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Tuesday, April 20
Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group (Family Tree Maker SIG)
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Video Conferencing from Home
Your Host, Stan Wells will be demonstrating how to use Family Tree Maker (FTM). This is a series in which we systematically peruse the Family Tree Maker Companion Guide to get the most from FTM.
This week we will present Chapter 10:
Chapter 10 - Running Reports (Genealogy, Person, Relationship, Place, Media, Source, Calendars)
We will continue through the Family Tree Maker Companion Guide chapter by chapter until we complete all chapters, then start over.
I plan to spend the first hour demonstrating and then take any questions or issues that you are having. |
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Wednesday, April 21
Beginning Genealogy: Starting Family History research - Class 2 of 2 (Beginners Class)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Online using Zoom Video Conferencing
Class 2
In this second family history research class, become acquainted with types of vital records, learn how to recognize first and second sources, interpret census, naturalization and military draft registration data. You will see how to avoid common research mistakes and see varieties of simple family tree publications. Bring your questions formed after researching from the first class. Class handouts will be emailed to you concluding the Zoom meeting but will be highlighted during the class presentation. The class runs from 1PM to 3PM.
You can only register for Class 1. Once you are registered for Class 1, you are automatically registered for Class 2.
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Wednesday, April 28
DNA SIG via Zoom Virtual Meeting (DNA Special Interest Group)
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Virtual Meeting using Zoom
Co-hosted by Arlene Bird and Carolyn Gornowicz.
Discussion content will be directed by consensus of the group.
We will continue to look at various DNA programs and tools that increase our ability to use it to discover new ancestors and descendants. We can and will direct our efforts to help individual members who have specific questions, problems, issues.
We are using the Zoom Virtual Meeting app to hold these meetings and you can only join the meeting by using a link provided by the host. You can request an invitation by contacting : info@pastfindersslc.org |
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Tuesday, May 4
Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group (Family Tree Maker SIG)
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Video Conferencing from Home
Your Host, Stan Wells will be demonstrating how to use Family Tree Maker (FTM). This is a series in which we systematically peruse the Family Tree Maker Companion Guide to get the most from FTM.
This week we will present Chapter 11:
Chapter 11 - Creating a Family History Book
We will continue through the Family Tree Maker Companion Guide chapter by chapter until we complete all chapters, then start over.
I plan to spend the first hour demonstrating and then take any questions or issues that you are having. |
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Wednesday, May 5
Begining Genealogy: Starting Family History research - Class 1 of 2 (Beginners Class)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Online using Zoom Video Conferencing
CLASS 1
Learn how to start family history research. You will use whatever data you have collected on your family to begin your search. In this class you will learn how to research using a basic genealogical search method, to compile information using established genealogy sites and software, the features of each site and software, and basic research source documentation. There are 2 classes two weeks apart, and both are a must. Have paper and pen for notes. Class handouts will be emailed to you concluding the Zoom meeting but will be highlighted during the class presentation.
Register by sending an Email with the Subject of Beginners Class to info@pastfindersslc.org. Please include your address and phone number.
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Wednesday, May 12
DNA SIG via Zoom Virtual Meeting (DNA Special Interest Group)
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Virtual Meeting using Zoom
Co-hosted by Arlene Bird and Carolyn Gornowicz.
Discussion content will be directed by consensus of the group.
We will continue to look at various DNA programs and tools that increase our ability to use it to discover new ancestors and descendants. We can and will direct our efforts to help individual members who have specific questions, problems, issues.
