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.
* 5th Annual East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference ($$, In-person + Recordings, Boston, Mass.) -- 21 to 23 August 2026.
* 2026 New York State Family History Conference ($$, In-person/Virtual, New York City) -- 18 to 19 September 2026.
* 2026 Heritage Books Genealogical Conference & Cruise with Angie Bush, Blaine Bettinger, and Craig Scott ($$, In-person, Cruise from Miami, Florida) -- 6 to 17 November 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, 12 August, 11 a.m.: Citations Made Simple: Strategies for Every Genealogist by Lisa Stokes.
* Legacy Family Tree Webinar -- Tuesday, 18 August, 5 p.m.: Supercharged Research: Working with AI Tools and Meeting Genealogy Standards by David S. Ouimette.
* Legacy Family Tree Webinar -- Wednesday, 19 August, 11 a.m.: DNA in Action 4 of 6: The DNA FAN Club by Karen Stanbary.
* Legacy Family Tree Webinar -- Friday, 21 August, 11 a.m.: Migration Pathways Between Canada and the United States You Haven’t Considered by Kathryn Lake Hogan.
3) Recent Podcasts:
* Ancestors and Algorithms: Ep. 50: Can the New Genealogy AI Crack Hazel's Wall? | FamilySearch AI Research Assistant vs Ancestry AI.
* Ancestral Findings: What Funeral Home Records Can Tell You About Your Ancestors
* Research Like a Pro: RLP 422: Objective for Phase 5 of Cynthia Dillard's Father
4) Recent YouTube Videos:
* Ancestry: How to Manage Your Ancestry Family Tree for Success | Tips & Tricks Virtual Event | Ancestry
* BYU Library Family History Center: Chicago Area Research - Maureen Brady (5 August 2026)
* BYU Library Family History Center: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them - Kathryn Grant (2 Aug 2026)
* BYU Library Family History Center: Avoiding the Same Name Trap (for Latter day Saints) – Kathryn Grant (9 Aug 2026)
* BYU Library Family History Center: Introduction to the FamilySearch Help Center – James Tanner (9 Aug 2026
* Crista Cowan | The Barefoot Genealogist: Bootleggers, Mine Massacres, and Brooklyn: The Forgotten Italian West | Episode 123
* Data Mining DNA: The Free Family Photo Archive Genealogists Miss
* Family Tree Magazine: All About the Daughters of the American Revolution: Interview with Katharine Andrew | Best Websites
* Family Tree Support: How to Create Sources in Family Tree Maker 2024 | Templates vs. Basic Format
* Family Tree Support: 5 AI Prompts That Finally Cracked My Genealogy Brick Wall (Using Claude)
* Family Tree Support: How to Use ACPL to Find Genealogy Records | Step-by-Step Guide for Family History Research
* Family Tree Support: 3 Advanced ChatGPT Prompts to Break Through Genealogy Brick Walls
* Family Tree Support: How to Search Free Historical Newspapers on Elephind.com | Find Hidden Genealogy Records
* Family Tree Support: Stop Relying on Census Records Alone! Use City Directories & Newspapers to Fill the 10-Year Gaps
* Family Tree Support: Change These 3 Genealogy Habits Now | Stop Wasting Time on Your Family History Research
* Family Tree 123: WikiTree Sourcer Explained: The Free Extension Every WikiTree User Needs
* FamilySearch: How Do I Read That? AI Assistance in Old Records
* Finding Family DNA: From the Primal Wound to the Paternal Wound | Finding Family DNA | Ep. 49
* Int'l Institute for Genealogical Studies: Canva for Genealogists
* Int'l Institute for Genealogical Studies: Finding Your United Empire Loyalist Refugee and Resettlement ancestors
* Int'l Institute for Genealogical Studies: Naming Customs in Genealogy
* Italian Roots and Genealogy: Interview with Author Jennifer Anton
* Italian Roots and Genealogy: Italian Servants vs. Nobility: What Your Records Really Say
* Italian Roots and Genealogy: Italian Train Tips Nobody Tells You
* Marcia Philbrick: Blacksmith Company I Noah Briles
* Projectkin: Speakers' Corner Preview Live with Jennifer Jones, Lynda Heines and Barbara at Projectkin
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Life of the Henry Austin Carringer Family in 1898 in San Diego, California
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: The Life of Henry Austin Carringer (1853-1946) At Age 14 in Washington County, Iowa
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: 20 Free or Low Cost Genealogy Education Opportunities -- Google Gemini Response
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Betty and Fred's Story: Building a Life Together - Early August 1944
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Biography of the David and Sarah (Knapp) Auble Family of New Jersey and Indiana (1817-1904)
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Frank Walton Seaver Family Life in 1900 in Leominster, Massachusetts
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Biography of the Devier J. and Abigail A. (Vaux) Smith Family of NY, WI, IA, MO, KS and NE
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Emily and Lyle's Story: Wedding Planning - March 1918
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Life Memoir of Della (Smith) Carringer (1862-1944) in 1943 in San Diego
* Talking Family History: Ancestry Unpacked 2026 08 Search Techniques & Public Member Trees
* The Diehl on Genealogy: Genealogy on a Budget? These 7 Free Sites Are a Game Changer
* The Photo Managers: How to Download iCloud Photos to an External Hard Drive (Mac)
* Trace Your New England Roots: Don't Be Fooled by These Ancestry Myths
* Trace Your New England Roots: These 5 Free Genealogy Websites Are a Game Changer
5) Did you miss the last post in this series -- Genealogy Education Bytes - Week of 30 July to 5 August 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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