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SUMMARY:FGS Talk - I Knew I Was Adopted — How I Filled in the Story with Research
DESCRIPTION:The Falmouth Genealogical Society Presents Talk:\nI Knew I Was Adopted — How I Filled in the Story with Research\nwith FGS Member Mary O’Keeffe\nSaturday\, January 17\, 2026\, 10:00 am–12:00 pm\nFalmouth Public Library\, 300 Main Street\, Falmouth \nThe Falmouth Genealogical Society (FGS) will hold its monthly talk Saturday\, January 17\, 2026\, from 10:00 am-12:00 pm at the Falmouth Public Library\, 300 Main Street\, Falmouth. \nFGS Member Mary O’Keeffe will present in person: I Knew I Was Adopted — How I Filled in the Story with Research. She will share the evolution of her research which began in the late 1990s and resulted in obtaining her original birth certificate. She’ll detail her adoption research and DNA testing and matches\, and the creation of her biological family tree. And\, with this research success\, she took a trip to County Leitrim\, Ireland in June 2023 to further explore her roots. \nMary’s passion for genealogy started more than 25 years ago. A self-described “detective” by nature\, she used these skills to research and solve her genealogical puzzle. Mary worked in the telecommunications field for more than thirty years. In retirement\, she has turned her attention to supporting many local non-profit organizations\, serving on the Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Club of Cape Cod and the Family Table Collaborative and volunteering for Cape Kid Meals. \nThis talk is free and open to the public. It is also available via Zoom. For the Zoom credentials\, please contact fgspresident@gmail.com by January 16\, 2026.
URL:https://nergc.org/event/fgs-talk-i-knew-i-was-adopted-how-i-filled-in-the-story-with-research/
LOCATION:Falmouth Public Library\, 300 Main Street\, Falmouth\, MA\, 02540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events - Email submissions to this calendar to webmaster@nergc.org
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SUMMARY:JGSGB - Jewish Genealogy: Discover Your Family History
DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston(JGSGB) will teach its award-winning course\,  Jewish Genealogy: Discover Your Family History via ZOOM on 8 Wednesday evenings between January 7\, 2026\, to March 18\, 2026 7pm – 9pm. \nThrough lectures and individual help sessions\, learn basic research skills\, how to use online genealogy resources\, finding immigrant ancestors in the U.S. and European records\, Holocaust research\, DNA testing and much more. \nTuition is $250 and includes a 1-year membership to the JGSGB. \nFor more info and to register\, go to https://www.jgsgb.org/course/
URL:https://nergc.org/event/jgsgb-jewish-genealogy-discover-your-family-history/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events - Email submissions to this calendar to webmaster@nergc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T120000
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SUMMARY:FGS - Naturalization & Citizenship Records in U.S.
DESCRIPTION:The Falmouth Genealogical Society Presents Talk:\nNaturalization and Citizenship Records in the United States\nwith Christine Cohen\, Whittier (CA) Area Genealogical Society\nSaturday\, December 13\,  2025\, 10:00 am–12:00 pm\nFalmouth Public Library\, 300 Main Street\, Falmouth\n  \nThe Falmouth Genealogical Society (FGS) will hold its monthly talk Saturday\, December 13\, 2025\, from 10:00 am-12:00 pm at the Falmouth Public Library\, 300 Main Street\, Falmouth. \nChristine Cohen\, Program Director with the Whittier (CA) Area Genealogical Society\, will present via Zoom: Naturalization and Citizenship Records in the United States.\n\nNaturalization is the process by which an alien becomes an American citizen. Naturalization records can provide a researcher with valuable information such as an ancestor’s birth date\, birth location in the country of origin\, occupation\, immigration year\, marital status\, spouse information\, and witnesses’ names and addresses. Naturalization and the individual steps to citizenship could be done at any “court of record” of which there were 5\,000 in the United States. \nThis talk is free and open to the public. It is also available via Zoom. For the Zoom credentials\, please contact fgspresident@gmail.com by December 12\, 2025.
URL:https://nergc.org/event/fgs-naturalization-citizenship-records-in-u-s/
LOCATION:Falmouth Public Library\, 300 Main Street\, Falmouth\, MA\, 02540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events - Email submissions to this calendar to webmaster@nergc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T133000
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SUMMARY:The Falmouth and Cape Cod Genealogical Societies Present Two Talks
DESCRIPTION:The Falmouth and Cape Cod Genealogical Societies Present Two Talks \nData Collection: Mastering Techniques in Genealogical Research \nBroad Context: How to Find It and Use It! with Jill Morelli\, CG \nSaturday\, November 15\,  2025\, 10:30 am–1:30 pm\nSt. Peter’s Episcopal Church\, 421 Wianno Avenue\, Osterville \nThe Falmouth and Cape Cod Genealogical Societies will hold their annual joint meeting on Saturday\, November 15\, 2025\, from 10:30 am-1:30 pm at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church\, 421 Wianno Avenue\, Osterville. \nJill Morelli\, CG\, CGL is a writer\, lecturer\, and co-founder of the Applied Genealogy Institute (Learn by Doing) and founder of the award winning (2) Certification Discussion Group that demystifies the BCG portfolio process by sharing techniques learned personally and from others. She lectures and has written articles for NGSQ\, The Sept and others. She is past president of Seattle Genealogical Society and is program director for the Puget Sound Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists. Jill Morelli\, CG will present two talks. \nData Collection: Mastering Techniques in Genealogical Research\nAs genealogists\, the foundation of our work lies in the careful collection and accurate interpretation of data. Ensuring that we follow best practices not only enhances the quality of our research but also upholds the ethical standards of our field. This presentation will provide you with the tools and techniques to manage and interpret genealogical data effectively and assure confidence in your response to tough genealogical problems. \nBroad Context: How to Find It and Use It! \nBy understanding the broad context of our geographic area and the era\, we can interpret the evidence more accurately and thereby understand the decision-making of our ancestors more clearly. We sometimes view context as just the historical events that affected our ancestor. We will broaden that definition and explain the difference between it and social history. Examples clarify meaning and illustrate how this is a project-long process rather than applied at the end.\n\nThese talks are free and open to the public. They are also available via Zoom.\nPre-registration is required for Zoom access: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jZZv2cAqRy6uNeQrx0LBBw \nBag lunches will be available at a modest cost by pre-order only. Visit the FGS website at www.falgen.org for full program details\, Zoom registration instructions\, and lunch ordering information.
