Friday, May 13, 2016

PGS events for the Week of 15-21 May 2016

Tuesday, 17-May-2016 at 6:00 PM--National Archives,–Ordering Data. This is an in-depth explanation of how to order several different records from the National Archives. The records include military (both historic and modern), naturalization, census, land, and microfilm. Both online and postal mail ordering procedures will be covered. Summers, Local History Room, Largo Library.

Wednesday, 18-May-2016 at 6:00 PM--King Philip’s War, 1675-1676: Causes & Consequences – Although largely forgotten, King Philip’s War was a widespread conflict that had a significant and long-lasting impact on New England colonists and Native Americans. The class will look at causes leading up to this brutal war, analyze the course of the war, and outline the consequences that helped shape the future of the United States. Fortin, Local History Room, Largo Library.

Thursday, 19-May-2016 at 1:00 PM --Irish Genealogy Interest Group-a discussion of resources and techniques for researching your Irish ancestry. Focareta/Padgett, Local History Room, Largo Library.

Saturday, 21-May-2016 at 10:00 AM--Computers in Genealogy--Question and answer session on the use of computers in genealogy research and record keeping.  Bryan, Jenkins B, Largo Library.

Saturday, 21-May-2016   11:00 AM--Tracing Your Colonial New England Ancestors, Program Meeting, The Willards  , Jenkins B, Largo Library.

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