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For those new to genealogy research, we offer a 4-page handout - - | For those new to genealogy research, we offer a 4-page handout - - | ||
*Page 1 - titled "Your Family | *Page 1 - titled "Your Family Tree" with a short paragraph on each of the following: Where do you begin?; Pedigree Chart; Research Log; Census Records; Family Group Records. | ||
*Page 2 - Five Generation Ancestor Chart form | *Page 2 - Five Generation Ancestor Chart form | ||
*Page 3 - Instructions and tips for filling out the Five Generation Chart | *Page 3 - Instructions and tips for filling out the Five Generation Chart | ||
*Page 4 - A Research Log Form. | *Page 4 - A Research Log Form. | ||
After you fill-out the "Five Generation | After you fill-out the "Five Generation Ancestor Chart" form with as much information as you know about your direct ancestors, you can contact us and request a one-on-one meeting in our Genealogy Room (in The Marion County Public Library) with one of the volunteers who will help you learn how to use the information in the room to further your research. | ||
Note: | Note: You can pick up the 4-page handout in the Genealogy Room in the Marion County Public Library the next time you visit there, or you can [mailto:GenealogyGleanings@gmail.com?Subject=MCGC-Handout email] and request a .pdf file for the 4 pages. | ||
== History of the society == | == History of the society == | ||
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== Society Officers == | == Society Officers == | ||
*President: | *President: [mailto:drowand@ma.rr.com David Rowand]<br> | ||
*Vice President: | *Vice President: Rayman Richardson<br> | ||
*Secretary: | *Secretary: Patricia Rowland<br> | ||
*Treasurer: | *Treasurer: Bonnie Armstrong<br> | ||
== Society Projects == | == Society Projects == | ||
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== Publications == | == Publications == | ||
*Through the sale of publications, the club has been able to purchase many publications from throughout the state of West Virginia and surrounding states including census records and vital statistics including births, deaths, marriages, and cemetery records. Our shelves also contain county histories, general genealogical information and material from surrounding states. | *Through the sale of publications, the club has been able to purchase many publications from throughout the state of West Virginia and surrounding states including census records and vital statistics including births, deaths, marriages, and cemetery records. Our shelves also contain county histories, general genealogical information and material from surrounding states.<br> | ||
== Newsletters == | == Newsletters == | ||
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;Q. What are the directions to the society? | ;Q. What are the directions to the society? | ||
{{Block indent|The Marion County Genealogical Club is located in the "Genealogy Room" of the [http://mcpls.org/content/fairmont Marion County Public Library]; 321 Monroe Street; Fairmont, WV 26554; Phone: 304-366-1210 ext. 12<br>}} | |||
;Q. What are the society's hours of operation? | ;Q. What are the society's hours of operation? | ||
{{Block indent|Hours the Genealogy Room is open: Monday thru Saturday (10am-2pm)<br>}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 20:12, 19 August 2025
| Marion County Genealogical Club | |
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| Contact Info | |
| Website | www.facebook.com/groups/1440508722854081/ |
| Society Officers | |
| President | David Rowand |
| Vice-President | Rayman Richardson |
The Marion County Genealogical Club ...
Benefits[edit | edit source]
What are the benefits for becoming a member of the society?
What are the benefits the society has to offer for those who are not members?
Benefits for members:
- Receiving quarterly newsletters
- Ability to publish your queries in the quarterly newsletter
- Ability to publish your Surnames in the quarterly newsletter and have them added them to the Surnames Registry.
Benefits for members and non-members:
Free use of the books and collections while visiting the Genealogy Room
For those new to genealogy research, we offer a 4-page handout - -
- Page 1 - titled "Your Family Tree" with a short paragraph on each of the following: Where do you begin?; Pedigree Chart; Research Log; Census Records; Family Group Records.
- Page 2 - Five Generation Ancestor Chart form
- Page 3 - Instructions and tips for filling out the Five Generation Chart
- Page 4 - A Research Log Form.
After you fill-out the "Five Generation Ancestor Chart" form with as much information as you know about your direct ancestors, you can contact us and request a one-on-one meeting in our Genealogy Room (in The Marion County Public Library) with one of the volunteers who will help you learn how to use the information in the room to further your research.
Note: You can pick up the 4-page handout in the Genealogy Room in the Marion County Public Library the next time you visit there, or you can email and request a .pdf file for the 4 pages.
History of the society[edit | edit source]
Society Officers[edit | edit source]
- President: David Rowand
- Vice President: Rayman Richardson
- Secretary: Patricia Rowland
- Treasurer: Bonnie Armstrong
Society Projects[edit | edit source]
Current Projects[edit | edit source]
- Taking digital photos of local cemeteries and updating cemetery lists.
FamilySearch Wiki Projects[edit | edit source]
FamilySearch Wiki Page Adoptions[edit | edit source]
Past Projects[edit | edit source]
Publications[edit | edit source]
- Through the sale of publications, the club has been able to purchase many publications from throughout the state of West Virginia and surrounding states including census records and vital statistics including births, deaths, marriages, and cemetery records. Our shelves also contain county histories, general genealogical information and material from surrounding states.
Newsletters[edit | edit source]
- Our Newsletter, “Genealogy Gleanings” is published quarterly (March, June, September, and December) and mailed to club members.
Collections[edit | edit source]
Events[edit | edit source]
Society Meetings[edit | edit source]
Workshops[edit | edit source]
Board Meetings[edit | edit source]
- Board Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month (weather permitting). The time of the meeting varies from afternoon to evening depending on board members schedules and the weather.
Training Meetings[edit | edit source]
Frequently Asked Questions[edit | edit source]
- Q. What are the directions to the society?
- Q. What are the society's hours of operation?
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