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.
* 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 -- Friday, 4 September, 11 a.m.: U.S. Great Lakes Region Accreditation: A Genealogical Treasure Trove by Kaye Ford.
* Legacy Family Tree Webinar -- Wednesday, 9 September, 8:30 a.m.: 5 Ways Tax Lists Can Assist Your Pennsylvania Research by Katy Bodenhorn.
* Legacy Family Tree Webinar -- Wednesday, 9 September, 10 a.m.: 10 New Tools for Pennsylvania Research by Kory L. Meyerink.
* Legacy Family Tree Webinar -- Wednesday, 9 September, 11:30 a.m.: Top 10 Websites for Ohio Genealogy by Dana Palmer.
* Legacy Family Tree Webinar -- Friday, 11 September, 11 a.m.: Researching in Middlesex by Nick Barrett.
3) Recent Podcasts:
* Ancestors and Algorithms: Ep. 53: The Recording I Almost Didn't Make
* Ancestral Findings: Your Ancestor’s Neighbors May Hold the Clues You Need
* Family Tree Talk: Is it a rabbit hole, or thorough research?
* Research Like a Pro: RLP 425: Research Planning for Phase 5 of Cynthia Dillard's Father
4) Recent YouTube Videos:
* American Ancestors: A Woman's Place: Researching Women in the Workforce
* Ancestry Aimee: The $27 Government Record that SOLVES Ancestry Brick Walls
* BYU Library Family History Center: Understanding FamilySearch’s User Owned Trees – James Tanner (30 Aug 2026)
* Crista Cowan | The Barefoot Genealogist: "Don't Be Embarrassed": Uncovering What My Grandmother Hid (with Victoria Robinson) | Episode 126
* Data Mining DNA: How to Make a Fan Chart of Your Family Tree (Free & Done-For-You)
* Denyse Allen • Chronicle Makers: AI Did Not Make Me a Genealogy Genius
* Family History Fanatics: Is This the Best Version of GEDmatch Ever? - 2026 Website Redesign Review
* Family History Foundation: Interviewing Elderly Relatives How to Capture Their Stories While You Still Can
* Family Locket: How to Use GEDMatch Tools for DNA Analysis
* Family Tree Support: How to Build a FREE AI Genealogy Assistant with Gemini
* Family Tree Support: FamilySearch.org: 5 Tips for Free Genealogy Research
* Family Tree Support: What Are Family Tree Maker Users Saying About Our Support?
* Family Tree Support: MyHeritage MyStories Gets a Major Update: AI Editing, Audio Memories & More
* Family Tree Support: Family Tree Maker: How to Restore and Improve Old Family Photos
* Family Tree Support: Stop Asking ChatGPT to Find Your Ancestors — Try This Instead
* Family Tree Support: What Can Your AI Genealogy Assistant Actually Do?
* Family Tree 123: WikiTree Sourcer Part 2: Household Tables, Settings & More
* FamilySearch: Archivists in Action: Preserving Filipino and Portuguese Stories
* FamilySearch: Connecting Generations: Exploring the Museum of Utah
* Finding Family DNA: DNA REVEAL: We Identified Renee’s Paternal Family Line!
* Forgotten Lines: A Hidden Note, Family Tragedies, and Coney Island. Found in a Flea Market
* Genealogy TV: Finally! Organize Your AncestryDNA Matches in Under 20 Minutes
* GeneaVlogger: The Future of Genealogy, Genetic Genealogy, and DNA Testing
* Italian Roots and Genealogy: Could Your Last Name Trace Back to an Ancient Roman Family?
* Marcia Philbrick: Fifteen and Riding
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: The Life of the Frederick W. Seaver Family in 1921 in Leominster, Massachusetts
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: The Letter From Della, and Abbey Smith's Resolve in 1889
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Major Events and Milestones in the Life of Isaac Seaver (1823-1901) of Massachusetts
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Betty and Fred's Story: The Week Before Fred's Enlistment
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: A Day In the Life of the Benjamin Seaver Family of Westminster, Massachusetts in 1800
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Emily and Lyle's Story: Working the Wedding Plan -- Early June 1918
* Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Life Memoir of Sarah (Knapp) Auble (1818=1894) of New Jersey, Indsiana and Illinois
* Santa Cruz Public Libraries: GSSCC Lecture Utilizing Ancestry com with Tips, Tricks, & Tree Tactics, with Christine Klukkert
* Talking Family History: Ancestry Unpacked 2026 Tip 11 – GEDCOM Files: What They Are and How to Use Them
* The Diehl on Genealogy: Why Your European Ancestor Research Isn't Working (and How to Fix It!)
* The Formidable Genealogist: Episode 25: Do You Believe These DNA Myths??? | The Formidable Genealogist Studio Unfiltered
* The Photo Managers: Before It’s Too Late: How to Protect Your Printed Photos from Damage, Disasters, and Time
* Trace Your New England Roots: Why Your X-DNA Matches Don't Make Sense (And How to Verify Them)
* WikiTree: Member Q & A via Zoom (Aug 2026) 1 of 2
* WikiTree: Member Q & A via Zoom (Aug 2026) 2 of 2
* WikiTree: WikiTree How-To: BEE Extension for Wikidata
* WikiTree: WikiTree #SaturdayRoundup (29 Aug 2026)
* WikiTree: WikiTree Tech Talk (August 2026)
5) Did you miss the last post in this series -- Genealogy Education Bytes - Week of 20 to 26 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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