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Free Family History Library Classes and Webinars for March 2018

The Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, has announced its free family history classes and webinars for March 2018. Participants can attend in person or online. The March schedule has been generally broken down into the following categories:

Mondays—FamilySearch Catalog @ 10:00 A.M.

Tuesdays—FamilySearch.org and Family Tree Classes @ 10:00 A.M. MST

Wednesdays—Indexing Classes @ 10:00 A.M. MST

Thursdays—Research Classes @ 1:00 P.M. MST

See the table below for the complete list of classes. Some classes are available in Spanish. Mark your calendars for events you want to join.

Online classes are noted on the schedule as webinars. Webinar attendees need to click the link next to the class title at the scheduled date and time to attend the class online. Those attending in person simply go to the room noted. Invite your family and friends. All class times are in Mountain Standard Time (MST).

If you are unable to attend a class in person or online, most sessions are recorded and can be viewed later online at your convenience. To access these, go to the archive for Family History Library classes and webinars.

DATE AND TIME	CLASS AND SKILL LEVEL	ROOM
Monday, 5 March, 10:00 a.m. MST	Using the FamilySearch Catalog Effectively (Beginner)	Webinar | 2N Lab
Tuesday, 6 March, 10:00 a..m. MST	Starting Family Tree: Submitting Names for Temple Ordinances (LDS Church Members) (Beginner)	Webinar | M Lab
Thursday, 8 March, 1:00 p.m. MST	Are You Your Own Brick Wall? (Intermediate)	Webinar | Main A
Monday, 12 March, 10:00 a.m. MST	Using the FamilySearch Catalog Effectively (Beginner)	Webinar | 2N Lab
Tuesday, 13 March, 10:00 a.m. MST	Starting Family Tree: Correcting Relationships (Intermediate)	Webinar | M Lab
Wednesday, 14 March, 10:00 a.m MST	Portuguese Language Indexing (1-1/2 hours) (Beginner)	Webinar | M Lab
Thursday, 15 March, 1:00 p.m. MST	British Foods throughout the Centuries (Beginner)	Webinar | Main A
Saturday, 17 March, 1:00 p.m. MST	Mi árbol es verdadero. ¡Tengo la prueba! (Beginner)	Webinar | Main A
Monday, 19 March, 10:00 a.m. MST	Using the FamilySearch Catalog Effectively (Beginner)	Webinar | 2N Lab
Tuesday, 20 March, 10:00 a.m. MST	Starting Family Tree: Overview of FamilySearch (Beginner)	Webinar | M Lab
Thursday, 22 March, 1:00 p.m. MST	How to Use the Danish National Archive Website (Beginner)	Webinar | M Lab
Monday, 26 March, 10:00 a.m. MST	Using the FamilySearch Catalog Effectively (Beginner)	Webinar | 2N Lab
Tuesday, 27 March, 10:00 a.m. MST	Starting Family Tree: Navigating, Adding, Editing, and Standardization of Dates and Places (Beginner)	Webinar | M Lab
Wednesday, 28 March, 10:00 a.m. MST	Italian Language Indexing (1-1/2 hours) (Beginner)	Webinar | M Lab
Thursday, 29 March, 1:00 p.m. MST	Poland Civil Registration (Beginner)	Webinar | Main A

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AncestryDNA Winter Sales Ends Feb 25th 2018

The following is from AncestryDNA.

AncestryDNA IS $69 FOR A LIMITED TIME Celebrate America’s greatness—and discover the source of yours. Did you know that Americans have DNA from every corner of the world? And now, with more than 150 ethnic regions to connect to, AncestryDNA can tell you where you get your greatness, too. Only $69* reg. $99 SAVE 30% Comparison based on prevailing price on 7/12/2017. Buy now *Offer ends on Feb. 25 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Offer does not include shipping costs or applicable taxes. AncestryDNA® is offered in the United States by Ancestry.com DNA, LLC.

Fold3 Free Access to Black History Records End Feb 28, 2018

The following is from Fold3.

