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  • Event Education-Let's Discuss It!

    • Saturday, January 25, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 411
    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.


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  • Event Education-Genealogy 101 Source Citations

    • Wednesday, January 29, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual Via GoToWebinar
    • 341
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    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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  • Event Education-Maine Genealogy

    • Wednesday, February 05, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual event via GoToWebinar
    • 460
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    Maine Genealogy by B.J. Jaimeson

    Despite being in a ‘corner’ of the U.S., many people had ancestors who lived in Maine. Whether settling on the coast for maritime careers, moving north for military bounty land, or south from Canada to work in the mills, Maine was a land of opportunities, especially in the 19th century. While pre-1850 records can be scarce, there are records that will help you trace your Maine ancestors.

    B.J. Jamieson is the genealogy reference specialist at the Maine State Library, which lets her indulge her love of books and genealogy to an extent that she didn’t think was possible before she accepted the position. She has a postgraduate certificate in genealogy from the University of Strathclyde (Glasgow, Scotland) as well as a master’s degree in library science.

    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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  • Event Education-Annesdale: The Untold Story of an African Community Part 2

    • Saturday, February 08, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 436
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    Annesdale:  The Untold Story of An African American

    Community-Part 2 by Teresa Hill Mays


    Real estate investor Elzey Eugene Meacham and his wife, Lula Gilchrist Meacham purchased the North Annesdale Subdivision on April 4, 1898. They developed the area where mostly African Americans lived. This is research and documentation of that working class community. It is a continuation of an earlier presentation and shares more aspects of the once viable and productive area, Annesdale is situated between the present-day Cooper Young and Annesdale Park subdivisons in Memphis, TN. 

    Teresa Hill Mays, a native Memphian, with 40 years of experience in research and documentation of the history of families and places.  She is a member of the Tennessee Genealogical Society, serving as Multicultural Advisor and on the Program Committee.  She is President of the Afro American Historical and Genealogical Society - Memphis and Mid-South Chapter and serves on their National Chapters Committee. Teresa was appointed to the Shelby County Historical Commission as County Genealogist (2022) and elected Vice Chairperson this year. Her interest in researching family began as a young child and today she displays an enthusiastic knowledge and expertise in this field.   

    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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  • Event Education-Writing Your Family History SIG

    • Wednesday, February 12, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Virtual via GoToMeeting
    • 10
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    Writing Your Family History SIG

    Facilitator - Carla Maitland

    Join us for four workshops this year in our GoToMeeting platform as we meet together, face-to-face, and discuss, share, and critique each other’s family history writing. Whether you choose journals, blogs, newsletters, books, or some other form of writing, we can all use the input of others. These sessions will be led by a facilitator, who will not directly teach, but who will guide the discussions, ensuring the involvement of everyone. Bring your pen, pencil, computer or whatever you use to write, and join the sessions with ideas to share with others as well! 

    These sessions are currently scheduled for one Wednesday morning every three months at 10:00 a.m. (CST), and will last approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours each session. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH DATE SEPARATELY!

    Session 1-Wednesday Feb 12, 2025

    Session 2-Wednesday May 14, 2025

    Session 3-Wednesday Aug 20, 2025

    Session 4-Wednesday Nov 12, 2025



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  • Event Education-GEN 101-Census Records

    • Wednesday, February 19, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 421
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    GEN 101-Census Records by John Ware

    Understand census records and how to apply them to genealogical research. Learn what federal census records are available, where to find them, and what information to glean from census records.

    John W. Ware is the current TNGS Director of Education and also leads the monthly, "Let's Discuss it Series."


    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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  • Event Education-Let's Discuss It!

    • Saturday, February 22, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 442
    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: Anderson, Bledsoe and Bradley 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.


