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SUMMARY:WMGS November Monthly Meeting: “No OMPF? No Problem!”
DESCRIPTION:Researching military records in November is a meaningful way to connect personal  family history with our ancestors who served our country. It’s a quiet\, powerful act that says: Your service still matters\, and we still remember you. \nOn November 4\, we welcome Sara Cochran back to WMGS to guide us in researching our military ancestors who served during the 20th century. This presentation carries special significance\, as many of us may be exploring the stories of relatives we personally knew. \nIn 1973\, a fire destroyed millions of Official Military Personnel Files (OMPF). This is\none reason why researching 20th-century veterans is especially difficult. Sara’s  presentation on “No OMPF? No Problem!” will look at other ways to find the stories of the World War I\, World War II\, Korean War\, and peacetime veterans in our families.
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SUMMARY:WMGS December Monthly Meeting: DNA - Just Beyond the Basics - Adding to Your Solid Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Curious — or confused — about your DNA test results? Maybe you don’t recognize many of the names in your match list\, you’re wondering why you don’t share DNA with\nsomeone you expected to\, or you’ve noticed your siblings’ results look surprisingly different. And what exactly do terms like endogamy\, pedigree collapse\, and consanguinity mean for your research? \nJoin us at our December 2 monthly meeting as genealogist Peggy Jude presents “DNA – Just Beyond the Basics – Adding to Your Solid Foundation.” Peggy will discuss how the effective use of DNA can further your genealogical research. Building on the basics\, this session covers working with your match list\, determining relationships\, prioritizing matches\, using advanced tools\, and understanding the impact of endogamy and pedigree collapse.
URL:https://westmassgen.com/event/wmgs-december-monthly-meeting-dna-just-beyond-the-basics-adding-to-your-solid-foundation/
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