DNA Study Group
Jonathan will present an initial dive into Y DNA results for Lisa's Wilson ancestors — interpretation, next steps, and how to work through a surname project to collaborate with other...
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DGC Book Club – Genealogy: a novel by Mae Wood
At 33 and with her future unclear, Ali Waller finds her way home again. A box of long-forgotten love letters written to her great-grandmother holds the unlikely key to Ali...
Topic Talk – Wikipedia
Invention of early 2001, we’re almost a genea-generation (a quarter of a century!) into having this tool as genealogists. How has Wikipedia evolved? What techniques maximize the benefit? “Wiki” – fast; “-pedia...
Bonanza!
This class focuses on the special opportunities we may have to add sizable numbers of “new” relatives to our database. Eleven categories of examples are covered, including making more effective...
Follow up discussion
The Monday-After Presentation Follow-up is how Davis Genealogy Club members discuss what we learned at our General Meeting and Presentation the prior week! We discuss what we found helpful from...
Topic Talk – Oddball Sources
We all know the BMD basics. Plus there are censes, military enlistments and draft cards, land purchases, voting registers. But what about more unusual documents, images, and objects have led to breakthroughs...
Every Home Has a Story: Researching Yours and Your Ancestors’ Homes
Ever wondered about the history of the houses where your ancestors lived? Curious about the history of your own home? Each one has a story to tell. Every family has left their mark...
Follow up discussion
The Monday-After Presentation Follow up is how Davis Genealogy Club members discuss what we learned at our General Meeting and Presentation the prior week! We discuss what we found helpful...
DNA Study Group
DNA features in WikiTree & record “WikiTree is a collaborative genealogy website that allows users to build and share their family trees. While it doesn't have built-in DNA analysis tools...
DGC Board Meeting
The Davis Genealogy Club Board meets quarterly in January, April, July and October. Board members have voting rights, however, all members are welcome to attend and give input into the...
DGC Book Club – The Lost Family: How DNA Testing is Upending Who We Are (2020) by Libby Copeland
“Before You Spit in That Vial, Read This Book.” ―New York Times “Wrestles with some of the biggest questions in life: Who are we? What is family? Are we defined...
Bring Tools and Friends to Raise a Family Tree
This presentation will discuss how to build out family trees using a combination of tools in collaboration with fellow genealogists and descendants. The findings are based on a decades-long effort...