Bring Your Questions, Get Help with the Answers – FVGS Members June 8, 2017
The society has been collecting research questions, and could use a few more. Bring your questions and the panel of “experts” will provide research advice.
DNA 101 – A genealogist’s New Tool – Jane Haldeman April 13, 2017
Autosomal, mitochondrial, Y-DNA, chromosomes, "It's all Greek to me." Which type of DNA test is best? I've tested, so what do the results mean? DNA is one more piece of evidence to use to discover and help prove your family…
Mining for Memories by Laura Kovarik – March 9, 2017
Let’s rethink how the genealogy interview is conducted. Names and dates are an important part of genealogical research. However, to create context for our ancestors, we need more than just names and dates. Interviewing family members allows genealogists to create…
125+ Years of Genealogy Gems by Grace DuMelle – February 9, 2017
The stacks of Chicago's Newberry Library bulge with maps, family papers, genealogies, railroad archives, and much, much more. Learn what's available for your U.S. and European forebears and how to access it in person or from a distance. Grace will…
Show & Tell Program – January 12, 2017
Show and Tell by FVGS Members Bring that special family artifact that led you to seek discoveries about your ancestral roots. Each person will have the opportunity to tell the group about the item they've brought and to display it.