Ancestry.com - Webinars

Over the holidays you grilled your relatives for every last detail they had to share about your family history. But you have relatives you've never heard of or met who could have a clue, a special detail or document that will get your research moving. Anc estry Anne walks you through how to use your blog (or how to start one) to catch the interest of those distant cousins.

Spend a few minutes with Crista as she shares exciting new content collections and fun new tools that have been added to Ancestry.com over the past month.

Family history is about a whole lot more than filling in the name, date and place blanks on a pedigree chart. Join Crista as she shares some easy ways you can record those family stories and memories for generations to come.

Have you found stories in your family history that just have to be told? Join Crista as she interviews Ryan Littrell, author of Reunion: A Search for Ancestors. They'll discuss the process of getting your family stories written down in a format that your whole family will be able to understand and enjoy.

Misspeld knames are a commun problem for geneoleogy reeserchors. Can't find your ancestors in census or other records? You need to get over your hang-ups about name spellings. Join Crista as she shares some common misperceptions about spelling and how to overcome them to find exactly who you are looking for.

Learn. Think. Analyze. Deduce. These are all skills Sherlock Holmes puts to good use in every mystery he solves. Join Crista to learn how to put these same skills to use as you climb your family tree. Genealogy work is a lot like good detective work. It's elementary!

Brand new to genealogy? We're so glad you're here! Pull up a chair and spend a few minutes with our very own Barefoot Genealogist as she guides you through the basics of getting started. She'll have you climbing your own family tree in no time.

Is it really as easy as they make it look on TV? Whether you are looking for an unknown parent or grandparent or trying to connect with living siblings or cousins, a little bit of know how goes a long way. Inspired by "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," Cri sta Cowan shares her favorite tips and tricks for navigating modern day vital records, digging into the Public Records Index, and uncovering those family connections. When we're finished, you'll feel like you are starring in your very own episo

Spend a few minutes with Crista as she shares exciting new content collections and fun new tools that have been added to Ancestry.com over the past month.

Did you know that there are dozens of free databases available on Ancestry.com? Those dozens of databases contain millions of records. Many of those records were indexed by the Ancestry World Archives Project community. Join Anna, AWAP Program Manager, to learn more about how to find these records and how you can get involved in making more records available to everyone for free. There are even a few extra benefits available to you for participating.