[Genealogy-SIG] Using Maps in Genealogy research

[Mike Kennedy]

Greetings DMA Genealogy sig members:

I would like to congratulate Jay on a great description of the MCC-OGS meeting and the additional information provided. 
I also agree that the membership fee is a true bargain. 
(All memberships expire in December).

There are other benefits of membership in the MCC-OGS (Montgomery County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society).

Once a year, members are allowed to submit a list of all surnames and locations they are researching. 
All 200 Plus members can view this list and help each other (especially if they are researching the same surnames or are familiar with the locations).

Once a year, members bring in examples of their research. 
This may be a completed book on one or more of their surnames. 
It may be samples of photography they have encountered. 
It may be sample of their methods of record keeping. 
It could be many different things that would be of help to other members.

The presentations at the meetings are especially helpful to me. 
They present tips, tricks, hints, guidelines and other aids that I can use in my own research. 
It is better to see samples and pictures than to just read an article on the subject.
These presentations are sometimes very helpful in getting around a roadblock in your research. 

The meeting starts with a short presentation topic at 1:00 pm.
Next is a business meeting that normally lasts about 20 minutes.
Then 10 minutes of cookies and coffee.
The main topic usually starts at about 2:00. It lasts approximately 1 hour.
The meetings are in the second floor auditorium of the main library (Dayton Metro Library) in downtown Dayton ( 215 E. 3rd st ). 

(You do NOT have to be a member to attend the meetings).

I will be presenting a very visual slide show on "Using Maps in Genealogy Research" at the August 12 meeting.
This presentation will use A LARGE number of map samples and how they can assist you in your research. 
The emphasis will be on:
     how the maps can lead to new locations to search for records,
     how the maps can help narrow down a large search area,
     how and where maps can be found and bought.
If time permits; 
    I will present online sources of maps,
    how to read the maps to find locations and 
    what to look for when buying a map.

Check out the MSS-OGS website at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohmontgs/ .

Mike Kennedy
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