The countdown to RootsTech 2018 is on, and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever! Held in Salt Lake City, Utah, the conference will run from Wednesday, February 28th through Saturday, March 3rd. Legacy Tree Genealogists will be there in full-force--exhibiting in the Expo Hall, teaching classes and hosting Q&A sessions. Check out our schedule of events below, and be sure to stop by our booth (#217) and say hello! Legacy Tree Genealogists RootsTech 2018 Schedule Wednesday, … [Read more...]
Legacy Tree Genealogists 2019 Conferences
Following is a list of 2019 genealogy conferences and events that Legacy Tree Genealogists will be attending and/or presenting at in the coming year. Check back frequently for additional conference dates and details. Will you be attending a conference we're at? Be sure to stop by and introduce yourself! 14 - 18 January - Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy 21 - 25 January - Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy Academy for Professionals 2 February @ 11 a.m. MST - SCGS Webinars: "Looks Like … [Read more...]
Pursuing a Career in Genetic Genealogy
Pursuing a career in genetic genealogy was a path I largely had to forge myself. Today I share what I've learned, what I would do differently, and advice for those interested in pursuing a similar career path. Person I just met: “What do you do for work?” Me: "I’m a genetic genealogist.” Person I just met: “Wow! I didn’t even know that job existed. How did you get into that?” I probably have this same conversation (or variations on the same theme) every other day. Since … [Read more...]
RootsTech 2017 Rundown
Legacy Tree Genealogists had the opportunity to participate this week in the largest genealogy conference in the world – RootsTech 2017. Held in Salt Lake City, Utah, RootsTech offered hundreds of classes taught by leading genealogists on topics including how to develop a research plan, utilizing various record collections, genetic genealogy and genealogy research methodology. Join us as we recap some of the highlights from Legacy Tree Genealogists' experience at RootsTech 2017! New for … [Read more...]
Legacy Tree Genealogists 2017 Conferences
Following is a list of genealogy conferences that Legacy Tree Genealogists and/or our researchers will be attending in 2017. Check back frequently for additional conference dates and details. Will you be attending a conference we're at? Be sure to stop by and introduce yourself! February 8 - 11 RootsTech, Salt Lake City, UT April 26 - 29 New England Regional Genealogical Consortium, Springfield, MA June 9 - 11 Southern California … [Read more...]
Legacy Tree Genealogists at NGS 2016!
Our team sure enjoyed our participation at the NGS (National Genealogical Society) Conference this month! Although the event takes place in a different location every year, this year’s conference was held in a convention center in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida – a beautiful location right on the coast. The conference began with a keynote address by Dr. Connie L. Lester, who is an associate professor of history at the University of Central Florida and is also the editor of the Florida Historical … [Read more...]
Upcoming Genealogy Conferences: Come Meet Legacy Tree Genealogists!
Recently we shared an article regarding genealogy educational opportunities and mentioned several conferences. Legacy Tree is excited to announce that we will be attending the National Genealogical Society Conference (NGS) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from May 4-7, and the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree in Burbank, California from June 2-5. Members of our team will also be on the speaking schedule at the Brigham Young University Conference on Family History from July 26-29 in Provo, Utah. … [Read more...]
There’s a Degree in That?? Genealogical Education Opportunities
At Legacy Tree Genealogists, our core team members have at least one of the following: a genealogy degree or genetics-based degree, a professional accreditation, or a minimum of ten years’ professional-level research experience. While our educational pursuits have prepared us for our current careers, there are many people who don’t know that such genealogical education is open to just about everyone in some form or another! When it comes to formal genealogy education, there are several … [Read more...]
Legacy Tree Genealogists at RootsTech 2016: Recap!
It has been an incredible four days at RootsTech 2016! Although it is the largest family history conference in the world, it feels more like an enormous party. We were inspired during keynote speeches, cried as touching family stories were shared, expanded our knowledge in over 200 classes, tapped our toes to some great musical performances, and marveled at the incredible innovation and technology of the genealogy world. It’s a very exciting time to be involved in this industry! The expo … [Read more...]
RootsTech and a DNA Contest
The Legacy Tree Genealogists team is having a great time here at Salt Lake City's RootsTech 2016. Attendance is expected to hit 25,000 and we're loving the opportunity to talk all things genealogy and mingle with others who love genealogy research {almost} as much as we do! One thing we love talking about is DNA and its use in genealogy - breaking brick walls, finding biological parents, and connecting with cousins. To deepen these connections, Legacy Tree is developing software that will … [Read more...]