Genealogy Education

Tina Sansone

Books

Professional Genealogy by Elizabeth Shown Mills (http://www.historicpathways.com/books.html)

The Researcher’s Guide to American Genealogy by Val D. Greenwood

Evidence Explained by Elizabeth Shown Mills BCG Genealogical Standards Manuel

(http://www.bcgcertification.org/catalog/index.html) The Handybook for Genealogists by Everton Books about your ancestor’s locale History books about the time period you are

researching

Conferences

Conference on Family History & Genealogy

http://ce.byu.edu/cw/cwgen/

RootsTechhttp://rootstech.org/

Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR 2012)http://www4.samford.edu/schools/ighr/ 

Course 1: Techniques and Technology Course 2: Intermediate Genealogy and Historical Studies Course 3: Research in the South, Part I Course 4: Advanced Methodology and Evidence Analysis Course 5: Writing and Publishing for Genealogists Course 6: Advanced Library Research: Law Libraries &

Government Documents Course 7: Virginia's Land & Military Conflicts Course 8: Researching African-American Ancestors Course 9: Military Records Research III: 1821-1919 Course 10: Tracing Your English Ancestors

Genealogical Research Institute of PittsburghGRIP 2012 http://www.gripitt.org/

1. Intermediate Genealogy: Tools for Digging Deeper             with Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA

2. Advanced Research Methods             with Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D., CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS

3. Beneath the Home Page: Problem Solving with Online Repositories             with D. Joshua Taylor, MA, MLS.

4. German Genealogical Research             with John T. Humphrey, CG

Boston University2012

Foundations of Genealogical Research Problem-Solving Techniques and Technology Evidence Evaluation and Documentation Forensic Genealogical Research Professional Genealogy Advanced Forensic Genealogy Writing Narrative Family Histories & Other

Genealogical Works

National Institute on Genealogical Research (NIGR) The National Institute on Genealogical Research (N.I.G.R.), at

the National Archives in Washington D.C. and College Park, Maryland, is an intensive program offering on-site examination of federal records. Designed for experienced researchers, it is not an introduction to genealogy.

  The 2012 program focuses on commonly used records such as

immigration, military, land, African American, and naturalization. Complementing those core lectures will be presentations on lesser-known federal records useful to family historians. The group spends one day at Archives II in College Park, Maryland, and there are optional evening sessions at the Library of Congress and the DAR library.

Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy SLIG http://www.infouga.org/cpage.php?pt=42

SLIG has been providing top-notch genealogical education for fifteen years. The courses are primarily focused at the advanced level, with Course 1: American Research and Records Parts 1 and 2 with Paula Stuart-Warren, providing a good intermediate foundation. SLIG is structured in "tracks". Each track equates to either a locality or a methodological subject. Each track provides at least twenty hours of in-depth instruction. Students choose one track for the week and leave with a deeper understanding of their chosen topic than a traditional conference can impart. SLIG is dedicated to providing a forum for the best genealogical educators in the field to present their knowledge to avid family historians.

National Institute for Genealogical Studies http://www.genealogicalstudies.com/

American Records Certificate Australian Records Certificate Canadian Records Certificate English Records Certificate General Methodology Certificate German Records Certificate Irish Records Certificate Librarianship Certificate Scottish Records Certificate

I took the Social Networking course!

Family Tree Universityhttp://www.familytreeuniversity.com/

Online Courses: four-week, instructor-guided classes that “meet” on the web

Independent Study Courses: classes you complete on your own—and completely at your own pace

Webinars: live and recorded online seminars presented by genealogy experts

The Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies (IHGS) Canterbury, England

Wills and How to Read Them The Parish and The Manor

Grow Your Family TreeThe Professional Approach

Family History: Beyond the InternetThe Foundations of Family History

Heraldry

http://genealogy.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ&zTi=1&sdn=genealogy&cdn=parenting&tm=650&f=21&su=p284.13.342.ip_p504.6.342.ip_&tt=3&bt=0&bts=0&zu=http://www.ihgs.ac.uk/

Webinars

GeneaWebinars (http://blog.geneawebinars.com) Legacy DEARMyrtle FamilySearch Lisa Alzo Michael John Neill Michael Hait Thomas MacEntee Many many more!

