Denise Beeson
The Genealogy Club’s mission is to educate and support the members of the PebbleCreek (PC) genealogy community in genealogical research, including computer databases, offline records, and source documentation.
Please join us live in the Palm Room on the second Monday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon. All PC residents interested in genealogy at whatever level are welcome to join us. We have Special Interest Group meetings as well as presentations.
December Presentation
On Monday, Dec. 12, at 10 a.m. in the Palm Room at Eagle’s Nest, there will be a presentation by DNA genealogist Bonnie Belza. Bonnie Belza worked on the “hatbox mystery” for years as reported in the Arizona Republic in 2018. She had isolated several DNA distinct family lines to research. For 30 years, authorities had searched for this connection to solve the mystery of the baby found abandoned in a hatbox in the Arizona desert on Christmas Eve of 1931. Come listen to this amazing story from the genealogist Bonnie Belza!
Did you miss the November presentation? Erik Riswick gave an informative presentation on “U.S. Census Records to Discover and Validate Family Records.” Follow up with Erik if you need assistance using Census Records –contact him at [email protected].
Special Interest Groups
Do you have a research question or need assistance in your research? Contact a Special Interest Group (SIG) host! The following are the SIGs and their host. You can contact hosts via email if you are interested in research assistance or to learn about their meetings.
* Beginning Genealogist SIG. Host: Barbara Downey, [email protected]. She will have a meeting from 9 to 10 a.m. prior to our general meeting. Bring your laptop, tablet, or device to follow the tips that will be presented while discussing Cyndislist!
* 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]
Want to create a SIG for your special genealogy interest? Contact the leadership team! PC Genealogy Leadership Team members are Judy Husk, Marilyn Kinnie, John and Kathy Koch, Jackie Jenkins, Barb Downey, Jayne Parise, Erick Riswick, Sally Sullivan, and Larry Johnson.
Name Tags Available
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.