Online events for genealogical research that SGES believes may be of interest, listed as a public service only.
These events are not sponsored by SGES, nor do they have any affiliation with SGES unless otherwise noted.
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Events are listed in date order.
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How To Attend These Events
How To Attend These Events
How To Attend These Events
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Access to all events will be through GoToWebinar. Instructions and Connectivity Link will be forwarded via email to all registrants upon registration, six days prior and again 1 hour prior to the event. Making the connection is quick and easy only requiring a computer and Internet connectivity from w
All events are listed in Central time.
Access to all events will be through GoToWebinar. Instructions and Connectivity Link will be forwarded via email to all registrants upon registration, six days prior and again 1 hour prior to the event. Making the connection is quick and easy only requiring a computer and Internet connectivity from wherever you chose to watch the event. Your questions help drive the meetings, and we will be there to help each other.
Everything old is new again. We're talking about age-old diseases that tormented the citizens of Memphis in the 19th century.
Cholera, diphtheria, St. Anthony's fire, dysentery, yellow fever, smallpox, tuberculosis. We're talking about age-old diseases that tormented the citizens of Memphis in the 19th century. We'll discuss palliative care, like leeches, herbs, and other means by which early Memphis settlers cared for themselves.
Kim Bearden was born in the Baptist Hospital on Union Avenue and grew up in Southaven, MS. She graduated from the University of Memphis in 1998 and began working at Elmwood Cemetery the same year as a secretary. She met her husband, Memphis filmmaker Willy Bearden, through the cemetery, where she has been on staff 25 years now. They have been married for 6 years and have 5 children between them.
Join our popular discussion group and learn what is trending in Genealogy. John Ware will examine the latest websites, software programs, technologies and tools.
William Penn and his heirs kept detailed records of their early land transactions. The process consisted of 5 steps: application, warrant, survey, return, and ends when the buyer receives a patent to his land. In the interim, th
William Penn and his heirs kept detailed records of their early land transactions. The process consisted of 5 steps: application, warrant, survey, return, and ends when the buyer receives a patent to his land. In the interim, the settler paid taxes on the land, but finalizing the purchase could take 40 years or longer. Indexes to these invaluable records are available online but are challenging to locate and work with as they are not computer-searchable. Once critical pieces of information are located, detailed records of the transactions can be ordered from the Pennsylvania State Archives.
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Ink & Ancestors: A Journalist's Perspective on Using Newspapers in Family Research
Most of us have the experience of searching for family information in newspapers, but how accurate are the results you find? Where does this information come from
Ink & Ancestors: A Journalist's Perspective on Using Newspapers in Family Research
Most of us have the experience of searching for family information in newspapers, but how accurate are the results you find? Where does this information come from and is it reliable enough for me to include in my family tree? In this presentation, you'll not only learn how to best leverage newspapers in your research, but you'll also get some behind-the-scenes information about how news content is gathered and prepared for publication from a second-generation journalist, former journalism instructor, and family historian with over 30 years of experience working in newspapers - including a stint writing obituaries. Equipped with this knowledge, participants will be better positioned to research newspapers more efficiently and critically evaluate the information they uncover.
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Digging Deeper into New York Records on FamilySearch
FamilySearch has millions of records. Putting a name in the search form only gets you a percentage of their indexed records. Beyond that, they have unindexed collections and other digit
Digging Deeper into New York Records on FamilySearch
FamilySearch has millions of records. Putting a name in the search form only gets you a percentage of their indexed records. Beyond that, they have unindexed collections and other digital materials that will never show up in a general search. Learn how to dig deeply into FamilySearch's New York record collections and come up with amazing finds.
Join us for four workshops this year in our GoToMeeting platform as we meet together, face-to-face, and discuss, share, and critique each other’s family history writing. Whether you choose journals, b
Join us for four workshops this year in our GoToMeeting platform as we meet together, face-to-face, and discuss, share, and critique each other’s family history writing. Whether you choose journals, blogs, newsletters, books, or some other form of writing, we can all use the input of others. These sessions will be led by a facilitator, who will not directly teach, but who will guide the discussions, ensuring the involvement of everyone. Bring your pen, pencil, computer or whatever you use to write, and join the sessions with ideas to share with others as well!
These sessions are currently scheduled for one Wednesday morning every three months at 10:00 a.m. (CST) and will last approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours each session. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH DATE SEPARATELY!
Session 3-Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Session 4-Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
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Navigating Maritime History: A Comprehensive Webinar
Dive into the world of maritime history with renowned expert Peter McCracken, co-founder of ShipIndex.org, in an exciting, informative webinar hosted by the Tennessee Genealogical Societ
Navigating Maritime History: A Comprehensive Webinar
Dive into the world of maritime history with renowned expert Peter McCracken, co-founder of ShipIndex.org, in an exciting, informative webinar hosted by the Tennessee Genealogical Society. This one-hour session, tailored to both amateur and seasoned researchers alike, will navigate you through the vast ocean of maritime historical research. Peter will guide you through the process of uncovering historical ship records, maritime voyages, and personal narratives, and how these can add depth and richness to your genealogical studies. Using the extensive resources of ShipIndex.org as a primary focus, he’ll demonstrate how to leverage its unique citation database to locate and learn about specific vessels, their voyages, and the people they carried.
But the journey won’t stop there. Peter will also explore other tools and techniques to further your maritime research, casting a wide net to ensure no stone is left unturned in your search for seafaring ancestors and maritime connections. Finally, the session will conclude with a Q&A, providing an opportunity for you to ask Peter your most pressing maritime history and research questions.
Join our popular discussion group and learn what is trending in Genealogy. John Ware will examine the latest websites, software programs, technologies and tools.
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