Friday, December 23, 2022

Manatee Genealogical Society Features Allison Singleton at 10 January Meeting

 This invitation was just received from the Manatee Genealogical Society:

"Dear regional genealogical society:

"Your society members are invited to attend the Manatee Genealogical
Society meeting and program on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, 10:00 am to
12:00 pm EST.  Our program speaker, Allison DePrey Singleton, will
present via Zoom "Effective Use of the Allen County Public Library
Genealogy Center".

"This program will provide detailed information on the use of the Allen
County (Indiana) Public Library Genealogy Center, the second largest
genealogical library in the United States. This center houses over
72,000 family histories, 1.2 million physical items and access to the
largest and best databases.  Allison will also explain what is available
through online access.

"Allison, MA, MLS, is the Genealogy Services Manager, providing
professional research consultations, and leading its family history
digital programs initiative.  She has presented at the last three
RootsTech Connect Conferences, the 2018 Indiana Genealogy Society
Conference and numerous other speaking engagements around the country.

"Members of the public are welcome to attend. Guests attending via Zoom
must register at least one day in advance by emailing: info@mgsfl.org/
Guests attending in person will meet at the Manatee Central Library,
which is located at 1301 Barcarrota Blvd West, Bradenton, Florida 34205.
  The Manatee Central Library Auditorium will open at 9:45 a.m. for
in-person attendees.  The Zoom meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. EST.

"For more information, please visit our website at: https://mgsfl.org/."

Friday, December 16, 2022

PGSS Event for the Week of 19-24 December 2022

 Wednesday, 21-Dec-22 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, Hybrid-LH Room.

Register in advance for this meeting, if attending via Zoom, at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpduCqpz8iGtQnam7AJIcsKhKh6LHyL7io

Saturday, December 10, 2022

PGS Events for the Week of 12-17 December 2022

 Monday, 12-Dec-22 at 1:00 PM: Genealogical Proof--This class explains how to evaluate the evidence we collect as we build our family trees. Some sources are more reliable, some records bring us closer to the actual event, and some information is more “on point.” How do we rank all of this as we try to assemble genealogical “truth”? The class uses the “Genealogical Proof Standard” as the guide. Summers, Hybrid-LH Room.

Register in advance for this meeting, if attending via Zoom, at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAufuytpzsqGNG8sDL5J7sIJTeiGsrU0_6K

Saturday, 17-Dec-22 at 11:00 AM: Program Meeting--Anniversary 5th Decade Event  Holiday Party / Show & Tell. Followed by What's Next? The Future of Family History (30 min) by D. Joshua Taylor, Hybrid-Jenkins B.

Register in advance for this meeting, if attending via Zoom, at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqcOuvrzkiH

Friday, December 2, 2022

PGS Events for the Week of 5-10 December 2022

 Monday, 5-Dec-22 at 1:00 PM. Census Tracking--Probably the fundamental way of using the US Federal Census is to track ancestors from one census year to the next. In that process we seek to uncover relationships and lost or heretofore unknown ancestors. This class shows a strategy on how to do that, using an actual family as an example. In addition, it also shows how to uncover hints on using resources outside of the census itself. Summers, Hybrid-LH Room.

Register in advance for this meeting, if attending via Zoom, at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsc-2orDkoHNVDk4fhziIMmR_JjXLoJfwN

Thursday, 8-Dec-22 at 1:00 PM. Dead Men do Tell Tales--Reconstructing life in a community using death certificates. Death certificates can tell us a lot about how our ancestors lived and died. When looked at as a group they can also tell us about life and death in their communities. This presentation focuses on an analysis of death certificates from Attleboro, Massachusetts over a five-year period, and shows how they can provide us with a window into the lives of the people who lived there. Fortin, Hybrid-LH Room.

Register in advance for this meeting, if attending via Zoom, at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrdOGhqzMqGNTHlvmkB4xX94KEssB9UAIm

Saturday, 10-Dec-22 at 1:00 PM. DNA Advanced Genetic Genealogy. Experienced DNA users join together to discuss the more advanced tools and concepts used in applying DNA to family research. Manning/Luce, Zoom only.

Register in advance for this meeting: 
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtce2oqzsjHdG3ngvmXUFMc62VYtGw1LmY