Malone House – Alun Evans | Larne Branch | Hybrid Meeting
Talk for NIFHS Larne Branch, on Malone House by Alun Evans, Monday, 19 June 2023 TBC
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Talk for NIFHS Larne Branch, on Malone House by Alun Evans, Monday, 19 June 2023 TBC
You have taken a DNA test - what now?
Find out at this free beginners class on Monday 17th July at 7pm on Zoom.
This online class will guide you through the basics of working with your DNA test results from familytreedna.com (FTDNA).
Following the July holiday break, the Research Centre will be open again from 2pm to 8pm on Tuesdays.
with Martin McDowell
An action plan can help you to manage your autosomal DNA results more efficiently. Learn about matches in common, the chromosome browser and other tools. Discover the best way to utilise those tools to identify your matches and make headway. Book your place.
with Anne Johnston
Geographical data about your matches is often overlooked but it can be extremely useful when trying to connect your matches to your tree. This class will show you where to look for such information and how it can help you to uncover those connections. Book your place.
with Martin McDowell
Proving DNA matches conclusively requires the use of a chromosome browser. This talk will explain the basic concept of what this tool can do and how to use it simply and effectively. Book your place.
Case Studies – with Martin McDowell and Anne Johnston
These case studies will show you how effective strategies can lead to successful outcomes. Practical examples using autosomal, Y and X DNA will give you hints and tips that you can use in your own research. Book your place.
with Martin McDowell
Y-DNA testing is now a commonly used tool to explore a patrilineal line. This action plan will provide a straightforward approach to interpreting your results and then applying that information to a male surname line. Book your place.
with Janine Cloud
Janine is from Family Tree DNA so who better to tell us about Big Y testing and the Discover tool? This presentation will be a fascinating insight into how it all works and what you can learn from FTDNA’s ever-improving presentation of Y-DNA results. Book your place.
with Jonny Perl
Jonny is the creator of DNA Painter, the go-to site for chromosome mapping, calculating relationships from shared cMs and much much more! He will bring us up to date on developments on the site and give us hints and tips on how to use some of the tools he provides. The last time Jonny spoke at our DNA Summer School, it was a sell-out so don’t miss out! Book your place.
with Anne Johnston
There is a lot to learn about DNA and it can be easy to pick up incorrect information. This class will go over some common misconceptions about DNA – it is your opportunity to make sure you are not inadvertently on the wrong track. Book your place.
with Jim Bartlett
Jim is an expert on autosomal DNA, particularly “Segment-ology”. He has worked for many years on identifying how segments can be attributed to particular ancestors and why it matters. He is going to guide us through the concept of this and give practical examples for you to adapt to your own research. Book your place.
with Martin McDowell
Having an ongoing plan for your DNA research can be the key to solving specific problems and it can help you to confirm existing lineages. This class will show you when and how to use target testing to uncover better matches and achieve your aims. Book your place.
Talk for NIFHS Killyleagh Branch, Townlands of Killyleagh by James Hanna, Monday 4 September 2023 @ 8:00 pm.
Visit and talk with NIFHS Foyle Branch, Fahan Historic Graveyard by John Thompson, Saturday 9 September @ 11:00 am TBC.
Members Night "Welcome to the Society" – The Benefits for NIFHS Newtownabbey Branch, Monday 11 September 2023 @ 7:00 pm.
On-site at the Mill – Please just turn up and say “hello”.
Online via Zoom – Please book using this link: https://forms.gle/Nm172DD1YL3twrZN6
Talk for NIFHS Lisburn Branch, A Virtual Tour Of The Major Archives by Nathalie Bodle, Tuesday 12 September 2023 @ 7:30 pm.
New Season Opening Night | Tyrone Branch : an informal get-together to start of the new season, on Tuesday 12 September 2023 @ 7.30 pm.
Catchup with friends and hear about their research findings.
The Annual General Meeting of the Society will be held
on Saturday 16 September 2023 at 2.30 pm
in the Allstate NI Building, 10 Mays Meadow, Belfast BT1 3PH
(adjacent to Lanyon Place Railway Station)
Talk for NIFHS Larne Branch, on The Lusitania: One Family's Story by Colleen Waters, Monday 18 September 2023 @ 7:15 pm.
Hybrid event: on site & on Zoom.