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  • Event Education-GEN 101-Of Vital Importance:Finding Your Family’s Vital Records

    • Wednesday, February 26, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 387
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    Of Vital Importance: Finding Your Family’s Vital Records by Chuck Sherrill

    Births and deaths, marriages and divorces – every family has them! These vital records are the lynchpins that anchor every genealogy research project. For the genealogist, knowing what records are available for the places your ancestors lived is the starting point. This lecture will help you discover the available records and then address how to gain access. Learn also how to search successfully, and to evaluate and use what you find to put your family tree together. 

    Chuck Sherrill retired from the position of State Librarian and Archivist in 2022. He continues to work at the Tennessee State Library and Archives part-time, processing manuscript collections and assisting with special projects.

    Sherrill was named State Librarian and Archivist of Tennessee by Secretary of State Tre Hargett in 2010. This appointment followed ten years of service to the City of Brentwood, where he was the director of one of Tennessee's premier public libraries. Prior to that he was head of the research section of the Tennessee State Library and Archives. Before moving to the Nashville area he was the Director of the Cleveland (Tenn.) Public Library for nine years, and, before that, Head Reference Librarian at the Western Reserve Historical Society.

     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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  • Event Education-GEN 101-Probate Records

    • Wednesday, March 05, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 360
    Register

    GEN 101-Probate Records by John Ware

    Understand probate records and how to apply them to genealogical research. Learn what probate records are available, where to find them, and what information to glean from the records.


    John W. Ware is the current TNGS Director of Education and also leads the monthly, "Let's Discuss it Series."


    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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  • Event Education-TN Online Research Resources

    • Saturday, March 08, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 389
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    TN Online Research Resources by Merle Ilgenfritz

    This presentation will explore the various online genealogical resources for researchers searching for their ancestors that lived in Tennessee.

    Merle Ilgenfritz is a computer consultant that has been teaching corporations for over 30 years. His hobbies are computer based genealogy and DNA based research. He has been researching his roots for almost 50 years.

    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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  • Event Education-GEN 101-Firmly Planted: Finding Ancestors in Land Records

    • Wednesday, March 12, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 356
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    Firmly Planted: Finding Ancestors in Land Records

    by Chuck Sherrill

    Deeds and land grants help us learn about our ancestors and their migration. And even if your ancestors didn’t own lands, there may be information about them in land records. In this class we will talk about finding and using deeds as well as state and federal land grants. We will carefully analyze a deed to learn how to pull out the important details. Finally, we’ll discuss locating the land on a current map, and perhaps standing on the site of your ancestor’s home

    Deeds and land grants help us learn about our ancestors and their migration. And even if your ancestors didn’t own lands, there may be information about them in land records. In this class we will talk about finding and using deeds as well as state and federal land grants. We will carefully analyze a deed to learn how to pull out the important details. Finally, we’ll discuss locating the land on a current map, and perhaps standing on the site of your ancestor’s home.

    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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  • Event Education-GEN 101-Military Records

    • Wednesday, March 19, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 362
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    Gen 101-Military Records by Craig Scott

    Learn the components of basic military research, including what you need to know about your ancestor. Learn of records created by the war, such as muster rolls and hospital records, and records created after the war, such as pensions and bounty land records.

    Craig Roberts Scott, MA, CG, FUGA is the President and CEO of Heritage Books, Inc. A professional genealogical and historical researcher for more than thirty years, he specializes in the records of the National Archives, especially those that relate to the military. Former IGHR, SLIG, and GRIP Military Course Coordinator.

    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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  • Event Education-Let's Discuss It!

    • Saturday, March 22, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 458
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    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: Fentress, Franklin and Humphreys 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.


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  • Event Education-GEN 101 Vertical Files

    • Wednesday, March 26, 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 487
    Register

    Genealogy 101 - Vertical Files

    By Melissa Barker

    PLEASE NOTICE THIS BEGINS AT 6:00 PM

    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.

    Melissa Barker is a Certified Archives Manager at the Houston County, Tennessee Archives and Museum.  She is a genealogist, speaker, lecturer, author, and blogger.  She also is a member of TNGS and serves on the Program Committee.

