Utah Genealogical Association
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The Utah Genealogical Association (UGA) provides genealogical education and information for researchers at all levels, supporting members from around the world.
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The Utah Genealogical Association provides #genealogy information, sources and #education through personal instruction & published media on state, national & international family history topics, while promoting high standards. The UGA's interests are worldwide!
Happy #FamilyHistoryMonth! Celebrate with us and check out upcoming events in our October newsletter mailchi.mp/ugagenealogy... #genealogy #FamilyHistory #heritage #ancestry #newsletter #NationalFamilyHistoryMonth #history #October #PremierGenealogicalEducation
October 1, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Happy #FamilyHistoryMonth! Celebrate with us and check out upcoming events in our October newsletter mailchi.mp/ugagenealogy... #genealogy #FamilyHistory #heritage #ancestry #newsletter #NationalFamilyHistoryMonth #history #October #PremierGenealogicalEducation
Are you looking to add to your #education or to start a business? Come to our aspiring professionals meeting with your questions! We'll have break-out rooms to discuss educational opportunities from different perspectives.
Meet fellow #genealogists at ugagenealogy.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #networking
Meet fellow #genealogists at ugagenealogy.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #networking
September 24, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Are you looking to add to your #education or to start a business? Come to our aspiring professionals meeting with your questions! We'll have break-out rooms to discuss educational opportunities from different perspectives.
Meet fellow #genealogists at ugagenealogy.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #networking
Meet fellow #genealogists at ugagenealogy.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #networking
#RootsTech 2026 registration opened today! www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech... #genealogy #FamilyHistory #conference
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Discover your family history. Explore the world’s largest collection of free family trees, genealogy records and resources.
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September 24, 2025 at 8:21 PM
#RootsTech 2026 registration opened today! www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech... #genealogy #FamilyHistory #conference
Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! From September 15th to October 15th we celebrate the history, community, diversity, & contributions of Hispanic people all over the world! As genealogists we know the value of understanding history & culture. The context helps us figure out family trees!
September 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! From September 15th to October 15th we celebrate the history, community, diversity, & contributions of Hispanic people all over the world! As genealogists we know the value of understanding history & culture. The context helps us figure out family trees!
We're proud to present "Reading Old English Handwriting" by Kori Robbins, AG! Learn how to read old handwriting in this #paleography class. This #webinar is free to participate live on September 18th at 7:00 pm MDT (9:00 East, 6:00 Paci). Register at ugagenealogy.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #genealogy
September 15, 2025 at 5:28 PM
We're proud to present "Reading Old English Handwriting" by Kori Robbins, AG! Learn how to read old handwriting in this #paleography class. This #webinar is free to participate live on September 18th at 7:00 pm MDT (9:00 East, 6:00 Paci). Register at ugagenealogy.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #genealogy
We were glad to have you & we're looking forward to reviewing the recording of your presentation!
Thank you and honored @ugagenealogy.bsky.social to have been a presenter at the Summit of Excellence 2025
September 15, 2025 at 5:23 PM
We were glad to have you & we're looking forward to reviewing the recording of your presentation!
Has it been a week since Peggy Clemens Lauritzen's wonderful keynote at the #SummitOfExcellence already?! We're certainly going to make time to watch all the recordings before December 31st? What was your favorite Summit session? #genealogy #PremierGenealogicalEducation #FamilyHistory #research
September 12, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Has it been a week since Peggy Clemens Lauritzen's wonderful keynote at the #SummitOfExcellence already?! We're certainly going to make time to watch all the recordings before December 31st? What was your favorite Summit session? #genealogy #PremierGenealogicalEducation #FamilyHistory #research
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I’ll be presenting an heraldry and it’s genealogical applications on Saturday, September 6th!
There's still time to register for the Summit of Excellence! UGA’s annual virtual #genealogy #conference will be held over Zoom from Thursday, September 4th through Saturday, September 6th. #FamilyHistory buff.ly/nZ9HnHe
July 17, 2025 at 10:13 PM
I’ll be presenting an heraldry and it’s genealogical applications on Saturday, September 6th!
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Have you registered yet? @ugagenealogy.bsky.social Join me and so many great speakers! ugagenealogy.org/summit-of-ex... @misspeggy55.bsky.social #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #VirtualConference
August 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Have you registered yet? @ugagenealogy.bsky.social Join me and so many great speakers! ugagenealogy.org/summit-of-ex... @misspeggy55.bsky.social #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #VirtualConference
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Join me in September @ugagenealogy.bsky.social #Genealogy #GenealogySpeaker www.ChristineCohenGenealogy.com
August 25, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Join me in September @ugagenealogy.bsky.social #Genealogy #GenealogySpeaker www.ChristineCohenGenealogy.com
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Woohoo! As of tomorrow, the incredible ‘Full-Text Search’ on FamilySearch.org will become a permanent search tool!
