I just finished updating my calendar of speaking engagements for 2016. These presentations will bring me in-person to many parts of the U.S. and to more in the U.S. and worldwide via some webinars. I hope you will join me at one or more of these and, as always, be sure to bring your questions. […]
One of the joys of research is touching the original records of our ancestral families. I have done this and also worked on microfilms of some records many times onsite at the U.S. National Archives locations in Washington, DC, College Park, MD, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Kansas City, MO, Denver, CO, San Francisco, CA, and […]
November 17th is the date! I will be presenting the Native American Genealogy Crash Course for Family Tree University via a webinar that evening. Join me for the presentation and time for Q&A. I will be discussing the best methods to trace your family’s Native American roots, tips and research tricks for learning more about […]
The Illinois State Genealogical Society has issued the 2016 lineup for its popular and free monthly webinar series. It’s a nice variety of speakers and topics for the new year. I am pleased to share that I will be doing the one on October 11, 2016. The title is Midwestern Gems:Back Issues of Genealogical, Historical […]
This week I am doing two presentations. For the first one we all must get dressed, drive to the venue, and be ready to network. For the second one, no one will know what any of us is wearing or where you are sitting. Tuesday, 19 May 2015, 7:00 CDT Stearns History Museum, St. […]
Thank you to those of you who were able to join me for tonight’s Minnesota Genealogical Society webinar on Midwestern and Plains State Level Censuses. In the next couple of days, it will be archived on the MGS website along with the handout. Not a member of MGS? Join for just $35 a year and […]
Tonight I am creating some new lecture handouts and I also updated the Speaking Calendar page on this website. I try to make sure it is updated and includes a live link to the organization that has hired me to present at their event. Some are webinars and others are in-person presentations. I love the […]
It’s tonight! A free webinar on railroad records to kick off the great month of October that is both American Archives Month and Family History Month. This free webinar is available to anyone. Join us on your computer, tablet, or other device. It is sponsored by the Minnesota Genealogical Society. The topic is railroad records […]
On Wednesday, October 1, I will be presenting a free webinar for the Minnesota Genealogical Society. The topic is railroad records and how to find them. It’s been about 20 years that I have been researching and lecturing on this favorite topic. Wednesday, October 1 Railroad Records and Railroad History: Methods for Tracking (Webinars) 7:00 pm […]
The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) has announced three upcoming free webinars for those involved in genealogical and historical societies. George G. Morgan, President of Aha! Seminars, Inc. and VP of Membership for FGS, will present a three-part webinar series on genealogy society membership and communication. Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 8:00-9:00 pm EDTThe Shape of […]