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  • Event Education-Who Lives Next Door?

    • Wednesday, July 16, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 260
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    Who Lives Next Door? by Cari Taplin

    By researching our ancestors’ Friends, Associates and Neighbors (their “FAN club”) we can learn a lot more about their lives and break down brick walls that we may have been working on for quite some time. In this lecture, Cari Taplin will explain the FAN club principle or cluster genealogy, as set forth by Elizabeth Shown Mills and adopted by many genealogical researchers. Cari will give several case study examples of how this method of researching can take your research to the next level, place your ancestors in context to the social history.

    Cari A. Taplin is related to Roy Rogers. Or at least that’s what her family told her. As a result, finding her true heritage has been her focus since the year 2000. She is a native of Wood County, Ohio but now lives in Longmont, Colorado. Cari holds the Certified Genealogist® credential and has served in a wide variety of volunteer and leadership positions for state, local, and national societies. As the owner of GenealogyPANTS, she provides speaking services. She also lends help and shares her expertise as an administrator on the highly popular Facebook Group “The Genealogy Squad.” Cari currently works for Ancestry ProGenealogists. Cari’s personal research focuses on midwestern and Great Lakes states. When she’s not working on her genealogy, she is a wife, and a mother of two young adults.

    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-The ABC's and 123's of Researching Your Ancestor's School Records

    • Saturday, July 19, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 312
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    The ABC's and 123's of Researching Your Ancestor's School Records by Melissa Barker

    The records of local public schools and universities can be valuable resources for finding information about your ancestors.  Even if your ancestors didn't attend school, you would be surprised by what you can find in school records about them.  This webinar will show you what types of school records there are and how to find them in repositories.

    Melissa Barker is a Certified Archives Manager and Public Historian currently working at the Houston County, Tennessee Archives. She is affectionally known as The Archive Lady to the genealogy community. She lectures, teaches, and writes about the genealogy research process, researching in archives and records preservation. She conducts virtual presentations across the United States and other countries for various genealogy groups and societies. She writes a popular blog entitled A Genealogist in the Archives and is a well-known published book reviewer. She has been a Professional Genealogist for the past 20 years with expertise in Tennessee records. She has been researching her own family history for the past 34 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-Let's Discuss It!

    • Saturday, July 26, 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: 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
    • 249
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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-The Hidden History of Memphis

    • Wednesday, August 06, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 418
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    The Hidden History of Memphis by Wayne Dowdy

    No other city, save the urban giants of New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, has contributed more to the development of our nation than the City of Memphis. Home to an unconventional creative class, Memphis revolutionized our world by altering the daily rhythm of American life in several extraordinary ways. Join author G. Wayne Dowdy as he explores the hidden history of Memphis.

    G. Wayne Dowdy is the senior manager of the Memphis Public Libraries history department. He holds a Master’s Degree in history, is a contributing writer for the Best Times magazine. He is the author of eight books including Hidden History of Memphis, a Brief History of Memphis, and On This Day in Memphis History, which was awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Tennessee historical Commission.

    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
    • 394
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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-Writing Your Family History SIG

    • Wednesday, August 20, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Virtual via GoToMeeting
    • 6
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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 3-Wednesday Aug 20, 2025

    Session 4-Wednesday Nov 12, 2025




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  • Event Education-Let's Discuss It!

    • Saturday, August 23, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via Webinar
    • 450
    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:  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
    • 365
    Register

    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-Tools of the Trade: Researching Your Ancestor in Trade Publications

    • Wednesday, September 10, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 439
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    Tools of the Trade: Researching Your Ancestor in Trade Publications by Nancy Walczyk


    Knowing our ancestors’ occupation can help separate people with the same name, and help us learn more about our ancestors themselves. Trade publications are a valuable tool in our research, providing insight into the occupations, and (if we’re lucky), perhaps even more about our specific ancestor. 

    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-Using Funeral Programs to Inform Genealogy Research

    • Wednesday, September 17, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 480
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    Using Funeral Programs to Inform Genealogy

    by Renate Sanders

    Funeral Programs are often rich with genealogical information. In this talk, the presenter will dissect the commonly used elements funeral programs and model how to extract important genealogical information and clues. By analyzing the details found in these often overlooked documents, researchers can uncover hidden connections, confirm relationships, and enrich their family narratives with personal touches.

