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*'''Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy''' 11-15 January 2016 | *'''Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy''' 11-15 January 2016 '''$'''<br>The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) is a week-long intensive educational experience that takes students deep into their topic of choice. Students attending SLIG have the opportunity to advance their education with renowned genealogy experts during a week-long experience, network through special events, and tap into the wealth of resources at the nearby Family History Library.<br>SLIG is dedicated to offering courses that fill a high-intermediate and advanced-level educational need. We additionally offer a handful of courses structured to help intermediate and transitional genealogists strengthen their core understanding of the research process.<br>Visit [http://www.infouga.org/aem.php?eid=16 Utah Genealogical Association] for details. | ||
=== February === | === February === | ||
*'''RootsTech 2016''' | *'''RootsTech 2016''' 3-6 February 2016 '''$'''<br>RootsTech is the largest family history event in the world; it is the perfect place to discover, preserve, and share your family stories and connections across generations. There’s something for everyone, no matter the age and skill level.<br>Visit [https://rootstech2016.smarteventscloud.com/portal/newreg.ww RootsTech 2016] for details and registration info. | ||
=== March === | === March === | ||
*'''Family History Technology Workshop''' | *'''Family History Technology Workshop''' Learn about new emerging technology. When information is available, it can be found at [http://conferences.byu.edu/ BYU Conferences and Workshops ] (Click on the Family History tab). | ||
*'''March 5, 2016''' | *'''March 5, 2016''' | ||
The San Luis Obispo County Genealogical Society is sponsoring their 30th all-day seminar—“Genealogy | |||
It will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2016, 8-4, at the Odd Fellows Hall, 520 Dana Street, San Luis Obispo, CA. | The San Luis Obispo County Genealogical Society is sponsoring their 30th all-day seminar—“Genealogy Quest: Moving Forward into Our Past." It will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2016, 8-4, at the Odd Fellows Hall, 520 Dana Street, San Luis Obispo, CA. Nationally known speaker, J. Mark Lowe, will be a featured speaker along with professional genealogist Cafi Cohen. A fee is charged for registration. For more information and registration: [http://slocgs.org/seminar2016.html] Other questions call: 805-466-3997 | ||
Nationally known speaker, J. Mark Lowe, will be a featured speaker along with professional genealogist Cafi Cohen. | |||
A fee is charged for registration. | |||
[http://slocgs.org/seminar2016.html] Other questions call: 805-466-3997 | |||
=== April === | === April === | ||
*'''Who Do You Think You Are?-Live''' 7-8 April 2016 | *'''Who Do You Think You Are?-Live''' 7-8 April 2016 '''$''' <br>Ancestry.co.uk hosts a live event with expert help in researching family history. View registration info at [http://wdytya.seetickets.com/tour/who-do-you-think-you-are-live Who Do You Think You Are?] | ||
*The '''UGA South Davis Family History Fair''' sponsored by the Utah Genealogical Association will be held on April 23rd, 2016 at Woods Cross High School. Go to [[UGA South Davis Family History Fair]] for more information. Registration begins 1 December 2015. '''$''' | *The '''UGA South Davis Family History Fair''' sponsored by the Utah Genealogical Association will be held on April 23rd, 2016 at Woods Cross High School. Go to [[UGA South Davis Family History Fair]] for more information. Registration begins 1 December 2015. '''$''' | ||
*'''Ohio Genealogical Society Annual Conference''' 28-30 April 2016 Visit [http://www.ogs.org/conference2016/index.php OGS Conference 2016] for details. '''$''' | *'''Ohio Genealogical Society Annual Conference''' 28-30 April 2016 Visit [http://www.ogs.org/conference2016/index.php OGS Conference 2016] for details. '''$''' | ||
=== May === | === May === | ||
*'''NGS (National Genealogical Society) Conference''' | *'''NGS (National Genealogical Society) Conference''' 4–7 May 2016 '''$''' <br>The NGS 2016 Family History Conference will find genealogists from around the country gathering in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for a four-day conference with more than 150 lectures on a wide range of topics. Topics will include federal records, the law and genealogy, methodology, analysis and problem solving, military and land records, DNA, BCG Skillbuilding, and the use of technology. Among the local topics planned are Florida and Caribbean research. Registration for the conference and all related events opens on 1 December 2015.<br>Visit [http://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/ NGS 2016 Family History Conference] for details. | ||
=== June === | === June === | ||
*'''Ontario Genealogical Society: Genealogy on the Cutting Edge''' | *'''Ontario Genealogical Society: Genealogy on the Cutting Edge''' 3-5 June 2016<br>Toronto, Ontario, Canada<br>Members of all 32 branches of the Ontario Genealogical Society and other family historians from across North America and around the world will meet in Toronto in June 2016 for three days of inspiring lectures, workshops, displays, and other learning opportunities.<br>Visit [http://www.ogs.on.ca/conference/ OGS Conference 2016] for information. | ||
*'''Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR)''' | *'''Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR)''' 12-17 June 2016 Birmingham Alabama '''$'''<br> Registration for IGHR 2016 will open at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Central) on Tuesday, January 19, 2016.<br> The Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research at the Samford University Library provides an educational forum for the discovery, critical evaluation, and use of genealogical sources and methodology through a week of intensive study led by nationally prominent genealogical educators. Every year, some courses fill up in a matter of minutes, so be sure to be wherever you have your fastest internet connection at registration time. In the event that a course fills, links will be provided to online wait list forms. <br>Visit [http://samford.libguides.com/ighr IGHR] for details. | ||
