September 9, 2024

Summer Report

Join us as we share our summer discoveries and projects.  Maybe you found a great new (or new to you!) website or resource.  We'll reintroduce ourselves and our areas of research.  This is a great opportunity for non-members to learn about WGS and get some help.  

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October 14, 2024

"How Did You Find That" by Debbie Gurtler, Research Specialist at the FamilySearch Library.

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Have you ever wondered how to use the FamilySearch.org website?  Well, we have a fantastic virtual presentation by Debbie Gurtler from RootsTech 2024 to help! Debbie has a bachelor's degree in Family History from Brigham Young University, and is an Accredited Genealogist through International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen).

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November 11, 2024

"Writing Family History Quickly -- Fast Ways to Get Your Family History Written Quickly" with Susie Wickman

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One of the most requested lecture topics by WGS members was how to write a family history - and we've found just the person to help!  Susie is a popular speaker, with recent engagements with various genealogy societies in Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska.  Join us for this virtual presentation and get inspired to finally do that writing!

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From Susie's biography - "Originally from North Dakota, I’ve called Colorado home for over 30 years. I began my interest in genealogy when I received the box of pictures after my parents died, in 2002. I’m passionate about genealogy and have been giving genealogy presentations since 2017.  I also share ways to help write and map family history on my blog www.genealogyjourney.net. I feel that it is the stories that are going to be important to get our children and grandchildren interested in their family history, so I want to help you tell your stories."

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December 9, 2024

Winter Social Meeting

Join WGS members as we share our genealogy successes from 2024 and goals for the new year!  Members are asked to bring a drink or treat to share.

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January 2025 

Winter Break - no meeting

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February 10, 2025

Newspaper Research with Dawn Carlile of Genealogy Roots and Branches, LLC.

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March 10, 2025 to be determined

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April 14, 2025

"Reaping a Harvest with Land Records" with Larry W. Thomas

Larry is a retired US Army Captain with 23 years in the field of Aviation, Transportation & Logistics, he has a Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Management, an FAA airplane mechanic license, and earned an MBA in Management Information Systems from Southern Polytechnic State University while working for the US Army Reserves as a Program Manager, earning his certification as a Project Management Professional from the Project Management Institute in 2013.

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Larry began his Genealogy Research over 30 years ago with his own Thomas Family, Georgia residents since the 1750s.  Then, adding the rest of his and his late wife's families before beginning to research for clients in 2008, operating www.AtlantaGenealogy.com.

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A graduate of ProGen 38 Larry has assisted the TV show Finding Your Roots.  He is a member of numerous genealogical and historical Societies, serves on the Board of the Georgia Genealogical Society, is the current president of the Genealogical Speakers Guild, and is past president of the Cobb County Genealogy Society.  He is becoming a popular genealogy presenter, bringing some fun to learning how to research.

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May 12, 2025

Ancestry DNA - a presentation by Peg Mertl

Join us for a enlightening presentation on Ancestry.com DNA.  Peg is an accomplished Ancestry DNA researcher and collaborator and serves as a volunteer at the local Family History Center.

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June 9, 2025

Summer Plans, Technology, and Research Help - a presentation by...YOU!

Join us for our last meeting before the summer break to talk about plans and goals for the summer.  We'll answer your questions about technology and suggestions for research tools, websites and strategies.  Don't have a question?  Maybe you have the answer!  Come and share your knowledge and experience. ​​