    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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  • Event Education-GEN 101 DNA-Using Y-DNA to Find Your Distant Relatives

    • Saturday, April 05, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 489
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    GEN101 DNA-Using Y-DNA to Find Your Distant Relatives by Merle Ilgenfritz

    PLEASE NOTE THIS GEN101 IS ON A SATURDAY

    This presentation will cover the basics of why you would want to take a Y-DNA test and why can only men take the test and how can you use the results in your genealogical research.

    Merle Ilgenfritz is a computer consultant that has been teaching corporations for over 30 years. His hobbies are computer based genealogy and DNA based research. He has been researching his roots for almost 50 years.

    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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  • Event Education-GEN 101-Manuscript Collections

    • Wednesday, April 09, 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 487
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    Genealogy 101 - Manuscript Collections

    By Melissa Barker

    PLEASE NOTE THIS BEGINS AT 6:00 PM

    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.

    Melissa Barker is a Certified Archives Manager at the Houston County, Tennessee Archives and Museum.  She is a genealogist, speaker, lecturer, author, and blogger.  She also is a member of TNGS and serves on the Program Committee.

    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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  • Event Education-In the Beginning, All America Was Virginia

    • Saturday, April 12, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via Webinar
    • 494
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    In the Beginning, All America Was Virginia

    by Ann Blomquist

    “In the Beginning, All America was Virginia” will focus on how to search for Virginia ancestors from the founding of the colony in 1607 through the American Revolution. Many of our early ancestors resided there before migrating westward. The suggestions for tracing early ancestors there can be applied to other early colonies as well. 

    Ann K. Blomquist, M.Ed., is the administrator of the First Families of TN program at the East TN Historical Society in Knoxville. Ann is the registrar for the Knoxville chapters of Daughters of 1812 and Daughters of the American Colonists. In June she will be registrar for her Jefferson County DAR chapter. She is the author of 13 genealogy books, the editor of three genealogy magazines, and a presenter at genealogy conferences and workshops. 

    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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  • Event Education-Gen 101-Immigration and Naturalization Records

    • Wednesday, April 16, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 488
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    Immigration and Naturalization Records 

    by John Ware

    We are all immigrants, this discussion will help you locate the records of your family's entrance into this country and we will also provide you the tools to determine when and how your ancestors may have become citizens.

    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.


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  • Event Education-GEN 101-Putting It All Together

    • Wednesday, April 23, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 490
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    GEN 101-Putting It All Together by Carla Maitland

    Now that you’ve been through the various steps of how to begin your genealogical journey, what do you plan to do with what you’ve learned? In this session you’ll be given a few ideas about putting your knowledge into practice. There will also be a unique ending to this session that you won’t want to miss!

    Carla Love Maitland is currently the President of the Tennessee Genealogical Society. She also serves as the Genealogist for the Public Records Commission of Shelby County. She is as an officer in several of the lineage societies she belongs to and is an active member of various heritage, historical, and other genealogical 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.

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  • Event Education-Let's Discuss It!

    • Saturday, April 26, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual event via GoToWebinar
    • 494
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    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: Claiborne, Cocke and Grainger 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.


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  • Event Education-Let's Discuss It!

    • Saturday, May 17, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via Webinar
    • 496
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    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:  Lewis, Lincoln and Moore 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.


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  • Event Education-Translating, Transcribing and Summarizing Documents Using AI

    • Wednesday, May 21, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 495
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    Translating, Transcribing and Summarizing Documents

    Using AI by Thomas MacEntee

    The power of artificial intelligence can be used to assist genealogists in translating, transcribing, and summarizing a variety of genealogy records. A handwritten baptismal record from the 1800s? No problem. A faded newspaper obituary? No problem. Most AI platforms can help generate useful content for genealogical research.