URL:https://nergc.org/event/the-falmouth-and-cape-cod-genealogical-societies-present-two-talks/
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Episcopal Church\, 421 Wianno Avenue\, Osterville\, MA\, 02655\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events - Email submissions to this calendar to webmaster@nergc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T160000
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SUMMARY:ACGS - Fall Conference - All Welcome
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Fall Conference and Annual Meeting\nSeptember 27\, 2025 – 10:30 A.M. – 3:45 P.M.\nConference Speakers:\nLuc Baronian\, PhD\nHugo Saint-Amant Lamy\nPierre Gendreau-Hétu\nClick Here to Register for the Fall Conference Today!\nRegistration closes on September 20th\, 2025\nAll Presentations will be recorded and available for paid attendees for 30 days after the conference.\nFor Details on speaker bio’s and descriptions of presentations\, please go to https://acgs.org/fall-conference-2025/ .  All are welcome\, members and non-members.
URL:https://nergc.org/event/acgs-fall-conference-all-welcome/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events - Email submissions to this calendar to webmaster@nergc.org
ORGANIZER;CN="ACGS":MAILTO:acgs@acgs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T143000
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CREATED:20250916T201402Z
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SUMMARY:NHSOG - Fall Conference
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nTo Register for NHSOG Fall Conference Click Here
URL:https://nergc.org/event/nhsog-fall-conference/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events - Email submissions to this calendar to webmaster@nergc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T120000
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SUMMARY:FGS: Finding the Living: Doing Descendancy Research Talk
DESCRIPTION:The Falmouth Genealogical Society Presents Talk:\nFinding the Living: Doing Descendancy Research\nwith Rhonda R. McClure\, Senior Genealogist\, American Ancestors\nSaturday\, August 9\, 2025\, 10:00 am–12:00 pm\nFalmouth Public Library\, 300 Main Street\, Falmouth \nFree talk. Open to the Public. Zoom Speaker. In-Person and Zoom. For the Zoom credential\, contact fgspresident@gmail.com no later than August 8. \nThe Falmouth Genealogical Society (FGS) will hold its monthly talk Saturday\, August 9\, 2025\, from 10:00 am-12:00 pm at the Falmouth Public Library\, 300 Main Street\, Falmouth. \nRhonda R. McClure\, Senior Genealogist with American Ancestors\, presenting via Zoom\, will discuss how descendancy research\, i.e. tracing all descendants of an individual to the present\, can help you further your research. While family historians most often focus on tracing their ancestry further and further into the past\, there are cases when doing the opposite—tracing lines forward is required. Whether you are building out your ancestors’ network of extended family\, hoping to understand DNA connections\, working on a study project\, creating a family association\, or just want to connect with distant family\, this talk will provide the tools and strategies for finding living relations. \nRhonda McClure is a nationally recognized genealogist and lecturer. She is the editor of the recently released 6th edition of the Genealogist’s Handbook for New England Research. Her areas of expertise include: immigration and naturalization\, late 19th and early 20th Century urban research\, and New England and Mid-West research.
URL:https://nergc.org/event/fgs-finding-the-living-doing-descendancy-research-talk/
LOCATION:Falmouth Public Library\, 300 Main Street\, Falmouth\, MA\, 02540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events - Email submissions to this calendar to webmaster@nergc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T170000
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SUMMARY:ACGS - Webinar - What to Do With Your Stuff – Planning for the Future of Your Genealogy and Artifacts
DESCRIPTION:ACGS is excited to be working with Peggy Jude\nfor the Summer 2025 Webinar!\nPeggy Jude’s presentation will be\nWhat to Do With Your Stuff – Planning for the Future of Your Genealogy and Artifacts\nEvery year\, countless genealogical documents and cherished family heirlooms are tragically discarded\, lost to future generations. This session offers practical strategies to safeguard your invaluable research and family treasures\, ensuring their preservation for years to come. Through methods for organizing\, documenting\, and digitizing irreplaceable records and stories\, we’ll explore proven approaches to prioritize and protect your research. You’ll leave with clear steps to preserve and share your family’s legacy for generations to come. \nJoin us on July 26\, 2025\, at 4 pm (ET)\nSession will be recorded if you are not able to make the live presentation\, and will be available for 30 days. \nAbout the Presenter:  Peggy Jude \n \nPeggy is a speaker\, educator and researcher who specializes and teaches multiple times each month in five areas of genealogical interest: DNA\, Genealogical Technology\, Preserving Family History and Family Heirlooms\, Genealogical Methods and Records\, and Swedish Genealogy. \nShe is an instructor in the DNA Foundations course at the Institute for Genealogical and Historical Research.  She leads both the DNA and Technology Special Interest Groups for the Manatee Genealogical Society (FL) where she is also VP and member of the board. \nPeggy holds a BS in Zoology from Iowa State University and an MBA from the University of Michigan.  Following a successful career as a Global Human Resources Executive\, she opened her genealogical business centered on the west coast of Florida. She is a graduate of ProGen and a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the Genealogical Speakers Guild. She is a graduate of ProGen\, and an alumnus of multiple advanced genealogical institutes.
