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 seminars, conferences and institutes.
* Root Cellar Spring Seminar, featuring Drew Smith, MA, MS, MS ($$, In-person, in Sacramento California) - 18 April 2026.
* MGC Spring Seminar 2026: Branches & Bytes: Exploring AI in Genealogy with Steve Little and Mark Thompson ($$, In-person, in Kansas City, Missouri) - 18 April 2026.
* 'Navigating the Future' - Guild of One-Name Studies Conference 2026 ($$, In-person, Portsmouth, England) - 24 to 26 April 2026.
* National Genealogical Society 2026 Family History Conference ($$, In-person and virtual, in Fort Wayne, Indiana) - 27 to 30 May 2026.
2 ) Upcoming 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)
* RootsTech 2019-2026 On-Demand Sessions (Free)
* Legacy Family Tree Webinar - Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 9:45 a.m.: DNA Matches: Getting Answers from Unresponsive Cousins by Kate Penney Howard.
* Legacy Family Tree Webinar - Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 11 a.m.: PANEL: DNA Surprises and Family Identity: A Guide to Preparation, Processing, and Family Storytelling by Laura Hedgecock.
* Legacy Family Tree Webinar - Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 11 a.m.: Advertising the Law: The Gems in the Legal Notices by Judy G. Russell.
* Legacy Family Tree Webinar - Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 5 p.m.: From Research to Data with AI 3 of 5: Organising Information—Tables, Tags, and Templates by Andrew Redfern.
* Legacy Family Tree Webinar - Friday, 10 April 2026, 11 a.m.: Black and White Southern Families in Southern Plantation Records by Ari Wilkins.
* Ancestors and Algorithms: Ep. 31: The Homestead Claim That Vanished | AI-Assisted Homestead and Land Record Research
* Ancestral Findings: AF-1257: John and Abigail Adams, Duty, Distance, and Daily Life | Ancestral Findings Podcast
* Family Tree Talk: How to make sure your tree is secret & other tips
* Research Like a Pro: RLP 403: Transforming Court Records Research with AI: Analyzing
4) Recent YouTube Videos
* AIGroup I nnovations LLC: Genealogy Genie AI AI Agent Driven Genealogical Research Platform March 2026
* American Ancestors: The Houses of Guinness
* Ancestry: Women Who Shaped America: Women’s History Month | Tips & Tricks Virtual Event | Ancestry
* Ancestry Aimee: Easiest, Safest Way to Use A.I.
* BYU Library Family History Center: Beyond the Census: Finding the 'Invisible' Ancestors in Institutional Records -James Tanner
* Carole McCulloch Geneablogger: Live with Jennifer Jones
* Cheri Hudson Passey: GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show The British Institute with Todd Knowles and Megan Heyl.
* Crista Cowan | The Barefoot Genealogist: Kentucky: Postmasters & Snapping Turtles (with Caitlyn Bruns & Paul Abell) | Episode 104
* DearMYRTLE's Archive: Mondays with Myrt - 30 Mar 2026
* Ellen Thompson-Jennings - Family History Hound: You'll Want to Get a MyHeritage DNA Kit After You See This Video
* Family History Fanatics: Why DNA Matches Look WRONG When Twins Are Involved | Genetic Genealogy Explained
* Family History Foundation: 1810 Census: How to Verify You Found the Same Family (1800-1810)
* Family Locket: How can I use Ancestry Custom Clusters to Find Matches Relevant to My Research Question
* Family Tree Support: AI in Genealogy: What to Worry About—and How to Fix It
* Family Tree Support: I Tested Ancestry’s AI Story Feature… Here’s What Genealogists Need to Know
* Family Tree Support: 4 Essential Genealogy Websites Every Researcher Should Be Using
* Family Tree Support: Bring Your Ancestors Back to Life: Restoring Old Photos with AI Using Gemini
* Family Tree Support: Must-Use ChatGPT 5 Features for Family History Research (Save Hours Every Week!)
* Family Tree Support: Free Newspaper Records for Genealogy: The Hidden Goldmine Most Researchers Miss
* Family Tree Support: 3 Biggest Family Tree Maker 2024 Issues & Fix Them in Minutes!
* FamilySearch: Exploring Sunken Slave Ships: Tara’s Powerful Mission
* FamilySearch: FamilySearch Global Tech Forum 2026: AI Updates You Need to Know
* FamilySearch: Heritage, Hope, and Space with José Hernández
* FamilySearch: Zico: The White Pelé Shares His Inspiring Story
* FamilySearch: Thank YOU for an Unforgettable RootsTech 2026
* Finding Family DNA: After 42 Years… A Mother Finally Finds Her Son
* Genealogy With Amy Johnson Crow: 5 Timeless Genealogy Tips I Swear By
* GeneaVlogger: Talking Genealogy, DNA Testing, & History | Answering Questions Live
* How We Got Here Genealogy: They Had to Leave Everything:
* Int'l Institute of Genealogical Studies: United Empire Loyalists: Black Loyalists
* Int'l Institute of Genealogical Studies: Canadian Records: Voyageurs and Coureurs des bois: Fur Traders in the Wilderness
* Italian Roots and Genealogy: Italian Genealogy: Following Noble Bloodlines in Campania
* Italian Roots and Genealogy: Inside Ray Vento's Italian Family Roots
* Italian Roots and Genealogy:
* Legacy Carvers: I Created A Comic Book Version Of My Mystery Uncle
* Lisa Louise Cooke's Genealogy Gems: Time and place for genealogy research
* National Genealogical Society: NGS 2026 Family History Conference Preview
* ProjectKin: Projectkin Live: Watch as friends explore a new series
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Emily Auble's World In 1916 in San Diego
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: James Kemp's Story in 1880 in Norfolk County, Ontario
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: ABC Biography of the Frederick Schaffner (1828 1899) Family of Germany and San Francisco
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Betty and Fred's Story: July and August 1943
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Life Story of the Frederick Schaffner (1828 1899) Family of Germany, New York and San Francisco
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: The Watchful House on 30th Street Remembers: The South Lot On the Block
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Life Memoir of Frederick Schaffner (1828-1899) in San Francisco
* The Photo Managers: Turn Your Photos Into a Beautiful Book Using Canva
* Trace Your New England Roots: 300 Years of Lies | Debunking New England's Oldest Legend
* Trace Your New England Roots: Genealogists Keep Making This Mistake With Old Wills
* Trace Your New England Roots: Could Your Ancestors Be Connected to Welsh Royalty? The Cadwalader Case
* WikiTree: WikiTree #SaturdayRoundup (28 Mar 2026)
5) Did you miss the last post in this series -- Genealogy Education Bytes - Week of 19 to 25 March 2026?
Read past Genealogy Education Bytes here.
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NOTE: If I missed an upcoming conference or webinar, or a useful podcast or video, in this time period, please let me know in a comment or an email.
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