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Tuesday, March 25
Gravestone Symbolism (Monthly Meetings)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ZOOM
Presenter: Robin Simonton
Genealogists use gravestone information to document death information, but often a burial marker provides more than biographical information. Gravestones, like any record, should be analyzed, but doing so requires us to think beyond genealogical research. In this presentation, we will explore types of cemeteries, the anatomy of a marker, and the hidden information the marker provides.
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Tuesday, April 22
Going Postal: Using Postal Records for Your Research (Monthly Meetings)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ZOOM
Presenter: Cynthia Gage
By 1831, 76% of US civilian employees worked for the Postal Service. There were more postal employees than soldiers. Maybe your ancestor was a postmaster, postal clerk, mail carrier, route agent or star contractor. What about a merchant or tavern keeper? This presentation will introduce you to online records for finding information about postal employees and will give ideas how to use postal-related “hints” to further your ancestor’s story, whether a postal employee or not.
Join us! Free and Virtual!
* Please register by 4pm day of meeting
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* Presentation starts promptly at 6:30 pm.
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Tuesday, May 27
U.S. Census: Non-population Schedules (Monthly Meetings)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ZOOM
Presenter: Barbara McGeachy
Everyone uses the popular population schedules but the non-population records have surprising details about your ancestors! Learn about the Veteran (1890), Agriculture (1850-1880), Mortality (1850-1880), Defective, Dependent and Delinquent (1880) and Slave Schedules (1850-1860)
Join us! Free and Virtual!
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* Presentation starts promptly at 6:30 pm.
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Tuesday, June 24
Squeezing All the Facts Out of Your DNA Matches (Monthly Meetings)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ZOOM
Presenter: Kate Penny Howard
Near the top of your match list, you’ve got this mystery match that just might be the key to your research. The only problem is: they don’t have a visible tree and they didn’t respond to the message you sent two years ago. But that doesn’t mean that you should give up! This class will give users of every skill level more tools to crack that difficult case. You’ll learn about strategies for logically approaching your search, what you can glean from your match’s profile, how free & paid resources can help you, and you’ll receive a research template that will help you ensure you have left no stone unturned. This is an entertaining, fast-paced, so join us with whatever note-taking device you prefer, and bring your questions for the Q&A session at the end.
Join us! Free and Virtual!
* Please register by 4pm day of meeting
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* Presentation starts promptly at 6:30 pm.
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Tuesday, July 22
Creating an Ancestor Sketch (Monthly Meetings)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ZOOM
Presenter: Thomas MacEntee
Face it: most genealogists never get around to publishing that family history book based on their genealogy research. How about a different approach: producing short 3-5 page “sketches” about an ancestor? You’ll learn how to include a cover, photos, facts, family stories, source citations and more! And guess what, once you get a few of these ancestor sketches done, you can compile them together for one big book!
Join us! Free and Virtual!
* Please register by 4pm day of meeting
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* Presentation starts promptly at 6:30 pm.
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Tuesday, August 26
Military Collection at the NC Archives (Monthly Meetings)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ZOOM
Presenter: Ashley Latta, Military Collections Archivist
The mission of the Military Collection at the State Archives of North Carolina is to document and preserve records detailing the State of North Carolina’s rich military history, from the state’s period as a British colony in the seventeenth century to the present day. Join us for this informative program on how to use the Military Collection at the NC archives.
Join us! Free and Virtual!
* Please register by 4pm day of meeting
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* Presentation starts promptly at 6:30 pm.
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Tuesday, September 23
Revolutionary War: Moore's Creek Battleground and the Scots-Irish in NC (Monthly Meetings)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ZOOM
Presenter: John Miles
The Revolutionary War battle of Moore's Creek Bridge, NC occurred in 1776 as a group of Scottish Loyalists comprising the 84th Royal Highland Emigrant Regiment were trying to execute a link-up with British Amphibious Forces approaching Wilmington. Patriot forces got intel about the planned link-up and set up a blocking position at a bridge across Moore's Creek (the last significant obstacle on the way to Wilmington). The 84th Regiment then attempted a frontal assault on the Patriot defensive position using the traditional Scottish tactic of a Highland Charge.
Join us! Free and Virtual!
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* Presentation starts promptly at 6:30 pm.
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Tuesday, October 28
Reconstruct your Ancestor's World with Google (Monthly Meetings)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ZOOM
Presenter: Lisa Louise Cooke
A wide variety of rich resources are available for free through Google. But it’s not just Google search that can lead you to genealogy gems. Google’s empire includes a great collection of free online tools that are all powered by the same Google search engine, and many are brimming with historical information. In this case study session, we will flesh out the story of a family tree by using a variety of Google tools, and bring it all together in a compelling video that can be shared with your family.
Join us! Free and Virtual!
* Please register by 4pm day of meeting
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* Presentation starts promptly at 6:30 pm.
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Tuesday, December 2
Become a Power User of DigitalNC.org (Monthly Meetings)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ZOOM
Presenter: Taneya Koonce
Unlock the full potential of DigitalNC.org! This invaluable resource offers North Carolina researchers access to a vast collection of historical newspapers, yearbooks, photographs, and more. In this session, you'll learn expert techniques to navigate the site efficiently, uncover hidden gems, and maximize your discoveries. Whether you're searching for ancestors, exploring local history, or piecing together family stories, mastering DigitalNC.org will take your genealogical research to the next level. Don't just browse—become a power user and make every search count!
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