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• CAGGNI January 2025 Newsletter Deadline

  • When
    23 Dec 2024
  • Location
    email to newsletter @ caggni.org

  We would love to have you write an article for our newsletter!

  Members are invited and encouraged to submit material to newsletter @ caggni.org. You can write up whatever you think would be of interest to the group in 500-1,000 words (roughly) for the average-sized composition. Or send us smaller items, websites or tips. 

  We would especially welcome:

  • Research findings (how you broke a brick wall, solved a mystery, etc.).
  • Family stories.
  • Preparation for library or archive research trips.
  • Research methodology and techniques.
    
  • How to request documents from the National Archives or other repositories.
    
  • Updates on commercial genealogical data sites.
    
  • Tips from the SIGs: RootsMagic + The Master Genealogist, Family Tree Maker, Reunion, DNA, Internet, Colonial and Storytellers.
    
  • What's ahead in computer technology.
  • Genealogy apps and practices for the iPhone, Android, etc.
    
  • Suggestions of blog sites or other genealogy sites of interest.
    
  • Submit a favorite ancestral or cemetery photograph.

   Send all submissions to newsletter @ caggni.org.

  (Note: CAGGNI does not claim copyright for photographs submitted by members; copyright belongs to the photographer.)
  

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• Internet Special Interest Group - 9 Jan 2025

  • When
    09 Jan 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Internet Special Interest Group - 9 Jan 2025

  Internet genealogical services include Ancestry, Family Search, My Heritage, Find My Past, WikiTree and tools useful to the genealogist such as AI.  The Internet Special Interest Group intends to review questions about these services and have a dialog on the advantages and features of the services used by members.  This complements the features available from computer programs such as Family Tree Maker or RootsMagic that exploit the online databases available from these internet services.
  

  Today's Topic: TBA

  More about today's topic will be posted prior to the event.

  SIG Lead: Alan Wilson

  CAGGNI SIGs are for members only. 

  Meeting Style: The Internet SIG is Zoom only. For the Zoom Link see caggni.org/Zoom-links. Access to this page requires a CAGGNI member login. Please ensure your full name is visible. You may need to use the Rename function (at the upper right of the window where your face appears) if your full name is not shown. 

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• Roots Magic / The Master Genealogist SIG - 11 Jan 2025

  • When
    11 Jan 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Roots Magic / The Master Genealogist Special Interest Group - 11 Jan 2025

  The RM + TMG SIG is for members interested in the operation and features of the computer programs for genealogy databases RootsMagic and The Master Genealogist.  

  This CAGGNI Group meets to discuss and share knowledge and experience in using computer programs to research, record, display and share genealogical data.  Also helping each other gain a better understanding of the programs and other useful related computer software.  Users of all levels are welcome to join this group.

  SIG Lead: Larry Olson

  CAGGNI SIGs are for members only. 

  Meeting Style: Virtual (Zoom)
  

  Zoom Attendees: For the Zoom Link see caggni.org/Zoom-links. Access to this page requires a CAGGNI member login. Please ensure your full name is visible. You may need to use the Rename function (at the upper right of the window where your face appears) if your full name is not shown. 

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• Genealogy from A to Z - Thomas MacEntee

  • When
    18 Jan 2025
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Genealogy from A to Z

  by Thomas MacEntee

  With genealogy expert Thomas MacEntee as presenter, you can participate in a fun, fast paced, and educational genealogy trivia game. Every participant will receive a handout at the END of the adventure complete with genealogy trivia questions and answers!

  Thomas MacEntee is a guy with a love of punk rock music but also art history who somehow "fell" into the technology industry years ago. He left a lucrative tech career to pursue his love of family history and genealogy. Technology and historical research seem like opposites, but "tech people" like Thomas are needed to guide you through the maze of options so you can find your ancestors and bring their stories to life.

