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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 driver/guide Meet and greet service with one group transfer upon arrival & departure at the airport Hotel accommodation based on twin bedded rooms with private bath for 15 nights Full breakfasts (16), includes breakfast on arrival at Glasnevin Museum Lunch at Eddie’s Bar in Clonbur Dinners (8): Table d’hôte dinners (4) O’Connell’s Restaurant with Entertainment Dinner at local pub/restaurant in Belfast Crumlin Road Gaol Medieval banquet at an Irish Castle Dublin open-top bus tour with a visit and drink at either Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery on Day 3 & 4 Tour of Belfast with a local guide Guided walking tours of Derry, “Quiet Man” Tour of Cong, Galway and Waterford Catamaran cruise on Killary Harbour Horse-drawn car ride in Killarney Park Visits and admission fees to: Glasnevin Museum National Botanic Gardens Trinity College (Book of Kells) Boyne Valley Visitor Centre with Newgrange Titanic Belfast Giant’s Causeway Carrick-a-Rede…

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 they relate to genealogy. This includes an overview of laboratory procedures for each kind of test, data interpretation techniques, database searching, match interpretation, and case studies for the three kinds of DNA testing. This course will include comparisons of tools and companies, as well as the genetic stories of famous people. To register for this course, click here. Skill-Building: Evidence Analysis Taking the time to study a wide variety of case studies and proof arguments/summaries can expand your knowledge of methodology, evidence and analysis, sources, citation formats, cultural mores, immigration patterns, as well as many other things. It will make you a better genealogist by expanding your knowledge beyond the subset of genealogy that you normally work in. As an example, someone working in Canadian research on a daily basis can learn much from a case study on Irish research and vice versa. Amongst other things, they can learn…

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”.)

Happy 2014 and Welcome to our Blog!

Happy New Year! January is a great time to start new projects and that’s just what we are doing at the International Institutes of Genealogical Studies. Check here for announcements, new course offerings, and more. We look forward to updating you on everything here at the International Institute of Genealogical Studies and bringing you resources for your genealogy journey. We look forward to helping you meet your genealogy goals!