Vicky Ferraresi
Join us on Monday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon for the next Genealogy Club meeting.
The PebbleCreek Genealogy Club (PCGC) meets the second Monday of each month in the Palm Room in the Eagle’s Nest Clubhouse. Meetings start at 9 a.m. with a short business meeting, followed by Tips and Tricks and then an invited speaker. Guests are always welcome!
Our October meeting will focus on German genealogy. The invited speaker is Amy Urman, a professional genealogist, licensed private investigator, researcher, and lecturer with over 25 years of genealogy teaching and historical research. Ms. Urman will speak on “German Families in America.” As summarized on her website, nosywilma.com, she holds a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University and is a graduate of ProGen. She has received advanced training in Law, Land, Genetic Genealogy, Advanced Methods, Fundamentals, and Forensics. She is the co-founder and past President of the Pima County Genealogy Society and serves on the National Genealogy Society Delegate Steering Committee. Ms. Urman is a member of the Arizona Association of Licensed Private Investigators, the Association of Professional Genealogists, the National Genealogical Society, the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (she is Treasurer of the Tucson Chapter), the Arizona Historical Society, and numerous state societies. She serves on the State Lineage and DNA Committees.
The October Tips and Tricks will offer practical advice on searching your German roots with Erik Riswick and Vicky Ferraresi.
On Sept. 9, we heard from Janna Larson on “Evaluation of Evidence”. Ms. Larson is a professional genealogist and the owner of Janna’s Genealogy Services and Genealogy One-on-One. Polly Wimberly did the Tips and Tricks presentation on “Using FamilySearch to Develop Timelines”. Attendees agreed that the information presented by Ms. Larson would reduce wasted effort in researching erroneous information.
On Nov. 11, Robert M. Willbanks, IV, will speak on “U.S. Civil War History and Genealogy Research.” “A man of eclectic interests, a plethora of knowledge, and interesting skills and abilities” (see robertwilbanks.com), Mr. Willbanks describes his greatest passion as genealogy and researching his family history. He was bitten by the genealogy bug at the age of 12, when he saw the television miniseries Roots. He has had his own genealogy business for 35 years, researching for clients, consulting, teaching and lecturing. He has published and been involved with several genealogical and heritage organizations. He specializes in American Military records and research, especially the Civil War, general American research, research in the Old South, Colonial America (particularly Virginia), Great Britain, Ireland, Canada, and Germany.
On Dec. 9, our focus will be on social time and with members sharing holiday traditions, special ornaments, and celebrations.
We hope to see you on Oct. 14 and beyond for more knowledge on family discovery!
Contact President Marsha Wallick at [email protected] for more information about the PCGC.
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