We have an amazing
line-up of fall programs and activities! Check these out, save the dates or
pre-register to be certain you don’t miss a thing.
Celebrate the
Cincinnati Streetcar Opening, September 10 and 11
Pat VanSkaik will
present “It’s a Family Affair: Cincinnati’s Early Streetcar Drivers, Conductors
and Mechanics” on September
10, 1 pm, at PLCH Main Library, Reading Garden Lounge. Lives of
early drivers, conductors and mechanics will be explored. All of the people
featured have descendants living in Cincinnati—one of the descendants is an
HCGS board member. You’ll have to attend to learn which one!
On September 11, 2 pm, at PLCH Main
Library, Reading Garden Lounge, hear local historian and
author, Robert J. Wimberg talk about “Cincinnati Transportation: Past, Present
and Future.”
Family History Month
Kicks Off with Amie Bowser Tennant
On October 1, 10 am to 3 pm at Main
Library, the annual “Ask the Experts” Day will take place. Amie
Bowser Tennant, nationally acclaimed speaker and content creator for the
podcast Genealogy Gems will present Have
You Seen Me? Missing Persons and Proof of Parentage at 11 am and Using Social Media to Break through
Brick Walls at 2:00
pm. From noon
to 2:00 pm, there will be free one-on-one consultations
provided by over 20 experts, with specializations ranging from ethnic genealogy
to court records.
Finding Your German
Ancestral Origins
Monday
October 3, 7 pm, Madeira Branch Library
Bob Brodbeck will
present a review of the basic research steps and types of data typically needed
for finding the origins of your German immigrant ancestors, along with a couple
of research examples. Talk is one hour including Q&A. For beginners
to intermediate.
Finding and Using
Genealogy Resources
This session is perfect
for the genealogist just getting started doing research or who wishes to learn
more about genealogical resources that are available locally. The same program is
available at multiple branch locations:
October
3, 6 pm, Mariemont Branch Library
October
12, 6 pm, Westwood Branch Library
October
24, 7 pm, Blue Ash Branch Library
Pre-registration is Now
Open—Land and Estate Series
Pre-registration is now
open for the popular land and estate education series on November 5, 19 and December 3 in
PLCH Main, 3rd Floor Computer Lab. Space is limited
so preregister early to ensure you have a space. Further information and a link
to the registration form can be found on our website:
Land Class information
and preregistration: http://goo.gl/WBFEup
Estate Class information
and preregistration: http://goo.gl/SYmsbn
You can also register by
calling 513-443-2708. If there is no answer, please leave a message with your
preferences for dates, times and classes. Provide a phone number so that your
registration can be confirmed.
Advanced Genealogy
Forum (AGF)
AGF is a peer-led discussion
group that meets bi-monthly to discuss journal articles, advanced methodology
and complex records. The forum is open to anyone willing to read the articles
and contribute to the discussion. Articles and more details are on the website:
http://goo.gl/a9oxcC.
September
17, 9:30 am-11:30 am, PLCH Main, Room 3A,
Kentucky Research
November
5, 9:00 am-10:45 am, PLCH Main, Room 3B,
Ancestral Origins—Focus on Germany
SW Ohio DNA Interest
Group
A new regional DNA
interest group for southwest Ohio will have its first meeting at 7:00 pm on October 17 at the
Mid-Pointe Library in West Chester, OH. More information about
this group is in August Tracer
on the website. Those who have registered for this Interest Group
will receive a letter soon with details. To register, email programs@hcgsohio.org.
2016 Heritage Luncheon:
Whitewater Shaker Village
Clovernook Country Club,
2035 West Galbraith Rd., North College Hill 45239, October 22, 10:45 am
Save the date. Check the
HCGS website Events for more information on
the annual Heritage Luncheon, including a link to the flyer and registration
form.
Genealogy Lock-In at
the Main Library
Join fellow genealogists
on October 29, 6:30 –
11:30 pm, PLCH Main, for an after-hours research event. During
the lock-in, optional mini-tech instructional sessions will be offered.
Pre-registration is required. http://goo.gl/iTNdFo
Sincerely,
Hamilton
County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 15865
Cincinnati, OH
45215-0865
Voice mail: 513-956-7078
Email: info@hcgsohio.org
Website: http://hcgsohio.org/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hcgsohio
Twitter: www.twitter.com/hcgsohio
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