We will be taking a two-hour tour of the Jewish Heritage Center of the Southwest. Beginning at 1:00 pm, we will be greeted by a museum docent who will welcome us in the courtyard and then take us on a guided visit of both buildings and the outdoor spaces of the campus. We will start in the Jewish History Building located in the historic temple, the oldes synagogue in Arizona built in 1910. After exploring the core exhibition spaced "Meanings Not Yet Imagined," we will spend at least 45 minutes next door in the Holocaust History Center. This center shares the lived experiences of the Holocaust survivors who made Southern Arizona their home. Visit their website for more information.

 

There is no dress code. The museum asks that you do not bring food inside the museum; drinks are allowed. Attendance is limited to 50 participants, the cost is $10 per person. All proceeds will be donated to the museum.  To register, go to our Shop at https://azpimagensoc.org/blog/product/jewish-history-museum-tour/ and click the Add to cart button. Parking is on the street in front of the museum. You may wish to arrange carpooling in order to reduce the number of vehicles parked in the street if we fill the tour group.

 

Participants are studying the Genetic Genealogy in Practice workbook by Blaine T. Bettinger and  Debbie Parker Wayne. There is an established syllabus and participation requires pre-registration. 

 

RootsMagic software users' general meeting to further their knowledge and share their expertise of the software.

 

Get answers to your DNA questions, guidance on interpreting  your results and what's new in DNA testing.

 

If you are an FTM user (PC and Mac) and interested in exploring all the features of this software program, please join us. FTM users of all levels are welcome to attend any of our lively, hands-on learning sessions.

 

Amy Urman is an experienced speaker, Professional Genealogist and Private Investigator. She holds a General Research Certificate from Boston University and is a graduate of ProGen. She is the co-founder and current president of the Pima County Genealogy Society

 

Searching for clues about an ancestor but coming up empty? Helpful information is often hiding in documents that have already been found. Carefully analyzing records that are attached to your ancestor can shed new light on your research. We’ll discuss the reliability of informants, original vs. derivative records, and more.

Diana Elder, AG, is a professional genealogist, author, and speaker. She is the author of Research Like a Pro: A Genealogists Guide and creator of the Research Like a Pro study group, eCourse, and podcast. She writes regular articles for FamilyLocket.com, the genealogy website created by her daughter, Nicole Dyer, and presents regularly at genealogy conferences, sharing the methods she uses every day to solve challenging genealogical problems.

NOTE: This is a change to the regular schedule.

 

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Participants are studying the Genetic Genealogy in Practice workbook by Blaine T. Bettinger and  Debbie Parker Wayne. There is an established syllabus and participation requires pre-registration. 

 

If you are an FTM user (PC and Mac) and interested in exploring all the features of this software program, please join us. FTM users of all levels are welcome to attend any of our lively, hands-on learning sessions.

 

 

 

RootsMagic software users' general meeting to further their knowledge and share their expertise of the software.

 

Get answers to your DNA questions, guidance on interpreting your results, and updates on what's new in DNA testing.

 

If you are an FTM user (PC and Mac) and interested in exploring all the features of this software program, please join us. FTM users of all levels are welcome to attend any of our lively, hands-on learning sessions.

 

 

Fold3 is a website dedicated mainly to military records including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. This class will to show you how to navigate the website, provide highlights on some of their collections, explore the Fold 3 memorial feature, and share some search strategies specific to the site. 

Jodi Lynn Strait has been doing genealogical research for over 20 years. She is a certificate holder of Boston University's Genealogical Research Program and completed the NGS home study course. She is a member of the National Genealogical Society (NGS) and the Chinkchewunska, New Jersey, chapter of the D.A.R. Jodi is PCGS's Treasurer, editor of our newsletter The PCGS Researcher, serves as our Facebook manager, and serves on the Program, Publicity, and Workshop & Tours Committees.

 

Get answers to your DNA questions, guidance on interpreting your results and updates on what's new in DNA testing.

 

If you are an FTM user (PC and Mac) and interested in exploring all the features of this software program, please join us. FTM users of all levels are welcome to attend any of our lively, hands-on learning sessions.

 

This talk is about finding the death records of our ancestors.  In addition to the obvious records, we will explore alternate sources as well as additional information they may contain.

