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Genealogy Week at Harford County Public Library (Informational Only)
Monday, January 27 through Thursday, January 30
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Virtually and FREE Harford County Public Library
Please register for each program separately.
Monday 27 Jan
Tuesday 28 Jan
Thursday 30 Jan
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American Ancestors Virtual Open House (Informational Only)
Wednesday, January 29
3:00 pm Virtually and FREE - by American Ancestors
Presented by Kathleen MacKenzie & Rhonda R. McClure
During the open house you will learn how the databases, genealogists, and millions of unique collections at American Ancestors can help! This discussion will highlight the many benefits and services available to members, including:
BILLIONS of searchable names on AmericanAncestors.org
One-on-one opportunities to work with our genealogists
Award-winning magazine and scholarly journals
Special discounts on services, events, travel, and more!
Access to MILLIONS of collections at our research center
Cost: Free
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MGS-MPT 2 hour webinar "Finding the Last Enslaver" (Informational Only)
Wednesday, February 5
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Virtually
In celebration of Black History Month, the Maryland Genealogical Society is partnering with Maryland Public Television to offer a special two-hour webinar, Finding the Last Enslaver, presented by Robyn N. Smith, on February 5, 7:00-9:00pm ET. This presentation with case studies, associated small-group discussion, and Q&A will focus on a critical step for researching the descendants of the enslaved - identifying the last enslaver prior to the abolition of slavery.
The webinar will explore sources such as probate records, court documents, tax records, and deeds, and how enslaver descendants can assist in research. The potential emotional toll of such research on the descendants of both enslaved and enslavers will be discussed.
This webinar is for intermediate-to-advanced researchers. If you would like to attend but feel you need advance preparation, MGS has several resources (particularly about African American research in Maryland) you can access beforehand. Also, registrants will receive a pre-event link to a video of another of Robyn Smith's presentations, “A Tangled Web: Researching the Enslaved in Maryland.” |
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Super Sleuth Strategies for Finding the Original Source (Informational Only)
Wednesday, February 5
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Virtually - Prince Georges Genealogical Society
Katy Bodenhorn Barnes, Director of Genealogical Programs and Services at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, will be our speaker. She has nearly 10 years experience in genealogy research and gives webinars for Legacy Family Tree. Join us to learn more about original sources and where to find them.
Members will receive a link to the virtual meeting via email a few days before the event. Guests may request an invitation by emailing president@pgcgs.org by 5 PM EST on February 4, 2025.
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What’s Been Done: Using Someone Else’s Genealogy Research (Informational Only)
Wednesday, February 12
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Virtually and Free Joint Howard and Anne Arundel County Societies
Presented by Thomas MacEntee
Whether you are new to genealogy or you’ve been working on your family history for years, incorporating the research of others can always be tricky. Here’s how to develop a proven strategy to benefit from the work of other genealogists.
Many of us as genealogists have inherited research from a relative and we are not always sure whether the content is reliable? What’s the best way to incorporate the research of others into your own research without leading to dead ends, road blocks and unnecessary detours? Here’s a road map on the best way to handle “outside research” and benefit from it as you combine the content with your own research.
Visitors may receive ZOOM link Additional details at HCGSMD Events page
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Using DNA to Connect Living People to Enslaved Ironworkers at Catoctin Furnace (Informational Only)
Thursday, February 13
1:00 pm Virtually and FREE by Maryland Archives
Join Elizabeth Anderson Comer to learn about successful efforts to trace the ancestry of enslaved African Americans who worked at Catoctin Furnace iron foundry in Frederick County. Forensic analyses and DNA sampling of human remains from the African American workers’ cemetery at the site has revealed thousands of modern relatives, including nearly 3,000 who are extremely close and include likely direct descendants. This work helps to restore personal stories. |
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Researching Famine Irish Ancestors in Ireland's Poor Law Unions (Informational Only)
Thursday, February 13
3:00 pm Virtually - and FREE by American Ancestors
Presented by Rhonda R. McClure
More than 30 million Americans have Irish Ancestry—many with ancestors who were affected by the Great Famine of 1845-1852. During this time, many relied on Ireland’s Poor Law Unions, which centered around a workhouse where people could labor to receive temporary relief from their poverty. The records produced by the Poor Law Unions can provide valuable information about your ancestors’ lives and rich historical context about the famine. Join Senior Genealogist Rhonda R. McClure as she demonstrates how to use these records in your Irish family history research.
