PGS Events for the Week of 27 December to 1 January 2022

 All scheduled PGS classes are posted on the society calendar at https://pinellasgenealogysociety.com/calendar/

You must pre-register for each of these events. This may be done at the time of the event or earlier. Do so by following the links given after each class description below. After registering, you will receive an email with another link to use to join the event at the specified date/time.

Thursday, 29-Dec-21 at 6:00 PM. MILITARY RECORDS --    This class explores the types of military records produced from the Revolutionary War to modern times. It shows the information contained in those various records, and where to find them in print and online.  Summers

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlduCprz0iGtIwlglKV-a2GhY3vUgwxklq

Saturday, 1-Jan-22 at 10:00 AM . Family Tree Maker User Group--Questions & Answers and Demonstration of how to use the Family Tree Maker genealogical database software. Bryan

Register in advance for this meeting if you are a real genealogy addict. We welcome you to join in!

 
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uJIqcuusrjgj-d8heG8CDgJP3UdqO8QVYw

Caladesi Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution Features Lori Coffey at 9 February 2022 Seminar

 

The Manatee Genealogical Society Features Shelley Bishop at 4 January 2022 Meeting

 This was received from our friends at the manatee Genealogical Society:

To regional genealogical societies:

You are invited to attend the Manatee Genealogical Society virtual
meeting and program on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, 10:00 a.m.–11:30 p.m.
Our program speaker, Shelley Bishop, will present "Keys to Writing an
Engaging Family History Book." Shelley is a professional genealogical
researcher, writer, and speaker with a passion for finding and
preserving ancestral stories. Shelley is a frequent contributor to
Family Tree Magazine, NGS Magazine, and other publications.

Please let your members know that they are welcome to attend. Guests
must register (at no charge) at least one day in advance by emailing
info@mgsfl.org with the individual's name and email address. The Web
link for the program will be emailed. For more information on the
speaker or program, visit our website at https://mgsfl.org/.

January 2022 Events of the Suncoast Genealogy Society

 Tuesday, 04-Jan-2022, 2:30pm-4:00pm - SGS Board Meeting via Zoom - contact Debbie Smyth if you would like to attend.

Wednesday, 05-Jan-2022, 1:00-4:00pm - SGS Help Desk at the Palm Harbor Library will REOPEN for in person assistance.  We have been given permission to begin meeting with folks looking for genealogy assistance.  Our normal  schedule of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 1-4pm will resume beginning Wednesday, 05-Jan-2022.  If you are interested in volunteering please contact Marianne Bradley.  We are especially in need of volunteers on the first Tuesday of each month.

Monday, 10-Jan-2022, 1:00pm-3:00pm - SGS DNA Interest Group in Person - We have been given permission to meet as a small group at the Palm Harbor Library. Jean Van Horn will present information about using Ancestry.com’s colored dot system to create groups and then using the groups to filter results, apply to a research project or question. 

Saturday, 22-Jan-2022, 1:00pm-3:00pm - SGS Membership Meeting via Zoom - What Happened to Great-Uncle George? A fun, genealogical whodunit demonstrating the use of Vivid-Pix Restore software for those who missed the presentation by owner Rick Voight.  Presented by Rosanne Bender

Tuesday, 18-Jan-2022, 1:00pm-3:00pm - SGS Help Desk in person- "Tech Tuesday" - Rosanne Bender will be offering computer assistance one Tuesday each month at the SGS Help Desk.  Watch for the schedule each month in the Searcher.  Or contact Rosanne to schedule a time to meet.

Finally from Marianne Bradley: "Our Holiday Party was a great success with Debbie Smyth and Jean Van Horn providing many intriguing trivia questions for us. Many on Christmas things and many on genealogy things. Very informative and fun with 16 of us sharing laughs and cheer."  Thank you to all who participated.  I know I for one was really disappointed I was not able to attend!

PGS Events for the Week of 20-25 December 2021

 All scheduled PGS classes are posted on the society calendar at https://pinellasgenealogysociety.com/calendar/

You must pre-register for each of these events. This may be done at the time of the event or earlier. Do so by following the links given after each class description below. After registering, you will receive an email with another link to use to join the event at the specified date/time.

Monday, 20-Dec-21 at 6:00 PM. WAR WITH MEXICO -- This class is an exploration of the causes, conflicts, and results of the United States’ war with Mexico. In addition to the history of the conflict, the types of records generated during the conflict will be discussed along with guidance on where to find those records.  Summers

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkdOmqrz4uGNKwkELMuj-A5zjhrOxIufKl

Tuesday, 21-Dec at 6:00 PM. SKELETONS IN THE FAMILY CLOSET: DEALING WITH THE UNEXPECTED--We all find scandals, scalawags, and other surprises in the course of our genealogical research. This presentation some of the unexpected, and sometimes unsavory, facts that may arise and ethical considerations to keep in mind when deciding how to share them.  Fortin

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsduCvqT0tG9cHTDObly00MVTbpS0KCwRs

National Archives "Prologue Magazine" Has Article about Researching African Americans in the U.S. Army from 1866 to 1890

 You will find an article titled "Researching African Americans in the U.S. Army, 1866-1890" in the "Prologue Magazine" published by the National Archives. It focuses on Buffalo Soldiers and Black Infantrymen.