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• DNA Special Interest Group - 18 Jan 2025

  • When
    18 Jan 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  DNA Special Interest Group - 18 Jan 2025

  Today's Topic: Autosomal Case Studies

  Case studies using Autsomal DNA will be our focus for January. If you have a story you'd like to share, reach out to Michelle and we'll try to work it in.

  About the DNA SIG
  

  This group focuses on learning the methods for analyzing DNA test results. We study topics such as autosomal DNA, mitochondrial DNA, Y-DNA and surname projects, X-DNA and ancestral admixture results. We'll also investigate third-party tools for analyzing your raw data and comparing DNA and gedcom data with test kit results from companies besides the one you tested with.

  DNA can break down genealogical brick walls once thought impenetrable – but only if you know how.

  This SIG endeavors to be interactive and welcomes your questions. Get ready to put your DNA results to work for you!

  SIG Lead: Michelle Wilson

  Future Topics: If you have a topic you would like to present or see presented, please reach out to Michelle at DNA @ caggni.org.

  Meeting Style: While this SIG is typically hybrid., for January it will be on Zoom (only). Remote joiners can join using the link for the DNA SIG on the Zoom Links page. You will need to be logged in. When Zooming, please ensure your full name is visible. You may need to use the Rename function (at the upper right of the window where your face appears) if your full name is not shown. 

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• Board Meeting - 28 Jan 2025

  • When
    28 Jan 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Board Meeting - 28 Jan 2025

  All members of the Board of Directors are requested to be present for this meeting. 
  

  CAGGNI members are welcome to attend.

  Meeting Style: Virtual (Zoom)

  Link see caggni.org/Zoom-links. Access to this page requires a CAGGNI member login. Please ensure your full name is visible. You may need to use the Rename function (at the upper right of the window where your face appears) if your full name is not shown. Zoomers not presenting their full name as known to CAGGNI will be de-admitted.

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• Reunion Special Interest Group - 1 Feb 2025

  • When
    01 Feb 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Reunion Special Interest Group - 1 Feb 2025

  Calling all Apple users!  Reunion is a genealogy software designed specifically for Macintosh and also available as an app for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.  Learn the tips and tricks that will have you utilizing this highly regarded program to its fullest.

  Today's Topic: TBA

  More about today's topic will be posted prior to the event.

  SIG Lead: Bruce Christopher

  CAGGNI SIGs are for members only. 

  Meeting Style: The Reunion SIG is Zoom only. For the Zoom link see caggni.org/Zoom-links. Access to this page requires a CAGGNI member login. Please ensure your full name is visible. You may need to use the Rename function (at the upper right of the window where your face appears) if your full name is not shown. 

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• Colonial America SIG - 8 Feb 2025

  • When
    08 Feb 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Colonial America SIG - 8 Feb 2025

  The Colonial SIG explores America during the Colonial Period. Past meetings have focused on individual colonies (Rhode Island, Virginia, etc.), conflicts such as the French and Indian Wars and Bacon's Rebellion, the Indian Slave Trade, land transactions, and much more.
  

  Today's Topic: TBA

  More about today's topic will be posted prior to the event.

  SIG Lead: Mary Hoyer.

  Mary has led or co-led the Colonial SIG since its inception in 2019.

  CAGGNI SIGs are for members only. 

  Meeting Style: The Colonial SIG is Zoom only. Remote joiners can join using the link for the Colonial SIG on the Zoom Links page. You will need to be logged in. When Zooming, please ensure your full name is visible. You may need to use the Rename function (at the upper right of the window where your face appears) if your full name is not shown. 

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• Researching My Slovaks - Michelle Bray Wilson

  • When
    15 Feb 2025
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Location
    Hybrid - Arlington Heights library Cardinal Room & Zoom

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  Researching My Slovaks

  by Michelle Bray Wilson

  Michelle has extensively researched her three immigrant ancestors from Slovakia, who came at the end of the 19th century to settle on the Bohemian Flats along on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. Along the way Michelle has had several serendipitous finds and collected many, many stories that she will relate. This talk will also explore the available records, research sites and societies that will prove helpful to anyone researching Czechs, Slovaks, Hungarians and nearby populations.

