The recording of tonight's webinar by the Board for Certification of Genealogists, "The Genealogy in Government Documents" by Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA is now available to view at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com/BCG for free for a limited time.

Webinar Description

An often under used resource, evidence of kinship abounds in publication such as the Serial Set, American State Papers, and the Territorial Papers. We explore these publications and discover efficient ways to access them.

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 29 minute recording of "The Genealogy in Government Documents" is now available to view in our webinar library for free for a limited time. Or watch it at your convenience with an annual or monthly webinar membership. 

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Webinar Members get:

• On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 502 classes, 701 hours 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
• Ability to view which webinars you are registered for
• Use of the playlist, resume watching, and jump-to features

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• Monthly membership: $9.95/month

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Register for our upcoming webinars (free)

• Neighborhood Reconstruction: Effective Use of Land Records by Mary Hill, AG. April 19.
• Finding and Using Land Ownership Maps by Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA. April 26.
• Researching Criminal Records by Ron Arons. April 28.
• Take Me Back to Where I Belong: Transportation Records of the Freedmen’s Bureau by Angela Walton-Raji. May 3.
• Beginning Danish Research by Charles Fritz Juengling, AG. May 10.
• New York City and State Governmental Vital Records by Jane Wilcox. May 12.
• MAXY DNA: Correlating mt-at-X-Y DNA with the GPS by Debbie Parker Wayne, CG, CGL. May 16.
• Remember Me: Lifestreaming and the Modern Genealogist by Thomas MacEntee. May 17.
• WikiTree: Free for All without a Free-for-All by Eowyn Langholf. May 24.
• The Great War: Researching Your World War I Ancestors by Michael L. Strauss, AG. May 31.
• Researching Your Minnesota Ancestors by Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA. June 7.
• How Harry Potter Can Teach You About DNA by Blaine Bettinger. June 14.
• What Now? Your Next Steps with Autosomal DNA Testing by Diahan Southard. June 16.
• Beating the Bushes: Using the GPS to Find Jacob Bush's Father by Elissa Scalise Powell, CG, CGL. June 20.
• Virtual Family Reunions: Super Easy, Super Fun by Pat Richley and Russ Worthington. June 21.
• Canada's Top 10 by Kathryn Lake Hogan. June 28.
• Censational Census Strategies by Mary Kircher Roddy. July 5.
• Google Books: the tool you should use every day! by Lisa Louise Cooke. July 12.
• Tips for Snapping Pics: How to Take Perfect Family Photographs by Jared Hodges. July 14.
• Analyzing Documents Sparks Ideas for Further Research by Angela Packer McGhie, CG. July 18.
• The Firelands, The Connecticut Western Reserve, and the Ohio Territory by Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, AG. July 19.
• Family History Adhesive: The Science of Why History Binds Families and the Simple Tech of How to Do It by Janet Hovorka. July 26.
• Tracing Your West Country Ancestors by Kirsty Gray. August 2.
• A Taxing Matter: Using Tax Lists in Genealogy by Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL. August 9.
• Using Pictures with Legacy Family Tree by Geoff Rasmussen. August 11.
• Analyzing Probate Records of Slaveholders to Identify Enslaved Ancestors by LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson, JD, LLM, CG. August 15.
• Finding Your Ancestors in German Directories by Ursula C. Krause. August 16.
• How to do Mexican Research and Be Successful by Jonathan Walker. August 23.
• Getting Started with Evidentia by Edward A. Thompson. August 30.
• Top Tech Tips for the Technologist and the Genealogist by Geoff Rasmussen. September 6.
• Finding Isaac Rogers by Nicka Smith. September 13.
• The ABCs and 123s of Researching Your Ancestor's School Records by Melissa Barker. September 15.
• When Does Newfound Evidence Overturn a Proved Conclusion? by Tom Jones, Ph.D, CG, CGL. September 19.
• WolframAlpha for Genealogists by Thomas MacEntee. September 20.
• Quick Guide to Texas Research by Deena Coutant. September 27.
• No Easy Button: Using “Immersion Genealogy” to Understand Your Ancestors by Lisa Alzo. October 4.
• Southern States Migration Patterns by Mary Hill, AG. October 11.
• Is Your Society Growing? Social Media may be your saving grace by Pat Richley. October 13.
• Databases, Search Engines, and the Genealogical Proof Standard by David Ouimette, CG. October 17.
• The WPA: Sources for Your Genealogy by Gena Philibert-Ortega. October 18.
• Midwestern & Plains States Level Census Records by Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA. October 25.
• Is this the End? Taking Your German Brick Walls Down Piece by Piece by Luana Darby and Ursula C. Krause. November 1.
• New York City Genealogical Research: Navigating Through The Five Boroughs by Michael L. Strauss, AG. November 8.
• Using Non-Population Schedules for Context and Evidence by Jill Morelli. November 10.
• British and Irish research: the differences by Brian Donovan. November 15.
• Research in Federal Records: Some Assembly Required by Malissa Ruffner, JD, CG. November 21.
• Understanding Alabama by Rorey Cathcart. November 29.
• Finding Your Roots in Catholic Records by Lisa Toth Salinas. December 6.
• I Thought He Was My Ancestor: Avoiding the Six Biggest Genealogy Mistakes by James M. Baker, PhD, CG. December 13.
• Finding Your Nordic Parish of Birth by Jill Morelli. December 15.
• The Law and the Reasonably Exhaustive (Re)Search by Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL. December 19.
• Palmetto Pride - South Carolina for Genealogist by Rorey Cathcart. December 20.
• Problems and Pitfalls of a Reasonably Shallow Search by Elissa Scalise Powell, CG, CGL. December 27.

