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SGS 2021 Fall Seminar with Ari Wilkins (Seminars)
Saturday, October 16
9:00 am to 3:00 pm Meeting via Zoom. Registration Required.
Program includes--
- Black and White Southern Families in Southern Plantation Records
- Mysterious Relatives
- Friends of Friends: Quakers and African American Communities
- Reconstructing Communities Using Sanborn Maps, Census Records, and City Directories
Ari Wilkins is a genealogist and library associate at Dallas Public Library, where she provides genealogy-programming education. She worked with the esteemed genealogist, Dr. James Rose, on his project, “Generations: The WPA Ex-Slave Narrative Database.” Ari has spoken nationally at the National Genealogical Society, Federation of Genealogical Societies, RootsTech, Texas State Genealogical Society, Ohio Genealogical Society, the Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research, American Library Association, and a multitude of local societies. Learn about Ari's work with Black Genesis. |
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Virtual Sundays: Something Old, Something New (Classes and Workshops)
Sunday, October 17
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85347801988?pwd=NXlzdWtGUDBySTFDZ1RmN2pVeWpIUT09
Meeting via Zoom
Meeting ID: 853 4780 1988
Passcode: 748513
SGS is delighted to announce a new program, "Virtual Sundays: Something Old, Something New." With the move to our new home in the Good Shepherd building, we will be unable to offer Sunday hours. But we can still connect virtually. Beginning in October, Jill Morelli will host a lecture and discussion on the third Sunday of every month via Zoom. Join us for this inaugural offering, "Fire Insurance Maps: The Google Maps of Their Day." After all, October is Fire Prevention Month, in honor of the Chicago Fire.
Speaker: Jill Morelli, CG, is a writer, lecturer, and researcher specializing in the methodology, US Midwest, and Scandinavia. In 2017, she founded the online “Certification Discussion Group,” sharing her journey and demystifying the process of submission of a portfolio to the Board for Certification of Genealogists. Jill is past president of the Seattle Genealogical Society and co-founder of the Applied Genealogy Institute.
To make a $5.00 donation for a program you enjoyed, or plan to attend, click here:ZZZZZ
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Family History Writers' Group (Special Interest Groups)
Tuesday, October 19
11:00 am to 1:00 pm Meeting via Zoom
Create your family history and share with others in an effort to improve your writing.
Please note: The Writers' Group is at the maximum number of participants and is not currently accepting any new members.
If you are interested in forming a second group, please contact Education@SeaGenSoc.org.
Group Contact: Gail Stevens
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Brags and Bricks (Special Interest Groups)
Wednesday, October 20
10:00 am to 11:30 am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88074707556?pwd=R0tLZ2VFaWF4ZGZzcDRNZmk1K2lMZz09
Meeting ID: 880 7470 7556
Passcode: 900945
Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges or just come to chat with other genealogists.
Meets weekly unless otherwise noted.
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Tech Tuesdays (Classes and Workshops)
Tuesday, October 26
10:00 am to 11:00 am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86045477900?pwd=OE5UdTJ2YXlsek9HaEJ1RHRJemUrUT09
Meeting ID: 860 4547 7900
Passcode: 481629
SGS has reinstituted Tech Tuesdays, the popular informal consult time on DNA, genealogy software, and genealogy-related technical issues. All are welcomed, especially those who are just starting.
These occur virtually on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. No appointment necessary. No guarantee we can solve your problem, but we sure will try.
Facilitators: Varies (Jill Morelli, Cary Bright, Ceil Rogers, Christine Schomaker)
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Brags and Bricks (Special Interest Groups)
Wednesday, October 27
10:00 am to 11:30 am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88074707556?pwd=R0tLZ2VFaWF4ZGZzcDRNZmk1K2lMZz09
Meeting ID: 880 7470 7556
Passcode: 900945
Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges or just come to chat with other genealogists.
Meets weekly unless otherwise noted.
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Out of the House & On the Road (Virtual Event-$$) (External Events)
Saturday, October 30 through Sunday, October 31
9:00 am
Are you looking forward to getting back to in-person research? Two nationally known speakers will bring you six sessions to help you prepare when you're ready to head out for in-person research again. Cari Taplin at 9 AM Saturday and Melissa Barker at 11 AM Sunday.
Register in advance for this program through the GFO:
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Brags and Bricks (Special Interest Groups)
Wednesday, November 3
10:00 am to 11:30 am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88074707556?pwd=R0tLZ2VFaWF4ZGZzcDRNZmk1K2lMZz09
Meeting ID: 880 7470 7556
Passcode: 900945
Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges or just come to chat with other genealogists.
Meets weekly unless otherwise noted.
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FamilySearch Interest Group (Special Interest Groups)
Saturday, November 6
10:15 am to 12:15 pm Meeting via Zoom
Discover the many ways to use the FamilySearch website in your research.
