SIGs

Crowd Sourced Intelligence The focus will be on researching items that have been donated to the VGS. Learn to identify clues by careful observation and search for answers in the many sources we have available. The aim is to return found items to their families whenever possible. A benefit for current VGS members only. LOCATION: IN PERSON ONLY at the VGS Centre.

Learn how DNA can help you expand your family history and solve family mysteries in the exciting new field of genetic genealogy. A benefit for current VGS members only. LOCATION: Members only can attend in person at the VGS Centre OR virtually via Teams (no subscription required). Details will be distributed to SIG members by the SIG Coordinator shortly before each meeting.

Countries investigated by this SIG include Romania, Belarus, Czechoslovakia, Ukraine, Serbia, Russia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Austria, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Croatia, and Herzegovina. A benefit for current VGS members only. LOCATION: IN PERSON ONLY at the VGS Centre.

The England SIG welcomes all members who are researching their family history in England. SIG Leader: Heather Shave SIG Assist: Gerry Poulton A benefit for current VGS members only. LOCATION: Virtual only. Link will be emailed.

The goals of this SIG are to introduce and share the fun of doing family history, and to encourage and show members how to do it themselves. Answer questions. Geared to new members just starting out and current members who would like to brush up on their skills. A benefit for current VGS members only. LOCATION: IN PERSON ONLY at our VGS Centre.

The Ireland SIG welcomes all members who are researching their family history in Ireland. A benefit for current VGS members only. LOCATION: Members only can attend in person at the VGS Centre OR virtually via Teams (no subscription required). Details will be distributed to SIG members by the SIG Coordinator shortly before each meeting.

How will you ensure your ancestors will be able to gain access to your genealogy research? We invite you to participate in of this Legacy SIG Development Project as we plan and develop a workbook to assist "genealogists in preparing to become ancestors". Bring your ideas, experiences and enthusiasm for protecting your family history legacy for the benefit of future generations. Help create a Legacy Guide resource that will form the basis of our Legacy SIG.

Netherlands / Belgium / New Netherland The Netherlands through the ages has been known by different names such as the Low Countries, The Republic of the Seven United Netherlands, United Kingdom of the Netherlands. As the names varied, so did the borders. The SIG will focus on the Netherlands and Flanders (now part of Belgium) and also The New Netherlands (now New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Connecticut, and Delaware). The Netherlands SIG welcomes all members who are researching their family history in these locations.

The Ontario SIG welcomes all members who are researching their family history in Ontario, Canada. A benefit for current VGS members only. LOCATION: Virtual only. Link will be emailed.

The Scotland SIG welcomes all members who are researching their family history in Scotland. SIG Leader: Heather Shave SIG Assist: Pat Rosson A benefit for current VGS members only. LOCATION: Members only can attend in person at the VGS Centre OR virtually via Teams (no subscription required). Details will be distributed to SIG members by the SIG Coordinator shortly before each meeting.

The United States SIG welcomes all members who are researching their family history in the USA. A benefit for current VGS members only. LOCATION: Members only can attend in person at the VGS Centre OR virtually via Teams (no subscription required). Details will be distributed to SIG members by the SIG Coordinator shortly before each meeting.

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