Welcome to Genealogy Education Bytes, posted on Wednesday afternoon for the past week, where we try to highlight some of the most important genealogy and family history education items that came across my desktop since the last issue.
1) Upcoming Conferences and Institutes
* Conference Keeper Calendar - has many links to register for and/or view conferences and institutes.
* RootsTech 2026 ($$, In-person in Salt Lake City, Free Virtual) -- 5 to 7 March 2026.
* National Genealogical Society 2026 Family History Conference ($$, In-person and virtual, in Fort Wayne, Indiana) - 27 to 30 May 2026.
2 ) Upcoming Seminars, Webinars and Online Classes (times are US Pacific):
* Conference Keeper Calendar - has many links to register for and/or view seminars, webinars and classes.
* FamilySearch MonthlyWebinars (Free)
* Conference Keeper Calendar - has many links to register for and/or view seminars, webinars and classes.
* FamilySearch MonthlyWebinars (Free)
* Legacy Family Tree Webinar - Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 5 p.m.: Foundations in AI for Family History 1 of 5: What Is AI and Why It Matters to Genealogists by Andrew Redfern.
* Legacy Family Tree Webinar - Friday, 16 January 2026, 11 a.m.: Using Marriage Dispensations to Find Ancestors in Mexico by Nefi Arenas Salazar.
* Legacy Family Tree Webinar - Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 5 p.m.: Beyond the First Clue: Unraveling a Genealogical Mystery with the GPS by Gary Ball-Kilbourne.
* Legacy Family Tree Webinar - Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 11 a.m.: Advanced Topics in DNA 1 of 5: Advanced Y-DNA Evidence by Blaine D. Bettinger.
* Legacy Family Tree Webinar - Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 5 p.m.: Foundations in AI for Family History 2 of 5: Prompt Power—Getting Better Answers from AI by Andrew Redfern.
* Legacy Family Tree Webinar - Tuesday, 27 January 2026, 5 p.m.: Sorting DNA Matches with MyHeritage’s Theory of Family Relativity by Shauna Hicks.
3) Recent Podcasts:
* Ancestral Findings Podcast: AF-1226: Homestead Files, Hidden Stories | Ancestral Findings Podcast
* Ancestral Findings Podcast: AF-1227: Confessions of a Genealogist: Why I Cannot Stop Digging | Ancestral Findings Podcast
* Family Tree Talk: Thinking about marriage records…
* Research Like a Pro: RLP 392: Revisiting the Father of Cynthia (Dillard) Royston: Part 5 Research Logging and Citations
4) Recent YouTube Videos
* American Ancestors: "The Road that Made America: A Modern Pilgrim's Journey on the Great Wagon Road," with James Dodson
* Ancestry: The Untouchables: South Korea's Chaebol Empire | The Infinite Explorer with Hannah Fry | Ancestry
* BYU Library Family History Center: Using the BYU German Script Tutorial – Megan Smith (7 January 2026)
* BYU Library Family History Center: Handling Multiple Parent Child Relationships:A Guide for Complex Families in FamilySearch–Ann Tanner
* BYU Library Family History Center: Findmypast.com Update – James Tanner (11 Jan 2026)
* BYU Library Family History Center: Evaluating FamilySearch Record Hints - James Tanner (13 Jan 2026)
* Crista Cowan | The Barefoot Genealogist: Michigan: Broken Headstones & Unearthed Stories (w/ Justin Frost) | Stories That Live In Us | Ep 93
* Dallas Genealogical Society: Using Historic Newspapers to Learn More About Your German Ancestor by Baerbel K, Johnson, AG.
* Denyse Allen • Chronicle Makers: Your Family Doesn't Want Perfect
* Denyse Allen • Chronicle Makers: Why Your Most-Researched Ancestor Is Your WORST First Story
* EasyGenie: Genealogy hack: Have a Microsoft 365 subscription? Here's how to transcribe audio files for free
* Family History Fanatics: Yes, You Can Add Non-Relatives in FamilySearch (Here’s How It Actually Works)
* Family Locket: AI Transcriptions Part 1: Using AI as an Assistant for Transcribing and Abstracting
* Family Tree Support: How & Where to Research Newspapers for Genealogy and Family History
* Family Tree Support: Unlock Hidden Ancestors: The BEST Google Tips Every Genealogist Should Know!
