Genealogy Education Bytes - Week of 6 to 12 August 2026

  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: The Family Histories Of TV Personalities | PBS' Finding Your Roots | Ancestry

*  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

*  Findmypast:  Peterloo Massacre: Britain's Forgotten Fight for the Vote | David Olusoga 

*  Genealogy TV:  NEW Ancestry's Relationship Predictor Just Changed - Here's How It Works

*  GeneaVlogger:  Talking Genealogy, DNA Testing, & History | Answering Questions Live

*  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

*  WikiTree:  Ask Aleš: What Would You Like To Know About WikiTree Plus? w/host Greg Clark (Aug 2026)

*  WikiTree:  WikiTree #SaturdayRoundup (8 Aug 2026) #California #GoldRush

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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Copyright (c) 2026, Randall J. Seaver

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Ask AI: "Describe 20 Free or Low-Cost Genealogy Education Opportunities"

I requested the free Google Gemini 3 AI tool to "Please describe twenty free or low-cost genealogy edeucation opportunities that genealogists and family historians could use to learn genealogy research and and story writing techniques."  

(AI Gemini Notebook Infographic - 20 Free or Low-Cost Genealogy Education Opportunites)

The Google Gemini 3 response was:

20 Free or Low-Cost Genealogy Education Opportunities (Gemini 3 Response)

1. RootsTech On-Demand Library (Free)

• Focus: Genealogy research, DNA, AI tools, family history writing, software.
• Overview: Hosted by FamilySearch, this archive contains thousands of free video sessions from world-class speakers. It includes beginner guides and cutting-edge topics like using AI to transcode documents or analyze DNA matches.

2. FamilySearch Learning Center & Research Wiki (Free)

• Focus: Record research, family tree building, global geographic research.
• Overview: A massive repository of free video lessons, step-by-step guides, and record-searching strategies tailored to specific countries, states, and ethnic lineages.

3. Legacy Family Tree Webinars (Free Live / Low-Cost ~$50/year)

• Focus: AI prompt engineering, DNA triangulation, writing, brick-wall strategies.
• Overview: Features over 2,000 live and archived webinars presented by leading experts. Live broadcasts and their re-plays are completely free for 7 days post-airing.

4. BYU Family History Library Webinars & YouTube (Free)

• Focus: Research methodology, digital organization, DNA basics, tree building.
• Overview: Brigham Young University offers free live webinars and hundreds of archived tutorials covering foundational to advanced research strategies.

5. National Genealogical Society (NGS) Learning (Free / Low-Cost $35–$45)

• Focus: Core skills, AI prompting, narrative writing, record evaluation.
• Overview: NGS offers a free "Family History Skills" course for foundational knowledge, along with affordable standalone workshops on using AI to outline and write ancestor stories.

6. The Family History Guide (Free)

• Focus: Ancestry, FamilySearch, MyHeritage, storytelling, research roadmaps.
• Overview: A structured, step-by-step learning management system designed to walk beginners and intermediate researchers through family tree building, platform navigation, and writing projects.

7. FutureLearn: Tracing Your Ancestry (Univ. of Strathclyde) (Free Audit / Low-Cost Upgrade)

• Focus: Research techniques, historical context, record interpretation.
• Overview: A 6-week online course that covers the fundamentals of building a verified tree, analyzing primary sources, and synthesizing findings into readable reports.

8. Essential AI Genealogy Academy (Free Starter / Low-Cost $5–$45)

• Focus: AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, NotebookLM), historical writing, narrative crafting.
• Overview: Developed by "Coach Carole," this platform specializes in teaching researchers how to use AI models to summarize notes, transcribe handwriting, and organize family stories.

9. ConferenceKeeper (Free Directories)

• Focus: Live webinars on AI, DNA, writing, record sets, software.
• Overview: Centralized calendar portals indexing free daily virtual lectures, workshops, and user group meetings across the worldwide genealogy community.

10. U.S. National Archives (NARA) Genealogy Series (Free)

• Focus: Census data, military service records, land records, immigration.
• Overview: Free recorded lectures and guides on how to access, navigate, and transcribe federal records to build comprehensive ancestor biographies.

11. Genealogy Gems by Lisa Louise Cooke (Free Podcast/YouTube / Low-Cost Premium)

• Focus: Search strategies, Google AI/Search tools, digital organization, media creation.
• Overview: Focuses on leveraging tech, web search engines, and modern digital mapping tools to locate hard-to-find records and bring family stories to life.

12. JewishGen Learning Center & Webinars (Free / Low-Cost)

• Focus: Jewish lineage, translation, Eastern European archives, tree building.
• Overview: Specialized instructional materials, foreign language translation resources, and virtual talks for tracing Jewish ancestors across global records.

