Next Meeting November 27, 2018 Meeting at 7:00pm
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Mark your calendars and join us at any and all of these FHIG meetings on 4th Tuesdays in 2018 and 2019: We'll meet again on: November 27, 2018 -- Lisa Kerr Ilowite presents "Using Every Day Documents to Understand an Ancestor’s Military Service" Take December off! January 22, 2019 February 26 March 26 April 23 May 28 June 25 July 23 August 27 September 24 October 22 November 26 Even in 2019, no FHIG in December!
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God grant me the serenity to accept the ancestors I cannot find, the courage to find the ones I can and the wisdom to document thoroughly.
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The Family History Interest Group (FHIG) at Bernards Township Library aims to inform, inspire and encourage you as you seek ways to learn about the life, loves and relationships of past family members. This newsletter is the very best place to find information about upcoming and past FHIG meetings, news and notes about related topics, and ideas, tips and suggestions for your own successful genealogy searches. As Thanksgiving approaches and many of us gather with family members, may you find renewed interest in those relatives, known and unknown. I am thankful for YOU and for this group which provides genealogy help and support to many. -- Ruth
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Tuesday, November 27 with Lisa Kerr Ilowite Like so many of you, Lisa is not a military expert. She says "this presentation will help us 'mere mortals' to understand what our ancestors did in the military. She plans to use three examples, one each from the War of 1812, the Civil War, and the Napoleonic War (a Scottish soldier in this non-U.S. conflict). We will learn how to use everyday documents to learn what he did, where he served, and how his military experience fit into the overall history of the war. Finding an ancestor who served in a major war can be exciting, and after Lisa's presentation we'll be much better able to find out what it really means!
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About Lisa Kerr Ilowite Lisa Kerr Ilowite is a research scientist and experienced social history researcher who has successfully applied her scientific research skills to genealogy for over twenty years now, having done research in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and England. She is a member of the International Black Sheep Society of Genealogists, the DAR, and First Families of Western Pennsylvania. This will be Lisa's 11th appearance as FHIG speaker in November! She always has an intriguing view on how findings from vital registers and other genealogy sources can be combined with historical information that gives context and perspective to the account of those who preceded her in the family tree. A perfect presentation for the week AFTER Thanksgiving. | |
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The Family History Interest Group (FHIG) meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month except December from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the Program Room on the lower level at Bernards Township Library.
Coffee and tea (and cookies or snacks if participants bring them!) is usually served at 6:30 pm and participants are invited to socialize. Our coffee and tea arrangements are $elf $upporting -- If you enjoy a cup please consider dropping a quarter or two in the basket provided.
FHIG meetings are FREE and all are welcome, whether they have been previously involved in family history research or not. No prior experience in tracing genealogical roots is necessary. The Group provides opportunities for those interested in family history and genealogy to share information and experiences and be more successful in their search.
For more information please call the Library at 908.204.3031, ext.4 or email RLufkin@BernardsLibrary.org
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