    Renate Yarborough Sanders, a widely recognized genealogist and educator, is the descendant of formerly enslaved ancestors, enslavers, and free people of color. She authors two blogs and maintains an online funeral program database. Renate has a wide-spread and influential presence in the genealogy community, providing genealogy education for national, state and local conferences, employee groups, and for institutions of higher learning. Renate lectures on a variety of topics but specializes in teaching research methodology and specific techniques and resources for researching ancestors of color. She provides coaching and consultation services for individuals seeking guidance with genealogical research and continues to eagerly engage in project work for various institutions and entities. 

    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, September 27, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 488
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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: Sumner, Trousdale and Van Buren 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-Ukrainian Genealogy

    • Wednesday, October 01, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 490
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    Ukrainian Genealogy by Michelle Tucker Chubenko

    Learn which records are available to assist you in determining your Eastern European ancestor's home village and their emigration to the United States.  Discover the resources for Ukrainian genealogy using regional resources and online tools. Examples of many different types of records and their importance, both from North American and from Europe, will be discussed.

    Michelle Tucker Chubenko, AG®, is the International Research Team Manager and professional genealogist with Legacy Tree Genealogists. She is accredited in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States through the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen) and specializes in New Jersey and Eastern European research. Michelle is a founding member with the “Nashi Predky/Our Ancestors” Family History Group at the Ukrainian History and Education Center (Somerset, New Jersey) and in 2023, coordinated the institute course Researching Your Ancestry in the Crownland of Galicia, Austria-Hungary. Since 2021, she has hosted a monthly Q&A Zoom session Have Questions? Get Answers for Research in Galicia.

    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-German Genealogy on the Internet:Beyond the Basics

    • Wednesday, October 08, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 483
    Register

    GERMAN GENEALOGY ON THE INTERNET: BEYOND THE BASICS BY DR. MICHAEL LACOPO

    The Internet age has brought genealogy to our fingertips over the last three decades, and we can find our German ancestors easier. But it still takes some digging and know-how to find our elusive Germans. This lecture will discuss some online sites that all German genealogists should know. American sites will be covered, but a strong concentration on lesser-used German sites will be discussed, as we are missing vital clues by not being truly “international” in our Internet research endeavors!

    Dr. Lacopo has spent decades building the expertise and resources needed to build solid, reliable information on family history and genealogy. Let his experience help bring you closer to a more complete family heritage.

    Michael is proficient in reading German script and has a particular interest in immigrant ancestry-finding the clues that link our ancestors records across the Atlantic.

    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-2025 TNGS Annual Business Meeting

    • Saturday, October 18, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 492
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    TNGS Annual Membership Meeting

    According to the latest revision of the Bylaws for the Tennessee Genealogical Society, an Annual Membership Meeting will be held during the month of October each year. At this meeting, Officers will present reports on the State of the Society and all members will be allowed to ask questions. Also, the membership will receive an update on the society’s budget and will be asked to vote on the proposed budget for the upcoming year. Members will vote on new Board Members every year ending with an odd number, with the new Officers’ terms beginning on January 1st of the next year.

    The meeting should be relatively brief but essential for all members.

    Following the Membership Meeting, Mike Ellicott will give an exciting presentation on America's Great Road Trip-Building America's Interstate System.

    America's Great Road Trip-Building America's Interstate

    System by Mike Ellicott

    Born out of the Good Roads Movement of the early 1900’s, spurred on by the Army’s 62-day cross-country road trip in 1919, and inspired by Germany’s WWII Autobahns, America’s Interstate Highway System began in 1956 and quickly became the Nation’s largest public works project to date.  Interstate Highways made cross country travel possible and connected our country in ways we never imagined.  Local amateur historian and Retired Army Colonel Mike Ellicott will relate the fascinating story of America’s quest for Good Roads and provide some fascinating trivia along the way.

