CG

14. Finding John Lee by Nicka Smith

15. Explore Your Ancestors' Names in the MyHeritage 'Newspaper Name Index' by James M. Beidler

16. 3-2-1 data backup is great but first you need to find all of your data by Thomas MacEntee

17. Hidden Roots in Your DNA: Adoptee Success & Surprise Discoveries by Richard Hill

18. Genealogy Escape Room: The Case of the Only Name Change at Ellis Island by Thomas MacEntee

19. Problem Solving in the Problem-Riddled Carolina Backcountry by Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL

20. Even More 50 Mostly "Hot off the Press" Net Sites You Want to Check Out by Diane L Richard, MEng & MBA

The 2nd Runner-Ups

21. Setting Sail with Your Seafaring Ancestors by Denise E. Cross, MSLIS, CG

22. 10 Things To Do Before Leaving a Library or Archives by Melissa Barker

23.Hidden Treasure in New England Town Records by Ann G. Lawthers, Sc.D.

24. Diving into the Newly Released 1931 Canada Census by Mike Mansfield

25. Power of place – using MyHeritage to tell the stories of buildings & places by Rhonda Lauritzen

26. How to Catch a Criminal: Finding Records for Your Rogue Relatives Downunder by Kristy Love, PhD

27. Capturing their Stories: Best Practices for Recording Family History Interviews by Colleen Robledo Greene, MLIS

28. Following a Quaker Family: New Jersey to Iowa the Long Way Around by Annette Burke Lyttle

29. A Revolutionary War Case Study: Joseph L. Harper by Craig R. Scott, MA, CG, FUGA

30. Worth More than Gold or Silver - MyHeritage's U.S. Naturalization Records Northern California 1852-1989 Collection by Sharon Monson

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The #1 rated webinar in September 2023

After each live webinar, viewers rate the webinar on a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the highest). This month's #1 rated webinar is:

So, You Think You Know All About City Directories? by Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA

Congrats to Paula!


Register for Tuesday's Down Under webinar: Gold Fever and Finding Miners Down Under by Shauna Hicks

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This presentation examines the lure of gold discoveries in various Australian states in the 19th century. Many people travelled down under to try and make their fortunes but didn’t realise just how hard it was working on Australian gold fields. Mining records and newspapers can be used to trace miners and to understand their way of life.

About the presenter

Shauna Hicks has been tracing her own family history since 1977 and worked in government for over 35 years in Australian libraries and archives in Brisbane, Canberra and Melbourne. Since retiring from full time work, she has written numerous family history guides and is a well known speaker at conferences, seminars and genealogy cruises. She now operates her own part time business at www.shaunahicks.com.au and is the author of the blog, Diary of an Australian Genealogist.

Shauna has tertiary qualifications from Queensland universities including a Master of Arts in Australian Studies, a Graduate Diploma in Library Science and a Diploma in Family Historical Studies from the Society of Australian Genealogists. She is a Fellow of the Queensland Family History Society; a recipient of the Australian Society of Archivists Distinguished Achievement Award and the Australasian Federation of Family History Organisations’ Services to Family History Award.

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New Webinar Short: Excel Tips for DNA Analysis: How to Make a DNA Citation Template by Paul Woodbury, MEd., AG

New Webinar Short: Excel Tips for DNA Analysis: How to Make a DNA Citation Template by Paul Woodbury, MEd., AG

Webinar Shorts are a new bonus feature for members at Legacy Family Tree Webinars that provide you with genealogy classes in 20 minutes or less.  Enjoy this new Webinar Short "Excel Tips for DNA Analysis: How to Make a DNA Citation Template" by Paul Woodbury, MEd., AG.

Webinar Short Description

Learn how to automatically create citations for your DNA matches to help you in organizing your genetic genealogy research efforts.

About the Presenter

Paul WoodburyFrom a young age, Paul Woodbury fell in love with genealogy research. To pursue his passion for this field, he studied genetics and family history at Brigham Young University. To aid in his desire to share his knowledge with others, he has also received a masters degree in instructional design and educational technology from the University of Utah. Paul is an accredited genealogist in the France region through the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists. Paul currently works as a Research Team Manager at Legacy Tree Genealogists where he has helped to solve hundreds of genetic genealogy cases. In addition to genetic genealogy, Paul enjoys French research.

