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MISSION The purpose of the Mount Vernon Genealogical Society, Inc. is to encourage the affiliation of persons interested in the pursuit of their ancestral heritage and to promote fellowship and cooperation among them. To stimulate and provide instruction in the use of genealogical research methodology and adherence to standards of accuracy and thoroughness in genealogical research. To provide a forum for the sharing of knowledge gained by individual members in their own research, and to collect, preserve, and disseminate genealogical, biographical and historical knowledge and information. |
Republic of Ireland. This group meets at the Hollin Hall Senior Center, before the monthly MVGS meeting on the third Tuesday of the month at 10:30 AM. If you are interested in participating, please let me know either by e-mail at gac@cheerful.com, or at the next MVGS meeting. Check here for the latest SIG Information. The Methodology SIG meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 1:30 PM in the MVGS library. The programs will be of interest to both beginning and intermediate level researchers and will cover various types of records, researching in various facilities, and how to solve research problems. Unlike the other SIGs that cover geographic areas, the programs will not relate to a specific geographic area. Reminder notices announcing the topic for the month as well as any handouts will be emailed prior to each meeting. To be included on the email list send an email to Chuck Mason at cgrs791@netscape.com . Please include your name, email address, and telephone number in your email. Check here for latest SIG information. |
| Tuesday Feb 21, 2012 |
| Hollin Hall Senior Center 1:00 PM, Room 112 |
| General Meeting |
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| Mapping the Neighborhood to Understand Our Ancestor’s Lives |
Our February program is: “Mapping the Neighborhood to
Understand Our Ancestor’s Lives” presented by Charles S.
"Chuck" Mason, Jr. CG SM
Where did our ancestors live, shop, work, attend church,
and go for recreation? Coordinating the information found
in our ancestors records with maps of the area and time-
period where they lived can reveal a great deal about their
lives.
Chuck specializing in Southern New Jersey and 19th and
20th Century Death Records. He is a 1996 and 2001 graduate
of NIGR, has lectured at the institute, and is a past president
of the NIGR Alumni Association. He is also past president of
both the Fairfax and the Mount Vernon Genealogical
Societies
Chuck teaches genealogy classes for the Fairfax County
Adult Education program, grades lesson for the NGS home
study course and has lectured at many of the genealogical
societies in the Washington DC area, Virginia Genealogical
Society, the Virginia Beach Genealogical Society, Gloucester
County NJ Historical Society, the International Association
of Jewish Genealogical Societies annual conference, and the
Federation of Genealogical Societies' conference.
Chuck is a co-host of Tracing Your Family Roots
(tracingroots.nova.org) at Fairfax Cable Television Channel
10. In July 2009 he received the Distinguished Service Award
from NGS and the MVGS Sustained Service Award in 2010.
Understand Our Ancestor’s Lives” presented by Charles S.
"Chuck" Mason, Jr. CG SM
Where did our ancestors live, shop, work, attend church,
and go for recreation? Coordinating the information found
in our ancestors records with maps of the area and time-
period where they lived can reveal a great deal about their
lives.
Chuck specializing in Southern New Jersey and 19th and
20th Century Death Records. He is a 1996 and 2001 graduate
of NIGR, has lectured at the institute, and is a past president
of the NIGR Alumni Association. He is also past president of
both the Fairfax and the Mount Vernon Genealogical
Societies
Chuck teaches genealogy classes for the Fairfax County
Adult Education program, grades lesson for the NGS home
study course and has lectured at many of the genealogical
societies in the Washington DC area, Virginia Genealogical
Society, the Virginia Beach Genealogical Society, Gloucester
County NJ Historical Society, the International Association
of Jewish Genealogical Societies annual conference, and the
Federation of Genealogical Societies' conference.
Chuck is a co-host of Tracing Your Family Roots
(tracingroots.nova.org) at Fairfax Cable Television Channel
10. In July 2009 he received the Distinguished Service Award
from NGS and the MVGS Sustained Service Award in 2010.
The New England SIG concentrates on pre-Civil War research
in all the New England States, plus New York. Meetings
alternate monthly between the MVGS Research Center in
Hollin Hall and the Mclean Family History Center, 3034 Great
Falls Street, in Falls Church. Check here for the latest SIG
Information.
German Special Interest Group
The German SIG exists to explore our German-speaking
immigrant ancestors and their lives. Our presentations are
given primarily by members of the SIG who can share their
experiences and discoveries. We meet the 3rd Monday of the
month (unless it falls on a holiday) from 1:00-3:00 at Kings Park
Library in the meeting room. All are welcome. Check here for
the latest SIG Information.
The German SIG exists to explore our German-speaking
immigrant ancestors and their lives. Our presentations are
given primarily by members of the SIG who can share their
experiences and discoveries. We meet the 3rd Monday of the
month (unless it falls on a holiday) from 1:00-3:00 at Kings Park
Library in the meeting room. All are welcome. Check here for
the latest SIG Information.
Megan Smolenyak is a noted genealogist and author:"Hey,
America, Your Roots Are Showing" Book Signings:
February 15, 2012 - Bethesda, MD - Barnes & Noble - 4801
Bethesda Avenue, 7:00 pm
February 16, 2012 - McLean, VA - 7851L Tyson's Corner Center,
7:00 pm
Info on the book is available here:
America, Your Roots Are Showing" Book Signings:
February 15, 2012 - Bethesda, MD - Barnes & Noble - 4801
Bethesda Avenue, 7:00 pm
February 16, 2012 - McLean, VA - 7851L Tyson's Corner Center,
7:00 pm
Info on the book is available here: