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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T130000
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T110755
CREATED:20250113T054505Z
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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:20260415T110755
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T110755
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:20260415T110755
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T110755
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T110755
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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DTSTAMP:20260415T110755
CREATED:20231105T180132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T180132Z
UID:808-1734181200-1734192000@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:NO MEETING - OPEN HOUSE
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URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/no-meeting-open-house/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T110755
CREATED:20231105T180055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T180055Z
UID:806-1731157200-1731168000@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:NO MEETING - Veterans Day Events
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URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/no-meeting-veterans-day-events/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T110756
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T110756
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T110756
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T110756
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T110756
CREATED:20231105T175726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T175726Z
UID:798-1720875600-1720886400@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:When the Records were "Burnt Up"
DESCRIPTION:Bad news about records can often be overcome with persistence and flexibility. Put on your own discovery hat and create your treasure maps to lead you to the answers.
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/when-the-records-were-burnt-up/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T110756
CREATED:20231105T175551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T175626Z
UID:796-1717851600-1717862400@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Hispanic How to do Mexican Research for Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:This class is for anyone interested in doing Mexican genealogical research\, and wants to find what they are looking for. We will cover the availability of resources\, research strategies\, and where to find help.
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/hispanic-how-to-do-mexican-research-for-genealogy/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T110756
CREATED:20231105T175518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T175518Z
UID:794-1715432400-1715443200@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Cemeteries\, Symbols\, and Caretakers - Stories in Stone (Cemetery Research)
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder what various gravestone symbols mean? Is everything “set in stone” completely accurate? We will “walk through” cemeteries all over the country with tips on how to use cemetery and associated records in your genealogy quest.
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/cemeteries-symbols-and-caretakers-stories-in-stone-cemetery-research/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T110756
CREATED:20231105T175428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T175428Z
UID:792-1713013200-1713024000@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:5 Tips for Deciphering Handwritten Documents
DESCRIPTION:Reading handwritten documents can be one of the most challenging aspects of genealogical research. Learn 5 tips from a genealogical translator to help you make those hard to read words understandable.
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/5-tips-for-deciphering-handwritten-documents/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240309T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T110756
CREATED:20231105T175334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T175334Z
UID:790-1709989200-1710000000@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Citation for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Learning to write genealogical citations is part art\, part science and potentially terrifying. Learn what important components to note while researching \, and how to put them together while writing to subdue the panic and produce quality work.
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/citation-for-beginners/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T110756
CREATED:20231105T175226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T175226Z
UID:788-1707570000-1707580800@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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T110756
CREATED:20231105T175034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T175034Z
UID:785-1705150800-1705161600@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Beginner’s Guide to DNA testing for Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will give an overview of the 3 main types of DNA tests available for family history purposes. It will explain how Y-DNA\, Mitochondrial DNA and Autosomal DNA are inherited and how to use your DNA results to verify the accuracy of your family tree\, connect with new cousins\, break down brick walls and solve mysteries.
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/beginners-guide-to-dna-testing-for-genealogy/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T110756
CREATED:20230108T200752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T174631Z
UID:765-1702126800-1702134000@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:No Meeting - Open House in Research Room
DESCRIPTION:
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/preserving-your-ancestors-textiles-and-handmade-treasures/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T110756
CREATED:20230108T201940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T160103Z
UID:767-1699707600-1699714800@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:No Meeting - Library closed for the Heroes and Hot Rods Event
DESCRIPTION:December we will have an Open House in the Research Room to welcome new members and provide an overview of those resources in the Library.
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/whats-next-when-you-are-told-those-records-were-burnt-up/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231014T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T110756
CREATED:20230108T200622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230108T202413Z
UID:763-1697288400-1697295600@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Reel‘Em in with Cousin Bait—10 Ways to Connect with Family
DESCRIPTION:“Cousin Bait” helps connect with others who may have information about your family. Learn the best ways to share so others can find you.
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/reelem-in-with-cousin-bait-10-ways-to-connect-with-family/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T110756
CREATED:20230108T200134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230108T200159Z
UID:760-1694264400-1694271600@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Genealogy and DNA
DESCRIPTION:A very basic introduction to DNA and how it can be used in combination with traditional genealogical research. Together we will examine the answers to questions like: “why should you test your DNA?” and “how do I get started with DNA?”
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/foundations-in-dna-genealogy-and-dna/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T110756
CREATED:20230108T195813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230108T195813Z
UID:758-1691845200-1691852400@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Specialized Lineage Societies – more than just DAR\, Dames and Mayflower
DESCRIPTION:There are over 200 lineage societies that exist today – more than the commonly known societies. Perhaps you have an ancestor that was accused of witchcraft? A founder of a town? A colonial tradesman? British royalty? There is a society for all of these and many more. Let’s listen and learn how to find those in our family lineage.
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/specialized-lineage-societies-more-than-just-dar-dames-and-mayflower/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T110756
CREATED:20230108T190802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230108T190802Z
UID:754-1688821200-1688828400@www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Unraveling DNA Segment Data
DESCRIPTION:DNA segment data can provide important insights into DNA matches but what exactly is it and how do you use it? This video explains what segment data is\, how and where you can access it\, how the companies display it and what you can do with it to aid your DNA research.
URL:http://www.bastropcountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/unraveling-dna-segment-data/
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