URL:https://nergc.org/event/acgs-webinar-what-to-do-with-your-stuff-planning-for-the-future-of-your-genealogy-and-artifacts/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events - Email submissions to this calendar to webmaster@nergc.org
ORGANIZER;CN="ACGS":MAILTO:acgs@acgs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T120000
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SUMMARY:FGS - The AI-Powered Genealogist:  Working Smarter\, Not Harder in Family History Research - Talk
DESCRIPTION:The Falmouth Genealogical Society Presents Talk:\nThe AI-Powered Genealogist:\nWorking Smarter\, Not Harder in Family History Research\nwith Jennifer Zinck\, CG\nSaturday\, July 12\, 2025\, 10:00 am–12:00 pm\nFalmouth Public Library\, 300 Main Street\, Falmouth \nFree talk. Open to the Public. Live Speaker. In-Person and Zoom. For the Zoom credential\, contact fgspresident@gmail.com no later than July 11. \nThe Falmouth Genealogical Society (FGS) will hold its monthly talk Saturday\, July 12\, 2025\, from 10:00 am-12:00 pm at the Falmouth Public Library\, 300 Main Street\, Falmouth. \nThe AI-Powered Genealogist: Working Smarter\, Not Harder in Family History Research will be presented in person by Jennifer Zinck\, CG. Zinck will highlight how AI tools can transcribe and translate historical documents\, organize and analyze large sets of data quickly\, refine search strategies for better results\, identify patterns and connections in family history records\, and assist in problem-solving for tricky genealogical questions. \nZinck is a Certified Genealogist with more than 20 years of research experience. She is a researcher\, writer\, and speaker who specializes in Connecticut resources and DNA evidence for genealogy. She is a graduate of the Boston University Genealogical Certificate Program and has taught for the program. Zinck is serving her fifth term as the President of the Connecticut Professional Genealogists Council and her second term on the Board of Governors of the Connecticut Society of Genealogists.
URL:https://nergc.org/event/fgs-the-ai-powered-genealogist-working-smarter-not-harder-in-family-history-research-talk/
LOCATION:Falmouth Public Library\, 300 Main Street\, Falmouth\, MA\, 02540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events - Email submissions to this calendar to webmaster@nergc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T120000
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SUMMARY:FGS - If These Walls Could Talk: House Histories in Town and Country
DESCRIPTION:The Falmouth Genealogical Society Presents Talk:\nIf These Walls Could Talk: House Histories in Town and Country\nwith Jill Morelli\, CG\, CGL and Pam Pracser Anderson\, CG\nSaturday\, June 7\, 2025\, 10:00 am–12:00 pm\nOak Grove Cemetery\, 46 Jones Road\, Falmouth\, MA\n In-Person and Zoom. For the Zoom credential\, contact fgspresident@gmail.com no later than June 6th.\nThe Falmouth Genealogical Society (FGS) will hold its monthly talk and Annual Meeting on Saturday\, June 7\, 2025\, from 10:00 am-12:00 pm at Oak Grove Cemetery\, 46 Jones Road\, Falmouth\, MA. \nIf These Walls Could Talk: House Histories in Town and Country will be presented in person by Jill Morelli\, CG\, CGL and Pam Pracser Anderson\, CG \nDid you ever wonder about the people who lived in your house—or an ancestor’s home? Whether it’s a farmhouse nestled in the countryside or a house on a city block\, every house has a story to tell. This presentation explores how to research the history of a house using both urban and rural examples. We will look at a city house’s evolution over time through maps\, deeds\, city directories\, and building permits\, then contrast that with a long-held farm property\, focusing on land transfers\, tax records\, censuses\, and newspapers. Both case studies highlight the kinds of questions to ask and the types of records that reveal how a property and its families changed over time. Special attention will be given to resources and repositories relevant to Massachusetts researchers\, though the strategies can be applied anywhere. Whether exploring your ancestors’ houses or your own\, you will leave with a clear sense of how to begin—or deepen—your own house history research. \nJill Morelli\, CG\, CGL is a writer\, lecturer\, and co-founder of the Applied Genealogy Institute (Learn by Doing) and founder of the award winning (2) Certification Discussion Group that demystifies the BCG portfolio process by sharing techniques learned personally and from others. She lectures and has written articles for NGSQ\, The Sept and others. She is past president of Seattle Genealogical Society and is program director for the Puget Sound Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists. And she loves returning to the Falmouth Genealogical Society for the 11th year! \nPam Pracser Anderson is a Certified Genealogist and owner of Anderson CoGen in Franklin County\, Pennsylvania. She began researching her family history in 2010\, beginning with one of the original settlers of Owego and Tioga Counties in New York. Pam lectures on various genealogy topics and has written articles for the NGSQ\, NYG&B Record\, and Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly among others. She received the NGS Award of Merit for the Certification Discussion Group’s Mentorship Program that support individuals pursing genealogy certification.
URL:https://nergc.org/event/fgs-if-these-walls-could-talk-house-histories-in-town-and-country/
LOCATION:Oak Grove Cemetery\, 46 Jones Road\, Falmouth\, MA
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events - Email submissions to this calendar to webmaster@nergc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T160000
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SUMMARY:ACGS - Spring Conference - The Founders of New France
DESCRIPTION:ACGS Spring Conference 2025\n100% Virtual\nMay 17\, 2025  11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET\nA Focused View on the Founders of New France\n\n\nAre you passionate about genealogy\, history\, or the fascinating stories of the founders of New France?  Then our Spring Conference is the event you’ve been waiting for! Whether you’re a seasoned genealogist or just beginning your journey\, this conference is designed to captivate and inspire you. \nWe are thrilled to present three esteemed speakers who will delve into various intriguing aspects of New France’s founding figures. Each speaker brings a unique perspective and a wealth of knowledge\, promising sessions that are both educational and engaging. \nWe hope that you enjoy the day’s speakers and topics.  Read on for a full description of each speaker’s presentation and biography\, and secure your spot at the ACGS Spring Conference!