Access Fold3's Black History Collection

Black History Month 2018 – Access Black History Records In recognition of Black History Month, Fold3 is making the records in its Black History collection available for free through the end of February. Whether you're searching for your ancestors or looking for primary documents to help with other research, the Black History collection gives you access to more than a million documents, records, and photos that help to capture the African-American experience during five eras of American history: Slavery, The Civil War, Reconstruction & Jim Crow Laws, World War I & II, and the Civil Rights Movement All the titles in our Black History collection contain valuable insight into the history of African-Americans, but titles that are especially rich in information include: Danish West Indies – Slavery and Emancipation: These records cover the institution of slavery and the emancipation of slaves in the Virgin Islands during Danish rule, 1672-1917. Suppression of Slave Trade and Colonization (1854-72): Letters and other documents relating to the suppression of the African slave trade and the colonization of recaptured and free blacks. Amistad – Federal and Supreme Court records: Court records pertaining to the claims of salvage for the Spanish slave schooner "Amistad," seized in 1839 by the US Navy. American Colonization Society: Documents relating to the American Colonization Society, 1792-1964, an organization best known for its role in founding Liberia. Board of Commissioners – Emancipation of Slaves in DC: Records of the Board of Commissioners for the Emancipation of Slaves in the District of Columbia, 1862-63. Court Slave Records for DC: Records of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Relating to Slaves, 1851-63, including emancipation and manumission papers. South Carolina Estate Inventories and Bills of Sale, 1732-1872: South Carolina court records relating to estate and personal assets. Colored Troops: Compiled military service records of volunteer Union soldiers serving in various colored units in the Civil War, including the United States Colored Troops (USCT). And more! Some examples of interesting records you can find in the Black History collection include: An 1810 inventory for the estate of Joseph Morton, a “free black man” An 1827 inventory for the estate of Thomas Drayton that lists his 160 slaves by family group A Civil War—era photograph of black laborers The service record of Christian A. Fleetwood of the US Colored Infantry, who earned the Medal of Honor during the Civil War A photograph of 3 members of the original black fighter squadron in WWII Get started searching Fold3’s Black History records here. Or look for individual collections by name here. *Access to the records in the featured collections will be free until Feb 28, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. MT. Free access requires registration for a free Fold3 account. After the free access period ends, you will only be able to view the records in the featured collections using a paid Fold3 membership. Visit Fold3's Black History Collection. Explore now »

Free Webinar from the Southern California Genealogy Society

The following is from the Southern California Genealogical Society.

FREE WEBINAR from SCGS Saturday, March 10, 2018, 10:00 AM PDT Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, AG®, presents: The Scots-Irish Migration into North America Join Us!  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3120105424173277697 ABOUT THE PRESENTATION Many Americans can trace their ancestry back to the British Isles. Some have even heard that their background was “Scotch-Irish”. We will focus on who these people were and where they came from in the British Isles.  ABOUT THE SPEAKER Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, AG®, has become a favorite speaker at conferences and webinars. Her experience runs deep into the hills of Appalachia. She serves as a Family History Center director, and is an instructor at Ancestry Academy and Family Tree University. HANDOUT A handout will be available shortly before the presentation. A link will be included in a reminder that will be sent the day before the session. ABOUT THE SCGS JAMBOREE EXTENSION SERIES WEBINARS A goal of the Southern California Genealogical Society is to offer educational opportunities to genealogists and family history enthusiasts everywhere. The Jamboree Extension Webinar Series helps delivers those opportunities. COST The initial webcast of each session is offered to the public free of charge.  Webinars are archived and available only to SCGS members as a benefit of membership in the society. The webinar archive can be found at http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/webinar/archive-index.html. UPCOMING WEBINARS The list of upcoming webinars can be found at http://scgsgenealogy.com/webinar/jes-index.html. JOIN SCGS TODAY Learn about all the SCGS member benefits at http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/about/benefit-memb.html. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. View System Requirements Please direct any questions to the SCGS Webinar Committee atWebinar@scgsgenealogy.com.