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Spammer Removed Today
This morning, we have received report of a spammer sending emails to GenealogyWise members. That person has been removed from the website.
GenealogyWise takes spamming very seriously. Member requests are monitored closely. When we receive a report of spamming, we remove that person from the website immediately. All content should also be removed,
If you received an email from the spammer (Erica Woodward), please know that they do not have your email address. Their post on y
New course, Creating Genealogy Programs for Adults & the Younger Generation.
This course was written by genealogist Jennifer Holik who has authored a number of books about developing genealogy programs for children and societies/libraries.
Course Description:
Engaging adults in genealogy has typically been a task for genealogical societies rather than libraries. Today however, many libraries are creating adult genealogy groups and programs. Attendance for these programs is easier to obtain th
Check out our new Instagram Account at: Instagram.com/genealogical.studies/
Available now at Genealogystore.com
Join Professor, Alison Spring, Director of Scottish Records as she shares a fun exploration of how to pronounce Scottish place names. For example, Stewartry of Kirkcudbright is not pronounced the way you might think it is!
Bring your own ancestral places and see if you can stump her. Short, sweet, and fun! Pop in to learn more about Scotland’s ancestry through the place names.
Wednesday, November 22 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89226487139?pwd=aVZ2eXVWVWRSYnRCSE1KRkV
Our Lecturing Skills course is an integral part of the Professional Development Certificate. Students learn the skills necessary for a successful lecture, including creating slides and handouts. Part of the course includes giving a Lecture on a Genealogical Topic. Please support our students and join us for their presentations.
Thursday, November 9 – 5:00 PM Eastern Time – Mona Advocaat presents “ABC Metis”
Interestingly, most Metis descendants do not know that they have Metis roots. This is Mona’
Alison Spring, our Director of Scottish Studies has shared some exciting news with us! Her article on Graveyard Research is being published in the November 2023 issue of Family Tree UK magazine. She is also hosting a webinar in connection with her article on Thursday, October 26 at 1:00 PM UK time.
https://www.family-tree.co.uk/how-to-guides/apps-and-software-for-gravestone-research/
Are you celebrating Oktoberfest with your family this year?
Have you started researching your German Ancestors?
Our elective course: Research: German Ancestors will get you on your way!
What can you do with a certificate in DNA and Genetic Genealogy? Read our latest blog post to find out! http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2023/09/iigs-student-helps-solve-john-doe/
Our website has had a major transformation! Come check it out at: https://genealogicalstudies.com
This afternoon, we have received reports of a spammer sending emails to GenealogyWise members. That person has been removed from the website.
GenealogyWise takes spamming very seriously. Member requests are monitored closely. When we receive a report of spamming, we remove that person from the website immediately. All content should also be removed,
If you received an email from the spammer (Stella Abud), please know that they do not have your email address. Their post on your member page automa
Our new website is going LIVE on 1 August 2023!
Read our latest blog post for all the details
http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2023/07/new-website-going-live/
Australian Genealogist Brian Mclachlan and his quest for genealogical truth is featured in our latest blog post.
Reminder: today is the last day to take advantage of the amazing MyHeritage discount! Check our blog post for all the details!
http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2023/06/myheritage-amazing-discount