URL:https://nergc.org/event/acgs-spring-conference-the-founders-of-new-france/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events - Email submissions to this calendar to webmaster@nergc.org
ORGANIZER;CN="ACGS":MAILTO:acgs@acgs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T104209
CREATED:20250423T121847Z
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SUMMARY:FGS - The Dainty/Undy Saga: Connecting Two Identities to One Person
DESCRIPTION:The Falmouth Genealogical Society Presents Talk with FGS Member Stanford Bates Vincent \nThe Dainty/Undy Saga: Connecting Two Identities to One Person\nSaturday\, May 10\, 2025\, 10:00 am–12:00 pm\nFalmouth Public Library\, 300 Main Street\, Falmouth\, MA \n This talk will be presented live and is free and open to the public. It is also available via Zoom. For the Zoom credential\, please contact fgspresident@gmail.com no later than May 9. \n\nFGS member Stanford Bates Vincent\, presenting in person\, will demonstrate the use of disparate record types to uncover the truth regarding a mysterious relative. He was able to prove that Joseph H. DAINTY who was born 10 July 1870 in Newark-on-Trent\, Nottinghamshire\, England is one and the same person as Joseph H. DAVIS who died on 26 August 1935 in Portland\, Oregon. The process will touch briefly on this person’s father Henry DAINTY\, his mother Harriet UNDY and their other six children as they made their way to Somerville\, Massachusetts via Brooklyn\, New York and Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania. \nStanford Bates Vincent\, a descendant of Matthew Vincent of Kittery Point\, Maine (circa 1720)\, is a retired Boston businessman\, charter member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association\, and founding member of the New Black Eagle Jazz Band. He and his wife Carol Ann (Dainty) Vincent have made Falmouth their home since 1996.
URL:https://nergc.org/event/fgs-the-dainty-undy-saga-connecting-two-identities-to-one-person/
LOCATION:Falmouth Public Library\, 300 Main Street\, Falmouth\, MA\, 02540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events - Email submissions to this calendar to webmaster@nergc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T170000
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SUMMARY:GSV Spring Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Genealogical Society of Vermont Spring Membership Meeting\, Saturday May 3rd 2025\, at the Rutland Historical Society\, 96 Center St.\, Rutland\, VT 05701. \nThe morning program will consist of two speakers: J. Kevin Graffagnino: “Ira Allen of Vermont: A Hard Founding Father to Love” and Michael Dwyer: “French-Canadian Names Lost in Vermont.”  Registration\, which begins at 9:30 a.m. includes the program\, morning “coffee\,” and a luncheon of consisting grinders from Gill’s Delicatessen\, beverage\, and chips\, is $25 for GSV members and $30 for non-members. The afternoon program will consist of a tour of the society’s archives. \nTo register please send a check by April 25\, 2025 to: Genealogical Society of Vermont\, 57 East Shore North\, Grand Isle\, VT 05458. Please include a note with your check if you require a gluten-free option. More information and online registration via PayPal at: \nhttps://genealogyvermont.org/upcoming.htm
URL:https://nergc.org/event/gsv-spring-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:Rutland Historical Society\, 96 Center St\, Rutland\, VT\, 05701
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events - Email submissions to this calendar to webmaster@nergc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T104209
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SUMMARY:NHSOG - Spring Conference - Bringing Family Stories to Life
DESCRIPTION:NH Society of Genealogists Spring Conference \nSaturday April 26 9:30-2:30 2025 via Zoom \nBringing Family Stories to Life: Writing\, Publishing\, and Recreating the Past \nPaula Stuart-Warren Easy Ways to Begin Writing Your Family Story \nLisa Alzo DYI Publishing for the Family Historian: Tips\, Tricks and Tools \nLinda Macliver  Evander MacIver: A Living Biography Created by My Heritage’s DeepStory \nRegister at www.nhsog.org/conferences Early Bird Special fee through April 12.
URL:https://nergc.org/event/nhsog-spring-conference-bringing-family-stories-to-life/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events - Email submissions to this calendar to webmaster@nergc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T104209
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SUMMARY:Don’t Be Afraid of Technology—AI for Facial Recognition and Pairing
DESCRIPTION:Don’t Be Afraid of Technology—AI for Facial Recognition and Pairing \nSaturday\, April 12\, 2025  | 10:00 am ET                         Falmouth Public Library \nFree and Open to the Public. Program also available via Zoom. For the Zoom credentials\, contact fgspresident@gmail.com by April 11\, 2025 \nZoom Presenter \nTina LaFreniere\, Founder and CEO of the Related Faces website (relatedfaces.com) will describe how facial recognition works and provide pointers on photo restoration. She will provide practical information on decision-making and the use of Related Faces’ Resemblance Numbers and Pairings\, combined with your family knowledge\, to recognize and identify the “unknown” people in your family photos. \nTina began her genealogical journey over 15 years ago and\, along the way\, has inherited thousands of photos from her family\, hundreds of which are unidentified. These photos inspired Related Faces\, and the site was launched in February 2022. Tina is a member of the Genealogical Society of Collier County\, Florida\, the National Genealogical Society and The Photo Managers Group.
