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Virtual Presentations available for Member’s Review

Member’s Page email Info@CapeCodGenealogy.org for the New 2022 Password

Meetings are 7 PM Eastern Time, Third Tuesday of each month.

-Jan 2023 “Success with Jewish DNA” Basics of DNA and How to Overcome Issues- by Jarrett Ross

This presentation will explore multiple case studies in researching Jarrett’s own family history using genetic genealogy. Using different types of DNA tests and multiple techniques to identify significant DNA matches Jarrett was able to expand multiple branches of his tree and find lost cousins, for both his Ashkenazi and Sephardi ancestry.

Jarrett Ross began researching his own family history in 2009 while finishing his undergraduate degree. Since then he has built his own personal tree with over 7000 people, successfully connected with thousands of relatives all over the World, and has helped build hundreds of trees for people of varying ancestral backgrounds. Jarrett has found a specialty in Genetic Genealogy and Sephardic Jewish research, with an emphasis on the Dutch Sephardim. He also specializes in Jewish Agricultural Societies of Southern New Jersey, Ashkenazi Jews, Jews in America, and Jews in the UK. Jarrett writes a blog called “Sephardic Genealogy”, which focuses on his Sephardic genealogy research. He also has a vlog called “GeneaVlogger” where Jarrett talks about his research, gives genealogy tips, interviews other genealogists, and shows different aspects of working in genealogy. Jarrett currently works as Lead Forensic Genealogist at DNA Labs International, is a volunteer curator on Geni.com, is a Board Member of the Alliance Colony Foundation, serves as the Vice President of the Triangle Jewish Genealogical Society, and serves as chair on the Board of Directors for the IAJGS.

-February David Martin: The Basics of Genealogy: A Refresher

-March Ari Wilkins: Incorporating Oral History into Your Research

-April Cheryl Hudson-Passey and Laura Hedgecock: Beyond Dry Facts: How to Examine Records for Information That Leads to Great Stories

Please register for all events. Members will receive an email with instructions on how to register as we get closer to the event. Non-members are asked to email us at info@capecodgenealogy.org to receive a registration link. 

December 2022: CCGS Member Share Meeting – please email Judy Fenner if you would like to make a presentation at the meeting.  

November 2022: Joint Meeting with the Falmouth Genealogical Society- Our speaker is R. Andrew Pierce. He will speak live on two topics: “The 1861 Earle Report” and “Genealogy for Irish to New England- Sources and Methods”

October 2022: Kathy Kaldis – In Peace Time and War: The United States Merchant Marine – We Deliver the Goods

September 2022: 1950s Census Party
CCGS concluded the year-long observance of its 50th Anniversary with a 1950 census party at the Dennis Public Library, Dennis Port

September 2022: Julie Roberts Szczepankiewicz – Finding Vital Records from Poland Online