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Saturday, January 18
YDNA,mtDNA,and mitoDNA (Calendar of Events)
10:00 am to 12:30 pm Lewes Library Lewes DE
Y and mitochondrial DNA testing is often overlooked in genealogy research. This
is because of something I call, “The Lederhosen | Lasagna effect”. This is the incredible
result of marketing by one of the big DNA companies to get people totest to see if
they should be dancing in Lederhosen or eating lasagna.
Here, we will discuss YDNA, mtDNA, and mitoYDNA.org, the non-profit database
that is free and accessible to our genealogy community, and how we can dive
deep into that “dish of DNA lasagna”
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 and raised in the United States, Mags developed an early interest in family
history and genealogy. She started researching her own family tree, which led
her to discover the power of genetic testing in genealogy.
Our speaker, Mags Gaulden, is the founder of Grandma’s Genes, a genealogy
consultation firm in Ottawa, and mitoYDNA.org, a free and accessible Y and
mitochondrial DNA database for the genealogy community that is a 501(c) 3
non-profit based in Maryland.
Mags is also a leader at WikiTree, a collaborative, collaborative, global family tree,
collaborative genealogy website. She co-leads the DNA Integrators Team to further
the DNA features of WikiTree. As a sought-after international speaker and workshop
coordinator, Mags has continued to share her expertise on a range of topics
related to genetic genealogy and family history research. Her talks are known for
their easy flow of technical terminology and knowledge, combined with a down-home,
relaxed, humorous style that connects with audiences.
She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the International
Society of Genetic Genealogy, among other organizations. Her passion for family
history, combined with her expertise in genetics and genealogy, has helped many
people uncover their family histories and connect with their roots.
NOTE ALL MEMBERS AND GUESTS MUST sign up at (https://lewes.lib.de.us)
and go to events. You will receive a zoom notification. Please sign up even
if attending in person.
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Wednesday, February 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.
The group started 2025 with a discussion led by Jon Smith on the various points to consider when selecting the software to hold your family history. In February we will look at applying the Leeds method to DNA matches in our trees. Members are encouraged to utilize the method prior to the meeting and to bring questions and comments to share. Carol Hedlund will send the zoom links for the meeetings. If you are not on the mailing list but would like an invitational link please contact Carol at : carolhedlund@gmail.com and place SCGS in the subject line, or Send an email to programs@scgsdelaware.org.
Please note that other general questions and comments are always welcome!
Information on the Leedsmethod, including "How To" can be found on her website:
https://www.danaleeds.com/the-leeds-method
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Saturday, February 15
Irish Immigration Routes (Calendar of Events)
10:00 am to 12:30 pm Lewes Library Lewes DE
Pamela Guye Holland is a professional genealogist located in Swampscott, Massachusetts.
Her research specialties are Irish and Genetic Genealogy. I also have expertise in New
England, New York (both city and state) and German research.
I have been conducting genealogical research since 2001 and work with private clients, as a
Research Services genealogist at the New England Historic Genealogical Society, and as a
Green Room genealogist for Your Irish Heritage. I also lecture both virtually and in-person in
the Greater Boston area.
Passenger lists don’t always exist for early Irish immigrants to the U.S. and Canada.
Surviving or existing lists may not provide enough details about passengers to reliably
identify them. However, looking at broader migration routes out of Ireland and their
destinations can provide historical context and shed light on immigrant origins.
All members must register through the Lewes Library, Lewes DE.
(https://lewes.lib.de.us)
and go to events. You will receive a zoom notification. Or all are welcome to attend in person!
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Monday, February 24 through Monday, February 24
Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group (Calendar of Events)
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Held via Zoom
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 meetings are open to both SCGS members and non-members.
To receive notification of the meetings please send an email to programs@scgsdelaware.org
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Saturday, March 15 through Tuesday, March 25
Ostfriesian Research (Calendar of Events)
10:00 am to 12:30 pm Lewes Library Lewes DE
topic today will be Ostfriesian Research
- This lecture focuses on unique research opportunities and challenges in this area of northern Germany near the Dutch border.
- Michael is one-half Ostfriesian by ancestry.
Speaker today will be MICHAEL JOHN NEILL
Michael has been an active genealogical researcher since the early 1980s and has researched his or his children’s families in most states east of the Mississippi River and several European countries. He has lectured nationally on a wide variety of genealogical topics, given day-long seminars, and regularly leads research trips to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City and the Allen County Public Library in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. If you’d like Michael to speak to your group, you can contact him at mjnrootdig@gmail.com.
