International Institute of Genealogical Studies

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New Scottish Records Course

Register Today in this New Advanced Level Course

Scottish: Emigration and Immigration Records is the latest course in our Scottish Records Certificate. Written by our Director of Scottish Studies, Morag Peers MSc, this advanced level course explores the records along with the ‘how and why’ of the movement of the Scottish population.

The course begins with an overview of the laws concerning both emigration and immigration, naturalization, nationality, and where to find the records. 

You will explore emigration from Scotland pre and post 1850. Discussions will include the Jacobite Rebellions, Highland and Lowland Clearances, the transportation of criminals, and indentured servitude. You will look at passenger lists, crew lists, shipbuilding records, Canada’s Home Children as well opportunities for women who wished to emigrate.

The course includes in depth discussions of immigration to Scotland focussing on Irish Immigration, Italian Immigration, and Jewish Immigration.

Irish immigration discussions include the Great Famine, seasonal migration, and the Post Famine Emigration both to and from Scotland. Common names, name variations, and how to locate Irish Immigrants on the census is looked at in depth.

The module which focusses on Italian Immigration to Scotland includes the history of their immigration. You will discuss Roman Catholic Records as well as the roles Italian Scots played in both WWI and WWII. WWII interment records are included in the discussion as well as where and why people were sent there.

Jewish immigration into Scotland explores the history of their immigration in the late 19th Century. You will learn about the growth of the Jewish population including their living conditions and places of worship. Also discussed is how to find Jewish immigrants in the records and the difficulties you may come across in your research.

Each module in the course contains important web links to supplement the text. These links may include reading material as well as audio/visual presentations to further your research and understanding of the subject matter. You will also find several books listed as recommended reading as you work through the course. The course material also includes several maps, timelines, and photographs which illustrate the information being presented.

Note: This course is written from a Scottish perspective. The term “emigration” is used throughout the material. Emigration refers to those leaving Scotland to goelsewhere. Conversely, “immigration” refers to those arriving in Scotland fromanother country or region.

Scottish: Emigration and Immigration

International Institute of Genealogical Studies trains professional genealogists around the world in genealogical sciences, research records, and professional development skills. As a career trade school, we offer Professional Credentials in 14 genealogical fields of study for career-minded genealogists and classes for family historians wanting to preserve genealogy, history, and knowledge for families and friends. Continuing education for librarians, law enforcement, professionals, and writers to enhance your career and capabilities. Come learn with us in a flexible, affordable, professional online education environment.

https://GenealogicalStudies.com

For Registration Information contact Angie at 800-580-0165 ext. 1 in the US and Canada or drop a note in the chat app on our website https://GenealogicalStudies.com

Contact information:
1 (800) 580-0165
Email: admin@GenealogicalStudies.com
Website: www.GenealogicalStudies.com
Blog: blog.GenealogicalStudies.com

Course Update! Irish: Land and Property Records

Course Update Written by Claire Bradley, MA

Irish: Land and Property Records (formerly Irish: Land and Administration Records) has just been updated and released on our website, GenealogicalStudies.com! Our Director of Irish Studies, Claire Bradley, MA, has revised the course with the most recent information for those researching their Irish ancestors.

This six-module course begins with the history of land tenure and identifying geographical locations. You will learn about land wars, reforms and regulations, as well as how to find your ancestor’s townland or location.

The course continues with a discussion of land deeds and the registration process for them. You will learn how to locate deeds in repositories along with their accessibility.  

Property Valuation Records are explored including the history of these records. The module contains a thorough explanation of the importance of Griffith’s Primary Valuation of Ireland, including what to look for in these valuable records.

The difference between several Estate records is examined. You will learn a description of their records, their history, along with where to find them in repositories.

The course concludes with a discussion of some lesser-known land commissions and their records. The discussion includes a general description of the records as well as their accessibility in repositories.

Each module includes a listing of websites for further information as well as a recommended reading list. 

Register Today!

Irish: Land and Property Records

International Institute of Genealogical Studies trains professional genealogists around the world in genealogical sciences, research records, and professional development skills. As a career trade school, we offer Professional Credentials in 14 genealogical fields of study for career-minded genealogists and classes for family historians wanting to preserve genealogy, history, and knowledge for families and friends. Continuing education for librarians, law enforcement, professionals, and writers to enhance your career and capabilities. Come learn with us in a flexible, affordable, professional online education environment.

https://GenealogicalStudies.com

For Registration Information contact Angie at 800-580-0165 ext. 1 in the US and Canada or drop a note in the chat app on our website https://GenealogicalStudies.com

Contact information:
1 (800) 580-0165
Email: admin@GenealogicalStudies.com
Website: www.GenealogicalStudies.com
Blog: blog.GenealogicalStudies.com

A Stellar Review

We love to hear reviews from our students!

We love to hear from our students!

Many of our students share positive comments and reviews online about our courses and instructors. This week we received a 5 Star review from one of our students, Judith T., that is so heartwarming we decided to share it. Judith has been studying genealogy with IIGS for over 20 years. She has also purchased several mentoring sessions with our instructors.

This is what Judith’s review says:

Outstanding experience with mentoring sessions
I have now purchased four 30-minute mentoring sessions with three different instructors at IIGS. They were a great value and met the highest professional standards. To ensure I got the most from each session, I wrote down and submitted my questions beforehand. In every instance, my questions were thoroughly answered. All mentors were knowledgeable , had prepared in advance, and each offered suggestions and links for further self-exploration. I am strictly a family historian and my searches have taken me around the globe. Whether it was reviewing my work to ensure I hadn’t missed important sources, figuring out obscure land records, learning how to navigate a complex database, or helping prepare a research plan for an offshore trip, in each case my experience was exceptional. I have since met and worked with professional genealogists in other institutions, and my experience with the mentors at IIGS ranked among the very best. My investment and experiences were excellent.

Thank you, Judith, for the great review!

At IIGS we strive to give our students an excellent online genealogy education. Our motto is, “Grace and Mercy for Adults who are Adulting”. We understand that, sometimes, things get in the way of plans, and we work with our students to ensure they are successful.

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International Institute of Genealogical Studies trains professional genealogists around the world in genealogical sciences, research records, and professional development skills. As a career trade school, we offer Professional Credentials in 14 genealogical fields of study for career-minded genealogists and classes for family historians wanting to preserve genealogy, history, and knowledge for families and friends. Continuing education for librarians, law enforcement, professionals, and writers to enhance your career and capabilities. Come learn with us in a flexible, affordable, professional online education environment.

https://GenealogicalStudies.com

For Registration Information contact Angie at 800-580-0165 ext. 1 in the US and Canada or drop a note in the chat app on our website https://GenealogicalStudies.com

Contact information:
1 (800) 580-0165
Email: admin@GenealogicalStudies.com
Website: www.GenealogicalStudies.com
Blog: blog.GenealogicalStudies.com

The Benefits of being an IIGS Student

Our students enjoy the benefits of studying with IIGS

Sometimes it takes a huge leap of faith to jump off the proverbial fence and dive into something new. You begin to wonder if it would be worth your time and money. You think about it again and ask yourself, “What’s in it for me? What would I gain from this?”

IIGS is not just another site offering online courses – we have a heartfelt desire to help you achieve your dreams of becoming a genealogist. You can contact us via email, our website chat app, and by phone. You’ll talk with a real person, we don’t use bots or those endless phone menus that keep you pushing numbers to actually reach someone.

Our student advisors are available to help you decide on what courses and certificate programs best fit your needs. We have student mentors who can help you navigate your course work, an educational YouTube channel with over 100 different videos, and a private student-only Facebook group to keep you up to date on our Virtual Meetings, course updates, and our special speaker events. Our students benefit from monthly Virtual Meetings with our instructors. These meetings give them a chance to ask questions, clarify course work, and learn new skills.

Our new website is user friendly to make learning fun and easy! It includes downloadable PDFs of our course content for you to print at home, or, if you prefer, you can order it already printed from our store. Some of our courses have required reading, so to save you time and money we’ve included them in our store as well.

Our courses are affordable – buy one at a time, buy a package of several to save money, or buy a full certificate program to save you even more! Study on your own time, when it fits your schedule. If something comes up, just give us a call so we can help you adjust your course start and end dates.

When you have completed a full certificate program you will be invited to participate in an online graduation ceremony that celebrates your accomplishments. You will be awarded with a recognized post nominal of PLCGS (Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies) that can be transferred to several universities for credit (such as the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland).

Many of our students have highly successful careers in the world of genealogy. Several work in the field of Genetic Genealogy solving cold cases and repatriating fallen soldiers, some work in museums or archives, some give lectures and presentations at events such as RootsTech, while others have created their own genealogical business with a wait list of clients.

What are you waiting for?

Take that leap of faith, jump off the fence!

Make your dreams of becoming a Professional Genealogist come true!

International Institute of Genealogical Studies trains professional genealogists around the world in genealogical sciences, research records, and professional development skills. As a career trade school, we offer Professional Credentials in 14 genealogical fields of study for career-minded genealogists and classes for family historians wanting to preserve genealogy, history, and knowledge for families and friends. Continuing education for librarians, law enforcement, professionals, and writers to enhance your career and capabilities. Come learn with us in a flexible, affordable, professional online education environment.

https://GenealogicalStudies.com

For Registration Information contact Angie at 800-580-0165 ext. 1 in the US and Canada or drop a note in the chat app on our website https://GenealogicalStudies.com

Contact information:
1 (800) 580-0165
Email: admin@GenealogicalStudies.com
Website: www.GenealogicalStudies.com
Blog: blog.GenealogicalStudies.com

How Can A Mentoring Appointment Help?

Student, Judith Tracey, found the help she needed from both her course and a mentoring professor appointment. Here’s her thoughts about what it’s like to attend the International Institute of Genealogical Studies and work with a mentoring professor.

International Institute of Genealogical Studies trains professional genealogists around the world in genealogical sciences, research records, and professional development skills. As a career trade school, we offer Professional Credentials in 14 genealogical fields of study for career-minded genealogists and classes for family historians wanting to preserve genealogy, history, and knowledge for families and friends. Continuing education for librarians, law enforcement, professionals, and writers to enhance your career and capabilities. Come learn with us in a flexible, affordable, professional online education environment.

https://GenealogicalStudies.com

For Registration Information contact Angie at 800-580-0165 ext. 1 in the US and Canada or drop a note in the chat app on our website https://GenealogicalStudies.com

Contact information:
1 (800) 580-0165
Email: admin@GenealogicalStudies.com
Website: www.GenealogicalStudies.com
Blog: blog.GenealogicalStudies.com