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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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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
Happy Family History Month from the Utah Genealogical Association! Vintage photograph of a family in black and white tones over a red, orange, and blue background.
October 1, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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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
Flyer for "Aspiring Professionals Networking Event" on October 7th, 2025, at 6:00 pm Mountain Daylight Time by the Utah Genealogical Association.
September 24, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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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
"That's English?!: Reading Old, English Handwriting" by Kori Robbins, AG, on September 18th, 2025, at 7:00 pm Mountain Daylight Time. Presented by the Virtual Chapter of the Utah Genealogical Association. A close-up picture of Kori Robbins is shown over a background that is part red and part old, handwritten document.
September 15, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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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
Flyer for free webinar "Stories from the Slammer" by Angie Holbrook Stewart on August 27th at 10:00 am Mountain Daylight Time. More info can be found at ugagenealogy.org. Sponsored by the Utah Genealogical Association
August 14, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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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
Flyer for Friday's keynote session by Peggy Lauritzen Flyer for one of Saturday's 3:00 sessions "Creating an Ancestor Sketch" by Thomas MacEntee Flyer for one of the sessions on September 6th at 1:30 pm MDT, "Online Resources for Black American Genealogy" by Janice M. Sellers
August 10, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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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
Statue of Liberty at Ellis Island Flyer for free webinar and picture of Ariana Franco Zoom in on various documents many to do with immigration and naturalization. Late nineteenth century or early twentieth century ship.
August 7, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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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
Flyer for free webinar "Y-Chromosome Insights & Strategies" on August 13, 2025, at 6:00 pm MDT by Richard Hill. More info and registration can be found at ugagenealogy.org.
July 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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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
1905 image of reunion of Utah settlers who arrived in 1847. Courtesy of BYU L. Tom Perry Special Collections MSS P 24. A family enjoys a picnic
July 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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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
Flyer for free webinar "Blogging for Clients: Bringing in Customers a Post at a Time" by Cheri Hudson Passey. The webinar will be August 5th, 2025, at 6:00 pm Mountain Daylight Time. The Genealogy Pro Talk webinar is sponsored by the Utah Genealogy Association.
July 22, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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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
Keynote speaker for the Summit of Excellence will be Peggy Lauritzen on Friday, September 5th One session during the conference will be "Behind Bars! Using Prison Records for Genealogical Research" by Karen J. Matheson on Friday, September 5th. One session will be "Census Survey: The First Step in Your Research" by Janice M. Sellers on Thursday, September 4th, our free getting started day Flyer for the virtual conference the Summit of Excellence on September 4th through 6th. Thursday is a free getting started day. The keynote session will be on Friday.
July 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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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?
Happy Independence Day! Background is the flag of the United States. A young family enjoys a picnic. The purple tree logo of the Utah Genealogical Association is in the upper corner.
July 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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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
Flyer for free webinar titled "Logic 101 for Genealogists" by Rob Wallace. The presentation will be on July 17th, 2025, at 7:00 pm Mountain Daylight Time. Register today at ugagenealogy.org. The logo of the Utah Genealogical Association is in the lower right. A faint decorative image in the background shows two people examining charts.
July 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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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
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June 27, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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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
Flyer for free webinar called "Finding Your Family with DNA Testing" by Richard Hill. It will be on July 9, 2025, at 6:00 pm Mountain Daylight Time. A picture of Richard Hill shows him smiling and wearing a light blue button-up shirt. The logo of the Utah Genealogical Association is near the bottom of the image.
June 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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June is #NationalImmigrantHeritageMonth in the US! Explore your #heritage & celebrate the diversity of your community. Reflect on your #FamilyHistory. The UGA has webinar recordings for UGA members & registration is open for the virtual Summit of Excellence if you want to learn more. #genealogy
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June 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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We’ll dive into the must-know for genealogists looking hiring web developers. Whether you want blogs or databases, knowing how to navigate the tech world is key. This #FreeWebinar will empower you to bring your projects online. Join us July 1st at 6:00 pm MDT. Register at buff.ly/gG50Dnn #ProTalk
Flyer for free webinar titled "Things to Know Before Hiring a Web Developer" by Natalie Webb. The webinar will be July 1, 2025, at 6:00 pm Mountain Daylight Time. A photo of Natalie Webb is between her name and a decorative image of someone's hand using paper cutouts to design a layout on a smartphone. Text near the bottom says "Join Us" to invite viewers to register for the webinar and join the Utah Genealogical Association. The yellow tree logo of the UGA is in the lower corner.