*'''Palatines to America National Conference''' | *'''Palatines to America National Conference''' 22-25 June 2016 Ft. Wayne, IN '''$'''<br> Palatines to America German Genealogy Society (PalAm) is a national organization dedicated to finding German speaking ancestors and their place of origin. Whether your ancestors are from Germany, Austria, Alsace, Switzerland, Luxemborg, Lichtenstein, Poland, Russia, Denmark, Netherlands, East Prussian, Pomerania, Brandenberg, Silesia, Galicia, Bohemia or other German speaking areas, PALAM can help you find that elusive ancestor. Location varies. Visit [http://www.palam.org Palatines to America] for details. | ||
*'''Southern California Genealogy Jamboree''' | *'''Southern California Genealogy Jamboree''' 3-5 June 2016 '''$''' <br>Sponsored by the Southern California Genealogical Society. Burbank, California. Visit [http://www.genealogyjamboree.com Jamboree] for details.<br> | ||
*'''Genetic Genealogy DNA Day Conference''' | *'''Genetic Genealogy DNA Day Conference''' 2 June 2016 '''$''' <br>Sponsored by the Southern California Genealogical Society and the International Society of Genetic Genealogy (ISOGG). Burbank, California. (Part of the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree) Visit [http://www.genealogyjamboree.com Jamboree] for details.<br> | ||
=== July === | === July === | ||
*'''BYU Conference on Family History and Genealogy''' is held during the last week of July/first week of August. Visit [http://familyhistory.ce.byu.edu/ Conference on Family History] for details.'''$''' | *'''BYU Conference on Family History and Genealogy''' is held during the last week of July/first week of August. Visit [http://familyhistory.ce.byu.edu/ Conference on Family History] for details.'''$''' | ||
*'''National Institute on Genealogical Research''' The National Institute on Genealogical Research (N.I.G.R.), at the National Archives in Washington D.C. and College Park, Maryland, is an intensive program offering on-site examination of federal records. Designed for experienced researchers,''it is not an introduction to genealogy''. Information on how to register for July 2016 will be announced by December 1, 2015. Visit [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~natgenin NIGR] for details. '''$''' | *'''National Institute on Genealogical Research''' The National Institute on Genealogical Research (N.I.G.R.), at the National Archives in Washington D.C. and College Park, Maryland, is an intensive program offering on-site examination of federal records. Designed for experienced researchers,''it is not an introduction to genealogy''. Information on how to register for July 2016 will be announced by December 1, 2015. Visit [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~natgenin NIGR] for details. '''$''' | ||
<br> | *'''McHenry County Illinois Genealogical Society - Summer Conference '''July 9, 2016. Held at McHenry County College, 8900 Rt. 14, Crystal Lake, IL. Nationally know speakers include: Joshua Taylor, a featured genealogist on ''"Who Do You Think You Are"'' and ''"Genealogy Roadshow"'', Thomas MacEntee, Jennifer Holick, Tina Beaird and Tony Burroughs. Registration information will be available on http://www.mcigs.org. '''$''' | ||
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=== August === | === August === | ||
*'''International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) International Conference on Jewish Genealogy''' | *'''International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) International Conference on Jewish Genealogy''' 7-12 August 2016 Seattle, WA '''$'''<br> registration will begin on January 3, 2016, with early bird discounts applying through April 30, 2016<br> Visit [http://iajgs2016.org/ IAJGS 2016] for information. <br>The International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) is an independent non-profit umbrella organization coordinating the activities and annual conference of more than 70 national and local Jewish Genealogical Societies (JGS) around the world. For information regarding past and future conferences, visit [http://www.iajgs.org/ IAJGS]. | ||
*'''Federation of Genealogical Societies National Conference'''<br> August 31-September 3, 2016 | *'''Federation of Genealogical Societies National Conference'''<br> August 31-September 3, 2016 Springfield, IL '''$'''<br> Visit [http://www.fgs.org/cpage.php?pt=43 FGS Conference 2016] for conference information.<br> | ||
=== September === | === September === | ||
*'''New York State Family History Conference''' | *'''New York State Family History Conference''' 15-17 September 2016 Syracuse, NY '''$'''<br>Hosted by the [http://www.cnygs.org/ Central New York Genealogical Society] and the [http://newyorkfamilyhistory.org/ New York Genealogical and Biographical Society], the 2016 New York State Family History Conference will run concurrently with the annual conference of the [http://www.aphnys.org/ Association for Public Historians of New York State]. Registrants to the NYSFHC Conference are welcome to attend APHNYS lectures and field trips, and APHNYS registrants are welcome to attend NYSFHC lectures. The Third New York State Family History Conference will feature two and a half days of four simultaneous lecture tracks and field trips and will also include a vibrant exhibitor and vendor hall. Early sponsors include FamilySearch, findmypast, the New England Historic Genealogical Society and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation.<br>Registration information can be found at [http://www.nysfhc.org/registration.html NYSFHC] | ||
=== October === | === October === | ||
[[ | [[United States Research Seminar|United States Research Seminar]]: Oct. 12-16, 2015, Salt Lake City. Enrollment closed but available by Webinar. | ||
Utah Genealogical Association and Idaho Genealogical Society [http://ugagenealogy.com/aem.php?eid=13 Joint Conference] - October 11, 2014, ISU, Pocatello, ID<br> | Utah Genealogical Association and Idaho Genealogical Society [http://ugagenealogy.com/aem.php?eid=13 Joint Conference] - October 11, 2014, ISU, Pocatello, ID<br> | ||
[http://www.jcgsks.org/cpage.php?pt=107 Johnson County (Kansas) Genealogical Society Annual Seminar,] featuring Craig Scott, October 25, 2014, Overland Park, KS | [http://www.jcgsks.org/cpage.php?pt=107 Johnson County (Kansas) Genealogical Society Annual Seminar,] featuring Craig Scott, October 25, 2014, Overland Park, KS | ||
=== November === | === November === | ||