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 Heritage Books Genealogical Conference & Cruise with Angie Bush, Blaine Bettinger, and Craig Scott ($$, In-person, Cruise from Miami, Florida) -- 6 to 17 November 2026.
* RootsTech 2027 ($$ in-person, Free virtual) -- 4 to 6 March 2027.
* National Genealogical Society 2027 Family History Conference ($$, In-person, Madison, Wisconsin) -- 19 to 22 May 2027.
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 -- Tuesday 27 October, 11 a.m.: Essential Photo Tools for Every Genealogist’s Toolbox: MyHeritage Edition by Diane Henriks.
* Legacy Family Tree Webinar -- Wednesday, 28 October, 11 a.m.: German Genealogy: Reconstructing Families Without Church Records by Andrea Bentschneider.
* Legacy Family Tree Webinar -- Wednesday, 28 October, 5 p.m.: From Data to Dialogue with AI 3 of 5: Creating Visuals—Images, Charts, and Timelines by Andrew Redfern and Fiona Brooker.
* Legacy Family Tree Webinar -- Fr4iday, 30 October, 11 a.m.: DNA in Action 5 of 6: Ruling Out Competing Hypotheses by Karen Stanbary.
* Legacy Family Tree Webinar -- Wednesday, 4 November, 8:30 a.m.: Uncovering Daniel Arnold's Parents Through Autosomal DNA, Probate Clues, and Geographic Proximity by Nicole Elder Dyer.
* Legacy Family Tree Webinar -- Wednesday, 4 November, 9:45 a.m.: How did you find that?! Discovering the stories in your family research (a case study) by Sharon Hoyt.
* Legacy Family Tree Webinar -- Wednesday, 4 November, 11 a.m.: Pity the Poor Pfuhl: Proving an Immigrant Identity by Warren Bittner.
* Legacy Family Tree Webinar -- Wednesday, 4 November, 12:30 p.m.: Advanced Genealogical Problem Solving: A Case Study by Michael D. Lacopo.
* Legacy Family Tree Webinar -- Friday, 6 November, 11 a.m.: Navigating the New England Region: Strategies and Resources for ICAPGen Accreditation by Bonnie Wade Mucia.
3) Recent Podcasts:
* Ancestors and Algorithms: Ep. 61: The Informant Test - Death Certificates and AI
* Family Tree Talk: Doing a little bit of time ...
* Lisa Louise Cooke's Genealogy Gems: Top Genealogy Mobile Apps - Episode 312
* Research Like a Pro: RLP 433: What Naming Patterns Can and Cannot Prove
4) Recent YouTube Videos:
* American Ancestors: Boston Book Launch: "Finding Cornerstone Stories: Uncovering Inspiration in Your Family’s History"
* Ancestry: QuestLove’s Sister Reacts to Life-Altering Family History | PBS' Finding Your Roots | Ancestry
* Ancestry: Michael Douglas Discovers SHOCKING History of Imprisonment | PBS' Finding Your Roots | Ancestry
* Ancestry Aimee: Deciphering Deed Indexes - Yes, You Still Need Them
* Beyond Generations Genealogy: Are You Missing These Clues? How to Read Historical City Directories
* Cheri Hudson Passey: GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: Relative Race Season 17 Day 7-The Joy of Finding Family
* Coni Dubois: Ancestor of the Week: Thomas William Nickerson (1871–1946) — The Livery-Stable Man of Francesville
* Crista Cowan | The Barefoot Genealogist: Talking About the Hard Stuff: The Secret to Interviewing Family (with Shelley Graham) | Episode 134
* Denyse Allen • Chronicle Makers: Get Ready to Write: Find the History to Add to Your Chronicle (Livestream)
* Ellen Thompson-Jennings - Family History Hound: Don't Let Your Family Photos Become Ghosts! | Halloween Photo Backup Reminder
* Family Locket: How do I use the People Table in the Airtable 2026 Base?
* Family Tree Support: Ancestry’s New Community Hub: How Genealogists Can Get Help, Share Ideas, and Shape Future Features
* Family Tree Support: How to Unmerge People on FamilySearch: Separate Same-Named Ancestors Without Losing Research
* Family Tree Support: 5 Reasons Family Tree Maker Can Improve Your Genealogy Research | Beyond Building a Family Tree
* Family Tree Support: Free Genealogy Resources Most Researchers Overlook! 7 Hidden Tools to Find More Ancestors
* Family Tree Support: MyHeritage MyStories Update: Turn Your Family History Into an AI Audiobook!
* Family Tree Support: MyHeritage DNA Update: Confirm Known Relatives and Uncover More Family Connections!
* Family Tree Support: RootsMagic 12 New Tree View Explained! Explore Ancestors and Descendants in One Screen
* Family Tree 123: I Have My DNA Results ... Now What? DNA Matches, Part 2
* FamilySearch: Heritage Travel Hacks for a Meaningful Family Holiday
* Forgotten Lines: Picture IN A Picture.. SOLVED! Newsies and Their Newspaper in 1910
* Genealogy Quick Start: Courthouse & Census w/ Mike & Debbie Ostler
* Genealogy TV: Discovering Your Roots: Cemetery Research Guide, Tombstone Symbols, and Find a Grave Tips
* GeneaVlogger: Live Genealogy Chat | DNA, Family History, Tree Building
* Italian Roots and Genealogy: Italian Roots with Actor & Director Anthony Robert Grasso
* Italian Roots and Genealogy: Most People Misunderstand Sicilian Genealogy
* Kentucky Tennessee Research Associates: Stories Retold of the Bell Witch & other Families
* Legacy Carvers: I Asked 3 AIs to Plan My Genealogy Research
* Marcia Philbrick: Beck Bookman Library Song
* Marcia Philbrick: Beck Bookman Library Audio Overview
* Marcia Philbrick: The Little Library That Could: The Beck-Bookman Library of Holton, Kansas
* Projectkin: Projectkin Live: Guest, Andrew Martin of @familyhistpod to talk #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #AATP
* Randy Seaver's Genea-Musings: A Day in the Life of Julia (White) Richmond of East Killingly, Connecticut in October 1890
* Randy Seaver's Genea-Musings: The Life at 13-year-old Rebecca Hill in 1802 in Hilperton, Wiltshire
* Randy Seaver's Genea-Musings: Asking AI About Genealogy Truths and Certainty Embracing the Gaps
* Randy Seaver's Genea-Musings: Betty and Fred's Story: A Wartime Christmas 1944
* Randy Seaver's Genea-Musings: Life of the Charles Auble Family in Chicago in 1903
* Randy Seaver's Genea-Musings: Emily and Lyle's Story: Suspended Animation - Mid November to Early December 1944)
* Talking Family History: Ancestry Unpacked 2026 Tips 15
* The Diehl on Genealogy: How Far Back Can You REALLY Trace Your Family Tree?
* The Photo Managers: Photo Organizing Pays More Than You Think!
* Trace Your New England Roots: The Weight of the Knife | Yellow Feather Chapter 1 (Narrated Chapter)
* Trace Your New England Roots: The Soundtrack of King Philip's War: Yellow Feather (Original Score)
* WikiTree: WikiTree #Hacktoberfest2026 (22 Oct 2026)
5) Did you miss the last post in this series -- Genealogy Education Bytes - Week of 15 to 21 October 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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