RELATIVELY SPEAKING
Genealogy SIG of Sun City Computer Club
January 2015
January Meeting Wednesday January 7 at 7:00 PM
In this issue:
Updates from
the Chair
Eileen BrodenLohne
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Show and Tell
January 7
meeting
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Getting Started
in
Genealogy
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Class from
Heritage Library
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Contact
Information
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Updates From the Chair
I wish all of you peace and happiness in 2015 and look forward to a new Genealogy SIG year. As of February 1st I will be stepping aside as Chairperson. Alex
Whan, currently in charge of programs, will be taking on the role of Genealogy
SIG Chair. I need to say that my two year tenure has been very rewarding. I had
the opportunity to interface with so many great people and I thank you for your
support and friendship. I do hope my initiatives as Chairperson will hold lasting
value.
Eileen Broden-Lohne
Show and Tell-Genealogy January 7 meeting
Dust off those old artifacts (and maybe not so old) and share the stories
behind them with other members of the Genealogy SIG.
Next month’s meeting is some thing special, a real opportunity for members to showcase their family heritage. We’re interested in anything of
sentimental or historic value that tells a story. It could be an old pistol or
family Bible, just as long as it is important to the member.
Each member bringing an item will be allotted around five minutes to
show the item and describe its importance. Following presentations
members will have the opportunity to see items more closely and ask
questions.
The program begins a 7PM at Hidden Cypress. New members and
guests are welcome.
Anyone interested in making a presentation should contact.
Brian Dugan [email protected]
Linda Buck
[email protected]
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Please wear your computer club badge to meetings!
Thanks.
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Classes from the Heritage Library in 2015
January
Class fees are the same for all classes unless otherwise noted:
$15 Non-members, $10 Foundation members
Class size limited, Call 843-686-6560 for registration.
Starting Family Research;
A Two-Session Class for Beginners
Presented by Nancy Burke, Head Librarian
Heritage Library Foundation
Wednesday, January 21, 2015, and
Wednesday, January 28, 2015; 1:30 - 3:30 pm
If you are just starting family research, this class is for you! This two-part workshop introduces the firsttime family researcher to the fascinating field of genealogy, its unique nomenclature, and suggested research
techniques. It may also be of value to researchers with limited experience who wish to refresh their skills.
Participants will receive hand-outs to help guide you in your research.
Fee: $25 for Library members; $35 for non-members.
February
Get With the Program! Using Family Tree Maker 2014
Presented by Carol Clemens
Wednesday, February 4, 2015; 1:30 - 3:30 pm
If you are using a version of Family Tree Maker (FTM) prior to 2010 or if you are not familiar with this
software at all, this is the class for you! This introduction to FTM 2014 will help you with the basics of entering data and photos into the program so that all your research is organized and safely stored on your computer. Learn how to add on-line information and sources to your tree without having to hand enter the data. In addition, you will learn how to back-up your work on an external source such as a flash drive. The
class will include the basics of preparing and printing simple charts and reports. If you are only making
"paper copies" of your information, only saving your tree on ancestry.com, or doing nothing with your research, come see what you can do with FTM 2014!
Requirements: This is a beginning class for the Family Tree Maker 2014 software, however it is also appropriate for those using 2010 through 2012. Those attending must have basic computer skills and be familiar
with searching the internet.
Questions? Contact Carol Clemens at [email protected]
Fee: $10 Library members; $15 Non-members.
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Classes from the Heritage Library in 2015
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Create Your Own Free and Easy Genealogy Website
Carol Clemens, Volunteer, Heritage Library Foundation
Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
This class will walk you through how to use a free, online service to create your own website for genealogy
and photos. The site offers an array of templates and options to make the task easy. You do NOT need to
know anything about website building. At the end of this class you will be able to:
1. Set up a free website personalizing the format and background.
2. Add individual photos and photo albums to your site.
3. Upload charts, reports, documents from a genealogy program such as Family Tree Maker.
4. Share your site with family members without overwhelming them.
Provide an easy way for others to review your genealogy research and send you updates/corrections.
