Monthly Archives: April 2021

48 hours of virtual presentations at THE Genealogy Show

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Gail Dever

THE Genealogy Show out of England has released its program of 48 hours of non-stop presentations, and the variety of topics looks good. It takes place June 25 to 26. The long list of speakers is filled with well-known speakers … Continue reading →

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50% off Legacy Family Tree Webinars membership

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Gail Dever

On John D. Reid’s newly designed and relocated blog, Canada’s Anglo-Celtic Connections, he yesterday shared the news that a one-year Legacy Family Tree Webinars membership is available for just US$25 — a  50 percent discount for new members only. The offer … Continue reading →

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Two webinars today — German and Irish genealogy research

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Gail Dever

Today, April 20, at 2:30 p.m. Eastern time, the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center will host the free virtual presentation, Using German Church Records: An Introduction, delivered by John Beatty. This program for beginners will explore the value of … Continue reading →

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Ontario Ancestors’ Toronto Branch to host free four-part series about Indo-Caribbeans, Ontario enslaved families, Chinese-Canadians, and Armenian-Canadians

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Gail Dever

The future of genealogical societies in North America is diversity in its research and programs, and the Toronto Branch of Ontario Ancestors has made a move in this direction with its upcoming four-part series of virtual presentations, called Many Stories … Continue reading →

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Irish genealogy expert John Grenham continues to add to his YouTube channel

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Gail Dever

On her blog, Irish Genealogy News, Claire Santry reminds us to visit John Grenham’s YouTube channel. The last time I looked there were a handful of videos there. Now there are 17, and they’re 11 to 23 minutes long, which … Continue reading →

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Free MyHeritage birth records collection, April 18–24

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Gail Dever

From today until Saturday, April 24, MyHeritage has made full access to its birth records collection for free. MyHeritage’s birth records are normally free to search — but to view the full record or add it to your tree, you … Continue reading →

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This week’s crème de la crème — April 17, 2021

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Gail Dever

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. BlogsCWGC: Appeal for Relatives by John D. Reid on Canada’s Anglo-Celtic Connections. The Families of Old Canada: Dukesang Wong, Chue Ah Louie, and Yip Sang by Linda Yip on Past Presence. Dedicated Co … Continue reading →

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‘O Canada series’ webinar — An African Canadian family history mystery

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Gail Dever

The fourth free webinar in Legacy Family Tree’s 12-month O Canada series takes place today, April 16, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. This time, it’s Mags Gaulden from Ottawa, who will deliver her presentation, An African Canadian Family History Mystery. … Continue reading →

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Webinar — Researching your East European ancestors

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Gail Dever

The Uxbridge Genealogy Group and Durham Region Branch of Ontario Ancestors will host a special joint meeting on Thursday, April 15, at 7 p.m. Eastern time that includes the lecture, Introduction to Researching Your East European Ancestors, delivered by Eva … Continue reading →

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Webinar — Using PERSI like a pro

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Gail Dever

As part of its monthly Poolside Chat series, the Florida State Genealogical Society will host a free webinar, Using PERSI Like a Pro, presented by Cari Taplin, on Thursday, April 15, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time. This lecture will give … Continue reading →

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