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Special Interest Groups - NERGC 2017
Special Interest Groups will
be held on Thursday, April 27th, from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m during the NERGC conference in Springfield, Massachusetts at the MassMutual Center. They offer
participants an informal opportunity to get together with others with similar
interests to discuss ideas for genealogy research on a particular topic. Room
locations will be posted at the Conference. For more information see www.nergc.org The SIGS are:
DNA Research:
Genetic genealogy is the use of DNA as
it relates to family history. DNA is one of the most powerful tools available
to modern genealogists. Join us for a discussion about available tests, testing
companies, and how personal genomics can help you advance your family history
when your paper trail runs out. Hosted by Jennifer Zinck.
Genealogy Blogging:
What is a genealogy blog? Do you read genealogy blogs? Do
you write your own blog? Have you ever thought of starting your own? Come meet
some bloggers and learn all about blogging! Hosted by Heather Wilkinson Rojo.
Irish-American Research:
Can't find the place of origin for your Irish ancestor? Come join
Andrew Pierce as he leads a discussion group with other Irish-American
researchers. We will discuss sources and strategies for finding your elusive
Irish ancestors across the Atlantic. We will also discuss the ever-growing
world of Irish research over the internet and the best sources to use for doing
Irish research here at home and in Ireland. Hosted by Andrew Pierce.
French-Canadian Immigrants from the
Maritime Provinces to New England NEW:
Not
all French Canadians immigrated to the United States from Quebec. Many came from the Maritime Provinces of Nova Scotia,
New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Come to discuss and to learn about
available resources and tips to find your ancestors in these provinces, as well
as their distinct history and culture. Hosted by Rob Gumlaw of the
American-French Genealogical Society.
Italian Research:
Do you have Italian ancestors?
Italian genealogical research has exploded in the last twenty years.
The resources available to today's family historian will amaze you. Bring
along your research, problem ancestors, and questions about Italian records and
hopefully we will be able to give you new avenues and sources to further your
family tree in Italy and the US. Hosted by Mary Tedesco.
Jewish Genealogy:
Come
join us to talk about strategies and hints for
researching your Jewish ancestors. Depending on your interests, we
might look at how to find the records of your immigrant ancestors, both here
and in the "old country"; how to find people if they've changed their
names; how to find the villages that your ancestors came from; and how to
locate families lost or scattered by the Holocaust. Bring your questions and
research problems and we'll
look at both online and local resources that could help you in your search. Hosted
by Meredith Hoffman.
Scandinavian Research:
Connect with other
genealogists doing research in Scandinavia. This is an ideal way to network
with others who share your interest. This special interest group offers
something for genealogists at any level. Hosted by Sharon Christenson.
Polish and Eastern European Research NEW:
Confused by Eastern European historical geography? Come learn
about the numerous border changes and turn confusion into clarity. The
presenters will provide an overview of the topic and then offer
strategies to identify and locate your ancestral village in the old country
using both American and European sources. You'll learn where records are and
how to access them to continue your journey to your ancestral past. Hosted by
Prof. Jonathan Shea and Julie Roberts Szczepankiewicz.
African American Research NEW:
Do you have African American ancestors? African American
genealogical research has steadily progressed in the last decade, but brick
walls are still common and hard to navigate around without the proper tools.
The resources available to today's family historian will amaze you. Bring along
your research, problem ancestors, and questions about African American records
and hopefully we will be able to give you new avenues and sources to further
your family tree. We will come together as a group and collectively discuss and
explore areas of research unique to the African American community. The group
discusses on using a variety of sources, including, but not limited to
sources such as: census records, Freedman Bureau records, and slave schedules,
as well as other records that provide information for this special area of
genealogy research. Hosted by Ariana Fiorello.
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