Family History ACT

Digital Assets Management Special Interest Group (Convenor Danny O’Neill) Meeting based on the collaborative model with discussion and support to members wanting to explore how to manage their computer files, photos, documents and the like on all platforms, for our precious assets in digital form.

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.

Convict Special Interest Group (convenor Michele Rainger) meets on the second Wednesday of each even month in the Education Room. The topic tonight is "Supporting Each Other in Convict Research".  Part 1: Irish Convists to Port Jackson presented by Peter Mayberry and Part 2: “Tips and Tricks in Convict Research” facilitated by Michele Rainger.

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

Writers Special Interest Group (convenor Clare McGuiness) meets on the third Saturday of every month except January and December in the Education Room.  All members welcome.  For room setup purposes email Clare at writers_SIG@familyhistoryact.org.au if you are attending.

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, and planning.  We will look at how to take your family history further.

Legacy Users Group (convenor Julie Hesse) meets on the third Thursday of each month in the Education room. Contact Julie (bnjhesse@grapevine.com.au).

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.

Continental Special Interest Group (convenor Raoul Middelmann) meet 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.

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

Monthly Meeting TBA

Reunion & Mac Support Users Group (convenor Danny O’Neill) meets on the first Friday of every month except January in the Education Room.  We will be looking at Filing Systems and other Mac and Reunion questions.  Contact Danny 60done@gmail.com

Family Tree Maker (FTM) Users Group (contact Support Team) 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

Irish Special Interest Group (convenor Barbara Moore). There are six meetings per year, held on the first Saturday of February, then the second Saturday of March, May, July, September and November.

This month's topic "The Great Irish Family 1845-1849". Contact Barbara at bmoore123@iinet.net.au

DNA Special Interest Group (convenors Elizabeth Hannan, Marilyn Woodward and Sue Barrett) meets on the second Saturday of every odd month except for January at 12.30pm to 2pm in the Education Room.  All welcome!  This group will meet after the Irish SIG following a lunch break, so bring a lunch if also attending the Irish SIG. Please come along if you can, but for room setup purposes please send an email to dna.sig@familyhistoryact.org.au

New Members Course - Education Session: Where do I Start - beginning your family history with Brian Buckley and The HAGSOC Library with Barb Toohey. The venue is the HAGSOC Education Room for this members-only education event. There is no cost and afternoon tea is provided. Check the Courses page for details and registration

Legacy Users Group (convenor Julie Hesse) meets on the third Thursday of each month in the Education room. Contact Julie on bnjhesse@grapevine.com.au