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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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Tuesday, May 12
Roots Magic 11 Special Interest Group (Calendar of Events)
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Zoom meeting
Our next meeting will be on Tuesday May 12, 2026 at 3:00 pm. The group will review basic data entry related to adding individuals, places and place details.
You do not need to be a member of SCGS to join our meetings. Participants use either Windows or Mac versions of the software.and range from beginners to those with more than a decade experience with Roots Magic. If you would like to join the monthly meeting and also participate in our group email exchanges please send a request to: carolhedlund@gmail.com and place RootsMagic SIG in the subject line.
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.
Please Note: You may also receive an invitation by sending email to events@scgsdelaware.org requesting to be added to the RootsMagic user grouop.
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Saturday, May 16 through Saturday, May 16
Methodical Approach to Finding Cousins Using DNA (Calendar of Events)
10:00 am to 12:30 pm Lewes Library Lewes DE
A Methodical Approach to Finding Cousins Using DNA introduces a clear, step-by-step framework for using autosomal DNA test results to identify and place unknown cousins. The talk focuses on organizing matches, evaluating shared DNA evidence, and systematically clustering relatives to reveal ancestral connections. Attendees will learn practical techniques for turning large DNA match lists into actionable research leads, integrating DNA evidence with traditional records to confidently extend and verify their family trees.
Jon Smith ,
PMP, serves on the boards of four genealogical societies and holds multiple leadership roles, including Secretary and Education Chair of the North Carolina Genealogical Society. In addition, he serves as the Education Chair for the Sussex County (Delaware) Genealogical Society and the Howard County (Maryland) Genealogical Society, and the Genealogist for the North Carolina Cline Family Association. In addition, Jon serves as an Instructor of Genealogy for Howard County Community College in Maryland and Cheer Academy in Delaware.
Jon regularly provides presentations to genealogical societies, primarily across North Carolina, and recently spoke at the North Carolina Genealogical Society’s Annual Conference.
All sixteen branches of Jon’s family settled in the Hickory, North Carolina area by 1790 and remained there. As a result, he frequently encounters cousins in that area during his research and collaborates in a close-knit research group of eight cousins, since everyone relates to each other in multiple ways.
Jon earned his master’s degree from Florida State University with a focus on Artificial Intelligence and holds an undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. His genealogical interests center on DNA analysis, particularly endogamy, artificial intelligence applications, and the development of analytical tools for family tree research and evaluation.
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, June 1 through Monday, June 1
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, June 1, 2026, 2p - 3:30p via Zoom. Note, this meeting date is one week later than the typical 4th Monday of the month, May 25th, due to the Memorial Day holiday on that date.
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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Monday, July 27
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, July 27, 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, September 19 through Saturday, September 19
“Saving Our Stories: Digitizing and Restoring Family Photos“ (Calendar of Events)
10:00 am to 12:30 pm Lewes Library Lewes DE
Join SCGS for a special program on preserving your family treasures using the Vivid-Pix
Scanner and software, generously loaned to us by the National Genealogical Society. During this
informative meeting, we will share a step-by-step process demonstrating the entire system—from
scanning photographs and documents to enhancing them through color correction and digital
restoration.
Our Education Chair, Jon Smith, will also share his personal experience using the
system and offer practical tips, followed by a question-and-answer session. This program is
designed to prepare us for upcoming hands-on scanning sessions at the Lewes Library, where
members and the public will be invited to digitize their own family photos and memorabilia. We
are also seeking volunteers who would like to assist with this exciting preservation effort. Come
learn how you can safeguard your family history and help others do the same!
Please sign p at Lewes.lib.de.us for a seat or an invitation to a zoom link. |
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Monday, September 28
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, September 28, 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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