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Even More 50 Mostly “Hot off the Press” Net Sites You Want to Check Out - free replay of today's webinar by Diane L. Richard now available for limited time

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The recording of today's webinar by Diane L. Richard, "Even More 50 Mostly “Hot off the Press” Net Sites You Want to Check Out” is now available to view at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com for free for a limited time.

Webinar Description

Continuation of: (1) Fifty Overlooked Genealogical Resources in Fifty Minutes (2) 50 Mostly “Hot off the Press” Net Sites You Want to Check Out! There are so many off-the-beaten-path websites to help genealogists, regardless of skill level and target location, that we still haven’t explored yet!

View the Recording at FamilyTreeWebinars.com

If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 16 minute recording of "Even More 50 Mostly “Hot off the Press” Net Sites You Want to Check Out" is now available to view in our webinar library for free for a limited time.

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  • 5% off all products at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com (must be logged in at checkout)
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  • Chance for a members-only door prize during each live webinar
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Register for Webinar Wednesday — Even More 50 Mostly “Hot off the Press” Net Sites You Want to Check Out by Diane L. Richard

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Continuation of: (1) Fifty Overlooked Genealogical Resources in Fifty Minutes (2) 50 Mostly “Hot off the Press” Net Sites You Want to Check Out! There are so many off-the-beaten-path websites to help genealogists, regardless of skill level and target location, that we still haven’t explored yet!

About the presenter

Diane L Richard, MEng & MBA, Mosaic Research and Project Management (MosaicRPM), www.mosaicrpm.com, has been doing genealogy research since 1987 and, since 2004, professionally focused on the records of North Carolina and southern states. She regularly contributes to Internet Genealogy. She has authored over 500 articles on genealogy topics. In 2019 she published, Tracing Your Ancestors — African American Research: A Practical Guide via Moorshead Publications. Since 2016 she has been the editor of the North Carolina Genealogical Society (NCGS) journal.

As a speaker, she has delivered webinars and in-person talks about the availability and richness of records documenting southerners, pursuing formerly enslaved ancestors and their descendants, genealogical research tips, techniques, tools and strategies, under-utilized resource collections [online and on-the-ground], and much more. She has appeared on Who Do You Think You Are? (Bryan Cranston episode).

She is co-leader of Tar Heel Discoveries, www.tarheeldiscoveries.com, started in 2018, which offers guided North Carolina genealogical research programs providing participants targeted, focused research assistance leading to new family discoveries. She is a board member of NC Historical Records Online (NCHRO), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing public access to high-quality images of original records and other related information useful to researching North Carolina history and genealogy.

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The webinar will be live on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at:

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We look forward to seeing you all there!


How Do You Tell a Family History Story – Audio

How Do You Tell a Family History Story – Audio

 

We've explored possibilities for telling your family story in the last two blog articles. We've looked at the written word and video. In this article, I want to focus on another way to tell your family story: audio.

How Can You Tell Your Family Story Via Audio?

Most genealogists are familiar with conducting and recording oral interviews. With mobile devices, capturing audio recordings is easy. Most mobile devices have the built-in ability to record audio files, but you can download a recording app and even add an external mic, though it's unnecessary. If you'd rather not use our mobile device, you can use Skype, Zoom, or other programs to record audio from your computer.

How can you conduct an oral interview? It can be as simple as asking a few questions to start a conversation. The Legacy Webinars, Capturing their Stories: Best Practices for Recording Family History Interviews by Colleen Robledo Greene, MLIS and Nicka Smith's The Ultimate Family History Interview can help you with preparing and conducting your interviews.

Audio recordings don't have to be only interviews. You can record yourself talking about memories or stories. Is your family musical? You could record some of the music your family creates. The type and topic of the recording are only limited by your imagination.

Once your audio files are recorded, you can either upload the files to a cloud software program to be available to other family members or edit the files and create your family podcast. Articles online can help you through the steps of creating a podcast, including How to Record Your Own Family History Podcast from Family Tree Magazine.

If you create a family podcast, consider using a blog to add the link, transcription, and any records or images accompanying the episode. That way, your family can listen to the podcast and see any images you are describing or help tell the story.

Other opportunities exist for recording interviews. Programs like Story Corps encourage families to record stories in their studios or with the Story Corps App. The Story Corp website includes "great questions" to ask to get the conversation started.

For those planning a trip to Salt Lake City, The FamilySearch Library (previously known as the Family History Library) has a recording studio where you can record in audio or video. Some FamilySearch Centers also offer a recording studio.

What Story Will You Tell?

Can you utilize audio files for your family history story? Yes! Sometimes, you can use text, video, and audio files to tell the story your family is waiting for. Take some time to consider what family stories you want to tell and how to best do them. I'd love to hear your ideas. Please post them in the comments below.

 

Gena Philibert-Ortega is an author, instructor, and researcher. She blogs at Gena's Genealogy and Food.Family.Ephemera. You can find her presentations on the Legacy Family Tree Webinars website.

 


Genealogy Escape Room: The Case of the Only Name Change at Ellis Island — free replay of today's webinar by Thomas MacEntee now available for limited time

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The recording of today's webinar by Thomas MacEntee, "Genealogy Escape Room: The Case of the Only Name Change at Ellis Island” is now available to view at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com for free for a limited time.

Webinar Description

Imagine you are trapped in an archive and the only way out is to solve a series of genealogy research puzzles. Are you up to the challenge? Are you ready for Genealogy Escape Room™? Based on the popular escape room concept, Genealogy Escape Room™ turns the typical webinar format upside down! Each registrant will receive a Case Review File used to solve a series of online research tasks BEFORE the live webinar takes place. The webinar is the “reveal” where a step-by-step review of each puzzle, task, and clue all the way to the final “key” to open the door. Genealogy methodology concepts will be summarized before announcing who escaped first! The Case of Frank Woodhull: The Only Name Change at Ellis Island. You may have heard in a family story that a family’s surname or even a person’s given name was changed upon arrival in the United States at Ellis Island. This “urban legend” has been discussed and debunked for decades in the genealogy community. Since an immigrant’s name MUST match the ship’s manifesto, most name changes took place AFTER the person was successfully admitted. The change could have been done simply by adopting a new name or by selecting a new name during the citizenship process. But … there is ONE case of a name change of an immigrant at Ellis Island and that person is Frank Woodhull who arrived at New York City on October 4th, 1908. Follow an amazing research journey with twists and turns and you’ll find out how Woodhull lived under an assumed name in the United States for almost 15 years before his fateful return to the US from a holiday in England.

View the Recording at FamilyTreeWebinars.com

If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 4 minute recording of "Genealogy Escape Room: The Case of the Only Name Change at Ellis Island" is now available to view in our webinar library for free for a limited time.

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  • On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 2,063 classes of genealogy education)
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  • 5% off all products at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com (must be logged in at checkout)
  • Access to all future recordings for the duration of their membership
  • Chance for a members-only door prize during each live webinar
  • Access to register for bonus members-only webinars
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  • Use of the playlist, resume watching, and jump-to features

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Register for our upcoming webinars (free)

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Follow the Trail of Records and DNA from Ireland to Oregon (1810-1860) — free replay of today's BCG webinar by Karen Stanbary, MA, LCSW, CG now available for limited time

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The recording of today's webinar by the Board for Certification of Genealogists and Karen Stanbary, MA, LCSW, CG®, "Follow the Trail of Records and DNA from Ireland to Oregon (1810-1860)” is now available to view at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com/BCG for free for a limited time.

Webinar Description

A deep dive into the records narrates a family’s journey. Advanced methodology and DNA reconstruct the forgotten family.

View the Recording at FamilyTreeWebinars.com

If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 14 minute recording of "Follow the Trail of Records and DNA from Ireland to Oregon (1810-1860)" is now available to view in our webinar library for free for a limited time.

