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.
Some events may have a fee, so be sure to check!
Events are listed in date order.
Some events are listed in Central time (CST)
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
Some events are listed in Central time (CST)
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.
Take your family history skills to the next level
RootsTech 2025, hosted by FamilySearch, is the premier event for genealogy and family history aficionados.
Date: March 6–8, 2025
Where: Salt Lake City, Utah
Take advantage of Black Friday savings and register for the in-person event for only $99 by December 2, when
Take your family history skills to the next level
RootsTech 2025, hosted by FamilySearch, is the premier event for genealogy and family history aficionados.
Date: March 6–8, 2025
Where: Salt Lake City, Utah
Take advantage of Black Friday savings and register for the in-person event for only $99 by December 2, when the price returns to $129. Or choose the online option and attend for free.
RootsTech 2025 schedule is live
The three-day family history celebration is packed with:
Use the scheduling tool to create your personalized RootsTech experience. Then sit back, relax, and get ready for an unforgettable event.
Event Education-GEN 101-Firmly Planted: Finding Ancestors in Land Records by Chuck Sherrill
When: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
10:00 AM, CDT
Where: Virtual via GoToWebinar
Deeds and land grants help us learn about our ancestors and their migration. And even if your ancestors didn’t own lands, there may be information abo
Event Education-GEN 101-Firmly Planted: Finding Ancestors in Land Records by Chuck Sherrill
When: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
10:00 AM, CDT
Where: Virtual via GoToWebinar
Deeds and land grants help us learn about our ancestors and their migration. And even if your ancestors didn’t own lands, there may be information about them in land records. In this class we will talk about finding and using deeds as well as state and federal land grants. We will carefully analyze a deed to learn how to pull out the important details. Finally, we’ll discuss locating the land on a current map, and perhaps standing on the site of your ancestor’s home
Deeds and land grants help us learn about our ancestors and their migration. And even if your ancestors didn’t own lands, there may be information about them in land records. In this class we will talk about finding and using deeds as well as state and federal land grants. We will carefully analyze a deed to learn how to pull out the important details. Finally, we’ll discuss locating the land on a current map, and perhaps standing on the site of your ancestor’s home.
Access 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.
