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 18th at 8:00 PM Eastern Time.
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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.
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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Have you lost the trail of your English ancestors?
Join Brenda Wheeler, PLCGS, as she goes on a search for information on English ancestry.
From hand-drawn maps to specialty spots, she guides you to some unusual ways to find those elusive ancestral stories.
Rick Voight shares insights about Photo Reminiscence in Genealogy to help you preserve and later present those memories for your family, clients, and genealogy societies.
Rick will also share about the Memory Station as a tool for expanding your genealogical practice. This special speaker will be excellent for all genealogists in Methodology courses, Personal Historian courses, Professional Development courses, and family reunion planning. All who interview relatives or clientele will want to tu
Every family has a story that has been passed down through generations.
But how do you separate fact from fiction?
Join Brenda Wheeler, PLCGS, as she unravels an age-old family story using several record sources and explains the methodology behind her research.
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Learn more about our New Personal Historian Certificate
Join Cheryl Levy, PLCGS, as she talks about the certificate program and shares information about the different courses you will be taking!
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Baffled by the Latin used in Historical Documents?
Our new course, Latin For Genealogists will have you reading, translating, and transcribing those documents with confidence.
Latin For Genealogists was written, for you, by the staff of IIGS, experts in the field of genealogy. We understand the frustration of not understanding historical documents and hitting brick walls in our research.
Course information and a registration link are on our blog
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Tell the stories of your family and clients with our Personal Historian Certificate.
Family traditions, heirlooms, precious photos, and documents are a part of ancestral history that can be preserved for future generations.
The Personal Historian Certificate will give you the skills to research and record the meaningful stories of past generations.
If you love the storytelling side of genealogy, the Personal Historian Certificate is the one for you!
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Let's Talk DNA with Claire Bradley MA
Clair’s latest YouTube video gives you an update on what’s happening with the DNA world, talks about the ‘Big Y’ test, and delves into how DNA testing can help bust a Brick Wall!
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Is one of your Genealogy Goals to Write and Publish a
Family History Book?
Join Executive Director Angela Breidenbach, PLCGS as she shares tips on successfully writing and publishing your family history.
Angela is the author of 18 published books in both indie and traditional markets and has also written many magazine articles.
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Have you dreamed of going on a Genealogical Research Trip?
Wendy Citron, PLCGS recently spent some time in Ireland, and what began as an adventure trip quickly turned into a deep exploration of her ancestral roots.
Wendy kindly shared the highlights of her trip with us and the feelings that stirred within her as she met distant relatives and stood on the ground where her third great-grandparents exchanged vows.
Can Griffith’s Valuation help with my Irish Research?
Claire Bradley, M.A. fills you in on these important records & what you’ll find in them.
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Each month we will be introducing one of our instructors.
Today we would like you to meet Cheryl Levy, PLCGS
Cheryl is a Professional Genealogist who lives in Ontario, Canada.
Check out today’s Blog Post to learn about Cheryl and her world of Genealogy
Does D-Day 80th Anniversary Matter?
June 6, 2024 is the 80th Anniversary of D-Day
Family Tree Magazine (UK Edition) has released an article written by Executive Director, Angela Breidenbach, which focuses on why D-Day is a day that truly matters, a day that should never be forgotten.
