Preserving Family Records and Photos in Digital Form. 

This will be the second of a 2-part in-person program presented by an NGS Panel.

This program is an overview of the variety of ways to preserve records and photos electronically, including computer storage, scanning, and digitalizing videos and photographs. Commercial and software platforms will be reviewed.

10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST - Questions & answers and demonstration of how to use the Family Tree Maker genealogical database software. This class explores the use of this popular genealogy software program and demonstrates the many features of this popular genealogy database program, from the basics of initial entry of family information to more detailed topics. Presented by Bob Bryan.

This will be an online only class via Zoom.

Genetic Genealogy II: Digging into the DNA Toolbox

So you’ve done your DNA... now what? In follow up to last month’s introductory program on Genetic Genealogy, Cathy Ivins will present a case study to learn how digging into a DNA toolbox - using spreadsheets, third-party sites, and today's innovative tools - solved a paternity mystery, and which will help you use your DNA results to expand your family tree, break through a brick wall, and identify matches. Examples include the Leeds Method, DNA Painter, WATO (What Are The Odds), and more.

Registration required (opens May 29)

$5 Members / $10 Non-Members

This presentation will be recorded.  Only members who have registered for this program as members will be able to view it for 30 days following the program date, by logging in to the website and selecting "Meeting registration" from the Members-Only menu.

About the Speaker: Genetic genealogist Cathy Ivins has been researching her family history for over twenty years. Cathy completed the Forensic Genealogy and Practical Genetic Genealogy courses at the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh, and countless conferences, which have assisted her in solving brick walls and identity cases. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience through lectures on utilizing DNA and/or social media for genealogical research, important tools for today’s genealogists. Cathy has been Director of Publicity for BCGS for ten years, and recently retired as an Instructional Assistant in an Autistic Support Classroom for Bristol Township School District after 26 years. She looks forward to her golden years down the genealogy rabbit hole.

7:00 - 8:30 pm EST - DNA Basics II (Shared Matches) - This class focuses on how to use DNA "cousin" matching in your research. Whether it is called "Shared Matches", "In Common With", or some other title, all of the primary DNA companies have tools that allow you to analyze your matches based on the groups that have DNA in common. DNA Basics I is recommended, but not required before attending Basics II. Presented by Denise Manning and Susan Luce.

This class will be held online only via Zoom

1:00 - 2:00 pm EST - We’ve all heard the story of the Mayflower and the founding of Plymouth Colony in 1620 but who were these intrepid souls, what did they believe, why did they come to New England, and who left descendants? This presentation explores these topics and provides information on resources available for learning more about the Pilgrims. Presented by Karen Fortin.

This will be a hybrid meeting held in-person at the Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive, Local History Room (2d Flr), Largo, FL  33771 and online via Zoom. Registration is only required for Zoom attendees. 

10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST - Questions and answers and demonstrations of how to use the RootsMagic genealogy database software program. This class explores the use of this popular genealogy software program and demonstrates the many features of this popular genealogy database program, from the basics of initial entry of family information to more detailed topics. Presented by Bob Bryan.

This class will be held online only via Zoom

1:00 - 2:00 pm EST - Google Earth tours can be a fun way to share your genealogical research with relatives. This class will show you the basics of how to create, save, and share a tour that can visually illustrate the life and travels of your ancestors using the Google Earth free program. Presented by Karen Fortin.

This will be a hybrid meeting held in-person at the Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive, Local History Room (2d Flr),  Largo, FL  33771 and online via Zoom. Registration is only required for Zoom attendees.

1:00 - 3:00 pm EST - Every month on the Fourth Tuesday. 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. Hosted by Denise Manning and Susan Luce.

This meeting will be held online only.

1:00 - 2:00 pm EST - You know processes can save you time. But which specific processes can you use in genealogy to help you work smarter not harder?  You will of course learn genealogy processes such as the Kinship and Social Organization Process, but also business processes such as the ABCs of Prioritizing, and even relationship processes such as Ben Franklin’s Five Secrets to Success.  Throughout, you will also learn tips from IT development processes and even Japanese Management to make your time more valuable. Presented by Lori Coffey.

This will be a hybrid meeting held in-person at the Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive, Local History Room (2d Flr),  Largo, FL  33771 and online via Zoom. Registration is only required for Zoom attendees.

As the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America approaches, the
North Carolina Genealogical Society is partnering with the NC Department of Natural &
Cultural Resources and the Friends of the Archives to explore and to celebrate some of the
diverse groups of North Carolinians who helped shape the history of the state and the
country: women and men, young and old, patriots and loyalists, immigrants and
indigenous, the free and the enslaved.