We had a good group of 18 people at today's meeting.  We went over some of the basics of doing Genealogical Research, got a chance to meet the new members and discussed some tips about Ancestry.com, AncestryDNA, and FamilySearch.  See below some of the handouts:

- Welcome handout: click here
- Research log sample: click here
- 6 Generation pedigree chart: click here
- Family Group Sheet: click here
- February 2019 Genealogy Calendar: click here

Great "Genealogy Fair 2019" event.

The turnout was fantastic.  We had 66 people attend and over 50% were new.  I hope some decide to join our club.

For a copy of the presentation used at the Fair, click here

We had many guests at the Fair including representatives from: Family History Center; South Carolina Room - Charleston County Public Library;  Charleston Chapter South Carolina Genealogy Society; Daughters of the American Revolution, Jamestowne Society. 

Our crossword puzzle was difficult, the definitions of the words will be posted in a future posting.

There was high energy, enthusiasm and interest in our great hobby.

I want to thank those members of DIRT that made this happen by their terrific efforts: Bonnie Bohme, Mirian Chamberlain, Henrietta White, Ivy Blake, Brenda Larsen, Bob Silkett, Lynn Maney McIntosh, Martha Reed Baysden, Deborah Getter, and others.

I look forward to our new year 2019, we have started with a great event!!

Reminder, we have the "Genealogy Fair 2019" Find your Past, Preserve your Family History on Wednesday, January 9th from 1:30-3:30 PM at the Live Oak Hall, Lakehouse.

Come out and meet other members and welcome potential new members of our Digging Into Roots Together Genealogy club.

Guest Speakers will be from: (1) South Carolina Room - Charleston County Public Library, (2) Charleston Chapter South Carolina Genealogy Society, (3) Family History Center, (4) Daughtrers of the American Revolution Lineage Society, and (5) Johnstowne Society.