URL:https://nergc.org/event/dont-be-afraid-of-technology-ai-for-facial-recognition-and-pairing/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events - Email submissions to this calendar to webmaster@nergc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T104209
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SUMMARY:Pioneer Valley History Network - HistoryFest Pioneer Valley
DESCRIPTION:HistoryFest Pioneer Valley – Our Homespun History Conference\nSaturday\, April 12\, 2025 at \nWestfield State University \nJoin us for a gathering of local history enthusiasts\, high school age and up\, including local historians\, public history professionals\, genealogists\, preservationists\, academics\, and others\, in one place for one day of sharing. \nThis is a grassroots\, democratic way to gather and share ideas and information. Anyone can present. The topics that are presented are the ones the presenters are passionate about. The sessions that are well-attended are the ones that are of interest to the attendees. \nThere is no specific theme\, but presentations should be in some way related to the history of the Pioneer Valley or Massachusetts. Please\, no political diatribes or sales pitches for commercial products or services. Other than that\, the sky is the limit. \nThe cost is low — the goal is to break even. We want your participation. There will be plenty of opportunity for networking and an exhibit area for selling books and other history-related products. \nIf you would like to Present a Session\, contact us\, now\, at: pioneervalleyhistory@gmail.com \nRegistration to attend the event will begin on January 19th. \nPioneer Valley History Network \nHistory and Philosophy Department \n 
URL:https://nergc.org/event/pioneer-valley-history-network-historyfest-pioneer-valley/
LOCATION:Westfield State University
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events - Email submissions to this calendar to webmaster@nergc.org
ORGANIZER;CN="Pioneer Valley History Network":MAILTO:pioneervalleyhistory@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T104209
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SUMMARY:CAS - My Dream Week in DC Exploring Federal Records -Webinar
DESCRIPTION:“My Dream Week in D.C.: Exploring Federal Records” with Amanda Perrine\, MSLIS\n\nSaturday\, April 5\, 2025\, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nNetworking at 10 a.m.\nVirtual Meeting via Zoom\n\nAmanda Perrine\, MSLIS (Master of Science in Library and Information Services) was one of the lucky 38 lottery winners able to attend the 2024 Gen-Fed (Genealogical Institute on Federal Records)\, a weeklong series of advanced-level courses on federal records in a complex facility that’s held annually in Washington\, D.C. Amanda\, who was named the Executive Director of the OCPL Board in February\, will share insights she gained that could help you with your research.\n\nThe event is free and open to the public. Non-members may email info@connecticutancestry.org for the Zoom link to be sent to you about a week before the event.
URL:https://nergc.org/event/cas-my-dream-week-in-dc-exploring-federal-records-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events - Email submissions to this calendar to webmaster@nergc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T104209
CREATED:20250216T001538Z
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SUMMARY:TIARA - Virtual Celtic Connections Conference
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Celtic Connections Conference 2025\nJoin Us for CCC 2025 – FINDING MISSING FAMILY\nDiscover expert strategies to reconnect with lost family members in CCC 2025! This year’s theme\, Finding Missing Family\, explores the tools\, records\, and methodologies to locate relatives separated by history\, life circumstances\, or other challenges. \n When: Saturday\, April 5\, 2025 | 9 AM-5 PM (Eastern Time) \n Where: Online via Zoom \nWhat You’ll Learn\nDive into compelling topics led by top experts in Irish genealogy and family history: \n\nUsing DNA and indirect evidence to solve puzzles\nTackling ethical and psychological challenges\nExploring the lives of women and children in care in Ireland\n\nWhy Attend?\n\n4 Live Lectures: Delivered by internationally acclaimed speakers\nInteractive Q&A: Get your questions answered live by the experts\nDownloadable Syllabus: A handy PDF to guide your research\nOn-Demand Access: Watch recorded sessions anytime until 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 31 July 2025\n\nMeet the Speakers and Topics\n\nFiona Fitzsimons: Suffer the Nation: Finding women and children in care in Ireland\, 1840-1972\nDr. Maurice Gleeson: Methodology for solving Unknown Parentage Cases from an Irish perspective\nJohn Grenham: Crabwise: indirect research can get you around a dead end\nDr. Penny Walters: From Separation to Reconnection: psychological and ethical dimensions of finding missing family in Ireland’s historical context\n\nDon’t Miss Out!\nWhether you’re a beginner or an experienced genealogist\, CCC 2025 will inspire and equip you to uncover your family’s hidden stories. \nQuestions? Contact us at registration@celtic-connections.org. \nSince this is a live event\, CCC 2025 reserves the right to offer an alternate presentation should a speaker be unable to participate.
URL:https://nergc.org/event/tiara-virtual-celtic-connections-conference/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events - Email submissions to this calendar to webmaster@nergc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T104209
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SUMMARY:DFAW - Spring Program
DESCRIPTION:Windsor Historical Society\n96 Palisado Ave Windsor\, CT 06095 \n“Upcoming Plans for the Windsor Historical Society” with Carrie Taylor\n“Genealogy Research and Land Records in Windsor” with Robert Hoskin.\nHybrid: In person or via Zoom\nRegistration: $10.00/Per Person\nRegistrations must be received by noon on Friday\, March 21\, 2025\nWe invite you—wherever you may live—to join us on Saturday\, March 22 for a “hybrid” meeting conducted both in person at the Windsor Historical Society and via Zoom. Our speakers will be the Historical Society’s new Executive Director\, Carrie Taylor\, and DFAW member Robert Haskins. Carrie will introduce herself to our group\, update folks about upcoming plans for the Society\, and talk about some of the Society’s online resources. Rob’s presentation will focus on how to access and use deed and land records in Windsor and what information can be found that may be useful in genealogy research. He will illustrate how to use the records using a recent research project that he conducted.