Print the 2017 webinar brochure here.

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Join us and Mary Hill, AG for the live webinar Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 2pm Eastern U.S. Register today to reserve your virtual seat. Registration is free but space is limited to the first 1,000 people to join that day. Before joining, please visit www.java.com to ensure you have the latest version of Java which our webinar software requires. When you join, if you receive a message that the webinar is full, you know we've reached the 1,000 limit, so we invite you to view the recording which should be published to the webinar archives within an hour or two of the event's conclusion. 

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About the presenter

Mary E.V. Hill, MLS, AG® (Mid-Atlantic States); worked as reference librarian at BYU from 1989-1992, as genealogy instructor at BYU from 1992-1995, as Family History Library US/Canada Reference consultant from 1995-2006. She served on the UGA Board of Directors from 2006-2008 and as an LDS missionary at the Family History Library from 2006-2008. She is the author of Saga of a Southern Loyalist: William Riddle of Virginia and North Carolina, and Angel Children. She is a lecturer with emphasis on U.S. research methods and genealogical organization. Mary is a mother and grandmother.

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We look forward to seeing you all there!

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Clearly there was one particular theme that was of interest to many of the participants this weekend. DNA took the day!

An often under used resource, evidence of kinship abounds in publication such as the Serial Set, American State Papers, and the Territorial Papers. We explore these publications and discover efficient ways to access them.

This webinar is hosted and sponsored by the Board for Certification of Genealogists.

Join us, The Board for Certification of Genealogists and Rick Sayre for the live webinar Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 8pm Eastern U.S. Register today to reserve your virtual seat. Registration is free but space is limited to the first 1,000 people to join that day. Before joining, please visit www.java.com to ensure you have the latest version of Java which our webinar software requires. When you join, if you receive a message that the webinar is full, you know we've reached the 1,000 limit, so we invite you to view the recording which should be published to the webinar archives within an hour or two of the event's conclusion. 

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Or register for multiple webinars at once by clicking here.

