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30 Mar - Watch video Comparing the Genealogy Giants:
Ancestry, FamilySearch, Findmypast and MyHeritage Handout for the above Video
06 Apr - Watch Video - Proven Methodology for Using Google for Genealogy More hints from speaker
13 Apr - Watch Video - Social History for Genealogists (UK) 65 mins
17-18 April - Family Tree LIVE ONLINE
20 Apr - Watch Video - FamilySearch.org: 5 Tips for Free Genealogy Research 15 mins
and - Watch Video - How to Use Cluster Genealogy a.k.a. FAN Club Research 8 mins
Link to Elizabeth Shown Mills FAN Principle
27 Apr - Watch Video - Genealogical Proof Standard 14 mins
- Watch Video - Using the Genealogical Proof Standard for Success 52 mins
- Hand Out - Genealogical Proof Standard List
04 May - Watch Video - Finding Your Royal Roots (FREE with Geni and MyHeritage) 19 mins
11 May - Watch Video - Hidden in Plain View by Mia Bennett 48 mins
Handout Download Here
18 May - Watch Video - Tidying Up Your Genealogy | The Barefoot Genealogist | Ancestry. 21 mins
Do you find yourself with multiple copies of your family tree in various places? As you have engaged in family history research have you been overcome by the "paper pile monster?" Join Crista Cowan for a look at ways to tidy up your digital and paper files. She will also share some quick tips for keeping organized as you go.
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- Watch Video - Genealogy Jargon Defined | Ancestry. 43 mins
When you first take a DNA test or start building a family tree, it can feel like you are trying to learn a new language. Join Crista Cowan for a quick look at some common genealogy and family history words, phrases, and acronyms. Learn their meanings so you can continue your family history journey with confidence.
Anytime viewing - Watch Video - Iceland has a record of its people's ancestry
going back 1,000 years 7 mins. Also showing how coronavirus can be traced around the world
For FUN - Watch Video - Brief History of the Royal Family 9 mins
(tongue in cheek version)
or be serious Watch Video - British Monarchy Family Tree 14 mins
(Alfred the Great to Queen Elizabeth II)
25 May - Watch Video - Unlocking the Power of the FamilySearch Wiki - 59 mins
An amazing research tool covering the whole world. Discover hidden genealogical data and discover ways to view it for FREE.
01 June - Watch Now - FREE Genealogical Books on the Internet Archive - 46 mins
- Watch Now - FREE Books on the Internet Archive (Short version) - 3 mins
- Watch Now - FREE Genealogical Books on the Internet Archive (LONG) - 53 mins
- Watch Now - FREE Genealogical Books on the Google Books - 15 mins
- Watch Now - FREE Genealogical Books on the Google Books - 3 mins
08 June - Watch Now - How to Organise Your Paper & Digital Files - (48) mins
NOTE: to skip preamble scroll forward to 13 minutes
also - More Info - A variety of Genealogical talks by Lisa
- More Info - Web site https://organizeyourfamilyhistory.com
15 June - Watch Now - The Future of Family History by Dr Nick Barratt
This presentation reflects on the impact of media and technology on the way we research, share and connect - looking ahead to challenges and opportunities for family history and personal heritage to help improve the lives of individuals and communities.
U3A is mentioned several times. (NOTE: the first 2 minutes the sound quality is poor then it is perfect)
also - More Info - Historians Collaborate
22 Jun - Watch Now - Ancestry DNA part 1 - Ethnicity 14 mins
Watch Now - Ancestry DNA part 2 - Matches 15 mins
29 Jun - Watch Now - Choosing a Genealogical Software Program (2016) 60 mins
06 July - Watch Now - 20 Unmissable Resources for Tracing British and Irish Ancestors on Findmypast 67 mins
13 July - Watch Now - Finding Samuel Lowe - 151 generations - 25 mins
13 July - Watch Now - Using DNA/Genetics to trace COVID-19 - 7 mins
20 July - Watch Now - Researching Your Scottish Ancestors - a Preview, by Marie Dougan - 15 mins
20 July - Watch Now - Finding your Scottish Ancestry- by James Tanner - 8 mins
20 July - Watch Now - Scotland's People & Find My Past with BrightSolid CEO - 15 mins
27 July - Watch Now - FamilySearch.org: 5 Tips for Free Genealogy Research - 15 Mins
27 July - Watch Now - "Watch" Your Ancestors on FamilySearch.org - 8 mins
3 Aug - Watch Now - Top Tips for searching Ancestry (only 10% appear in hints) 35 mins
3 Aug - Watch Now - Ancestry DNA Shared Matches to Solve Genealogy Research Questions 24 mins
10 Aug - Watch Now - Secrets to Successful Irish Family Research 60 mins
10 Aug - Watch Now - Google Earth for Genealogy. (Skip 5 minutes in) 60 mins
10 Aug - Read Now - 7 ways to preserve your family legacy for the next generation
24 Aug - Watch Now - Danny Dyer discovers he is related to royalty
24 Aug - Watch Now - Greg Davies discovers he has royal blood
24 Aug - Watch Now - When you find out your ancestor's a 'wrong-un'
31 Aug - Watch Now - Research Using FamilySearch.org Part 1 (36 mins)
31 Aug - Watch Now - Research Using FamilySearch.org Part 2 (16 mins)
31 Aug - Download - Handout for the above
07 Sep - Watch Now - AncestryDNA: Cousin Matches: Next Steps (39 mins)
07 Sep - Watch Now - AncestryDNA: ThruLines Explained (25 mins)
14 Sep - Watch Now - FindMyPast UK and Irish Genealogy Research (49 mins)
21 Sep - Watch Now - Alfred the Great to Queen Elizabeth II (15 mins)
21 Sep - Watch Now - How To Tell Who Your Ancestors Were (16 mins)
28 Sep - Watch Now - Finding Ancestors in Newspapers (28 mins)
28 Sep - Watch Now - Findmypast Expert Help - British Newspapers (16 mins)
05 Oct - Watch Now - Breaking Down Brick Walls with Mark Bayley (52 mins)
05 Oct - Watch Now - Mapping Your Ancestors with Mark Bayley (21 mins)
12 Oct - Watch Now - How to Create a Genealogy Research Notes Template in MS Word (19 mins)
12 Oct - Watch Now - How to Make Writing Source Citations Easier Using Macros (14 mins)
12 Oct - Watch Now - Date Calculator: Find the Birth Date from Age and Death Date (4 mins)
12 Oct - Link to - Date Calculator
19 Oct - CLICK Here - Family History and a Full Tree. What Now?
19 Oct - CLICK Here - Family Memories
19 Oct - CLICK Here - Find That Illusive Record at Dusty Docs
19 Oct - Watch Now - The Railway, Life & Death Project (62 mins)
26 Oct - CLICK Here - Parish and Probate Records with Celia Heritage (61 mins)
26 Oct - HANDOUT - for Parish and Probate Records with Celia Heritage
26 Oct - CLICK Here - Facebook Ancestry site for help and advice
02 Nov - Watch Now - Trifecta Research Strategy (37 mins)
02 Nov - DOWNLOAD - Trifecta Strategy spreadsheet
09 Nov - Watch Now - How to use GOOGLE LENS (53 mins)
09 Nov - Watch Now - How to Use Google Photos for Beginners (56 mins)
09 Nov - Watch Now -How to Get Better Google Search Results (51 mins)
16 Nov - Watch Now - Ancestry ThruLines - DNA (25 mins)
16 Nov - Watch Now - Crista Cowan Works with ThruLines - live (19 mins)