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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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Utah Genealogical Association @ugagenealogy.bsky.social · Nov 19
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!
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Utah Genealogical Association @ugagenealogy.bsky.social · Oct 1
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.
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Utah Genealogical Association @ugagenealogy.bsky.social · Sep 24
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.
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Utah Genealogical Association @ugagenealogy.bsky.social · Sep 24
#RootsTech 2026 registration opened today! www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech... #genealogy #FamilyHistory #conference
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Utah Genealogical Association @ugagenealogy.bsky.social · Sep 16
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!
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Utah Genealogical Association @ugagenealogy.bsky.social · Sep 15
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.
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Utah Genealogical Association @ugagenealogy.bsky.social · Sep 15
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.
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Utah Genealogical Association @ugagenealogy.bsky.social · Sep 15
We were glad to have you & we're looking forward to reviewing the recording of your presentation!
christinegenealogy.bsky.social Christine Cohen Genealogy @christinegenealogy.bsky.social · Sep 5
Thank you and honored @ugagenealogy.bsky.social to have been a presenter at the Summit of Excellence 2025
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Utah Genealogical Association @ugagenealogy.bsky.social · Sep 12
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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iGather Genealogical Services @igatherservices.bsky.social · Jul 17
I’ll be presenting an heraldry and it’s genealogical applications on Saturday, September 6th!
ugagenealogy.bsky.social Utah Genealogical Association @ugagenealogy.bsky.social · Jul 17
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.
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Christine Cohen Genealogy @christinegenealogy.bsky.social · Aug 21
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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Christine Cohen Genealogy @christinegenealogy.bsky.social · Aug 25
Join me in September @ugagenealogy.bsky.social #Genealogy #GenealogySpeaker www.ChristineCohenGenealogy.com
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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · Aug 27
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
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Utah Genealogical Association @ugagenealogy.bsky.social · Aug 14
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
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Utah Genealogical Association @ugagenealogy.bsky.social · Aug 14
Angie H. Stewart’s grandmother asked for help researching. This resulted in over 21 years of genealogy. Angie earned a certificate & associate degree in #FamilyHistory Research from BYUI. She's working on a master’s in Genealogical, Paleographic & Heraldic Studies from the University of Strathclyde.
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Utah Genealogical Association @ugagenealogy.bsky.social · Aug 10
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
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Utah Genealogical Association @ugagenealogy.bsky.social · Aug 7
Ariana Franco specializes in Southern Italian research, naturalization records, & New England localities. She holds certificates from Boston University, GenProof, ProGen, GRIP, IGHR, & SLIG. She is a member of an NGSQ study group, the Genealogical Society of Greater Miami, & @apgenealogists.
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Utah Genealogical Association @ugagenealogy.bsky.social · Aug 7
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.
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Utah Genealogical Association @ugagenealogy.bsky.social · Jul 29
Richard Hill was the first adoptee to identify his birth family through #GeneticGenealogy. He shared his story in "Finding Family: My Search for Roots and the Secrets in My DNA.” Richard is a member of the Genealogical Speakers Guild & the American Adoption Congress. #ancestry #adoption #FamilyTree
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Utah Genealogical Association @ugagenealogy.bsky.social · Jul 29
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.
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Utah Genealogical Association @ugagenealogy.bsky.social · Jul 24
Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation, Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation, Skull Valley Band of the Goshute, Ute Indian Tribe of Utah, White Mesa Community (Ute), Paiute Tribe of Utah, San Juan Southern Paiute, & Navajo Nation (Diné).
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Utah Genealogical Association @ugagenealogy.bsky.social · Jul 24
The UGA operates on recognized tribal lands & Indigenous Peoples are the original stewards of the land. The state of Utah is home to many tribes including but not limited to:
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Utah Genealogical Association @ugagenealogy.bsky.social · Jul 24
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
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Utah Genealogical Association @ugagenealogy.bsky.social · Jul 22
Cheri Hudson Passey is the owner of Carolina Girl Genealogy. She hosts the show GenFriends & is subcontracted by Eagle Investigative Services for the US Army Past Conflict Repatriations Branch. She's involved in many societies & is on the NGS board.
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Utah Genealogical Association @ugagenealogy.bsky.social · Jul 22
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.
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Utah Genealogical Association @ugagenealogy.bsky.social · Jul 17
Free webinar tonight!
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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.
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