Date: 16 September 2026
Location: Zoom
Time: 2:00 pm. – 3:00 pm.
Meeting link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86362613934
FamilySearch User Group, facilitated by Jean Hoffman.
Zoom meeting to discuss our issues and successes in all aspects of FamilySearch. We will meet via Zoom on the third Wednesday. All questions, how-to, how it works, tips and success stories welcome.
Date: 19 September 2026
Location: Hybrid
Time: Starts at 9:30 am. – 2:00 pm.
Members and guests requesting a free zoom link MUST fill out the registration form here.
Once you register you will be given a confirmation message, save that message. It gives you the (JOIN button) way to join the meeting. DON’T lose it, it is good for both morning and afternoon sessions.
Meeting schedule:
9:30 am – General business and announcements.
9:45 am – Mary Milne Jamba will present “DNA Points the Way, But Records Build the Tree: Understanding What Genetic Genealogy Can and Can’t Prove”
11:00 am – Family Tree Maker user group or RootsMagic and TMG user group with Jean Hoffman.
12:00 Noon – Take a break or bring a lunch and join other CAGG members for a social hour and lunch on Zoom.
1:00 pm – Genealogy Technology: – presented by Jean Hoffman.
Date: 17 October 2026
Location: Hybrid
Time: Starts at 9:30 am. – 2:00 pm.
Members and guests requesting a free zoom link MUST fill out the registration form here.
Once you register you will be given a confirmation message, save that message. It gives you the (JOIN button) way to join the meeting. DON’T lose it, it is good for both morning and afternoon sessions.
Meeting schedule:
9:30 am – General business and announcements.
9:45 am – “Find Your American Ancestor Using Canadian Records” presented by Kathryn Lake Hogan.
Even if your family never mentioned Canada, your ancestors may have crossed the border for reasons you’ve never imagined. This presentation explores the various circumstances that brought Americans and immigrants to Canada, including entry through Canadian ports, land acquisition, and migration en route to the United States. Others experienced life events in Canada, such as births, marriages, or deaths or came seeking employment, visiting relatives, or escaping poverty and persecution. Canada was also a refuge for freedom seekers via the Underground Railroad and a place where Americans enlisted during the world wars. Discover records and strategies to uncover these overlooked stories.
11:00 am – Family Tree Maker user group or RootsMagic and TMG user group with Jean Hoffman.
12:00 Noon – Take a break or bring a lunch and join other CAGG members for a social hour and lunch on Zoom.
1:00 pm – Genealogy Technology: – presented by Jean Hoffman.
Date: 21 October 2026
Location: Zoom
Time: 2:00 pm. – 3:00 pm.
Meeting link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86362613934
FamilySearch User Group, facilitated by Jean Hoffman.
Zoom meeting to discuss our issues and successes in all aspects of FamilySearch. We will meet via Zoom on the third Wednesday. All questions, how-to, how it works, tips and success stories welcome.
Date: 18 November 2026
Location: Zoom
Time: 2:00 pm. – 3:00 pm.
Meeting link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86362613934
FamilySearch User Group, facilitated by Jean Hoffman.
Zoom meeting to discuss our issues and successes in all aspects of FamilySearch. We will meet via Zoom on the third Wednesday. All questions, how-to, how it works, tips and success stories welcome.
Date: 21 November 2026
Location: Hybrid
Time: Starts at 9:30 am. – 2:00 pm.
Members and guests requesting a free zoom link MUST fill out the registration form here.
Once you register you will be given a confirmation message, save that message. It gives you the (JOIN button) way to join the meeting. DON’T lose it, it is good for both morning and afternoon sessions.
Meeting Schedule:
9:30 am – General business and announcements.
9:45 am – “Mastering the Art of Reading Old Handwriting: Strategies for Success” presented by Carla Cegielski
Learning to read old handwriting can be time-consuming and requires patience. This presentation offers several strategies for deciphering old handwriting.
11:00 am – Family Tree Maker user group with Michele Frank or RootsMagic and TMG user group with Jean Hoffman.