    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, October 25, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 489
    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: Monroe, Morgan and Rhea 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-Memento Mori: Records of the Dead and Dying

    • Wednesday, October 29, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 484
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    Memento Mori: Records of the Dead and Dying

    by Jennifer Roodzant

    The dead and dying create evidence from information items within a source and correlate them to test the evidence and prove and ancestor’s identity in the cemetery. Jennifer will demonstrate how to locate record sets and considerations such as evidence analysis and conflict resolution. Learn what records collections to search to answer your research question about the dead.

    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 Fall Seminar-TNGS Fall Seminar With Judy Russell

    • Saturday, November 01, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 479
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    TNGS VIRTUAL FALL SEMINAR WITH

    JUDY RUSSELL

    SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1, 2025

    ADMISSION-$25 MEMBERS  $35-NON MEMBERS

    ALL TIMES ARE CENTRAL DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME

    A genealogist with a law degree, The Legal Genealogist Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL , is a lecturer, educator and writer.                      Judy will present four programs. see below for DETAILS. The programS will be recorded and will be available for registrants to watch for 30 days after the event.

    SESSION SCHEDULE

    VIRTUAL DOORS OPEN AT 8:30 a.m.

    Opening Remarks and Introduction 9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

    9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. -   Mr. Blackstone's Common Law     

    William Blackstone’s Commentaries on the Law of England reflect what became the legal structure of much of the English-speaking world. Its influence on legal development in Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and the United States, as well as within England itself, was far-reaching, making Mr. Blackstone’s common law a reference work all historical and genealogical researchers often need to consult.

    Break 10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

    10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - NARA Mythbusters: Your Family IS in the Archives 

    “All the military records were burned in the fire.” “There isn't any birth, marriage or death information in federal records.” “There aren't any details about ordinary families at the National Archives.” These kinds of myth-statements stop genealogists from breaking down all kinds of brick walls using the wealth of information in NARA records. Join the mythbusters with the treasures the National Archives holds for your family.

    Lunch  11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

    12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. -   Follow the Money! Records of the Record Makers  

    Researching the lives of our ancestors takes us through a wide variety of records. But conducting reasonably exhaustive research means we also need to find the record-makers. Following the money trail to the doctors, lawyers, preachers, teachers, bankers, merchants and others who made and kept records may well lead us to details they recorded about our ancestors that no-one else did.  

    Break  1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

    1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. -  Rogues, Rascals and Rapscallions: The Family Black Sheep 

    Playing detective in court records can unmask those black sheep every family has – and it’s fun! Learn to understand the criminal process in both federal and state courts and how to find the records to put meat on the bones of the skeletons in your family’s closet. 

    2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Q & A  WRAP UP  

    REFUND POLICY: 

    Full refund if request is received on or before 10:00 a.m. Oct 31, 2025


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  • Event Education-Tracking Our Ancestors: From VA to NC, TN & Beyond

    • Wednesday, November 19, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 463
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      Tracking Our Ancestors: From Virginia to North Carolina,              Tennessee and Beyond By Barbara Vines Little

    They traveled by foot, horseback, wagon, and water as they moved ever searching for new and better land and lives. Tracking them takes perseverance, tenacity, and sometimes luck. But above all it requires employing a proven methodology. We’ll explore the techniques proven to most likely provide results as we follow our ancestors’ trail.

    Barbara Vines Little is a professional genealogist since 1982, specializing in Virginia record sources, land platting, neighborhood reconstruction and tax records; complete genealogies and problem-solving; lectures at national and regional conferences and conducts all-day workshops; editor, Magazine of Virginia Genealogy and NGS Research in the States series; Library of Virginia board member, former president, National Genealogical Society and the Virginia Genealogical Society; former course coordinator and instructor, IGHR, SLIG, GRIP; former editor Virginia Genealogical Society Newsletter and the Mid-Atlantic Germanic Society; published three volumes of Virginia court records and edited others for publication.

    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, December 06, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 489
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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: White, Wilson, Sevier, Sullivan and Union 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-Exploring Your DNA with the GEDMatch.com Tools

    • Saturday, December 13, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via GoToWebinar
    • 469
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    Exploring your DNA with the GEDMatch.com Tools

    by Merle Ilgenfritz

    This presentation will explore how to use GedMatch which is a collection of DNA tools which are free to use online.

    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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