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About the presenter

Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA, is a long-time researcher and instructor in genealogical topics. Rick is also a retired colonel having served 31 years in the U.S. Army. He coordinates the Using Maps in Genealogy course at the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research, and instructs in the Advanced Methodology, Techniques and Technology, and Advanced Military courses. Rick and his wife Pam coordinate the advanced land course and Researching in Washington, DC, without Leaving Home offered by the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) and the advanced land course at Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP). Rick co-coordinates with Judy Russell, JD, CG, CGL, the Law School for Genealogists at GRIP and the FHL Law Library course at SLIG. He also lectures at national conferences and presents nationwide seminars. His areas of expertise encompass records of the National Archives, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Daughters of the American Revolution, including military records, land records, using maps in genealogy, urban research, and government documents. Rick is experienced in the localities of western Pennsylvania and Ohio. Rick is also a trustee of the Board for Certification of Genealogists.

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• 7pm Central
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1. Register at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com today. It's free!
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4. Calculate your time zone by clicking here.
5. Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed on your computer. Check at www.java.com.
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8. Listen via headset (USB headsets work best), your computer speakers, or by phone.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

The recording of today's webinar, our 500th, "Complete Photo Restoration in 4 Easy Steps" by Eric Basir is now available to view at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com for free for a limited time.

Webinar Description

Learn how to scan, restore and print a photo like the pros from beginning to end in four basic steps. Audience members are encouraged to send photos from which Eric will choose one to use during this demonstration. Includes scanning and restoration.

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 29 minute recording of "Complete Photo Restoration in 4 Easy Steps" is now available to view in our webinar library for free for a limited time. Or watch it at your convenience with an annual or monthly webinar membership. 

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Webinar Memberships/Subscriptions

Webinar Members get:

• On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 500 classes, 699 hours of genealogy education)
• On-demand access to the instructor handouts (now 2,320 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
• Monthly membership: $9.95/month

Click here to subscribe.

Register for our upcoming webinars (free)