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North Carolina History and Record Idiosyncrasies You Want to Know About (Informational Only)
Wednesday, March 5
7:00 pm Virtually
Join us to learn more about North Carolina records from Diane L. Richards, who has focused professionally on the records of North Carolina and other southern states since 2004. Diane has published many genealogical articles and a book on African American research. Many early Marylanders migrated to North Carolina, and this presentation will be of interest to many. |
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Preserving the AFRO News Archives (Informational Only)
Thursday, March 13
1:00 pm Virtually and FREE by Maryland Archives
Join Afro Charities executive director Savannah G.M. Wood for an engaging discussion about the organization’s efforts to preserve the historic AFRO American Newspapers Archives. Wood will discuss Afro Charities’s current processing project, public programs, and their redevelopment of Baltimore’s historic Upton Mansion as the public research center for the collections. |
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Genealogical Grit: Persevering Through Tough Problems (Informational Only)
Thursday, March 13 through Thursday, March 13
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Virtually and Free Joint Howard and Anne Arundel County Societies
Note that this meeting is on Thursday!
Speaker: Cari A. Taplin, CG
When an answer is elusive, do you tend to give up? Don’t stop just because one thing didn’t turn up any records for you. There are always more databases, digitized collections, online books, and so much more to find. This lecture discusses “genealogical perseverance” through examples and how they were overcome.
Topics include:
What is “Genealogical Grit” and how can it be used to excel through tough problems?
Examples of tough research problems from broken links, missing databases, lack of digitized records, and general access problems.
Examples of tough ancestor problems from individuals with the same names in the same time and place, to disappearing ancestors.
Solutions for solving these problems using methodology and strategies such as: FAN Club, DNA, timelines, and utilizing online search tools such as WorldCat, ArchiveGRID, and others to find the records, and more.
Visitors may receive ZOOM link Additional details at AAGENSOC.org Events page
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Help! I'm Stuck! Workshop on Genealogy Problems (Informational Only)
Saturday, March 15
10:00 am to 3:00 pm in person at PGCGS library - FREE event
PGCGS Library, 12219 Tulip Grove Dr., Bowie, MD 20715
Do you seem to be at a dead end in your family tree research? Need a fresh perspective on an old genealogical problem? Facing a brick wall? Challenge us to find a crack!
We can help! Drop-in to our free worksession between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.to get one-on-one help from an experienced researcher. All levels of experience are welcome; this event is free. Register on Eventbrite for PGCGS Genealogy Workshop
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No More Excuses: Ten Family History Writing Tips for Procrastinators (Informational Only)
Wednesday, April 9 through Wednesday, April 9
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Virtually and Free Joint Howard and Anne Arundel County Societies
Speaker: Lisa Ann Alzo, M.F.A.
Often the most difficult part of writing a family history is getting started. If you feel stuck due to information overload, lack of time, or writer’s block, you are not alone. In this session, learn ten simple tips to stop procrastinating and start writing!
Visitors may receive ZOOM link Additional details at HCGSMD Events page |
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MAGS 2025 Hybrid Spring Workshop and Conference (Informational Only)
Friday, April 11 through Saturday, April 12
MITAGS in Linthicum both in person and Virtual are available
Techniques to Find Unindexed Records
How MAGS Weser River Project Can Help You:
New Records, New Products, New Research Techniques
Featuring Kenneth W. Heger PhD and Debra Hoffman PLCGS
More details can be found at the MAGS website https://magsgen.com/eventListings.php?nm=19
Costs and registration will be forthcoming at the MAGS website. Stay tuned!
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