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Tuesday, August 27 through Tuesday, August 27
DNA Q&A (Meetings)
6:30 pm to 8:15 pm Cameron Village Regional Library, Raleigh, NC
1930 Clark Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27605
****NOTE NEW LOCATION!****
Multiple Speakers
Have you had DNA tested?
Have you worked with your results?
Do you have a question about a specific match?
You will have a chance to ask your questions about your DNA research at our August session.
General questions about DNA research will be answered as well, with referrals to books, tutorials and videos where helpful.
If your question is about a specific match or Common Ancestor, it is helpful to bring the following with you:
-Access to your test results at all companies where you have tested.
Usernames
Passwords
-Access to any 3rd party tools you use:
Usernames
Passwords
-Specific Relationship questions
Well defined question
Steps you have taken to answer the question so far.
A drawing of relationship is helpful for context. Not fancy, a simple sketch is fine.
**This session is an experiment and new experience for all of us. While not every question will receive a final answer in the 90+ minutes allotted, we hope you will leave with new research plans and ideas to inspire your DNA quest. **
Email: newsletter@wakecogen.org (Cyndi Deal) Please put DNA in subject line.
All WCGS meetings are free and open to the public. Bring a friend! 6:30-7:00 is social time. Presentation will start at 7:00. |
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Tuesday, September 24 through Tuesday, September 24
Where in the World? Land Records Using Metes and Bounds (Meetings)
6:30 pm to 8:15 pm Cameron Village Regional Library, Raleigh, NC
1930 Clark Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27605
Speaker: Barbara McGeachy
Deeds in the 20 states such as North Carolina that use metes and bounds can be daunting. But deeds may contain valuable genealogical information including parentage, maiden and married names of women, names of neighbors, etc, Learn how to find deeds online and offline and how to plat the land.
All WCGS meetings are free and open to the public. Bring a friend! 6:30-7:00 is social time. Presentation will start at 7:00.
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Tuesday, October 22 through Tuesday, October 22
Using Military Records (Meetings)
6:30 pm to 8:15 pm Cameron Village Regional Library, Raleigh, NC
1930 Clark Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27605
Speaker: Monika Fleming
The program introduces us to researching military records including an overview of military branches, types of records available, and the available resources online - websites and special museums. If time permits, we will also discuss lineage societies and the types of military information their records hold.
All WCGS meetings are free and open to the public. Bring a friend! 6:30-7:00 is social time. Presentation will start at 7:00.
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Tuesday, January 28, 2020 through Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Quaker Research: Daniel Bills - A Man for His Time and Place (Meetings)
6:30 pm to 8:15 pm Cameron Village Regional Library, Raleigh, NC
1930 Clark Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27605
Speaker: Ann Myre
This is the story of my search for information on a 4X-great-grandfather. He was a Quaker, but he was involved in the Revolutionary War. A variety of rather unusual sources shed light on his life.
All WCGS meetings are free and open to the public. Bring a friend! 6:30-7:00 is social time. Presentation will start at 7:00. |
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Tuesday, February 25, 2020 through Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Let's Explore a Few of My Favorite On-line Resources: Internet Archive, JSTOR, & HathiTrust (Meetings)
6:30 pm to 8:15 pm Cameron Village Regional Library, Raleigh, NC
1930 Clark Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27605
Speaker: Diane L. Richards
All WCGS meetings are free and open to the public. Bring a friend! 6:30-7:00 is social time. Presentation will start at 7:00.
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