“Using Family Letters as Sources and as Characters in Family History Research” with NYG&BS Trustee, Iain H. Bruce Saturday, March 15, 2025, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Networking at 10 a.m. Virtual Meeting The fundamental purpose of family correspondence was the maintenance of kinship ties across time and space. The presentation will cover where and […]
“My Dream Week in D.C.: Exploring Federal Records” with Amanda Perrine, MSLIS Saturday, April 5, 2025, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Networking at 10 a.m. Virtual Meeting Amanda Perrine, MSLIS (Master of Science in Library and Information Services) was one of the lucky 38 lottery winners able to attend the 2024 Gen-Fed (Genealogical Institute on […]
“Let’s Write a Sketch” with Nora Galvin Saturday, May 10, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. In person and also via Zoom Begins with hospitality and a brief annual meeting as we celebrate and thank Nora for her many years of service to the society, most recently as our journal editor. Join Certified Genealogist Nora […]
“Evaluating a Genealogical Conclusion Including DNA Evidence” with Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D., J.D. Saturday, June 7, 2025, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Networking at 10 a.m. Virtual Meeting Evaluating a Genealogical Conclusion Including DNA Evidence – Incorporating DNA evidence with documentary evidence is not a simple matter. It requires careful and methodical analysis of a variety […]
“Translating, Transcribing and Summarizing Documents using AI” with Thomas MacEntee Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Networking at 10 a.m. Virtual Meeting Learn how to harness the power of artificial intelligence to assist in translating, transcribing, and summarizing a variety of genealogy records. A handwritten baptismal record from the 1800s? No problem. […]
“Online Newspapers: How Your Family Stories Went Viral” with Janeen Bjork Saturday, October 11, 2025, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Networking at 10 a.m. Virtual Meeting Newspapers were the social media of your American ancestors and their news sometimes appeared outside the hometown, county, or state. Newspaper editors read each other’s papers and reprinted each […]
Pre-conference Workshop: Prove It! Arguing Conclusions without Direct Evidence with Nora Galvin on October 28 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Visit nergc.org to register.
SAVE THE DATES, 10/29-11/1/2025, for the 18th NERGC in Manchester, NH. The featured speakers are Diahan Southard, Cari Taplin, and Annette Burke Lyttle, whose presentation to our society, “Tax Records: More Exciting Than You Think,” got rave reviews in February. Another ~40 speakers will present their programs and workshops live and in-person at the conference. […]
NERGC: “Online Newspapers: How Your Family Stories Went Viral” with Janeen Bjork Friday, October 31, 2025, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Sponsored by Connecticut Ancestry Society at the New England Regional Genealogical Conference 2025 in Manchester, New Hampshire. Newspapers were the social media of your ancestors. Editors read each others’ newspapers and reprinted stories. The […]
NERGC: Citing Sources: A Crucial Part of Genealogical Writing with Nora Galvin on October 31 from 1:45pm to 3:15pm. See nergc.org to register.
NERGC: Online Newspapers for Family History Special Interest Group facilitated by Janeen Bjork. Go to nergc.org to register.
“Why, When, Where, How, and Who: Hiring a Professional to Help with Your Research” with Heritage Detective’s Annette Burk Lyttle, CG Saturday, November 22, 2025, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Networking at 10 a.m. Virtual Meeting Sometimes we just can’t do it ourselves—we need help to break through brick walls, find elusive records, or determine […]
