July 2015 Webinar – Dissect Obituaries for New Clues

The following is from the Illinois State Genealogical Society.

July 2015 Webinar – Dissect Obituaries for New Clues

Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 8:00 pm Central

Description: Obituaries are miniature biographies for the deceased. The writers were compelled to compress as much information into a small amount of text. Your job is to carefully analyze the content of the death notice, obituary, and/or funeral notice and look for clues. This seminar presents a methodology for dissecting an obituary, determining what information is provided or inferred, identifying record types that may be available, where those records are located, and how to access them. A sample obituary is dissected and discussed.

Presenter: George G. Morgan

George G. Morgan is president of Aha! Seminars, Inc., and an internationally recognized genealogy expert who presents around the world.
George is the prolific author of hundreds of articles for magazines, journals, newsletters, in genealogical publications, and at online sites internationally. His twelfth book, the fourth edition How to Do Everything: Genealogy, will be released in January 2015. He and Drew Smith also co-authored a book, Advanced Genealogy Research Techniques, which is a bestseller in the genealogical community.
He co-hosts The Genealogy Guys^SM Podcast, the longest running genealogical podcast, with thousands of listeners around the globe.

Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/723818762217470209


Upcoming Webinars
July 14 – Dissect Obituaries for New Clues
Presenter: George G. Morgan
Registration:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/723818762217470209

August 11 – School Daze – Finding and Using School Records to Trace Our Ancestors
Presenter: Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, AG
Registration:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6372036382381853697

September 8 – Using Tax Records for Genealogical Problem Solving
Presenter: Michael Lacopo
Registration:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5664379703628947969

For the complete list of upcoming webinars, visit http://ilgensoc.org/cpage.php?pt=234.

Make a Contribution:  Support the ISGS Webinar program by making a financial contribution, which will help ISGS expand its educational offerings in a virtual manner.  To learn why we need your help, or to make a contribution, please visit http://ilgensoc.org/cpage.php?pt=345.

Please direct any questions to the ISGS Education Committee at isgseducation@ilgensoc.org.

Exhibit at RootsTech 2016. Register Today!

The following is from RootsTech.

Exhibitor registration is now available for RootsTech 2016, the largest family history conference in the world, happening February 3–6, 2016, at the Salt Palace Convention Center in the heart of Salt Lake City, Utah. With more than 24,000 attendees, RootsTech offers companies an incredible and unique opportunity to increase brand exposure, identify new opportunities, and engage with industry leaders, influencers, and customers. If your product or service helps individuals discover, preserve, and share family connections across generations, we invite you to visit RootsTech.org by clicking on the link below to learn more and to register. EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION

2015 ISGS Fall Conference Registration Open

The following is from the Illinois States Genealogical Society.

