DNA Methodology for Unknown Parentage Research (Workshop)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
At Your Home on Your Computer
Zoom Presentation
Presented by: Debra Renard
Whether circumstances involve adoption, uncertain paternity, or a surprising test result, there is a methodology to follow when working with the seeker’s DNA test results.
Debra Renard is a specialist in genetic genealogy for Legacy Tree Genealogists. She loves sharing that expertise with others, frequently speaking at the local, regional and national levels on the topic. Being a native of Ohio, as were many generations of her ancestors, Debra particularly enjoys research related to the Midwestern region. She also co-leads a DNA Special Interest Group in Louisville, KY, where she now lives. She is especially passionate about helping those with unknown birth family find their roots.
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Tuesday, November 10
“Was Grandma a Gun Moll?” (Program)
1:00 pm
At Your Home on Your Computer
Nov. 10. 2020 1:00 PM Zoom Program:
Presented by Phil Hysell
The Story of the Sportsmen’s Bar Stickup and Its Consequences
A few years ago I happened across an old, brief newspaper article that covered the robbery of a bar in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. The only reason it grabbed my attention was that one of the robbers was a Mrs. Catherine Hysell. All the other gang members had their ages mentioned. Catherine’s wasn’t. All were from Minneapolis – except for Catherine. She was from a place called Deer River. I scanned all my references on the family, but found none from Deer River. I put the article aside and forgot about it. Then came the “Pandemic Quarantine” and I had some free time on my hands to investigate. This is the story behind that article.
Phil Hysell is a WV native and a graduate of Marshall University in Huntington, WV. He earned a B.S. Degree in chemistry and did graduate work at the University of Louisville. Phil was a laboratory manager for Celanese Corporation in Louisville and for Rhodia in Cranbury, NJ. He is editor of the Hisle-Hysell Genealogy newsletter, a member of the SAR, Technical Advisor and a 2010 past president of the Louisville Genealogical Society. Phil has published articles in various literary, genealogical and scientific journals.
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Tuesday, December 8
“Kentucky’s 12 Days of Christmas” (Program)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
At Your Home on Your Computer
Zoom Program:
Hosted by Stephen M. Vest and joined by Georgia Green Stamper and the musical duo, Heath and Molly.
Our December program is shaping up to be a unique experience drawn from the pages of “Kentucky’s Twelve Days of Christmas”, an anthology of Kentucky holiday lore, published by Kentucky Monthly Magazine. Steve Vest, editor and publisher of the magazine, will be our host as we are treated to some of the selections from this collection of stories, poems and songs by Kentucky artists.
Stephen M. Vest is the editor and publisher of Kentucky Monthly magazine. He is the author of several books, including “Unexpected Inheritance” and “Seasoned Cooking of Kentucky”. He is an accomplished writer, speaker and teacher. A graduate of both U of L and Murray State University, Steve and his wife, Kay, live in Frankfort, KY.
Georgia Green Stamper was raised in Owen County, KY. After graduating from Transylvania University, she taught high school English, theater and coached the speech team. In 1999, she began writing essays that have been published in numerous publications. In 2004 she began writing a bi-weekly column, “Georgia: On My Mind” for The Owenton News Herald. She now lives with her husband, Eric, in Lexington.
Heath and Molly Eric, a husband and wife duo, are an American Roots-Rock musical group from Western Kentucky (Rumsey). They performed about 150 concerts and festivals a year until late 2019 when they retired from public performing. They formed The Eric Group, which handles the behind the scenes work necessary to produce concerts and festivals. We are so lucky they have agreed to share their musical talents with LGS.
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Wednesday, December 16
Tips and Techniques for Identifying Female Ancestors (Workshop)
1:00 pm
At Your Home on Your Computer
Tips and Techniques for Identifying Female Ancestors
Presented by: Deborah Campisano
Finding parents and a maiden name for our female ancestor is essential to extending that ancestral line further. That discovery is often hindered by lack of conventional genealogical records due to a woman's legal status. Though the task may seem daunting, a thorough search in a wide variety of records, particularly those created by her husband, children, othermale relatives, and their family associates can lead to success.
Deborah Lord Campisano, (BA History), has over 38 years of genealogical research experience -- 24 as a professional. Now retired, she has concentrated on genetic genealogy course work at a number of institutes and co-founded the LGS DNA Special Interest Group with friend and colleague, Debra Renard. Deborah is currently at work on identifying an unknown 2x Irish great grandmother and other unknown ancestors using DNA evidence and traditional research.
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