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Check Out Genealogy 101 19. To participate via Zoom, go to mcgsfl.org/events and

And Pre-1850 Lineage register by Jan. 18.
Duay received her Ph.D. in Adult Education from Florida

With The Martin County Atlantic University in 2007. With more than 20 years of
genealogy experience, she has taught numerous workshops
Genealogical Society nationwide about researching Early American ancestry.
A Florida DAR honorary state regent, Duay serves as the
Genealogy is a fascinating national vice chair for French Canadian specialty research.
hobby that can connect you The Martin County Genealogical Society offers a variety
with ancestors and events you of services at the Genealogy Room in the Blake Library
never imagined. To help start including an extensive research library, access to several
off your personal genealogy genealogy websites and assistance from MCGS volunteers.
journey on the right foot, the For more information about membership, activities and
Martin County Genealogical services go to mcgsfl.org.
Society (MCGS) is offering
Genealogy 101, a five-part
series of weekly lectures and Junior League Of Martin Keri Gustafson, Charlene Lyons, Taylor Gilmour, Lara
hands-on experience with County Names News Officers Bailey, Julia Sansevere. Photo by Doreen Poreba
a U.S./Canada focus from
Jan. 4 to Feb. 15, 2024. Each And Plans Year Ahead human trafficking, domestic violence, women’s health, teen
session lasts from 6 to 8 p.m. dating violence, child sex trafficking, nutrition and food
The first two will be at the Debbie Duay The Junior League of Martin County (JLMC), which insecurity, and poverty. Among the programs, JLMC offers
Cummings Library in Palm has a 35-year history of collaborating with other nonprofit two scholarships to graduating high school women in the
City, and the others at the Blake Library in Stuart. organizations to better serve the local community, announces Martin County School District and a scholarship for female
Beginning with “What is Genealogy?” the series includes its 2023/24 Board of Directors. students at Indian River State College.
research sources, how to use them and hands-on research Taylor Gilmour will lead the group as president; Lara The Junior League of Martin County is accepting new
conducted on Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org. The first Bailey, vice president; Keri Gustafson and Charlene Lyons, female members on a rolling admission. Women must be at
two sessions are required to participate in both the Ancestry co-treasurers; Julia Sansevere, sustaining member director; least 22 years old and reside in Martin or St. Lucie County.
and FamilySearch sessions which will be offered twice. and Ashley Price Winchel, advisory-nominating chair. Membership benefits include improving the local community
Genealogy 101 is free, and preregistration is required by Dec. They are joined by committee chairs Ashley Price through organized and effective methods, building
31. Go to mcgsfl.org/beginning-genealogy for more details Winchel, advisory-nominating chair; Lauren Aloia, relationships with a diverse group of current and emerging
and to register. community chair; Alyssa Regan and Heather Frady, fund women leaders, developing volunteer skills and leadership
Also in January, at the regular MCGS monthly meeting, development cochairs; Laura Baird, membership chair; and potential and sharing talents with a network of interesting
Debbie Duay will present “Documenting Lineages Teena White, state public affairs committee chair. women. Additionally, members benefit by becoming part of
Before the 1850 Census.” Early American lineage often “We started a new year this fall, with programming, an international association of more than 196,000 women.
is difficult to document, and Duay will discuss important workshops, service projects, public affairs activities, and The Junior League of Martin County is a part of the
resources available to make the research easier. Although more,” said Gilmour. “Our approach is simple. Through Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) – a
the presentation is designed to help prove eligibility for the hands-on training and formal learning opportunities, we give women’s organization whose mission is to advance women’s
Daughters of the American Revolution, the concepts are women the skills they need to improve the quality of life in leadership for meaningful community impact through
useful for anyone doing genealogical research. Free and open the communities we serve.” volunteer action, collaboration, and training. For those
to the public, the meeting will be at the Blake Library, 2351 The group aligns its initiatives within the three impact interested in learning more about the Junior League of Martin
S.E. Monterey Road in Stuart, from 1 to 3 p.m., Friday, Jan. areas of women, children and civic leadership. These include County, visit www.jlmcflorida.org.

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