Top Newspaper Sites That You MUST RESEARCH!
2026-03-14 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
In the world of genealogy, newspapers are often overlooked yet incredibly powerful tools for uncovering personal stories, tracing ancestral movements, and discovering historical context. In the webinar explore both free and subscription-based newspaper databases. This session is a must for anyone seeking to go beyond vital records and uncover the everyday lives of their ancestors.

Organizing Your Research Trip
2026-04-11 13:00 - 15:00
A research trip, no matter whether it’s to the local library or traveling to a place where your ancestors lived, requires advance planning. Setting your goals, defining where you will go, and organizing yourself are keys to your research success. This practical session offers a comprehensive roadmap for making the most of limited research time on the ground, particularly when accessing archives, libraries, or family collections. Whether you’re traveling across town or across the globe, the strategies shared here are essential for genealogists looking to maximize results while avoiding common pitfalls.

The Best Uses of AI for Genealogists
2026-05-09 13:00 - 15:00
Learn how to use artificial intelligence to help find important family information, understand old documents, and craft compelling family stories to support your family history research.

Sources for Seeking Scoundrels
2026-06-13 13:00 - 15:00
Pulling back the curtain on lesser-used historical sources can reveal fascinating, sometimes scandalous, details about ancestors who lived outside the lines. We will look at seven types of records family historians rarely use: police records, criminal court records, jail records, coroner’s records, church disciplinary records, divorce records and juvenile reformatory records. Whether your ancestors were lawbreakers or law enforcers, these records can dramatically enrich your family history with depth, context, and vivid storytelling.

Demystifying Haplogroups
2026-07-11 13:00 - 15:00
Come to an introduction about haplogroups, explaining what they are, how they are inherited, and what they reveal about ancient ancestry and human migration patterns. The session aims to demystify the complex terminology and provide practical insights into how haplogroups can be used in genetic genealogy and guide participants to find their own haplogroup.

Record As You Go, Cite As You Go, & File As You Go
2026-08-08 13:00 - 15:00
Genealogists tend to get very excited about new records and sources they come across in their research. So much so that they grab a quick copy, download it to default folders, and move on to the next item without thoroughly exploring the source first. All too often we don’t take the time to evaluate the source, to write the citation(s) for the source, or to file it in the correct spot. We have to slow down and take the time to think, to file, and to create notes about the source that make it easy to find that source again if needed. Doing this keeps our research more organized, but also keeps our research brain tidy as well. We are much more productive when we can easily put our hands on what we’ve found in the past. We will explore different options for accomplishing all of these important steps.

Scottish Genealogy – Are we a Clan or a Family?
2026-09-12 13:00 - 15:00
We will hear a discussion of the myths and assumptions perpetuated through the decades concerning Scotland had its history. This presentation is absolutely essential to renew a journey of re-examining much of what has been family “lore” of our Scottish beginnings. References and hints/tips will help us get closer to the facts, and to displace assumptions/errors made by so many so-called “experts in the past.

Who Hid the Body? Finding Your Ancestor’s Place of Burial
2026-10-10 13:00 - 15:00
It’s not over ’til the fat lady sings? Nope. It’s not over until you find where the big girl was buried. This session offers examples of records that can lead genealogists to an ancestor’s elusive final resting place. Come learn and share how YOU found your elusive relatives!

No Meeting in November
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No Meeting in December
2026-12-12