13. FamilyTreeDNA Learning Center & Webinars (Free)

• Focus: Autosomal DNA, Y-DNA, mtDNA, chromosome mapping.
• Overview: Free educational articles and webinars explaining how to analyze genetic matches, understand haplogroups, and attach DNA evidence to family trees.

14. The Genetic Genealogist (Blaine Bettinger) (Free Blog & Videos / Low-Cost Webinars)

• Focus: Advanced DNA analysis, GEDmatch, DNA Painter, AI in genetics.
• Overview: Insights from a pioneer in genetic genealogy, offering free guides and affordable webinars on analyzing complex DNA results and leveraging automated tools.

15. Ancestry Support & YouTube Channel (Free)

• Focus: Ancestry.com tools, DNA ThruLines, tree building, record hints.
• Overview: Free video series and step-by-step documentation designed to help users maximize platform tools, resolve record conflicts, and interpret genetic matches.

16. DearMYRTLE YouTube Channel  (Free)

• Focus: Practical methodology, AI testing, source citations, panel study groups.
• Overview: Interactive video discussions and live demonstrations covering research standards, document analysis, and applying new tech (like AI writing assistants) to family history.

17. ICAPGen Mentoring YouTube Channel (Free)

• Focus: Professional standards, Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS), report writing.
• Overview: Training videos focusing on evidence evaluation, research planning, and structuring clear, professional-grade written family histories.

18. Society of Genealogists (UK) Virtual Talks (Low-Cost ~$10–$25)

• Focus: British/European archives, palaeography (old handwriting), historical writing.
• Overview: Low-cost standalone webinars covering topic-specific subjects such as reading old scripts, contextualizing historical eras, and publishing family history narratives.

19. Cyndi’s List – Education Section (Free Directory)

• Focus: Categorized index of courses, writing guides, DNA portals, and AI tools.
• Overview: A organized web directory providing direct links to hundreds of free tutorials, self-study modules, and university resources across all genealogy domains.

20. Coursera & edX History & Genetics MOOCs (Free Audit Option)

• Focus: Human genetics, historical context, narrative non-fiction writing.
• Overview: Audit university-level courses for free from institutions like Harvard or Emory to strengthen background knowledge in genetic science, historical backdrop, and non-fiction story writing.

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A Google Gemini Notebook Video Overview of this post is below and on my YouTube channel:

In addition, there are several general resources that can provide free or low-cost genealogy education, including:

• Local, regional and national genealogy and family history societies -- in-person or virtual education programs and website archives.
• Hundreds of YouTube channels created by individuals, societies, groups and companies.
• Hundreds of genealogy-oriented websites created by individuals, societies, groups and companies. 
• /Facebook pages and groups created and maintained by individuals, societies, a groups, and companies

What other significant free or low-cost genealogy education opportunities can you think of?  Maybe I should ask Claude, ChatGPT and Perplexity too?

I will likely offer a similar list for higher-cost genealogy education options in the future. 

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Links to my blog posts about using Artificial Intelligence are on my Randy's AI and Genealogy page.  Links to AI information and articles about Artificial Intelligence in Genealogy by other genealogists are on my AI and Genealogy Compendium page.

Copyright (c) 2026, Randall J. Seaver

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Genealogy Education Bytes - Week of 30 July to 5 August 2026

   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.

*  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.

*  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, 5 August, 11 a.m.:  Forgotten Records: U.S. Treasury Records by Craig R. Scott.

*  Legacy Family Tree Webinar -- Friday, 7 August, 11 a.m.:  Essential Skills for New Genealogists 4 of 12: Read All About It! Newspapers, Periodicals by Dave Mc Donald.

*  Legacy Family Tree Webinar -- Tuesday, 11 August, 11 a.m.:  Using the Scandinavian Church Records on MyHeritage.com by Jenny Hansen.

*  Legacy Family Tree Webinar -- Wednesday, 12 August, 11 a.m.:  Citations Made Simple: Strategies for Every Genealogist by Lisa Stokes.

