John Colletta
FGS opens on Wednesday, August 21st in Washington, DC. For those attending SLIG in 2020, you can get a preview of what you will experience, since many SLIG instructors and coordinators will be sharing their expertise throughout the conference. If you are still undecided about whether a week-long institute with expert instructors is for you […]
FGS opens on Wednesday, August 21st in Washington, DC. For those attending SLIG in 2020, you can get a preview of what you will experience, since many SLIG instructors and coordinators will be sharing their expertise throughout the conference. If you are still undecided about whether a week-long institute with expert instructors is for you […]
Are you interested in a records-based course to elevate your genealogical education? If so, check out the courses we are offering in 2020: Advanced Research Tools: Land Records, Coordinators: Richard G. Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA and Pamela Boyer Sayre, CG, FUGA Guide to Treasures Found in Federal Records, Coordinator: Michael L. Strauss, AG Immigrants to […]
The immigration saga—leaving a homeland for a new life in America—tends to be the most dramatic and momentous chapter of American family history. This course explores sources and methods for reconstructing the lives of ancestors who came from foreign lands. John Colletta, along with Deborah S. Gurtler and D. Joshua Taylor will explore the sources […]
Are you interested in a records-based course to elevate your genealogical education? If so, check out the courses we are offering in 2020: Advanced Research Tools: Land Records, Coordinators: Richard G. Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA and Pamela Boyer Sayre, CG, FUGA Guide to Treasures Found in Federal Records, Coordinator: Michael L. Strauss, AG Immigrants to […]
This award is given for scholarly contributions to the field of genealogy and family history. Since 1988, it has traditionally been given for publication efforts. This year the award was presented to John Philip Colletta, PhD, FUGA. John is not new to the UGA or the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy. […]
Rich Venezia, the owner of Rich Roots, started researching his family after his grandmother’s death. His passion for genealogy has only increased as has his desire to help others find their “rich” roots. “He believes that learning about your ancestors allow you to learn about yourself.” Rich’s own family research has provided him with ample […]
Writing a Quality Family Narrative with John Philip Colletta, Ph.D., FUGA For years you’ve been gathering information about your ancestors. You’ve made many fascinating discoveries. Now it’s time to share them. But where do you start? Right here! Three dynamic instructors are eager to share their expertise and experience to help you write the saga […]
Course 8: Beyond the Library: Using Original Source Repositories With John Philip Colletta, PhD, FUGA The materials in the Family History Library are so colossal and far-ranging that genealogists sometimes neglect to venture into the wider world of resources not available on microfilm or in digitized format. This course takes the mystery and trepidation out […]
There is still time to register to elevate your genealogical education to new heights! This is your chance to be taught by some of the best in the field of genealogy. Please join us in January for an experience of a lifetime! Courses available: Course 1: Taking Your Research to the Next Level with […]