URL:https://nergc.org/event/dfaw-spring-program/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events - Email submissions to this calendar to webmaster@nergc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T104209
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SUMMARY:FGS - Hybrid Event - with Michael J. Proctor
DESCRIPTION:The Falmouth Genealogical Society Presents Talk with \nMichael J. Proctor\, FHS Graduate and \nHistorian of the Massachusetts Society of Mayflower Descendants \nThe Search for Thomas O’Connor: \nBrick Wall Solved with Oral History\, Research and DNA\nSaturday\, March 8\, 2025\, 10:00 am–12:00 pm \nFALMOUTH — The Falmouth Genealogical Society (FGS) will hold its monthly meeting on\nSaturday\, March 8\, 2025\, from 10:00 am-12:00 pm in the Hermann Foundation Room of the\nFalmouth Public Library\, 300 Main Street. \nMichael J. Proctor\, Historian of the Massachusetts Society of Mayflower Descendants and a\nFalmouth High School graduate\, will be the live guest speaker. Michael will discuss his “brick\nwall”—the identity of his grandfather’s biological father. The answer had eluded family\ngenealogists for decades. Learn how he combined oral family history\, dogged research\, and\nfinally DNA analysis to solve the mystery. Through this work\, Michael has created a new oral\nhistory that identifies Thomas O’Connor as his grandfather’s biological father—more than 110\nyears after O’Connor’s death. \nMichael became the Historian at the Massachusetts Society of Mayflower Descendants in\nJanuary 2024. Prior to this position\, he served the organization as an application verifier while\nbuilding a small genealogy consulting business with a focus on the Canadian Maritimes. His\ncareer in genealogy followed nearly 40 years working in retail management. Michael is a 1989\ngraduate of Falmouth High School where he credits English teacher Paul Cali with sparking his\ninterest in storytelling. \nThis talk is free and open to the public. It is also available via Zoom. For the Zoom\ncredentials\, please contact fgspresident@gmail.com by March 7\, 2025.
URL:https://nergc.org/event/fgs-hybrid-event-with-michael-j-proctor/
LOCATION:Hermann Foundation Room of the Falmouth Public Library\,\, 300 Main Street\, Falmouth\, MA
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events - Email submissions to this calendar to webmaster@nergc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T104209
CREATED:20250124T235330Z
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SUMMARY:ACGS Webinar - Gene-ology: How We Understand Genetic Disorders Through Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:Gene-ology: How we Understand Genetic Disorders Through Genealogy combines fundamental concepts in genetics\, genealogical research methods\, and French-Canadian history to provide a comprehensive understanding of common French-Canadian genetic disorders. It examines how these disorders are passed down through generations and how they manifest in genealogical records. Attendees will learn about the patterns of inheritance and the significance of these conditions within the context of French-Canadian genealogy. The presentation will also provide a practical guide on how to use ACGS resources to uncover disease patterns within family histories. It will cover essential terminology associated with medicine and genetic disorders\, making it easier for participants to interpret both genealogical and medical records. Additionally\, the session will briefly discuss the value of modern genetic testing in genealogical research\, exploring how it complements traditional methods by offering deeper insights into hereditary conditions. It will also cover ethical considerations\, focusing on privacy and informed consent in genetic genealogy. \n\nJoin us on February 22\, 2025\, at 4 pm (ET)
URL:https://nergc.org/event/acgs-webinar-gene-ology-how-we-understand-genetic-disorders-through-genealogy/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events - Email submissions to this calendar to webmaster@nergc.org
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACGS":MAILTO:acgs@acgs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T104209
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SUMMARY:FGS - Genetic Genealogy\, Empathy\, and the NPE Community
DESCRIPTION:The Falmouth Genealogical Society Presents Talk with\nGenetic Genealogist Kate Penney Howard\nGenetic Genealogy\, Empathy\, and the NPE Community\nSaturday\, February 8\, 2025\, 10:00 am–12:00 pm \nFALMOUTH — The Falmouth Genealogical Society (FGS) will hold its monthly meeting on\nSaturday\, February 8\, 2025\, from 10:00 am-12:00 pm in the Hermann Foundation Room of the\nFalmouth Public Library\, 300 Main Street. \nKate Penny Howard will present Genetic Genealogy\, Empathy\, and the NPE Community.\nShe describes ‘NPE’ as what happens when a person takes a consumer DNA test and\ndiscovers that their biological parent is ‘Not the Parent Expected’. Kate says that it’s often a\nshock for individuals\, and the discovery can trigger conflict and rejection in the family in which\nthey were raised as well as in their biological family. She will lead an exploration into the history\nand culture surrounding how we identify family\, and how consumer DNA testing has reframed\nthese concepts. She hopes that attendees will gain insight into the challenges faced by those\nexperiencing ‘NPE’ and develop empathy and practical skills for supporting individuals through\nthis often-turbulent journey of self-discovery. The talk aims to equip participants with the\nknowledge and sensitivity needed to approach genetic surprises with understanding and grace. \nKate Penney Howard is a genetic genealogist\, specializing in brick wall work\, HighRoH\, and\nendogamy. During a bout with cancer\, she discovered that she loves sharing her knowledge\nwith other genealogists. She is intentional about addressing injustice and myths in her\npresentations. Kate has presented at Rootstech\, East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference\,\nthe International Congress on Medieval Studies\, NAAP/RTK’s Untangling Our Roots\, and the\nGeneral Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). 2025 speaking engagements\ninclude Rootstech\, Ohio Genealogical Society 2025\, and Ontario Ancestors Webinar Series\, as\nwell as local library and genealogical society gatherings. Kate studied vocal music and earned a\nMaster of Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis in 2011 and has been\npastor of North Christian Church since her ordination in 2012. She will join FGS via Zoom. \nThis talk is free and open to the public. It is also available via Zoom. For the Zoom\ncredentials\, please contact fgspresident@gmail.com by February 7\, 2025.