We are using the Zoom Virtual Meeting app to hold these meetings and you can only join the meeting by using a link provided by the host. You can request an invitation by contacting : info@pastfindersslc.org |
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Thursday, May 13
May Speaker is Cari A Taplin (Monthly Meeting)
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Virtual Meeting using ZOOM
Registration is Required, please register HERE
Meet and Greet at 5:30 PM, Speaker begins at 6:00 PM
Meeting Topic: Using Timelines and Tables to Analyze Your Research
In-depth and difficult research tasks create large amounts of data to compare and analyze. Discover analysis methods using tables and timelines to solve problems. Topics included:
- Introduction of analysis techniques including examples of timelines and tables
- Creating a timeline
- Creating tables
- Case study examples demonstrating timelines and tables
Speaker: Cari A Taplin
Cari A. Taplin is related to Roy Rogers. Or at least that’s what her family told her. As a result, finding her true heritage has been her focus since the year 2000. She is a native of Wood County, Ohio but now lives in Longmont, Colorado. Cari holds the Certified Genealogist® credential and has served in a wide variety of volunteer and leadership positions for state, local, and national societies. She currently serves as the Secretary for the Association for Professional Genealogists (APG), the President of the Lone Star Chapter of APG. She is former Vice President of Membership for the Federation of Genealogical Societies. As the owner of GenealogyPANTS, she provides speaking services. Cari currently works for Ancestry ProGenealogists. Cari’s personal research focuses on midwestern and Great Lakes states. When she’s not working on her genealogy, she is a wife and mother of two teenagers.
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Tuesday, May 18
Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group (Family Tree Maker SIG)
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Video Conferencing from Home
Your Host, Stan Wells will be demonstrating how to use Family Tree Maker (FTM). This is a series in which we systematically peruse the Family Tree Maker Companion Guide to get the most from FTM.
This week we will present Chapters 12, 13, 14:
Chapter 12 - Working with Trees
Chapter 13 - Tools and Preferences
Chapter 14 - Family Tree Problem Solver
This completes the Companion Guide, We start over for the next meeting.
We will continue through the Family Tree Maker Companion Guide chapter by chapter until we complete all chapters, then start over.
I plan to spend the first hour demonstrating and then take any questions or issues that you are having. |
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Wednesday, May 19
Beginning Genealogy: Starting Family History research - Class 2 of 2 (Beginners Class)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Online using Zoom Video Conferencing
Class 2
In this second family history research class, become acquainted with types of vital records, learn how to recognize first and second sources, interpret census, naturalization and military draft registration data. You will see how to avoid common research mistakes and see varieties of simple family tree publications. Bring your questions formed after researching from the first class. Class handouts will be emailed to you concluding the Zoom meeting but will be highlighted during the class presentation. The class runs from 1PM to 3PM.
You can only register for Class 1. Once you are registered for Class 1, you are automatically registered for Class 2.
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Thursday, May 20
Irish Special Interest Group SIG (Irish SIG)
10:00 am to 11:00 am Virtual Meeting
Peter Stauder will host the third meeting of the Irish SIG.
Details will follow
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Wednesday, May 26
DNA SIG via Zoom Virtual Meeting (DNA Special Interest Group)
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Virtual Meeting using Zoom
Co-hosted by Arlene Bird and Carolyn Gornowicz.
Discussion content will be directed by consensus of the group.
We will continue to look at various DNA programs and tools that increase our ability to use it to discover new ancestors and descendants. We can and will direct our efforts to help individual members who have specific questions, problems, issues.
We are using the Zoom Virtual Meeting app to hold these meetings and you can only join the meeting by using a link provided by the host. You can request an invitation by contacting : info@pastfindersslc.org |
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Thursday, September 9
September Speaker is Debbie Wilson Smyth (Monthly Meeting)
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Virtual Meeting using ZOOM
Registration is Required, please register (will begin in August)
Meet and Greet at 5:30 PM, Speaker begins at 6:00 PM
Meeting Topic: DNA doesn't Lie, But Needs Help to Find the Truth.
Presenter: Debbie Wilson Smyth
Debbie Wilson Smyth has been researching her family since 1993 and holds a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University. As the owner of Oak Trails Genealogy Services, LLC, she provides professional genealogical services in research, education, and consultation. Her research focuses on midwestern and southern states, methodology, lineage society applications, and DNA. Debbie is President of the Suncoast Genealogy Society and serves on its Board of Directors. She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, as well as a number of national, state, and local societies.
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Thursday, October 14
October Speaker is Keith Breedlove (Monthly Meeting)
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Virtual Meeting using ZOOM
Registration is Required, please register (will begin in Sept.)
Meet and Greet at 5:30 PM, Speaker begins at 6:00 PM
Meeting Topic: Navigating US IS/INS Naturalization Records
Presenter: Keith Breedlove
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