Genealogy Brain Trust – Discussion Topic: Most Exciting Finds

Come share your research successes with fellow CCGS members. Be prepared to tell us and/or show us what you found, where you found it and why you were excited. Coordinated by Nona Halvorsen, Education Coordinator, past coordinator of the Writers Group, and long-time CCGS member. (Our no fee events are open to the public. Donations gratefully accepted or affordable annual membership.) 

Genealogy Brain Trust – Discussion Topic: Organization (Topics will change monthly.) 

As followup to the presentation at the monthly meeting, the topic this month is “Organization.” Our methods of organizing change as our genealogy research progresses. Sometimes the change breaks through a brick wall and sometimes it gets us motivated again. Members are encouraged to bring examples of how they organize their genealogy, and discuss what has worked, what has changed, and what things can be incorporated from other members or the presentation. Coordinated by Nona Halvorsen, Education Coordinator, past coordinator of the Writers Group, and long-time CCGS member.

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Many of our southern ancestors didn't stay put for very long and researching in the south is really different than researching northern states. Come share your tips and tricks, and ask for suggestions from fellow CCGS members. Coordinated by Nona Halvorsen, Education Coordinator, past coordinator of the Writers Group, and long-time CCGS member. (Our no fee events are open to the public. Donations gratefully accepted or affordable annual membership.) 

Genealogy Learning Series - Level 1 (October – Level 2, November – Level 3)

Participants will learn how to get started doing genealogy research and get hands on experience using the subscription websites that are available at the CCGS research center.

Taught by Roberta Griset, our past president, long time CCGS member and instructor for this workshop. 

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(1st Saturday, Monthly Meeting), 9:30 Coffee & Chatting, 10:00 - 12:00 Meeting & Presentation,

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The FamilySearch wiki is a marvelous resource for genealogists.  It contains links to databases and online resources, as well as research training guidance.  There you will also find location specific pages, and more!  We will take an in-depth look at many of the features of the Wiki.  We'll follow a path from one page to another, and into the World Wide Web yo discover how this vast site can make a difference in our research.  We will have some discussion time at the end, so bring your FamilySearch questions.

 

Joleen has been involved in genealogical endeavors since she was a child, and continues the search. She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, and the consulting genealogist for Traditions of the Ancestors (TOTA). Joleen has presented at various events throughout the United States. She teaches family history locally in Kitsap, Jefferson, and Clallam counties; as well as making presentations for area genealogical societies. She has served as a Family History Center Director, and is currently a FamilySearch Support missionary. She organized the Kitsap County Genealogy Expo held in Silverdale, WA for the five years it was held, 2013 – 2017, where she made presentations each year. You can find her blog at YourPedigree.blogspot.com.

"From Matches in a List to Family:  Case Studies in DNA"

More details later.