Genealogy Club News

Denise Beeson

Please join us in the Palm Room on the second Monday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon. All PebbleCreek (PC) residents interested in genealogy at whatever level are welcome to join us.

Mark your calendar for our next presentation on Monday, Nov. 14, at 10 a.m. in the Eagle’s Nest Palm Room. Erik Riswick will present ‘US Census Records to Discover and Validate Family Records.’ Bring your laptop, tablet, or device to follow the tips that he will present! Join us for this informative presentation to learn more about the U.S. Census.

Did you miss the October presentation? Kathleen Ackerman presented ‘Family History: One Branch at a Time,’ which included a case study on how to do your research. She outlined digital resources and techniques for us. You can contact Kathleen Ackerman, professional genealogist at Finding Ties that Bind, at [email protected].

Special Interest Groups

Do you have a research question or need assistance in your research? Contact the Special Interest Group (SIG) host! The following are the SIGs and their host. You can contact them via email if you are interested in research assistance or to learn about their meetings.

* Beginning Genealogist SIG. Host: Barbara Downey, [email protected]

* DNA SIG. Host: Kevin Campbell, [email protected]

* Eastern European SIG, including Germany, Poland, and Ukraine. Host: Kathy Koch, [email protected]

* Colonial America SIG. Host: Marilyn Kinnie, [email protected]

* Genealogy Book Creation SIG, and software support. Host: Rick Sothen, [email protected]

* French Canadian SIG. Host: Chris Pelikan, [email protected]. French Canadian genealogy; however, general information about researching Canadian Archives is shared.

* Scotland SIG. Host: Erik Riswick, [email protected]

PC Genealogy nametags are available for order to purchase for $5.50 at the meeting. Pick up orders placed at the upcoming meeting. Contact Judy Husk at [email protected] to place your order!

PC Donation Request

We are actively seeking donations to purchase a computer overhead projector and microphone. Or if a member has these devices to donate, we will gladly appreciate the donation.

Learn More and Register for LLL Classes

See us on facebook: facebook.com/PebbleCreekGenealogyClub.

Register now for genealogy classes offered by LifeLong Learning (LLL) in PebbleCreek. See www.lifelonglearningatpc.org to register. The first class, Intro to Genealogy—Who Do You Think You Are?, is Nov. 10 and 17, 1 to 2 p.m., $20, 24 max capacity. Have you ever wondered where your family came from or listened to tales of your ancestors from other family members and wished you knew more? Genealogy is the process and study of locating, identifying, and learning about a person’s ancestry and ancestors.