What's New in German Genealogy? by Jeff Herbert

On March 3rd, Jeff Herbert, HCGS Treasurer and Author, presented a talk on  "What's New in German Genealogy." Eighty people attended this event held at the Kolping Society. In addition, he also did a presentation discussing how to research ancestors who may have arrived in Hamilton County before 1850.

The presentation on German Genealogy has now been produced in a video with some modifications. The video format enables viewers to look at the material at a comfortable pace and review the wealth of information and websites provided.

You can view the video by clicking on this link. In the future, we hope to provide you with a link to the talk about researching Hamilton County residents pre-1850.

Due to the popularity of this event, Jeff has graciously agreed to repeat these talks at the October "Ask the Experts" Day held in conjunction with the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.

Submitted by: Kathy Reed
Program Director
programs@hcgsohio.org

Southwest Ohio DNA Interest Group Update

On February 13th at 7:00 pm, SWOHDNA held its bimonthly meeting at the MidPointe Library in West Chester. The presentation at this meeting revisited Gedmatch. We explored some of the topics at a more in-depth level, including Tier 1 Tools that are only available with a $10 fee. We also explored the use of Gedcoms as an additional tool for identifying those elusive cousin relationships. You can view a tape of the meeting at this link.

The next meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2018 at the MidPointe Library. We will discuss DNAGedcom.com. This is NOT to be confused with a gedcom, which is a file that allows for the exchange of genealogical data from that was saved in different programs.

Their website defines the program as follows:

The program is actually 7 or 8 programs in one. It does cost $5.00 per month to use it. You can register in advance and explore some of the features.

Think spring and we will see you then.

Submitted by Kathy Reed
SWOHDNA 
Note new email address. dna.interest@hcgsoho.org

Preregister Now: 2018 Annual Seminar with Michael L. Strauss, AG

Michael L. Strauss, AG

2018 Annual Seminar

Michael L. Strauss, AG

April 7, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

There's still time to preregister for the annual seminar on April 7, 2018. Preregistration is required and will close on March 28th. Preregistration is available online or print out and mail in the registration form, Annual Seminar Brochure and Registration Form.

Michael L. Strauss is the annual seminar speaker and will entertain us with a broad range of topics. Learn about life for early American women and their struggle for rights. Genealogical records from the anti-slavery, temperance and suffrage movement will be covered. For Revolutionary War ancestors, learn about the records created including those of smaller conflicts that continued after the war ended. Often overshadowed by the Revolutionary War, discover ancestral records created by service in the War or 1812. The day will end with tips and techniques for researching black sheep ancestors.

Carlisle Barracks

Women's Suffrage: Their Rights, Roles, and Limitations

Researching your Revolutionary War Ancestors

Free Trade and Sailor's Rights: War of 1812 Ancestors

Prisoners, Thieves, and Scoundrels: Black Sheep Ancestors

Michael lectures widely throughout the United States and is on the faculty of the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research. He was the film historian and genealogist for the documentary "Finding Vivian Maier," a 2015 Documentary Oscar nominee.

Mill Race Banquet Center

The annual seminar is held at the Mill Race Banquet Center in Winton Woods Park. Admission to the park and parking is included with your registration. The center is accessible with ample parking. A continental breakfast and buffet lunch will be provided.