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The members of the '''Mexico Genealogy Research Group''' | The members of the '''Mexico Genealogy Research Group''' are genealogists who are researching their ancestors in Mexico. If you are interested in this type of research as well, and live in the Denver, CO metro area, please visit us any time! | ||
The MGRG is a study group of the:<br>[http://www.hispanicgen.org/ '''Colorado Society of Hispanic Genealogy''']<br><br> | The MGRG is a study group of the:<br>[http://www.hispanicgen.org/ '''Colorado Society of Hispanic Genealogy''']<br><br> | ||
== Benefits == | == Benefits == | ||
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*Learn with and from experienced researchers | *Learn with and from experienced researchers | ||
*Have use of research computers with internet access | *Have use of research computers with internet access | ||
*Have access to microfilm readers and a large collection of | *Have access to microfilm readers and a large collection of LDS microfilms of Mexico records | ||
*Monthly MGRG meetings | *Monthly MGRG meetings | ||
*Monthly CSHG meetings | *Monthly CSHG meetings | ||
* | *Quarterly CSHG journals | ||
*Speakers, workshops, and classes | *Speakers, workshops, and classes | ||
*Annual conferences | *Annual conferences | ||
*Annual research trips to the | *Annual research trips to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, UT | ||
<br>You will learn: <br> | <br>You will learn: <br> | ||
*How to use US records and identify your immigrant ancestors from Mexico | *How to use US records and identify your immigrant ancestors from Mexico | ||
*How to use records | *How to use records to trace your ancestors in Mexico | ||
*How to use internet resources | *How to use internet resources | ||
*How to use | *How to use LDS resources | ||
*How to use local research facilities<br><br> | *How to use local research facilities<br><br> | ||
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=== Society Meetings === | === Society Meetings === | ||
The MGRG meets:<br>'''Date:''' 1st Saturday of every month<br>'''Time:''' 1 – 3 pm<br> '''Place:''' Columbine Colorado | The MGRG meets:<br> '''Date:''' 1st Saturday of every month<br> '''Time:''' 1 – 3 pm<br> '''Place:''' Columbine Colorado Family History Center<br> '''Address:''' 6705 S. Webster St., Littleton, CO 80128<br> (SW corner of Webster and Coalmine)<br><br> | ||
<u>2013 Programs</u>: | |||
''' | '''6 Apr''' - No Program: Bring your research to share!<br> | ||
'''4 May''' - This will be a working meeting. Bring your laptop and we will be learning how to use Dropbox and how to create GEDCOMs.<br> | |||
''' | '''1 Jun''' - We will be reviewing the material from last month's meeting... How to use Dropbox, and how to create GEDCOM files. If you were not able to attend last monh, or if you would like to review the material, please bring your laptop to the meeting. If you have a Dropbox account already, make sure you know your login information!<br> | ||
'''6 Jul''' - TBA | |||
'''3 | '''3 Aug''' - TBA<br> | ||
''' | '''7 Sep''' - TBA<br> | ||
''' | '''5 Oct''' - TBA<br> | ||
''' | '''2 Nov''' - How to Use the Research Resources at the Family History Center - by Jim Greenwood<br> | ||
''' | '''7 Dec''' - TBA<br> | ||
=== Salt Lake City Research Trip === | |||
Each year, if possible, we make a research trip to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Here is the information for this year's trip!<br> | |||
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[ Sorry. Our group does not have a SLC trip planned for 2013. Maybe next year! ] | |||
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=== <u></u>Research at the | === <u></u>Research at the Family History Center === | ||
The [ | The [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhc/frameset_fhc.asp '''Columbine Colorado Family History Center'''] is open to the public for research. Search here for Littleton, Colorado, United States to get days and times that the FHC is open.<u><br><br></u> | ||
== <u></u>Links == | == <u></u>Links == | ||
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[[Category: | [[Category:Societies]] [[Category:Repositories]] [[Category:Colorado_Societies]] [[Category:Mexico_Societies]] | ||
Revision as of 12:59, 6 October 2013
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The members of the Mexico Genealogy Research Group are genealogists who are researching their ancestors in Mexico. If you are interested in this type of research as well, and live in the Denver, CO metro area, please visit us any time!
The MGRG is a study group of the:
Colorado Society of Hispanic Genealogy
Benefits[edit | edit source]
Benefits of being a member of the MGRG are:
- Learn with and from experienced researchers
- Have use of research computers with internet access
- Have access to microfilm readers and a large collection of LDS microfilms of Mexico records
- Monthly MGRG meetings
- Monthly CSHG meetings
- Quarterly CSHG journals
- Speakers, workshops, and classes
- Annual conferences
- Annual research trips to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, UT
You will learn:
- How to use US records and identify your immigrant ancestors from Mexico
- How to use records to trace your ancestors in Mexico
- How to use internet resources
- How to use LDS resources
- How to use local research facilities
Events
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Society Meetings[edit | edit source]
The MGRG meets:
Date: 1st Saturday of every month
Time: 1 – 3 pm
Place: Columbine Colorado Family History Center
Address: 6705 S. Webster St., Littleton, CO 80128
(SW corner of Webster and Coalmine)
2013 Programs:
6 Apr - No Program: Bring your research to share!
4 May - This will be a working meeting. Bring your laptop and we will be learning how to use Dropbox and how to create GEDCOMs.
1 Jun - We will be reviewing the material from last month's meeting... How to use Dropbox, and how to create GEDCOM files. If you were not able to attend last monh, or if you would like to review the material, please bring your laptop to the meeting. If you have a Dropbox account already, make sure you know your login information!
6 Jul - TBA
3 Aug - TBA
7 Sep - TBA
5 Oct - TBA
2 Nov - How to Use the Research Resources at the Family History Center - by Jim Greenwood
7 Dec - TBA
Salt Lake City Research Trip[edit | edit source]
Each year, if possible, we make a research trip to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Here is the information for this year's trip!
[ Sorry. Our group does not have a SLC trip planned for 2013. Maybe next year! ]
Research at the Family History Center[edit | edit source]
The Columbine Colorado Family History Center is open to the public for research. Search here for Littleton, Colorado, United States to get days and times that the FHC is open.
Links[edit | edit source]