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Updated Website Orientation!

On 8 November 2023, Angela Breidenbach, Executive Director, hosted an updated orientation on our new website.

http://www.genealogicalstudies.com

Angela gave a tour of the new site and explained its various features. She demonstrated how to make changes to your profile page, access your courses and grades and an overview of the store.

The orientation has been recorded and is available on our…

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Added by Kimberly Murray on November 15, 2023 at 2:22pm — No Comments

Published Article in the "Genealogical forum of Oregon"

Having started a formal education in genealogy in May of 2016 and having finished the Intermediate Level at the National Institute of Genealogy, I am proud to announce I got an article published in the Genealogical Forum of Oregon.  My article only required two edits, and my article was listed on the cover of "The Bulletin: Quarterly Magazine of the Genealogical Forum of Oregon"  Volume 73, Number 1.  September 2023. …

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Added by Donna House Steiger on October 18, 2023 at 1:09pm — 1 Comment

Colonial Passports: Traveling to Native & Foreign Lands in America

What can colonial passports tell us about our ancestors in the colonies? The details can be overwhelming and miles of travel completed on these trips are fascinating. Most would travel in groups, but many small parties traveled from South Carolina to the Natchez located in the Mississippi territory during the 18th century. 

We have just completed an article on this subject and the link is below. Don't overlook these records when researching colonial America. Enjoy Your Journey to the…

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Added by Carol @Piedmont Trails on June 4, 2023 at 8:44pm — 1 Comment

June Classes Start Tomorrow!

June classes start tomorrow! What are you studying this month? Our Canadian Records Certificate includes courses on the Canadian Census at both the Basic and Intermediate levels as well as a…

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Added by Kimberly Murray on June 4, 2023 at 1:13pm — No Comments

New Director of Italian Studies

Welcome Melanie Holtz to our Faculty Team as the Director of Italian Studies. She will be hosting our Italian Virtual Meetings, as well as updating our Italian Records packages and adding new Italian course material. We invite our students and followers to give her…

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Added by Cheryl Levy PLCGS on May 20, 2023 at 2:24pm — No Comments

New Student Advising Director

The International Institute of Genealogical Studies is pleased to welcome back…

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Added by Cheryl Levy PLCGS on May 18, 2023 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Genealogy Jobs: Business Skills

Interested in developing Business Skills to take your genealogical research to the next level? Our Business Skills Package includes 18 courses to give students a good understanding of how to start and manage a genealogical business. Blog:…

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Added by Cheryl Levy PLCGS on May 12, 2023 at 6:30am — No Comments

Genealogy Jobs Part 2

The field of genealogy has great opportunity for professional genealogists. Consider your goals and make a decision for how to use your genealogy skills for future employment. Read the latest blog post by Angela Breidenbach, our Executive Director. Blog:…

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Added by Cheryl Levy PLCGS on May 4, 2023 at 10:00am — No Comments

Jobs for a Professional Genealogist?

Are there really genealogy jobs out there? YES! There are a lot of different job opportunities to investigate. What kind of jobs are available for a professional genealogist? Read the latest blog post by Angela Breidenbach, our Executive Director. Blog:…

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Added by Cheryl Levy PLCGS on May 3, 2023 at 10:24pm — No Comments

Back of Mystery Lady Post card

Added by Kimberlee A Dyer on April 3, 2023 at 2:23pm — 4 Comments

Happy St Patrick's Day

Happy St Patrick’s Day: Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh!

From the International Institute Team. Celebrate your Irish Roots and Good Luck with your Irish Research! Blog http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2023/03/happy-st-patricks-day/…

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Added by Cheryl Levy PLCGS on March 17, 2023 at 12:28am — No Comments

Our Team is Growing

The International Institute of Genealogical Studies is pleased to introduce another addition to our Faculty Team. Jennifer Roodzant has joined us full-time as an adjunct professor focusing on DNA and American Records, particularly the Southern States. She will be hosting Virtual Meetings, as well as filling the role of Student Advisor. Please welcome our newest adjunct professor on the Institute’s Faculty Team. Blog:…

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Added by Cheryl Levy PLCGS on February 9, 2023 at 10:44pm — 3 Comments

Happy New Year 2023

Added by Cheryl Levy PLCGS on December 31, 2022 at 4:24pm — No Comments

Happy Holidays 2022

Tis the season for celebrations.

Whatever the holiday you are celebrating in December,

Whether you are celebrating the season with sleigh bells through the snow,

or a picnic on the beach, or somewhere in between,

From all of us at the International Institute of Genealogical Studies,

we would like to wish one and all –

a Happy and Safe Holiday Season,…

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Added by Cheryl Levy PLCGS on December 24, 2022 at 11:33pm — No Comments

Seasons Greetings

Hi Folks

Trust we all have a merry Xmas and a happy new year. Thanks to Cheryl for all her support and advice on GenealogyWise.

cheers

brian Maclachlan

Australia

Added by Brian Charles Maclachlan on December 23, 2022 at 3:12pm — 1 Comment

Breakfast & Brick Walls

Join Heritage Hunters on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time for Breakfast & Brick Walls on Twitter Spaces! All you need to participate is a FREE Twitter handle and a smart phone. You can just listen in or join in and help our guests with your suggestions for breaking down their brick walls! Our guest this month is Linda Slate. To join, simply click on this link at 10:00 AM Eastern Time on Sunday, January 8, 2023:…

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Added by Barbara Jean May on December 22, 2022 at 6:20pm — No Comments

Our Faculty Team is Expanding!

We are honored to introduce our new Director of Irish Studies: Claire Bradley. She will be working to update our Irish courses and will host the Irish Virtual Meetings starting in the new year. Please welcome our newest adjunct professor on the Institute’s Faculty Team. Blog http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2022/12/our-team-expanding/ …

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Added by Cheryl Levy PLCGS on December 8, 2022 at 2:32pm — No Comments

Breakfast & Brick Walls with Heritage Hunters!

Heritage Hunters is going LIVE! Do you have a brick wall in your genealogy? Be a guest on our Twitter Spaces program, outline your brick wall, and get suggestions from our listeners!

What our Guests will need: A free Twitter account, a smart phone to log in, and a brick wall that needs to be torn down!

What our Listeners will need: A free Twitter account, a smart phone to log in, and your best…

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Added by Barbara Jean May on November 30, 2022 at 12:56pm — No Comments

Graduation - November 2022

Our Graduation was held on November 18th for our students who earned their PLCGS, and for those who completed the full program for their DNA and Genetic Genealogy certificate between May 1st and October 31st of 2022. Congratulations to our newest Graduates! Blog: http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2022/11/fall-2022-graduation/ 

YouTube Video Recording:…

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Added by Cheryl Levy PLCGS on November 19, 2022 at 1:36am — No Comments

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