  Michelle Bray Wilson has been active in the genealogy community for more than fifteen years. She speaks throughout the Midwest, most frequently on genetic genealogy, French Canada, ancient ancestry, and creating family history books. She is a former president of CAGGNI, the Computer Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois, and served many years as Registrar at a local DAR chapter.

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• Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group - 1 Mar 2025

  • When
    01 Mar 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Family Tree Maker SIG - 1 Mar 2025

  This interest group was originally formed to provide a forum for Family Tree Maker users to share their knowledge and build their expertise with Ancestry's FTM desktop software.

  This group continues to explore old and new features of Family Tree Maker software, now with developer MacKiev.

  SIG Lead: Alvin Holtzman

  Meeting Style: Virtual (Zoom)

  Link see caggni.org/Zoom-links. Access to this page requires a CAGGNI member login. Please ensure your full name is visible. You may need to use the Rename function (at the upper right of the window where your face appears) if your full name is not shown. 

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• Tracing Irish Immigrants in Illinois and Michigan Canal Records - Debra M. Dudek

  • When
    15 Mar 2025
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Location
    Hybrid - Arlington Heights library Cardinal Room & Zoom

  Tracing Irish Immigrants in Illinois and Michigan Canal Records

  by Debra M. Dudek

  During America's great canal building boom, it was said that all you needed to build a canal was a pick, a shovel, a wheelbarrow, and an Irishman. Far from being lazy, unwashed, and underskilled, these new immigrants labored long hours, built churches, and created communities in and around the growing city of Chicago. Learn how to track down records on early Irish immigrant ancestors living and working in the Illinois and Michigan Canal zone located in Cook, DuPage, Will, and LaSalle counties from 1830-1850.

  Debra M. Dudek is the Adult and Teen Services Manager at the Fountaindale Public Library in Bolingbrook. She is generally awesome and enjoys snacks.

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• Internet Special Interest Group - 10 Apr 2025

  • When
    10 Apr 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Internet Special Interest Group - 10 Apr 2025

  Internet genealogical services include Ancestry, Family Search, My Heritage, Find My Past, WikiTree and tools useful to the genealogist such as AI.  The Internet Special Interest Group intends to review questions about these services and have a dialog on the advantages and features of the services used by members.  This complements the features available from computer programs such as Family Tree Maker or RootsMagic that exploit the online databases available from these internet services.
  

  Today's Topic: TBA

  More about today's topic will be posted prior to the event.

  SIG Lead: Alan Wilson

  CAGGNI SIGs are for members only. 

  Meeting Style: The Internet SIG is Zoom only. For the Zoom Link see caggni.org/Zoom-links. Access to this page requires a CAGGNI member login. Please ensure your full name is visible. You may need to use the Rename function (at the upper right of the window where your face appears) if your full name is not shown. 

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• Roots Magic / The Master Genealogist SIG - 12 Apr 2025

  • When
    12 Apr 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Roots Magic / The Master Genealogist Special Interest Group - 12 Apr 2025

  The RM + TMG SIG is for members interested in the operation and features of the computer programs for genealogy databases RootsMagic and The Master Genealogist.  

  This CAGGNI Group meets to discuss and share knowledge and experience in using computer programs to research, record, display and share genealogical data.  Also helping each other gain a better understanding of the programs and other useful related computer software.  Users of all levels are welcome to join this group.

  SIG Lead: Larry Olson

  CAGGNI SIGs are for members only. 

  Meeting Style: Virtual (Zoom)
  

  Zoom Attendees: For the Zoom Link see caggni.org/Zoom-links. Access to this page requires a CAGGNI member login. Please ensure your full name is visible. You may need to use the Rename function (at the upper right of the window where your face appears) if your full name is not shown. 

