ZOOM Genealogy Club - Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023

 

Topic:  Putting the Gene Back in Genealogy

Presenter:  Carol Whitmer

Time:  The Zoom presentation will take place at 1:30 pm (ET) 

If you've heard Carol speak before, you know she makes things clear and easy to understand. Join us as she presents an introduction to DNA and how it can be used for genealogy. This presentation goes over the very basics of the topic, a clarification of some of the acronyms encountered, how DNA is used, and a description of the types of DNA tests currently available.

Godfrey Premium members can register for free at the following email: zoomregistration@godfrey.org

If you are not a Godfrey Premium member and want to attend the presentation, you can pay $10 via PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/us/home) with the payment sent to Godfrey Memorial Library.  Then register using the above email.

ZOOM Genealogy Club - Saturday, November 18, 2023

 

Topic:  The AGBI -- A Little History and Hints on How to Use It

Presenter:  Carol Ansel

Time:   The Zoom presentation will take place at 1:30 pm (ET).

Director Carol Ansel will review the AGBI (American Genealogical and Biographical Index) and how to search it. Those of us that have been doing this for many years know some little tricks of the trade, which we will happily share. There will even be some practice challenges included!

Please register by 4:00 PM Friday, November 17.  The invite will be sent out on that Friday.

Godfrey Premium members can register for free at the following email: zoomregistration@godfrey.org

If you are not a Godfrey Premium member and want to attend the presentation, you can pay $10 via PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/us/home) with the payment sent to Godfrey Memorial Library.  Then register using the above email.

ZOOM Genealogy Club - Saturday, October 21, 2023

 

Al Fiacre

Topic:  "What To Do When the Records Are Scarce"

Saturday, October 21, 2023

1:30 PM Zoom Presentation

Our own Al Fiacre will be presenting this month. He'll talk about how to prove a family line through that time period when there just aren't a lot of paper records out there, based on some case he's recently been working on.

The Zoom presentation will take place at 1:30 pm (EDT) on October 21st.

Please register by 4:00 PM Friday, October 20.  The invite will be sent out on that Friday.

Godfrey Premium members can register for free at the following email: zoomregistration@godfrey.org

If you are not a Godfrey Premium member and want to attend the presentation, you can pay $10 via PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/us/home) with the payment sent to Godfrey Memorial Library.  Then register using the above email.

ZOOM Genealogy Club - September 23, 2023

 

Steve Morse

Topic:  "One-Step Tools with Steve Morse"

Saturday, September 23, 2023

1:30 PM Zoom Presentation

You may remember when Steve joined us to help prepare us for the release of the 1950 census. This time he will be walking us through some of his One-Step Tools on his website. The site started out as an aid for finding passengers in the Ellis Island database. Over the years it has continued to evolve and today includes about 300 web-based tools divided into 16 separate categories ranging from genealogical searches to astronomical calculations to last-minute bidding on eBay. This presentation will describe the range of tools available and give the highlights of each one.

NOTE: This is a week later than our usual meeting - a 4th Saturday rather than a 3rd.

Please register by 4:00 PM Friday, September 22.  The invite will be sent out on that Friday.

Godfrey Premium members can register for free at the following email: zoomregistration@godfrey.org

If you are not a Godfrey Premium member and want to attend the presentation, you can pay $10 via PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/us/home) with the payment sent to Godfrey Memorial Library.  Then register using the above email.

ZOOM Genealogy Club - Saturday, July 15, 2023

 

Brian Rhinehart

Presenter:  Brian Rhinehart

Topic:  Navigating the Records From the War of 1812

Time:  1:30 pm (ET)

Brian Rhinehart will give a presentation on the records associated with the War of 1812. From bounty land to pensions, there is no shortage of genealogical records for soldiers from The War of 1812. Brian will tell us why these records were created, how to make sense of them, and what these records can contain about your ancestors.

The Zoom presentation will take place at 1:30 pm (ET) on July 15th.  Please register by 4:00 PM Friday, July 14.  The invite will be sent out on that Friday.

Godfrey Premium members can register for free at the following email: zoomregistration@godfrey.org

If you are not a Godfrey Premium member and want to attend the presentation, you can pay $10 via PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/us/home) with the payment sent to Godfrey Memorial Library.  Then register using the above email.

ZOOM Genealogy Club - Saturday, June 17, 2023

 

Presenter:  Melissa Kitchen

Topic:  Bridging Your Past & Future: Creating Powerful Personal Stories

Time:  1:30 pm (ET)

Melissa Kitchen will talk with us about using our research to write a compelling story. Many of us are guilty of enjoying our research so much that we don't stop to write it up to share. Melissa believes the Russian proverb that says, “You live as long as you are remembered,” so as a mom, she decided to do a better job building the bridge between generations for her children by documenting family stories to pass along to her future generations. 

Author of Bridging Your Past and Future: The Top 10 Items to Include When Documenting Your Personal History and host of The Preserve Your Past Podcast, Melissa uses her talents as a teacher, counselor, writer, and coach to help others do the same. Her mission is to inspire and support others as they preserve their past through the power of personal stories.

