Sussex County Genealogical Society - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
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Wednesday, June 7
Q & A: Let's Talk Genealogy!  (Calendar of Events)
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Zoom meeting
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 techniques. Topics include software, resources and general tips. Group is moderated by Tom Dempsey and Carol Hedlund. The meetings are usually on the first Wednesday of the month at 4 pm. If you would like to join us please request an invitation by contacting: programs@scgsdelaware.org
 


Monday, June 19
Family Search Special Interest Group  (Calendar of Events)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Zoom meeting
 
 


Wednesday, June 21
Roots Magic Special Interest Group  (Calendar of Events)
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Zoom meeting
All are welcome to join our monthly meetings and share their experiences using the Roots 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
Please Note: The link for the Zoom meeting is usually sent the day before the meeting.



Wednesday, July 5
Q & A: Let's Talk Genealogy!  (Calendar of Events)
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Zoom meeting
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 techniques. Topics include software, resources and general tips. Group is moderated by Tom Dempsey and Carol Hedlund. The meetings are usually on the first Wednesday of the month at 4 pm. If you would like to join us please request an invitation by contacting: programs@scgsdelaware.org
 


Monday, July 17
Family Search Special Interest Group  (Calendar of Events)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Zoom meeting
 
 



Wednesday, August 2
Q & A: Let's Talk Genealogy!  (Calendar of Events)
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Zoom meeting
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 techniques. Topics include software, resources and general tips. Group is moderated by Tom Dempsey and Carol Hedlund. The meetings are usually on the first Wednesday of the month at 4 pm. If you would like to join us please request an invitation by contacting: programs@scgsdelaware.org


Monday, August 21
Family Search Special Interest Group  (Calendar of Events)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Zoom meeting
 
 



Saturday, September 16
SCGS General Meeting (Hybrid - Lewes Library or Zoom)  (Calendar of Events)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Lewes Library or Zoom Meeting
All members are encouraged to attend and participate. Current members will automatically be sent a link to join the meetings via Zoom. Non-members are welcome to attend and may request an invitation link by sending an email to: programs@scgsdelaware.org no later than September 12th.
 
Topic: "Tap Into Your Inner Private Eye: 9 Strategies for Finding your Living Relativesby Lisa Louise Cooke
Learn the techniques that Private Investigators use to track down missing people.  These strategies will help you find those elusive living relatives who just may hold the key to your brick wall or possess that treasured photo you’ve been looking for.

Lisa Louise Cooke Genealogy Gems Family History Podcast

Lisa Louise Cooke is the author of several books including The Genealogist’s Google Toolbox, 3rd edition. She produces and hosts the popular Genealogy Gems Podcast, and the free weekly YouTube show Elevenses with Lisa at the Genealogy Gems YouTube channel. She offers a Premium Membership service at her website ( https://lisalouisecooke.com ) featuring exclusive on-demand genealogy education. And she writes a regular column for Family Tree Magazine and produces the Family Tree Magazine Podcast.

Lisa found her passion for family history at her grandmother’s knee at the age of 8. She is now the owner of Genealogy Gems, a genealogy and family history multi-media company founded in 2007.  She is Producer and Host of the Genealogy Gems Podcast, the popular online genealogy audio show available at www.GenealogyGems.com, on your smartphone’s native podcast app, and through the Genealogy Gems app available through app stores. Her podcast brings genealogy news, research strategies, expert interviews and inspiration to genealogists in 75 countries around the world, and has been downloaded nearly 4 million times. She also produces the weekly genealogy YouTube live show Elevenses with Lisa at the Genealogy Gems YouTube channel

Lisa’s offerings are not limited to online.  She is a sought after international genealogy speakerWhether in person or online, Lisa strives to dig through the myriad of genealogy news, questions and resources to deliver the gems that can unlock each genealogist’s own family history treasure trove!

Family is not just a priority professionally. Lisa is a doting wife to Bill, the proud mom of three daughters, and has added the role of Grandma to her resume.  She counts her blessings every day for the love, fulfillment and laughter that family brings to every aspect of her life.



Monday, September 18
Family Search Special Interest Group  (Calendar of Events)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Zoom meeting
 
 



Saturday, October 21
SCGS General Meeting (Hybrid - Lewes Library or Zoom)  (Calendar of Events)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Lewes Library or Zoom Meeting
All members are encouraged to attend and participate. Current members will automatically be sent a link to join the meetings via Zoom. Non-members are welcome to attend and may request an invitation link by sending an email to: programs@scgsdelaware.org no later than October 17th.
 
Topic: "Introduction to Jewish Genealogy" by Rhoda Miller
 



Saturday, November 18
SCGS General Meeting (Hybrid - Lewes Library or Zoom)  (Calendar of Events)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Lewes Library or Zoom Meeting
All members are encouraged to attend and participate. Current members will automatically be sent a link to join the meetings via Zoom. Non-members are welcome to attend in person or may request a Zoom invitation link by sending an email to: programs@scgsdelaware.org no later than November 14th.
 
