CENSATIONAL CENSUS STRATEGIES
Wed, Jul 05, 2017: 11 am-12:30 pm
CCGS Education Center
The US Federal census and its “little brother,” the state census, are among the major workhorses of genealogical research. But are you getting the most out of them? This Legacy Family Tree webinar presents 20-plus tips for finding missing ancestors and mining the census for more clues for follow-up research.
GOOGLE BOOKS: THE TOOL YOU SHOULD USE EVERY DAY!
Wed, 12 July 2017: 5-6:30 pm
CCGS Education Center
Learn how to make the most 25 million digitized and searchable free books full of historical data! This Legacy Family Tree webinar will teach you the best techniques for finding fully digitized books and even translate foreign language volumes from your ancestor’s homeland. We’ll also track down maps, images, photos and more.
TIPS FOR SNAPPING PICS: HOW TO TAKE PERFECT FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS
Fri, 14 Jul 2017: 11 am-12:30 pm
CCGS Education Center
In this Legacy Family Tree webinar, you’ll learn from professional photographer, Jared Hodges, how to compose and shoot the perfect shot. Proper lighting, the right poses, what to wear, and more will be covered.
ANALYZING DOCUMENTS SPARKS IDEAS FOR FURTHER RESEARCH
Tues, 18 July 2017: 5-6:30 pm
CCGS Education Center
Taking the time to analyze documents for reliability, context and information can provided useful clues. Using these clues to map out a research plan can advance your research.
This Legacy Family Tree webinar is hosted and sponsored by the Board for Certification of Genealogists.
THE FIRELANDS, THE CONNECTICUT WESTERN RESERVE, AND THE OHIO TERRITORY
Wed, 19 July 2017: 11 am – 12:30 pm
CCGS Education Center
How did the the northeastern lands of Ohio come to be called “The Firelands”, and “The Western Reserve?” This Legacy Family Tree webinar will review these questions and also why “Ohio fever” brought a lot of settlers to the state following the Northwest Ordinance of 1787.
FAMILY HISTORY ADHESIVE: HARNESSING TECHNOLOGY TO BIND FAMILY TIES
Wed, 26 July 2017: 11 am-12:30 pm
CCGS Education Center
In this Legacy Family Tree webinar, you will learn to use the technology to create a strong family narrative together. You’ll leave with a plan for making your family history fun and strengthening your current family relationships using today’s communication and social media tools.