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Monday, January 13, 2025
"Genetic Testing in Genealogy" (SCGS Meeting)
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa via Zoom
Presenter, Dr. Naomi Meeks, MD
This presentation will feature a review of genetics, a discussion of genetic testing for genealogy technology, an understanding of how genetic tests for genealogy are interpreted​, and a discussion of possible future technologies.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81690310824 <--Zoom Meeting link
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Wednesday, January 15, 2025
"Genealogy and Artificial Intelligence" (Genealogy Plus!)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa and via Zoom
Presenter: Jim Anderegg
This presentation will discuss how the ever-evolving field of A.I., Artificial Intelligence, is impacting the world of genealogy.
Some examples of the use of it will be shown.
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Monday, February 10, 2025
Belgium and Luxembourg Genealogical Research (SCGS Meeting)
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa and via Zoom
Presenter: Lin Cornelius Strong
Learn some of the tips and tricks of genealogical research in Belgium and Luxembourg.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81690310824 <--Zoom Meeting link
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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
"Did You Listen to Your Ancestors?" (Genealogy Plus!)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa
Presenter: Dr. Paul Lasley
Based upon his 40+ years of teaching rural sociology at Iowa State University, Dr. Lasley has quizzed students about the lessons they learned from their parents as way to introduce the cultural transmission of rural values. Through adages, metaphors and “front porch sayings”, values and experiences of our ancestors were engrained in our upbringing that shape who we are. |
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Monday, March 10, 2025
"Understanding GEDmatch" (SCGS Meeting)
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa
Presenter: Richard Martin
What is GEDmatch and how can it help you in your DNA research?
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81690310824 <--Zoom Meeting link
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Working With RootsMagic (Genealogy Plus!)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa and via Zoom
Presenter: Dennis Allen
Dennis will give an overview of RootsMagic software and demonstrate some of its features.
He'll also discuss his award-winning film "Chasing The Dead." |
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Monday, April 14, 2025
"How Do We Tell Our Story: a Dialogue with Tom Schwans" (SCGS Meeting)
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa and via Zoom
Presenter: Tom Schwans
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81690310824 <--Zoom Meeting link |
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
"Researching the History of Houses and Their Inhabitants" (Genealogy Plus!)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa and via Zoom
Presenter: Lori Osmus Kappmeyer
How can someone find out about the people who have lived in a particular house, or where certain people lived during their lives? The presenter will describe her experience in doing this for her 2000 ISU master's thesis on Queen Anne style houses in Boone, Iowa, and for her research on family history in Joliet, Illinois.
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Monday, May 12, 2025
"Germans From Russia" (SCGS Meeting)
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave., Ames Iowa and via Zoom
Presenters: Marv Rohn and Ron Brott, Members, Wild Rose Chapter, American Historical Society of Germans from Russia
This presentation will give an overview and history of the Germans from Russia, reasons for their immigration to the USA, regions where they settled, and resources available for research.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81690310824 <--Zoom Meeting link
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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
"The Disappearance of German-Americans" (Genealogy Plus!)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa and via Zoon
Presenter: Dr. Jeremy Best
During the 1800s, nearly 6 million Germans immigrated to the United States. Many of them settled in Iowa and lively German-speaking communities emerged in every county of the state, proudly declaring their heritage. Where did they go? Dr. Jeremy Best will offer a presentation explaining why so many Iowans' German ancestors "disappeared."
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