• The Genealogy in Government Documents by Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA. April 18.
• Neighborhood Reconstruction: Effective Use of Land Records by Mary Hill, AG. April 19.
• Finding and Using Land Ownership Maps by Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA. April 26.
• Researching Criminal Records by Ron Arons. April 28.
• Take Me Back to Where I Belong: Transportation Records of the Freedmen’s Bureau by Angela Walton-Raji. May 3.
• Beginning Danish Research by Charles Fritz Juengling, AG. May 10.
• New York City and State Governmental Vital Records by Jane Wilcox. May 12.
• MAXY DNA: Correlating mt-at-X-Y DNA with the GPS by Debbie Parker Wayne, CG, CGL. May 16.
• Remember Me: Lifestreaming and the Modern Genealogist by Thomas MacEntee. May 17.
• WikiTree: Free for All without a Free-for-All by Eowyn Langholf. May 24.
• The Great War: Researching Your World War I Ancestors by Michael L. Strauss, AG. May 31.
• Researching Your Minnesota Ancestors by Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA. June 7.
• How Harry Potter Can Teach You About DNA by Blaine Bettinger. June 14.
• What Now? Your Next Steps with Autosomal DNA Testing by Diahan Southard. June 16.
• Beating the Bushes: Using the GPS to Find Jacob Bush's Father by Elissa Scalise Powell, CG, CGL. June 20.
• Virtual Family Reunions: Super Easy, Super Fun by Pat Richley and Russ Worthington. June 21.
• Canada's Top 10 by Kathryn Lake Hogan. June 28.
• Censational Census Strategies by Mary Kircher Roddy. July 5.
• Google Books: the tool you should use every day! by Lisa Louise Cooke. July 12.
• Tips for Snapping Pics: How to Take Perfect Family Photographs by Jared Hodges. July 14.
• Analyzing Documents Sparks Ideas for Further Research by Angela Packer McGhie, CG. July 18.
• The Firelands, The Connecticut Western Reserve, and the Ohio Territory by Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, AG. July 19.
• Family History Adhesive: The Science of Why History Binds Families and the Simple Tech of How to Do It by Janet Hovorka. July 26.
• Tracing Your West Country Ancestors by Kirsty Gray. August 2.
• A Taxing Matter: Using Tax Lists in Genealogy by Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL. August 9.
• Using Pictures with Legacy Family Tree by Geoff Rasmussen. August 11.
• Analyzing Probate Records of Slaveholders to Identify Enslaved Ancestors by LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson, JD, LLM, CG. August 15.
• Finding Your Ancestors in German Directories by Ursula C. Krause. August 16.
• How to do Mexican Research and Be Successful by Jonathan Walker. August 23.
• Getting Started with Evidentia by Edward A. Thompson. August 30.
• Top Tech Tips for the Technologist and the Genealogist by Geoff Rasmussen. September 6.
• Finding Isaac Rogers by Nicka Smith. September 13.
• The ABCs and 123s of Researching Your Ancestor's School Records by Melissa Barker. September 15.
• When Does Newfound Evidence Overturn a Proved Conclusion? by Tom Jones, Ph.D, CG, CGL. September 19.
• WolframAlpha for Genealogists by Thomas MacEntee. September 20.
• Quick Guide to Texas Research by Deena Coutant. September 27.
• No Easy Button: Using “Immersion Genealogy” to Understand Your Ancestors by Lisa Alzo. October 4.
• Southern States Migration Patterns by Mary Hill, AG. October 11.
• Is Your Society Growing? Social Media may be your saving grace by Pat Richley. October 13.
• Databases, Search Engines, and the Genealogical Proof Standard by David Ouimette, CG. October 17.
• The WPA: Sources for Your Genealogy by Gena Philibert-Ortega. October 18.
• Midwestern & Plains States Level Census Records by Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA. October 25.
• Is this the End? Taking Your German Brick Walls Down Piece by Piece by Luana Darby and Ursula C. Krause. November 1.
• New York City Genealogical Research: Navigating Through The Five Boroughs by Michael L. Strauss, AG. November 8.
• Using Non-Population Schedules for Context and Evidence by Jill Morelli. November 10.
• British and Irish research: the differences by Brian Donovan. November 15.
• Research in Federal Records: Some Assembly Required by Malissa Ruffner, JD, CG. November 21.
• Understanding Alabama by Rorey Cathcart. November 29.
• Finding Your Roots in Catholic Records by Lisa Toth Salinas. December 6.
• I Thought He Was My Ancestor: Avoiding the Six Biggest Genealogy Mistakes by James M. Baker, PhD, CG. December 13.
• Finding Your Nordic Parish of Birth by Jill Morelli. December 15.
• The Law and the Reasonably Exhaustive (Re)Search by Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL. December 19.
• Palmetto Pride - South Carolina for Genealogist by Rorey Cathcart. December 20.
• Problems and Pitfalls of a Reasonably Shallow Search by Elissa Scalise Powell, CG, CGL. December 27.

Print the 2017 webinar brochure here.

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In celebration of the release of its 500^th webinar, Legacy Family Tree Webinars is making every class in its library FREE for everyone!

Visit Legacy Family Tree Webinars to view the selection of classes ranging from genealogical methodology to geographic location to technology and ethnicities. There is something for everyone!

The classes are free from Friday, April 14, 2017 through Sunday, April 16, 2017.

For ideas on what to watch read "How to Choose from 500 Free Classes."

Life is short, do genealogy first!

This weekend Legacy Family Tree Webinars is opening its whole library of genealogy educational video classes to everyone for FREE in celebration of the release of its 500th webinar class. These classes are available directly from your computer.

With 500 free classes it can be overwhelming to decide what to watch in one weekend. Here are some suggestions to help you get started:

Have you done a DNA test but are confused about your DNA results? Blaine Bettinger’s 5-part course “Foundations of DNA” was created exactly for you! The course starts at the very beginning and builds your knowledge progressively.

More than a DNA beginner? Check out Legacy’s other 21 DNA courses by experts such as Diahan Southard.