URL:https://nergc.org/event/fgs-genetic-genealogy-empathy-and-the-npe-community/
LOCATION:Hermann Foundation Room of the Falmouth Public Library\,\, 300 Main Street\, Falmouth\, MA
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events - Email submissions to this calendar to webmaster@nergc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T104209
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SUMMARY:MSOG - Annual Meeting and Program
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nergc.org/event/msog-annual-meeting-and-program/
LOCATION:Marlborough Country Club\, 200 Concord Road\, Marlborough\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events - Email submissions to this calendar to webmaster@nergc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T104209
CREATED:20240702T190633Z
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SUMMARY:NHSOG - Fall Conference with Blaine Bettinger
DESCRIPTION:Blaine Bettinger “The Genetic Genealogist” Will be the Featured Speaker at our Fall Conference \nSaturday 19 October 2024\, 9:30–3:00 at the Puritan Backroom Conference Center\, in Manchester\, N.H. \nBlaine will give three presentations: \n\n\nUnderstanding the DNA Testing Company Websites and Tools — Together we will explore the genetic genealogy company offerings\, including the tools and analyses offered by the testing companies themselves. This will help us determine which tests and tools are best for our particular research question. \n\n\nUsing Autosomal DNA for 18th and 19th Century Mysteries — Even though our 18th and 19th century ancestors have been dead for decades\, their DNA still survives in their descendants. Learn how to use autosomal DNA to attack and potentially solve genealogical mysteries and brick walls for ancestors who were born or lived in the 1800’s\, 1700’s\, and beyond. \n\n\nUsing Artificial Intelligence Tools for Genealogy —  Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is a valuable new tool for genealogists\, potentially saving 100s of hours a year and offering new ways to organize our research. However\, these tools have important limitations that must be understood in order to utilize them properly and efficiently. We will cover the benefits and limitations of generative AI\, and how you can explore this entirely new field without becoming overwhelmed! \n\n\n​ \nTickets are for sale today\, $70/in-person\, $50 remote. In-person tickets include breakfast and lunch. \n​Early Bird and Member Discounts are Available. \nTicket sales are strictly limited due to room capacity\, so be sure to order today in order to ensure a seat. \nhttps://www.nhsog.org/shop
URL:https://nergc.org/event/nhsog-fall-conference-with-blaine-bettinger/
LOCATION:Puritan Backroom Conference Center\, Manchester\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events - Email submissions to this calendar to webmaster@nergc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T104209
CREATED:20240702T185923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T190156Z
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SUMMARY:MGC - Writing a Compelling Family History w Jenifer Kahn Bakkala  ​
DESCRIPTION:MGC provides innovative education for genealogists\, and authoritative advocacy for records access.\nAn Evening with Jenifer Kahn Bakkala \n​Writing a Compelling Family History \nMonday\, September 30\, 2024\, at 7:00 PM ET via Zoom  \nThis presentation is free but registration is required. \nhttps://www.massgencouncil.org/ to register
URL:https://nergc.org/event/mgc-writing-a-compelling-family-history-w-jenifer-kahn-bakkala/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events - Email submissions to this calendar to webmaster@nergc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T104209
CREATED:20240702T185615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T190156Z
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SUMMARY:ACGS - Summer Webinar
DESCRIPTION:ACGS is thrilled to be working with Paula Grandpre Wood\nfor the Summer 2024 Virtual Webinar!\nPaula Grandpre Wood’s presentation will be\nWhat I Learned About the Ceinture Flechee and My Ancestral Heritage\n  \n\nPaula’s book invites readers to walk in the steps of real people with real joys and terrible heartache as they make the fateful decision to leave behind everything they knew in La Rochelle France and begin life anew in New France. After serving indentureships\, they began families\, and some of her ancestors were caught up in the Acadian Dispersal. In the more recent past her ancestors immigrated once again\, this time to the U.S. Through genealogical research of Paula’s ancestors that was gifted to her by a family member\, she learned the bare facts of the many generations of her forbears’ lives. One day these ancestors began speaking to her heart. She responded by delving into the broader story of the times they lived through. She began writing a series of letters to specific grandparents\, asking them unanswerable questions and telling them how she longed to know them better. \nHer family’s Ceinture Fléchée (Arrow Sash) has been passed down through six generations. The Sash binds the various parts of Paula’s story into a coherent whole. Undertaking a quest to bring the family’s heirloom to each ancestor’s grave\, she discovered one ancestor after the next. With each discovery\, she wrapped the tombstones with the family’s Sash. While learning and then writing about her 9x grandparents she walked the Long Trail in Vermont\, discovering parts of herself she had never known existed. Along with her growing sense of closeness with these ancestors\, she found her way back to the Catholic Church. Every step of her journey\, she knew her ancestors were praying for her. \n\nJoin us on August 10\,  2024 at 4 pm (ET)\n  \nTo Register please Click Here: Webinar Registration\nDeadline to Register is August 3\, 2024
URL:https://nergc.org/event/acgs-summer-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events - Email submissions to this calendar to webmaster@nergc.org
ORGANIZER;CN="ACGS":MAILTO:acgs@acgs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T104209
CREATED:20240417T200055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T190156Z
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SUMMARY:ACGS - DNA Spring Conference
