Wake County Genealogical Society, North Carolina
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Become a Power User of DigitalNC.org
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!
 
 
* Please register by 4pm day of meeting
* Please save your passcode and link for ease of entry at start time.
* Presentation starts promptly at 6:30 pm.


Getting Started in Genealogical Research
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 through Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Getting Started in Genealogical Research  (Monthly Meetings)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
ZOOM
Presenter:  Renate Y Sanders
 
This presentation provides a comprehensive introduction to genealogy research! It guides participants through the crucial initial steps of gathering existing family knowledge and documents. You'll learn fundamental research methodology, emphasizing a systematic approach to researching your ancestry. The class also covers a range of suggested resources, both digital and physical, along with an overview of the key types of records essential for successful genealogical exploration. It aims to equip beginners with the foundational skills and knowledge to confidently embark on their personal journey of family history discovery, and to remind experienced genealogists of the basics. Join us!
 
 
* Please register by 4pm day of meeting
* Please save your passcode and link for ease of entry at start time.
* Presentation starts promptly at 6:30 pm.


NC Archives Digital Services: Using the website, digital collections, and online catalog
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 through Tuesday, February 24, 2026
NC Archives Digital Services: Using the website, digital collections, and online catalog  (Monthly Meetings)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
ZOOM
 
Presenter: Anna Peitzman
 
Join us for a review of the digital resources offered by the State Archives! Topics will include: Navigating the SANC website, searching the North Carolina Digital Collections, and searching the Discover Online Catalog, otherwise known as DOC.
 
Join us!  Free and Virtual!
 
 
* Please register by 4pm day of meeting
* Please save your passcode and link for ease of entry at start time. 
* Presentation starts promptly at 6:30 pm.


Who's your daddy? Exploring North Carolina Bastardy Bonds
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 through Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Who's your daddy? Exploring North Carolina Bastardy Bonds  (Monthly Meetings)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
ZOOM
 
Presenter: A. Danielle Pritchett, MLS
 
Explore North Carolina Bastardy Bonds, historical documents revealing paternity and societal attitudes towards unwed mothers and their children.
 
 
Join us!  Free and Virtual!
 
 
* Please register by 4pm day of meeting
* Please save your passcode and link for ease of entry at start time. 
* Presentation starts promptly at 6:30 pm.


Researching Your Mom: Don't overlook researching your immediate family!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 through Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Researching Your Mom: Don't overlook researching your immediate family!  (Monthly Meetings)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
ZOOM
Presenter:  Diane L Richard
 
Think you know your mom?  Our research skills aren't just for researching the long-ago deceased; they can be used for 20th-century research into a loved one.   By the time one is an adult, we often assume that we know all there is to know about, say a mother, father, or grandparents. How wrong we might be. As genealogists, we sometimes get so focused on researching the long-ago deceased that we kind of skip over the individuals we lived with or frequently visited.  Don't wait!  This talk shares Diane’s research into her mother after she died relatively young and before grandchildren, and bereft of memorabilia.  It yielded some fun surprises about her youth; this research is a work in progress.
 
 
* Please register by 4pm day of meeting
* Please save your passcode and link for ease of entry at start time. 
* Presentation starts promptly at 6:30 pm.