Morris Area Genealogy Society meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month, from September through May, at the Morris County Library, 30 East Hanover Ave., Whippany, NJ. Refreshments are served at 6:30; the program begins at 7:00. (Directions to the Library)
While the Morris County Library has opened the meeting rooms, due to library functions on our meeting dates, the MAGS general monthly evening meeting will continue online via Zoom only; there will be no in-person general meetings in calendar year 2023.
A list of our past monthly programs, since the startup of MAGS in 1988 through May 2021, can be found here.
In addition to its regular meetings, MAGS also sponsors Special Interest Groups. These SIG meetings are being held either in person or online via Zoom; please confirm on the Meetings>SIG page.
While the Morris County Library has opened the meeting rooms, due to library functions on our meeting dates, the MAGS general monthly evening meeting will continue online via Zoom only; there will be no in-person general meetings in calendar year 2023.
A list of our past monthly programs, since the startup of MAGS in 1988 through May 2021, can be found here.
In addition to its regular meetings, MAGS also sponsors Special Interest Groups. These SIG meetings are being held either in person or online via Zoom; please confirm on the Meetings>SIG page.
2023 - 2024 MEETING SCHEDULE
5 Sept 2023
Online via ZOOM
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3 Oct 2023
Online via ZOOM
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Adding Your Own Stories to Your Family History - by Sunny Jane Morton
Family history begins with YOUR history. Learn from the author of Story of My Life: A Workbook for Preserving Your Legacy what stories you have that are worth telling–and several inspiring reasons to write them. Review different kinds of memories, why some memories are more vivid than others, and how to flesh them out. Learn tips for researching gaps in your memories, how to turn a memory into a good story, what to leave out and several ways to share your stories. See how to integrate your personal stories, family memories and research discoveries. The handout includes a life story writing exercise worksheet to help you get started.
Sunny Jane Morton is an internationally-known genealogy speaker and award-winning writer and editor. She is a longtime Contributing Editor at Family Tree Magazine; Contributing Editor and Content Manager for YourDNAGuide.com; frequent contributor to FamilySearch’s blog; and past Editor of Ohio Genealogy News. She has twice received prestigious awards from the National Genealogical Society, most recently for her book How to Find Your Family History in U.S. Church Records, co-authored with Harold Henderson, CG. Her book, Story of My Life: A Workbook for Preserving Your Legacy, is now in its 2nd edition. Her presentations are packed with try-this-now strategies and delivered with humor, humanity, and plenty of motivating examples and stories. |
7 Nov 2023
Online via ZOOM
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Navigating FultonHistory.com - by Jeanette Sheliga
FultonHistory.com, or Old Fulton NY Postcards, is a free, historic newspaper website that contains archives of over 50 million pages of microfilmed newspaper images (mostly New York State newspapers, along with collections from other states and Canada). This presentation will give an overview of the content and a variety of search strategies. Jeanette Sheliga of Jeanette’s Genealogy lives in Lockport, NY and has been researching her family tree since 2002 and lecturing since 2011. She has had the privilege to speak for societies and libraries locally and virtually all over the world. Jeanette is the President of the Virtual Genealogical Association (VGA); she holds positions in local, state, and national societies; she has completed the study groups of ProGen 49 and ProGen Practicum 02; and has attended many genealogy institutes. |
5 Dec 2023
In Person
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Annual Holiday Party. Members Only
Join in the fun! We will hear interesting stories from members. You are invited to bring a holiday treat to share during this party. Our "gift exchange" table will be available. All items will be raffled off. We will be IN PERSON at the Morris County Library, 7-8:30 pm, large meeting room on the first floor. |
2 Jan 2024
Zoom |
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6 Feb 2024
Zoom |
NJ Libraries and Repositories - Michelle Chubenko
A review of the NJ State Archives, the NJ State Library, and NJ Historical Society, and the Alexander Library at Rutgers University. Michelle Chubenko has over 30 years experience researching her colonial American and Eastern European ancestry. She is a Research Team Lead and professional genealogist with Legacy Tree Genealogists based in Salt Lake City, Utah. She joined the company in October 2016 as their Researcher for Central & Eastern European research and since April 2021 is the Research Team Manager for the International Team. She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG), local and ethnic genealogical societies, and is active in local history organizations and has been the co-coordinator for the Ukrainian History & Education Center's Nashi Predky Family History Group. |
5 Mar 2024
Zoom |
You Be the Judge: Was Nicholas Storm Alive during the Revolutionary War? - by Jane E. Wilcox
A family tradition claims that Philipsburg Manor tenant Nicholas Storm hosted Gen. Philip Schuyler at his home during the Battle of White Plains. Fact or fiction? You be the judge using typical and atypical sources for Westchester County including manorial, court, cemetery, Loyalist confiscation, U.S. Army forage, personal papers and accounts, probate, maps, laws, and more.
Jane E. Wilcox is a contributing editor of the New York Genealogical & Biographical Record and serves on the New York State Archives Advisory Committee. She speaks at national genealogy conferences and institutes and hosts The Forget-Me-Not Hour podcast twice a month at www.BlogTalkRadio.com/JaneEWilcox. With her company, Forget-Me-Not Ancestry, in Kingston, NY, Jane specializes in colonial and early national New York and area research. She serves on the New York Genealogical & Biographical Society’s New York Family History Advisory Committee. |
2 Apr 2024
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AI and Genealogy Tasks - by Ed Swierczewski
The newest tool is Artificial Intelligence (AI), and we need to understand its benefits and limitations. Ed will use cases to demonstrate some of the abilities of AI for common genealogical tasks like: Summarization, Extraction, and Translation. A handout will be distributed with prompts so that these skills can be put to immediate use.
Ed Swierczewski, a MAGS member, has been a professional educator for over 30 years, and a genealogist for almost 30 years. His genealogy education includes multiple courses from GRIP and SLIG, and he is a ProGen alum. He founded Integrative Genealogy LLC and serves as the Chief Genealogical Officer. He is an award-winning genealogical writer and a Laura G. Prescott SLIG Scholarship recipient and has presented genealogy webinars locally and nationally. He has presented at various genealogy venues both live and virtually, including in-person at RootsTech 2023 in Salt Lake City. He possesses a deep passion for sharing his knowledge with others, and a commitment to life-long learning. |
7 May 2024
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The Orphans of Richard Hughes Phibbs - by Ruth Daniels
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There are generally no meetings in June, July and August.
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