Events

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What Can DNA Segments Tell Us
Date: February 28, 2024 Time: 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM

What Can DNA Segments Tell Us

What Can DNA Segments Tell Us? Understanding Chromosome Browsers Through a Case Study on Eye Color Inheritance
 
Join us in exploring the fascinating intersection of genetic genealogy and trait inheritance as we delve into the practical use of chromosome browsers. This lecture combines an introduction to chromosome browsers, their significance in genetic genealogy, and a case study focused on the genetic process of eye color inheritance. Discover how to use chromosome browsers to visualize shared DNA segments, evaluate genetic matches, and gain insights into inherited traits.
 
 
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Bristol 8th Annual Ancestors' Day
Date: February 17, 2024 Time: 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM

Bristol 8th Annual Ancestors' Day

Presented by Bristol Chapter Members

Every year, several members from the “Bristol Chapter” volunteer to share interesting stories and research anecdotes about their family. Members will enlighten attendees with their triumphs, journeys, family stories and roadblocks in their quest to find their ancestors. In an entertaining way, 

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Navigating Challenges in Metes and Bounds Land Platting: Techniques and Solutions Presented by Kimberly L. Powell
Date: February 10, 2024 Time: 09:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Navigating Challenges in Metes and Bounds Land Platting: Techniques and Solutions Presented by Kimberly L. Powell

Navigating Challenges in Metes and Bounds Land Platting: Techniques and Solutions

This follow-up session on metes and bounds platting tackles the common hurdles genealogists encounter when platting and locating an ancestor's land. We will explore strategies for overcoming incomplete land descriptions, methods for finding unrecorded land transactions, and techniques for leveraging historical and contemporary maps to bridge record gaps. You'll walk away with practical platting skills for tracing and documenting ancestral properties.
 

Bio of Kimberly L. Powell

Kimberly is a professional genealogist, author, and educator specializing in genealogical writing, pre-1850 family history, land records, DNA, and solving complex problems. She served as the Genealogy Expert for About.com for sixteen years and is a past president of the Association of Professional Genealogists. She teaches at the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP), the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), and the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR), as well as in the online genealogy programs offered through Boston University. She’s especially passionate about researching hard-to-find families in the Carolinas and Virginia, and sharing her love of genealogy with others through teaching. You can find her online at Level Up Genealogy (https://www.levelupgenealogy.com).

 
(Kimberly Powell's presentation from December 2022 Introduction to Metes and Bounds will be available exclusively to members from January 26th to February 9th. It is recommended to watch this presentation before today's lecture.)
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DAR Library Resources presented by Olivia Millunzi.
Date: February 03, 2024 Time: 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM

DAR Library Resources presented by Olivia Millunzi.

Olivia Millunzi presents: A User’s Guide to the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Library
 
     The Daughters of the American Revolution Library in Washington D.C. isn’t just for descendants of Revolutionary War soldiers!  As one of the largest genealogical libraries in the country, the Daughters of the American Revolution [DAR] Library has something for everyone tracing their family history. 
 
     This presentation will give an overview of the resources available both on-site in D.C. as well as digital tools and resources available for free from wherever you normally do your family history work.  Come find out how your family history is on our shelves!
 
     Olivia Millunzi is the Reference Librarian at the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Library in Washington, D.C.  She holds a BA in History and Museum Studies with a French minor from Juniata College, and an MLIS focusing in Diversity & Inclusion from the University of Maryland’s iSchool.  Before coming to the DAR, Olivia worked at the Middletown Valley Historical Society, Heritage Frederick (formerly the Historical Society of Frederick County), Schifferstadt Architectural Museum (part of the Frederick County Landmarks Foundation), the National Park Service, and the National Anthropological Archives at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.  She began working at the DAR as a Staff Genealogist in June 2019, and in June 2022 became the Reference Librarian for the DAR Library.  Olivia lives in Frederick, MD with a cat and an unconscionably large number of books.
 
  9:30 am EDT    Socializing
  9:45 am EDT    Business meeting
10:00 am EDT    Presentation
 
This presentation will be Virtual via Zoom.  Pre-registration is required
 
The presentation is free and open to the public.
 
 
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Tracing Your Immigrant Ancestors with Margaret Rose Fortier
Date: January 27, 2024 Time: 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Tracing Your Immigrant Ancestors with Margaret Rose Fortier

Your ancestors may have arrived in America with the great waves of immigration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Or they may have emigrated before the Civil War. While there are specific strategies for each ethnic group, there is also a systematic process that applies to any search. I will guide you through each step of the process with examples. FInd out about your immigrant ancestors and tell their story! 
 
Margaret Rose Fortier is a Board-certified genealogical researcher, writer, and lecturer, and the daughter of an immigrant. Named after her grandmothers and inspired by her mother’s phenomenal memory, she has been researching for 20 years.
She specializes in immigrant ancestors to New England. She serves on the board of the Association of Professional Genealogists and is a proud member of the Merrimack Valley chapter. She is eternally grateful that her husband’s French-Canadian Furkey ancestors changed their name back to Fortier.
 
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DNA and the Hidden Half of the Family presented by Judy Russell
Date: January 20, 2024 Time: 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM

DNA and the Hidden Half of the Family presented by Judy Russell

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
 
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