* Family Tree Support: Hidden Gems: Little-Known Genealogy Websites for Finding Marriage Records
* Family Tree Support: I Stopped Boring My Family With Genealogy | Do THIS Instead
* Family Tree Support: 5 Powerful FamilySearch Search Strategies to Break Through Brick Walls
* Family Tree Support: The Most Important Tip for GOOD Genealogy: SOURCES Matter More Than You Think!
* Family Tree 123: WikiTree for Beginners: Why This Free Genealogy Site is Different
* Finding Family DNA: The Missing Piece Of Your Life Is A Person You’ve Never Met
* Genealogy TV: Cemetery Registry in the United States
* GeneaVlogger: What's New for Genealogy in 2026?
* Int'l Institute of Genealogical Studies: DNA Doctor: Diagnose Your Endogamy in 7 Steps, part 1
* Int'l Institute of Genealogical Studies: Palaeography: What Day is it on OS/NS Calendar?
* Italian Roots and Genealogy: The Stories Behind A Sicilian American Comedy
* Legacy Carvers: I Saved This Record Wrong. Here's What Happened.
* Legacy Tree Genealogists: The Secrets In My DNA with Richard Hill | The Legacy Tree Podcast | Legacy Tree Genealogists
* Marcia Philbrick: Hiram Currey Song Miles of His Name
* Marcia Philbrick: Hiram Miles Currey Audio Overview
* ProjectKin: Projectkin Live: Emma Explores Preview
* PSG Photo Solutions: Moving Boxes to Family History: A Photo Legacy Project That Works
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Life Memoir of Isaac Seaver (1823-1901) of Massachusetts
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Slide Show of the Seaver Descent from Robert to Randall - 12 Generations
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Isaac Seaver's Life at Age 16 in 1840 in Massachusetts
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Revolutionary War Soldier Isaac Buck's (1757-1846) Biography
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Isaac Buck's (1757-1846) Revolution War Service
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Betty and Fred's Story: The Days Before" I Do"
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Slide Show of the Life of Isaac Buck (1757 1846) of Massachusetts
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Biography of William Hutchinson (1745-1826): A Loyalist's Journey
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Life Memoir of Isaac Buck (1757-1846) in 1845 in Massachusetts
* Trace Your New England Roots: Genealogy vs. Genetic: The Shocking DNA Secret That Split A Family Tree
* Trace Your New England Roots: Your Genealogy Research Is Failing Because of This
* Trace Your New England Roots: Where Did Your New England Ancestor Go? A Migration Mystery
* WikiTree: WikiTree 1776 Project Cubicle Party (7 Jan 2026)
* WikiTree: WikiTree #SaturdayRoundup (10 Jan 2026)
* Write Your Family History With Devon Noel Lee: How to Write Historical Context Into Family Histories (Without Making Things Up) | Coaching Call
5) Did you miss the last post in this series - Genealogy Education Bytes - Week of 1 to 7 January 2026
Read past Genealogy Education Bytes here.
==============================================
The URL for this post is: https://www.geneamusings.com/2026/01/genealogy-education-bytes-week-of-8-to.html
Copyright (c) 2025, Randall J. Seaver
Please comment on this post on the website by clicking the URL above and then the "Comments" link at the bottom of each post. Share your comment on X, Facebook, or Pinterest using the icons below. Or contact me by email at randy.seaver@gmail.com. Note that all comments are moderated and may not appear immediately.
Please comment on this post on the website by clicking the URL above and then the "Comments" link at the bottom of each post. Share your comment on X, Facebook, or Pinterest using the icons below. Or contact me by email at randy.seaver@gmail.com. Note that all comments are moderated and may not appear immediately.
Subscribe to receive a free daily email from Genea-Musings using https://www.Blogtrottr.com.
No comments:
Post a Comment