Brian Rhinehart is the owner of CivilWarRecords.com. He is a researcher for Finding Your Roots & specializes in record retrieval for Civil War & War of 1812 soldiers at the National Archives. #history #PremierGenealogicalEducation #archives #ancestry #CivilWar
Flyer for free webinar "I Have a Civil War Ancestor ... Now What?" by Brian Rhinehart. The webinar will be on March 19th at 7:00 pm Mountain Daylight Time. More information can be found at ugagenealogy.org. A photo of Brian Rhinehart conducting research is included. In the background, a photograph of President Abraham Lincoln, Major General John A McClernand, and Allan Pinkerton at the site of the Battle of Antietam, taken by Matthew Brady, circa October 1862. This image is from the archives of the United States Library of Congress.
Learn what records are available for your Civil War ancestors only at the National Archives, what's online, & how to access all of them. These records may unlock family stories! Join us for this free webinar on March 19th at 7:00 pm MDT (9:00 EDT, 6:00 PDT). Register at buff.ly/SiVCG77 #genealogy
Flyer for free webinar "Just in Case: Developing Effective Presentations by Using Case Studies" by Jean Wilcox Hibben. The webinar will be on March 3rd, 2026, at 6:00 PM Mountain Standard Time. Join the Utah Genealogical Association or learn more at ugagenealogy.org.
Using case studies to demonstrate methodology can reach more people than bullet-point lists will. Participate in this #webinar with Jean Wilcox Hibben on March 3rd at 6:00 pm MST. Register at buff.ly/dIGEgBZ #ProfessionalDevelopment #PublicSpeaking #genealogy #FamilyHistory #PublicHistory
Over 360,000 at-risk files at the #NationalArchives contain important info about men of the US Military before 1850, including Native & Black soldiers. These soldiers were eligible to receive 160 acres of land. The records contain family names, vital data, & pages from family Bibles. #genealogy
Flyer "Supporting the Veterans Bounty Land Project" with the Utah Genealogical Association logo. Part of a painting of troops in the Colonial Army is framed on the flyer.
We're proud to support the #NationalGenealogicalSociety in their efforts to #preserve land applications from early American veterans. The Veteran Bounty Land Records Project is digitizing these #records so anyone will be able to access them. UGA has committed to match donations at buff.ly/UdcIu1c
Flyer for free webinar titled "Intro to Dutch Records" by John Boeren on February 25th at 9:00 AM Mountain Standard Time. Learn more and join the Utah Genealogical Association at ugagenealogy.org
This #webinar by John Boeren will give an introduction to Dutch records. Participate on February 25th at 9:00 am MST (11:00 Eastern, 5:00 pm Central European). Register for #free at buff.ly/uZldRyO #genealogy
Rebecca Whitman Koford holds credentials as a Certified Genealogist® & as a Certified Genealogical Lecturer®. She focuses on Maryland, New York, Virginia, District of Columbia, colonial records, military records from the Revolution to the Civil War, federal records, & land records. #webinar
Flyer for "Digitizing History and the Veterans Bounty Land Project" with Rebecca Whitman Koford
Bounty land was the reward to veterans from the Revolution through the Mexican War. Records are bursting with #genealogy info that researchers rarely see because many are only at the National Archives. Learn about making #history available on February 19th at 7:00 pm MST. Register at buff.ly/85rKmez
Julia A. Anderson
Julia A. Anderson is an Accredited Genealogist® and Accredited Genealogist Lecturer™ with expertise in the U.S. Gulf South Region. She received a bachelor’s degree in history and university honors from Brigham Young University in 1993 and a master’s degree in history and post-secondary education from Grand Canyon University in 2021. Julia works full time at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she is the manager of the United States and Canada Research Team. She also teaches online genealogy research and accreditation classes for Salt Lake Community College. Julia is the owner and managing member of Anderson Genealogical Research, LLC in Orem, Utah. She is very involved in the genealogy community and currently serves as a commissioner on the board of ICAPGen and as the Conference Chair for the Utah Genealogical Association. Julia and her husband, Scott, live in Orem, Utah. Together, they have nine children and soon-to-be eleven grandchildren.
The recipient of the Chapter Service Award is Julia A. Anderson, MA, AG®, AGL™. Congratulations, Julia!
Michelle Goodrum, CG
Michelle Goodrum, CG®, is a genealogical researcher and educator whose passion for family history began with a junior high school project. After discovering ancestral roots that spanned countless regions across the US and the world, she was hooked. Michelle earned the Certified Genealogist® credential from the Board for Certification of Genealogists in 2023. After ten years, she retired in 2024 from teaching in Boston University’s Genealogical Certificate Program, where she is also a certificate holder. Her commitment to genealogical education also includes three years of service on the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy committee and mentoring students through GenProof Study Groups using Mastering Genealogical Proof. Michelle holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Washington. She enjoys hiking, tending a summer vegetable garden, and savoring time with her growing family-including a new grandson. Michelle and her husband divide their time between Mesa, Arizona, and Whidbey Island, Washington.
The recipient of the Distinguished Service Award is Michelle Roos Goodrum, CG®! Congratulations, Michelle! #genealogy #FamilyHistory #SLIG #PremierGenealogicalEducation #education #ancestry #UGA #awards #service #research
Tristan L. Tolman, AG
Tristan L. Tolman, AG is a professional genealogist, author, editor, and publisher. She has a bachelor's degree in Family History and Genealogy from Brigham Young University and is accredited in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic States through ICAPGen. She is the owner of Legacy Family History, Inc., a professional genealogy research firm, and is the lead genealogist for the award-winning television series, Relative Race. Tristan is past president of the Utah Genealogical Association and has served on the ICAPGen Board. She has written curriculum for the Family History degree programs at Brigham Young University and BYU-Idaho. Tristan loves working with clients and specializes in U.S. genealogical research, writing personal and family histories, and preparing genealogical information for publication. She and her husband Blair are the parents of five children.