Webinar Memberships/Subscriptions

Webinar Members get:

  • On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 2,062 classes of genealogy education)
  • On-demand access to the instructor handouts (now 7,853 pages)
  • On-demand access to the live webinars' chat logs
  • 5% off all products at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com (must be logged in at checkout)
  • Access to all future recordings for the duration of their membership
  • Chance for a members-only door prize during each live webinar
  • Access to register for bonus members-only webinars
  • Ability to view which webinars you are registered for
  • Use of the playlist, resume watching, and jump-to features

Introductory pricing:

  • Annual membership: $49.95/year

Register for our upcoming webinars (free)

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Register for Webinar Wednesday — Genealogy Escape Room: The Case of the Only Name Change at Ellis Island by Thomas MacEntee PLUS the link to your Case Review File

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Imagine you are trapped in an archive and the only way out is to solve a series of genealogy research puzzles. Are you up to the challenge? Are you ready for Genealogy Escape Room™? Based on the popular escape room concept, Genealogy Escape Room™ turns the typical webinar format upside down! Each registrant will receive a Case Review File used to solve a series of online research tasks BEFORE the live webinar takes place. The webinar is the “reveal” where a step-by-step review of each puzzle, task, and clue all the way to the final “key” to open the door. Genealogy methodology concepts will be summarized before announcing who escaped first! The Case of Frank Woodhull: The Only Name Change at Ellis Island. You may have heard in a family story that a family’s surname or even a person’s given name was changed upon arrival in the United States at Ellis Island. This “urban legend” has been discussed and debunked for decades in the genealogy community. Since an immigrant’s name MUST match the ship’s manifesto, most name changes took place AFTER the person was successfully admitted. The change could have been done simply by adopting a new name or by selecting a new name during the citizenship process. But … there is ONE case of a name change of an immigrant at Ellis Island and that person is Frank Woodhull who arrived at New York City on October 4th, 1908. Follow an amazing research journey with twists and turns and you’ll find out how Woodhull lived under an assumed name in the United States for almost 15 years before his fateful return to the US from a holiday in England.

Here’s the link to your Case Review File.

About the presenter

What happens when a “tech guy” with a love for history gets laid off during The Great Recession of 2008? You get Thomas MacEntee, a genealogy professional based in the United States who is also a blogger, educator, author, social media connector, online community builder and more. Thomas has over 42 years of experience researching family history.

Thomas was laid off after a 25-year career in the information technology field, so he started his own genealogy-related business called High Definition Genealogy. Currently Thomas shares many of his articles and videos for free at the popular Genealogy Bargains website!

Thomas describes himself as a lifelong learner with a background in a multitude of topics who has finally figured out what he does best: teach, inspire, instigate, and serve as a curator and go-to-guy for concept nurturing and inspiration. Thomas is a big believer in success, and that we all succeed when we help each other find success.

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Register for Tuesday's BCG webinar — Follow the Trail of Records and DNA from Ireland to Oregon (1810-1860) by Karen Stanbary, MA, LCSW, CG®, BCG Trustee

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A deep dive into the records narrates a family’s journey. Advanced methodology and DNA reconstruct the forgotten family.

About the presenter

Karen Stanbary, MA, LCSW, CG®, BCG Trustee, is an author and national lecturer focusing on topics related to using genetic evidence correlated with documentary evidence to solve genealogical brick walls. A Chicago local, she holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Chicago and has completed advanced graduate study in Social Anthropology at the Colegio de Michoacán, Mexico. Her genealogical practice specializes in Midwestern U.S., Chicago, and Mexican research as well as complex problem-solving, unknown parentage, and DNA analysis. She is a coordinator and faculty member at IGHR, and SLIG. She received the NGSQ Award for Excellence for her complex evidence case study incorporating traditional documentary research and autosomal DNA analysis in the June 2016 issue of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly. She published “Drowning in DNA? The Genealogical Proof Standard Tosses a Lifeline” in Debbie Parker Wayne’s book Advanced Genetic Genealogy: Techniques and Case Studies. Most recently, she published another complex DNA evidence case study in the NGSQ June 2023 issue: “A Charming Scoundrel and a Tragic Victim―Charles Mapes and Maggie McBurney of Rock Island County, Illinois: Biological Parents of Myrtle Eva (Porter) Dewein.” She holds the credential Certified Genealogist from the Board for Certification of Genealogists where she serves as a Trustee and is chair of the DNA Committee.

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The webinar will be live on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at:

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  7. Listen via headset (USB headsets work best), your computer speakers, or by phone. 

We look forward to seeing you all there!


MyHeritage Releases the 1931 Canada Census with a New Index

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Happy day for those with family in Canada in 1931! MyHeritage has announced its publication of the 1931 Canadian census collection, which includes a complete new index created by MyHeritage. This collection, which contains information on 10.4 million individuals living in Canada in 1931, is the latest addition to MyHeritage's vast collection of Canadian historical documents, now encompassing 175 collections with 113.7 million records in total.

