REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Visit the Minnesota Genealogical Society North Star Page for Registration Links! October 4-5, 2019 Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West, Plymouth, MN Mark your calendar for the 12th Annual North Star Genealogy Conference, October 4-5, 2019 at the Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West. Learn from featured speaker John Philip Colletta and 20 other topical […]
If you are attending the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) Conference next week in Washington, DC, here’s a special offer from one of the vendors, Findmypast. From the FMP blog: “Will you be joining us in Washington, D.C. for the FGS Conference 2019? This incredible family history event, organized by the Federation of Genealogical Societies, […]
Two very different presentations are on my calendar over the next ten days. One is online as a webinar and the other is an in-person event. Both are free and open to the public. August 3, 2019, Saturday, WebinarSouthern California Genealogical Society Jamboree FREE webinar. “Railroad Records Research in Today’s World.” 1:00 EDT, Noon CDT, […]
I recently updated my speaking calendar for the balance of 2019. It’s a variety of in-person and online presentations. Today, I am working on the handouts for a couple of August presentations. It’s amazing how quickly things are changing in the world of genealogy. Click here to go directly to the updated list.
I have been a member of the Minnesota Genealogical Society since 1982 and am looking forward to this event with library hours until 11:59 p.m.! Update at 8:15 pm: Capacity has been reached! Saturday, August 10: Potluck & Pedigree — Member Only Social Event 5:00 pm to 11:59 pm . The Minnesota Genealogical Society […]
Yesterday, I taught a class on 20th and 21st century research at the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh and it made me think more about the path we take. Finding living cousins who may share family genealogy information with us is a task most genealogists undertake. At times, we need to hire professional genealogists in […]
I spent many hours the last couple of weeks working on my syllabus material for the July week of the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh. I coordinate and teach in the course Digging Deeper: Records, Tools, and Skills. I’ve made a few changes in this course over the years but it still remains mostly at […]
Please join me this Thursday, June 13, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. for my free presentation that is accompanied by a handout plus time for Q&A. Room 219, free parking, Hudson, Wisconsin main library. “Major Midwestern Archives & Their Records.” Presented by Paula Stuart-Warren. This lecture will highlight some major Midwestern archives and their holdings, […]
At last weekend’s Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree in Burbank, California, the Genealogy Guys Podcast and Vivid-Pix gave MyHeritage Ltd. its highest Unsung Heroes Award for extraordinary service to the genealogy community. Genealogy Guy Drew Smith said in his presentation, “MyHeritage has been involved with numerous pro bono projects over the years. We are here today to […]
The Southern California Genealogical Society’s annual Jamboree has a special separate part that is devoted to DNA! This year Genetic Genealogy 2019 takes place on 31 May in Burbank. If you can’t make to the DNA day in person, you can sit at home and view it. Of course, I’d rather see you in person […]