Cheryl Levy PLCGS's Blog (43)

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,…

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/ …

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:…

Student Presentation with host Kathy Holland

We invite you to hear our student present a 30-minute genealogical-related lecture, followed by a 10-minute Q&A. Please come and support our students! 

Beyond the Birth, Death, and Marriage Dates: The Story of Henry Beckendorf of Lehighton, Pennsylvania presented by Melissa Cantlin Bell on Thursday, November…

Just a quick note. We are making preparations to celebrate our next round of Graduates! Our Fall 2022 Graduation is scheduled to be held online via Zoom on Friday, November 18th at 4:30 pm Eastern. Mark your calendars now! Watch for more details coming soon. Blog: http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2022/10/save-the-date/ 

The National Institute for Genealogical Studies invites you to come celebrate with us, with our students, our graduates, and our instructors. Anyone can attend. Graduates: invite your family and friends – everyone is welcome!

See our Blog for more information. …

Graduation preparation is underway for students who earned their PLCGS at The National Institute for Genealogical Studies between May 2020 and April 30, 2022. Please respond with info in this blog post. Blog: http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2022/05/calling-all-graduates-may-2020-april-2022/

An INDEX to the Research A-Z blog posts for April 2022.
Blog post: http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2022/04/research-a-z-index/

Names are a major part of our research. Investigating all leads and following known practices will help you to analyze any conflicts you may discover. Blog Post: http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2022/04/research-a-z-z-not-the-end/

The future of our genealogy communities lies with the younger generation, to preserve the research gathered by this generation and pass it on. Blog Post: http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2022/04/research-a-z-young-gen/

You may find “his x mark” or “her x mark” instead of a signature, or maybe an alternate symbol. Blog Post: http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2022/04/research-a-z-x-mark/

Our female ancestors played significant roles in history. Find tips and strategies in our courses to assist your research and lead you to success. Blog Post: http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2022/04/research-a-z-women/

Vital Records are invaluable to all researchers no matter what genealogical focus you choose. Seek out unique collections for your research location. Blog Post: http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2022/04/research-a-z-vital-records/

American Records courses, packages and certificates offered by The National Institute for Genealogical Studies. Blog Post: http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2022/04/research-a-z-united-states/

A timeline is a valuable tool for tracking life events in your ancestors’ lives. Create timelines for your research projects! Blog Post: http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2022/04/research-a-z-timelines/

How can we document the everyday lives of our ancestors and their families? Studying social history fills in the rest of their story – a provides a glimpse into their lives. Blog Post: http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2022/04/research-a-z-social-history/

Research courses and certificates, methodology courses, and skill-building packages offered by The National Institute for Genealogical Studies through our genealogical online education programs. Blog Post: http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2022/04/research-a-z-research/

Genealogy asks questions; our research gathers the answers. Gather your family’s stories. Keep asking questions until you find the answers. Blog Post: http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2022/04/research-a-z-questions/