Introduction to African American Genealogy Research presented by Bryan L. Mulcahy. If you are looking to find your roots, understand where your family came from, or just want to find a family member you did not know you had this is the program for you. Family history can be hard to find without the right […]
Virtual Cemeteries and Genealogical Research presented by Carol Weidlich. Cemetery and burial records are an excellent resource for Genealogists. Multiple virtual cemeteries and online memorial websites allow users to honor deceased family members and connect various generations. This workshop will cover using Find a Grave, Billion Graves, and other popular sites for family research. For […]
Join us for our February 2024 monthly meeting with Debra Dudek who will be presenting Using FOLD3 Library Edition. Love it or hate it, Fold3 is cornering the market on American military records online. Learn how to navigate the site, browse resources effectively, and find the hidden gems on this fantastic database. Visit Debra at her […]
Sometimes women hid themselves well! Let’s turn to the records of the textile arts. Our women ancestors were, for the most part, practical, so the textile arts were perfect for them, although at the time most of them didn't think of themselves as creating art. Did you have an ancestress who was a lace maker, […]
"Intro to US Church Records Why we care where Grandma went to church!" with Sunny Jane Morton. US church records of many denominations can reveal ancestors’ vital events, family relationships, overseas birthplaces and other residences and religious lives. From the co-author of the acclaimed book "How to Find Your Family History in U.S. Church Records", learn what […]
The Executive Director, Duff Wilson and Family Tree Maker Ambassador Mark Olsen are going to present a special event at the Naples Regional Library Saturday, February 17 from noon to 4:30 p.m. You must register to attend this event either in person or by zoom: ZOOM REGISTRATION: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpdeGupzwiE9fcVv0aSVJY9dnoKdIH3woc IN PERSON REGISTRATION: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/genealogical-society-of-collier-county-naples-tickets-828882649317 We hope many of […]
The Genealogical Society of Broward County and the Jewish Genealogical Society of Broward County are collaborating to present and extraordinary Family Tree Maker Special Hybrid Event. Join us this Sunday on short notice for a spontaneous day featuring insights for speakers Duff Wilson and Mark Olsen. With a big announcement. Apologies for the short notice. For […]
Genetic Genealogy and the MyHeritage DNA Test DNA testing opens a whole new world of possibilities to the family history researcher. It can help you find and connect with new family members, confirm relationships, and provide a greater context by revealing your ethnic origins. It may even help you break through brick walls and solve mysteries you […]
DNASIG Meeting Mon Jan 29 2024 2-#:30 pm ET NO RSVP - Zoom Link Included If you think others would benefit from the topics below, please feel free to distribute this email to your society members, friends, and frenemies!! All are welcome to join the fun. If you are new to the group, please send […]
CANADIAN eSIG Date: Meets on 4th Tuesday of the month September through November and January through May Time: 2 pm to 3:30 pm EDT online via ZOOM Website: https://alsqda.wordpress.com Email: thegscccanadianesig@gmail.com We are pleased to announce that our programs will now include a live presentation at the start of each Zoom meeting; a brief presenter question and […]
Tidewater Genealogy Club Our Ancestors Stories, Tidewater Edition Wine & Cheese Party Tuesday, February 27, 2024 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Tidewater Amenities Center 10700 Tidewater Key Blvd Estero, FL 33928 Join Our Celebration! Meet, greet and congratulate our ten Tidewater Authors Hear excerpts from their stories, enjoy complimentary wine & cheese and have your book […]
Uncover the stories of your ancestors in “The ‘Facebook’ of Yesteryear: Exploring Newspapers for Family Research.” Learn techniques and tools necessary to locate and leverage historical news articles to build a more complete and vivid family tree. Identify the multitude of items chronicled in print that can serve as keys to the past. This presentation will offer strategies for discovering and piecing together genealogical information from the rich tapestry of […]