Tuesday, April 15th - Connie Lizak – How to Get the Most Out of FamilySearch – Go To Webinar – 10-11:30am Program Description: FamilySearch is a goldmine of genealogy resources. Unfortunately, an estimated 80% of the records available have not been indexed and can't be found through a simple search. So how can you access them? […]
Join us along with Connie Lizak when she presents her program "Preserving Family History/What to do with My Stuff." Connie will share examples from her own family history on how you might preserve your family history for future researchers. Consider Tiffany’s journal, gr-gr grandmother Kosers quilt, the family Bible, Aunt Ethel’s stories, Hitchcock chair, c1850, proven […]
DNA You say: “I just got the results of my DNA test, what do I do now?” This DNA SIG can help answer your questions! Group meets via Zoom on the third Monday of each month at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm. All levels of DNA researchers, beginners to advanced, are invited to join. Arthur […]
America's Forgotten War - When Invading Canada Seemed Like A Good Idea (SMCGS Monthly Meetings) via ZOOM meeting. Just a few years after the United States gained its independence, America was caught up in a global power struggle between Britain and France which has been referred to as “the silliest war we ever had.” Learn about […]
Writers Group For LCGS members wishing to go beyond recording names, dates and places, to interweave interesting facts about their ancestors’ lives, placing individuals in a social and historical context. This group usually meets from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the 1st Tuesday afternoon of each month. Email Andrea for the link to join. Andrea Perisho […]
Tuesday, May 13th - Connie Lizak – Preserving Your Family History – Go To Webinar - 10-11:30am Program Description: Death is an inevitable fact of life. For genealogists this is an issue that is a constant source of stress. “What do I do with all my stuff? Nobody wants it!” Connie Lizak will share examples […]
Join us along with Sue Schlichting as she presents her program "Inspiring the Next Generation of Genealogists." Who’s going to take over the family history quest when you’re no longer able? Getting the younger generation interested in their family history is important work. Learn creative ways to get young people engaged in their own history […]
Join us along with Thomas MacEntee as he presents his program "Translating, Transcribing and Summarizing Documents Using AI." Summary: Learn how to harness the power of artificial intelligence to assist in translating, transcribing, and summarizing a variety of genealogy records. A handwritten baptismal record from the 1800s? No problem. A faded newspaper obituary? No problem. […]
Join us, along with Thomas MacEntee when he presents his program "After You're Gone; Future Proofing Your Genealogy Research." Have you ever considered what will happen to your years of genealogy research once you’re gone? Learn how to ensure that your hard work carries on. Through a combination of planning, common sense, and new technologies, […]
Writers Group For LCGS members wishing to go beyond recording names, dates and places, to interweave interesting facts about their ancestors’ lives, placing individuals in a social and historical context. This group usually meets from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the 1st Tuesday afternoon of each month. Email Andrea for the link to join. Andrea Perisho […]
Thursday, June 12th – Thomas MacEntee – Tech Trouble Shooting - Go To Webinar - 10-11:30am Program Description: Dealing with ever changing genealogical technologies that are constantly being upgraded is a hassle, especially if you are not a "digital native". Learn the basics of tech troubleshooting, how to contact vendors and obtain reliable online results, […]
Free Online Genealogical Education with Annette Burke Lyttle Ongoing education is critical for our success as genealogists. There’s just too much to learn for us ever to say we’re done with our education. Fortunately for our budgets, we have many wonderful online choices that don’t cost us anything but a little of our time. In […]