Workshops for NIFHS Belfast Branch, Tuesday 19 September 2023 from 1pm-4pm pm in East Belfast Visitor Centre.
Talk for NIFHS Belfast Branch, Dating Old Family Photos by Stephen Gill, Tuesday 26 September @ 7:30 pm. Zoom meeting.
Talk for NIFHS Causeway Coast & Glens Branch, GRONI Records by Kathie Walker, Tuesday 26 September 2023 @ 8:00 pm.
Talk for NIFHS Ballymena Branch, Researching the McMaster Family by James McMaster, Thursday 28 September 2023 @ 7:15 pm.
Talk for NIFHS Foyle Branch, Historic Houses of the North West and their Secrets by Ken McCormack, Monday 2 October @ 7:00 pm.
Due to Central Library closure, this meeting was moved from 18 September to 2 October to obtain a new venue. The meeting may be on Zoom only. Further information to follow.
Talk for NIFHS Killyleagh Branch, My Family Tree by Anne Morrisey, Monday 2 October 2023 @ 8:00 pm.
NIFHS Research Centre Open Day for NIFHS Belfast Branch, Saturday 7 October 2023, time TBC
Talk for NIFHS Newtownabbey Branch, Surnames of County Antrim by Dr Brian Turner, Monday 9 October 2024 @ 7:00 pm.
Talk for NIFHS Lisburn Branch, Manuscripts and Monuments: Traces From The Lisburn Area, 1100-1800 by Dr Glynn Kelso, Tuesday 10 October 2023 @ 7:30 pm.
Talk for NIFHS Tyrone Branch, Searching for Sgt Dorris by Ralph Freeman, Tuesday 10 October 2023 @ 7:30 pm.
Research visit with NIFHS Foyle Branch, to Public Record Office (PRONI) Belfast, Thursday 19 October, time TBC.
Talk for NIFHS Belfast Branch, Tracing Your County Tyrone Ancestors by Vincent Brogan, Tuesday 24 October @ 7:30 pm.
Zoom meeting.
Talk for NIFHS Larne Branch, Discover Your Scottish Ancestors by Chris Paton, Wednesday 25 October 2023 @ 7:15 pm.
Hybrid event: on site & on Zoom.
Talk for NIFHS Ballymena Branch, Wikitree by Anne Johnston, Thursday 26 October 2023
Talk for NIFHS Foyle Branch, Historical Ghost Stories For Halloween by Ken McCormack & John Thompson, Monday 30 October @ 7:00 pm.
Talk for NIFHS Killyleagh Branch, Searching the Killinchy Area by - Anne Bryant & Ed Mahary, Monday 6 November 2023 @ 7:30 pm. Zoom meeting.
The talk The Reas of Annacloy by Eddie Rea will be postponed to a later date.
GRONI: We Know Who You Are! Kathie Walker. Hybrid Meeting
This talk explains what the General Register Office (GRONI) does, and it’s not just printing certificates! Kathie then delves into her family tree to show how to search the records when the information is not quite as it seems.
Kathie Walker is the Deputy Registrar General of GRONI. She is also a keen family historian so, as this will be her last official talk before her retirement, please attend to hear her insider tips!
Talk for NIFHS Lisburn Branch, The Importance Of Townlands by Roddy Hegarty, Tuesday 14 November 2023 @ 7:30 pm.
Talk for NIFHS Tyrone Branch, Transcription of Cappagh Parish Book 1 - how it was done and what we found, Tuesday 14 November 2023 @ 7:30 pm.
Zoom meeting.
Talk for NIFHS Foyle Branch, History of City of Derry Airport by Richard Doherty, Monday 20 November 2023 @ 7:00 pm.
Temporary Venue – Minor Hall, 2nd floor main building, Magee University, Derry
Hybrid event: on-site & on Zoom.
Talk for NIFHS Larne Branch, Frances Anne Vane Tempest, Lady Londonderry: 19th Century Entrepreneur, Industrialst & Influencer by Mary Watson, Monday 20 November 2023 @ 7:15 pm.
Hybrid event: on site & on Zoom.
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Talk for NIFHS Belfast Branch, Catherine O’Hare Schubert : From the Mournes to the Rockies – A Mourne Heroine by Donna Weir, Tuesday 28 November @ 7:30 pm. Zoom meeting.