09 May 2013

BIFHSGO May Monthly Meeting

The next meeting is on Saturday, May 11, 2013

9:00-9:30 Before BIFHSGO Educational Talk

Comparing FTM, Legacy and Rootsmagic - An Overview by Ken McKinlay

9:15-10:00 am Discovery Tables - Selections from Brian O'Regan's original family research with Brian Glenn and Ellen Whisler

10:00-11:30 Monthly Meeting Speaker

Building a One-Name Study: The Influence of Computers, the Internet and DNA by Bill Arthurs

This presentation will feature the Titus one-name study from its inception before the era of computers, through its progression with the advent of the internet, construction of a website, and the use of DNA research. Listen to Bill's interview with Brooke Broadbent in which he talks about his start in genealogy and One-Name studies.

About the Speaker

Bill Arthurs has been active in genealogical research for well over 30 years. He has also been active in BIFHSGO, having given "great moments" talks as well as having several articles published in Anglo Celtic Roots. He is currently the chairman of BIFHSGO's DNA Special Interest Group.

Location: Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Come early and browse our Discovery Tables. Meet with family history experts. Free parking is available in the lots east of the building only on Saturdays. Do not use the lot west of the building.

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