“Understanding and Using Indiana Courthouse Records” presented by John J. Newman – December 14, 2016 – Free Educational Genealogy Program

—In celebration of our state’s Bicentennial, we welcome John J. Newman who will share the record keeping of the fifteen territorial counties that were expanded and replaced by the records of our state including probate, marriage, civil, criminal and land records.

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—John J. Newman was the Indiana State Archivist 1970-1986. He holds degrees from Marquette University and Indiana University. He began doing genealogical research in 1959. In addition to writing books and articles, he has lectured across our nation.

WinterTech at Genealogy Center

2:30PM WinterTech programs, November through February, in the Discovery Center at the Genealogy Center the same Wednesday as our Free programs. November 9 “Finding Digital Newspaper Collections” by Delia Bourne. For other programs see their brochure: http://genealogycenter.org/docs/wintertech20162017

—Guests are Always Welcome!

6:30 p.m. refreshments and social time the second Wednesday evening, September to May, at 7:00 p.m. is our free Genealogy Education Program in Meeting Room A at the Allen County Public Library (ACPL), 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Genealogy Technology Group

Third Wednesday evening September to May at 7:00 p.m in ACPL Meeting Room B. Round table discussion of anything related to genealogy research using the internet, computers, mobile devices, social media, software and much much more.

Web and Social Media Sites

ACGSI web site: www.acgsi.org

Facebook: facebook.com/ACGSI/

Google+: plus.google.com

Pinterest: pinterest.com/acgsi/

Twitter: twitter.com/ACGSI

WordPress blog: acgsi.wordpress.com/

“Pin, Post, and Tweet Your Family Tree: Social Media and Genealogy” presented by Allison DePrey Singleton – November 9, 2016 – Free Educational Genealogy Program

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—Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are just a few of the online tools genealogist can use to connect with their family, organize research, or share an awesome find with their friends. There are multiple uses for social media when it comes to genealogy and this session will cover the basics of what you need to know.

—Allison DePrey Singleton is a librarian in the Genealogy Center. Previously, she was the coordinator of family history programming at the Indiana Historical Society. She is a native of Allen County and holds master’s degrees in public history and library science from Indiana University.

WinterTech at Genealogy Center

2:30PM WinterTech programs, November through February, in the Discovery Center at the Genealogy Center the same Wednesday as our Free programs. November 9 “Finding Digital Newspaper Collections” by Delia Bourne. For other programs see their brochure: http://genealogycenter.org/docs/wintertech20162017

—Guests are Always Welcome!

6:30 p.m. refreshments and social time the second Wednesday evening, September to May, at 7:00 p.m. is our free Genealogy Education Program in Meeting Room A at the Allen County Public Library (ACPL), 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Genealogy Technology Group

Third Wednesday evening September to May at 7:00 p.m in ACPL Meeting Room B. Round table discussion of anything related to genealogy research using the internet, computers, mobile devices, social media, software and much much more.

Web and Social Media Sites

ACGSI web site: www.acgsi.org

Facebook: facebook.com/ACGSI/

Google+: plus.google.com

Pinterest: pinterest.com/acgsi/

Twitter: twitter.com/ACGSI

WordPress blog: acgsi.wordpress.com/

“Did it Really Happen That Way? Documenting Oral History” presented by Delia Bourne – October 12, 2016 – Free Educational Genealogy Program

2016-2017 Free Education Programs brochure on Facebook

 

Maybe you’ve grown up hearing “the legend,” or maybe it’s a family tale you’ve just heard for the first time. The story sounds like a novel, but the person who told it wouldn’t lie, right? Learn how to use the clues in a family anecdote to research its accuracy, and decide how to include it in your family history.

Delia Borne is a staff member of the Genealogy Center since 1983, serves as Co-Coordinator of Genealogy Programming and Co-Administrator of the Genealogy Center’s blog and Facebook page. For twenty -five years, she has worked with PERSI as an encoder and editor. Delia was a writer for the History of Fort Wayne and Allen County 1700-2005.