3) Recent Podcasts:

* Ancestors and Algorithms:  Ep. 49: The Research Assistant That Remembers (AI for Genealogy)

*  Family Tree Talk:  The Importance of Revisiting Memories

* Research Like a Pro:  RLP 421: The World War II Service of Bobby Gene Shults

4) Recent YouTube Videos:

*  AIGroup Innovations LLC:  Pre Release AI Research Workspace Demo

*  Ancestry: Planning a Heritage Trip to Walk Where Your Ancestors Lived | Tips & Tricks Virtual Event | Ancestry

*  Ancestry:  The Uncovering Of A Secret WWII Hero | Heir Hunters | Ancestry®

*  Ancestry Aimee:  Ancestry on Your TABLET: App v. Website

*  BYU Library Family History Center:  Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy: Where Family History Meets Criminal Investigation

*  BYU Library Family History Center:  FamilySearch's Images are Valuable Records – James Tanner (2 Aug 2026)

*  Carole McCullough Geneablogger:  When Family Trees Have Missing Branches: The Savage Investigation

* Crista Cowan | The Barefoot Genealogist:  Roots Didn’t Tell My Mother’s Story: Chris Haley on Finding His Own Identity | Episode 122

*  Denyse Allen • Chronicle Makers:  The AI Tool Mistake Family Historians Make

*  Family Locket:  Mastering Source Analysis: From Evaluating Evidence to Writing a Case Study

* Family Tree Support:  7 Best Ancestry Tools in 2026 Every Genealogist Should Be Using

* Family Tree Support:  How to Find FREE Historical Newspapers Using Google Books | A Hidden Genealogy Resource

* Family Tree Support:  Using ChatGPT for Family History: 5 Prompts That Actually Work

* Family Tree Support:  5 Free Websites to Find Marriage Records Online | Every Genealogist Should Know

* Family Tree Support:  How to Use ArchiveGrid for Genealogy | Find Hidden Records Your Ancestors Left Behind

* Family Tree Support:  Stuck in Family Tree Maker We’re Here to Help! Family Tree Support

*  FamilySearch: Birth Dates Conflict? Find the Correct Date when Records Don't Agree

*  Forgotten Lines:  The Man Who VANISHED... and His Friend SOLD Everything!

*  Genealogy Quick Start:  Trees & Manuscripts w/ Dr Debbie Abbott Ph.D

*  Genealogy TV:  AncestryDNA's New ThruLines & Family Tree Views (August 2026) BIG Improvements for Your DNA Research

*  Genealogy TV 2:  Genealogy Organization Done Right | Find Anything in Seconds

*  GeneaVlogger:  Ancestry DNA Updates ThruLines (Matches by Ancestors)

*  GeneaVlogger:  Ancestry DNA New Updates - Let's Talk About It

*  GeneaVlogger:  Big Changes at Family Tree DNA

* Italian Roots and Genealogy:  Can your surname prove you're noble?

*  Jennifer Holik  - Ancestral Souls Wisdom School: Can my veteran have two different Serial/Service Numbers?

*  NC Ancestry for Genealogy:  Explore North Carolina Ancestry Like a Pro

*  Projectkin:  Livestream with Annette Gendler, “Explore the stories in family history”

*  PSG Photo Solutions:  Before You Post: Protect Your Child’s Back-to-School Photo Legacy

*  Randy Seaver, Geneaholic:  Life of the David Auble Family In 1867 in Terre Haute, Indiana

*  Randy Seaver, Geneaholic:  Life of Mary Jane Sovereen At Age 14 in 1855 in Norfolk county, Canada West

*  Randy Seaver, Geneaholic:  The Genealogy Blues Song

*  Randy Seaver, Geneaholic:  20 Genealogy Hacks Every Genealogist Should Know and Use

*  Randy Seaver, Geneaholic:  Betty and Fred's Story: Liberty Sundays, Late July 1944

*  Randy Seaver, Geneaholic:  Life of the Martin Carringer Family in 1810 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania

*  Randy Seaver, Geneaholic:  Emily and Lyle's Story January and February 1918

*  Randy Seaver, Geneaholic:  20 Genealogy Research and Family Tree Pitfalls

*  Randy Seaver, Geneaholic:  Biography of Frank Walton and Hattie (Hildreth) Seaver of Massachusetts (1852-1922)

*  Robert Pulse - High Point North Carolina:  “Google Notebook AI”, Zotero, RootsMagic Does the record belong

*  Robert Pulse - High Point North Carolina:  "Google Notebook" Strength of Connections for Genealogy

*  Robert Pulse - High Point North Carolina:  “Google Notebook” Genealogy FAN Cluster analysis

*  Robert Pulse - High Point North Carolina:  Google Notebook Genealogy Research Plan

*  Talking Family History:  Ancestry Unpacked News ThruLines beta release July 2026 

*  The Diehl on Genealogy:  Marriage Records, Obituaries & More: Finding Maiden Names

*  The Formidable Genealogist:  Episode 22: Wait....Sears Sold Houses?! | The Formidable Genealogist Studio

