PGS Events for the Week of 14 - 19 September 2020

 Tuesday, 15-Sep-20 at 1:00 PM--Library Databases--There are several databases subscribed to by the Largo Public Library that support genealogy research. Ancestry and HeritageQuest are the most well-known, but there are also American Ancestors, News Bank, and others. This class shows how to find and use those databases. Summers

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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87910803730?pwd=d1FJUXNaTjR1VVZUTmQ1L0ptVHhPQT09

If needed, Meeting ID: 879 1080 3730, Passcode: 2020

 

 

Saturday, 19-Sep-20 at 11:00 AM--Program Meeting. Where the Records Are, There’s a Document Waiting for You! Presented by Rue Lynn Galbraith. People are acquainted with the websites such as FamilySearch, Ancestry, Find My Past and others used for genealogical research. However, additional online resources are available to those who are researching their Family Tree - the State Archives. Rue Lynn will present how to use State Archives and Libraries, the treasures that can be found in these archives, and the resources available at Historical/Genealogical Societies. 

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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85772712842?pwd=YmtxT1VMUkpXbkJybGNIb0ExRGRkQT09

If needed, Meeting ID: 857 7271 2842, Password: 2020

OTHER MEETINGS IN THE AREA:

Monday, 14 Sep 20 at 1:00-3:00 PM—Suncoast Genealogy Society invites you to attend the DNA Interest Group discussion. The topic will be Common Misconceptions and there will also be a general discussion on using 23andMe for genealogy.

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https://www.gotomeet.me/RobertPIERRO/suncoast_genealogy

If needed Access Code: 573-065-245

Wednesday, 16 Sep 20 at 3:00 PM--West Pasco County Genealogy Society program meeting and presentation will be hosted by president, Debbe Hagner. The topics will be “A Basic Overview of Roots Magic,” and “Top Genealogy Research Websites.” Debbe will share guidelines about using Roots Magic and what is on the horizon with the software. Many of us have been using the COVID-19 down time to work on our genealogy, so knowing the best sites to utilize for your research – both free and subscription sites – will enable you to get the “best bang for your buck.”

 

Following are the Meeting details:

When: September 16, 2020

 

Meeting Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Cost: No charge to attend

 

To access the ZOOM site on Sept. 16, you can click on the link noted below:

 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89811980182?pwd=TkZjV2ZLcUNWZHFZUTdzRnFpTzBOZz09