There are several local genealogy groups meeting this weekend.
The Patchogue-Medford Public Library will have hosting a Genealogy Research Discussion Group on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 10 a.m.
For more information, call 631-654-4700
The Connetquot Public Library will presenting a webinar with genealogist Thomas MacEntee entitled “Deciphering U.S. Census Codes,” on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. Learn the history of “coding the census” and how this information can improve genealogy research. Specifically, the webinar will cover the 1910 to 1950 US Census Population Schedules and the various codes employed.
For more information, call 631-567-5079.
The Brentwood Public Library will be presenting “The Architecture of Existence” on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. The speaker will be Kimberly Henderson. Explore the nuances of African American genealogy and learn how the presenter discovered her lineage using very little information to start. Learn tips on how to navigate your own lineage.
For more information, call 631-273-7883 ext. 131.
The Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island will present “The Mysterious Mr. Manley: How Do You Prove Something Didn’t Happen?” on Sunday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. Presenter Sue Fialkoff will describe her long search for a young relative’s possible second marriage a century ago. Did Eloise Metzger marry a Mr. Manley, as records suggested? IThe program will touch on helpful research strategies including refining your research question, analyzing negative evidence, using nontraditional sources, and placing your research into historical context.
For more information, go to the club website at: http://jgsli.org
The Patchogue-Medford Public Library will be presenting “DNA and Genealogy: Where to Begin?” on Sunday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. The speaker will be Meryl Schumacker. Learn the basics of DNA testing, what you can learn (and what you can’t!), and how it can assist in your genealogy research.
For more information, call 631-654-4700.
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