    Thomas MacEntee: author, educator, student, advocate, marketer, storyteller, entrepreneur, and that “genealogy guy” who helps you accomplish your family history goals. Having taught over 1,000 in-person and virtual genealogy lectures since 2010, serving on the boards of many genealogical societies, organizing a group of over 1,000 genealogy bloggers, and helping researchers save money on genealogy products and services, Thomas is ready for the next chapter in his professional journey: changing the way genealogists acquire new research skills, motivating researchers to take a chance on new technologies, and improving how family stories and heirlooms are preserved and passed on to the next generations.

    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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  • Event Education-Researching Ancestors in Delaware

    • Wednesday, June 04, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 498
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    Researching Ancestors in Delaware

    by Irene Monley

    Though small in size, Delaware has rich history going back to before the 1600s. It also has very good resources for genealogists. This fast-paced program will touch on the state’s 400+-year history,  geography, people, and where to find records, so that you can create your own roadmap for finding your ancestors in Delaware.

    Born and raised in New Jersey, Irene has lived in Delaware for more than 35 years. Her genealogy journey began about ten years ago and led her to the Delaware Genealogical Society, of which she is a past president. She was editor of the Delaware Genealogical Research Guide and authored the recent updated ‘Delaware Research Guide’ in Family Tree Magazine. She enjoys helping people discover their family history.

    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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  • Event Education-Rising From the Ashes: Strategies from Overcoming Record Loss

    • Wednesday, June 18, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 496
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    Rising From the Ashes: Strategies from Overcoming Record Loss by Jennifer Roodzant

    Did you know over six-hundred counties and parishes within the United States have experienced record losses? Jennifer will demonstrate techniques to advance research objectives while working within a burned county. She will present examples of the methodology used to work around the destruction of sources.

    Jennifer Roodzant is a professional genealogist and speaker specializing in DNA and Southern U.S. research. She is a former secretary for the Napa Valley Genealogy Society and is a certificate-holder in Genealogical Research from Boston University and ProGen Study Groups. Jennifer applies the genealogy standards to resolve complex research objectives.

    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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  • Event Education-Let's Discuss It!

    • Saturday, June 28, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 499
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    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: Greene, Hamblen and Jefferson 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.


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  • Event Education-Let's Discuss It!

    • Saturday, July 26, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 499
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    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: Pickett, Rutherford and Smith 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.


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  • Event Education-Creating an Ancestor Sketch

    • Wednesday, July 30, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 485
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    Creating an Ancestor Sketch by 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 these ancestor sketches done, you can compile them together for one big book!

    Thomas is a nationally known speaker on the genealogy circuit, familiar to many through over 80 webinars at Legacy Family Tree Webinars and lectures at national conferences. Typically, he presents close to 100 lectures each year and has done so since 2010.

    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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  • Event Education-Genealogy Tips

    • Saturday, August 16, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 496
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    Genealogy Tips by Tina Sansone

    Come learn tips I have learned along my genealogical journey over the last 10+ years. I hope we have time for you to share your tips as well.

    Tina Sansone is a professional genealogist who loves to research, lecture and do DNA analysis. Tina is a co-owner  of Past & Present Pathways. She is currently on the board of the TN Genealogical Society serving as Director of their Certificate Program. She is the Registrar for her DAR Chapter. She is a member of several lineage societies and volunteers as time permits. She currently lives in MS and is a mother and grandmother and owner of 4 cats. 

    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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  • Event Education-Let's Discuss It!

    • Saturday, August 23, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via Webinar
    • 499
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    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:  McMinn, Macon and Meigs 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.


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  • Event Education-AI and Genealogy

    • Saturday, September 06, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via Webinar
    • 499
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    AI & Genealogy by Merle Ilgenfritz

    This presentation will explore how the Artificial Intelligence technology is providing new tools for genealogical researchers and how to use them.

    Merle Ilgenfritz is a computer consultant that has been teaching corporations for over 30 years. His hobbies are computer based genealogy and DNA based research. He has been researching his roots for almost 50 years.

    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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  • Event Education-Using Funeral Programs to Inform Genealogy Research

    • Wednesday, September 17, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 497
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