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Upcoming events

    • Thursday, January 02, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 410
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    Genealogy and the New Madrid Earthquakes

    by Dr Nathan Kent Moran

     A native of Northwest Tennessee, Dr. Nathan K. Moran has roots going back to the original settlement of the area. Dr. Moran graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin and earned his Ph. D. in history from the University of Memphis in 1999 in 19th century United States History. He has published or presented papers on a diverse set of topics ranging from the New Madrid earthquakes to Tennessee history.  He has been interviewed on several occasions by the media on the subject of the New Madrid earthquakes and their history.   He currently serves as a Research Associate at the Center for Earthquake Research and Information at the University of Memphis. His current work is focused on the cataloging of historic information for New Madrid and other earthquakes that occurred in the Central United States prior to the 20th century and compiling information for the New Madrid Compendium website.

    Access 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.




    information for the New Madrid Compendium websit
    • Wednesday, January 08, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual Via GoToWebinar
    • 398
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    Genealogy 101-Beginning Genealogy 

    by Deborah Atchley

    Starting at the beginning and not in the middle is always a good strategy for genealogical research.  In this class we'll discuss genealogical research myths, tools to help you organize and delve into your research, resources, pitfalls to avoid along the way, determining fact or fiction in information you encounter, brick wall strategies for beginners, and other hints and suggestions to help you on your genealogical research journey.  All this is simply an introduction to the wonderful things you'll learn in detail in the following classes scheduled for this GEN 101 series of classes. 

    Deborah Atchley got excited about genealogical research after watching Roots on TV in the late 1970's. After two careers, (software engineer and high school math and computer science teacher), she had a little more time to dig deeper into her family history.  She is active in several genealogical organizations and tries to keep up with the great changes happening in the genealogy online space.  She has helped a few people along the way, who contacted her because they were a DNA match to her and hoped she could help find their biological parents or grandparents.  Several of these searches have been successful and several are ongoing.


    • Wednesday, January 15, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 405
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    Genealogy 101-Organizing by PZ Horton

    Learn different approaches to organizing the results of your research so you can more easily find things and protect your investment.

    PZ Horton is an amateur genealogist with a special interest in technology.  He has been working on his and his wife’s family genealogies for over 40 years and has worked with computers for over 60 years.  He has traveled to societies, libraries, courthouses and cemeteries in 26 states.  He was Technical Advisor to the Board of the Tennessee Genealogical Society and Special Advisor before being elected Director at Large. He has taught genealogy classes on Family Tree Maker, Ancestry, RootsMagic, MyHeritage, Family Search, Organizing for Genealogy, Planning a Successful Research Trip. and state research in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

    He is a lineage member of over 50 societies.

    Access 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.




    • Saturday, January 18, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 454
    Register

    A Recipe for Historic Cooking, Baking and Preserving

    by Heather Hibbs

    Assemble necessary antique and reproduction equipment.  Keeping good nutrition in mind, stir together historic techniques, processes and trivia.  Season liberally with fun and laughter.  Add a pinch of archeology.  Mix well.  Present in front of a cold cook stove for 45-50 minutes or until done.  Finish with a time of questions and answers. 

    Heather Hibbs, married to Andy, has two grown daughters.  

    Owner of Treadle Treasures, found on Etsy since 2010.  We reproduce the clothing worn in the 1850’s and 1860’s.  Our products can be found around the globe.  Our clients include many reenactors and living historians, living history sites and museums, theaters, small movie companies, HBO, the History Channel, and recently, Suki Waterhouse wore one of our corsets in her Nostalgia music video.  

    I am very active in my church and enjoy outdoor hobbies including hiking, kayaking, gardening and relaxing on the porch.

    Access 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.



    • Wednesday, January 22, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 429
    Register

    Genealogy 101-Research Tips and Techniques

    by Nancy Walczyk

    Upcoming sessions of the Genealogy 101 series will discuss specific record types and sources useful in genealogy research. In this session, we will focus on the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS), general research practices, and things to keep in mind no matter what record type you are reviewing. 

    Nancy Walczyk is currently the editor for the TNGS quarterly Ansearchin’ News. Prior to that she was the TNGS Director of Research for seven years. Nancy is a frequent speaker for the Society. You can find her presentations on our website. Past topics have included Tennessee Research, Creating a Locality Guide, City Directories, Research Logs, and “Excelling” in Genealogy. Nancy enjoys helping people with their genealogy and has been researching her own family history for over 25 years. But sadly, she has no Tennessee ancestors.

    Access 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.



    • Saturday, January 25, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 454
    Register

    Let's Discuss It by John Ware

    Join our popular discussion group and learn what is trending in Genealogy. John Ware will examine the latest websites, software programs, technologies and tools.

    COUNTY CORNER:  Cheatham, Clay  and DeKalb Counties

    John is a retired Pharmaceutical Research Chemist and Project Systems Analyst. John has been married for over 49 years to his high school sweetheart and they have two children and two grandchildren. He began family research in the 60’s Investigating both his adopted and biological lines. He is a member of several genealogical societies. He has served as a board member of the Tennessee Genealogical Society in several capacities and is the current Director of Education.

    Access 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.



    • Wednesday, January 29, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual Via GoToWebinar
    • 418
    Register

    Genealogy 101-Source Citations by Nancy Walczyk

    Use citations with confidence. Every fact and event should have a source citation. Learn the components of a citation, where to find that information, and tips to put it together in a proper format.


    Nancy Walczyk is currently the editor for the TNGS quarterly Ansearchin’ News. Prior to that she was the TNGS Director of Research for seven years. Nancy is a frequent speaker for the Society. You can find her presentations on our website. Past topics have included Tennessee Research, Creating a Locality Guide, City Directories, Research Logs, and “Excelling” in Genealogy. Nancy enjoys helping people with their genealogy and has been researching her own family history for over 25 years. But sadly, she has no Tennessee ancestors.

    Access 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.



               

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