*  The Formidable Genealogist:  Episode 23: National Archives Locations are Closing | The Formidable Genealogist Studio

*  The Photo Managers:  The ABCs of Photo Organizing: How to Sort Printed Photos

*  Trace Your New England Roots:  Your Genealogy Research Plan Is Broken (Here's Why)

*  WikiTree:  Member Q & A via Zoom (Jul 2026) 2 of 2

*  WikiTree:  2026 WikiTree Challenge 8 for Jen Shaffer - Kick-off ‪@theformidablegenealogist‬

*  WikiTree:  Link Builders Cubicle Party (June 2026) w/host ‪@Robinson-27225‬

*  WikiTree:  WikiTree #SaturdayRoundup (1 Aug 2026) #Twins

*  Your DNA Guide:  3 Ways Autosomal DNA Solves Family Mysteries

5) Did you miss the last post in this series -- Genealogy Education Bytes - Week of 23 to 29 July 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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Copyright (c) 2026, Randall J. Seaver

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Genealogy Education Bytes - Week of 23 to 29 July 2026

  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.

*  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.

*  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 to19 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, 29 July, 11 a.m.:  Mastering Mid-Atlantic Research: Resources and Methodologies for ICAPGen Accreditation by Alice Childs.

*  Legacy Family Tree Webinar -- Wednesday, 5 August, 12 a.m.:  Why Did They Leave? Motivations for leaving 19th Century Britain by Jenny Joyce.

*  Legacy Family Tree Webinar -- Wednesday, 5 August, 7:15 a.m.:  Introduction to New Hampshire Genealogy by Robert Weir.

*  Legacy Family Tree Webinar -- Wednesday, 5 August, 8:30 a.m.: Uncovering Pre-1900 New England Church Records by Bonnie Wade Mucia.

*  Legacy Family Tree Webinar -- Wednesday, 5 August, 9:45 a.m.: Mining Your Ancestry: Coal Mining Records at Federal & State Levels by Peggy Clemens Lauritzen.

*  Legacy Family Tree Webinar -- Wednesday, 5 August, 11 a.m.:  Forgotten Records: U.S. Treasury Records by Craig R. Scott.

*  Legacy Family Tree Webinar -- Friday, 7 August, 11 a.m.:  Essential Skills for New Genealogists 4 of 12: Read All About It! Newspapers, Periodicals by Dave Mc Donald.

3) Recent Podcasts:

* Ancestors and Algorithms:  Ep. 48: Also Known As - French Canadian Genealogy, Quebec Dit Names & AI Tools

*  Ancestral Findings:  Does the Same Last Name Mean You Are Related? | Genealogy MythBusters

*  Family Tree Magazine:  Progress on the 10 Million Names Project – An Interview with Lindsay Fulton | Ep. 209

* Family Tree Talk:  Inspiration… or perspiration? What powers family history?

*  Hittin' the Bricks With Kathleen:  Books, Blogs and B.S. (Better Sources)

* Research Like a Pro:  RLP 420: Tips for Using the New FamilySearch Simple Search Tool

4) Recent YouTube Videos:

*  American Ancestors:  "Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time" with Brad Ryan

*  Ancestry: The Secret MI5 Agent Who Left Behind A Fortune And A Dangerous Surprise | Heir Hunters | Ancestry®

*  Ancestry:  Crista Cowan Explains The Basics Of DNA | Virtual Event Clip | Ancestry®

*  Ancestry:  These Heirs Almost Inherited £150K Until A Hidden Will Was Found | Heir Hunters | Ancestry®

*  Ancestry Aimee:  DON'T MISS this IMPORTANT Full Text Search Update 2026

*  BYU Library Family History Center:  Using Goldie May as Your Family History Assistant - Kathryn Grant (23 July 2026)

*  BYU Library Family History Center:  My Family is from Wales! Now What? – Leslie Randle (12 Jul 2026)

*  Cheri Hudson Passey:  GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: The Journey to Find a Patriot with True Lewis

* Crista Cowan | The Barefoot Genealogist:  A National TV Crew Showed Up At My House: Discovering a Lost Legacy (with Melissa Stafford) | Ep 121

*  Data Mining DNA:  Genealogy Research Log: Stop Wasting Your Newspaper Subscription

*  Denyse Allen • Chronicle Makers:  The Records Are Not the Reason You Don't Have a Story

*  Ellen Thompson-Jennings - Family History Hound:  Was He Guilty or Framed

*  Family History Foundation:  Stop Losing Family History: Record Living Memories with These Genealogy Forms

*  Family Tree:  Pro tips for using Gemini with Family History research

* Family Tree Support:  3 NEW FamilySearch Labs Features That Could Change Your Research