We will feature a different aspect of the website every meeting. There will be time for Q & A. Want to join the mailing list? Email Lou: loudaly@nwlink.com
Chair: Lou Daly
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DNA Workshop (Special Interest Groups)
Sunday, November 7
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
To participate you need to be on the SGS DNA Interest Group email list. Contact Cary Bright at SGSDNASIG@gmail.com to join.
Chair: Cary Bright and Craig Gowens
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SGS Board of Directors Meeting (SGS Meetings)
Monday, November 8
12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Members must be signed in to view Zoom Meeting info.
If you are not currently signed in, do so on "Members Home," then return to this calendar entry and click on meeting info link above.
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Tech Tuesdays (Classes and Workshops)
Tuesday, November 9
10:00 am to 11:00 am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84156474973?pwd=T0FLdFFkZ2VIZTFXcXREU053OW8rUT09
Meeting ID: 841 5647 4973
Passcode: 757415
SGS has reinstituted Tech Tuesdays, the popular informal consult time on DNA, genealogy software, and genealogy-related technical issues. All are welcomed, especially those who are just starting.
These occur virtually on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. No appointment necessary. No guarantee we can solve your problem, but we sure will try.
Facilitators: Varies (Jill Morelli, Cary Bright, Ceil Rogers, Christine Schomaker)
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Brags and Bricks (Special Interest Groups)
Wednesday, November 10
10:00 am to 11:30 am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88074707556?pwd=R0tLZ2VFaWF4ZGZzcDRNZmk1K2lMZz09
Meeting ID: 880 7470 7556
Passcode: 900945
Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges or just come to chat with other genealogists.
Meets weekly unless otherwise noted.
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MAC Computer Interest Group (Special Interest Groups)
Wednesday, November 10
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Meeting via Zoom
Jointly sponsored by SGS and Fiske, this group meets every other month from October through June on the second Wednesday of the month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Meetings address topics and resources helpful for those using MacIntosh (Apple) computers and the Reunion program in their genealogy research.
The link to logon will be sent to the MAC SIG email list. People wishing to attend should email dhettrick@earthlink.net to be added to the mailing list.
Co-Chairs: Lisa Marker and Diane Hettrick
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Second Saturday: Indirectly Evident: Finding William’s Parents (Classes and Workshops)
Saturday, November 13
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87001019774?pwd=MDhUMkdTMlgvMjd1dWJlNktGWHozdz09
Meeting via Zoom
Meeting ID: 870 0101 9774
Passcode: 975697
When no known records exist to identify the parents of an individual, a researcher may use indirect evidence to build a proof argument. This presentation offers a case study using indirect evidence to identify the parents of William Graham of Meigs County, Ohio.
Speaker: Debbie Wilson Smyth has been researching her family since 1993 and holds a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University. As the owner of Oak Trails Genealogy Services, LLC, her research focuses on midwestern and southern states, methodology, lineage society applications, and DNA. Debbie is president of the Suncoast Genealogy Society and a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists.
To make a $5.00 donation for a program you enjoyed or plan to attend, click here:ZZZZZ
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Brags and Bricks (Special Interest Groups)
Wednesday, November 17
10:00 am to 11:30 am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88074707556?pwd=R0tLZ2VFaWF4ZGZzcDRNZmk1K2lMZz09
Meeting ID: 880 7470 7556
Passcode: 900945
Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges or just come to chat with other genealogists.
Meets weekly unless otherwise noted.
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Virtual Sundays: Something Old, Something New (Classes and Workshops)
Sunday, November 21
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85347801988?pwd=NXlzdWtGUDBySTFDZ1RmN2pVeWpIUT09
Meeting via Zoom
Meeting ID: 853 4780 1988
Passcode: 748513
Jill Morelli hosts a lecture and discussion on the third Sunday of every month via Zoom. Join us this month for "The Orphan Train Movement: Tales of Three Riders."
Speaker: Jill Morelli, CG, is a writer, lecturer, and researcher specializing in the methodology, US Midwest, and Scandinavia. In 2017, she founded the online “Certification Discussion Group,” sharing her journey and demystifying the process of submission of a portfolio to the Board for Certification of Genealogists. Jill is past president of the Seattle Genealogical Society and co-founder of the Applied Genealogy Institute.
To make a $5.00 donation for a program you enjoyed, or plan to attend, click here:ZZZZZ
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Tech Tuesdays (Classes and Workshops)
Tuesday, November 23
10:00 am to 11:00 am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86045477900?pwd=OE5UdTJ2YXlsek9HaEJ1RHRJemUrUT09
Meeting ID: 860 4547 7900
Passcode: 481629
SGS has reinstituted Tech Tuesdays, the popular informal consult time on DNA, genealogy software, and genealogy-related technical issues. All are welcomed, especially those who are just starting.
