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Webinar Series - SCGS is there for you, no matter where you
live. Join our twice-monthly webcasts with knowledgeable genealogists to help
grow what you know.
The initial broadcast is free and open to the public.
Register by clicking the links below.
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OVERVIEW
These one-hour webinar presentations are given twice monthly, on the
first Saturday and third Wednesday of each month and are conducted by professional
genealogical speakers and expert lecturers.
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| Archived
broadcasts are available 24/7 to all SCGS members. |
| For more info and answers to frequently
asked questions, click here. |
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| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Wednesday, July 21 |
6:00 PM - Pacific, 7:00 PM - Mountain, 8:00 PM
- Central, 9:00 PM - Eastern |
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The
Most Southern Place on Earth
by Nicka Sewell Smith
 As
the richest cotton growing area in the U.S. before the Civil War, the Mississippi
Delta was home to half the country's millionaires and thousands of enslaved people.
Discover the history of the area, the types of records kept between Arkansas,
Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Learn tips for success in researching immigrant,
emigrant, enslaved, and free people of color which can apply to the South, New
England and other areas.
Nicka Smith is a professional photographer, speaker, and documentarian
with more than 20 years of experience as a genealogist.
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| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Saturday, August 7 |
10:00 AM - Pacific, 11:00 AM - Mountain,
12:00 PM - Central, 1:00 PM - Eastern |
Jurisdictions
Explained: Finding New Avenues of Research for Your Family
by Diana Elder, AG®
 Exploring
each level of record-keeping for a locality can reveal additional records for
a research subject. Learn about specific records kept on the town, city, county,
state, regional, and federal levels and strategies to locate them. Discover how
to create a personal locality guide for your research that will include each appropriate
jurisdiction and links to the records and repositories.
Diana Elder AG® is a professional genealogist accredited in the Gulf
South region of the United States. Diana is the author of the bestselling book,
"Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide" and creator of the
“Research Like a Pro” course. Diana and her daughter, Nicole Dyer, are
the hosts of the Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast and share research tips
on their website, FamilyLocket.com. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Wednesday, August 18 |
6:00 PM - Pacific, 7:00 PM - Mountain,
8:00 PM - Central, 9:00 PM - Eastern |
Profile
of a Quaker – Finding a Friend in Colonial America
by Steven W. Morrison, MPA
 The
profile of a Quaker (Religious Society of Friends) can be as distinctive as a
fingerprint. By the 1750s, Quakers were the 3rd largest religion in colonial America
and kept excellent records. Learn key profiling techniques so you can spot the
Quaker in your family tree.
Steven W. Morrison, MPA, is past-president of the Puget Sound APG Chapter,
adjunct faculty at The Evergreen State College graduate program for seven years,
and coordinator and instructor of a course on Quakers at 2018 SLIG & 2020
GRIP. In 2016, he received the American Society of Genealogists (ASG) scholar
award for his paper “Quaker John Starr of Antrim and Cavan, Ireland and his
five sons who sailed to Pennsylvania.” |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Saturday, September 4 |
10:00 AM - Pacific, 11:00 AM - Mountain,
12:00 PM - Central, 1:00 PM - Eastern |
Spin
a Story Step-by-Step with Sanborn Maps
by Jane Neff Rollins, MSPH
 The
Sanborn Map Company created maps of small towns and large cities starting in the
late 19th century to calculate premiums for fire insurance. Such maps, many of
which are now online, may have a second life as a tool for genealogists to describe
the homes and neighborhoods where ancestors lived. Learn step-by-step how to use
the maps to tell nuanced stories about your ancestors' lives.
Jane Neff Rollins, MSPH, is a professional genealogist. Her genealogical
education includes ProGen 29, SLIG, and the Forensic Genealogy Institute. She
regularly translates Russian-language records and speaks at local, regional, and
international genealogy conferences. She is a member of APG, NGS, and the Genealogical
Speakers Guild. Jane’s writing has appeared in "NGS Magazine,"
"FGS Forum," and other publications. Jane is also the author of “Health
Care Navigation 101.” |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Wednesday, September 15 |
6:00 PM - Pacific, 7:00 PM - Mountain,
8:00 PM - Central, 9:00 PM - Eastern |
The
Emotional Rollercoaster of DNA Testing
by Janice Lovelace, PhD
 DNA
testing sounds like fun, but what happens when the returning results are unexpected
and cause emotional ups and downs? How do you handle previously unknown relatives?
What about unexpected parentage, including donor conception? How do you react
to non-responsive matches? Dr. Lovelace discusses the range of emotional responses
to DNA testing.
