Non-SGES Events

 Access to all events will be through GoToWebinar. Instructions and Connectivity Link will be forwarded via email to all registrants upon registration, six days prior and again 1 hour prior to the event. Making the connection is quick and easy only requiring a computer and Internet connectivity from wherever you chose to watch the event. Your questions help drive the meetings, and we will be there to help each other. 

Genealogy 101 - Vertical Files

By Melissa Barker

When: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 

Time:   6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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 Vertical Files, sometimes called Subject Files, are a collection of miscellaneous documents and ephemera that are put in file folders which are then stored in filing cabinets and catalogued by surname or by subject name. These files are a hodge-podge of records and could contain just about anything that can fit into a file folder. This presentation will show the genealogist how to find these records and how to use them. 

Genealogy 101 - Immigrating to American Trails

By Tina Sansone

When:   Wednesday, March 29, 2023 

Time:     10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Part 1 – The process of Immigration will be discussed.

Part 2 – American Trails that our ancestors used to settle in America are covered.  We will also learn the paths our ancestors took after immigrating to America, which is part of knowing where to look for their records. 

Genealogy 101 - Manuscript Collections

By Melissa Barker

When:  Wednesday, April 05, 2023 

Time:    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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Genealogists use all kinds of tools to help them with their genealogy research. One of the best tools to understand and use when working with Manuscript Collections is the Finding Aid.  Archivists develop Finding Aids to help genealogists navigate through Manuscript Collections to find their ancestors. This presentation will help genealogists read, follow, and use a Finding Aid to find your ancestors in the records. 

Genealogy 101-Beginning DNA  

By Debbie Atchley 

When:  Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Time:    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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 This class will not go into detail or strategies for using the data at each of the DNA testing companies, but will help you decide which testing company to use, the type of information you can expect to find from each company, the type of information you can NOT expect from DNA testing companies, a strategy for maximizing your test taking and thoughts on whether you want to take a DNA test or are ready to see the outcome of a DNA test.  You will also get a very short biology lesson on DNA.  Even if you're not "new" to DNA, you will probably learn something new.  

Brick Wall Series-Turn Your Brick Wall into a Yellow Brick Road

by Kim Richardson

When:   Wednesday, April 19, 2023 

Time:     10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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THIS IS PART 1 OF 4 PART SERIES ON BRICK WALLS

We will review nine ways to solve tough genealogy problems and brick walls in this series. There are four sessions. Each session is about an hour long. Session 1 is an overview and introduction. Each of the other sessions will introduce three strategies and give examples of each strategy.

Each session in the series can be viewed by itself and still make sense.

Tracing Your Catholic Roots

by Dr. Emilie G. Leumas

When:     Thursday, April 27, 2023 

Time:      10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Have you ever wondered how to research your Catholic ancestors? What information is in the records? How do you access the information and where do you start?  This presentation will discuss what types of information may be gleaned from Catholic sacramental records with special emphasis on baptisms, marriages, and burials.