12:00 Noon – Take a break or bring a lunch and join other CAGG members for a social hour and lunch on Zoom.
1:00 pm – Genealogy Technology, presented by Jean Hoffman.
Date: 19 December 2026
Location: Zoom only
Time: Starts at 9:30 am. – 12:00 0m.
Members and guests requesting a free zoom link MUST fill out the registration form here. (Link coming soon)
Once you register you will be given a confirmation message, save that message. It gives you the (JOIN button) way to join the meeting. DON’T lose it.
Meeting Schedule:
9:30 am – General business and announcements.
9:45 am – “America at 250! Researching Your Revolutionary Ancestors” presented by Scott Norrick
2026 marks the 250-year anniversary of America’s signing of the Declaration of Independence. At the time of America’s independence, the population of the American colonies was about 2.7 million. While 1776 is a pivotal year, the war for independence (the Revolutionary War) was fought from 1775-1783. About 500 thousand Americans served in the Patriots’ cause in some capacity.
This presentation will provide a deep dive into discovering and researching your revolutionary ancestors. It will cover the top resources, strategies, websites, libraries, archives, and organizations for learning more about your ancestors at our nation’s founding. Resources and documents available at the National Archives, DAR, SAR, as well as state and local organizations will be included. The presentation will also reveal that many colonists did not support independence and supported the British/Tory cause. It is an exciting time to jump in and learn as much as you can about your revolutionary ancestors!
11:00 am – members chance to discuss events (no user groups or GenTech)
Date: 16 January 2027
Location: Zoom
Time: Starts at 9:30 am. – 2:00 pm.
Members and guests requesting a free zoom link MUST fill out the registration form here. (Link coming soon)
Once you register you will be given a confirmation message, save that message. It gives you the (JOIN button) way to join the meeting. DON’T lose it, it is good for both morning and afternoon sessions.
Meeting Schedule:
9:30 am – General business and announcements.
9:45 am – “Online Resources of the American Antiquarian Society” presented by Caroline Stoffel.
The American Antiquarian Society (AAS) cultivates a deeper understanding of the American past, grounded in its ever-growing collection of printed and manuscript sources. Caroline Stoffel, the online services librarian of The American Antiquarian Society will explain their resources.
11:00 am – Family Tree Maker user group with Michele Frank or RootsMagic and TMG user group with Jean Hoffman.
12:00 Noon – Take a break or bring a lunch and join other CAGG members for a social hour and lunch on Zoom.
1:00 pm – Genealogy Technology, presented by Jean Hoffman.
Date: 20 January 2027
Location: Zoom
Time: 2:00 pm. – 3:00 pm.
Meeting link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86362613934
FamilySearch User Group, facilitated by Jean Hoffman.
Zoom meeting to discuss our issues and successes in all aspects of FamilySearch. We will meet via Zoom on the third Wednesday. All questions, how-to, how it works, tips and success stories welcome.
Date: 17 February 2027
Location: Zoom
Time: 2:00 pm. – 3:00 pm.
Meeting link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86362613934
FamilySearch User Group, facilitated by Jean Hoffman.
Zoom meeting to discuss our issues and successes in all aspects of FamilySearch. We will meet via Zoom on the third Wednesday. All questions, how-to, how it works, tips and success stories welcome.
Date: 20 February 2027
Location: Zoom
Time: Starts at 9:30 am. – 2:00 pm.
Members and guests requesting a free zoom link MUST fill out the registration form here. (Link coming soon)
Once you register you will be given a confirmation message, save that message. It gives you the (JOIN button) way to join the meeting. DON’T lose it, it is good for both morning and afternoon sessions.
Meeting Schedule:
9:30 am – General business and announcements.
9:45 am – TBA
11:00 am – Family Tree Maker user group with Michele Frank or RootsMagic and TMG user group with Jean Hoffman.
12:00 Noon – Take a break or bring a lunch and join other CAGG members for a social hour and lunch on Zoom.
1:00 pm – Genealogy Technology, presented by Jean Hoffman.
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