* Family Tree Support:  How to Add Facts, Notes & Relationships in Family Tree Maker 2024

* Family Tree Support:  Find Genealogy Records You Won't See on FamilySearch or Ancestry

* Family Tree Support:  FamilySearch Just Fixed Full-Text Search! The Hidden Records You Were Missing

* Family Tree Support:  Understanding Sources & Why They Matter in Family Tree Maker 2024

* Family Tree Support:  Newspaper Finder: The Fastest Way to Discover Historical Newspapers for Your Family History

* Family Tree Support:  FamilySearch Best Tools in 2026 | 7 Powerful Features Every Genealogist Should Be Using

*  Family Tree 123:  Building Better Biographies: Wikitree

*  FamilySearch:  Discovering Your Family’s Story at the Church History Library

*  Finding Family DNA:  I Broke Into an Adoption Agency to Find My Name | Finding Family DNA | Ep. 48

*  Genealogy TV:  Find a Grave - Suggesting Edits and More Genealogy Tips & Tricks

*  GeneaVlogger:  Ancestry DNA Updated Relationship Prediction

*  GeneaVlogger:  Every Researcher Needs This Newspaper Website

*  GFO - Genealogical Forum of Oregon: Correcting DNA Misconceptions: Loyalist Susannah Lakes Maiden Name

*  Int'l Institute of Genealogical Studies: Cracking the German Code: How to read German Genealogies without Speaking German

*  Int'l Institute of Genealogical Studies: Canada's 1901 Census: The Good, the bad, the fuzzy birthdates

*  Int'l Institute of Genealogical Studies: What's New at FamilyTreeDNA?

* Italian Roots and Genealogy:  This Italian genealogy resource changes everything about ancestry research

* Italian Roots and Genealogy:  Uncovering Italy's Connection to Your Family Tree

* Italian Roots and Genealogy:  DNA testing showed I'm Italian and i never saw it coming

*  Jennifer Holik  - Ancestral Souls Wisdom School: New Series! What Genealogists Need to Know about WWI and WWII Research

*  Jennifer Holik  - Ancestral Souls Wisdom School: Verify Newspapers, Family Stories, and Online Resources with military records.

*  Projectkin:  Kathy’s Corner » Special Panel on Privacy Practices in Family History » July 2026

*  Projectkin:  Livestream: Sneak Peek at Migration Stories with Lisa Maguire

*  Randy Seaver, Geneaholic:  Abraham Kemp Family Life in 1844 in Prince Edward County, Canada West

*  Randy Seaver, Geneaholic:  Rebecca Spangler's Life at 14 in 1846 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania

*  Randy Seaver, Geneaholic:  20 Use Cases for AI in Genealogy and Family History -- Claude's List

*  Randy Seaver, Geneaholic:  Biography of the Edward and Sophia (Newton) Hildreth Family of Massachusetts (1831-1923)

*  Randy Seaver, Geneaholic:  Biography of the Henry Arnold and Amy Frances (Oatley) White Family of New England (1824-1885)

*  Randy Seaver, Geneaholic:  Emily and Lyle's Story: New Year's Eve 1917 in San Diego

*  Randy Seaver, Geneaholic:  Randy's Genealogy Week Ending 26 July 2026

*  Randy Seaver, Geneaholic:  Ancestor Biography Creation (ABC) Process: From Facts to Family Stories

*  Randy Seaver, Geneaholic: Life Memoir of Charles Auble (1849 1916) of New Jersey, Indiana, Illinois and San Diego

*  Randy Seaver, Geneaholic:  20 Genealogy Record Types That Every Genealogist Should Use

*  The Diehl on Genealogy:  Researching an Ancestor Who Died Young? Here's What Records Actually Work

*  The Formidable Genealogist:  Episode 21: Stop Searching Fold3 the Wrong Way | The Formidable Genealogist Studio

*  The Photo Managers:  Mac Duplicate Photos: What You Need to Know (PhotoSweeper + Apple Photos)

*  Trace Your New England Roots: She Killed Her Captors And Became A Legend | Hannah Duston's True Story

*  Trace Your New England Roots:  Genealogy Communities Are Sometimes Broken | Here's Why

*  WikiTree:  WikiTree Tech Talk (July 2026)

*  WikiTree:  WikiTree #SaturdayRoundup (25 Jul 2026) #EnglandWeek #England

*  Your DNA Guide:  Why Don't I Have DNA From All My Ancestors?

5) Did you miss the last post in this series -- Genealogy Education Bytes - Week of 16 to 22 July 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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