2015 ISGS Fall Conference Registration Open Illinois State Genealogical Society 2015 Fall Conference October 23rd & 24th, 2015 Oak Lawn, Illinois   Co-host: Afro-American Genealogical & Historical Society of Chicago Two days filled with genealogy education, nationally-known speakers, and the opportunity to network with other genealogists and family historians, and meals. Featured speakers include:   Paula Stuart-Warren, CG℠, FMGS, FUGA: Professional genealogist specializing in genealogical and historical research, lecturing, consulting, and writing. Her lectures, research, and consultations for individuals, societies, law firms, and Indian tribes seeking records and advice has taken her to many states, courthouses, archives, historical societies, and libraries. Her Illinois research covers many counties.   Geoffrey Baer: Multiple Emmy award-winning Public Television writer, producer and program host Geoffrey Baer is known for his masterful storytelling, conversational style, and contagious enthusiasm. Tony Burroughs, FUGA: Founder and CEO of the Center for Black Genealogy. He is author of Black Roots: A Beginners Guide to Tracing the African American Family Tree and is a Director of the Illinois State Genealogical Society. Thomas MacEntee: What happens when a “tech guy” with a love for history gets laid off during The Great Recession of 2008? You get, Thomas MacEntee, a genealogy professional who’s also a blogger, educator, author, social media marketer, network builder and more. Ruth Ann Abels Hager, CGSM, CGLSM: Researcher, author, and speaker at local, state, and national levels. Her academic background includes a bachelor’s degree in history and a master of arts in teaching degree. She retired in 2014 after 16 years as Reference Specialist in the History and Genealogy Department of St. Louis County Library. For a number of years, she also taught at the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) in Birmingham, Ala. Carol Chandler: Carol is a retired registered nurse and active volunteer from Dixon, IL, will share her knowledge of Orphan Trains. Her research covers northwestern Illinois and adjoining counties of Wisconsin and Iowa. Grace Dumelle: Professional researcher since 1995 and a staffer since 2001 at the Newberry Library.  Guiding beginners to family discoveries is something she greatly enjoys. George Findlen: A retired academic administrator and faculty member.  His genealogical articles have appeared in the National Genealogical Society Quarterly and journals in New England, Louisiana, New Brunswick, and Quebec. Janis Minor Forté: Researcher, writer and presenter who lectures at state, local and national conferences on methodology, case studies and problem solving. Jane G. Haldeman: Professional genealogist and presenter lecturing at local, state and national levels. She is the immediate Past President Illinois State Genealogical Society. John C. Heider: Professional gravestone conservator. He has served as a consultant to the State of Illinois Cemetery Preservation Program.   Conference Brochure Click here to download the Conference Brochure (PDF). Program: Click here for full program details. Dates: Friday, October 23rd and Saturday, October 24th, 2015 Location: Hilton Chicago/Oak Lawn 9333 S. Cicero Ave Oak Lawn, IL 60453 (708) 425-7800 Conference Rate: $119.00 per night if reserved by 02 October 2015. Breakfast is NOT included at this rate. Mention "2015 ISGS Conferences" when making your room reservation. Registration - Online and By Mail   Click here to register and pay online. Click here to download printable registration form and mail in with your check (opens in PDF). Early Bird Registration (postmarked by October 5, 2015)      Early Bird Registration Late Registration  Or At the Door     *Meals NOT Guaranteed* Selection ISGS Members Non-Members ISGS Members Non-Members Entire Conference Friday Sessions with Banquet, Saturday Sessions $115 $130     Friday & Saturday Sessions Only        (Saturday lunch included w/ Early Bird Registration) $70 $80 $80 $90 Fri Session Only $25 $30 $30 $35 Friday Banquet  Only $45 $50     Friday Banquet & Saturday Sessions (Saturday lunch included w/ Early Bird Registration) $100 $115      Saturday Session Only (Saturday lunch included w/ Early Bird Registration) $55 $65 $65 $75 ***No refunds after October 5th***   Not a member of ISGS? Click here to join now!    Individual membership is $35 a year    Joint membership $40 a year Meals  Friday Banquet Dinner Choices:   Grilled Lemon Herb Breast of Chicken Sliced Sirloin of Beef Vegetarian Option: Vegetable Phyllo Purse Saturday Luncheon Sandwich Choices: (included with price of Saturday only or Friday & Saturday sessions)   Roast Beef & Provolone Smoked Ham and Cheddar Vegetarian Option: Grilled Portobello  Note: Meals cannot be guaranteed with late registration. No refunds made after October 5, 2015. Please direct any questions to the ISGS Conference Committee at isgsconference@ilgensoc.org.

FEEFHS Conference offers Full German Research Track

The following is from the Foundation for East European Family History Studies.

FEEFHS Conference offers Full German Research Track

For the first year FEEFHS is offering a full track focused on German genealogical research throughout the conference program.  Starting with the basics of German family history research — language and handwriting, records, maps, and tools — and progressing to more advanced topics and specialty records such as guilds and family record books, individuals will be able to attend classes specific to German family history research throughout the 3-day conference.  These classes will be taught by locally and nationally recognized instructors, Milan Pohontsch, Baerbel Johnson, and two instructors new to FEEFHS, FHL consultants Fritz Juengling and Kelsee Jackson.

The conference will be held August 12-15, 2015 at the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah, with pre-conference workshops beginning on August 11th.  The program also offers instruction related to Hungarian Empire, Polish, German, Russian, Germans from Russia, and Jewish genealogical research, with expanded offerings in several areas for more advanced researchers.  The research essentials track offers general topics for those just getting started with East European family history research.  Interested parties may obtain complete information at feefhsworkshop.org.

The Foundation for Eastern European Family History Studies (FEEFHS) was founded in 1992 to provide access to genealogical resources and educational programs relating to Eastern European family history research. Additional information may be found at feefhs.org.