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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 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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*Annual research trips to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, UT | *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 | ||
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*How to use local research facilities<br><br> | *How to use local research facilities<br><br> | ||
== Events<br> | == Events<br> == | ||
=== Society Meetings === | === Society Meetings === | ||
The MGRG meets:<br> '''Date:''' 1st Saturday of every month<br> '''Time:''' 1 – 3 pm<br> '''Place:''' Columbine Stake Family History Center<br> '''Address:''' 6705 S. Webster St., Littleton, CO 80128<br> (SW corner of Webster and Coalmine)<br><br> | The MGRG meets:<br> '''Date:''' 1st Saturday of every month<br> '''Time:''' 1 – 3 pm<br> '''Place:''' Columbine Stake Family History Center<br> '''Address:''' 6705 S. Webster St., Littleton, CO 80128<br> (SW corner of Webster and Coalmine)<br><br> | ||
<u>2010 Programs</u>:<br> | <u>2010 Programs</u>:<br> | ||
'''4 Dec''' - No Program: Research day!<br> | '''4 Dec''' - No Program: Research day!<br> | ||
<u>2011 Programs</u>:<br> | <u>2011 Programs</u>:<br> | ||
'''1 Jan''' - No meeting: Happy New Year!<br> | '''1 Jan''' - No meeting: Happy New Year!<br> | ||
'''5 Feb''' - Endless Possibilities: Using Evernote for Your Genealogical Research<br> | '''5 Feb''' - Endless Possibilities: Using Evernote for Your Genealogical Research<br> | ||
Presenter: Cari Taplin<br> | Presenter: Cari Taplin<br> | ||
'''5 Mar''' - The Power of the Grid: Tools to Help You Analyze Your Data<br> | '''5 Mar''' - The Power of the Grid: Tools to Help You Analyze Your Data<br> | ||
Presenter: Annette Botello<br> | Presenter: Annette Botello<br> | ||
=== Salt Lake City Research Trip === | === Salt Lake City Research Trip === | ||
Each year we make a research trip to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. The date has not yet been chosen for 2011, but we will let you know as soon as it has! You are welcome to join us, even if you are not a member of the MGRG.<br> | Each year we make a research trip to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. The date has not yet been chosen for 2011, but we will let you know as soon as it has! You are welcome to join us, even if you are not a member of the MGRG.<br> | ||
=== Research at the Family History Center === | === Research at the Family History Center === | ||
The [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhc/frameset_fhc.asp '''Columbine Stake 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.<br><br> | The [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhc/frameset_fhc.asp '''Columbine Stake 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.<br><br> | ||
== Links == | == Links == | ||
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[http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mexico-Genealogy-Research-Group/126280767432878 MGRG Facebook Page] | [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mexico-Genealogy-Research-Group/126280767432878 MGRG Facebook Page] | ||
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[[Category:Societies]] [[Category:Repositories]] | [[Category:Societies]] [[Category:Repositories]] | ||
Revision as of 09:44, 30 November 2010
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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 Stake Family History Center
Address: 6705 S. Webster St., Littleton, CO 80128
(SW corner of Webster and Coalmine)
2010 Programs:
4 Dec - No Program: Research day!
2011 Programs:
1 Jan - No meeting: Happy New Year!
5 Feb - Endless Possibilities: Using Evernote for Your Genealogical Research
Presenter: Cari Taplin
5 Mar - The Power of the Grid: Tools to Help You Analyze Your Data
Presenter: Annette Botello
Salt Lake City Research Trip[edit | edit source]
Each year we make a research trip to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. The date has not yet been chosen for 2011, but we will let you know as soon as it has! You are welcome to join us, even if you are not a member of the MGRG.
Research at the Family History Center[edit | edit source]
The Columbine Stake 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]