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• DNA Special Interest Group - 19 Apr 2025

  • When
    19 Apr 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Hybrid - TBA & Zoom

  DNA Special Interest Group - 19 Apr 2025

  Today's Topic: TBA

  Do you have a DNA topic or tool you'd like to explore? A speaker who would add interest to the group? if so, please reach out to Michelle and we'll see what we can work in.

  About the DNA SIG
  

  This group focuses on learning the methods for analyzing DNA test results. We study topics such as autosomal DNA, mitochondrial DNA, Y-DNA and surname projects, X-DNA and ancestral admixture results. We'll also investigate third-party tools for analyzing your raw data and comparing DNA and gedcom data with test kit results from companies besides the one you tested with.

  DNA can break down genealogical brick walls once thought impenetrable – but only if you know how.

  This SIG endeavors to be interactive and welcomes your questions. Get ready to put your DNA results to work for you!

  SIG Lead: Michelle Wilson

  Future Topics: If you have a topic you would like to present or see presented, please reach out to Michelle at DNA @ caggni.org.

  Meeting Style: This SIG is typically hybrid. For the optimal experience, join us live at the live venue. Remote joiners can join using the link for the DNA SIG on the Zoom Links page. You will need to be logged in. When Zooming, please ensure your full name is visible. You may need to use the Rename function (at the upper right of the window where your face appears) if your full name is not shown. 

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• Reunion Special Interest Group - 3 May 2025

  • When
    03 May 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Reunion Special Interest Group - 3 May 2025

  Calling all Apple users!  Reunion is a genealogy software designed specifically for Macintosh and also available as an app for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.  Learn the tips and tricks that will have you utilizing this highly regarded program to its fullest.

  Today's Topic: TBA

  More about today's topic will be posted prior to the event.

  SIG Lead: Bruce Christopher

  CAGGNI SIGs are for members only. 

  Meeting Style: The Reunion SIG is Zoom only. For the Zoom Link see caggni.org/Zoom-links. Access to this page requires a CAGGNI member login. Please ensure your full name is visible. You may need to use the Rename function (at the upper right of the window where your face appears) if your full name is not shown. 

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• Colonial America SIG - 10 May 2025

  • When
    10 May 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Colonial America SIG - 10 May 2025

  The Colonial SIG explores America during the Colonial Period. Past meetings have focused on individual colonies (Rhode Island, Virginia, etc.), conflicts such as the French and Indian Wars and Bacon's Rebellion, the Indian Slave Trade, land transactions, and much more.
  

  Today's Topic: TBA

  More about today's topic will be posted prior to the event.

  SIG Lead: Mary Hoyer.

  Mary has led or co-led the Colonial SIG since its inception in 2019.

  CAGGNI SIGs are for members only. 

  Meeting Style: The Colonial SIG is Zoom only. Remote joiners can join using the link for the Colonial SIG on the Zoom Links page. You will need to be logged in. When Zooming, please ensure your full name is visible. You may need to use the Rename function (at the upper right of the window where your face appears) if your full name is not shown. 

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• What's New in Technology: 2025 - John Stryker

  • When
    17 May 2025
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Location
    Hybrid - TBA & Zoom

  What's New in Technology: 2025

  by John Stryker

  John is back for our beloved and only annually recurring feature, What's New in Technology. John keeps up with the technology news and will bring word of the best in hardware, gadgetry, applications, and websites, all with an eye on how it can best be used to pursue our genealogical hobby.

  John Stryker is retired from being Distinguished Professor and Chair of Computer Technologies and Information Systems at Oakton College in Des Plaines. He has been a member of CAGGNI since 2008 and is a member of the CAGGNI technology team. John speaks at CAGGNI and other groups, including this annual feature on technology. He holds a B.S. in Actuarial Science from the University of Illinois and an M.S. in Computer Science from Northeastern Illinois University.

