The PebbleCreek Genealogy Club March meeting
Vicky Ferraresi
The PebbleCreek Genealogy Club’s (PCGC) next general meeting will be on Monday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to noon. PCGC meets the second Monday of each month in the Palm Room in the Eagle’s Nest Clubhouse from 9 a.m. to noon. Guests are always welcome!
Our presenter will be Robert Wilbanks speaking on “Genealogy in Chaos: Getting and Staying Organized.”
Mr. Willbanks is passionate about genealogy and researching his family history. 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. Visit his website at robertwilbanks.com.
Following the speaker, member Barb Downey will share her ancestral connection to American frontiersman Kit Carson for “Tips, Tricks, or Tales.”
Coming up: On June 8, Twila Lobitz will present “Cemetery Secretary.” Ms. Lobitz hails from Pennsylvania, where a lifelong passion for family history began. Over 30 years ago, she moved to Arizona, and now proudly calls it home. She has researched her ancestors for more than 25 years, studying DNA, attending seminars, workshops, and events such as RootsTech.
Twila serves as co-registrar for the West Valley Genealogical Society, secretary of her Bitler Family Reunion, State Chaplain for the Arizona State Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and Honorary Chapter Regent of the Agua Fria Chapter DAR in Sun City.
Over the summer months, we will hold a series of workshops for members. Stay tuned; they will be announced as they are developed. The Program Committee under the leadership of Donna Pain is planning the 2027 program to include a presentation centered on the 250th birthday of the United States. and welcomes ideas for topics and speakers.
What did you miss? Dave Gaboury presented “Getting the Most of Newspaper Research.” We learned about the breadth of information on our ancestors that can be gleaned from newspapers and how to access it. In “Tips, Tricks, or Tales” Dave Guthrie shared his genealogical journey and his interesting ancestors.
Genealogy Detectives can assist members on starting their research or help when they are “stuck.” Sometimes it is just a matter of getting organized or getting assistance on where or how to start searching for your family. The Genealogy Detectives can help jump-start your search. This is a member-only benefit and is a great reason to join PCGC.
Visit our website at pebblecreekgenealogy.club for more information about PCGC. General information is open to all site visitors with additional content (including Genealogy Detectives) available to members only.
Questions? Contact President Vicky Ferraresi at presidentpcgenclub@gmail.com about the PCGC.
Hope to see you as we learn more about discovering our families!