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Upcoming Monthly Program
 
January General Monthly Meeting
Savannah Recreation Center or On-line via Zoom
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 / 10:00 a.m.
 
 
Program:  Meet Our SIGs
One of the best benefits of belonging to VGS is our 18 Special Interest Groups where you can dive deeply into specialized genealogy topics. In this program, several SIGs will present short talks on what their group focuses on and what you can learn as a member of the SIG. Groups featured:  Brick Wall SIG, Northeastern SIG, Genetic Discoveries SIG.
 
There are two ways to attend:  in-person at the Savannah Rec Center or online via Zoom. If you want to attend in-person, simply come to the Savannah Center at 10:00 a.m. on Jan. 22. To attend online via Zoom, you will need to register in advance by clicking this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtceGvrzsrGdNOlndxr8Ji8JbwUvyvYGDE
 
For more details, visit our Coming Events listing.
 
 
 
 

 
 
Admission to in-person meetings of The Villages Genealogy Society
is limited to VGS members and paid guests.
You must be a resident of The Villages, FL for membership.
 
 
 
Upcoming Events
December 10, 2024
2:30 pm to 4:20 pm
RootsMagic Special Interest Group Meeting
PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE FOR THIS SESSION (original date was Dec. 2)   Reminder:  Bring your laptops Coordinator:  George Zitterell    
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December 10, 2024
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Preserving Family History SIG Meeting
  Topic: TBA Presenter:  TBA ​ Coordinators:  Sharol Lewin & Nancy Schultz  
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December 11, 2024
10:00 am to 11:50 am
Irish Genealogy SIG Meeting
  Topic:  TBA Coordinators:  Tom Voyles & Kendra Marasco  
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December 12, 2024
9:30 am to 11:50 am
German Genealogy SIG Meeting
Coordinators:  Dianne Fedderson & Steven Buhrow   An email containing the Zoom link & info will be emailed to SIG members prior to the meeting ...
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December 13, 2024
10:00 am to 11:50 am
Genetic Discoveries SIG Meeting
  Coordinators:  Sherry Bean, Bill Canavan & Marcella Zorn Topic:  Understanding and Using DNA Evidence in Genealogical Research   An email containing the Zoom link & ...
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Facts and Tips
Names of "causes of death" have changed over time. Try to match the old name with the current medical name.
[Vital Records]
Chromosome: An organized package of DNA found in the nucleus of the cell. Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes. 22 numbered chromosomes, called autosomes and one pair of sex chromosomes X and Y.
[DNA]
The most important type of land record is a deed. The deed is a document conveying title of property from one party to another. Deeds establish proof of legal ownership of land.
[Land Records]
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