Sterling Heights or by Zoom
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 3746 Veterans Dr, Traverse City
Board meetings are open to all members.
Traverse Area District Library - McGuire Room, 610 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City GTAGS Membership Meetings are open to the public.
"Was My William Smith in the Civil War?" with Brian Rhinehart
Over ten percent of the US population fought in the Civil War in the 1860s. Using (mostly) free resources, learn some tips on how to determine if your ancestor was in the war, and how to differentiate among those common named soldiers.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 3746 Veterans Dr, Traverse City
Board meetings are open to all members.
Traverse Area District Library - McGuire Room, 610 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City GTAGS Membership Meetings are open to the public.
US Federal Census with Mark Mullinax
Mark Mullinax is a professional genealogist with more than 40 years experience in family history research. He has been a contributing researcher for family history books and has written articles for a variety of magazines and newsletters. He is a member of several professional organizations including the National Genealogical Society and the Genealogical Speakers Guild. He retired from Brighton District Library in Michigan in 2023 where he was the Genealogy and Local History Librarian and now spends his time in Traverse City and Florida, where he belongs to a 700 member genealogy club and is leader of a Breaking Brick Walls genealogy group.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 3746 Veterans Dr, Traverse City
Board meetings are open to all members.
Traverse Area District Library - McGuire Room, 610 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City GTAGS Membership Meetings are open to the public.
"Your Results Are In! Using DNA in Your Genealogy Research." with Jessica Trotter
This presentation explores steps to take and ideas to consider when looking at DNA results and Ancestry.com's updated tools featuring a range of case studies...and unexpected results.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 3746 Veterans Dr, Traverse City
Board meetings are open to all members.
Traverse Area District Library - McGuire Room, 610 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City GTAGS Membership Meetings are open to the public.
How to Prep For a Trip to the Genealogy Center with Logan Knight, Senior Librarian, Genealogy Center Allen County Public Library
You Might be Canadian: The New Canadian Citizenship Act with John Moody
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 3746 Veterans Dr, Traverse City
Board meetings are open to all members.
Traverse Area District Library - McGuire Room, 610 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City GTAGS Membership Meetings are open to the public.
Family Search and Ancestry Changes and Additions with Jammie Lynn Truax, Family Search Specialist
Online and In Person
This is a FREE program and sessions will be online or in person. For more information and to register go to Archives of Michigan at https://www.michigan.gov/mhc/archives/family-history-seminar.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 3746 Veterans Dr, Traverse City
Board meetings are open to all members.
Traverse Area District Library - McGuire Room, 610 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City GTAGS Membership Meetings are open to the public.
An Introduction to AI in Genealogy with Meghan Merritt Rosenstengel
Learn how artificial intelligence is being used in genealogy and how it can help with everyday research tasks. We will cover what AI is, how it already supports tools on Ancestry and FamilySearch, and simple ways it can help you read records, organize information, and improve old photos. This session is a beginner friendly overview with practical ideas you can use right away.
An Introduction to Heraldry with John Moody
We will discuss how and why arms were granted, the conventions that drive the design of a Coat of Arms and what is required to claim an ancestor's arms as one's own.
Connect the Dots: Timelines That Turn Genealogy Confusion Into Clarity with Marcia Korzeniowski Using Timelines is easier than you think to crack the case and solve Brick Wall mysteries. [moved to October]
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 3746 Veterans Dr, Traverse City
Board meetings are open to all members.
Traverse Area District Library - McGuire Room, 610 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City GTAGS Membership Meetings are open to the public.
Marriage by Blacksmith: Gretna Green Marriages with Madeline Yanov
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 3746 Veterans Dr, Traverse City
Board meetings are open to all members.
Traverse Area District Library - McGuire Room, 610 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City GTAGS Membership Meetings are open to the public.
Newspaper Research at the Library of Michigan with Matt Pacer, Reference Librarian at the Library of Michigan
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 3746 Veterans Dr, Traverse City
Board meetings are open to all members.
Traverse Area District Library - McGuire Room, 610 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City Membership Meetings are open to the public.
Testing DNA - Companies, Understanding How It Works with Judith Nimer Muhn
The Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society was formed in 1979 to support and encourage those interested in genealogy throughout the Grand Traverse region. This website was made possible thanks to a generous gift from the Jay and Margaret Player Estate
P.O. Box 2015, Traverse City, Michigan 49685-2015, USA