Tristan L. Tolman, AG, in a cemetery. The Award of Merit is placed over the image.
The recipient of the Award of Merit is Tristan L. Tolman, AG®! Congratulations, Tristan! #genealogy #FamilyHistory #history #awards #PremierGenealogicalAssociation #SLIG
Raymond S. Wright III
Raymond S. Wright III’s first love is his family, past and present. Learning about families of the past and helping others find ancestors is his second. Raymond has a BA in German and a master’s and PhD in European History from the University of Utah. Those degrees helped pave the way for careers at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah and at Brigham Young University. He was introduced to the Genealogical Department by an internship offered there which led to a career at the Library, starting in 1972. In 1978, Raymond started teaching part-time at BYU and did so until 1988. In 1990, he was offered a full-time position which he accepted. He worked at BYU until 2003, when he returned to the Family History Library and worked there until 2007. He is grateful for the many friends he worked with in Salt Lake City, Provo, and elsewhere who taught, encouraged, and inspired him.
The Silver Tray Award 2026 is inscribed with the logo of the Utah Genealogical Association and the name Raymond S. Wright III. It is also inscribed "For Publication Efforts and Contributions to the Field of Genealogy."
The recipient of the Silver Tray Award is Raymond S. Wright III! Congratulations, Raymond! #genealogy #FamilyHistory #SLIG #PremierGenealogicalEducation #history #education
LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson
LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson, JD, LLM, CG®, FASG, earned a BA from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, and both a Law degree and a Master of Laws degree from New York University. After a 35-year career as a tax lawyer she retired from a partner-level position at EY (Ernst & Young) in 2013 and became a full-time genealogist. Her research centers on African American families that survived slavery. She obtained the Certified Genealogist® credential in 2015 and served the Board for Certification of Genealogists® as a trustee, treasurer, and as President from 2019–2022. In 2021 LaBrenda was elected as the 170th Fellow of the American Society of Genealogists (ASG), the field’s honorary scholarly society. In 2025 the Association of Professional Genealogists awarded LaBrenda the Kathleen W. Hinkley Professional Achievement Award that recognizes exemplary professional achievement in the genealogical field.
The plaque commemorating the award of the 2026 Fellow title to LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson in recognition of her contributions and ongoing commitment to the field of genealogy.
The Recipient of the UGA Fellow (FUGA) Award is LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson! Congratulations, LaBrenda, you absolutely deserve this! #SLIG #genealogy #FamilyHistory #PremierGenealogicalEducation
The annual UGA Awards will be posted tonight.
Rhonda Lauritzen has an MBA from the University of Utah, served as CEO of her family’s business, & was a state college VP. She founded Evalogue.Lifein 2016. Her 2 most recent books are "A Child in Berlin" & "Creative Insecurity: Lean Into the Unknown & Unleash Your Inner Misfit."
Flyer for the free webinar "Printing Client Books and Projects" with Rhonda Lauritzen, sponsored by the Utah Genealogical Association. The webinar will be February 3rd, 2026, at 6:00 pm Mountain Standard Time. For more information visit ugagenealogy.org.
Create a #FamilyHistory book on any budget. We'll explore software, layouts, & printing. No design experience needed! Rhonda Lauritzen has written more than a dozen books, 4 of which have been traditionally published. #FreeWebinar. Join us on February 3rd at 6:00 pm MST at buff.ly/7YtJ7AZ
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Wendy Citron is a professional genealogist, artist, & educator specializing in #Jewish & Eastern European research. She serves as a Research Specialist at the #FamilySearch Library & as an administrator with the JewishGen Ukraine Research Division’s Data Acquisition Team.
Flyer for the free webinar "From Rolodex to Records: The Secrets Beneath the Candy Shop" by Wendy Citron, sponsored by the Utah Genealogical Association. The webinar will be January 28th, 2026, at 10:00 Mountain Standard Time. Find more information at ugagenealogy.org. A photograph of Wendy Citron is included. Dive into Jewish Genealogical Research!
Using her family’s past — one tied to Murder, Inc. — Wendy Citron will demonstrate how methodical research uncovers truth in unexpected places. Learn strategies for Jewish #genealogy. Join in January 28th at 10:00 am MST (Noon EST, 9:00 PST) at ugagenealogy.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #webinar #history
Tonight's #genealogy #webinar starts in about twenty minutes from now! Register at ugagenealogy.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
The Boston Molasses Disaster was one of the strangest disasters in history. On January 15, 1919, 2.3 million tons of molasses poured down the streets of Boston.
An up-and-coming genealogy presenter! The UGA Virtual Chapter presents: "Navigating European Catholic Parish Records Through the Spyglass of the Portuguese" by Brielle Bradt. The webinar is free to register and participate live on Jan 15, 7:00 pm MDT. Register at buff.ly/T43KBBO , or buff.ly/FwMfrQw
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.
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
Flyer for "Aspiring Professionals Networking Event" on October 7th, 2025, at 6:00 pm Mountain Daylight Time by the Utah Genealogical Association.
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
#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!
Once a British Isles Research Specialist at the FamilySearch Library, Kori Robbins, AG®, now manages the team that oversees FamilySearch affiliates, including libraries, museums, & archives. She holds a BA in #FamilyHistory from BYU & is accredited in research in #England.
"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.
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!
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
