Webinar: Creating a Research Plan: Tips from NEHGS Research Services

Creating a Research Plan: Tips from NEHGS Research Services Thursday, March 15, 2018, 3:00–4:00 PM EST Presented by Lindsay Fulton, Director of Research Services Free and open to the public

With all of the genealogical information at your fingertips today, it’s easy to become overwhelmed, go down research rabbit holes, and lose focus. In this webinar, NEHGS Director of Research Services, Lindsay Fulton will offer tips on how to make a research plan and stick to it! Using templates, worksheets, and other research tools available at AmericanAncestors.org, you’ll learn how to stay organized and get the most out of your research time.

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Can't attend the live broadcast? Not a problem! You will be able to watch a recording of the presentation on our website following the broadcast.

About the Speaker Lindsay Fulton joined NEHGS in 2012, first a member of the Research Services team, and then a Genealogist in the Library. She has been the Director of Research Services since 2016. In addition to helping constituents with their research, Lindsay has also authored Portable Genealogists on the topics of Applying to Lineage Societies; the United States Federal Census, 1790-1840; and the United States Federal Census, 1850-1940. She is a frequent contributor to the NEHGS blog, Vita-Brevis, and has appeared as a guest on the Extreme Genes radio program. Before NEHGS, Lindsay worked at the National Archives and Records Administration in Waltham, Massachusetts, where she designed and implemented an original curriculum program exploring the Chinese Exclusion Era for elementary school students. She holds a B.A. from Merrimack College and M.A. from the University of Massachusetts-Boston.

American Ancestors Upcoming Webinar

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Upcoming Webinar—Watch from Home! Introduction to Heraldry in America Thursday, September 28, 2017, 3:00 - 4:00 PM EDT  Presented by Nathaniel Lane Taylor, PhD, FASG Free and open to the public Heraldic symbols are all around us, from state seals to institutional emblems to family heirlooms. Yet the significance behind these cultural and familial symbols is often misunderstood. Discover the history of heraldry in America from colonial times to present day. Join esteemed Vice Chairman of the NEHGS Committee on Heraldry Nathaniel Lane Taylor, PhD, FASG to learn how heraldry can enrich your family history research. Register Can't attend a live broadcast? Not a problem! You will be able to watch a recording of the presentation on our website following the broadcast.  About the Speaker Nathaniel Lane Taylor of Barrington, Rhode Island, is Editor and Publisher of The American Genealogist. He holds a PhD in medieval European history and taught medieval and modern history at Harvard (where he was a resident dean) and elsewhere for twelve years. Historical interests include the history of genealogy in pre-modern and modern times. Genealogical interests range from medieval Spain, France, and Britain, to colonial New England and Virginia. Questions? Call 617-226-1226 or email education@nehgs.org

NEHGS Holiday Bundles & Upcoming Webinars

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NEHGS Holiday Bundles

Get a sneak peek at more than 50 money-saving 2016 Holiday Bundles from The Bookstore at NEHGS! We have bundled together some of our most popular titles and slashed the prices to save you money this holiday season. No special codes to enter, just pure savings, plain and simple. From brand new titles to classic genealogical works, our bundles are sure to bring cheer to any genealogist on your gift list--even if it's you! And be sure to check out an exciting new item available now: the Family Tree DNA Family Finder DNA test! With a simple cheek swab, discover your roots, connect the dots, and unlock your family history. Family Tree DNA's signature DNA test provides powerful tools to find your DNA matches, trace your lineage through time, and validate family connections. And if you order from The Bookstore at NEHGS before November 30, you'll get a copy of our Using DNA in Genealogy Portable Genealogist for free! So start your shopping today, save money, and discover your past! To order by phone, call 1-888-296-3447. Questions? Email thebookstore@NEHGS.org. Bundle pricing is good through December 31, 2016, while supplies last. No additional discounts apply, including the NEHGS member discount. If purchasing gifts, we strongly recommend shipping via UPS.

Online Learning Center

Webinar: Organizing and Preserving Your Family Papers Thursday, December 15, 3 p.m. EST Presented by: Judy Lucey and Andrew Krea Cost: FREE Learn how to organize and preserve these important family heirlooms for generations to come. In this webinar, Archivist Judy Lucey will demonstrate how to apply techniques used by the Special Collections staff to your own collection and Senior Researcher Andrew Krea will discuss a new family archive initiative offered by our Research Services team. Register today! Online Course: Breaking Down Genealogical Brick Walls: Strategies for Success Exclusively for NEHGS members! Instructors: Sheilagh Doerfler, Katrina Fahy, and Meaghan E. H. Siekman, NEHGS Senior Researchers Wednesdays, January 11, 18 & 25; 6-7:30 p.m. Cost: $85 Whether you are struggling to find an immigrant's exact origins, uncover a maiden name, determine parentage, or discover where a family moved, cluster research can help. Join our Senior Researchers for a three-week course on applying cluster research to your project and learn how broadening the scope of your search can break through genealogical brick walls. Register today!

NEHGS Researching the History of a House Webinar

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ONLINE PRESENTATION Researching the History of a House Thursday, October 20, 3:00-4:00 p.m. EDT Presented by Meaghan E. H. Siekman Online--watch from home! Cost: Free Ever wonder about the history of your home? Join NEHGS Senior Researcher Meaghan E. H. Siekman to learn how research strategies, available records, and physical evidence combine to reconstruct the past of a structure and its inhabitants. What you discover about your home and its previous occupants may surprise you!  Register

Can't attend the live broadcast? Not a problem! All webinars are recorded and archived on our website. Visit AmericanAncestors.org to review previously broadcast presentations. Note: To view these videos, you will first need to log in to our website with your member or guest account.

