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Tuesday, August 13
Virtual GenChat on Geni .Com a collaborate website. (Summer Genealogy Chat)
11:59 am Virtual Meeting Using Zoom
Please join Pastfinders for a casual group chat to share some of your newest findings with us. Perhaps you used a new website and found that last piece of information tying your information together.
Geni, a MyHeritage company, is a leader in collaborative family history and the home of the World Family Tree, connecting more than 190 million people. Through the collaboration of millions of users and with the aid of over 200 volunteer curators, Geni is creating one of the largest and highest quality single family trees of the world. DNA integration in the World Family Tree enables users to verify relationships with DNA and find new relatives through DNA matches. Geni users can meet new relatives, discover new branches, and preserve their shared family history together for generations to come. Geni.com Representaive Amanda Wong will be Co-hosting Bring your questions.
You will receive an Email with the Zoom Link a day or two before the meeting. |
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Thursday, August 29
Virtual GenChat on Tool Time with FamilyTreeDNA (Summer Genealogy Chat)
11:59 am Virtual Meeting Using Zoom
Please join Pastfinders for a casual group chat to share some of your newest findings with us. Perhaps you used a new website and found that last piece of information tying your information together. This weeks guest host Jim Brewster from FT DNA
Description: You have a DNA test, but now what do you do with it? Come on a journey of discovery as we showcase FTDNA autosomal tools and tricks. Learn how to understand your match list and connect the chromosomes in this fun and informative lecture. Even if you have tested with another company, you can upload your results for free and utilize these powerful techniques to boost your genealogy.
Bio: Jim Brewster was born at a very early age and gradually became older. He has been in the genetic genealogy field since 2014 and delivered numerous presentations at genealogy conferences. He has helped with collaborations between FamilyTreeDNA and non-profit organizations.
With a proven track record of both doing things and accomplishing stuff, Jim enjoys presenting and writing about genetic genealogy methods and the science of DNA testing. In his free time, he enjoys reviewing classic literature in his blog (thequickversion.net), puns, and cat pictures.
You will receive an Email with the Zoom Link a day or two before the meeting. |
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Wednesday, September 4
Family History Research - Session # 1 (Genealogy Class)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Virtual Class
Family History Research: Reasons for immigration, Basic Ancestry Research Plan, Exploration in Usage of Research Websites, and Description of Research Software
Session 1
To Register for this class, click HERE. Zoom will send an Email with the Meeting Link after you register.
Why did our ancestors venture to America? Their reasons can drive research to find more about them. Understand the research process and learn the steps! This class presents four research websites, real time how-to usage, as well as a look into one helpful research software. The class runs from 1PM to 3PM. |
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Thursday, September 12
Pastfinders September Meeting (Hybrid Presentation)
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Dr., Clermont FL
Topic: Beyond Names and Dates: Filling in the Stories of Our Female Ancestors.
For most of recorded time, women didn't leave much of a paper trail, but they still had remarkable stories to tell. Although it may appear that they haven't left any documents behind, deeper research into underutilized records will often lead to a better understanding of the women in our family trees. In this talk, we'll explore a variety of records, and also look at local history, the law, politics, and the cataclysmic events that confronted them to help us bring their hidden stories to light.
Speaker: Pam Vestal
Pam Vestal is a professional genealogist and speaker who turned her focus to her longtime love of genealogy after a 20-year writing career. Her articles have appeared in the National Genealogical Society Magazine and The Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly, and her lectures take her from coast to coast. Pam specializes in conducting genealogical research and then transforming that information into illustrated stories that even non-genealogists can enjoy.
How to Attend:
- If you are attending this event In-Person, it is held at the Cooper Memorial Library in the 2nd floor Genealogy Room. Come at 4 PM for snacks / meet and greet.
- If you are attending this event Virtually, you will need to Register! Once you register you will receive an email with the link to join on the day of the meeting. Zoom starts at 4:30 PM.
- Register for Zoom Link
Most speakers allow video recordings, video recording are available for viewing behind the membership wall. Please see the Membership Benefits section of the website if you would like to join our society.
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Tuesday, September 17
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 will be Session # 1 - See the Handout below to see content in this Session
We will continue through the Family Tree Maker Companion Guide chapter by chapter until we complete all chapters, then start over.
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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Wednesday, September 18
Family History Research - Session # 2 (Genealogy Class)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Virtual Class
Family History Research: Digging into Vital Records, Uncovering Census Basics, Avoiding Research Errors, etc.
Session 2
To Register for this class, click HERE. Zoom will send an Email with the Meeting Link after you register.
In this 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. The class runs from 1PM to 3PM. |
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Wednesday, October 2
Family History Research - Session (Genealogy Class)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Virtual Class
Family History Research: Obituary Notes, The Naturalization Process, Government Website Sources
Session 3
To Register for this class, click HERE. Zoom will send an Email with the Meeting Link after you register.
This class will cover the various types of obituary notices and their genealogy value. See how the phases of the US Naturalization Process are connected to the US Census. We will look at Alien Files in the Natural Archives Database, the history of US Visas needed/used by ancestors, and understand how the US Archives Publication List can uncover sourcing for research. The class runs from 1PM to 3PM. |
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Thursday, October 10
Pastfinders October Meeting (Hybrid Presentation)
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Dr., Clermont FL
Topic: Ancestry Pro Tools: Enhance Your Family Tree.
Have you heard about Ancestry’s new Pro Tools? For an additional fee per month, you can access some new tools to enhance your work with your family tree. Tree checker can help you locate errors in your tree. Many new smart filters can help you sort your tree by family line and other exciting ways. Other tools such as charts and reports, tree mapper, tree insights, and fan chart settings will be explored.
Speaker: Kelli Bergheimer
Kelli Bergheimer is a writer, teacher, editor, & international genealogical speaker. Kelli holds a Bachelor’s in Biology, a Master’s in Education: Curriculum and Instruction, and a Master’s in Business Management. Kelli is the Director of Curriculum and Assessments for Blue Kayak, a K-12 textbook company. She also works as the Director of Education for Your DNA Guide. Kelli runs a small business—Mess on the Desk, a genealogical organization company with a YouTube channel. Kelli is the facilitator for Genetics, Genealogy, and You, an online DNA Interest Group. Kelli is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the Genealogical Speaker's Guild.
How to Attend:
- If you are attending this event In-Person, it is held at the Cooper Memorial Library in the 2nd floor Genealogy Room. Come at 4 PM for snacks / meet and greet.
- If you are attending this event Virtually, you will need to Register! Once you register you will receive an email with the link to join on the day of the meeting. Zoom starts at 4:30 PM.
- Register for Zoom Link
Most speakers allow video recordings, video recording are available for viewing behind the membership wall. Please see the Membership Benefits section of the website if you would like to join our society.
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Tuesday, October 15
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 will be Session # 2 - See the Handout below to see content in this Session
We will continue through the Family Tree Maker Companion Guide chapter by chapter until we complete all chapters, then start over.
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, November 12
Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group (Family Tree Maker SIG)
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Video Conferencing from Home
NOTE that this is the SECOND Tuesday - to avoid meeting during Thanksgiving vacation week.
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 will be Session # 3 - See the Handout below to see content in this Session
We will continue through the Family Tree Maker Companion Guide chapter by chapter until we complete all chapters, then start over.
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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