Autosomal DNA is a common type of genetic testing that many TV commercials advertise, but it cannot stand alone and must be part of a traditional genealogy research in order to solve many brick-wall problems. Come learn how autosomal DNA (atDNA) testing combined with extensive paper research helped to discover the birth parents of an African-American woman who was adopted in Washington, PA, in the 1920s.
Allison Ryall, MA, is the Genealogy Specialist for the Orange County Library System and an instructor in Boston University’s Genealogical Research Program and at GRIP.
This special presentation will be held at LaRoche College in conjunction with the Genealogical Institute of Pittsburgh's July course offerings. LaRoche College is located off of Babcock Blvd (MAP) - follow the signs at the top of the hill to the building where this presentation is being held
Wednesday, June 28
Pennsylvania Research Special Interest Group (Special Interest Groups)
6:00 pm
Shaler Public Library
For future meetings, the group will be considering road trips to cemeteries, historical societies and libraries.
More details on this group are available at PENNSYLVANIA SIG. Note: There will be no meetings July 2017 August 2017
and December 2017
Tuesday, July 18
Eastern Europe SIG (Special Interest Groups)
6:30 pm to 7:00 pm
LaRoche College
A short July meeting will be held prior to the monthly NHG meeting being held in conjunction with the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP) at LaRoche College. Signs will mark the way, Maia's Books will be onsite.
Top ten genealogy goals for 2016: The group wants its members to dsicuss specific or manageable tasks, so then the group can think about what skill or tool alternative search methods might help solve a piece of the puzzle.
Who's on First? Merging and Separating Identities in Family History Research (Meetings)
6:45 pm to 9:00 pm
LaRoche College
Presented by Jay Fonkert
Who's on First? Merging and Separating Identities in Family History Research
Merging or separating identities is a core genealogical problem. Sometimes we find a man/woman of the same name in several different places over time. Other times, we find two easily confounded people in the same place and time. A series of short case studies illustrate the importance of certain identity.
This presentation will be held at LaRoche College in conjunction with the Genealogical Institute of Pittsburgh's July course offerings. LaRoche College is located off of Babcock Blvd (MAP) - follow the signs at the top of the hill to the building where this presentation is being held
Monday, August 14
Eastern Europe SIG (Special Interest Groups)
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Northland Public Library
Top ten genealogy goals for 2016: The group wants its members to dsicuss specific or manageable tasks, so then the group can think about what skill or tool alternative search methods might help solve a piece of the puzzle.
Men of Steel: Researching Your Steel-working Ancestor (Meetings)
6:45 pm
Northland Public Library Meeting Room
Presented by Elissa Scalise Powell, CG, CGL
Iron and steel manufacturing played a key role in the development of Western Pennsylvania. Researching your ancestor who worked in these and related industries can almost be as dirty a job as he experienced. Learn who worked in the mills, his duties and job names, his migration paths, and where records exist.
Elissa Powell, NHG member and founding president, will be presenting this new talk at the Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference on September 2. This is our opportunity to see it first.
Tuesday, October 17
Writing and publishing your family history (Meetings)
6:45 pm
Northland Public Library Meeting Room
Presented by Sharon Castle, this presentation is a case study on her work to publish her family history.
