Indian River Genealogical Society

New Mailing Address!

P.O. Box 651404
Vero Beach, FL  32965
 
 

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October Meeting - Special Date and Time

 Wednesday, October 16th 5-7 p.m.
 
The Brackett Preservation Lab will co-host a demonstration of the new equipment and the process of preserving your old photos, letters, and memorabilia. Once saved, find out how you can make this an exciting part of your shared stories with family and friends. This event will be held from 5-7 pm. Indian River State College, Mueller Campus, 2nd floor of the Brackett Library. This event is co-hosted by IRC Libraries, IRGS and the Lab led by Angie Neely-Sardon, IRSC Assistant Professor and Librarian.
 
This event is free and open to the public.
 
IRGS Members:
There will be a short business meeting prior to this program, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Laura (Riding) Jackson Pole Barn.
 
 
 
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GIG NEWS

 

October GIG Calendar

 

Irish GIG will meet Tuesday October 1st, 2:00 pm, in the History Room of Main Library
 
Scandinavian GIG will meet Monday October 7th, 10:30 am, in the History Room of Main Library
 
WriteLife Group will meet Thursday October 10th and 24th, 3:30 pm virtually.  NOTE: the Oct. 10th meeting has been cancelled due to Hurricane Milton.
 
DNA GIG will meet Thursday October 17th, 2:00 pm virtually
 
Scottish GIG  will meet Monday October 21st, 10:30 am, in the History Room of Main Library
 

 

Contact the GIG leaders to join or email  info@irgs.org to be added to a GIG distribution (please specify which GIG)  The GIGs welcome new members!  We ask all GIG members maintain an active IRGS membership.

 
 
 
 

Beginner's Introduction to DNA

 
We invite anyone interested in learning more about the basics of DNA testing and analysis to review the following video prepared by our DNA Genealogy Interest Group Leader, Janet Hunter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kuFIflOIiw
We encourage you to join our DNA GIG by becoming a member of our society to view additional educational videos of our past meetings.
 
 

 
 
 
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