Topic: "Sharing Tips for Researching Your Welsh Relatives" By Jan Jones Batty

Throughout the years, Jan Jones Batty has extensively researched her Welsh roots. She has discovered a number of research tips unique to the Welsh genealogy experience. During this session, we will follow Jan’s guidance and, afterward, share our own tips for discovering our Welsh heritage and learning more about our ancestors. There will be no whining about an excess of William Joneses (Jan has cornered the market on that) and no discussion of DNA testing.

Jan Jones Batty is an amateur genealogist. Her mother, Megan Jones, was born in Ystradgynlais in south Wales and her paternal great-grandfather, Lewis Jones, was born in Llanwrin in north Wales. (Yes! Joneses on both sides!) She is currently President of the Welsh Gymanfa Ganu Association of Wisconsin, member of the Welsh Club of the Milwaukee Area, and numerous Welsh and British Isles genealogical societies. At the national level, she serves as Secretary of the Welsh North American Association and Editor of its newsletter, HWYL. She is an active community volunteer at the high school and American Legion post in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Jan earned a bachelor’s degree and MBA from Eastern Illinois University and is a retired IT technical writer.

 



Saturday, January 20, 2024
SCGS General Meeting (Hybrid - Lewes Library or Zoom)  (Calendar of Events)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Lewes Library or Zoom Meeting
All members are encouraged to attend and participate. Current members will automatically be sent a link to join the meetings via Zoom. Non-members are welcome to attend and may request an invitation link by sending an email to: programs@scgsdelaware.org no later than January 16th.
 
Topic: "Researching Colonial Ancestors" By David Allen Lambert
Learn about researching your Colonial era Ancestors. After a short introduction to European settlement along the eastern seaboard, we will discuss published and other resources for learning about your ancestor. The available resources will differ depending on region: New England, mid-Atlantic or Southern colonies.
David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist has been on the staff of American Ancestors/NEHGS since 1993 and is an internationally recognized speaker on the topics of genealogy and history. He has authored many articles in the New England Historical and Genealogical Register, the New Hampshire Genealogical Record, Rhode Island Roots, Mayflower Descendant, and American Ancestors magazine; and is the author of eleven books including A Guide to Massachusetts Cemeteries and Vital Records of Stoughton, Massachusetts, to the end of the year 1850. David is an elected Fellow of the Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston, Mass., and a life member of the New Hampshire Society of the Cincinnati and the General Society of the War of 1812. David also serves as the tribal genealogist for the Massachusett Tribe at Punkapoag in Massachusetts. His areas of expertise include New England and Atlantic Canadian records of the 17th through 21st century; American and international military records; DNA research; and Native American and African American genealogical research in New England.
 



Saturday, February 17, 2024
SCGS General Meeting (Hybrid - Lewes Library or Zoom)  (Calendar of Events)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Lewes Library or Zoom Meeting
All members are encouraged to attend and participate. Current members will automatically be sent a link to join the meetings via Zoom. Non-members are welcome to attend and may request an invitation link by sending an email to: programs@scgsdelaware.org no later than February 14th.
 
Topic: Research Planning for the Win: Next Steps for Breaking Down a Brick Wall by Diana Elder
Diana Elder AG is a professional genealogist accredited in the Gulf South region of the United States. Diana authored Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide and co-authored the companion volume, Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist’s Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence. Diana and her daughter, Nicole Dyer, are the hosts of the Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast and share research tips on their website, FamilyLocket.com.



Saturday, March 16, 2024
SCGS General Meeting (Hybrid - Lewes Library or Zoom)  (Calendar of Events)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Lewes Library or Zoom Meeting
All members are encouraged to attend and participate. Current members will automatically be sent a link to join the meetings via Zoom. Non-members are welcome to attend and may request an invitation link by sending an email to: programs@scgsdelaware.org no later than March 12th.
 
Topic: "Holdings of the Delaware Historical Society Research Library" by Lee Riesenberger
 
Collecting and preserving Delaware materials for over 150 years, the Delaware Historical Society has a rich and varied collection of books, ephemera, newspapers, serials, maps, manuscripts and photographs relating to the history of Delaware and its people.
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Saturday, April 20, 2024
SCGS General Meeting (Hybrid - Lewes Library or Zoom)  (Calendar of Events)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Lewes Library or Zoom Meeting
All members are encouraged to attend and participate. Current members will automatically be sent a link to join the meetings via Zoom. Non-members are welcome to attend and may request an invitation link by sending an email to: programs@scgsdelaware.org no later than April 17th.
 
Topic: "Lewes Family Papers" by Syl Woolford

The Albert Lewis Family donated family papers to the University of Delaware Special Collections. In those paper were a set of documents that chronicled the buying, selling and running away of slaves that Albert Lewis owned.