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Saturday, January 26
DGS Roundtable: DNA Topics (Member Meetings)
10:15 am to 12:15 pm Hockessin Public Library, 1023 Valley Road, Hockessin, DE 19707
Come for a discussion on all things DNA! Wondering what type of kit to buy? How to understand DNA results? Have a story to share about finding an unexpected relative? We'll have a moderator and knowledgable members to facilitate this open discussion on DNA topics.
Free and open to the public. PLEASE NOTE: Library doors open at 10. Meeting will begin at 10:15. |
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Saturday, February 23
Genealogy Research in Pennsylvania Coal Country (Member Meetings)
10:15 am to 12:15 pm Hockessin Public Library, 1023 Valley Road, Hockessin, DE 19707
There are many challenges in doing genealogy research in the Pennsylvania coal region. One big challenge is surnames - phonetic spelling, poor handwriting, transcription errors, and Americanization of surnames, especially Polish and Lithuanian. Let’s explore an example of actual research into two Polish families, while illustrating a variety of genealogy research tools. Free and open to the public.
Speaker: Mike Miscoski retired in 2011 after 32 years with Hewlett-Packard and spin-off Agilent Technologies, where he worked as an engineer, a product marketing manager, and an IT Specialist. He started genealogy research in 2012 after training at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, concentrating on his Polish and Irish heritage in the coal region of Pennsylvania. Mike has been in Delaware since 1958. He serves on the Board of Governors of the Delaware Genealogical Society. PLEASE NOTE: Library doors open at 10. Meeting will begin at 10:15. |
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Sunday, March 31
DGS Roundtable (Member Meetings)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Hockessin Public Library, 1023 Valley Road, Hockessin, DE 19707
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Sunday, April 28
One-Touch Genealogy Research: How to Handle a Record Just Once: Live Webinar (Member Meetings)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Hockessin Public Library, 1023 Valley Road, Hockessin, DE 19707
Do you get so excited when you find a new record for an ancestor that you forget to collect the information you need? Does that record shine and glitter so brightly that you are blinded to other vital clues you might need? Learn the “One Pass” approach to genealogy research and never get distracted again!
Participants will learn the best way to extract as much information as possible from a genealogy record on the first pass! We’ll cover how to save and name record images, how to transcribe and extract information, how to create a quick source citation, and how to make sure you can find the record in the future. Free and open to the public.
Speaker (live, via webinar): Thomas MacEntee
What happens when a “tech guy” with a love for history gets laid off during The Great Recession of 2008? You get Thomas MacEntee, a genealogy professional based in the United States who is also a blogger, educator, author, social media connector, online community builder and more.
Thomas was laid off after a 25-year career in the information technology field, so he started his own genealogy-related business called High Definition Genealogy. Currently Thomas shares many of his articles and videos for free at Abundant Genealogy and also runs the popular Genealogy Bargains and DNA Bargains websites!
Thomas describes himself as a lifelong learner with a background in a multitude of topics who has finally figured out what he does best: teach, inspire, instigate, and serve as a curator and go-to-guy for concept nurturing and inspiration. Thomas is a big believer in success, and that we all succeed when we help each other find success.
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Tuesday, May 14
Annual Election and Social (Member Meetings)
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Immanuel Church, Highlands, 2400 W. 17th Street, Wilmington, DE 19806
Come join us for our general election and social! Light refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public. |
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