Topics of Meetings Held in 2005-2006
September
20, 2005 |
"Immigration
and Naturalization Records" - Donna Moughty
As a country of immigrants, family researchers at some point reach
their immigrant ancestor. This lecture explores various ports of entry
and the process of naturalization for our ancestors.
Donna Moughty, a former Regional
Sales Manager for a technology company, has been conducting family
research for over 15 years. She teaches classes for beginners and
lectures on a variety of subjects including Internet and Irish
research. |
November
15, 2005 |
"Who Gets
Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?" - Nancy Malling
This presentation which focuses on the unique issues related to
passing on personal possessions is based on a course developed by
social workers and attorneys at the University of Minnesota. It
outlines a number of practical strategies to ease the transition of
downsizing personal possessions and help to avoid conflicts among
family members. Planning for the transfer of items that have
sentimental value is a major challenge for everyone - and is a process
that has emotional as well as economic consequences.
Nancy Malling, attorney and
genealogist is an active volunteer in New Canaan. She currently serves
as program chairman of the New Canaan branch of AAUW, American
Association of University Women and president of a local investment
club. She teaches Genealogy courses and “Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie
Plate” at the Lapham Community Center. She has served on the New
Canaan Board of Human Services and Nursing and Home Care, Inc. |
January
15, 2006
CANCELLED |
"Members Sharing
with Members"
An open forum where attendees can discuss their research problems and
see if others have suggestions to help them. Attendees are also
invited to share research breakthroughs and how they did it. We
especially encourage questions and discussions of problems related to
computers at this meeting. |
March 21,
2006 |
"What Can You
Do With a Scanner?" - Bernie Rudberg
Bernie Rudberg will discuss what a scanner is and how it works; types
of scanners; and things you can do with scanned image files. He will
demonstrate various ways that genealogists can use scanners in their
research and discuss software packages that can help. He'll also
discuss working with images from digital cameras. Digital image files
open possibilities--the only limit is your imagination!
Mr. Rudberg is retired, after having
spent four years in Navy electronics and 35 years as an engineer with
IBM. He is now actively involved in railroad history and restoration,
and is using computers and digital imaging to preserve railroad
history. |
May 16,
2006 |
"Saving The
Homestead of Revolutionary War Major Abraham Fort!” - Ginny Buechle
and Judy Wolf
In early May 2004 as this early
Homestead located at 2228 South Road, Poughkeepsie was being prepared
for demolition, the Town of Poughkeepsie Historic Preservation
Commission determined that the Homestead might be one of the oldest
remaining structures in the town, hailing back to the Fort family who
were active in the Revolutionary War. Through the efforts of the
community and individuals who later formed the Fort Homestead
Association, the Homestead was saved in the nick of time.
Learn more about the goals of the Association and the genealogy of the
locally prominent Fort Family! A walk down memory lane through "The
Farms" focusing on the period 1911- 1944 when the homestead was owned
by the Dickerson family and operated as a working farm will also be
presented. |
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