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• Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group - 7 Jun 2025

  • When
    07 Jun 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Family Tree Maker SIG - 7 Jun 2025

  This interest group was originally formed to provide a forum for Family Tree Maker users to share their knowledge and build their expertise with Ancestry's FTM desktop software.

  This group continues to explore old and new features of Family Tree Maker software, now with developer MacKiev.

  SIG Lead: Alvin Holtzman

  Meeting Style: Virtual (Zoom)

  Link see caggni.org/Zoom-links. Access to this page requires a CAGGNI member login. Please ensure your full name is visible. You may need to use the Rename function (at the upper right of the window where your face appears) if your full name is not shown. 

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• Internet Special Interest Group - 10 Jul 2025

  • When
    10 Jul 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Internet Special Interest Group - 10 Jul 2025

  Internet genealogical services include Ancestry, Family Search, My Heritage, Find My Past, WikiTree and tools useful to the genealogist such as AI.  The Internet Special Interest Group intends to review questions about these services and have a dialog on the advantages and features of the services used by members.  This complements the features available from computer programs such as Family Tree Maker or RootsMagic that exploit the online databases available from these internet services.
  

  Today's Topic: TBA

  More about today's topic will be posted prior to the event.

  SIG Lead: Alan Wilson

  CAGGNI SIGs are for members only. 

  Meeting Style: The Internet SIG is Zoom only. For the Zoom Link see caggni.org/Zoom-links. Access to this page requires a CAGGNI member login. Please ensure your full name is visible. You may need to use the Rename function (at the upper right of the window where your face appears) if your full name is not shown. 

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• Roots Magic / The Master Genealogist SIG - 12 Jul 2025

  • When
    12 Jul 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Roots Magic / The Master Genealogist Special Interest Group - 12 Jul 2025

  The RM + TMG SIG is for members interested in the operation and features of the computer programs for genealogy databases RootsMagic and The Master Genealogist.  

  This CAGGNI Group meets to discuss and share knowledge and experience in using computer programs to research, record, display and share genealogical data.  Also helping each other gain a better understanding of the programs and other useful related computer software.  Users of all levels are welcome to join this group.

  SIG Lead: Larry Olson

  CAGGNI SIGs are for members only. 

  Meeting Style: Virtual (Zoom)
  

  Zoom Attendees: For the Zoom Link see caggni.org/Zoom-links. Access to this page requires a CAGGNI member login. Please ensure your full name is visible. You may need to use the Rename function (at the upper right of the window where your face appears) if your full name is not shown. 

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• DNA Special Interest Group - 19 Jul 2025

  • When
    19 Jul 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Hybrid - TBA & Zoom

  DNA Special Interest Group - 19 Jul 2025

  Today's Topic: TBA

  Do you have a DNA topic or tool you'd like to explore? A speaker who would add interest to the group? if so, please reach out to Michelle and we'll see what we can work in.

  About the DNA SIG
  

  This group focuses on learning the methods for analyzing DNA test results. We study topics such as autosomal DNA, mitochondrial DNA, Y-DNA and surname projects, X-DNA and ancestral admixture results. We'll also investigate third-party tools for analyzing your raw data and comparing DNA and gedcom data with test kit results from companies besides the one you tested with.

  DNA can break down genealogical brick walls once thought impenetrable – but only if you know how.

  This SIG endeavors to be interactive and welcomes your questions. Get ready to put your DNA results to work for you!

  SIG Lead: Michelle Wilson

  Future Topics: If you have a topic you would like to present or see presented, please reach out to Michelle at DNA @ caggni.org.

  Meeting Style: This SIG is typically hybrid. For the optimal experience, join us live at the live venue. Remote joiners can join using the link for the DNA SIG on the Zoom Links page. You will need to be logged in. When Zooming, please ensure your full name is visible. You may need to use the Rename function (at the upper right of the window where your face appears) if your full name is not shown. 

