The Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center is the second largest genealogy library in the country with a vast amount of research materials in both physical and digital form. Discover how you can use this wonderful resource from home! 

 

 

Unlock the power of advanced genetic genealogy in our upcoming class, “Solving Family Mysteries with BanyanDNA.” Join professional genealogist Fran Shockley as she shares the compelling case of her cousin Karl, whose father was a “war baby” and never knew his biological father. Using a blend of traditional research, DNA analysis, and the innovative BanyanDNA tool, Fran narrowed the search to one of three brothers—demonstrating how BanyanDNA’s intuitive interface and statistical analysis can validate relationships, identify unknown ancestors, and visualize even the most complex family trees. Whether you’re facing pedigree collapse, double cousins, or simply want to ensure your tree matches your DNA, this class will showcase how BanyanDNA can transform your research and help you break through your toughest brick walls.

 

Please feel free to email Fran in advance with questions that she can answer in class her email is :familystorysleuth@gmail.com

 

This exclusive webinar is free of charge for CCCGS members only. However, non-members can join the CCCGS now for free access to this and upcoming events.  Yes! The program will be recorded! 

 

 

Member Registration is now open! 

 

NOTE: MEMBERS MUST LOG IN FIRST BEFORE CLICKING ON THE 2025 FALL WEBINAR PAGE TO COMPLETE THIER REGISTRATION.

 

Not a member? Join the CCCGS to access this event. Here's how:

• Click  JOIN HERE  (or from the homepage) and follow the prompts to payment
• Once payment is received, you will get a welcome letter with logon information to CCCGS.net
• Logon and click on the 2025 Fall Webinar page to complete your registeration. 

 

 

If you have technical problems registering, please contact Joseph Palmer at webmaster@cccgs.net.  For all other issues or questions about the event, contact Karen Hunt at events@cccgs.net. 

Point of Origin: How to Find Your Ancestral Village Don’t know where overseas your family originated from?

This presentation covers a variety of sources to explore to locate your ancestor's point of origin before arriving in the United States. 

Examples and strategies will be provided including: resources for

locating town of origin, strategies for name changes, tips for boundary changes, and overcoming handwriting & language challenges.

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After registering you will receiving a confirmaiton email about joining the meeting.