Ancestry.com is one of the most popular genealogy websites. Plenty of genealogists use it in order to get some genealogy research completed, or to put together their family tree. Ancestry.com frequently adds new stuff to its website, and occasionally offers some of their records for free access. Here is some of what is new at Ancestry.com this week. You still have a few days to go over to Fold3 and search through some Ancestry.com records that are being offered for free. The “War of 1812 Pension Files” collection is always free. Right now, until June 30, 2012, you can also … Continue reading →

Once a week, the Genealogy Podcast Roundup gives you an easy way to find brand new episodes of your favorite genealogy podcasts. You may also find some genealogy podcasts that are new to you! Sometimes, this list also includes episodes of podcasts that don’t always focus on genealogy, but have for one, particular, episode. Genealogy Gems released episode 134 on June 11, 2012. This episode is called “A Blast From The Past”. In this episode, Host Lisa Louise Cooke re-released episodes one and two of the Genealogy Gems podcast. If you only recently started listening to this podcast, then these … Continue reading →

Every week, there are plenty of genealogy classes, workshops, and events happening, all across the United States. Attending one is a great way for a genealogist to learn more about their favorite hobby. Of course, before you can attend one, you need to find out about it! Here are some upcoming genealogy events that will be going on this week. On June 19, 2012, Ancestry.com will present another Ancestry.com LIVE event. You can catch it as it is streamed live through Livestream. This one is called “Using Ancestry.com Member Profiles”. It will begin at 1:00 in the afternoon, and will … Continue reading →

Ready for some more genealogy podcast to listen to? Every week, the Genealogy Podcast Roundup brings you brand new episodes of your favorite genealogy podcasts. It also is where to find random episodes of podcasts that don’t usually focus on genealogy, but have devoted an episode to it this time. African Roots Podcast released episode number 166 on June 8, 2012. In this episode, host Angela Walton-Raji talks about an event that was occurring at the National Gallery of Art in Washington on the day she recorded this episode. She talks about several upcoming genealogy events that you can check … Continue reading →

This could be your week to take a genealogy class, or to check out a genealogy workshop or event! There are a bunch of them happening, all across the United States, each and every week. Maybe one of the genealogy events in this blog will be taking place near where you live! Today, June 10, 2012, there will be a Greater Chicago Jewish Festival. The Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will be there to answer questions and share tips on researching Jewish family history. The festival starts at 11:00 in the morning and will end at 6:00 in the evening. … Continue reading →

Ready to take a genealogy class, course, workshop, or to attend a genealogy event? There are plenty of them happening all across the United States each and every week. There could be one on this list that is near you! Today, June 3, 2012, the Jewish Genealogical Society, which is located in Denver, Colorado, will hold their annual meeting. It will begin at 10:00 in the morning, and last until 1:00 in the afternoon. Members and guest are allowed to attend for no charge. For new attendees, the charge will be $30.00 for individuals or $40.00 for families. They will … Continue reading →

Every week, there are plenty of genealogy events, workshops, and classes happening all across the United States. Genealogists who attend these events get the opportunity to learn more about their favorite hobby, to practice their research techniques, and to meet other genealogists. Here are a few of the genealogy events that will be happening this week. On May 29, 2012, the Forsyth County Public Library, which is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, will continue their series of nine free genealogy workshops. The fifth class is called “Using Tax Lists to Solve Genealogical Problems”. It will be presented by Linda Woodward … Continue reading →

Each and every week, the Genealogy Podcast Roundup brings you brand new episodes of podcasts that focus on a variety of genealogy related topics. This is where to find more episodes of your favorite genealogy podcasts. It is also where to find genealogy podcasts that are new to you. Genealogy Gems released an episode on May 19, 2012. This episode is called “Interview with Henry Louis Gates Jr on Finding Your Roots May 19, 2012”. In this episode, host Lisa Louise Cooke shares an interview she did with Henry Louis Gates Jr., who is the host of “Finding Your Roots … Continue reading →

Do you have a little extra spare time this week? You might be able to spend it at a genealogy event, class, or conference. This is a great way for genealogists to learn more about their favorite hobby and to meet other people who also enjoy genealogy. Check this list of upcoming genealogy events to see if any are happening near you! On May 21, 2012, the St. Augustine Episcopal Church, which is located in Vero Beach, Florida, will hold Genealogy Class 2 for beginners. It will begin at 10:00 in the morning and will end at noon. It will … Continue reading →