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• Reunion Special Interest Group - 2 Aug 2025

  • When
    02 Aug 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Reunion Special Interest Group - 2 Aug 2025

  Calling all Apple users!  Reunion is a genealogy software designed specifically for Macintosh and also available as an app for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.  Learn the tips and tricks that will have you utilizing this highly regarded program to its fullest.

  Today's Topic: TBA

  More about today's topic will be posted prior to the event.

  SIG Lead: Bruce Christopher

  CAGGNI SIGs are for members only. 

  Meeting Style: The Reunion SIG is Zoom only. For the Zoom Link see caggni.org/Zoom-links. Access to this page requires a CAGGNI member login. Please ensure your full name is visible. You may need to use the Rename function (at the upper right of the window where your face appears) if your full name is not shown. 

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• Colonial America SIG - 9 Aug 2025

  • When
    09 Aug 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Colonial America SIG - 9 Aug 2025

  The Colonial SIG explores America during the Colonial Period. Past meetings have focused on individual colonies (Rhode Island, Virginia, etc.), conflicts such as the French and Indian Wars and Bacon's Rebellion, the Indian Slave Trade, land transactions, and much more.
  

  Today's Topic: TBA

  More about today's topic will be posted prior to the event.

  SIG Lead: Mary Hoyer.

  Mary has led or co-led the Colonial SIG since its inception in 2019.

  CAGGNI SIGs are for members only. 

  Meeting Style: The Colonial SIG is Zoom only. Remote joiners can join using the link for the Colonial SIG on the Zoom Links page. You will need to be logged in. When Zooming, please ensure your full name is visible. You may need to use the Rename function (at the upper right of the window where your face appears) if your full name is not shown. 

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• Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group - 6 Sep 2025

  • When
    06 Sep 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Family Tree Maker SIG - 6 Sep 2025

  This interest group was originally formed to provide a forum for Family Tree Maker users to share their knowledge and build their expertise with Ancestry's FTM desktop software.

  This group continues to explore old and new features of Family Tree Maker software, now with developer MacKiev.

  SIG Lead: Alvin Holtzman

  Meeting Style: Virtual (Zoom)

  Link see caggni.org/Zoom-links. Access to this page requires a CAGGNI member login. Please ensure your full name is visible. You may need to use the Rename function (at the upper right of the window where your face appears) if your full name is not shown.

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• Internet Special Interest Group - 9 Oct 2025

  • When
    09 Oct 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Internet Special Interest Group - 9 Oct 2025

  Internet genealogical services include Ancestry, Family Search, My Heritage, Find My Past, WikiTree and tools useful to the genealogist such as AI.  The Internet Special Interest Group intends to review questions about these services and have a dialog on the advantages and features of the services used by members.  This complements the features available from computer programs such as Family Tree Maker or RootsMagic that exploit the online databases available from these internet services.
  

  Today's Topic: TBA

  More about today's topic will be posted prior to the event.

  SIG Lead: Alan Wilson

  CAGGNI SIGs are for members only. 

  Meeting Style: The Internet SIG is Zoom only. For the Zoom Link see caggni.org/Zoom-links. Access to this page requires a CAGGNI member login. Please ensure your full name is visible. You may need to use the Rename function (at the upper right of the window where your face appears) if your full name is not shown. 

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• Roots Magic / The Master Genealogist SIG - 11 Oct 2025

  • When
    11 Oct 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Roots Magic / The Master Genealogist Special Interest Group - 11 Oct 2025

  The RM + TMG SIG is for members interested in the operation and features of the computer programs for genealogy databases RootsMagic and The Master Genealogist.  

  This CAGGNI Group meets to discuss and share knowledge and experience in using computer programs to research, record, display and share genealogical data.  Also helping each other gain a better understanding of the programs and other useful related computer software.  Users of all levels are welcome to join this group.

  SIG Lead: Larry Olson

  CAGGNI SIGs are for members only. 

