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TIG April Meeting - Christine Cohen - Mysterious Codes: Passenger Manifests Letters and Numbers
14-Apr-2026
Location: Zoom
14-Apr-2026
Location: Zoom
Mastering AncestryDNA Pro Tools Workshop - Part 1
09-May-2026
This two-part workshop will teach you how to use the AncestryDNA Pro Tools to help find your ancestors using DNA. Part 1 will cover the fundamentals of DNA analysis, including color-coding your DNA matches, using custom tags and labels, advanced filtering techniques, strategic sorting methods, documentation with custom notes, and workflow development and integration.
All participants will need a laptop or tablet with internet access, an active Ancestry.com account with DNA results and Pro Tools subscription, and personal research goals with key ancestors identified.
Part 2 of this workshop will follow on 30 May 2026.
Location: Henrietta Public Library - Community Room
625 Calkins Road
Rochester, NY 14623
09-May-2026
AncestryDNA ProTools Workshop - Part 1
This two-part workshop will teach you how to use the AncestryDNA Pro Tools to help find your ancestors using DNA. Part 1 will cover the fundamentals of DNA analysis, including color-coding your DNA matches, using custom tags and labels, advanced filtering techniques, strategic sorting methods, documentation with custom notes, and workflow development and integration.
All participants will need a laptop or tablet with internet access, an active Ancestry.com account with DNA results and Pro Tools subscription, and personal research goals with key ancestors identified.
Part 2 of this workshop will follow on 30 May 2026.
Location: Henrietta Public Library - Community Room
625 Calkins Road
Rochester, NY 14623
Family Tree Maker 2024 Overview
27-May-2026
Join the Technology Interest Group for a special hybrid meeting featuring Mark Olsen of Family Tree Maker. Mark will demonstrate the features of FTM, giving us tips on how to use it effectively.
One lucky participant will win a copy of Family Tree Maker 2024.
Location: Zoom
27-May-2026
Family Tree Maker Overview
Join the Technology Interest Group for a special hybrid meeting featuring Mark Olsen of Family Tree Maker. Mark will demonstrate the features of FTM, giving us tips on how to use it effectively.
One lucky participant will win a copy of Family Tree Maker 2024.
Location: Zoom
What's Happening with Family Tree Maker?
27-May-2026
Mark Olsen, the genealogical society ambassador from Family Tree Maker, will join us for this informational webinar demonstrating the latest features available on Family Tree Maker.
One lucky participant will win a free copy of Family Tree Maker.
Location: Zoom
27-May-2026
Mark Olsen, the genealogical society ambassador from Family Tree Maker, will join us for this informational webinar demonstrating the latest features available on Family Tree Maker.
One lucky participant will win a free copy of Family Tree Maker.
Location: Zoom
Mastering AncestryDNA Pro Tools Workshop - Part 2
30-May-2026
This is a continuation of the workshop that began on 9 May. You may attend Part 2 even if you missed Part 1.
Topics to be covered in this session include:
Location: Henrietta Public Library - Community Room
645 Calkins Road
Henrietta, NY 14667
30-May-2026
This is a continuation of the workshop that began on 9 May. You may attend Part 2 even if you missed Part 1.
Topics to be covered in this session include:
- Review & Advanced Analysis Mindset
- Shared Match Analysis
- Building Match Clusters
- Leeds Method with ProTools
- Challenging Research Scenarios
- DNA and Documentary Research Integration
- Advanced Tools and Techniques
- Your Personal DNA Research Plan
Location: Henrietta Public Library - Community Room
645 Calkins Road
Henrietta, NY 14667
TIG June Meeting - Cynthia Patton - Boots on the Ground - Never Forget the Importance of In-Person Research
09-Jun-2026
Location: Zoom
09-Jun-2026
Location: Zoom