Do you have Irish Ancestry? You won’t find anything better than John Grenham’s 12-part course “Foundations of Irish Genealogy.”

Are you on track to become a Certified Genealogist (CG) or need more advanced classes? Try the 23 classes available from the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG) including one from Elizabeth Shown Mills!

Are you an aspiring genealogical writer? Try Lisa Alzo’s course on Scrivener, a powerful writing tool for helping turn your ideas into reality.

Maybe you’re a fan of the Legal Genealogist  Judy Russel. Judy has  16 classes in the Legacy library.

Thomas MacEntee, a perennial favorite at Legacy, has over 40 classes in the library including his series on Microsoft Word.

And Lisa Louise Cooke has nine classes ranging from Google Earth to Evernote and much more!

A consistent favorite is Geoff Rasmussen’s Watch Geoff Live series where he teaches you not only how to research specific topics like cemetery research but also shows you how to enter them into the Legacy Family Tree Software.

There are also lots of classes on countries, states and varies ethnicities. Use the search feature at Legacy Family Tree Webinars to find exactly what interests you!

The classes will be free to everyone from Friday, April 14 through Sunday, April 16, 2017.

Have fun learning!

The recording of today's webinar, "Your Whiteboard in the Cloud: Trello for Genealogists" by Lisa Alzo is now available to view at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com for free for a limited time.

Webinar Description

Learn how Trello—a free project management tool—can help you streamline your genealogy projects, tackle your "to-do" lists, and improve your workflow.

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 29 minute recording of "Your Whiteboard in the Cloud: Trello for Genealogists" is now available to view in our webinar library for free for a limited time. Or watch it at your convenience with an annual or monthly webinar membership. 

Webinar Memberships/Subscriptions

Webinar Members get:

• On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 493 classes, 683 hours of genealogy education)
• On-demand access to the instructor handouts (now 2,261 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
• Monthly membership: $9.95/month

Click here to subscribe.

Register for our upcoming webinars (free)

