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.
* Palatines To America National Conference ($$, In-person, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania) -- 18 to 19 June 2026.
* FEEFHS Annual Conference ($$, In-person, in Salt Lake City) -- 5 to 7 August 2026.
* Pennsylvania's Genealogy Event "PaGE" 2026 Conference ($$, Virtual) -- 6 to 8 August 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)
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, 3 June, 11 a.m.: Cracking the Case with German Records You’ve Never Used Before by Ursula C. Krause.
* Legacy Family Tree Webinar -- Friday, 5 June, 11 a.m.: Essential Skills for New Genealogists 3 of 12: U.S. Census Records from 1790-1950 and Beyond by Dave McDonald.
* Legacy Family Tree Webinar -- Tuesday, 9 June, 11 a.m.: ScribeAI: It Was There All Along…You Just Didn’t See It by Janna Helshtein.
* Legacy Family Tree Webinar -- Wednesday, 3 June, 11 a.m.: Massachusetts Land Records: Tracing Property and Ancestors by Seema-Jayne Kenney.
* Legacy Family Tree Webinar -- Friday, 12 June, 8 a.m.: Land Records of Upper Canada 1 of 3: Crown Land Petitions by Janice Nickerson.
* Legacy Family Tree Webinar -- Friday, 12 June, 9:30 a.m.: Land Records of Upper Canada 2 of 3: Heir & Devisee Commission Files by Janice Nickerson.
* Legacy Family Tree Webinar -- Friday, 12 June, 11 a.m.: Land Records of Upper Canada 3 of 3: Land Registry Office Records by Janice Nickerson.
3) Recent Podcasts:
* Ancestors and Algorithms: Ep. 40: Seven Heirs - How AI Decodes a Tennessee Probate Mystery
* Ancestral Findings: AF-1273: Tips for Writing Compelling Family History Narratives | Ancestral Findings Podcast
* Family Tree Talk: A very special announcement!
* Family Tree Talk: Why is it so difficult sometimes?
* Research Like a Pro: RLP 412: Acadian Genealogy and Ancestral Intuition with Judy Nimer Muhn
4) Recent YouTube Videos:
* Ancestry: How to Use Fold3 to Find Your Ancestors' Military Records | Tips & Tricks Virtual Event | Ancestry
* Ancestry Aimee: Don’t Get Left Behind: A Beginner’s Guide to AI & Family History
* BYU Library Family History Center: FamilySearch.org Helps - Rayanne Melick (28 May 2026)
* BYU Library Family History Center: Guided Learning with The Family History Guide - Bob Taylor (27 May 2026)
* BYU Library Family History Center: RootsTech 2026 Update – James Tanner (31 May 2026)
* BYU Library Family History Center: Adding and Correcting Information in Family Tree (for LDS) - Kathryn Grant (31 May 2026)
* Crista Cowan | The Barefoot Genealogist: Massachusetts: From Rags to Riches to Ashes to Starting Again (with Laura Tasse) | Episode 113
* Data Mining Genealogy: 4 Genealogy Finds You Missed In May 2026
* Ellen Thompson-Jennings - Family History Hound: How to Rotate Multiple Photos at Once in FOREVER (NEW Free Feature)
* Ellen Thompson-Jennings - Family History Hound: #My30 Ancestors-Using AI to Turn Family Trees Into Family Stories
* Family History Fanatics: Can You Build a Family Tree When You’re Estranged From Family?* Family History Fanatics: Can DNA Tell Which Man Is My Father? (X-DNA vs Autosomal Explained)
* Family History Foundations: The Google Maps Hack You Need! Why Ancestry FACTS Aren't Enough
* Family Tree Support: FamilySearch Just Made Merging Family Trees Safer & Easier | New Merge Experience Explained
* Family Tree Support: Legacy Family Tree 10 Update: Useful Features for Serious Family Historians
* Family Tree Support: Family Tree Maker Smart Stories Explained | Turn Your Family Tree Into Real Narratives
* Family Tree Support: Hidden Genealogy Websites Most Researchers Still Ignore #genealogy
* Family Tree Support: The Genealogist’s AI Reality Check | What AI Actually Understands About Your Family Tree
* Family Tree Support: FamilySearch Alone Isn't Enough: Expand Your Genealogy Search Today
* Family Tree Support: FamilySearch Just Added 256+ Million Records — But the AI Changes Matter Even More
* FamilySearch: How To Find Your Ancestors with Full-Text Search
* Finding Family DNA: My Birth Father's Family Ghosted Us — So I'm Speaking Out | Finding Family DNA | Ep. 44
* Genealogy TV: The Process of Genealogy Research
* Int'l Institute of Genealogical Studies: Eastern European and Jewish Genealogy-Underutilized Resources
* Italian Roots and Genealogy: Italian vs American Surnames: What’s the Difference?
* Jennifer Holik - Ancestral Souls Wisdom School: The Myths of Reconstructing World War II Military Service
* ProjectKin: Live with Barbara at Projectkin
* PSG Photo Solutions: Photo Legacy for Families Facing Dementia | Becky Ball
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Benjamin Seaver's Life in 1805 at Age 13 in Westminster, Massachusetts
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Revolutionary War Service of Rudolf Spangler (1738-1811) of York, Pennsylvania
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Life of the Henry Carringer Family in 1850 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Betty and Fred's Story: After Christmas 1943
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Slide Presentation of the Nicholas and Anna Greiser Brocke Family of Nebraska and Idaho
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Betty and Fred's Story: January to February 1944
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Slide presentation: Life Story of the Severt and Amelia (Brocke) Leland Family of San Francisco
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Life of the Nicholas Brocke Family in 1905 in Kendrick, Idaho -- Part 2
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Emily and Lyle's Story: Lyle Comes Home on Leave in July 1917
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Life Memoir of Elijah Pickrell McKnew (1836-1912) in San Francisco
* The Diehl on Genealogy: Stop Using Only Ancestry — Try These Free Genealogy Websites Instead!
* The Formidable Genealogist: Episode 12.5: Attending Genealogy Conferences | The Formidable Genealogist Studio
* The Formidable Genealogist: Episode 12.75 : Record Advocacy with Alec Ferretti | The Formidable Genealogist Studio
* The Formidable Genealogist: Episode 13: Full Text Search Changed Genealogy Forever | The Formidable Genealogist Studio
* The Formidable Genealogist: Episode 13.5: Speaking at Genealogy Conferences | The Formidable Genealogist Studio
* The Formidable Genealogist: Episode 13.75: Which Records Can You Get From NARA? | The Formidable Genealogist Studio
* The Formidable Genealogist: Level Up Your Genealogy 2 Research Boot Camp The Formidable Genealogist Webinars
* The Photo Managers: How to FINALLY Finish Your Photo Book (Even If You’ve Been Putting It Off for Years)
* Trace Your New England Roots: What Did the Puritans See in the New England Forest?
* Trace Your New England Roots: The Minister's Wife Held Hostage in the Wilderness!
* Write Your Family History With Devon Noel Lee: Where Do You Start a Family History? (Even with Missing Records)'
5) Did you miss the last post in this series -- Genealogy Education Bytes - Week of 21 to 27 May 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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