Genealogy Research Tool Box: http://genealogytoolbox.weebly.com/index.html

Casefile Clues http://www.casefileclues.com/By Michael John Neill

Sources Methodology Case Studies Citations Reasons Readable Covers all American time periods & records Send PDF via Email; yearly subscription

Technology

LDS Tech (enter genealogy in search box) http://tech.lds.org/

RootsTech Check out the DOWNLOADS - http://rootstech.org/downloads

FamilySearch Tech Tips - https://familysearch.org/techtips/2011

Family History Technology Workshop http://fht.byu.edu/

Eastman’s Online Genealogy Newsletter http://blog.eogn.com/eastmans_online_genealogy/

National Genealogical Society http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/

Online Courses Family History Skills Census Records in Genealogical Research Special Federal Census Schedules Transcribing, Extracting & Abstracting Genealogical

Records Working with Deeds Introduction to Religious Records Social Security Sleuthing Introduction to Civil War Records

NGS Home Study Course http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/cs/homestudy_course_cd

Instruction about a variety of genealogical resources; Strategies for conducting family history research on the

Internet and in libraries, courthouses, and archives; Analyzing documents to get the most out of sources;

the principles of evidence analysis; Explanations of source citation, including examples;

tips for writing narratives; Assignments with examples of how they should be

completed; Self-correcting exams; Bibliographies and reference lists; and An online mail list for advice and research help.

BYU - http://is.byu.edu/courses/pe/734124070006/public/start.htm

B.A. in Family History & Family History CertificateFREE:

Family History/Genealogy - IntroductoryFHGEN 070 — Introduction to Family History ResearchFHGEN 075 — Writing Family HistoryFHGEN 080 — Helping Children Love Your Family History

Family History/Genealogy - Record TypeFHREC 071 — Family RecordsFHREC 073 — Vital RecordsFHREC 076 — Military Records

Family History/Genealogy - Regional and EthnicFHFRA 071 — French ResearchFHGER 071 — German ResearchFHHUG 071 — Huguenot ResearchFHSCA 073 — Scandinavian Research

Magazines

FamilyTree Magazine http://www.familytreemagazine.com/

Family Chronicle http://www.familychronicle.com/

History Magazines Technology

Look for historical type articles in any magazine!

Quarterlies Journals

Ansearchin’ News Georgia Genealogical

Society Quarterly  National Genealogical Soci

ety Quarterly http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/

cs/ngsq

Some articles may be online!

New England Historical and Genealogical Register http://www.americanancest

ors.org/the-register/ The American Genealogist

http://www.americangenealogist.com/

The Genealogist http://www.fasg.org/TheGe

nealogist.html

Conferences(visit their website even if you can’t attend the event!)

Federation of Genealogical Societies

- http://www.fgs.org/conferences/

Aug 29 –Sept 1, 2012 Birmingham, AL

Aug 21-24, 2013 Fort Wayne, IN

National Genealogical Society

- http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/cs/conference_info

May 9-12, 2012Cincinnati, OH

2013Las Vegas, Nevada

Conferences cont.

International Black Genealogy Summit

http://www.blackgenealogysummit.com/

Oct 20, 2012 SLC, Utah

Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society

http://www.aahgs.org/conference.htm

Oct 4-7 Greensboro, NC

Genealogy Cruises

Wholly Geneshttp://www.whollygenes.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?screen=CRUISE

Legacy Family Treehttp://www.legacyfamilytree.com/CruiseInfo_2012.asp

ProGen Study Group http://progenstudy.org/

The ProGen study groups are made up of professional genealogists, individuals with excellent research skills working to become professional genealogists, and other serious researchers who want to do professional level research. While not all participants are currently taking clients, each one is required to complete all the assignments, including the ones focusing on business practices. Each member has unique experiences and skills that they bring to the group.

