Starting today, November 2, at 9:00 a.m. Mountain time (11:00 a.m. Eastern time), FamilySearch is hosting British Isles Research Day with five free webinars.
9:00 a.m. MDT
Beyond 2022 Ireland – In 1922, a fire at the records office in Dublin destroyed nearly 2/3 of Irish records. On the centenary of the fire, the Irish government launded Beyond 2022, an initiative to restore as many records as possible. This class will help you become acquainted with their website, the records available, and how to access them.
9:30 a.m. MDT
New Records on ScotlandsPeople – ScotlandsPeople has recently added new collections beyond parish registers, including kirk session records and prison registers. Learn how to access these records and how they might help you in your research.
10:00 a.m. MDT
Irish Ancestors aka JohnGrenham.com – The Irish Ancestors website by John Grenham is essential for anyone doing Irish research. John has compiled invaluable reference resources, links and information. Learn how to take full advantage of what it has to offer.
11:00 a.m. MDT
What’s New for British Research on FamilySearch.org – Whether you’ve been doing British Isles genealogy for a long time or are brand new, come see the latest available to help in your British Isles family history on FamilySearch.org!
11:30 a.m. MDT
British Research on Findmypast.com – Findmypast is a treasure trove for finding your British ancestors and doing British research! Learn how to use it effectively to find specific British databases and what records are new to the site!
There is no need to register for these presentations, just drop in by selecting Yes in the Webinar column.
FamilySearch’s Learning Center has a very large number of webinar recordings that are available to watch at any time.