Michael has a master’s degree in mathematics and has was formerly on the math faculty of Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg, Illinois. His research interests include, methodology, land records, the immigrant experience, chain migration, and researching female ancestors. His ancestor list can be viewed here.
Michael is a native of Hancock County, Illinois; graduated from the former Carthage High School (where his parents and maternal also were graduated from); and graduated with a bachelor and master’s degree from Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois (where his mother was also graduated from).
Michael’s research experiences are varied. His maternal ancestors are all from Ostfriesland, Germany, and on his paternal side he is 1/8 Irish, 1/8 German, with the remaining portion being colonial immigrants who arrived in points from Virginia north, including a few who were on the Mayflower. |
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Wednesday, March 26
Roots Magic 10 Special Interest Group: Bringing in data from Family Search (Calendar of Events)
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Zoom meeting
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 our
Our next meeting will be on March 26,2025 at 4:00 pm. The discussion will center on how to import data from Family Search into Roots Magic. Please come and share your experiences in bringing in facts as well as matching individuals from Family Search to your Roots Magic file.
General questions and issues are welcome. Our discussions have touched upon
various aspects of using RM and included general problem solving, data sharing
with other online trees and creating reports, charts and "books" as a means of
preserving and passing on our family research.
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Saturday, April 26 through Saturday, April 26
Twnty First Century Italian Genealogy (Calendar of Events)
10:00 am to 12:30 pm Lewes Library Lewes DE
OUR SPEAKER :
Michael Cassara is a professional genealogist and speaker, based in New York City. He has conducted extensive research on his Italian/Sicilian/Irish/German ancestors and frequently speaks at genealogy conferences, including 5 years of presentations at RootsTech in Salt Lake City, the 2018 APG PMC, FGS, and multiple presentations at the New York State Family History Conference, as well as dozens of talks for societies throughout the United States.
He is the Past President of the Italian Genealogical Group, and a graduate of ProGen 43 and the BU Certificate in Genealogical Research program (OL19). In his "other life", Michael is a leading casting director for theatre and film; he started doing genealogical research at the age of 8 and it remains his passion.
21st Century Italian Genealogy There has never been a better time to do Italian genealogical research! With more and more records now online, this talk provides a strong overview for the beginning researcher, while including some lesser-known resources that will be of interest to even the most advanced researchers.
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Monday, April 28 through Monday, April 28
Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group (Calendar of Events)
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Held via Zoom
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 meetings are open to both SCGS members and non-members.
To receive notification of the meetings please send an email to programs@scgsdelaware.org
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Saturday, May 17 through Saturday, May 17
"1742 The True Story of th Nanticoke Indians Plot to Unite the Tribes ..." (Calendar of Events)
10:00 am to 12:30 pm Lewes Library Lewes DE
Our Speaker and Author of "1742 The True Story of the Nanticoke Indians Plot to Unite the Tribes, Massacre the English and Take Back the Eastern Shore":
Chris Slavens lives in Laurel, Delaware. He is the author of The Roofed Graves of Delmarva and Peninsula Roots; has contributed to numerous publications including the News Journal, the Epoch Times, and the Laurel Star; and has been featured on WBOC's DelmarvaLife. Currently, Chris serves on the board of directors of the Laurel Historical Society, and produces the society's newsletter. He is also a member of the Archaeological Society of Delaware and the Independent Book Publishers Association.
In 2020, Chris founded Bald Cypress Books, a small publishing imprint dedicated to the history and folklore of the Delmarva Peninsula, and has since published seven titles including four historical reprints. In addition to writing and publishing, he enjoys collecting books, raising backyard chickens, gardening, hunting, and playing bass guitar.
The Book:
"Mr. Slavens began researching the near uprising in 2013, excited to discover that it had occurred near his home at Whaley’s Crossroads, he said, several miles east of Laurel.
In addition to the prominent involvement of the Nanticoke tribe, the book also traces the history of other local tribes, including the Askecksy or Indian River Indians, who lived in a 1,000-acre settlement on the southeast side of the town of Millsboro. They are believed to have been affiliated with the Assateague chiefdom before migrating, over the course of years or decades, from the Berlin, Md., area to the Indian River, spending time on today’s Dirickson Creek along the way." Taken from an article of the Coastal Press , Mike Smith, Staff Reporter September 21 2023.
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