Our speaker Peggy Jude is the Vice President (Projects) of the Manatee Genealogical Society and leader of MGS DNA Special Interest Group. She is a professional genealogist and has conducted genealogical research for her family and clients for over 40 years. She is an alumnus of the Genealogical Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP) and the Institute for Genealogy and History Research (IGHR) and has recently completed a workshop on Visual Phasing. She will describe a variety of techniques for searching more efficiently.

The TECHNOLOGY SIG helps users of all abilities to effectively use technology in support of Family History research. We will also have breakout groups for the users of Family History software.  Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of the month at 2:00 pm. Details for joining the Virtual Meeting will be provided prior to the meeting to MGS members via email. Non-members can request attendance information by emailing us at info@mgsfl.org Please put in your email Subject line: Request Technology SIG Link.

Our speaker is Margaret "Peg" Kapustiak.  In genealogical research, maps can provide clues to where our ancestors may have lived and where to look for written records about them. Peg will inform us of the types of maps that enable researchers to find the links to their ancestral homes. She has been a genealogist and family historian for over thirty-five years and has authored a book and thirty-nine research articles. Her extensive speaking engagements include over 80 talks on history and genealogy in the United States and abroad.

Our speaker is Shelly Bishop. Shelley is a professional genealogical researcher, writer, and speaker with a passion for finding and preserving ancestral stories. She believes that one of the best ways to preserve and share the work you’ve done on your ancestry is to write a genealogy book. Shelley is a frequent contributor to Family Tree Magazine, NGS Magazine, and other publications. She speaks regularly at genealogical conferences, seminars, and meetings. For more information about the speaker and the topic, see "Learn More."