UGAGenealogy - Utah Genealogical Association

10/12/2026

Sources and Strategies for Tracing Ancestral Migration
Presented By: Alice Childs, AG® on October 15, 2026 7:00 pm

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When our United States ancestors spent their entire lives in the same town or county, finding available records to document their lives is not overly complicated, although it can still be difficult. However, when families moved from place to place, they sometimes seem to appear out of nowhere or vanish without a trace. This session will explore methodologies for tracing ancestral migration, illustrated through migration examples from various localities. It will then highlight key research principles and resources through the presentation of Asahel Chappell’s migration journey.

09/30/2026

As we move on from September to Family History Month, remember to check out our October newsletter at https://mailchi.mp/ugagenealogy/october-is-national-family-history-month-utah-genealogical-association-october-newsletter

09/30/2026

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09/28/2026

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09/28/2026

09/24/2026

09/23/2026

We hope you will join us for a free tour of the newly opened Museum of Utah on October 1st! The temporary exhibit "The Past is Personal" is especially pertinent to genealogists. This exhibit urges visitors to consider their role in our nation's history as we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Explore concepts of commemoration and community through the lenses of remembering and perspective, and make connections to both the past, and the people around you. Drawing upon the Utah Historical Society semiquincentennial project, the Peoples of Utah Revisited, this exhibit broadens the lens on Utah's history and shares the stories of the past through the present.

You don't have to be a member of the UGA to enjoy the tour! Come to 450 North State Street, Salt Lake City, by 10:00 am MDT on October 1st, 2026. Not only will you get to enjoy a guided tour of a new museum for free, but you will get to meet other genealogists, hobbyists, and historians!

09/09/2026

AI is Changing Family History: An Interactive Timeline of Tools, Trends, and Turning Points
Presented By: Ammon Smith on September 17, 2026 7:00 pm

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AI is changing the way genealogists search records, read handwriting, translate documents, analyze information, summarize sources, and organize research. Using an interactive timeline, this session traces major AI developments alongside research tools, company innovations, conference presentations, and educational resources. Attendees will explore specific uses of AI in family history, see how these tools and techniques have developed over time, learn how to find relevant and current resources, and discover practical ways to apply AI more effectively in their own research.

Ammon Smith is a genealogist specializing in Latin American research with a focus on Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic. Fluent in Spanish, he works directly with Spanish-language ecclesiastical, civil, and notarial sources and has advanced paleographic training in English and multiple Romance languages. His research focuses on colonial-era documentation, the Spanish Inquisition, Crypto-Jewish ancestry, and Latino.