  Meeting Style: Virtual (Zoom)
  

  Zoom Attendees: For the Zoom Link see caggni.org/Zoom-links. Access to this page requires a CAGGNI member login. Please ensure your full name is visible. You may need to use the Rename function (at the upper right of the window where your face appears) if your full name is not shown. 

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• DNA Special Interest Group - 18 Oct 2025

  • When
    18 Oct 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Hybrid - TBA & Zoom

  DNA Special Interest Group - 18 Oct 2025

  Today's Topic: TBA

  For the last meeting of the year, we tend towards case studies. If you have an idea or speaker in mind, please reach out to Michelle and we'll see what we can work in. 

  About the DNA SIG
  

  This group focuses on learning the methods for analyzing DNA test results. We study topics such as autosomal DNA, mitochondrial DNA, Y-DNA and surname projects, X-DNA and ancestral admixture results. We'll also investigate third-party tools for analyzing your raw data and comparing DNA and gedcom data with test kit results from companies besides the one you tested with.

  DNA can break down genealogical brick walls once thought impenetrable – but only if you know how.

  This SIG endeavors to be interactive and welcomes your questions. Get ready to put your DNA results to work for you!

  SIG Lead: Michelle Wilson

  Future Topics: If you have a topic you would like to present or see presented, please reach out to Michelle at DNA @ caggni.org.

  Meeting Style: This SIG is typically hybrid. For the optimal experience, join us live at the live venue. Remote joiners can join using the link for the DNA SIG on the Zoom Links page. You will need to be logged in. When Zooming, please ensure your full name is visible. You may need to use the Rename function (at the upper right of the window where your face appears) if your full name is not shown. 

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• Reunion Special Interest Group - 1 Nov 2025

  • When
    01 Nov 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Reunion Special Interest Group - 1 Nov 2025

  Calling all Apple users!  Reunion is a genealogy software designed specifically for Macintosh and also available as an app for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.  Learn the tips and tricks that will have you utilizing this highly regarded program to its fullest.

  Today's Topic: TBA

  More about today's topic will be posted prior to the event.

  SIG Lead: Bruce Christopher

  CAGGNI SIGs are for members only. 

  Meeting Style: The Reunion SIG is Zoom only. For the Zoom Link see caggni.org/Zoom-links. Access to this page requires a CAGGNI member login. Please ensure your full name is visible. You may need to use the Rename function (at the upper right of the window where your face appears) if your full name is not shown. 

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• Colonial America SIG - 8 Nov 2025

  • When
    08 Nov 2025
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Colonial America SIG - 8 Nov 2025

  The Colonial SIG explores America during the Colonial Period. Past meetings have focused on individual colonies (Rhode Island, Virginia, etc.), conflicts such as the French and Indian Wars and Bacon's Rebellion, the Indian Slave Trade, land transactions, and much more.
  

  Today's Topic: TBA

  More about today's topic will be posted prior to the event.

  SIG Lead: Mary Hoyer.

  Mary has led or co-led the Colonial SIG since its inception in 2019.

  CAGGNI SIGs are for members only. 

  Meeting Style: The Colonial SIG is Zoom only. Remote joiners can join using the link for the Colonial SIG on the Zoom Links page. You will need to be logged in. When Zooming, please ensure your full name is visible. You may need to use the Rename function (at the upper right of the window where your face appears) if your full name is not shown. 

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• Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group - 6 Dec 2025

  • When
    06 Dec 2025
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Family Tree Maker SIG - 6 Dec 2025

  This interest group was originally formed to provide a forum for Family Tree Maker users to share their knowledge and build their expertise with Ancestry's FTM desktop software.

  This group continues to explore old and new features of Family Tree Maker software, now with developer MacKiev.

  SIG Lead: Alvin Holtzman

  Meeting Style: Virtual (Zoom)

  Link see caggni.org/Zoom-links. Access to this page requires a CAGGNI member login. Please ensure your full name is visible. You may need to use the Rename function (at the upper right of the window where your face appears) if your full name is not shown. 

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