• Introduction to Irish and Scots-Irish Family History Research
• Census Substitutes and Other Important Sources for the 18th and 19th Centuries
• Using Printed Sources for Irish Family History
• Case Study for Irish Research

Bryan Mulcahy will present "Courthouse Research" for our April 2 meeting. Bryan has thirty years’ experience as a librarian in Georgia and Florida. He has been Reference Librarian for Fort Myers Regional Library since 1990 with special emphasis on reference and directional assistance for patron genealogical researc and on-line research. Bryan is also active as a speaker to genealogy and business groups and has published numerous articles on a variety of genealogy topics from U.S. immigration records to probate records in England. Bryan holds BS and MS degrees from Florida State University. He is a frequent speaker for local and regional genealogy groups and also provides presentations on genealogy topics via radio and television.  

Phyllis Doucette leads the MGS RootsMagic SIG. The SIG deals with the use of the RootsMagic genealogical software and addressing genealogical research issues that face researchers.We meet the second Monday of the month at 2 PM at the Westminster Courtyard  main meeting room.  To gain entry to the Westminster Courtyard (when the entrance gates are closed), wave toward  the main meeting room entrance located at the left-center of the building so you can be seen and someone will open the gate for you or call PHYLLIS DOUCETTE at 941-518-3460.

 

"Group DNA Discussion and Help Session." Various MGS membes will assist in leading this session. Peggy will be out of town for this date. The DNA SIG is led by Peggy Jude.  She has been conducting genealogical research for her family and clients for over 40 years. Peggy is a member of the board of the Manatee Genealogical Society and holds a BS in Zoology from Iowa State and a Masters from the University of Michigan.  She is an alumnus of the Genealogical Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP) and the Institute for Genealogy and History Research (IGHR), completing a full week in-depth course on DNA Tools and Techniques. She recently completed a workshop on Visual Phasing and has attended numerous National and Regional Conferences.

 "Ask the Experts", this popular topic will be presented again. A panel of experienced researchers will address your questions and other topics of special interest. You can submit your questions prior to the meeting, or ask them at the meeting.

"DNA Topic to be Announced." The DNA SIG is led by Peggy Jude.  She has been conducting genealogical research for her family and clients for over 40 years. Peggy is a member of the board of the Manatee Genealogical Society and holds a BS in Zoology from Iowa State and a Masters from the University of Michigan.  She is an alumnus of the Genealogical Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP) and the Institute for Genealogy and History Research (IGHR), completing a full week in-depth course on DNA Tools and Techniques. She recently completed a workshop on Visual Phasing and has attended numerous National and Regional Conferences.