FTM SIG Meeting 26 July 2023
Our July meeting focused on linking media to multiple people in our Family Tree. In addition, we talked about how to filter media in the tree to find the file you need and add your own categories for media. This…
HYBRID-Headline DNA: Helping to Solve True Crime by Laura Street Chaplin, September, 14, 2023 7:00 PM (Central)
This meeting is co-sponsored by FVGS and the Naperville Public Library. With DNA making headlines as a key forensic tool, many want to know more about the science of crime-solving DNA analysis. What kind of DNA is this? How is…
FTM SIG Meeting 24 May 2023
Laura Kovarik reviewed the topic of working with media in Family Tree Maker. Topics this meeting included: How personal preferences impact the handling of media in Family Tree Maker and the need to be intentional and consistent, Why does media…
IN-PERSON-A Discussion on Writing Memoirs & Family Stories by Barbara Brabec, June 8, 2023 7:00 PM (Central)
“We all have much to learn from our fellow writers,” says Barbara Brabec, who will lead this class and answer your questions. After a brief introduction about her current writing endeavors, she will ask for a show of hands to…
IN-PERSON-Finding Ancestors in the Land of Lincoln by Dr. David Joens, May 11, 2023 7:00 PM (Central)
The Illinois State Archives was established in 1921 and is housed in the Margaret Cross Norton building in Springfield, IL. The State Archives serves as the depository of public records of Illinois state and local governmental agencies which possess permanent…
IN-PERSON-Unusual Places to Find Births and Naturalizations by Debra Dudek, April 13, 2023 7:00 PM (Central)
Widen your search for birth dates and locations as well as naturalizations from a variety of underutilized resources such as military rosters, consulate applications, voter registrations, canceled passports, frakturs, and much more. This lecture focuses on both digital and physical…
ONLINE-Part 2: What the Heck Does That Say?: The Challenge of Difficult Handwriting by Pam Vestal, March 9, 2023 7:00 PM (Central)
March program update - Join us for Part 2 of “What the Heck Does That Say?: Overcoming the Challenge of Difficult Handwriting” by Pam Vestal. Pam is back in March to complete our handwriting workshop. Don’t worry if you missed…
ONLINE-What the Heck Does That Say?: The Challenge of Difficult Handwriting by Pam Vestal, February 9, 2023 7:00 PM (Central)
One of the biggest hurdles to overcome in genealogy is the seemingly illegible handwriting in our ancestors’ records. Whether you struggle to navigate colonial penmanship that doesn’t even look like English or wrestle with contemporary documents that are poorly written,…
ONLINE-How to Use Social History in Genealogy Research & Why You Should by Lisa Lisson, January 12, 2023 7:00 PM (Central)
If your genealogy research is stuck or you’ve “lost” your ancestor, stop actually looking for that particular ancestor. Instead, turn your attention to the events happening around them and the social issues that could have been influencing their life and the decisions…
FTM SIG Meeting 26 Oct 2022
Mark Olsen, the Family Tree Maker Ambassador, spoke at the October SIG meeting about the FTM 2019 (free) update 24.1. He discussed how to access the update and install it. He also reviewed the main features and benefits of the…