DESCRIPTION:ACGS Spring Conference 2024\n100% Virtual\nMay 18\, 2024  11 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET\nA Day of DNA Presentations\nA growing number of members have requested that ACGS have one presentation or more information on DNA.  2024’s Spring Conference has been prepared to fulfill this need.  We hope that all our member are able to take something away from each presentation to help their own family research. \nRegistration closes on May 11\, 2024\nSpeaker Biographies and Presentation Summary \nSara Cochran\, “My DNA Brought Me to the Forest\, but Where Are All the Trees?” \nSara is a full-time professional genealogist with thirty years of research experience. Her research has taken her to nearly every state in the USA and Ireland. She especially enjoys breaking down brick walls and discovering the stories of black-sheep ancestors. \nSara holds a Boston University Genealogical Research Certificate\, a Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science\, and is an alum of the ProGen Study Group. She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the Genealogical Speakers Guild. \nYou can find her online at TheSkeletonWhisperer.com. \nMy DNA Brought Me to the Forest\, but Where Are All the Trees? \nGenealogical DNA tests are bringing thousands of new cousins to our attention\, but many of them don’t have trees yet\, or the trees aren’t attached to their test. Learn some new techniques for figuring out where how these individuals connect with you. (Focus is on Ancestry.com results system). \n  \nPaula Williams\, “Summon Your Inner Sherlock Holmes”\n \nPaula is a professional genealogist who has been researching for more than two decades in primarily Southern US states and has been using DNA to solve problems for more than a decade. She has studied at IGHR\, SLIG\, GRIP\, and the Genealogical Institute on Federal Records (Gen-Fed). In addition\, she’s a board member of the Virginia Genealogical Society and of the Genealogical Research Institute of Virginia (GRIVA) and is the facilitator for the latter’s DNA Special Interest Group. She has taught at the IGHR and GRIP institutes and has lectured for the Southern California Genealogical Society’s Genealogy Jamboree and for the National Genealogical Society conference\, among others. \nSummon Your Inner Sherlock Holmes \nGenealogy research is often seen as detective work\, especially when it comes to identifying and evaluating our DNA matches. We’ll explore some of Sherlock Holmes’s philosophies and apply them to our DNA analysis. \n  \nDebbie Wilson Smyth\, “DNA Doesn’t Lie\, But Needs Help to Find the Truth!” \nDebbie Wilson Smyth has been researching her family since 1993 and holds a Certificate in the Genealogical Research program from Boston University. As the owner of Oak Trails Genealogy Services\, LLC\, she provides professional genealogical services in research\, education\, consultation\, and speaking. Her research focuses on Midwestern and Southern states\, methodology\, lineage society applications\, and DNA. Debbie is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the Genealogy Speakers Guild\, as well as a number of national\, state\, and local societies. \nDNA Doesn’t Lie\, But Needs Help to Find the Truth! \nDNA testing is a valuable tool for use in genealogical research. DNA provides confirmation of a genetic relationship; however\, it requires the help of documentary research to confirm the genealogical relationship. This presentation reviews the differences between a genetic relationship and a genealogical relationship and demonstrates how pairing the two will strengthen your genealogical conclusions. \n  \nSchedule of Events\nSaturday\, May 18th\, 2024\nAgenda \n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \nSara Cochran\, “My DNA Brought Me to the Forest\, but Where Are All the Trees?” \n12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. \nPaula Williams\, “Summon Your Inner Sherlock Holmes” \n1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. \nDebbie Wilson Smyth\, “DNA Doesn’t Lie\, But Needs Help to Find the Truth!” \nClick here to Register today – Registration closes May 11th.
URL:https://nergc.org/event/acgs-dna-spring-conference/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events - Email submissions to this calendar to webmaster@nergc.org
ORGANIZER;CN="ACGS":MAILTO:acgs@acgs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T104209
CREATED:20240314T213134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T190156Z
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SUMMARY:SSGS - Databases at the Boston Public Library Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 11\, 2024\, 1:00 P.M.\, John Curtis Free Library\, 537 Hanover Street\, Hanover\, MA 02339\, 781-826-2972 \nTopic:  Databases at the Boston Public Library\nPresenter:  Jessy Wheeler\n\nJessy Wheeler\, the Research Specialist in Genealogy at the Boston Public Library\, will provide and overview of BPL database and other electronic resources\, including newspapers which are available for genealogy research. This will also include free websites from the BPL and beyond.
URL:https://nergc.org/event/ssgs-databases-at-the-boston-public-library-lecture/
LOCATION:John Curtis Frree Library\, 537 Hanover Street\, Hanover\, MA\, 02339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events - Email submissions to this calendar to webmaster@nergc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T104209
CREATED:20240428T230053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T190156Z
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SUMMARY:MGC - Webinar - Secrets of My Vault:  "What's in My Vault: Confessions of a DPW Engineer"
DESCRIPTION:An Evening with Sara E. Campbell \nSecrets of My Vault:  “What’s in My Vault: Confessions of a DPW Engineer” \nThursday\, April 29\, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET via Zoom \nThis presentation is free but registration is required. Click here to register. \n\n\nTired of getting the cold shoulder from the Town Clerk when searching for genealogical records? It may be time to visit the Department of Public Works.  \n \nSara began her job in Greenfield City Hall in 2011\, and she soon lost herself in the DPW vault. Decades of original records were the domain of some of the city’s longest-serving employees. Organizing the records to make them more readily available before those individuals retired was one of her goals.  \nDo you know if your ancestors were municipal employees\, or served on boards or commissions? Mining annual reports of municipal departments and boards can yield valuable historic data. Understanding which records are preserved\, and who knows how  \n\n\nto find them is an important skill to develop. Your ancestors’ name may be found on all kinds of records relating to their home address. When did public utilities come to their neighborhood? How did that impact their lives? They may have had public works projects pass near their land or through it. \n​This presentation will explore potentially overlooked sources of information\, and the vulnerability of the records. \n​The discovery of Married Women’s Business Certificates on file with the City Clerk began her research of historic women’s businesses\, and the publication of her recent book\, “Did Grandma Have a Filling Station?” with her research partner\, Shari Strahan.
URL:https://nergc.org/event/mgc-webinar-secrets-of-my-vault-whats-in-my-vault-confessions-of-a-dpw-engineer/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events - Email submissions to this calendar to webmaster@nergc.org
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SUMMARY:NHSOG - Virtual Spring Conference
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URL:https://nergc.org/event/nhsog-virtual-spring-conference/
LOCATION:NHSG – Zoom\, New Hampshire
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events - Email submissions to this calendar to webmaster@nergc.org
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