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November 2018
Genealogy with a Canadian Twist – Mags Gaulden and her work as a member of the Canadian Casualty Identification Team.
Genealogy with a Canadian Twist, hosted by Looking 4 Ancestors Genealogist, Kathryn Lake Hogan, U.E, is a weekly chat about all things Canadian Genealogy. On this particular episode Kathryn will be chatting with Mags Gaulden, a member of the Canadian Casualty Identification Team. The Program identifies newly found remains of missing Canadian war dead prior to 1970 and gives them proper burials. The work Mags is doing is working the identifiable information from the graves, including DNA, to identifying living family…
Find out more »Ottawa Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society
November 24th, City of Ottawa Archives, Tallwood Avenue, Ottawa. DNA and Genealogy - Mr Frogs Wild ride.
Find out more »Merrickville and District Historical Society AGM
Mags will be presenting, The Power of DNA, to the Merrickville and District Historical Society Annual General Meeting. She will discuss the nuts and bolts of how DNA and genealogy can move family histories forward. The DNA of one of Merrickville's founders may make a special appearance during the talk. Please contact the Merrickville and District Historical Society for more on the Annual General Meeting.
Find out more »December 2018
i4gg – San Diego
WikiTree In The House! I will be attending the 2018 International Genetic Genealogy Conference in San Diego and will be sporting the latest in WikiTree Orange. See if you can find me - it will be like where's waldo, but with an orange twist! This event is sponsored by the Institute for Genetic Genealogy and happens December 7th to 9th at the Sheraton Mission Valley. I4GG
Find out more »February 2019
Roots Tech 2019 – WikiTree in the House!
I'll be one of many WikiTree splashes of orange at Roots Tech 2019. Stop by the WikiTree booth to meet some of the people you have only met Virtually - Chris Whitten, Eowyn Langholf, Jaime Nelson, Me (Mags), Michael Stills, Peter Roberts, Karen Tobo, Susie McCleod, Sarah Rojas, Barbara Shoff, and more! I will be the one in Orange with the biggest smile and hugs to boot! Come by the WikiTree Booth at 11:00AM on Friday for our WikiTree Photo!…
Find out more »March 2019
The Surname Society AGM/Conference 2019
Surname Projects and DNA Projects, What is the difference? Is it all YDNA? Can we use mtDNA to further a Surname Study? What about XDNA, isn't X only handed down from the Mother to the daughter (no it's not), can it help? And what about auDNA, how can knowing information back to our 64, 4th great grandparents give us anything about our Surname? We will explore all the DNA avenues which might be helpful in working your Surname Project. It's…
Find out more »June 2019
The Genealogy Show, Birmingham England, 11.30am – 12.30pm, June 7, 2019
Forensic Genealogy and Adoption - Betty Jean's Story For adoptees, finding genealogy for your family is a seriously daunting task. Betty Jean is a 90-year-old Adoptee with no paperwork or information to go on. Other than her adopted birth certificate and small hints from her adoptive parents, she knows nothing. Walk through the steps needed to find her father and open up her paternal genealogy. For more on Betty Jean's Story - as it happened - check out the Blog…
Find out more »The Genealogy Show
Mags will be lending her bit of Canadian/Carolinian spin to this Birmingham, England based Genealogy show! She will be talking about: Forensic Genealogy and Adoption – Betty Jean’s Story Finding Genealogy for your family can become a seriously daunting task if you are adopted. Betty Jean is a 90-year-old Adoptee with no paperwork or information to go on, other than her adopted birth certificate and small hints from her adoptive parents. Walk through the steps needed to find her father.…
Find out more »October 2019
Grandma’s Genes in Oakville!
Grandma's Genes in Oakville! Wednesday, October 09 6:30pm - 8:30pm I'll be dropping by the Oakville Library Genealogy meetup on October 9th. "Whether you’re new to genealogy or an experienced researcher, come learn in this informal seminar setting. Here’s a chance to ask and answer questions about your genealogical research from your fellow family historians and get some tips and tricks! Thinking of stopping by? Register in advance to ensure a seat! Brought to you in partnership with Ontario Ancestors…
Find out more »Grandma’s Genes in Hamilton!
Hamilton Branch Family History Night The Power of DNA WHEN: October 10, 2019 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm WHERE: Hamilton Public Library 55 York Blvd Hamilton - Wentworth Room COST: Free
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