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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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Join The National Institute for Genealogical Studies for FREE virtual meetings on various genealogical topics. These meetings are a place to ask questions and learn methodology and resources. We hope to see you there!

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.

GENEALOGY TIP for June ... attend National Institute virtual meetings

It is with great sadness that we post this notice that Jim Avery passed away this last weekend. Jim Avery was an important part of the GenealogyWise community. His contributions to his educational chats and helping others via the Chat Room will be greatly missed. 

You can read Jim's obituary at http://www.kreamerfuneralhome.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1653829. It reads:

James V. Avery, Jr. of Dover, PA, York County died Sunday September 6, 2015 in his residence. 

Born in Harrisburg on January 11, 1949,

Looking to learn more about understanding of your ancestor’s life? The National Institute for Genealogical Studies is proud to announce a new course written by genealogist and social historian Barbara J. Starmans, PLCGS, Research: Social History.

About social history Barbara Starmans writes,

“Social History is not concerned with politics and wars, or kings and presidents, but rather with the lives of ordinary people. It is a view of history from the bottom up, rather than from the top down. Lookin

Have Italian roots? Then you'll want to check out the  newest course from The National Institute for Genealogical Studies, Italian: Civil Registration-Part 1.

Written by professional genealogist and Italian research expert Melanie D. Holtz, CG this course looks at civil registration, one of the largest and most important record sets in Italian genealogical research.

In this course, you will delve deeper into three main types of records: birth records [both regular and supplemental], marriage recor

Looking to learn more about genealogy research? Need some new skills? The National Institute for Genealogical Studies has over 200 genealogy courses and new ones starting all the time. There’s nothing like looking forward to a new month of genealogy courses and this month we have quite a few new ones you’ll want to register for. New courses begin today, Monday, February 2, 2015. But there’s still time to register.

Writing the Genealogist’s Memoir

As a genealogy researcher for your family, you can

Think you know how to use FamilySearch? Maybe you’ve never used FamilySearch? Now’s the time to learn more with the new course  Research: FamilySearch Resources - In Person and Online  from  The National Institute for Genealogical Studies.

FamilySearch is one of the important websites in the field of genealogical research. The FamilySearch free website is just one part of a larger network, provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. FamilySearch includes over 3 billion names glob

Have Canadian ancestors or just need to know more about researching archives in Canada? The National Institute for Genealogical Studies course Canadian: Archival Centres has been updated and enhanced and will help you learn more about archives and their collections in Canada. This course covers:

• Finding Aids
• National & Provincial Archives
• Local & University Archives
• Religious, Ethnic & Specialized Archives
• Using the Archival Records
• Specific Groups of Records
• And much, much, more...

Learn more about thi

The National Institute for Genealogical Studies is proud to announce a new course authored by Shauna Hicks, Australian Newspapers and Biographies.

Newspapers are a wonderful research tool as they can provide background information on our ancestors that may not be found in official documents. As well as the expected notices of births, engagements, marriages, deaths, burials and obituaries we may also find reference to their sporting activities or involvement in community events. References to inso

Researching African American  genealogy can be difficult but it is not impossible. The new National Institute for Genealogical Studies course Research: African American Ancestors focuses on three aspects of genealogical research and how these relate specifically to researching African Americans: research skill, knowledge of records, and understanding of historical context. 

The course is organized into reverse chronological eras, beginning with the twentieth century and moving through the late ni

Often in genealogical research we concentrate on researching those who lived in earlier centuries. However, documenting the lives of our more recent ancestors is equally important.

2014 marks the 100th Anniversary of World War I and the 70th Anniversary of World War II’s D-Day. In honor of this anniversary, The National Institute for Genealogical Studies is proud to announce the latest course by author and World War II researcher Jennifer Holik, Research: American World War II Ancestors - Part 1

Newspapers are an essential  resource for tracing our ancestors and now with so many websites hosting digitized newspapers, researchers can access more information about their ancestors than ever before.

The National Institute for Genealogical Studies is proud to announce the update to our popular US Newspaper Records course.

This course will introduce you to newspapers as a genealogical resource; from an introductory overview of newspapers, and a look at the history of American newspapers to acce

Searching for your Italian roots? Why not look for answers in the new course from The National Institute for Genealogical Studies, Research: Italian Ancestors?

Italian research can be done well by anyone, whether you know the Italian language or think you have linguistic ability. Most Italian records follow a standard format which is a great help when working in records created in a foreign language. Your language proficiency will grow with time and experience as you work with the records.

This co

German: Chronological Considerations  is the newest addition to our German certificate program at The National Institute for Genealogical Studies. In Chronological Considerations you will learn about the contrasts that lead to differentiations within ethnic German research depending upon the time period and geographic place. Topics covered in this course include: Points of German History, Determining Noble Jurisdictions, Reviewing sources for finding the village of origin, Types of resources for