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How do you find a “SIG” (Special Interest Group) to further your research?

Join Mentoring Professor, Cheryl Levy, PLCGS, as she explains what a Special Interest Group is, and how to find one that will add to your genealogical research.

Cheryl demonstrates how to use Google’s advanced search features to narrow down your query.  She then takes you through the FamilySearch Wiki to find specific SIGs.

Cheryl is the host of our popular Internet Tools Virtual Meeting which is held monthly. Visit our YouT

Join mentoring professor, Yechezkel Bund, PLCGS, to learn how to use chromosome mapping in understanding your DNA tests.

In this informative video, Yechezkel gives a thorough explanation of Chromosomal Inheritance and explains how to make a Chromosome Map using DNA Painter.

Conquer your fear of public speaking while learning the skills needed to create informative and engaging presentations.

This course is an integral component of our Professional Development Certificate, or it can be taken as an elective or for personal interest.

As it is a ‘hands-on’ course, it is only offered 3 times a year.

Registration is currently open for the next start date of April 7

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for Course Information and a Registration Link

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Wondering what we do at IIGS?

We teach you how to find your ancestors and tell their stories!

Executive Director, Angela Breidenbach, PLCGS

shares how we support you in your Genealogical Journey

Come learn with us!

14 Certificate Programs

240 Different Courses

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Explore the new Irish Census Website with Claire Bradley, MA.

Claire shares an overview of the new site with detailed explanations and a demonstration of how the new search page works. She also goes over some important things you will need to do to preserve your past research.

Are you heading to RootsTech 2025?

We are, too!

Stop by our booth – Angie is looking forward to meeting you

Check out our Exclusive RootsTech 2025 Special Offers 

Details on our Blog

Watch the incredible story of two women who were best friends prior to WWll, separated during the Holocaust, and reunited decades later.

Hosted by Drew von Hasselbach and Leslie Stojsic

Now on our YouTube channel!

Morag Peers, MSc, Director of Scottish Records, at Rootstech 2025 with two Webinars!

On Friday, March 7 at 3:30 PM Eastern Time, she is partnering with Claire Bradley, MA (our Director of Irish Studies) and genealogist Ciara Chivers. Join them for a lively discussion titled “Scottish and Irish Genealogical Connections”.

Morag is online the next day, Saturday, March 8 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, with a presentation called “Top 10 Resources for Getting Started With Your Scottish Research - And How to

Claire Bradley, MA, is our Director of Irish Studies

She has three in person presentations and is partnering with our Director of Scottish Studies, Morag Peers, MSc, and Genealogist Ciara Chivers for an online event.

Join Claire as she shares her passion for genealogy!

Our YouTube channel has over 70 videos!

IIGS is all about teaching you how to tell your family stories.

Meet our Professional Genealogists as they share their tips and tricks for researching, fun historical stories, and explore the many career opportunities in the field.

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Dive Ancestry’s ThruLines with Claire Bradley, MA

When Claire found a mystery match on her profile, she delved into her family tree to find out who this person was.

Was he an ancestor that she was unaware of?

Follow Claire’s method of proving or disproving this mystery man using her in depth knowledge of her family tree, the 1911 Census of Ireland, and DNA Painter.

Video Bonus! Claire introduces Yechezkel Bund, PLCGS, our new co-director of DNA and Genetic Genealogy. Yechezkel has completed our DNA

Discover the records of your ancestors who served in the British Military! Learn where to find their service records, what the records contain, and the pensions they received. The course includes detailed timelines, regimental organization, and the roles women played in the service of their countries.

This fully updated course replaces the following three courses: English/Scottish: Occupations – Military & Services, Scottish/English: Military & Services, and Irish: Military, Naval and Pension Rec

Join Cheryl Levy, PLCGS, as she shows you how to use MS Word for Genealogy!

Cheryl explains what all those buttons mean at the top of your Word document, how to jazz up your formatting using different font functions, write top-notch transcriptions using superscript, and insert photos, shapes, and tables.

Added Bonus: Cheryl shares one of her favourite sites for free webinars!

There is so much useful information in this video, you’ll want to bookmark it for future reference!

Course Update!

Research: Irish Ancestors

This intermediate level course gives you a solid foundation for researching your Irish Ancestry. Looking at the first two centuries of Irish family history, the course covers both Northern Ireland, which remains part of Britain, and the Republic of Ireland, which has been independent since 1922.

Course information and a registration link is on our blog

Research: Irish Ancestors

Last month our Executive Director, Angela Breidenbach, was invited to take part in the WikiTree challenge.

The reveal was posted on YouTube on 18 December.

Check it out to see what Angie learned about her family!

We are pleased to introduce our new team member, Morag Peers MSc,

Director of Scottish Studies.

Morag is a Professional Genealogist living in Glasgow, Scotland. She has been passionate about family history and genealogy since her teens. Morag has been known to take some of her clients on walking tours where their ancestors lived and worked.

Meet Morag in our latest blog post

Are you curious about Genetic Genealogy but unsure of where to start?

DNA: Introduction to Genetic Genealogy will give you a firm understanding of the basics of DNA testing and how it can be applied to your genealogical research.

The updated course is Available Now on our website!

Information on the course and a registration link is on our Blog

We are excited and honoured that Angie has been invited to be a guest star for the challenge!

WikiTree is a free website that allows users to work on their family trees while collaborating on a single worldwide family tree.

Angie’s challenge will take place during the week of December 5 – 12 with the reveal being live-streamed on YouTube on December 18^th at 8:00 PM Eastern Time.

Course Update!

English: Census Records Including Wales

Historic census records hold a wealth of material for genealogists. These important records not only help you find your ancestors, but they can also give you a snapshot of their lives.

English: Census Records including Wales will take you from early census records beginning in 1801 through to the 1939 National Register of England and Wales.

Course Information and a registration link is on our Blog

What is the Log of Logs?

What information does it contain?

Join Brenda Wheeler, PLCGS, as she explores the pages for information on her ancestors.

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Research With Confidence ~ Study at Your Own Pace