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SUMMARY:Top Newspaper Sites That You MUST RESEARCH!
DESCRIPTION:In the world of genealogy\, newspapers are often overlooked yet incredibly powerful tools for uncovering personal stories\, tracing ancestral movements\, and discovering historical context. In the webinar explore both free and subscription-based newspaper databases. This session is a must for anyone seeking to go beyond vital records and uncover the everyday lives of their ancestors.
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/top-newspaper-sites-that-you-must-research/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T130000
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SUMMARY:Streamlining Genealogical Research Plans with AI: Step-by-Step
DESCRIPTION:This practical session offers a detailed look at integrating AI into your genealogical research planning workflow. We’ll explore AI-powered tools that can assist with each step of the planning process: clarifying research objectives\, analyzing\, and summarizing known facts\, generating hypotheses based on existing data\, expanding your list of potential sources\, and creating an optimized research strategy. Learn how to use AI to save time\, reduce oversight\, and create more robust research plans while maintaining control over your genealogical process.
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/streamlining-genealogical-research-plans-with-ai-step-by-step/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T150000
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CREATED:20260108T203713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T203813Z
UID:895-1768050000-1768057200@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Genealogy Reboot
DESCRIPTION:Genealogy Reboot is all about hitting the reset button as we step into a new year. January has a way of inviting fresh starts—new goals\, new habits\, and new perspectives—and our family history journey deserves the same intentional reboot. Whether your research has stalled\, your files feel overwhelming\, or you’re simply craving a clearer direction\, this session is designed to help you begin again with confidence and momentum.
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/genealogy-reboot/
LOCATION:BCGS Monthly Meeting\, 1100 Church St.\, Bastrop\, 78602\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173150
CREATED:20250110T002143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T002143Z
UID:849-1765630800-1765641600@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:BCGS No Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Library Open House
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/bcgs-no-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173150
CREATED:20250110T002033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T002033Z
UID:847-1762606800-1762617600@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:BCGS Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Topic TBD
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/bcgs-meeting-10/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173150
CREATED:20250113T055359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T055359Z
UID:871-1760187600-1760198400@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:How to Find the Truth about a Family Story
DESCRIPTION:Oral history provides the foundation for all family research. Documentary evidence builds structure on that foundation. But documents often conflict with family traditions. How do we determine the core truths that are essential to understanding our own past? Learn how to examine the causes of those conflicts and how to peel away generations of confusion to find the real story that underpins family lore. Case studies include both Native American and African American traditions.
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/how-to-find-the-truth-about-a-family-story/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173150
CREATED:20250110T001936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T001936Z
UID:845-1760187600-1760198400@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:BCGS Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Topic TBD
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/bcgs-meeting-9/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173150
CREATED:20250113T055652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T055652Z
UID:873-1757768400-1757779200@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Colonial Immigrants: Who They Were and Where They Came From
DESCRIPTION:Between 1607 and 1790\, about 900\,000 immigrants came to the colonies. Learn about each of the nationalities that came before the Revolutionary War\, where they came from\, and sources available to identify them.
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/colonial-immigrants-who-they-were-and-where-they-came-from-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173150
CREATED:20250110T001835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T001835Z
UID:843-1757768400-1757779200@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:BCGS Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Topic TBD
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/bcgs-meeting-8/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173150
CREATED:20250113T055008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T055008Z
UID:867-1754744400-1754755200@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Using Google Earth for Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:Google Earth is one of the best free genealogical tools available! Learn how to unlock mysteries in your research from unidentified photographs\, to how an ancestral location looked a hundred years ago or more\, to plotting homesteads precisely using land patent legal descriptions. You’ll learn how to interpret the genealogical records you already have in new and exciting ways using layers\, overlays\, forensic analysis\, and little known online tech tools.
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/using-google-earth-for-genealogy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173150
CREATED:20250110T001748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T001748Z
UID:841-1754744400-1754755200@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:BCGS Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Topic TBD
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/bcgs-meeting-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173150
CREATED:20250113T054901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T054901Z
UID:865-1752325200-1752336000@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:A Nose for News: 20 Tips for Getting the Most out of Newspapers
DESCRIPTION:The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has been collecting genealogical information since 1890 to support both the application process for membership and to honor the service of Patriots. The Society operates a marvelous library in Washington\, DC. Over the last few years they have scanned and provided public access to extensive online resources.
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/a-nose-for-news-20-tips-for-getting-the-most-out-of-newspapers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173150
CREATED:20250110T001708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T001708Z
UID:839-1752325200-1752336000@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:BCGS Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Topic TBD
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/bcgs-meeting-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173150
CREATED:20250113T054753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T054800Z
UID:863-1749906000-1749916800@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Daughters of the American Revolution Update and Genealogical Research System
DESCRIPTION:The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has been collecting genealogical information since 1890 to support both the application process for membership and to honor the service of Patriots. The Society operates a marvelous library in Washington\, DC. Over the last few years they have scanned and provided public access to extensive online resources. Come learn more.
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/daughters-of-the-american-revolution-update-and-genealogical-research-system/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173150
CREATED:20250110T001620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T001620Z
UID:837-1749906000-1749916800@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:BCGS Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Topic TBD
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/bcgs-meeting-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173150
CREATED:20250113T054623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T054623Z
UID:861-1746882000-1746892800@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:7 Immigration Methodologies
DESCRIPTION:Family historians face significant challenges tracing immigrant ancestors. Changes in language\, culture\, family composition\, given name\, surname\, country of residence\, and occupation tend to obscure the origins of many immigrants. We will be introduced to seven methodologies to effectively trace immigrant origins\, illustrated with examples from the early 1600s to the early 1900s.
