Within driving distance of the Twin Cities? Why not join us and see our library in person?

Our September and October webinars will include a live audience at the Minnesota Genealogy Center in Mendota Heights. Linger after the presentation for networking over lunch. You can BYO food or order lunch when you register. The Minnesota Genealogy Center is located in Mendota Heights near the MSP airport and Mall of America map

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Saturday, September 28 at 10:30 am Central

What is Your “Brick Wall”? A panel discussion

presented by Tom Rice, CG and Kathy Lund

a hybrid event with a live audience in Mendota Heights, Minnesota
$15 for IGSI members; $20 for non-members

Ugh!!! You may have reached a point in your research that you can’t seem to get beyond. This can be so frustrating! Let experts Tom Rice and Kathy Lund help you move forward with new strategies and tactics. Examples galore will inspire you to break down those walls in your family tree. Don’t miss this! It’s just what you need as we head inside from all our summer activities. Can’t attend on September 28? Register anyway and get a free link to the recording and handout.

Register here: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/your-brick-wall

The member Discount Code is posted on the member-only webpage (link).

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Thursday, October 10 – join our virtual social gaggle  

Come one, come all – no need to be a member, or to register. Just drop in!
6:30 – 8:00 pm Central on Zoom

Sometimes the best tips and strategies come from a family historian sitting next to you! Perhaps another IGSI friend finally figured out how to a thing you’re struggling with… or never thought of. Learn, share, and be inspired by each other! Bring your successes, challenges, questions, and interesting stories to our IGSI Social Gaggle!

We’ll start out with a quick intro, then a round or introductions, followed by a brief discussion of a Visit to the Cemetery. Following that segment, we’ll open the “floor” to share or query the “brain trust” in this session. Join our virtual coffee klatch of genealogists, professional and aspiring. Feel free to share this event with your friends.

Join the gathering on Zoom

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84027005364?pwd=6mG9zbaxBWN2hBSkAQ0aX3WQ5hglOr.1

Meeting ID: 840 2700 5364

Passcode: 185342

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Saturday, October 19 – at 10:30 am Central

Genealogy Detective Skills: Following Clues from the Census

presented by J. H. (“Jay”) Fonkert, CG

a hybrid event with a live audience in Mendota Heights, Minnesota
$15 for IGSI members; $20 for non-members

Census records are the bread and butter of genealogical research. A census enumeration anchors your ancestors in a time and place, but also offers clues to family migrations and family dynamics. You might just reveal blended families, clues to migration routes, and relatives “in the hood.” Expect census errors and double enumerations. Wonder how to make sense of pre-1850 tick marks? Let’s discuss.

You can enjoy this presentation at the live event in Minnesota or as part of our virtual audience. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A and discussion until the scheduled end time, when the broadcast and recording will stop. Attendees at the live event can linger for social time after the program, and have the option of ordering a box lunch in advance. Can’t attend the live broadcast? Register anyway and get a free link to the recording and handout.

Register here: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/census-records

The member Discount Code is posted on the member-only webpage (link).

Research can never be considered closed and must always
be reconsidered should new evidence be found.
Donn Devine, cited on page 94 by ES Mills & RB Lennon,
Tips & Quips for the Family Historian, 2017, Genealogical Publishing Co.

Education Team: Trish Little-Taylor & Walt Rothwell
Irish Genealogical Society International
1385 Mendota Heights Road Suite 100
Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55120 • USA

Visit our website at: www.irishgenealogical.org

You can reach the IGSI Education team at Education@IrishGenealogical.org