PGS Events for the Week of 1-6 May

 

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, 1 May 2023 at 1:00 PM  Historical Literature to Explore Your Ancestors’ Lives

Historical literature, both fiction and non-fiction, can help us to better understand the world in which our ancestors lived and the events that shaped their lives. This presentation looks at how to use historical literature to flesh out the stories of our ancestors and provides examples to show what can be learned. Fortin. 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 Thursday, 4 May 2023 at 7:00 PM  DNA Basics I (Ethnicity) This one- hour class defines DNA, gives examples of DNA inheritance patterns and discusses the different types of DNA tests and the companies that provide them.  It gives ideas for the best ways to make the most of your DNA dollars and how you might want to "target test" some of your relatives.  In addition, the class provides information on the ethnicity estimates provided by each company and how you might use them in your research.   Manning/Luce. Register for this meeting using the button at the right.   Register Saturday, 6 May 2023 at 10:00 A.M. Family Tree Maker User Group Questions & Answers and Demonstration of how to use the Family Tree Maker genealogical database software. Bryan Zoom only. Register using the button at right.

PGS Events for the Week of 25-27 April 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, 25-Apr-23 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. Manning/Luce, Zoom Only This will be a virtual meeting  online via Zoom. Register Thursday, 27 Apr-23 at 1:00 PM  Google (Yes, Google) Google is a powerful tool to help research your family data.  We will start with the basics of how to create a simple request that will find exactly what you seek.  Then we progress into tips and tricks on advanced Google tools to uncover credible, accurate information that will further enhance your family tree research. Coffey, Hybrid--LH Room and Zoom.  This is a hybrid presentation in the Local History Room of Largo Library and online via Zoom. Registration is required only for Zoom participation.

PGS Events for the Week of 11-22 April 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, 18-Apr-23 at 1:00 PM PowerPoint for Genealogy

If you have used PowerPoint for presentations, you know how easy it is to use! But did you know it’s also a valuable companion for genealogists? You will want to keep it open all the time after we show you the three biggest genealogy uses for this powerful app: clipping and storing research, manipulating photos, and turning family tree reports into beautiful books or videos! We’ll give you tips to take your PowerPoint skills to the next level whether you’re using your own computer or the library’s. 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 Saturday, 22 Apr-23 at 10:00 AM.  RootsMagic User Group Meeting Questions and answers and demonstrations of how to use the RootsMagic genealogy database software program. Bryan  This is a Zoom only presentation and registration is required.

PGS Events for the Week of 10-15 April 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, 10-Apr-23 at 1:00 PM Excel for Genealogy

You may know and use Excel to crunch your budget numbers, but have you thought about using it specifically for genealogy?  Even if you’re new to Excel, we will teach you the basics of building a database right, then we’ll cover how to think through your options to make the exact database that meets your specific needs. Then, as we show you ways to use Excel in genealogy, we’ll add tips to take your skills to the next level whether you’re using your own computer or the library’s. 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 Saturday, 15 Apr-23 at 11:00 AM. Program Meeting Digging in Dirt: Land Records Researching land records is an important aspect in genealogical research. While land records can provide valuable clues to relationships, residence, and migrations, they can sometimes be difficult or confusing to research. This presentation will give an overview of the various types of land records and where they might be located. Examples of the different types of indices used by county clerks will also be explored. Debbie Wilson Smyth. This will be a hybrid meeting held in-person in the Meeting Room/Jenkins B and online via Zoom. Registration is only required for Zoom attendees.