These occur virtually on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. No appointment necessary. No guarantee we can solve your problem, but we sure will try.
Facilitators: Varies (Jill Morelli, Cary Bright, Ceil Rogers, Christine Schomaker)
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Brags and Bricks (Special Interest Groups)
Wednesday, November 24
10:00 am to 11:30 am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88074707556?pwd=R0tLZ2VFaWF4ZGZzcDRNZmk1K2lMZz09
Meeting ID: 880 7470 7556
Passcode: 900945
Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges or just come to chat with other genealogists.
Meets weekly unless otherwise noted.
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Second Saturday: Go West! (Classes and Workshops)
Saturday, December 11
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85626289075?pwd=cVFNTjg3RnRQMU56cWQyVHdrcG85Zz09
Meeting via Zoom
Meeting ID: 856 2628 9075
Passcode: 349815
A homestead case study is used to understand how events and circumstances impact the lives of a couple and where to find information about more than names, dates, and places.
Speaker: Barbara Coakley is a genealogy researcher, lecturer, and teacher. She teaches Genealogy at Collin College and is Vice President of Genealogy Friends of Plano, TX Libraries. Barbara holds a certification as a Project Management Professional and is a Six Sigma Blackbelt.
To make a $5.00 donation for a program you enjoyed or plan to attend, click here:ZZZZZ
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SGS Board of Directors Meeting (SGS Meetings)
Monday, December 13
12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Members must be signed in to view Zoom Meeting info.
If you are not currently signed in, do so on "Members Home," then return to this calendar entry and click on meeting info link above.
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Family Tree Maker Users Group (Special Interest Groups)
Friday, December 17
10:30 am
What’s New in Family Tree Maker: Q and A with Mark Olsen (Family Tree Maker Ambassador, MacKiev)
Join Eastside Genealogical Society and SGS for an interactive Q and A session to answer all your questions about Family Tree Maker: the latest version, updates, features, and more. The discussion will include FTM partner products Charting Companion and Family Book Creator. This session is for all levels of genealogists, whether you are just getting started or very experienced.
If you want to be on the Eastside Genealogical Society Family Tree Users Group email list, send your request to JanetStroebel@yahoo.com. |
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Virtual Sundays: Something Old, Something New (Classes and Workshops)
Monday, December 20
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85347801988?pwd=NXlzdWtGUDBySTFDZ1RmN2pVeWpIUT09
Meeting via Zoom
Meeting ID: 853 4780 1988
Passcode: 748513
Thinking about gifting a DNA test to a friend or loved one? Join us this month for "I Got my Ancestry DNA Results! Now What?"
Speaker: Jill Morelli, CG, is a writer, lecturer, and researcher specializing in the methodology, US Midwest, and Scandinavia. In 2017, she founded the online “Certification Discussion Group,” sharing her journey and demystifying the process of submission of a portfolio to the Board for Certification of Genealogists. Jill is past president of the Seattle Genealogical Society and co-founder of the Applied Genealogy Institute.
To make a $5.00 donation for a program you enjoyed, or plan to attend, click here:ZZZZZ
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Second Saturday: Understanding and Analysing the UK Censuses 1801-2021 (Classes and Workshops)
Saturday, January 8, 2022
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84783368240?pwd=V2FCMUtmTUZBb28rRjJUdU1sckdkQT09
Meeting via Zoom
Meeting ID: 847 8336 8240
Passcode: 479030
Presentation summary coming soon.
Speaker: Dr. Penny Walters lectures internationally in-person, presents webinars, writes articles, and has authored the books: 'Ethical Dilemmas in Genealogy' and ‘The Psychology of Searching.’ Visit her website: www.searchmypast.co.uk.
To make a $5.00 donation for a program you enjoyed or plan to attend, click here:ZZZZZ
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Second Saturday: Finding Records To Help Document Your Farming Ancestor (Classes and Workshops)
Saturday, March 12, 2022
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82409065604?pwd=VmIyWDlreFVJb082Qm9jVmFqbnhzQT09
Meeting via Zoom
Meeting ID: 824 0906 5604
Passcode: 490830
Up to about 1870, farming was the number one occupation. You probably have a large number of farmers in your family. There are many record sets such as land, tax, and probate records that document our farming ancestors. Newspapers and many agricultural records can add context to their story.
Speaker: Lisa S. Gorrell is a Certified Genealogist®, a ProGen graduate, and an alumnus of multiple genealogical institutes. She gives genealogy presentations and writes about her family on two blogs: “Mam-ma’s Southern Family” (http://mam-massouthernfamily.blogspot.com/) and “My Trails into the Past” (http://mytrailsintothepast.blogspot.com/). She has also written a three-generation family history about her husband’s Swedish ancestors.
To make a $5.00 donation for a program you enjoyed or plan to attend, click here:ZZZZZ
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