Nanaimo Family History Society

Introductory DNA, Susan Bates
2022-10-06 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | BC
Join Susan Bates as she shares some strategies for answering two basic DNA questions:

Who is this person in my match list?
Can I find a DNA match in my list that corroborates a relationship I’m uncertain of?”

Register in advance for this meeting.

NFHS Executive Meeting
2022-10-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-09-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-05-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-04-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-03-07 19:00 - 20:00

Brick Wall Busting, Donna MacIver
2022-09-29 18:30 - 20:00
Do you have a dead-end on your tree that you’re trying to break through? Please bring your problem to this session along with the ideas you’ve already tried. Donna MacIver will facilitate a discussion amongst the participants to brainstorm potential solutions.
Register in advance for this meeting.

Writer’s Group, Helen Webster
2022-09-22 18:30 - 20:00
There are strategies to assist you in the editing process, ranging from simple to complex. Over the next months we will review those we already know, learn new skills, and practice applying them all to our work. In the process, we will help each other improve our writing.
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NFHS General Meeting
2022-09-19 19:00 - 21:00
Bronwyn Frazer of Nanaimo, BC
The first step in the Genealogical Proof Standard is a thorough and reasonably exhaustive search for sources. But what does this mean? How much is exhaustive or reasonable? Join Bronwyn as she traces her research journey uncovering how her Stone family turned into Balls and back into Stone again over the course of three generations and across two continents. You can be the judge if it has been exhaustive and thorough enough. Bronwyn Frazer P.L.C.G.S holds a certificate in professional genealogy from the National Institute of Genealogy and has been interested in family history “all her life”. She currently teaches “Genealogy 101” at Elder College, guides clients on their own genealogy research, and serves on the board of our very own Nanaimo Family.

NFHS General Meeting
2022-06-20 19:00 - 21:00
Dave Obee of Victoria, BC, – will speak on “Genealogy by Google.”
Google is an invaluable tool for genealogists. It pays to know some tricks, including effective filtering and search strategies. Don’t forget Google Books, Google Maps, Google Images and the historic newspaper collection. You will quickly discover that a simple search simply scratches the surface of what is available to genealogists.

by Zoom

Writer’s Group, Helen Webster
2022-06-16 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-05-19 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-04-21 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-03-17 18:30 - 20:00
Editing is not easy…as writers we have to analyze, evaluate, and create new versions of our work in order to improve those first (and second and third!!) drafts. But, editing can be fun and together we’ll keep working on specific skills and strategies that will help us all become better writers.

By Zoom

An In-depth Look at your DNA Matches, Susan Bates
2022-06-09 18:30 - 20:00
Join Susan as she covers using Ancestry’s “Thru-Lines” to identify unknown matches, all about the risks, benefits and how-tos of copying your raw data over to GEDmatch and My Heritage.

By Zoom

NFHS Executive Meeting
2022-06-06 19:00 - 20:00
More information to follow.

Genealogy Pitfalls & Successes, Lori Heshka
2022-06-02 18:30 - 20:00
Who is Levi Jenkins? That must be a transcription error!” Join Lorie Heshka to find out the answer.

By Zoom

Family Tree Software, Reunion for Mac, Carolyn Kemp
2022-05-26 18:30 - 20:00
Attention Mac Users! Please join Carolyn Kemp as she demonstrates Reunion for Mac genealogy software for desktop and laptop computers.

By Zoom

NFHS General Meeting
2022-05-16 19:00 - 21:00
Johanne Gervais of Province of Quebec, – will speak on “Researching Your French Canadian Ancestors”.
With the right tools, searching for your French Canadian ancestors has never been easier. This presentation will demonstrate what genealogical information you can find on various websites and databases in Quebec. Focus is on how this information can be easily accessed and some useful tips and tricks to help with your research.

By Zoom

Searching for Edward, Bronwyn Frazer
2022-05-12 18:30 - 20:00
Searching for Edward: Combing the Kent Archives for a Runaway Homechild.

By Zoom

Genealogy Pitfalls & Successes, Susan Garcia
2022-05-05 18:30 - 20:00
Murder on Mayne Island: Join Susan Garcia as she tells us about the murder of her 2nd Great Grandpa its consequences.

By Zoom

Charting your DNA Matches, Terry Hartley
2022-04-28 18:30 - 20:00
Diagramming the relationships with your DNA matches helps you to plan and organize your research, clarify your own understanding, and explain your work to others. Join Terry as she demonstrates several tools for charting your DNA matches.

By Zoom

A First Look at your Autosomal DNA Results from Ancestry, Susan Bates
2022-04-14 18:30 - 20:00
Please join Susan as she covers your ethnicity break-down, your matches, including how closely related they are to you, and the importance of “shared matches.”

By Zoom

NFHS General Meeting
2022-04-11 19:00 - 21:00
Diana Elder of Utah, USA – Her topic will be “Using Evidence Analysis in a Timeline to Separate Individuals of the Same Name”.
Merged identities are a common problem in genealogy – especially in online trees. Arranging records in a timeline and careful evidence analysis of each record can separate identities and lead to new research opportunities. Learn about sources, information, and evidence, and the power careful analysis has to find errors in research conclusions.

By Zoom

Genealogy Pitfalls & Successes, Sharon Bennett
2022-04-07 18:30 - 20:00
“Being Persistent.” Join Sharon Bennett as she tells us how persistence paid off in finding biological parents.

By Zoom

Family Tree Software, Family Tree Maker, Lorie Heshka
2022-03-31 18:30 - 20:00
Please join Lorie Heshka as she demonstrates Family Tree Maker genealogy software.

By Zoom

Brick Wall Busters, Donna MacIver
2022-03-24 18:30 - 20:00
Do you have a dead-end on your tree that you’re trying to break through? Please bring your problem to this session along with the ideas you’ve already tried. Donna MacIver will facilitate a discussion amongst the participants to brainstorm potential solutions.

By Zoom

NFHS General Meeting
2022-03-21 19:00 - 21:00
Jacqueline Kanyuck, U.S. & Canada Research Specialist, Family History Library, Utah, by Zoom – will provide a look into FamilySearch tools and their new updates and features. We will also discuss some free resources sponsored by FamilySearch and the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, that will aid in your own research.

By Zoom

Genealogy Pitfalls & Successes, Ruth Stewart
2022-03-10 18:30 - 20:00
From Oral History to Fact in under 60 Years – How I Finally Got My Act Together!

By Zoom

Organizing your Genealogy, Sharon Davison & Donna MacIver
2022-02-24 18:30 - 20:00
Do you have lots of records, photos and scraps of paper residing in boxes or in one binder? If you like the “old-fashioned” way of printing records and keeping paperwork, Sharon Davison will discuss ways to keep files organized. If you prefer to retain your records on your computer, Donna MacIver will give you pointers and examples on how to keep your research paper-free.

By Zoom
