Southwest Ohio DNA Interest Group - "Work Session" on January 31st

January Work Session On Tuesday, January 31st from 7:00 - 8:45.

We will have a "work session" at the MidPointe Library in West Chester, Ohio. Bring your laptop or other device and questions about using autosomal DNA. We will rely on the expertise of other group members to solve problems you may be experiencing.





Meeting Dates for 2017
February 14th – Using your FTDNA and 23andme results.
April 11th – Introduction to Gedmatch
June 13th
August 15th
October 10th

Videos for the first two meetings are available at the following links:
Introduction to DNA and Genetic Genealogy 
Using Autosomal DNA on Ancestry

If you want to be placed on the mailing list, email programs@hcgsohio.org

Photography and Genealogy Research with Thomas Jordan

Thomas Jordan

HCGS member and author, Thomas Jordan, will be the featured speaker for two programs to be held at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM at the Main Library on Saturday, February 11th.

Saturday, February 11, Main Library (2 sessions) Photography and Family

Photography and Genealogy Research, 11 a.m.

Behind every photo lies a story. Genealogist Thomas Jordan will explore genealogical clues just waiting to be discovered in cabinets and photo albums found at home. This program will take place on the First Floor in the Reading Garden Program Space.  

Saturday, February 11, Main Library (2 sessions) Photography and Family

Photography and Genealogy Research, 11 a.m.

Behind every photo lies a story. Genealogist Thomas Jordan will explore genealogical clues just waiting to be discovered in cabinets and photo albums found at home. This program will take place on the Second Floor in the MakerSpace area.

Additional Information:
You may want to read Thomas' book.

Double Jordan:: My Journey Towards Discovering My Paternal Ancestors 

by Thomas Darron Jordan (Author)

When Thomas Darron Jordan’s paternal aunt died in 2002, another generation of his family was gone. Thomas realized that he knew very little about his family roots. A visit with a cousin in Dunbar, West Virginia in 2008 forever altered his purpose in life and he became a genealogist. Thomas invites you to join him on his journey to uncover his paternal ancestors. His search led him to Roberta, Crawford County, Georgia, the place where it all began. He has documented all eight of his paternal great-great grandparents and his research led to the creation of a bi-annual reunion of the descendants of his great-great grandfather Jessie Jordan, Sr. (1817-1915). Utilizing his newfound sleuthing skills, he discovered his connection to one of the most pivotal civil rights events in history.

Available on Amazon.

Submitted by Kathy Reed

                                                                                     

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Note: Yesterday I posted what was a "preview" of things to come in regard to Cincinnati deeds. The deeds are currently available on the Hamilton Co, Recorder site:

Deed Books A through W2 (1794 to 1823)

Detailed descriptions of early deeds and deed book indexes can be found on the Recorders' Historic Records page  http://recordersoffice.hamilton-co.org/helpful_information/rohistoric_record_navigation.html

Some pages may be missing due to the 1884 Hamilton Co. Court House Fire. The March 2017 Tracer will have additional information.

Southwest Ohio DNA Interest Group (SWOHDNA)

On 10-17-2016, we held our first Southwest Ohio DNA Interest Group meeting (SWOHDNA) at the MidPointe Library in West Chester. About 30 people attended. We have since received 8 more requests to join. A DNA Interest Group subpage has been added to the website. Just go to “Interest Groups” and click on “DNA Interest Group” listed below. Information related to genetic genealogy is posted there.

The group has also developed a “google groups” page (SWOHDNA) which currently has 62 members. To find it, search “goggle groups” and type in “SWOHDNA.” You can request to be a member of the group.

Because of numerous requests from out-of-town HCGS members, we are currently in the process of editing a video the first presentation for sharing on our website. In the first presentation, we discussed the three types of DNA available for genealogical use and the three main companies that process it: Ancestry DNA, 23andme and FTDNA. All three companies process autosomal DNA (atDNA). For this reason, we decided to focus on atDNA initially. We look at the video as a benefit for out-of-town members, as well as those who may not be available for an individual meeting.  Once processing is completed, the video will be posted on our website.

The next meeting is scheduled at the MidPointe Library in West Chester on Tuesday, November 29 from 7:00 – 8:45. We will discuss how to interpret Ancestry.com DNA results and use them to identify family members. Reference populations, ethnicity results, triangulation and how to transfer results to Gedmatch will be among the topics discussed. If you have Ancestry results or want to order a kit for processing in the future, you may want to consider joining the group.

This group is not limited to members of HCGS. Participants come from all over southwest Ohio and northern Kentucky. To be put on the mailing list, send a request to programs@hcgsohio.org.

Submitted by Kathy Reed

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Gold Star Mothers from World War I to the Present - November 12th

Are you familiar with this banner? I first saw it in a picture of my family from World War II. My father and his brothers went off to fight in the war one by one, and this banner in the front window told all passersby that three members of this family were serving. A gold star indicated that a family member had died.

Over time, mothers experiencing this unspeakable loss, came together to support each other. The organization became known as the American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. HCGS Librarian, Brian Powers, has met with members of this organization. Together, they have worked to identify some of the genealogical records that can help us better understand those local families whose children paid the ultimate price.

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On November 12, the Genealogy and Local History Department will present two programs on Gold Star Mothers from World War I to the present.  On November 12, the Genealogy and Local History will hold two programs highlighting the contributions of Gold Star Mothers. There are two programs -- 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. The afternoon program, co-sponsored with HCGS, will discuss genealogical records that can be useful in researching those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We hope to see you then.

Submitted by Kathy Reed

Saying Goodbye to Vietnam

HCGS asked me to share this with our group. Although this is not an HCGS program, Chris Smith assures me that Ken Williamson and native Cincinnatian has created an excellent photographic memoir of his time in Vietnam and what he learned in two return trips in 1998 and 2005. The program will take place at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 5th.

Submitted by Kathy Reed

Are you a Lisa Louise Cooke fan? Check out this FREE event!

Lisa Louise Cooke is coming to the Columbus Metropolitan Library on Saturday, October 8th. Read the flyer below to see how to make reservations for this FREE day-long event.

Submitted by Kathy Reed