—Guests are Always Welcome!

6:30 p.m. refreshments and social time the second Wednesday evening, September to May, at 7:00 p.m. for our free genealogy education program in Meeting Room A at the Allen County Public Library (ACPL), 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Genealogy Technology Group

Third Wednesday evening September to May at 7:00 p.m in ACPL Meeting Room B. Round table discussion of anything related to genealogy research using the internet, computers, mobile devices, social media, software and much much more.

Web and Social Media Sites

ACGSI web site: www.acgsi.org

Facebook: facebook.com/ACGSI/

Google+: plus.google.com

Pinterest: pinterest.com/acgsi/

Twitter: twitter.com/ACGSI

WordPress blog: acgsi.wordpress.com/

“Finding the Ancestor Homeland” presented by Sara Allen – May 11, 2016 – Free Educational Genealogy Program

2015-2016 Free Educational Programs brochure

—This presentation will assist those seeking to learn how to find one’s ancestral home in Europe. Learning from the speaker’s journey to find her Slovenian roots will provide a path for researchers of 19th and 20th century immigrants.  Learn how to conduct a successful search for your family’s village in Europe.

—Sara Allen is a Reference Librarian in The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library.  She and her mother are co-administrators of the Mitchell surname & DNA project at Family Tree DNA.

—Guests are Always Welcome!

6:30 p.m. refreshments and social time. 7:00 p.m. a free genealogy program in Meeting Room A at the Allen County Public Library (ACPL), 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Genealogy Technology Group

Third Wednesday evening September to May at 7:00 p.m in ACPL Meeting Room B. Round table discussion of anything related to genealogy research using the internet, computers, mobile devices, social media, software and much much more.

Web and Social Media Sites

ACGSI web site: www.acgsi.org

Facebook: facebook.com/ACGSI/

Google+: plus.google.com

Pinterest: pinterest.com/acgsi/

Twitter: twitter.com/ACGSI

WordPress blog: acgsi.wordpress.com/

“Maps: The Use of Cartography to Enhance your Family’s History” presented by John Beatty – April 13, 2016 – Free Educational Genealogy Program

2015-2016 Free Educational Programs brochure

The use of maps can enhance one’s genealogical books and family history.  This presentation will explore the history of Fort Wayne from the perspective of its maps, from the early 1700’s to the present.  Gain insight on how maps can be used creatively in your family’s history.

John Beatty is a Certified Genealogist with Masters degrees in History and Library Science from the University of Michigan. He has a staff member at the Genealogy Center for 31 years.

—Guests are Always Welcome!

6:30 p.m. refreshments and social time. 7:00 p.m. a free genealogy program in Meeting Room A at the Allen County Public Library (ACPL), 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Genealogy Technology Group

Meets the third Wednesday evening of each month September to May in Meeting Room B at 7:00 p.m at ACPL. We have an open discussion of anything related to the internet, computers, social media, genealogy software and much much more.

“Gaining Insight into a Life with School Research” presented by Adam Barrone – March 9, 2016 – Free Educational Genealogy Program

2015-2016 Free Educational Programs brochure

School records are often overlooked by genealogical researchers.  School records might help fill in dates, places and other information.  Learn where to look for school records that will enhance your research.

Adam Barrone is supervisor of the ACPL Historical Genealogical Research Center.  He began genealogical research at the age of fifteen.  After a short stint as a teacher, he became a staff member at ACPL working with PERSI and is webmaster for ACGSI.

—Guests are Always Welcome!

6:30 p.m. refreshments and social time. 7:00 p.m. a free genealogy program in Meeting Room A at the Allen County Public Library (ACPL), 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Genealogy Technology Group

Meets the third Wednesday evening of each month September to May in Meeting Room B at 7:00 p.m at ACPL. We have an open discussion of anything related to the internet, computers, social media, genealogy software and much much more.