Category Archives: National Institute of Genealogical Studies

Tuesday’s Tip: Utilize All Forums When Possible

Last week on twitter I was having a quick conversation with someone about a website that I utilize from time to time. When the site first went up, genealogists were all over it. Unfortunately, I do not think that it … Continue reading

Posted in National Institute of Genealogical Studies | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

2011 Resolutions – 1st Quarter Update

In late December, I wrote a post about my 2011 Resolutions. Since we are entering the third month of 2011, I thought it would be a good time to take a look and see where I stand on these goals … Continue reading

Posted in blogging, Genealogy, National Institute of Genealogical Studies | Tagged | Leave a comment

NIGS Update

In December I started my classes through National Institute of Genealogical Studies, I started with the basics of the American Studies Certificate. This past week, I finished my 6th class and I am excited to report that I am enjoying … Continue reading

Posted in Genealogy, National Institute of Genealogical Studies | 7 Comments

Vital Records

I spent the last month on a Vital Records class through the National Institute of Genealogical Studies. I continue to enjoy the classes that I am taking Though many of most of them are at the beginning level, I look … Continue reading

Posted in National Institute of Genealogical Studies | 8 Comments

School’s in Session, post 6

I finished the Methodology class on 21 Feb. I am very excited to have completed my second class. I moved ahead in this class because it was easier then the US: Census Records class. I seem to take more time … Continue reading

Posted in National Institute of Genealogical Studies | Tagged | 2 Comments

School’s in Session, post 5

US: Census Records was not so bad this week. We went over the different census records you can find, besides the Federal Population. I found the Native American Schedules interesting, just because the government deemed who was countable and who … Continue reading

Posted in National Institute of Genealogical Studies | Tagged | Leave a comment

School’s in session, post 4

As I continue to go through my classes, I am still procrastinating on the assignments that involve more work. For example, in my Census class, I read the module last sunday and did not start the homework until Wednesday. On … Continue reading

Posted in National Institute of Genealogical Studies | Tagged | Leave a comment

School’s in session, post 3

I finished module 3 for both classes early this week. I read both modules on Sunday and did the assignments for Methodology that day as well. Today, I took about 1.5 hours to do the assignments for the US Census … Continue reading

Posted in National Institute of Genealogical Studies | Tagged | 1 Comment

School’s in session, post 2

Second week of school is done. I finished a few of the assignments today for one of the classes. One thing I have learned about myself in this process is this, if I have concerns over something I have not … Continue reading

Posted in National Institute of Genealogical Studies | Tagged | 1 Comment

School’s in session, post 1

Finally completed my first week of classes for my certification through NIGS. Since my last post, things have changed a bit. Instead of taking 3 classes this month, I am taking two. Methodology Part 2: Organizing and Skill Building and … Continue reading

Posted in National Institute of Genealogical Studies | Tagged | 1 Comment