Wabash Valley Genealogy Society WVGS Events & Registrations

"Is There an Indian Princess in Your Family? An Introduction to Native American Research" (10 Jun 2013)

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 22:30:00 GMT

-- Education Forum --

"Is There an Indian Princess in Your Family?

An Introduction to Native American Research"

presentation by

Charles Hill

Reference Librarian, Genealogy Collection

Indiana State Library

Monday, June 10, 2013

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

VCPL - Lower Level Meeting Rooms

Charles G. Hill has been a Reference Librarian, Genealogy Collection, Indiana State Library since January, 1981. He have an M.L.S. from Indiana University in 1976. It is his intention to discuss why and how to get started in Native American research, and types and kind of information available at the Indiana State Library, Indiana Historical Bureau and other venues such as the National Archives, Family History Library, and Allen County Library.

"Brick Walls" by Carol Montrose (08 Jul 2013)

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 22:15:00 GMT

-- Public Meeting --

"Brick Walls"

by Carol Montrose

Monday, July 8, 2013

6:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

VCPL - Lower Level Meeting Rooms

"How to Research Southern and Eastern States" by Robert Johnson (12 Aug 2013)

Mon, 12 Aug 2013 22:30:00 GMT

-- Education Forum --

"How to Research

Southern and Eastern States"

presentation by

Robert Johnson

Monday, August 12, 2013

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

VCPL - Lower Level Meeting Rooms

WVGS Allen County Bus Trip (21 Aug 2013)

Wed, 21 Aug 2013 10:30:00 GMT

WVGS Allen County Bus Trip

Visit the

Allen County Public Library

Attend the FGS Conference

Dates: Wednesday, Aug. 21 @ 6:30 am to Friday, Aug. 23rd @ 10:00 pm

Bus Fee: $85.00 each for a 29 passenger bus (based on number of passengers)

Hotel: $129.00 per night plus tax for 2 nights stay

Room with King bed & pull out sofa bed or Room with two Double beds (Maximum 4 per room)

Currently 20 rooms reserved at the Courtyard Fort Wayne Downtown - Available Rooms with King Bed and Pull Out Sofa or Rooms with two Double Beds

Library open until MIDNIGHT

Vendor Exhibit Hall hours:

Thursday, August 22 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Friday, August 23 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Grand Wayne Convention Center

For IGS Conference Registration Fees & Information visit https://www.fgsconference.org/

For any questions regarding the bus trip or hotel information contact Linda at 812-238-2415 or lmaloole/@gmail.com

"Capturing the Souls of Indiana - Celebration of Our Overlooked Cultural Heritage" by John Bower (09 Sep 2013)

Mon, 09 Sep 2013 22:15:00 GMT

-- Public Meeting --

"Capturing the Souls of Indiana - Celebration of Our Overlooked Heritage" by John Bower

Monday, September 9, 2013

6:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

VCPL - Lower Level Meeting Rooms

"7 Habits of Highly Effective Genealogists" by DearMYRTLE (14 Oct 2013)

Mon, 14 Oct 2013 22:30:00 GMT

"7 Habits of Highly Effective Genealogists"

by DearMYRTLE

“Using Y-DNA to Enhance Genealogical Research” by Tim Phipps (05 Nov 2013)

Tue, 05 Nov 2013 23:15:00 GMT

-- Public Meeting --

“Using Y-DNA to Enhance Genealogical Research”

by Tim Phipps

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

6:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

VCPL - Lower Level Meeting Rooms

“The presentation will explore how Y-DNA testing can further enhance traditional methods of family research, complimenting the established guidelines for constructing a well documented family pedigree. A basic layman's introduction to the benefits and limitations of Y-DNA testing will be given along with a detailed case study demonstrating the usage of Y-DNA to overcome genealogical brick walls.”

WVGS Annual Meeting & Holiday Social - MEMBERS ONLY (09 Dec 2013)

Mon, 09 Dec 2013 23:15:00 GMT

WVGS Annual Meeting

and Holiday Social

Monday, December 9, 2013

VCPL Rooms A, B & C

Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

MEMBERS ONLY