June 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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We hope #Father'sDay is a happy event for you! Reminisce, share traditions, draw a handmade card, or toss a ball back & forth! (The social media manager is getting her dad a list of ancestors & their hometowns near the route of his upcoming road trip. #Genealogy for the win!) #FamilyHistory #family
June 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Don't forget about our upcoming #tour of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections in Salt Lake City! We'll be exploring the #FamilyHistory uses of their records and networking with other genealogists. RSVP for free at buff.ly/X7E56P8 #genealogy #history #archives #networking #Utah
Flyer for free tour of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025. The address of the Library is 295 S 1500 E Salt Lake City, Utah. RSVP Now.
June 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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There are many records for researching formerly enslaved/FPOC ancestors. The Digital Library on American Slavery has 3 main projects: slave petitions, runaway advertisements, & bills of sale. The free #webinar will be June 19th 7:00 pm MDT (9:00 EDT, 6:00 PDT). Register at buff.ly/yxZzdvR #genealogy
Flyer for the free webinar "Digital Library on American Slavery and Related Projects from Across the South" presented by Diane L. Richard. The webinar will be on June 19th at 7:00 pm Mountain Daylight Time. A picture of Diane L. Richard is between an image of a virtual meeting and a close up of text from an old document. More information can be found at ugagenealogy.org.
June 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Registration for the virtual genealogy #conference Summit of Excellence opened Sunday & we're so excited! Have you reserved a spot yet? Register at buff.ly/pYKshTO Included are presentations for all experience levels. We'll begin with a FREE “Getting Started Day” focusing on #genealogy basics.
Flyer for the Summit of Excellence, the 2025 Virtual Conference. The conference will be September 4th through 6th. Thursday the 4th is a free getting-started day. The keynote session will be on Friday the 5th. The logo of the Utah Genealogical Association is in the lower corner in front of the Summit's signature mountain landscape. A woman smiles at a laptop while taking notes. She is wearing headphones. The tree logo of the Utah Genealogical Association is in the upper corner.
June 2, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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Our June #newsletter is now available! Take a look at our upcoming events like a #tour of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections in Salt Lake City. And remember registration for the Summit of Excellence opens on June 1st! buff.ly/CZM6ZVj #genealogy #conference #webinars #FamilyHistory
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May 30, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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"Discovering More About Mystery #DNA Matches!" You've sent messages. It's been days or years & you're still waiting for responses. How to learn more? This #webinar provides techniques for learning about genetic matches. Participate June 11th, 6:00 pm MDT Register at buff.ly/lnqEKvv #GeneticGenealogy
Flyer for free webinar "Discovering More About Mystery DNA Matches" by Kelley Barrett. Learn about matches with or without responses to your messages. Includes a case study. The webinar will be on June 11, 2025, at 6:00 pm Mountain Daylight Time. Learn more at ugagenealogy.org. An image of Kelley Barrett is included.
May 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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#MemorialDay in the US honors military personnel who lost their lives in service for their country. It was first widely known as Decoration Day & came about after the Civil War. Have any of your family served? You can find out more with databases like Fold3.com or records like DD214s. #genealogy
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May 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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9 days until you can register for the Summit of Excellence in June! The virtual #genealogy #conference includes a variety of presentations for ALL experience levels & begins with a FREE Getting-Started Day. If you can't make it live, you'll be able to watch recordings. Learn more at buff.ly/WlLIN2Y
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May 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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#NationalPreservationMonth in May is when historical societies, the government, & preservation groups promote the importance of preserving historical places & records. On May 9th, the National Register of Historic Places reached over 100,000 listings! 1/4
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May 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM