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Did You Know??

In the genealogy world we need to communicate with each other to keep abreast of the constantly evolving research methods and resources. The same is true within the National Institute for Genealogical Studies. As a student of the National Institute, there are various ways you can communicate with us and your fellow students. Here are just a few: #1. By email to the National Institute When contacting us please provide your first and last name and the course title, including the country the course applies to. i) admin@genealogicalstudies.com – for general questions; ii) alert@genealogicalstudies.com – to advise us of broken links in your course materials and assignments–please be specific as to where problem is; iii) exam@genealogicalstudies.com – questions pertaining to your course exam. #2. Attend a Virtual Meeting VIRTUAL MEETINGS ARE THE BEST PLACE TO COMMUNICATE with an instructor and fellow students. Anyone can participate! You do not have to be registered in the course to attend. Watch for our emails outlining upcoming virtual meetings dates and times. Or visit our website at www.genealogicalstudies.com, click on Information in the top menu bar, and then Virtual Learning Room for the full schedule. #3. Follow this  Blog On the right hand side of the blog  you will see Subscribe to Blog via Email. In the text box, enter your email address and click on the Subscribe button. Once subscribed, you will receive an email each time we post an article. Each blog article includes a link to write a comment or share…

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Congratulations to Sue de Groot!

Congratulations to Susanna de Groot, PLCGS for 10 years with the National Institute for Genealogical Studies! Sue is familiar to almost all students as the person who replies to questions regarding courses and assignments. Sue also does the crucial behind the scenes work  before courses are available online to students. Louise St Denis says “Sue has been an invaluable asset to both our students at the National Institute and to me personally. She has been my right arm. I can rely on Sue’s attention to detail and fantastic follow-up system. Congratulations Sue on your 10th year anniversary with the team at the National Institute for Genealogical Studies.” Aside from working at The National Institute, Sue is the owner of Windmill Genealogy Services, a professional genealogist, and lecturer specializing in Ontario and Netherlands research. Susanna is a graduate of the National Institute for Genealogical Studies and has received her Professional Learning Certificate in Canadian Records. She is the instructor for Research: Dutch Ancestors in the Netherlands, as well as the Administrative Coordinator at the National Institute. Susanna has written a number of genealogical articles and is the co-author of the book Finding Your Dutch Ancestors, published by Heritage Productions. She is a Member-at-Large on the board of the Toronto Branch-Ontario Genealogical Society and a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists-Ontario Chapter  and the National Genealogical Society. So if you find yourself talking to Sue, wish her a happy 10th anniversary! You can email congratulations at degroot [at] genealogicalstudies.com .

A GRAND TOUR OF IRELAND

Researching Irish ancestry is always a challenge! Why not move the search to the land of your ancestors and join me on a 15 day grand tour of Ireland in April 2016? Three days of research at the National Archives in Dublin and the Public Record Office in Belfast, plus a fully guided tour of many historical and interesting sites.  Sharing our research interests and “brick walls” with others is often one way of discovering more about our own family history. See the land, breathe the air … experience Ireland with Lesley Anderson!    For more information including the itinerary and how to reserve your spot – click here: https://genealogysite.wordpress.com/2015/09/21/join-me-on-an-unforgettable-adventure/   Lesley Anderson has been involved in the personal research of her family tree for over 45 years and her passion for genealogy has branched out to teaching classes, speaking at seminars and conferences, consulting, and doing research for others. She is the Canadian spokesperson for Ancestry.ca and also volunteers at the Ottawa Stake LDS Family History Center where she gets great enjoyment out of helping new and experienced genealogists with their research.   Join me on an Unforgettable Adventure! A GRAND TOUR OF IRELAND WITH PLENTY OF TIME FOR GENEALOGY RESEARCH & FUN FOR ALL! APRIL 16 – MAY 2, 2016 Land Price – $3,183.00 CDN per person (twin shared room*) + Book your own air flight *Single Room Supplement + $825.00 CLICK HERE FOR FULL TRIP ITINERARY April 2016 CIE COACH TOUR INCLUDES: 15 nights’ accommodation Exclusive transport by luxury motor coach with a…

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More New Courses for 2015 Starting NOW!

There’s nothing like looking forward to a new month of genealogy courses and this month we have quite a few new ones you’ll want to register for. New courses begin today, Monday, February 2, 2015. But there’s still time to register. Writing the Genealogist’s Memoir  As a genealogy researcher for your family, you can enhance the results of your work, as well as realize personal satisfaction and value, by creating a memoir to enlighten those who read it. Your memoir can tell them about the story behind your research: your inspiration, motivation and/or interest in genealogy; your process; “aha” moments; roadblocks and disappointments; and successes. The professional genealogist or personal historian can also offer a service to help clients create such a companion piece for their family trees or histories. This course written by Personal Historian Diane Dassow will explore the importance and value of memoir, a method for accomplishing one, and special issues to consider. Exercises will offer practical application of the material and opportunities to work on writing your memoir. The course will focus on writing as a method but will explore other options, such as audio and video, as well. To learn more about this course, check out our website.   DNA: Introduction to Genetic Genealogy This course written by Diahan Southard is a comprehensive introduction to genetic genealogy. The basics of DNA and genetic inheritance are explained in detail. The three main test types, mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), Y chromosome DNA (YDNA), and autosomal DNA (atDNA) are explored as…

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Scottish Virtual Meeting Today

Are you working on your Scottish genealogy? Join Sheena for a Virtual Meeting. Come and ask questions about our Scottish courses and your research. Thursday, May 15th at 6:00 PM EDT Sheena Tait will be hosting the Scottish Virtual Meeting. Time zones: Thursday, May 15th – 6:00 PM Eastern; 5:00 PM Central; 3:00 PM Pacific;11:00 PM in London, England; Friday, May 16th – 8:00 AM in Sydney, Australia MEETING LOCATION: http://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/scottish/ (NOTE: No user name or password required. Please type in your first and last name; then click “Enter as a Guest”.)