NGSQ Article Study Groups http://sherifenley.blogspot.com/2011/06/ngsq-articles-online-study-group.html

These groups meet once a month online to discuss an article from the NGS Quarterly. This study is based on the model set forth by Dr. William M. Litchman where each participant reads the selected article from the NGSQ several times making notes about the research techniques, evidence and logic used in solving the genealogy problem. Members meet online to discuss the methodology used in the article and take turns moderating the discussions.

Other Resources

Blogs (GeneaBloggers) History Books & Websites TV Shows & Reruns (videos)

Who Do You Think You Are? Finding Your Roots Faces of America Roots

Resources cont.

Genealogy Slideshare submissions http://www.slideshare.net/gtownma/lds-genealogy-resources

Podcast Genealogy Guys DEARMyrtle Genealogy Gems

BlogTalkRadio GeneaBloggers Bernice Bennett

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bernicebennett/2012/05/25/genealogical-resources-in-tennessee-with-tina-sansonee

Many, many others depending on your topic

Volunteer & Mentoring

As you help others, you learn about their locales Different resources (census, documents, etc) Teaching skills Library - what do they have to offer Be a Mentor to someone Find someone to Mentor YOU….

Elizabeth Shown Mills(there are many other Genea-GREATS!)

Historic Pathways http://www.historicpathways.com/

Case Studies Articles

YouTube segments We Are All Cousins Paths to Your Past

Author Professional Genealogy Evidence Explained Many other articles

College Courses

English: Writing up your research papers or articles; consider a Creative Writing class

Speech: Lectures and interviewing skills

Science/Geography/Map skills: Learning about the Earth and what times were like when/where your ancestors’ lived; helping to plot cemetery locations

History: Wars, Epidemics, Laws of the time, County/State histories of US, Immigration

Business & Accounting: For those who are Professional Genealogists or taking clients, this will help you in the bookkeeping part and organization of your business; learning the tax laws for your area.

Foreign Language: Helping to read foreign documents and Vital Records; writing a letter requesting information properly•

Religion courses: Taking a course in the dominant religion of your ancestry will give you insight in what research documents may be available and where to get them.

BYU Ancestor’s http://www.byub.org/ancestors/

Records at RiskFamilyCompiledTechnologyVitalReligiousCemeteryCensusMilitary

NewspapersProbateImmigrationWriting aFamily HistoryKey Web LinksGlossaryResources

Case Studies

Michael Hait, CG Case Studies http://www.haitfamilyresearch.com/Pages/CaseStudies.a

spx Casefile Clues by Michael John Neill

http://www.casefileclues.com/ Honoring our Ancestors Case Study Links by

Megan Smolenyak http://www.honoringourancestors.com/library_casestudi

es.html

FamilySearchhttp://www.familysearch.org

Wiki Research Courses

https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/home.html Discussion Forums Inferential Genealogy by Tom Jones

https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/inferential-genealogy/251

U.S. Courthouse Research by Christine Rose https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/u-s-

courthouse-research/168

Genealogy Tip

Even if you can not attend a conference or lecture, review the list of topics. That topic is what the conference feels researchers need.

Who are the speakers? They are some of the leaders in the genealogical community! See if they have a blog, written a book, presented a Webinar and learn from them!

Skills to learn:

Transcribe & Abstract Old Handwriting Research reports Interviewing Citations Analyzing what you find Networking (Social Media)

Organizations

National Genealogical Society (NGS) International Society of Family History Writers &

Editors (ISFHWE) Association of Professional Genealogist (APG) Council for the Advancement of Forensic

Genealogist (CAFG) Federation of Genealogical Studies (FGS) Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)

Ethnic Societies

Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society (AAHGS)

International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS)

Italians Sons & Daughters of America (ISDA) The Society of Hispanic Historical and Ancestral

Research (SHHAR)

To check your skills…

The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen)

AG

Board for Certification of Genealogists

(BCG)CG

Take a field trip alone and/or with others

Library Society Court house – May 24! Cemetery and/or Funeral Homes Museums Historical sites in your areas Road trips

Thank you for attending our

Spring Lecture Series!

We appreciate your membership & participation.

Tina Sansonegtownma@yahoo.com