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Monday, January 26
Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group (Calendar of Events)
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Held via Zoom
The next meeting of the Sussex County Genealogical Society's Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group (SCGS FTM SIG) will be Monday, January 26, 2026, 2p - 3:30p via Zoom. Use the registration link below to receive the Zoom meeting attendance link.
Join a discussion about using the Family Tree Maker genealogy database software. Meetings include feature discussions, FTM information resources, 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 events@scgsdelaware.org
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Saturday, February 21
Early California Population Project (Calendar of Events)
10:00 am to 12:30 pm Lewes Library Lewes DE
Steven Hackel, PHD in American History fro Cornell, and a PBA from Stanford
Born and raised in California, Hackel earned his B.A. at Stanford University and his Ph.D. in American History from Cornell University with specializations in early America and the American West. From 1994 to 1996 he was a post-doctoral fellow at the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture in Williamsburg, Virginia. He taught at Oregon State University from 1996 to 2007. He joined the faculty at UCR in the fall of 2007.
AFFILIATIONS
- American Historical Association
- Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture
- Society of Ethnohistory ,Social Science History Association,Pacific Coast Branch—American Historical Association, Western History Association,CommonPlace (Editorial Board),History Compass (Editorial Board)
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"The Early California Population Project" ..
The Early California Population Project (ECPP) is a database developed by the Huntington Library providing public access to all the information contained in the California mission registers from 1769 to 1850. It includes baptism, marriage, and burial records of each of the California missions, providing historical information on the Native Californians, soldiers, and settlers of Alta California.
Please sign on to the Lewes Library website and go to events to obtain a zoom or room seat reservation.
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Saturday, March 21 through Saturday, March 21
Irish Immigration to Atlantic Canada (Calendar of Events)
10:11 am to 11:30 am Lewes Library Lewes DE
Speaker-Kathryn Lake Hogan
Hailing from Southwestern Ontario, Kathryn's lineage includes a mixture of Canadian, Loyalist and New England branches and roots connecting her to England and Wales. But her passion doesn't stop at her own genealogy; Kathryn's mission is to help others discover their Canadian ancestral connections.Kathryn's commitment goes beyond her business. She believes in nurturing and growing the genealogy community. Having served in leadership roles for notable organizations such as Ontario Ancestors, the Association of Professional Genealogists, and the United Empire Loyalists Association of Canada, she continues to champion greater accessibility, inclusivity, and diversity in family history. She speaks French (Quebec) and English.
Please sign on to the Lewes Library website and go to events to obtain a zoom or room seat reservation.
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Monday, March 23
Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group (Calendar of Events)
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Held via Zoom
The next meeting of the Sussex County Genealogical Society's Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group (SCGS FTM SIG) will be Monday, March 23, 2026, 2p - 3:30p via Zoom.
Join a discussion about using the Family Tree Maker genealogy database software. Meetings include feature discussions, FTM information resources, 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 events@scgsdelaware.org
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Saturday, April 18 through Saturday, April 18
The Tax Man Cometh (Calendar of Events)
Lewes Library Lewes DE
Speaker Larry W Thomas, a member of the National Genealogical Society, Association of Professional Genealogists, Georgia Genealogical Society, Gwinnett Genealogical Society and Past President of the Cobb County Genealogical Society, with an MBA with a concentration in Management Information Systems
Also a Graduate of ProGen 38. Mr. Thomas has his own company, Gilshot Genealogy Services at AtlantaGenealogy.com
As Daniel Defoe famously wrote, “Things as certain as death and taxes…” — and for genealogists, tax records are often among the most underutilized resources. This presentation explores the incredible range of information available in historical tax records, which were consistently maintained in most jurisdictions well before census and vital records became common. From property values and land ownership to economic standing and household composition, tax rolls can reveal more than many researchers expect. We’ll examine examples from across the U.S. and demonstrate how tax data can help track migration, identify neighbors and kin, and provide valuable context between census years. Up until the early 1900s, people were taxed on their land and other possessions and these can help in the research of your ancestors. learn from them.
Please sign p at Lewes.lib.de.us for a seat or an invitation to a zoom link.
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Saturday, October 17 through Saturday, October 17
Pauper Records and Genealogy at the Delaware Archives (Calendar of Events)
10:00 am to 12:30 pm Lewes Library Lewes DE
Michael Sullivan, Delaware Archives, Dover DE
“Forgotten Family: Pauper Records and Genealogy at the Delaware Public Archives”
The Delaware Public Archives contains a wealth of resources for genealogists, covering centuries of vital records, wills, deeds, and much more. However, many researchers encounter dead ends, in which a family member seems to drop off the face of the earth. No birth record, no property records, no will or probate. How then do we find these forgotten family members? Pauper records can be indispensable resources for filling these gaps, as they document the Delaware residents that history was most likely to forget: the poor, illegitimate children, unwed mothers, and others. This presentation will guide you through the evolution of public welfare and poor relief in Delaware, the types of records that are available to genealogists for research, and how to access these records at the Delaware Public Archives.
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