New York State Family History Conference

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New York State Family History Conference

The 2016 New York State Family History Conference will bring together hundreds of genealogists from across the United States to learn about their New York ancestry. NEHGS is a conference sponsor and exhibitor of this event, which takes place September 15-17 in Syracuse, New York. The Family History Conference will run concurrently with the annual conference of the Association for Public Historians of New York State, and attendees of the two conferences are welcome to attend both events.

September 15 - 17, 2016 in Syracuse, New York

The Central New York Genealogical Society and the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society are pleased to announce that our 2016 New York State Family History Conference will run concurrently with the annual conference of the Association for Public Historians of New York State. Registrants to the NYSFHC Conference are welcome to attend APHNYS lectures and field trips, and APHNYS registrants are welcome to attend NYSFHC lectures. The Third New York State Family History Conference will feature two and a half days of four simultaneous lecture tracks and field trips and will also include a vibrant exhibitor and vendor hall. Sponsors include the Capital District Genealogical Society, FamilySearch, FamilyTreeDNA, Findmypast, the New England Historic Genealogical Society, the New York Public Library, the Western New York Genealogical Society and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation.

Members of the Central New York Genealogical Society and the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society will be eligible for discounted conference rates.

The 2016 NYSFHC Schedule is available! To download, click here.

NEHGS Free Access to New York Database Throughout June

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Free Access to New York Databases for Guest Users

Is a New York wall in your way? Break through it with free access to our New York databases! New York genealogy can be a challenge, depending on the time, place and ethnicity of your ancestors. Throughout the month of June, all New York databases on AmericanAncestors.org are FREE to Guest Users. Sign up for FREE access to all New York databases and browse a wide variety of New York records, subject guides, articles and publications.

NEHGS is Coming to California!

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NEHGS is Coming to California!

Making America: Researching Early New England and Revolutionary War Ancestors Saturday, July 9, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Green Dragon Tavern & Museum, Carlsbad, California Cost: $85 (includes five lectures, lunch, and an evening reception) Join NEHGS Chief Genealogist David Allen Lambert and Director of Research Services Lindsay Fulton for a full-day seminar on tracing early New England and Revolutionary War ancestors. Discover go-to resources for 17th-century New England research, determine how your early American ancestors made a living, learn how to research patriots in your lineage, and gain valuable research skills from the experts at NEHGS, the oldest and largest nonprofit genealogical society in the country. You will have the opportunity to chat with our genealogists and visiting staff, browse select publications, take advantage of NEHGS membership promotions, and enjoy a meal and special reception with fellow family historians. View an agenda and register today.

Choosing a Genealogical Software Program

The following video is from the New England Historic Genealogical Society. Presented on 25 Jan 2016 on AmericanAncestors.org by Rhonda R. McClure.


Choosing a Genealogical Software Program
Description: Genealogical software can help you organize your family history research, generate charts and reports, correct entry mistakes, and visualize your progress. Join Rhonda R. McClure to learn how to select software that’s right for you and how to transfer your files from an old program to a new one.

NEHGS Webinars

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New at the Online Learning Center

Webinar: Chinese American Genealogy Thursday, January 21, 3 p.m. EST Presented by: Alice Kane Cost: FREE Chinese-American family history research can be conducted using standard genealogical resources such as censuses, city directories, and land transactions. There are, however, other resources that can be especially helpful. Join Alice Kane to learn what resources are available and to gain a better understanding of the Chinese experience in America during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Register today! Webinar: Choosing a Genealogical Software Program Tuesday, January 26, 2 p.m. EST Presented by: Rhonda R. McClure Cost: FREE Genealogical software can help you organize your family history research, generate charts and reports, correct entry mistakes, and visualize your progress. Join Rhonda R. McClure to learn how to select software that's right for you and how to transfer your files from an old program to a new one. Register today! Register for these and other upcoming online programs at our Online Learning Center.

Free Access to NEHGS Databases in Jan 2016

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Free Access to NEHGS Databases

Just getting started in genealogy? Or are you ready to take your research to the next level? Whatever your background, the experts at NEHGS are committed to helping you achieve your genealogical goals in 2016! This month we are providing free Guest User access to some of our most popular databases. A free Guest User account is a great way to sample what NEHGS has to offer, including informational subject guides on a variety of research topics, engaging webinars, and the latest research news and tips from our experts. NEHGS has the resources, experts, and services you need to make this your most successful year of family history ever. Here's to continued new beginnings in 2016!

NEHGS Offers Free Access to Popular Databases on AmericanAncestors.org

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Special Promotion for Guest Users

Here's to new beginnings! NEHGS has the resources, experts, and services you need to make 2016 a great year for your family history research. To celebrate the New Year, starting today and lasting throughout the month of January, we're offering FREE access to several popular databases on AmericanAncestors.org to our guest users--with additional resources to help you further your genealogical research. If you're already a guest user, take advantage of this month-long celebration. And share the news with your friends!

NEHGS Upcoming Webinars

The following is from the New England Historic Genealogical Society.

New at the Online Learning Center

Chinese American Genealogy Thursday, January 21, 3 p.m. EST Presented by: Alice Kane Chinese-American family history research can be conducted using standard genealogical resources such as censuses, city directories, and land transactions. There are, however, other resources that can be especially helpful. Join Alice Kane to learn what resources are available and to gain a better understanding of the Chinese experience in America during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Register today! Choosing a Genealogical Software Program Tuesday, January 26, 2 p.m. EST* Presented by: Rhonda M. McClure Genealogical software can help you organize your family history research, generate charts and reports, and visualize your progress. As with any software--whether online or on your desktop--system requirements can change and products can be discontinued. Learn what to do when your genealogical software is discontinued, how to export and transfer your files, and how to select a new option. Register today!