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Using DNA To Solve Unknown Parentage Mysteries
Saturday, April 15
Using DNA To Solve Unknown Parentage Mysteries
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Attend in Person or Virtually via Zoom
Virtually presented by Michelle Leonard
 
DNA testing has revolutionized the options available to those with unknown parentage or other unknown ancestor mysteries and this presentation will explain how to use DNA results to help solve these previously unsolvable conundrums. Michelle will walk you through the process from choosing the correct tests for your research question to working with DNA results when there is no known family history information as reference. She will provide practical demonstrations of the most important techniques and essential practices and genuine case studies and success stories will be included to show how DNA testing used in conjunction with traditional research can provide much sought-after answers.
 
Michelle Leonard is a professional genealogist, DNA Detective, freelance researcher, speaker, author and historian. She has extensive experience both in the traditional and genetic genealogy spheres and runs her own genealogy and DNA consultancy business Genes & Genealogy. She specializes in the use of DNA testing for genealogical purposes and, in particular, solving all manner of unknown parentage and unknown ancestor mysteries using a combination of DNA results analysis and conventional research methodologies. Her business also focuses on utilizing DNA testing to verify and enhance family trees and the teaching of genetic genealogy techniques in a variety of ways.
 
*This program is funded in memory of former member Norma Louise Bolduc, mother of past Bristol Chapter President Yvonne Hickey. Norma was a lifelong learner interested in many topics including Archaeology, Architecture and Art History. She was a frequent attendee at our genealogy meetings.
 
SOMERSET PUBLIC LIBRARY
1464 County Street
Somerset, MA 02726
 
Business Meeting   11:00-11:30 am
Member Sharing     11:30-11:55 am
Presentation Begins at Noon
 
This program is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
For more information contact: bristol@msoginc.org
Schedule of Events Available at: https://msoginc.org
 
Those who wish to attend virtually, can pre-register at https://tinyurl.com/BristolApr2023



Bristol Chapter Special Projects
Saturday, May 20
Bristol Chapter Special Projects
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Attend in Person or Virtually via Zoom
Presented by Bonnie Mendes and Robin LaCroix
 
This month will be a hands-on workshop for Bristol Chapter members to help review Bristol County Research Guides and create World War II Veteran Histories for the Chapter library.
 
Bristol County Research Guides: With members help, Bonnie has been putting together a Research Guide for each of the twenty cities/towns in Bristol County. For anyone needing to research ancestors connected to Bristol County, MA, these will be your go-to list for researching.
 
World War II Veteran Histories: Robin is encouraging Bristol Chapter members to provide Military information, along with their family connection to the Veteran. Photos and family stories are encouraged to help us know your Veteran. All histories collected will be included in the Bristol Chapter Research Library.
 
Please join us to learn more about these projects and to see if you can help.
 
Bonnie Mendes and Robin LaCroix are board members of the Chapter and have volunteered to present this workshop to help members with their research and the collection of family military histories.
 
SOMERSET PUBLIC LIBRARY
1464 County Street
Somerset, MA 02726
 
Business Meeting   11:00-11:30 am
Member Sharing     11:30-11:55 am
Presentation Begins at Noon
 
This program is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
For more information contact: bristol@msoginc.org
Schedule of Events Available at: https://msoginc.org
 
Those who wish to attend virtually, can pre-register at https://tinyurl.com/BristolMay2023



Bristol Chapter Annual Meeting
Saturday, June 17
Bristol Chapter Annual Meeting
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Attend in Person or Virtually via Zoom
Presented by Eric B. Schultz
 
King Philip's War--one of America's first and costliest wars--began in 1675 as an Indian raid on several farms in Plymouth Colony, but quickly escalated into a full-scale war engulfing all of southern New England. Through a careful reconstruction of events, first-person accounts, period illustrations, and maps, and by providing information on the exact locations of more than fifty battles, King Philip's War is useful as well as informative. Students of history, colonial war buffs, those interested in Native American history, and anyone who is curious about how this war affected a particular New England town, will find important insights into one of the most seminal events to shape the American mind and continent. (Amazon Review)
 
Author Eric B. Schultz was raised in Dighton and is a 1975 graduate of D-R. He is a director of the Old Colony Historical Society and the former Chairman of the New England Historic Genealogical Society/American Ancestors. The presentation will draw from his book, King Philip’s War: The History and Legacy of America’s Forgotten Conflict (with Michael Tougias).
 
*This program is funded in memory of former member Norma Louise Bolduc, mother of past Bristol Chapter President Yvonne Hickey. Norma was a lifelong learner interested in many topics including Archaeology, Architecture and Art History. She was a frequent attendee at our genealogy meetings.
 
DIGHTON COMMUNITY CHURCH
FRIENDSHIP HALL
2056 Elm Street
Dighton, MA 02715
 
Business Meeting   11:00-11:30 am
Member Sharing     11:30-11:55 am
Presentation Begins at Noon
 
Post Event 1:00-2:00 pm
 
This program is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
For more information contact: bristol@msoginc.org
Schedule of Events Available at: https://msoginc.org
 
Those who wish to attend virtually, can pre-register at https://tinyurl.com/BristolJun2023