Sussex County Genealogical Society - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
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Genealogy for Beginners

Genealogy for Beginners - Event registration
 
The Sussex County Genealogy Society will host a FREE training class to teach beginning users how to get started with genealogy.  This class will run from 10-2:30 on Saturday, November 9 via Zoom (with a 30 minute lunch break), no account necessary.   Handouts include links to web sites, software, and help sites on-line, plus the slides presented during the class.
Learn how to get started using your own computer from home!
Topics covered:
  1. How to get started
  2. Where to get help
  3. How to conduct and record research
  4. Overview of the most common tree packages
  5. Overview of the most common web sites
  6. Overview of genetic research
Event Date:  Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 10AM-2:30PM EST (30 minute lunch break)
Event Location:  Online via Zoom
Cost:  Free!
 
SCGS cannot utilize your email address for anything other than class registration.
 

 

Calling All Roots Magic Users!
 
 
SCGS is pleased to host a Special Interest Group dedicated to the use of the Roots Magic Genealogy software program. Both members and Non-members are invited to join our bi-monthly users group that meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM via Zoom. Participants share their experiences, explore the many tools within the robust program and aid each other in the use of the Root’s Magic software. Most users have moved to Roots Magic 9 but some are still using earlier versions. Members use either Windows or Mac versions of the software.
 
If you would like to join the monthly meeting and also participate in our group email exchanges please send a request to:  programs@scgsdelaware.org
 

 

Program Announcement

Here's the list of programs that are currently planned:
 
Oct 19 2024 - Tina Beaird - Illinois County Resources Primer
Nov 16 2024 - Melissa Barker - The Tennessee StateLibrary and Archives
Dec 14 2024 - Christmas Party and Show and Tell From the Year
 
Jan 18 2025 - Mags Gaulden - title to follow 
Feb 15 2025 - Pamela Guye Holland - Where did they come from? Irish Immigration Routes
Mar 15 2025 - Michael John McNeill    title to follow
Apr 26 2025 - Michael Cassara 21st Century Italian Genealogy
May 17 2025  - Chris Slavens "1742 The True Story of the Nanticoke Indians Plot to Unite the Tribes, Massacre the English and Take back the Eastern Shore"
 
JUNE-JULY-AUGUST - no meetings
 
Sep 20 2025 - Cynthia Steinhoff Tracing Ancestors Through Needlework Samplers
Oct 18 2025 - TBA
Nov 15 2025 - Sara Cochran No OFMP? No Problem!!
 
 
 

 
GENEALOGIST IN RESIDENCE
 
Sponsored by the Lewes Historical Society and the Sussex County Genealogical Society, the Genealogist in Residence program is on the first Saturday of each month from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Reading Room at The Lewes History Museum, 101 Adams Avenue, Lewes, DE.
 
Members of the Sussex County Genealogical Society will be available to help anyone who has questions about their family tree.  The members, who are seasoned searchers, come from different areas and can help, no matter where your family came from.  The Lewes Historical Society Archives Family Files will be available for research.
 
AND NOW IN LAUREL
 
Thanks to a new partnership with the Laurel Public Library, in November the Genealogist in Residence program expands to Laurel.  On the second Thursday of each month, members of the Sussex County Genealogical Society will be available in the Delaware Room at the Laurel Public Library from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm to help patrons with their family trees.  Registration is not required
 


Sussex County Genealogical Society

Wants to Know
 
What would you like to be included at our Special Interest or Discussion Groups and Monthly Meetings?
 
We have several great speakers lined up for our meetings and are looking for future suggestions!
 
 
Let us know .. OK?   Send your suggestions to Webmaster@SCGSDelaware.org
 


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December 4
Q & A: Let's Talk Genealogy!
SCGS members and non-members gather monthly via zoom for an open discussion group. Any and all genealogy and genealogy related topics, questions and concerns are welcome. Participants exchange successes and challenges in researching their families – sharing experiences, knowledge and ...
December 14
SCGS General Meeting (Hybrid - Lewes Library or Zoom)
Non-members are welcome to attend and may request an invitation from lLewes Library no later than  December 11,2024.   NOTE  ALL MEMBERS AND GUESTS MUST  sign up at  (https://lewes.lib.de.us and go to events) . Please sign up even if attending in person. ...
January 15
Roots Magic 10 Special Interest Group
All are welcome to join our bi-monthly meetings and share their experiences using the Roots Magic software.  Members use either Windows or Mac versions of the software. If you would like to join the monthly meeting and also participate in ...
January 18
YDNA mtDNA and mitoYDNA
 YDNA mt DNA and mitoY DNA  learning  your way    Our Speaker, Mags Gaulden is a genetic genealogist based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She has dedicated decades to researching family histories and exploring the role of genetics in genealogy. Born ...
February 24
Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group
Join a discussion about using the Family Tree Maker genealogy database software. Meetings include feature discussions, and open question & answer discussions.  These meetings are held via Zoom every other month on the 4th Monday of the month at 2:00p. The ...
April 28
Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group
Join a discussion about using the Family Tree Maker genealogy database software. Meetings include feature discussions, and open question & answer discussions.  These meetings are held via Zoom every other month on the 4th Monday of the month at 2:00p. The ...