Ferndale Genies

Genies next meeting: Monday, Feb 15 at 1:00. The Zoom link will be sent the day before. Your Genies are looking forward to seeing you.

So many conferences are coming up. This is an ideal time to try some out with no airlines or hotel rooms.

Featured Free Conference. Of course, it’s RootsTech. This year free and global. More than 150,000 from around the world have registered so far.

RootsTech Virtual Event 2021 is FREE! February 25-27 this month! This is a 24/7 event with classes and events following the rotation of the earth. The home page is: https://www.rootstech.org/?lang=eng and the short registration form is right on the home page along with lots of info about the event. Don’t be tempted to skip the keynote speakers. That can be the richest part.

I suggest you sign up for the RootsTech newsletter at the very bottom of the home page. I’m guessing that is the same as the “blog”. Everything is new and different so we can’t base it on our memories of the past.

Featured Paid Conferences

I have had my eye on this Jamboree for a few years but never went to San Diego for it. Now is the time.

First, Early Bird Date is April 26. I’ll give you the non-member prices but sometimes becoming a member is a better deal. You do the math.

The Jamboree (June 14-15) is $155 for non-member early bird including 6 live and your choice of 20 recorded sessions. The Plus level includes all 56 lectures.

The Genetic Genealogy (June 4-5) is $150 for 6 live and 10 recorded plus $20 if you are not registering for the Jamboree. The Plus Level includes all 26 lectures.

All the details at https://genealogyjamboree.com/

Other conferences

You'll get 15 presentations (listed on the link) that you can download and keep, along with several live Q&As, access to professional genealogists through the discussion boards. Sign up now to reap the rewards of a fun-filled genealogy weekend - and watch your family tree grow.

Early Discount 21% with this code: VirtualConf21. Regular $199.

Look for the tab halfway down “Scheduled Speakers” for the topics.

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Registration for the National Genealogical Society (NGS) 2021 Family History Conference opens 1 February, 1:00 p.m. (EST). Plans for the forty-third annual conference include a full week of virtual events* for individuals, societies, and organizations 17-21 May 2021.

The main event for individuals runs from Wednesday and Thursday, 19‒20 May. The NGS premier two-day virtual conference event―NGS 2021 Live! ―features award-winning authors Dani Shapiro and Ric Murphy; an opening session by esteemed genealogist and Virginia expert Barbara Vines Little; and presentations by nationally recognized speakers. Live and on-demand choices. More than a few hundred dollars.

German Events

From Linda B: FYI for folks wishing to learn more about researching German ancestors, especially those who settled in Wisconsin.

This seminar is available through the Wisconsin Historical Society: https://wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Event/EV7998

The Lives and Times of Our German Speaking Ancestors

Mar 6

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CDT

This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Max Kade Institute for German American Studies

Event Details

Saturday, March 6, 2021

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CDT

$40 with 10% discount for members of the Wisconsin Historical Society, Friends of the Max Kade Institute or the Wisconsin State Genealogical Society.

Register by Thursday, March 4, 2021

Germans were the largest immigrant group to settle in Wisconsin during the 19th century. Join the Wisconsin Historical Society for an online workshop that will help trace your family history back to these early settlers from German-speaking Europe.

In this workshop we will explore resources that simplify the process of researching your family history and gain access to information that goes beyond names and dates, helping you paint a picture of the world your ancestors lived in. Learn about why Germans came to America, look at community documents, and examine brick walls that sometimes slow the research process.

Other German Events. I have not attended any of these conferences or webinars. Caution: Where the time zone is not specified, you need to check the websites. I don’t know if any of these are free.

Sat, Feb 13 @ 2 PM CST -- “Help! I Don’t Speak the Language: Tips and Tricks for Deciphering Foreign Language Records” by Katherine Schober (she is known for her translations old German handwriting), a free webinar hosted by the Appleton Public Library https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3TB7D1-XSWCK_z7NH4cN1A

Wed, Feb 17 at 7pm – “Researching Prussian and Pomeranian Genealogy in Poland” by Jason Kruski https://dcgs.org/eventListings.php?nm=105

2021 Virtual IGGP Conference

“Researching Together Worldwide / Weltweit Gemeinsam Forschen”

17 July to 24 July 2021

The International German Genealogy Partnership is thrilled to announce that the 2021 International German Genealogy Conference, previously cancelled as an in-person event due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will now be held virtually from 17 July to 24 July 2021 with the theme of “Researching Together Worldwide / Weltweit Gemeinsam Forschen”. This new format will allow both passionate genealogists and expert speakers from around the world – including many from our partner organizations in Germany – to attend and participate. Will you be one of them?

https://iggpartner.org

2021 Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International Conference

Oct 12 – 16^th Presentations throughout the conference will explore the history, culture, and traditions of the people who lived in present-day Czech Republic and Slovakia.

https://cgsi.org/news-events/2021-cgsi-conference

2021 International Germanic Genealogy Conference

July 16-18, 2021 virtual with a full conference experience.

https://iggpartner.org/cpage.php?pt=145

Federation of East European Family History 2021 Conference Going Virtual

Aug 11 – 13, 2021

(German track, Polish track & 6 others. More details will follow on their website https://feefhs.org/ )