PGS Events for the Week of 27 Nov to 2 Dec 2023

 

Pinellas Genealogy Society Event Calendar (Class/Events schedule and details.) PinellasGenealogySociety.com/Calendar Bob Bryan  |  PGS Education Director Director.Education@PinellasGenealogySociety.com Classes & Events Monday, 27 Nov 2023 at 1:00 PM Photos in Genealogy

What is a family tree without photos to enhance the story?  But many old photos are degrading with age in storage.  And we can’t always travel to see the newest members of the family.     Even when we do get to snap the picture, the quality is less than what we expect for historical purposes.  And how do we get it off our phones and into our books and online trees?! This fully packed training will cover these issues and more as we learn tips of the trade for your pictures. Coffey This will be a hybrid meeting held in-person in the Local History Room at Largo Library and online via Zoom. Registration is only required for Zoom attendees, using the button at the right.   Register Tuesday, 28 Nov at 1:00 PM DNA Interest Group  Learn how to interpret your DNA test results, and apply those results to your current family history research. Join our casual group as we research and learn together. Luce/Manning This is a Zoom only meeting. Use the button at the right to register. Register Thursday, 30 Nov 2023 at 1:00 PM Library Catalog Searching for Genealogists Libraries are a great place for finding genealogy resources. This class will show you how to find libraries and archives that can help you in your search, how to get the most from catalog searches, and discover other helpful resources available through online catalogs. Fortin This will be a hybrid meeting held in-person in the Local History Room at Largo Library and online via Zoom. Registration is only required for Zoom attendees, using the button at the right. Register Saturday, 2 Dec 2023 at 10:00 AM Family Tree Maker User Group Questions & Answers and Demonstration of how to use the Family Tree Maker genealogical database software. Bryan This is a Zoom only meeting. Use the button at the right to register. Register

PGS Events for the Week of 12 Nov to 18 Nov

 

Pinellas Genealogy Society Event Calendar (Class/Events schedule and details.) PinellasGenealogySociety.com/Calendar Bob Bryan  |  PGS Education Director Director.Education@PinellasGenealogySociety.com Classes & Events   Monday,13 Nov 2023 at 1:00 PM They Died of What? Understanding Historical Causes of Death

Death certificates are important resources when researching the lives of our ancestors. However, due to factors such as outdated terminology and the limits of medical knowledge in the past, it can be hard to interpret the causes of death given. This presentation examines some of those factors, and points to resources that can help you find out what your ancestors really died of. Fortin This will be a hybrid meeting held in-person in the Local History Room at Largo Library and online via Zoom. Registration is only required for Zoom attendees, using the button at the right.   Register Saturday, 18 Nov 2023 at 11:00 AM Meeting and Lecture Series Program Two presentations by Greg Liverman, PhD 1. Breaking Through Brick Walls with Reason and Logic 2. Breaking Through Brick Walls Taking the Long Way Around The meeting starts at 11 am (ET) and is free and open to the public. There will be a short break for lunch. Those attending with the live audience are encouraged to order something from the café or bring a brown bag lunch. This will be a hybrid meeting held in-person in the Jenkins Auditorium at Largo Library and online via Zoom. Registration is only required for Zoom attendees, using the button at the right. Register

PGS Events for the Week of 7 November 2023

Pinellas Genealogy Society Event Calendar (Class/Events schedule and details.) PinellasGenealogySociety.com/Calendar Bob Bryan  |  PGS Education Director Director.Education@PinellasGenealogySociety.com Classes & Events Tuesday, 7 Nov 2023 at 1:00 PM Scottish Ancestry and Immigration

Does your DNA reveal Scottish or Irish ancestry, but you don’t have any in your tree? That happened to me!  Join me as I take you through my Gaelic journey searching for royalty for my mother! This intriguing journey took me through the history of Scotland, a land of two peoples, and how it’s intertwined with that of Ireland. Then follow the Scottish diaspora around the world as they fled the king’s wrath.  I’ll share tips to help you with your search along the way! Coffey This will be a hybrid meeting held in-person in the Local History Room and online via Zoom. Registration is only required for Zoom attendees. Register in advance for this meeting, if attending via Zoom, using the button at right. Register

PGS Events for the Week of 30 Oct to 4 Nov 2023

 

Pinellas Genealogy Society Event Calendar (Class/Events schedule and details.) PinellasGenealogySociety.com/Calendar Bob Bryan  |  PGS Education Director Director.Education@PinellasGenealogySociety.com Classes & Events   Monday, 30 Oct 2023 at 1:00 PM Witches of 1692  The women of the new colonies didn’t just have to survive the normal hardships of every pioneer, they had to face being accused of witchcraft. Often their accusers were young girls and sometimes family members, but they were always judged by male religious leaders. In this eye-opening presentation, we not only understand the Salem Witch trails, but the history of how these persecutions evolved and are still happening today. Coffey This will be a hybrid meeting held in-person in the Local History Room at Largo Library and online via Zoom. Registration is only required for Zoom attendees, using the button at the right.   Register Thursday, 2 Nov 2023 at 7:00 PM DNA Basics III--Ancestry.com DNA By looking at DNA test results through the lens of one of the most popular testing companies, class participants will be able to apply what they have learned in Basics I and II to their understanding of their own test results at Ancestry.com.  This class reviews the tools and resources available through Ancestry DNA.  While Basics I & II are recommended, they are not required prior to taking this class. Luce/Manning Online only via Zoom. Register using the button at the right.   Register Saturday, 4 Nov at 10:00 AM Family Tree Maker User Group Meeting  Questions & Answers and Demonstration of how to use the Family Tree Maker genealogical database software. Bryan Online only via Zoom. Register using the button at the right. Register