A brief review of a few basics of the Creating Great Gifts class from November will be inluded. However,
this class assumes that those attending have taken the Creating Great Gifts class in 2010 or 2011, or already
know how to upload and work with photos online. It is also helpful if you are using Family Tree Maker 2009
or later, or a similar genealogy program. This is NOT a beginning class. If you are unsure if you have the
prerequisites for taking this class, please contact Carol at [email protected].
Fee: $10 Library members; $15 Non-members.
Search for Your Italian Roots
Presented by Carole Rossi
Heritage Library Member
Wednesday, February 18, 2015; 1:30 - 3:30 pm
This class will give you information on how to successfully obtain Italian documents (birth, marriage and
death) using Family Search films from the LDS Library in Salt Lake City and directly from the Italian Archives. You will learn how to obtain "family group" sheets from village parishes as well as how to use form
letters find key words to help with research, web sites and organizing. Carole will show examples and provide
handouts in order to help you begin or further your research.
Fee: $10 Library members; $15 Non-members.
Searching for Eastern Canadian Ancestors
Presented by Bruce Arnold
Heritage Library Member
Wednesday, February 25, 2015; 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Bruce will provide a brief history of the development of Canada as a country and then talk about genealogy research in each of the eastern Provinces from Ontario to the East.
Fee: $10.00 Library members; $15 Non-members.
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March
Lineage Organizations: DAR and SAR
Presented by Sunni Winkler
Heritage Library Librarian
Wednesday, March 4, 2015; 1:30 - 3:30
Learn the history of both the Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution, their community activities, what is required for membership, how the two organizations differ
in requirements, and how to complete the applications for each.
Fee: $10.00 Library members; $15 Non-members.
Exploring Irish Roots
Presented by Beth O’ Keefe
Heritage Library Volunteer
Wednesday, March 11, 2015; 1:30-3:30 pm
A recent census found that 56.7 million Americans have Irish ancestry, 18.6% of the population. Another 5.4
million Americans have Scots-Irish ancestors, being descended from Protestant immigrants from Ulster who
were originally from Scotland. Only Germany has contributed as many Americans as Ireland. There are many,
many folks who have an Irish ancestor or two who don't identify themselves as Irish- except maybe on St Paddy's Day! Even President Obama has Irish ancestors.
Folks are often told that it is impossible to find Irish ancestors because so much was lost in fires during the
"Troubles." This is true, and not true. Many records were safely in the parish church or other locations. However, for lost censuses, there are "work-arounds".
During this workshop, we will explore a little bit of Irish history, to explain where the Irish came from--whether Celtic, Norman or Viking. We will briefly look at Irish immigration patterns to the U.S., including the
famine years. We will talk about finding your Irish ancestors in this country, how to jump the pond back to
Ireland, and will touch on research of those ancestors in Irish sources.
This workshop is intended to whet your appetite to begin your path on the way to finding those brave Irish
folk. Handouts will be provided, and while this workshop will probably be most interesting to those with Irish
roots, much of the material will be pertinent to folks with other ancestry. We promise not to throw you out if
you aren't Irish!
Fee: $10.00 Library members; $15 Non-members.
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Newspapers: A Genealogist's Treasure Trove!
Carol Clemens
Heritage Library Volunteer
Wednesday, March 18; 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Newspapers offer a lot more to the careful researcher than just obituaries. This class provides an
overview of how to use newspapers in your research. You may even find something in a newspaper
to help you break through a brick wall!
You will leave this class with:
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A list of sources for locating newspapers
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Suggestions on how to most effectively search newspapers
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Options for obtaining/saving/copying articles
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Tips on "following the clues" found in newspapers
Ways to flesh out your family history through newspaper research
This class is appropriate for those with basic computer skills and genealogists of all levels.
Fee: $10.00 Library members; $15 Non-members.
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Genealogy SIG
Our Chairperson
Eileen Broden-Lohne
[email protected]
Librarian
Gail Ward [email protected]
Membership
Norma Stewart
[email protected]
Newsletter editor
Michele Eberhart
[email protected]
Immediate Past President
Barbara Webster
Program Committee
Alex Whan
[email protected]
Anne Hamilton, Brian
Dugan, Debbie Gregory,
Rose Mebane, and Dennis
Stull
Send us your questions.
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