Janice Lovelace, PhD (psychology), has 30+ years of experience in genealogical
research, as well as completing academic work in the area (certificate program
in genealogy at Boston University). She has presented nationally and regionally
on women’s and ethnic minority genealogy, research methodology and health
issues. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Saturday, October 2 |
10:00 AM - Pacific, 11:00 AM - Mountain,
12:00 PM - Central, 1:00 PM - Eastern |
Community
Research Using the National Register of Historic Places
by Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, AG®, FOGS
 The
National Park Service provides valuable information on historic places, tribal
lands, homes, or even an area. Coupled with the "The Historical Marker Database",
these two sites can take you to your ancestors' area of residence from the comfort
of your home.
Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, AG®, FOGS, has become a favorite speaker at
conferences and webinars. She serves as a Family History Center director and is
an instructor and author at Legacy Family Tree Webinars, Ancestry Academy, Family
Tree University, and a columnist for Reminisce Magazine. She received the 2018
Laura G. Prescott Award for Exemplary Service to Professional Genealogy. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Wednesday, October 20 |
6:00 PM - Pacific, 7:00 PM - Mountain,
8:00 PM - Central, 9:00 PM - Eastern |
Find
the Stories of Your French and Indian War Ancestor
by Annette Burke Lyttle, MA
 The
French and Indian War, lasting from 1754 to 1763, involved French colonists and
their Native allies against British colonists and the Iroquois Confederacy in
Colonial North America. Thousands of Americans-French, British, and Native-fought
in hundreds of battles and skirmishes. Learn how to find the records and stories
of your ancestor's military service during this time.
Annette Burke Lyttle is a professional genealogist specializing in online
and repository research, and genealogical education and writing. She loves helping
people find and tell their family stories. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Saturday, November 6 |
10:00 AM - Pacific, 11:00 AM - Mountain,
12:00 PM - Central, 1:00 PM - Eastern |
It
Takes a Village to Unearth the “Real” History
by Billie R. McNamara
 Researchers
spend substantial time on solo efforts or sharing with small cohorts. Participating
in larger, crowd?sourcing activities enhances skills exponentially. Each contributor
brings resources to a resulting knowledge base. Define, describe the value of,
and acquire tools for locating and assessing crowd-sourcing opportunities. Develop
techniques for honing personal skills from crowd-sourced knowledge.
Billie R. McNamara is an international award?winning family historian,
author, editor, and educator with more than 35 years of experience. She is the
founder of TNGenWeb Project and currently participates in TNGenWeb, PAGenWeb,
FamilySearch, and other on?line genealogical and historical initiatives in the
U. S. and U.K. She consults with individuals and organizations on family/local
history research, problem?solving, especially tech implementation, marketing.
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| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Wednesday, November 17 |
6:00 PM - Pacific, 7:00 PM - Mountain,
8:00 PM - Central, 9:00 PM - Eastern |
Western
Overland Trails – Following the Seven Ts
by Steven W. Morrison, MPA
An
overview of the seven major western overland trails, Oregon, California, Mormon
Pioneer, Santa Fe Trail and more. Learn about seven tracking techniques to help
locate your ancestor and trace their route West.
Steven W. Morrison, MPA, is past-president of the Puget Sound APG Chapter,
adjunct faculty at The Evergreen State College graduate program for seven years,
and coordinator and instructor of a course on Quakers at 2018 SLIG & 2020
GRIP. In 2016, he received the American Society of Genealogists (ASG) scholar
award for his paper “Quaker John Starr of Antrim and Cavan, Ireland and his
five sons who sailed to Pennsylvania.” |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Saturday, December 4 |
10:00 AM - Pacific, 11:00 AM - Mountain,
12:00 PM - Central, 1:00 PM - Eastern |
Genealogy
of a Neighborhood, Urban and Rural
by Mary K. Risseeuw
 Examining
those who lived near your ancestor can provide a clearer context for their life.
You will learn the methodology to examine the usual and unusual source materials
that will help you broaden their story. Whether urban or rural, the neighborhood
can provide new insight into why your ancestor chose their location.
Mary K. Risseeuw is a genealogist, historian, writer and lecturer with
an emphasis on 19th and 20th Century Dutch emigration and Wisconsin history. She
has been a researcher for over 30 years. She serves on the Board of the Association
for the Advancement of Dutch American Studies. She organized the 2008 Dutch in
Wisconsin Conference which was the first conference about Dutch immigration to
Wisconsin. |
| Date |
Start time is always Pacific Time |
| Wednesday, December 15 |
6:00 PM - Pacific, 7:00 PM - Mountain,
8:00 PM - Central, 9:00 PM - Eastern |
Getting
Ready for the 1950 US Census
by Thomas MacEntee
 Many
genealogists remember the amount of excitement in April 2012 around the release
of the 1940 US Census. Following the "72 Year Rule" for records at the
National Archives, the results of the 1950 US Census will be made public on Friday,
April 1, 2022. It's never too early to prepare for this valuable data related
to US genealogy research!
Thomas MacEntee is a genealogy professional based in the United States,
specializing in the use of technology and social media to improve genealogy research
and as a way to connect with others in the family history community. |
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