Registration:

Required; closed Thursday, Feb 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST.

• OGS Members ($35) (Must be logged in to this site.)

• Non-members ($45)

• Sponsors ($100)

If you have any questions on 2026 Seminar registration, please email us at membership@olygensoc.org.

For other questions about the Seminar, please email us at events@olygensoc.org.

Past Seminars:

See the listing of OGS annual seminars held from 2002 through 2025.

Speaker:

Cyndi Ingle is the creator and innovator behind the award-winning and globally recognized CyndisList.com, a free categorized list of more than 320,000 links for genealogical research. In its 29 years online Cyndi’s List has consistently remained in the top tiers for genealogical research tools online. It helps millions of visitors worldwide and has been featured in the media and diverse publications, including ABC News, NBC News, the BBC, National Public Radio, USA Today, Time, Newsweek, Parade, People Magazine, Wired, Ancestry Magazine, Family Tree Magazine, Family Chronicle, and Internet Genealogy magazines. Cyndi, a genealogist for more than 45 years, has an expertise in using technology for genealogy. Additionally, her many active years in genealogy have also resulted in a specialty for research in the United States and bringing together traditional methodology with organization, computers, software, and the Internet. Cyndi is the recipient of the 2018 Society of Genealogists Prince Michael of Kent Award, the 2016 National Genealogical Society President's Citation, and many other awards and honors. She has served in several capacities for genealogical organizations. Cyndi is an internationally-known guest lecturer for various genealogical meetings, seminars, and webinars (http://www.CyndisList.com/speaking-calendar/). She coordinated courses for the Genealogical Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP) and the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), and she has authored numerous articles, two magazine columns, and three books. She is the Executive Director for the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research. Cyndi, her mother, son, and two Boston Terriers live in Edgewood, Washington.

Program:

The Path to Digital Libraries and Archives -- Today every nook and cranny of the Internet is filled with hidden gems in digital library and archive collections. Often part of a special project or a larger web site, these collections aren't always easy to find and explore. We will discuss methods for locating them and, once found, methods for using them to answer specific research questions.

Coordinating in the Cloud: Collaboration with Genealogists Online -- Cloud-based tools for our research include options for file storage, note-taking, tree building, and more. Each of these tools make it easy to access your research from any device with an online connection. One of the best uses of cloud-based research is the ability to share your research with others and work together no matter where you are in the world.

Pin Your Ancestors Down with Google Maps & Google Earth -- Google Maps and Google Earth provide two wonderful sources for geographical assistance in tracking your ancestors and pinning them down for your research. Combined with other mapping resources online we will demonstrate how using these Google tools can give you a visual aid for your research. Follow migration paths, historical routes, and your own family’s path, marking them on the maps with information, photos and documentation.

Be Your Own Digital Archivist: Preserve Your Research -- Are you doing everything you can to safeguard your genealogical research? Your documents? Your data? Your scanned images? We will talk about the importance of taking charge of your own materials and making sure they aren't going to disappear.

The presentations will be recorded and will be available to paid registrants through Sunday, March 8, 2026.

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