Here at The National Institute for Genealogical Studies, we have an on-going tradition that whenever our director, Louise, is away we give a course away. So, with that being said, “While the cat is away the mice will play and give a course away”. This offer is for EVERYONE: current students, brand new students those of you who are wanting to learn more about genealogy research and our online education.
You have until the 8th of December to register for your FREE course.
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Vital records are the most important documents needed as you begin to prove your family lineage. It is necessary to know when vital records started for the researcher’s place of interest because not every state began keeping records at the same time. The records created in the last century can provide detailed information about a person. Whether a birth, marriage or death record, all ask for the full name; date and place of birth; parents' names; and in some instances, even more, in-depth inform
In order to understand where vital records can be found and what they can tell you about your ancestor, it’s important to understand a little history of these records.
Birth Records
Birth records were slow to be brought into compliance within the states. Some states were very slow to adopt the statewide recording for vital records. Georgia and New Mexico were the last two states to adopt a statewide policy in 1919. However, Texas took until 1933, to meet the 90% [of records being recorded] c
Join The National Institute for Genealogical Studies for online genealogy meetings on a range of topics designed to help you learn more about how to research your family history. These meetings are FREE and everyone is welcome to attend.
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Tuesday, July 10th at 10:00 AM EDT – Methodology with Gena Philibert-Ortega
This session is appropriate for everyone no matter which country you are researching in.
Time zones:
Tuesday, July 10th – 10:00 AM Eastern; 9:00 AM
Good News for those working on their “Eastern European Records Certificate.” The new course “Eastern European: Locating Places” is now available. The purpose of this course is to learn how to successfully determine ancestral locations in Eastern Europe in order to learn where to find the key records you need to correctly identify your ancestor. This is a 6-week Basic level course from The National Institute for Genealogical Studies. You can register for the first course beginning on July 2nd
Have any questions about your genealogy research? Attend a virtual meeting hosted by The National Institute for Genealogical Studies to get answers. These meetings are FREE. Below is the virtual meetings schedule for the month of June.
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Times given are Eastern Daylight Time.
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Saturday, June 9th at 10:00 AM EDT – Methodology with Gena Philibert-Ortega
This Virtual Meeting is appropriate for everyone no matter which country you are researching in. Join this session to
Join The National Institute for Genealogical Studies for their instructor-led virtual meetings. These genealogy meetings are free and everyone is welcome to attend.
Times given are Eastern Daylight Time.
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Tuesday, May 15th at 8:00 PM EDT – DNA with Shannon Combs-Bennett
The focus of this Virtual Meeting is the DNA testing process and how DNA can be use in genealogy research. Join Shannon to ask questions about your DNA research.
Time zones:
Tuesday, May 15th – 8:00 PM Eastern; 7:00
Want to talk genealogy? Join instructors from The National Institute for Genealogical Studies to learn more about family history research. These meetings are FREE. Below is the virtual meetings schedule for the month of April. Please note that times given are Eastern Daylight Time.
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Saturday, April 14th at 1:00 PM EDT – Canadian genealogy research with Kathryn Lake Hogan
Join Kathryn to ask questions about your Canadian research.
Time zones:
Saturday, April 14th – 1:00 PM Eastern;
Here is the list of scheduled Genealogy Virtual Meetings for the month of March hosted by The National Institute for Genealogical Studies. Mark your calendars for sessions applicable to your area of research! Sessions are FREE and led by a National Institute instructor.
Times given are Eastern Daylight Time. To check the current time and date, Log In to your Student Briefcase and click on “Time at Home Office” near the top right of the page.
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The National Institute for Genealogical Studies Announces a New Eastern European Records Certificate
Features Courses Written by Lisa Alzo, MFA
For Immediate Release
27 February 2018
The National Institute for Genealogical Studies is proud to announce a new addition to our Certificate Programs. The Eastern European Records Certificate features courses in researching various records and repositories in Eastern Europe.
Course author and
With all the snow we have been getting in parts of Canada, United States and Europe, it is a good time to hunker down and work on some family history research!
Do you have questions about your research? Join instructors from The National Institute for Genealogical Studies for FREE educational virtual meetings applicable to your research. Even if you don’t have questions you are welcome to just listen, lurk and learn! We don’t mind in the least.
Below is the virtual meetings schedule for the month
The National Institute for Genealogical Studies has their final genealogy virtual meetings for January scheduled for Thursday and Friday. These are free, genealogy meetings led by an instructor for The National Institute for Genealogical Studies. Please join us.
NOTE: Times given are Eastern Standard Time.
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On Thursday, January 25th at 1:00 PM EST Gena Philibert-Ortega will be hosting the Internet Tools virtual meeting.
Time zones:
Thursday, January 25th - 1:00 PM Eastern; Noon
Happy New Year... We hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday season. It is time to get back to work on family history!
Do you have any questions about your research? Join instructors from The National Institute for Genealogical Studies for a virtual meeting applicable to your question. Even if you don’t have questions you are welcome to just listen, lurk and learn! We don’t mind in the least. Everyone is invited to these FREE meetings.
Below is the virtual meetings schedule for the month of Januar
It is that busy time of the year! We hope you can find some time to join instructors from The National Institute for Genealogical Studies FREE virtual meetings in December.
Do you have any questions about your courses or research? Join us for a virtual meeting applicable to your question. Even if you don’t have questions you are welcome to just listen, lurk and learn! We don’t mind in the least.
Below is the virtual meetings schedule for the month of December. Mark your calendars for sessions appl
Join The National Institute for Genealogical Studies for FREE online genealogy meetings. We have a great line up of virtual meetings for November. Hope you can join us for a session applicable to your research!
Below is the virtual meetings schedule for the month of November. Mark your calendars for sessions applicable to your area of research.
NOTE: Times given are Eastern Standard Time.
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Tuesday, November 14th at 6:30 PM EST - Methodology virtual meeting with Gena Philibert-
The National Institute for Genealogical Studies has a great line up of virtual meetings for October and you're invited! Best of all, it's FREE! Hope you can join us for a session applicable to your research!
Do you have any questions about your research? Join us for a virtual meeting applicable to your question. Even if you don’t have questions you are welcome to just listen, lurk and learn! We don’t mind in the least.
Below is the virtual meetings schedule for the month of October. Mark your cale
Germans Outside of Germany is Latest Course Offering in the German Certificate Program from The National Institute for Genealogical Studies
Explores German Immigration and Ancestry Worldwide
For Immediate Release
29 August 2017
The National Institute for Genealogical Studies is proud to announce the release of the latest advanced course in the German Certificate program. German: Germans Outside of Germany explores researching German immigrants worldwide.
GERMANS OUTSIDE OF GERMANY COURSE
The latest of
We are sad to announce the passing of GenealogyWise member Charles "Chuck" Walker. Chuck passed away on July 19, 2017.
His obituary may be found online at
http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx?n=charles-walker&pid=186136529
andhttp://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Charles-W.-Walker-105005711
Chuck was a long-time member of GenealogyWise and assisted others with their genealogy via the chat room. He will be missed.
We have a great line-up of virtual meetings for July. Join us for these FREE online educational meetings.
GENEALOGY TIP for July ... attend National Institute virtual meetings to receive tips on how to write your family story.
Do you have any questions about your research? Join us for a virtual meeting applicable to your question. Even if you don’t have questions you are welcome to just listen, lurk and learn! We don’t mind in the least. NOTE: Times given are Eastern Daylight Time.
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