The Zoom presentation will take place at 1:30 pm (ET) on June 17.  Please register by 4:00 PM Friday, June 16. The invite will be sent out on that Friday.

Godfrey Premium members can register for free at the following email: zoomregistration@godfrey.org

If you are not a Godfrey Premium member and want to attend the presentation, you can pay $10 via PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/us/home) with the payment sent to Godfrey Memorial Library.  Then register using the above email.

OPEN HOUSE DAY 2023

 

ZOOM Genealogy Club - Saturday, May 20, 2023

 

"Death Records at the Godfrey & Beyond"

May 20, 2023

1:30 PM (ET)

Carol Ansel, Library Director, will be giving a talk on the many types of death records that can be found online, with an emphasis on the Godfrey Library's resources. She promises she will not bore you to death.

The Zoom presentation will take place at 1:30 pm (ET) on May 20. Please register by 4:00 PM Friday, May 19. The invite will be sent out on that Friday.

Godfrey Premium members can register for free at the following email: zoomregistration@godfrey.org

If you are not a Godfrey Premium member and want to attend the presentation, you can pay $10 via PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/us/home) with the payment sent to Godfrey Memorial Library.  Then register using the above email.

 

 

 

ZOOM Genealogy Club - Saturday, April 15, 2023

 

Carol Ansel presents "Mapping It All Out"

1:30 PM

Our director, Carol Ansel, will give an updated presentation on how you can use maps in researching and presenting your genealogical data.

Carol first gave this presentation over a year and a half ago, and she was surprised by how much has changed online since then.  It's essentially a new presentation, and she loves maps just as much as ever.  We hope you can join us.

The Zoom presentation will take place at 1:30 pm (EST) on April 15th.  The invite will be sent out on Friday the 14th.

Godfrey Premium members can register for free at the following email: zoomregistration@godfrey.org

If you are not a Godfrey Premium member and want to attend the presentation, you can pay $10 via PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/us/home) and send to Godfrey Memorial Library.  Then register using the above email.

Please register by 4:00 PM Friday, April 14.

 

 

ZOOM Genealogy Club - Saturday, March 18, 2023

 

Jill Morelli

Topic:  "Finding a Father for Molly Using DNA"

ZOOM Presentation:  1:30 - 2:30 PM (Eastern Time)

Jill is a West-Coaster, but thanks to the wonders of Zoom, she will join us to share her presentation. She lectures on a number of topics, but for this time around we have chosen "Finding a Father for Molly." Here is her description:

Molly was born illegitimate and the name of the father had been forgotten. Using DNA, developing a strategy and applying the Genealogical Proof Standard resulted in identification. Successes and difficulties in identifying and contacting “cousins” will be discussed.

The Zoom presentation will take place at 1:30 pm (Eastern Time).

Godfrey Premium members can register for free at the following email: zoomregistration@godfrey.org

If you are not a Godfrey Premium member and want to attend the presentation, you can pay $10 via PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/us/home) and send to Godfrey Memorial Library.
Then register using the above email.

Please register by 4:00 PM Friday, March 17.

ZOOM Genealogy Club - Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023

 Mystic Seaport Museum

Topic:  "Seagoing Ancestors"

ZOOM Presentation:  1:30 - 2:30 p.m.  (Eastern Time)

We will welcome Paul O'Pecko, Director of the Collections and Resources Center at Mystic Seaport Museum.

Mystic Seaport is well-known to most Nutmeggers and is one of the premier maritime museums in the country (maybe even the world?). Paul will talk about the types of resources available and how to go about searching for information about ancestors who spent all or part of their lives on the water.

Godfrey Premium members can register for free at the following email: zoomregistration@godfrey.org

If you are not a Godfrey Premium member and want to attend the presentation, you can pay $10 via PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/us/home) and send to Godfrey Memorial Library.  Then register using the above email.

Please register by 4:00 PM Friday, February 17.

 

ZOOM Genealogy Club - Saturday, January 21, 2023

 

Ari Wilkins

The presentation will take place at 1:30 pm (EST). 

Ari Wilkins of Dallas, Texas, will be doing a presentation on Scaling the 1870 Brick Wall in African American Research.

For many, researching before 1870 is a hurdle in African American research.  Learn about sources and strategies to trace ancestors back into the Antebellum Era.

Ari is a graduate of Louisiana State University and works at the Dallas Public Library.  She speaks nationally on a variety of genealogy topics. Godfrey Library Director Carol Ansel was fortunate to hear her in person at the National Genealogical Society conference in Sacramento last year, and she knows you'll enjoy this presentation.

Godfrey Premium members can register for free at the following email: zoomregistration@godfrey.org

If you are not a Godfrey Premium member and want to attend the presentation, you can pay $10 via PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/us/home) and send to Godfrey Memorial Library.  Then register using the above email.

Please register by 4:00 PM Friday, January 20.