Edie started genealogy research in 1984. She has mostly done research in the Midwest part of the United States but has some bits and pieces in the northeast, the mid-south and Texas.  Foreign research has included Norway, Germany and Denmark.  She was a staff volunteer at the Langley Family History Center for more than 20 years.  She has lectured for the Green Valley Genealogy Society many times on many subjects and has also been the lecturer at the Pinal County Genealogist Workshop in Casa Grande, Voyager Resort Genealogy Club, Sun City Vistoso Genealogy Society and several other groups.   She is also a former board member of the now defunct Arizona State Genealogy Society.

 

Program: Fraternal Organizations: Find Value in Meeting Minutes and Records

Barbara has been a genealogical researcher, instructor, speaker, and author for over 45 years. She has been a Certified Genealogist for 25 years. She is a member of the National Genealogy Society, Federation of Genealogical Societies, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Daughters of Colonial Wars. Barbara received a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008 from the Arizona State Genealogy Society.

 

RootsMagic software users' general meeting to further their knowledge and share their expertise of the software.

 

Get answers to your DNA questions, guidance on interpreting your results and updates on what's new in DNA testing.

 

We are taking our summer break and will resume our monthly meetings on August 17, 2019!

 

 

 

Get answers to your DNA questions, guidance on interpreting your results and updates on what's new in DNA testing.

 

If you are an FTM user (PC and Mac) and interested in exploring all the features of this software program, please join us. FTM users of all levels are welcome to attend any of our lively, hands-on learning sessions.

 

 

 

RootsMagic software users' general meeting to further their knowledge and share their expertise of the software.

 

Get answers to your DNA questions, guidance on interpreting your results and updates on what's new in DNA testing.

 

 

 

If you are an FTM user (PC and Mac) and interested in exploring all the features of this software program, please join us. FTM users of all levels are welcome to attend any of our lively, hands-on learning sessions.

 

 An overview of the genealogy and family history resources at the Tucson Family History Center, including information on free access to many paid subscription sites, consulting services, photo and document scanning, and the large collection of books and materials.

Bob Black, Tucson Family History Center Director, retired in 2015 after many years working in healthcare human resources. He started his career in El Centro, CA, but moved to Tucson for the cooler weather in 1984. He was born in Albuquerque, grew up in San Diego (such a tough place to live!), spent two years speaking German in Germany (but is now only able to tell you when they are cussing in Indiana Jones movies), and graduated with a bachelor's and master's degree from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He has six children and nine grandchildren. He's been at the Family History Center since 2011 and has been serving as Co-Director with his wife June since 2014. He really enjoys working with people at the Center on their family history discovery journey. 

 

 

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Celebrate with us at our annual celebration of the founding of Pima County Genealogical Society!

 

RootsMagic software users' general meeting to further their knowledge and share their expertise of the software.

 

Get answers to your DNA questions, guidance on interpreting your results and updates on what's new in DNA testing.

 

If you are an FTM user (PC and Mac) and interested in exploring all the features of this software program, please join us. FTM users of all levels are welcome to attend any of our lively, hands-on learning sessions.

 

 

Nicole is a genealogist, lecturer, and creator of FamilyLocket.com. She is the co-author of Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide and co-hosts the Research Like a Pro podcast with her mother, Diana Elder. She serves on the Steering Committee and is the Publicity Chair for the Pima County Genealogy Society

 

Program:  Unreliable Records: Don't Believe Everything You Read!

The genealogy records we rely upon can be incorrect for a variety of reasons.  Here’s a lighthearted look at some examples Kathleen has found while researching her family tree.  Let’s laugh at the confusion that unreliable records may cause!  And then talk about the importance of “reasonably exhaustive research” and "resolving conflicting evidence” 

Speaker: Kathleen Carter

Kathleen Carter was the first female certified sommelier in Arizona, and has taught wine appreciation classes for years. She also enjoys helping people to discover their ancestors and reaffirm family stories.  Kathleen is an instructor of the “Genetic Genealogy in Practice” Study Group for the Pima County Genealogy Society.

 

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Happy Holidays! Please join us on January 20, 2020, for our first meeting of the new year!