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/7-immigration-methodologies/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173150
CREATED:20250110T001533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T001533Z
UID:835-1746882000-1746892800@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:BCGS Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Topic TBD
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/bcgs-meeting-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173150
CREATED:20250113T054505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T054505Z
UID:859-1744462800-1744473600@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Railroad Records and Railroad History: Methods for Tracking
DESCRIPTION:Did great-grandpa traverse this nation as he worked for the railroad? For which railroad did he work? Where did it run? Are there railroad records which may give us personal details? Visuals and references demonstrate the wealth of historical materials available all across the U.S. When this lecture is over you will know where to turn to find out more about the railroad\, its records\, and where to find them. Also learn about online personnel and payroll records\, indexes\, books\, railroad employee and union magazine indexes\, inventories of railroad records\, indexes of insurance claims\, identified photographs of people\, trains\, and stations\, architectural drawings\, and links to other free websites and finding aids. Some of these lists give a person’s name\, birth date and place\, railroad jobs held\, and more. An extensive handout gives links to these and many others.
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/railroad-records-and-railroad-history-methods-for-tracking/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173150
CREATED:20250110T001437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T001437Z
UID:833-1744462800-1744473600@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:BCGS Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Topic TBD
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/bcgs-meeting-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173150
CREATED:20250113T054306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T054306Z
UID:857-1741438800-1741449600@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Navigating Naturalization Records
DESCRIPTION:First papers\, petitions\, certificates and registrations. These are some of the key documents for Naturalization–the process to apply to become a U.S. citizen. Due to changing laws and an evolving process over time\, locating the appropriate official paperwork can often be a challenging task for family historians. Learn how to navigate naturalization records and what information they contain about your ancestors.
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/navigating-naturalization-records/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173150
CREATED:20250110T001356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T001356Z
UID:831-1741438800-1741449600@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:BCGS Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Topic TBD
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/bcgs-meeting-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173150
CREATED:20250113T053636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T053636Z
UID:855-1739019600-1739030400@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:How Do I Keep All This Stuff Straight: Organizing Your Research
DESCRIPTION:Don’t let the “stuff” of genealogy overwhelm your space or your computer files. Organized research can save you time and money and help guide you to the next big breakthrough!
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/how-do-i-keep-all-this-stuff-straight-organizing-your-research-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173150
CREATED:20250110T001308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T001308Z
UID:829-1739019600-1739030400@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:BCGS Meeting
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC TBD
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/bcgs-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173150
CREATED:20250110T001112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T001112Z
UID:827-1736600400-1736611200@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:7 Ways to Jumpstart Your Research
DESCRIPTION:How do  genealogists “prime their pumps”?  This session offers a slew of sources\, methods\, fresh ideas\, and case studies to recharge your innovation when you think both you and your opportunities are totally exhausted. \nCome to our first meeting of the new year and find out! We will watch a webinar and then share our own tips and techniques.\nBastrop County Genealogical Society’s Meeting Format: \n1:00 – 2:00 – Open research discussion and Genealogy 101 \n2:00 – 3:00 – Skills development (i.e. webinars\, speakers\, etc.) \n3:00 – 4:00 – Open discussion. Help us plan our meeting topics for the 2025 calendar 
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/7-ways-to-jumpstart-your-research/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173150
CREATED:20231105T180132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T180132Z
UID:808-1734181200-1734192000@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:NO MEETING - OPEN HOUSE
DESCRIPTION:
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/no-meeting-open-house/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173150
CREATED:20231105T180055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T180055Z
UID:806-1731157200-1731168000@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:NO MEETING - Veterans Day Events
DESCRIPTION:
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/no-meeting-veterans-day-events/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173150
CREATED:20231105T180003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T180003Z
UID:804-1728738000-1728748800@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Family Migration Patterns
DESCRIPTION:Moving from one location to another required a major change in living conditions. The choices that led to the decision to move\, and the directions of movement are pivotal in understanding those ancestors. What might help you understand the migration choices your ancestors made? How can we develop strategies that force us to learn more about our family and find new people? Come find out!
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/understanding-family-migration-patterns/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173150
CREATED:20250113T055217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T055217Z
UID:869-1726318800-1726329600@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Colonial Immigrants: Who They Were and Where They Came From
DESCRIPTION:Between 1607 and 1790\, about 900\,000 immigrants came to the colonies. Learn about each of the nationalities that came before the Revolutionary War\, where they came from\, and sources available to identify them.
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/colonial-immigrants-who-they-were-and-where-they-came-from/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173150
CREATED:20231105T175843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T175915Z
UID:802-1726318800-1726329600@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Bastrop County Cemeteries
DESCRIPTION:Come learn more about the cemeteries in Bastrop County and how to find people you are looking for.
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/bastrop-county-cemeteries/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T173150
CREATED:20231105T175812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T175812Z
UID:800-1723294800-1723305600@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Dating Family Photographs 1900-1940
DESCRIPTION:Do yo have a shoebox full of early 20th century family pictures with no labels indicating who the people were? Wouldn’t you like to learn how to analyze the photos systematically to pinpoint when they may have been taken? That’s what this session will teach you. Then you might be able to identify the mystery people whose names were lost with time.
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/dating-family-photographs-1900-1940/
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