• Complete Photo Restoration in 4 Easy Steps by Eric Basir. April 14.
• The Genealogy in Government Documents by Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA. April 18.
• Neighborhood Reconstruction: Effective Use of Land Records by Mary Hill, AG. April 19.
• Finding and Using Land Ownership Maps by Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA. April 26.
• Researching Criminal Records by Ron Arons. April 28.
• Take Me Back to Where I Belong: Transportation Records of the Freedmen’s Bureau by Angela Walton-Raji. May 3.
• Beginning Danish Research by Charles Fritz Juengling, AG. May 10.
• New York City and State Governmental Vital Records by Jane Wilcox. May 12.
• MAXY DNA: Correlating mt-at-X-Y DNA with the GPS by Debbie Parker Wayne, CG, CGL. May 16.
• Remember Me: Lifestreaming and the Modern Genealogist by Thomas MacEntee. May 17.
• WikiTree: Free for All without a Free-for-All by Eowyn Langholf. May 24.
• The Great War: Researching Your World War I Ancestors by Michael L. Strauss, AG. May 31.
• Researching Your Minnesota Ancestors by Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA. June 7.
• How Harry Potter Can Teach You About DNA by Blaine Bettinger. June 14.
• What Now? Your Next Steps with Autosomal DNA Testing by Diahan Southard. June 16.
• Beating the Bushes: Using the GPS to Find Jacob Bush's Father by Elissa Scalise Powell, CG, CGL. June 20.
• Virtual Family Reunions: Super Easy, Super Fun by Pat Richley and Russ Worthington. June 21.
• Canada's Top 10 by Kathryn Lake Hogan. June 28.
• Censational Census Strategies by Mary Kircher Roddy. July 5.
• Google Books: the tool you should use every day! by Lisa Louise Cooke. July 12.
• Tips for Snapping Pics: How to Take Perfect Family Photographs by Jared Hodges. July 14.
• Analyzing Documents Sparks Ideas for Further Research by Angela Packer McGhie, CG. July 18.
• The Firelands, The Connecticut Western Reserve, and the Ohio Territory by Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, AG. July 19.
• Family History Adhesive: The Science of Why History Binds Families and the Simple Tech of How to Do It by Janet Hovorka. July 26.
• Tracing Your West Country Ancestors by Kirsty Gray. August 2.
• A Taxing Matter: Using Tax Lists in Genealogy by Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL. August 9.
• Using Pictures with Legacy Family Tree by Geoff Rasmussen. August 11.
• Analyzing Probate Records of Slaveholders to Identify Enslaved Ancestors by LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson, JD, LLM, CG. August 15.
• Finding Your Ancestors in German Directories by Ursula C. Krause. August 16.
• How to do Mexican Research and Be Successful by Jonathan Walker. August 23.
• Getting Started with Evidentia by Edward A. Thompson. August 30.
• Top Tech Tips for the Technologist and the Genealogist by Geoff Rasmussen. September 6.
• Finding Isaac Rogers by Nicka Smith. September 13.
• The ABCs and 123s of Researching Your Ancestor's School Records by Melissa Barker. September 15.
• When Does Newfound Evidence Overturn a Proved Conclusion? by Tom Jones, Ph.D, CG, CGL. September 19.
• WolframAlpha for Genealogists by Thomas MacEntee. September 20.
• Quick Guide to Texas Research by Deena Coutant. September 27.
• No Easy Button: Using “Immersion Genealogy” to Understand Your Ancestors by Lisa Alzo. October 4.
• Southern States Migration Patterns by Mary Hill, AG. October 11.
• Is Your Society Growing? Social Media may be your saving grace by Pat Richley. October 13.
• Databases, Search Engines, and the Genealogical Proof Standard by David Ouimette, CG. October 17.
• The WPA: Sources for Your Genealogy by Gena Philibert-Ortega. October 18.
• Midwestern & Plains States Level Census Records by Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA. October 25.
• Is this the End? Taking Your German Brick Walls Down Piece by Piece by Luana Darby and Ursula C. Krause. November 1.
• New York City Genealogical Research: Navigating Through The Five Boroughs by Michael L. Strauss, AG. November 8.
• Using Non-Population Schedules for Context and Evidence by Jill Morelli. November 10.
• British and Irish research: the differences by Brian Donovan. November 15.
• Research in Federal Records: Some Assembly Required by Malissa Ruffner, JD, CG. November 21.
• Understanding Alabama by Rorey Cathcart. November 29.
• Finding Your Roots in Catholic Records by Lisa Toth Salinas. December 6.
• I Thought He Was My Ancestor: Avoiding the Six Biggest Genealogy Mistakes by James M. Baker, PhD, CG. December 13.
• Finding Your Nordic Parish of Birth by Jill Morelli. December 15.
• The Law and the Reasonably Exhaustive (Re)Search by Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL. December 19.
• Palmetto Pride - South Carolina for Genealogist by Rorey Cathcart. December 20.
• Problems and Pitfalls of a Reasonably Shallow Search by Elissa Scalise Powell, CG, CGL. December 27.

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Learn how to scan, restore and print a photo like the pros from beginning to end in four basic steps. Audience members are encouraged to send photos from which Eric will choose one to use during this demonstration. Includes scanning and restoration.

Join us and Eric Basir for the live webinar Friday, April 14, 2017 at 2pm Eastern U.S. Register today to reserve your virtual seat. Registration is free but space is limited to the first 1,000 people to join that day. Before joining, please visit www.java.com to ensure you have the latest version of Java which our webinar software requires. When you join, if you receive a message that the webinar is full, you know we've reached the 1,000 limit, so we invite you to view the recording which should be published to the webinar archives within an hour or two of the event's conclusion. 

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About the presenter

Eric Basir owns a photo-retouching studio in Evanston, IL. Since 2001, he has served the genealogical community as a teacher and author of two books and the Photo Retouching and Restoration Foundations video course.

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