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The next Virtual DNA meeting is on Thursday, June 19th, 2025 at 7 pm.
The topic for this meeting will cover Chapter 5 of the book.
Write Source Citations for DNA
and Documentary Sources
Please come prepared to discuss the topics covered in this chapter.
Here are some Articles that you might want to look at.
DNA Sources, Information, and Evidence: Sorting it All Out (Robin Wirthlin)
Source, Information and Evidence Analysis for a DNA Research Project (Diana Elder)
Here is a relevant podcast,
Analyzing Your Sources in a DNA Research Project (Nicole Elder)
We are presently basing our meetings on the book "Research Like a Pro with DNA", by Diana Elder, Nicole E. Dyer and Robin Wirthlin.
The following handout provides a list of articles relevant to the whole book,
Handout of Articles for the "Research Like a Pro with DNA Series"
Questions contact Vernon Smith
Latest Blog Posts (updated 6/3/2025)
To attend the meeting please REGISTER by clicking on the button above. The Zoom Link will be sent to you in your registration confirmation email. We look forward to seeing you!
We will have a Virtual General Meeting on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 7 pm.
Topic
Not Who He Once Was
Presented by Mary Kircher Roddy
You will be able to attend this meeting virtually by Zoom.
We request that you please REGISTER by clicking on the button above. The Zoom Link will be sent to you in your registration confirmation email. We look forward to seeing you!
The Marin County Genealogical Society Genealogy Social Hour will be
On Vacation
in July, 2025.
We start each meeting with an idea or memories to share and let the discussion flow from there.
This is an opportunity for us to connect and be social while we are staying safe at home.
If you click on the Meeting link above, it will open this event on the website, and then you can click the "Add to my calendar" button, which will allow you to pick the option that matches your calendar of choice.
Saturday Breakfast: July 5, 2025, 9:00 am
Join us for the MCGS Saturday breakfast at
Sam's Place Restaurant
1545 South Novato Blvd (at Center Road)
Novato 94947
MCGS members meet for breakfast at 9:00 on the first Saturday each month A good opportunity to meet in person and a chance for beginners and new members to learn about us!
A Virtual meeting will be held online on Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:30 pm.
We will discuss the book "Lincoln in the Bardo" by George Saunders.
The Virtual DNA meeting will be on Hiatus for July & August, 2025.
We will be back in September, 2025.
Latest Blog Posts (updated 4/8/2025)
We will have a Virtual General Meeting on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 7 pm.
Maps Galore:
Finding & Using Online Maps from the Library of Congress
Presented by Annette Burke Lyttle
The Virtual Writing Group Meeting will be on Hiatus in August, 2025.
We will be back in September.
Writing prompts will be available in the Members area of our site (login required.)
Laurel Hilton is an award-winning author, journalist and 4th generation Californian. She is a writing coach and founder of a 501 c 3 organization for writers called Write on Mamas, and has had her writing featured on stage, radio, in print and online.
The MCGS Virtual DNA meeting will be on Hiatus for July & August, 2025.
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