NYG&BS & the NY Public Library Present Edward T. O’Donnell, Ph.D., in New York Appearance April 20

The following news release was received from Cathy Michelsen, with NYGBS: Historian and author Dr. Edward T. O’Donnell will speak on “The Making of the Multicultural Country: Immigration and New York” NEW YORK, NY, April 6, 2011 – On Wednesday, Continue reading NYG&BS & the NY Public Library Present Edward T. O’Donnell, Ph.D., in New York Appearance April 20

Call For Papers for the April 14, 2012 Iowa Genealogical Society Spring Technology Conference

Proposals are now being accepted for the 2012 Iowa Genealogical Society Spring Technology Conference, to be held in Des Moines, Iowa, 14 April 2012. The conference will include a full day of lectures, networking luncheons, and workshops. The focus for Continue reading Call For Papers for the April 14, 2012 Iowa Genealogical Society Spring Technology Conference

Document & Photo Restoration Workshops to be Offered at FGS Conference in Springfield, Illinois

I see that Eric Basir, owner of Photo Grafix, will be giving three workshops at the upcoming Federation of Genealogical Society’s Annual Conference to take place in Springfield Illinois this next September 8-10, 2011. His workshops are as follows: Restoring Continue reading Document & Photo Restoration Workshops to be Offered at FGS Conference in Springfield, Illinois

Free Seminar on a Watershed Movement in Discovering Where to Find Your Ancestors at the Riverton FamilySearch Library

The following news release was received from Suzanne Curley, with FamilySearch: The Riverton, Utah, FamilySearch Library Hosts Event on March 19, 2011 RIVERTON, UTAH—The rapid digitization of records online is a crucial event in genealogy today, but records are appearing Continue reading Free Seminar on a Watershed Movement in Discovering Where to Find Your Ancestors at the Riverton FamilySearch Library

Register NOW for the 2011 NGS Conference in Charleston, SC

The annual NGS conference is fast approaching – this year in Charleston, South Carolina. Family Roots Publishing willl be exhibiting – with four booths this year. Look for the Family Roots Publishing Company booth in booths 109, 111, 208, 210. Continue reading Register NOW for the 2011 NGS Conference in Charleston, SC

RootsTech Conference Will Broadcast Select Sessions Free Online

The following News Releae was received from Paul Nauta at FamilySearch: SALT LAKE CITY—RootsTech, a new family history and technology conference held in Salt Lake City, Utah, February 10-12, 2011, announced today that six of its popular sessions will be Continue reading RootsTech Conference Will Broadcast Select Sessions Free Online

2011 FGS Conference Registration is Open

The following news release was received from Thomas MacEntee: “Pathways to the Heartland” – A Conference for the Nation’s Genealogists February 2, 2011 – Austin, TX. Registration for the 2011 Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference, scheduled for 7-10 September 2011 Continue reading 2011 FGS Conference Registration is Open

Johnette Brooks Offers Program at Atlanta History Center February 19, 2011

Folks in the Atlanta, Georgia area take note! Johnette Brooks is presenting a program entitled “How to Honor your African American Ancestors by Tracing, Documenting, Publishing & Donating Your Family History.” It will be held at the Atlanta History Center Continue reading Johnette Brooks Offers Program at Atlanta History Center February 19, 2011

German Genealogical Conference in Des Moines, Iowa – June 18

The German Interest Group of the Iowa Genealogy Society is sponsoring Lois Edwards as their featured speaker at their German Genealogical Conference, to be held Saturday, June 18, 2011 from 8:45 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Mercy Park Activity Continue reading German Genealogical Conference in Des Moines, Iowa – June 18

North Carolina Genealogical Society Presenting Program February 19, 2011

The Sixth Annual Speakers Forum will be presented by the North Carolina Genealogical Society at the North Carolina Museum of History on Saturday, 19 February 2011. Participants may choose one of two lectures in each of four sessions. The topics Continue reading North Carolina Genealogical Society Presenting Program February 19, 2011

Riverton FamilySearch Library Hosts Free Seminar Offering Tips on Growing Your Family Tree

The following news release was received from FamilySearch: Free Seminar Offers Tips on Growing Your Family Tree The Riverton FamilySearch Library Hosts Event on January 15 RIVERTON, UTAH — A new year is an ideal time to set a goal Continue reading Riverton FamilySearch Library Hosts Free Seminar Offering Tips on Growing Your Family Tree