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Upcoming Monthly Program
 
May General Monthly Meeting
(In-person & Virtual via Zoom)
Wednesday, May 24, 2022 / 10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. 
 
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Topic:  Let's Talk Genealogy
Description:  Join us for this special session where attendees will break into small groups to discuss various aspects of genealogy. Each small group will be given a prompt to start their discussion. Groups will be in-person at the Savannah Center and members attending via Zoom will do the same using the Zoom breakout rooms.
 
For more details, and to register to attend, visit our Coming Events listing.
 

 

Upcoming Monday Evening Webinar
 
Live Webinar / June 12, 2023 – 7:00 to 8:00 pm
It Gets Even Better Offline
Featured Guest Speaker:  Tom Jones
 
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Description: Anecdotes show how to follow online clues to valuable offline information (and vice versa). This presentation will also explore the fun and serendipity aspects of offline research..
 
Presenter Info: Tom Jones has been pursuing his ancestry since 1963. For the first twenty-five years he was clueless about what he was trying to accomplish and how to do it. When he started climbing the genealogy learning curve he repeatedly experienced the challenges, joys, and rewards of tracing ancestors reliably and of fully understanding their lives. Tom eventually became an award-winning writer, board-certified genealogist, editor of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly, recipient of honors from genealogical organizations, and author of the popular textbooks Mastering Genealogical Documentation and Mastering Genealogical Proof.
 
For more details, and to register to attend, visit our Coming Events listing.
 


2023 National Archives Genealogy Series
In recognition of public service, the National Archives is offering a special Genealogy Series focused on both military and civilian records. This series will provide family history research tools for all skill levels along with a general overview to specific topics. Broadcasts of the program sessions will take place in May and June. All are welcome! Upcoming broadcasts are listed below, and for more details, click HERE.
 
• May 31 @ 1:00PM Eastern:  Civilian Conservation Corps Indian Division on the Reservation
• June 7 @ 1:00PM Eastern:  Accessing and Understanding Korean War Army Unit Records
• June 14 @ 1:00PM Eastern:  Planning, Techniques and Strategies for Preserving Family Collections and Stories
 
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Admission to in-person meetings of The Villages Genealogy Society
is limited to VGS members and paid guests.
You must be a resident of The Villages, FL for membership.
 
 
 

Upcoming Events
June 5, 2023
10:00 am to 11:50 am
Jewish Genealogy SIG Meeting
Prior to the meeting date, SIG members will receive an email about the upcoming meeting. Meeting Topic:  Patronymic Naming and Cemetery Records   Coordinator:  Herb ...

June 5, 2023
2:30 pm to 4:20 pm
RootsMagic Special Interest Group Meeting
Topic:  Back to Basics / Bring your laptops Coordinator:  George Zitterell    

June 6, 2023
9:30 am to 11:20 am
Adoption & Missing Kin Special Interest Group Meeting
Coordinators:  Marcella Zorn & Bill Canavan     SIG members will receive an e-mail with the Zoom link. Others please contact the coordinator, through the ...

June 12, 2023
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
It Gets Even Better Offline
  Guest Speaker:  Tom Jones   Description: Anecdotes show how to follow online clues to valuable offline information (and vice versa). This presentation will also explore ...

June 19, 2023
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Best Practices SIG Meeting
  Coordinators: Annette Burke-Lyttle & Pat Adams Topic: Get Help from Others   The SIG accepts new members throughout the year, but those who join ...
Facts and Tips
Early immigrants came for many reasons, including religious, seeking adventure, a better life or they were sent here as a penalty for a crime.
[Immigration]

When researching cemeteries be aware that written records (burial registers, plot records) can give you additional information; just keep in mind that the facts you locate were provided by an informant and could be in error. Verify your information from other sources.
[Cemeteries]

When the head of the household is no longer listed, don't assume he/she is dead. It's possible that the former head of household is now living with one of the children.
[Census]