After giving a general introduction/history of the topic, the article covers the focused topics of  Enlisted Men and Officers. It also addresses the following record sets that are key in researching Black military ancestors in the 1966-1890 timeframe: Returns, Courts-Martial, Pensions, and Medals of Honor.

Check it out at:

https://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/2001/spring/buffalo-soldiers.html

PGS Events for the Week of 13 - 18 December 2021

 All scheduled PGS classes are posted on the society calendar at https://pinellasgenealogysociety.com/calendar/

You must pre-register for each of these events. This may be done at the time of the event or earlier. Do so by following the links given after each class description below. After registering, you will receive an email with another link to use to join the event at the specified date/time.

Tuesday, 14-Dec-21 at 6:00 PM. WAR OF 1812-- This class seeks to provide an understanding of the historical significance of the War of 1812: it looks at the causes of the war, how it was fought, and its consequences. It then explores the genealogically relevant records generated in relation to the war: what they are, and where to find them.  Summers

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcuChrj8rG9BCzII9EbQ3EfGkkDDEtwNv

Wednesday, 15-Dec-21 at 1:00 PM. Lineage Societies--the Hows and Whys of Joining--Learn tips for documenting your early arrival ancestors for lineage society use.  We will discuss what is a hereditary or lineage society, why you might want to join, and how to find the right ones for you.  Then we explain the paper trail requirements and what documentation you need to verify your tree is ready for submission. Even if you’re not interested in joining a group, you will learn useful tips to organize your data. Coffey

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIuf-qrrz8rEt38cK87Z8bK14hG_cboNRkf

Saturday, 18-Dec-21 at 11:00 AM. Program Meeting  Election / Program: “The 12 Days of Genealogy Christmas – Finding Ancestors in Holiday Records” Lisa Lisson / Heritage Show & Tell

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https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqcOuvrzkiHtbHl9fjiJlf1G3ttzDAEd9N

Mason City, Iowa Offers an Online Search of the Graves in its Elmwood - St. Joseph Cemetery

 Mason City, Iowa is home to the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. It is the combination of the Elmwood Cemetery, established in 1867, and the St. Joseph Cemetery, established in 1875. 

To do a name search, click on the tab in the left margin of the landing page that is labeled "Online Elmwood - St. Joseph Cemetery Search." Next click on the "Click Here" link in the first paragraph of the next page that appears. Then enter in the search box the name of the individual you are seeking.

A further explanation of a way to find the location of the grave by using an online map is also included in the cemetery explanation page.

https://www.masoncity.net/pView.aspx?id=17954&catid=481

PGS Events for the Week of 6-11 December 2021

 All scheduled PGS classes are posted on the society calendar at https://pinellasgenealogysociety.com/calendar/

You must pre-register for each of these events. This may be done at the time of the event or earlier. Do so by following the links given after each class description below. After registering, you will receive an email with another link to use to join the event at the specified date/time.

Monday, 6-Dec-21 at 6:00 PM.  UNDERSTANDING HISTORICAL CAUSES OF DEATH-   Death certificates are important resources when researching the lives of our ancestors. However, due to factors such as outdated terminology and the limits of medical knowledge in the past, it can be hard to interpret the causes of death given. This presentation examines some of those factors, and points to resources that can help you find out what your ancestors really died of. Fortin

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pduCsqT0jE9BKxIiOXjRKdBAXcwYw0rDU

Saturday, 11-Dec-21 at 1:00 PM. DNA-Advanced Genetic Genealogy-- This is a series of discussions led by David Vance, author of The Genealogist's Guide to Y-DNA Testing for Genetic Genealogy.  We will discuss chapters 11 and 12 this month.  Learn how Y-DNA is helpful in your genealogy (and how it is not!);  understand Short Tandem Repeats (STRs) and Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) and how they can be analyzed to help solve genealogy problems; examine how to evaluate and use DNA Projects; Develop testing strategies and much, much more.  Attendees are expected to have read the monthly chapter(s) prior to the session. The book is available on Amazon.com, free through Kindle Unlimited, $28.60 for digital Kindle purchase or $48.94 for the print version.  Manning/Luce

Register in advance for this meeting: 
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtce2oqzsjHdG3ngvmXUFMc62VYtGw1LmY 

Genealogy's Star Blog Offers Several Articles on Photos for Genealogy

 Thanks to James Tanner for the four-part series of articles on how to take better photographs. The series appears in his Blog: Genealogy's Star.

The landing page takes you to the fourth and final article in the series, but if you scroll to the bottom of the landing page, you will find links for the preceding three articles.

James has other blog posts dealing with photography, and a search of the blog index will reveal them. If you do such a search, take your time and enjoy the many things the Blog has to offer.

https://genealogysstar.blogspot.com/2019/11/how-to-take-better-photos-for-genealogy_21.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+blogspot/GACzzI+(Genealogy%27s+Star)