You’ll find it under the Search tab on the FamilySearch homepage or in the sub-navigation bar when using any of their Search tools.
#Genealogy
#FamilyHistory
#NewGadget
You’ll find it under the Search tab on the FamilySearch homepage or in the sub-navigation bar when using any of their Search tools.
#Genealogy
#FamilyHistory
#NewGadget
FamilySearch.org
Discover your family history. Explore the world’s largest collection of free family trees, genealogy records and resources.
FamilySearch.org
August 27, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Woohoo! As of tomorrow, the incredible ‘Full-Text Search’ on FamilySearch.org will become a permanent search tool!
You’ll find it under the Search tab on the FamilySearch homepage or in the sub-navigation bar when using any of their Search tools.
#Genealogy
#FamilyHistory
#NewGadget
You’ll find it under the Search tab on the FamilySearch homepage or in the sub-navigation bar when using any of their Search tools.
#Genealogy
#FamilyHistory
#NewGadget
The UGA is proud to sponsor "Stories from the Slammer" by Angie Holbrook Stewart! This #free #webinar will be on August 27th at 10:00 am MDT (noon Eastern, 9:00 Pacific). Angie will use a case study to demonstrate the use & excitement of prison records for #genealogy. Register at buff.ly/Q3gbICG
August 14, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The UGA is proud to sponsor "Stories from the Slammer" by Angie Holbrook Stewart! This #free #webinar will be on August 27th at 10:00 am MDT (noon Eastern, 9:00 Pacific). Angie will use a case study to demonstrate the use & excitement of prison records for #genealogy. Register at buff.ly/Q3gbICG
There's still time to sign up for Summit of Excellence! The #genealogy conference on September 4th-6th has classes for ALL experience levels beginning with a FREE Getting Started Day. We're excited for our keynote speaker Peggy Lauritzen on Friday evening! Register at buff.ly/C0fn4eH #research
August 10, 2025 at 12:11 AM
There's still time to sign up for Summit of Excellence! The #genealogy conference on September 4th-6th has classes for ALL experience levels beginning with a FREE Getting Started Day. We're excited for our keynote speaker Peggy Lauritzen on Friday evening! Register at buff.ly/C0fn4eH #research
We're proud to present "19th & 20th Century Immigration Records" by Ariana Franco! We'll review naturalization laws, what records are available beyond ship manifests, & how to get records you can't find online. Join free on August 21st at 7:00 pm MDT (9:00 EDT, 6:00 PDT). buff.ly/OriaLqG #Genealogy
August 7, 2025 at 8:52 PM
We're proud to present "19th & 20th Century Immigration Records" by Ariana Franco! We'll review naturalization laws, what records are available beyond ship manifests, & how to get records you can't find online. Join free on August 21st at 7:00 pm MDT (9:00 EDT, 6:00 PDT). buff.ly/OriaLqG #Genealogy
Learn how Y-DNA can confirm paternal lines in your family tree. See how to choose a test & work with #DNA matches. Examples cover STRs, genetic distance, Tip reports, haplogroups, account settings, & more. #Free on August 13th at 6:00 MDT (8:00 East, 5:00 Pac). Register at buff.ly/49u9h7l #Genealogy
July 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Learn how Y-DNA can confirm paternal lines in your family tree. See how to choose a test & work with #DNA matches. Examples cover STRs, genetic distance, Tip reports, haplogroups, account settings, & more. #Free on August 13th at 6:00 MDT (8:00 East, 5:00 Pac). Register at buff.ly/49u9h7l #Genealogy
Happy #PioneerDay, Utah! Today honors the state's #history & our ancestors. We celebrate with fireworks, parades, & rodeos! For those of you with settler ancestors, submit your research to us for a First Families of Utah certificate. UGA members can read bios in our journal Crossroads. #genealogy
July 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Happy #PioneerDay, Utah! Today honors the state's #history & our ancestors. We celebrate with fireworks, parades, & rodeos! For those of you with settler ancestors, submit your research to us for a First Families of Utah certificate. UGA members can read bios in our journal Crossroads. #genealogy
Blogging can be a successful avenue to drive traffic to your business. Learn how a blog can showcase your knowledge & skills to potential clients. This #Genealogy #ProTalk will be on August 5th at 6:00 pm MDT (8:00 Eastern, 5:00 Pacific). Register for free at buff.ly/phwdLDw #CreatingContent
July 22, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Blogging can be a successful avenue to drive traffic to your business. Learn how a blog can showcase your knowledge & skills to potential clients. This #Genealogy #ProTalk will be on August 5th at 6:00 pm MDT (8:00 Eastern, 5:00 Pacific). Register for free at buff.ly/phwdLDw #CreatingContent
Free webinar tonight!