The search engine worked its magic and I found my wife's grandmother living in Alberta:

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Search the census here.

Read the entire article here.


Setting Sail with Your Seafaring Ancestors — free replay of today's webinar now available for limited time

The recording of today's webinar by Denise E. Cross, MSLIS, CG, "Setting Sail with Your Seafaring Ancestors” is now available to view at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com for free for a limited time.

Webinar Description

This lecture explores a variety of tools and resources for tracking sea faring ancestors along with examples from research, including: maritime primary sources and collections, vessel types, tracing captains and crews through newspaper reports, following their journeys by plotting ships logs’ latitude and longitude records, and adding context to their lives through historic events affecting mariners. The focus is on nineteenth century records and events.

View the Recording at FamilyTreeWebinars.com

If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 10 minute recording of "Setting Sail with Your Seafaring Ancestors" is now available to view in our webinar library for free for a limited time.

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  • On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 2,056 classes of genealogy education)
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  • 5% off all products at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com (must be logged in at checkout)
  • Access to all future recordings for the duration of their membership
  • Chance for a members-only door prize during each live webinar
  • Access to register for bonus members-only webinars
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Register for Webinar Wednesday — Setting Sail with Your Seafaring Ancestors by Denise E. Cross, MSLIS, CG

2023-09-13-register

This lecture explores a variety of tools and resources for tracking sea faring ancestors along with examples from research, including: maritime primary sources and collections, vessel types, tracing captains and crews through newspaper reports, following their journeys by plotting ships logs’ latitude and longitude records, and adding context to their lives through historic events affecting mariners. The focus is on nineteenth century records and events.

About the presenter

Denise Cross, MSLIS, CG, is a community college librarian who enjoys research, especially digging deep for an elusive answer. Researching her family since the 1990s, she began formalized education in genealogy with the Boston University Certificate Program in Genealogical Research in 2015. The course opened up the world of methodology to extract indirect evidence from records. Her focus is writing and she has published several articles since 2016. She is a winner of the 2020 AGS Scholar Award
and was granted the Certified Genealogist credential the same year.

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Power of place – using MyHeritage to tell the stories of buildings & places — free replay of today's webinar by Rhonda Lauritzen now available

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The recording of today's webinar by Rhonda Lauritzen, "Power of place – using MyHeritage to tell the stories of buildings & places” is now available to view at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com for free.

Webinar Description

This workshop will guide researchers through a series of steps and stops to find the history of buildings and places. Follow some case studies and learn how to find excellent records in MyHeritage, the steps to follow followed, and the ideal interplay between primary and secondary sources. Also, learn pro-tips for writing a compelling narrative. This presentation will inspire attendees with the power that the places of our ancestors have to draw us near and to strengthen a sense of community.

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If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 11 minute recording of "Power of place – using MyHeritage to tell the stories of buildings & places" is now available to view in our webinar library for free.

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Register for Tuesday's MyHeritage Webinar Series webinar — Power of place – using MyHeritage to tell the stories of buildings & places by Rhonda Lauritzen

2023-09-12-register

This workshop will guide researchers through a series of steps and stops to find the history of buildings and places. Follow some case studies and learn how to find excellent records in MyHeritage, the steps to follow followed, and the ideal interplay between primary and secondary sources. Also, learn pro-tips for writing a compelling narrative. This presentation will inspire attendees with the power that the places of our ancestors have to draw us near and to strengthen a sense of community.

About the presenter

Rhonda Lauritzen is a professional biographer with multiple published books. She does client work including building nominations to the National Register of Historic Places and writing client family history stories. She believes that when you tell your story, it changes the ending. This is why her passion is teaching, coaching clients, and presenting at conferences. As an author, she specializes in writing life stories, collecting oral history, and historical storytelling. Before she started this work full-time, she served as a college Vice President and before that was a corporate CEO.

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The webinar will be live on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at:

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  5. Check your GoToWebinar connection here.
  6. Click on the webinar link (found in confirmation and reminder emails) prior to the start of the webinar. Arrive early as the room size is limited to the first 1,000 arrivals that day.
  7. Listen via headset (USB headsets work best), your computer speakers, or by phone. 

We look forward to seeing you all there!