presented by Larry W. Thomas Saturday, 18 November 2023, 2:00 – 3:30 pm ET Athens – Clarke County Library (Athens, GA), MP-Room A or via Zoom Do not overlook the wealth of information found in tax records. Our ancestors were taxed on their land and other possessions and these records can help you with yourContinue reading “The Tax Man Cometh”
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Navigating Digital Archives for Genealogical Research
presented by Danielle Gilman, PhD and Marissa Vassari, MLIS Saturday, 14 October 2023 | 2:00 pm Athens – Clarke County Library, Multi-purpose Room B Join COGS and the A-CC Library Heritage Room in celebrating American Archives Month in October! Many archives and libraries in Georgia digitize archival materials and make them accessible to the publicContinue reading “Navigating Digital Archives for Genealogical Research”
Genealogy After Dark
Friday, 11 August 2023 | 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. | Arrive 5:45 – 5:55 p.m. Oconee County Library, Watkinsville, GA Join the Clarke-Oconee Genealogical Society, A-CCL Heritage Room, and the Oconee County Library for a fun evening of after-hours genealogy activities. Please be sure to register in advance. All attendees must arrive between 5:45 p.m.Continue reading “Genealogy After Dark”
What Are Your Stories?
Saturday, 15 July 2023 | 2:00 p.m. Athens – Clarke County Library, Multi-Purpose Room B It is important to capture and share family stories, and new tools make this easier than before. During this program, we will show some of these tools. Please bring to the meeting one way you have shared family stories. Homework:Continue reading “What Are Your Stories?”
Genealogy Creations: Ways to Use and Share Your Genealogy Research
presented by Nona Knecht Thornton Saturday, 22 April 2023 | 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Athens-Clarke County Library Multi-purpose Room A, Athens, GA Nona K. Thornton will show examples of ways she has incorporated family history into gifts for family, home décor, and displays for family reunions. Many of these are simple projects that any ofContinue reading “Genealogy Creations: Ways to Use and Share Your Genealogy Research”
Dowered or Bound Out: Records of Widows and Orphans
presented by Judy G. Russell, JD, CG®, CGLSM The Legal Genealogist® Saturday, 21 January 2023 at 2:00 pm EST via Zoom All registrants will have access to the program recording for 30 days! Widows and orphans have always had a special place in the law. But it’s not always the place that 21st century researchersContinue reading “Dowered or Bound Out: Records of Widows and Orphans”
Military Records for Family History Research
Saturday, 12 November 2022 at 2:00 p.m. EST via Zoom and in-person Military records are a great resource for learning about people in your family and there are more than most of us know about. On November 12, Laura W. Carter will provide a brief overview of military records, including some you might not know exist, andContinue reading “Military Records for Family History Research”
What’s New in Family Tree Maker Software Q & A Discussion
Saturday, 20 August 2022 | 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. EDT via Zoom Join us for a live, interactive, Q & A discussion with Family Tree Maker Ambassador Mark Olsen who will provide an overview of Family Tree Maker software and then answer all your questions, including the latest version, updates, features, and more. We will also talkContinue reading “What’s New in Family Tree Maker Software Q & A Discussion”
New – 1950 U.S. Census Indexing Marathon in July
Clarke – Oconee Genealogical Society’s 1950 U.S. Census Indexing Marathon in JulyAthens – Clarke County Library Computer LabWednesday, 13 July 2022, 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.& Saturday, 16 July 2022, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Don’t forget to bring your FamilySearch login information! Participants in our May Marathon enjoyed it so much they asked us toContinue reading “New – 1950 U.S. Census Indexing Marathon in July”
1950 U.S. Census Indexing Marathon
Clarke – Oconee Genealogical Society’s1950 U.S. Census Indexing Marathon at the Athens – Clarke County LibrarySaturday, 21 May 2022, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.& Wednesday, 25 May 2022, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.Don’t forget to bring your FamilySearch login information! Let’s help index the 1950 U.S. Census together! Sign up for our hands-on 1950 CensusContinue reading “1950 U.S. Census Indexing Marathon”
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