Ever read an article in NGS Quarterly or Crossroads that lists several data items & says "This means ..." Ever wondered if they followed the rules of logic? Join us for an intro to Basic Rules of Logic for #genealogy. The #webinar will be July 17th at 7:00 pm MDT. Register at buff.ly/tfKrc1f
July 17, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Free webinar tonight!
There's still time to register for the Summit of Excellence! UGA’s annual virtual #genealogy #conference will be held over Zoom from Thursday, September 4th through Saturday, September 6th. #FamilyHistory buff.ly/nZ9HnHe
July 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
There's still time to register for the Summit of Excellence! UGA’s annual virtual #genealogy #conference will be held over Zoom from Thursday, September 4th through Saturday, September 6th. #FamilyHistory buff.ly/nZ9HnHe
Happy #IndependenceDay, USA! How do you celebrate? It's been 250 years since the Revolution started. Organizations like Daughters of the American Revolution & many towns are celebrating the Semiquincentennial. The DAR have a database of Patriots you can consult. Have you found Revolution ancestors?
July 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Happy #IndependenceDay, USA! How do you celebrate? It's been 250 years since the Revolution started. Organizations like Daughters of the American Revolution & many towns are celebrating the Semiquincentennial. The DAR have a database of Patriots you can consult. Have you found Revolution ancestors?
Ever read an article in NGS Quarterly or Crossroads that lists several data items & says "This means ..." Ever wondered if they followed the rules of logic? Join us for an intro to Basic Rules of Logic for #genealogy. The #webinar will be July 17th at 7:00 pm MDT. Register at buff.ly/tfKrc1f
July 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Ever read an article in NGS Quarterly or Crossroads that lists several data items & says "This means ..." Ever wondered if they followed the rules of logic? Join us for an intro to Basic Rules of Logic for #genealogy. The #webinar will be July 17th at 7:00 pm MDT. Register at buff.ly/tfKrc1f
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? July is here & it's time to be a family history hero! Check out our upcoming events. Registration is open for Summit of Excellence & #SLIG so snag a spot! Remember UGA members get discounts. Read our #newsletter at buff.ly/D6MAUa6 #genealogy #FamilyHistory #dna
June 27, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? July is here & it's time to be a family history hero! Check out our upcoming events. Registration is open for Summit of Excellence & #SLIG so snag a spot! Remember UGA members get discounts. Read our #newsletter at buff.ly/D6MAUa6 #genealogy #FamilyHistory #dna
Learn how adoptees & others find biological parents & siblings through #DNA testing. Review the case that started it all & see today’s recommended strategies. This free webinar will be on July 9, 2025, at 6:00 pm MDT (8:00 pm EDT, 5:00 PDT). Register at buff.ly/mDSauki #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
June 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Learn how adoptees & others find biological parents & siblings through #DNA testing. Review the case that started it all & see today’s recommended strategies. This free webinar will be on July 9, 2025, at 6:00 pm MDT (8:00 pm EDT, 5:00 PDT). Register at buff.ly/mDSauki #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
Tomorrow! Tomorrow! I love ya, tomorrow! You're only a day away! www.eventbrite.com/e/1352613757... #libraries #archives #history #genealogy #networking #FamilyHistory #tour #utah
Visit the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections
Come join us at the University of Utah J. Williard Marriott Library - Special Collections where we will explore!
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June 24, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Tomorrow! Tomorrow! I love ya, tomorrow! You're only a day away! www.eventbrite.com/e/1352613757... #libraries #archives #history #genealogy #networking #FamilyHistory #tour #utah
Today’s the day!
Registration for #SLIG (January 26-30, 2026) opens on June 21st at 10:00 am MDT! SLIG Spring opens on the 21st at 2:00 pm! slig.ugagenealogy.org Which course are you most excited for? #genealogy #FamilyHistory #research #conference #VirtualConference #writing #history #ProfessionalDevelopment
June 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Today’s the day!