Family History ACT

Monthly meeting TBA

Convict Special Interest Group (convenor Michele Rainger) meets on the second Wednesday of each even month. Tonight’s topic is “Convicts on Norfolk Island” presented by Jenni Bird and Barbara Moore”.  For more information please contact Michele Rainger at michelerainger@gmail.com

FTM Users Group is for all users of Family Tree Maker - from just beginner to very experienced.  Please contact ftm_sug@familyhistoryact.org.au for any information.

Library is closed over the Easter weekend.

Library is closed over the Easter weekend.

Legacy Users Group (convenor Julie Hesse) meets in the Education Room on the third Thursday of each month.

Heraldry Special Interest Group (convenor Niel Gunson) meets on the third Thursday every even month except Dec.  For details and venue, contact Niel on 6248 0971.

Writers Special Interest Group (convenor Clare McGuiness). All members welcome.  For room set up purposes please email writers_sig@familyhistoryact.org.au if you are attending.

Beginning Family History is a tightly focused review of all aspects of conducting successful, secure and fun research into your family.  Session 1 covers the topics of guiding principles, record keeping, use of vital records and the role of DNA. Please see the Courses page for details, or contact registration@familyhistoryact.org.au with any queries.

Beginning Family History Session 2 covers the variety and scope of where information on your family might be found. It will cover the specific groups of convicts, women, emigrants and the military.  We will look at using libraries, archives and newspapers.

Continental Special Interest Group (convenor Raoul Middelmann) meets in the Library on the fourth Saturday of every even-numbered month (except December).

Practical Procedures in the Library – Education Session. Making best use of the HAGSOC Library with Jeanette Hahn. These sessions are not just for those new to the Library but for anyone wishing to improve their knowledge and make the most of our own really fabulous resource. Bookings are required. Four places available per session as we will be using the computers in each room. Register at HAGSOC Library- 6251 7004 in the designated folder.

Morning Tea Chats … at Pauline’s Parlour: Education Session. Having a problem with your research, or not sure where to start? Come along to our round table chats, over a cup of tea, to discuss your problem. You may also just like to come along and join in the discussions on various topics. We meet on the last Tuesday of each month. No bookings required. Contact Pauline paulineramage@netspace.net.au

DNA Drop In Clinic No bookings required. Have you had a DNA Test and don't know what it means or how to use the results in family research?? Join in this round table group to discuss your specific questions/problems on DNA. Contact: dna.sig@familyhistoryact.org.au

Reunion & Mac Support Users Group (convenor Danny O’Neill) meets on the first Friday of every month (except January) in the Education Room.  Contact Danny 60done@gmail.com

Beginning Family History Session 3 looks at making sense of your family history. We cover genealogical proof standards, the importance of understanding the historical and social context of when your family lived, and using these to advance your research.  We will look at how to take your family history further.

Monthly Meeting TBA

Irish Special Interest Group (convenor Barbara Moore). Frank Atkinson will be speaking on “Finding my lost grandfather” and Pauline Haldane telling us about her book “Paddy’s Legacy”. There are six meetings per year, held on the first Saturday of February, then the second Saturday of March, May, July, September and November. Contact Barbara at bmoore123@iinet.net.au

DNA Special Interest Group (convenors Elizabeth Hannan, Sue Barrett and Marilyn Woodward) meets on the second Saturday of every odd month (except January) in the Education Room.  All welcome!  This group will meet after the Irish SIG following a lunch break, so bring lunch if also attending the Irish SIG. For room setup purposes send an email to dna.sig@familyhistoryact.org.au

Family Tree Maker (FTM) Users Group (convenor Support Group) meets on the second Thursday of each month (except January) in the Education Room. Contact the Support team at ftm.sug@familyhistoryact.org.au or come along to any meeting.