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Probate to Equity and Back presented by Kelvin L. Meyers
Date: December 09, 2023 Time: 09:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Probate to Equity and Back presented by Kelvin L. Meyers

When we allow the records to "talk" to us, we learn many things about our ancestors. We learn about family relationships, the family's social status, and prove marriages without marriage records. Records of probate can be some of the most fruitful for genealogists. Join us to learn the methodology of working within these record groups.

A fifth-generation Texan and professional forensic genealogist since 1996, Kelvin is a popular speaker to genealogical societies and family associations throughout the United States. Kelvin works with several mineral companies in Texas, researching heirs throughout the US and the world. He also specializes in southern brick wall problems for clients.

He is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, a past President of the Lone Star Chapter of APG, and a founding member of the Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG). Kelvin is also the director of the Texas Institute of Genealogical Research (TIGR), sponsored by the Texas State Genealogical Society.

Kelvin is the author of Research in Texas for the National Genealogical Society's Research in the States series and an award-winner of The Dallas Genealogical Society's Lloyd DeWitt Bockstruck Distinguished Service Award. 

This program is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (Book One of Two, Same Night Discussion)
Date: December 05, 2023 Time: 06:30 PM to 07:30 PM

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (Book One of Two, Same Night Discussion)

A Christmas Carol is a novella by English author Charles Dickens. It was first published by Chapman & Hall on 19 December 1843. Carol tells the story of a bitter old miser named Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformation resulting from a supernatural visit by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Yet to Come. The novella met with instant success and critical acclaim.The book was written and published in early Victorian era Britain, a period when there was strong nostalgia for old Christmas traditions together with the introduction of new customs, such as Christmas trees and greeting cards. Dickens' sources for the tale appear to be many and varied, but are, principally, the humiliating experiences of his childhood, his sympathy for the poor, and various Christmas stories and fairy tales. (Amazon Review)
 
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Date: December 05, 2023 Time: 06:30 PM to 07:30 PM

What Jane Austen Ate and Charles Dickens Knew by Daniel Pool (Book Two, Same Night Discussion)

For anyone who has ever wondered whether a duke outranked an earl, when to yell “Tally Ho!” at a fox hunt, or how one landed in “debtor’s prison,” this book serves as an indispensable historical and literary resource. Author Daniel Pool provides countless intriguing details (did you know that the “plums” in Christmas plum pudding were actually raisins?) on the Church of England, sex, Parliament, dinner parties, country house visiting, and a host of other aspects of nineteenth-century English life—both “upstairs” and “downstairs.
 
An illuminating glossary gives at a glance the meaning and significance of terms ranging from “ague” to “wainscoting,” the specifics of the currency system, and a lively host of other details and curiosities of the day. (Amazon Review)
 
 
 
 
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Congregational Church Library & Archives Resources for Genealogy presented by Bill McCarthy
Date: December 02, 2023 Time: 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Congregational Church Library & Archives Resources for Genealogy presented by Bill McCarthy

Billy McCarthy presents the Congregational Church Library and Archives resources. 

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Researching Ships and Maritime History in Genealogy
Date: November 25, 2023 Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Researching Ships and Maritime History in Genealogy

Come join Peter McCracken, his first presentation with our Merrimack Valley Chapter.
 
 "Doing ship research can be tricky, however, especially Ships play a critical role in genealogy, from a tool by which our ancestors emigrated, to places where they worked, served, or played. Vessel research can lead to meaningful insights into the experiences of our ancestors: for example, knowing the history of a naval ship on which an ancestor served, even if the ancestor is not mentioned in that history, can tell us something important about their life experiences. Discovering a journal kept by someone who was on the same immigrant voyage as our ancestor could lead to remarkable insights about our ancestors’ past. Or, adding a picture of the cruise ship our grandparents sailed on during their honeymoon can add a nice touch to a printed family history. when so many vessels share the same name." 
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Bridging Your Past and Future: Creating Compelling Stories with Your Research (Bristol)
Date: November 25, 2023 Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Bridging Your Past and Future: Creating Compelling Stories with Your Research (Bristol)

Presented by Melissa Ann Kitchen
 
Author of Bridging Your Past and Future: The Top 10 Items to Include When Documenting Your Personal History and host of The Preserve Your Past Podcast, Melissa uses her talents as a teacher, counselor, writer, and coach to help others do the same. Her mission is to inspire and support others as they preserve their past through the power of personal stories. 
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