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Are you starting from scratch with figuring out DNA? Or do you have a basic handle on genetic genealogy and want to move towards an intermediate level of knowledge and skill? Do you want to master the basics of genetic genealogy research? Then this is the course for you! Introduction to Genetic Genealogy, coordinated by […]
You already likely know about FamilySearch as the go-to website for anyone wanting to research their ancestors. Did you know that FamilySearch is also an organization with a proud 128-year history and that constantly grows and keeps current with new opportunities? This new course will provide you with unique insights and resources to enhance your […]
The 2022 National Genealogical Society Family History Conference takes place this week, May 24–28, 2022, in Sacramento, California––and SLIG will be there! Come visit SLIG’s booth at the NGS Conference. We will be located at booth 214 in the Expo Hall inside the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. PRIZE GIVEAWAY! Sign up in person at […]
Are you an intermediate or advanced genealogist who wants to try something new? Are you interested in historical research methodology? Social history? Telling your ancestor’s story? Learn how research in material culture can enhance your genealogical work. Advanced Techniques: Material Culture Research Techniques for Genealogy, coordinated by Gena Philibert-Ortega, MA, MAR, will help you bring […]
Seat of government. Federal district. City without a state. Directly governed by Congress until partial home rule was granted in 1973. The District of Columbia presents unique challenges for the genealogical researcher. Offered for the first time in 2023, this course will help you find your Washington, D.C., ancestors. Capitol Kin: Researching Ancestors Who Lived […]
Seats are still available for some of the SLIG Virtual 2022 courses. Grab yours while they last! Some seats are still available for: Intermediate Foundations (coordinated by Annette Burke Lyttle, MA) Proving Your Pedigree with DNA––1 seat available (coordinated by Karen Stanbary, MA, LCSW, CG) Advanced Hispanic Research (coordinated by Debbie Gurtler, AG) Advanced Evidence […]
SLIG Fall Virtual 2022 registration opens May 14, 2022, at 12:00 pm MDT. Course Information: Still wondering which course is right for you? Check these courses out! Intermediate Foundations, coordinated by Annette Burke Lyttle, MA Proving Your Pedigree with DNA, coordinated by Karen Stanbary, MA, LCSW, CG Advanced Techniques for Mastering Online Searches and Uncovering Digital […]
Back again with all new cases! Coordinated by Angela Packer McGhie, CG, FUGA, the Advanced Evidence Analysis Practicum challenges advanced researchers to solve a different tough case each week. Participants will gain experience in planning research, conducting research on complex problems, analyzing and correlating information, and reaching conclusions. The online environment for this course facilitates […]
Are you exhausting everything online as you undertake reasonably exhaustive research? Probably not. Advanced Techniques for Mastering Online Searches and Uncovering Digital Records, coordinated by D. Joshua Taylor, MA, MLS, FUGA, will be offered during SLIG Fall Virtual 2022 for the first time in a multi-week format. This course specifically teaches advanced search skills for […]
What do you do when the records you need to answer your research question are not there? Few experiences frustrate genealogists more frequently or intensely than discovering that records are missing. The reasons for missing documents are many: burned courthouse; clerks tossing “obsolete” records; autograph hungers; relatives who just had to have that ancestral record; […]