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SUMMARY:Using Unindexed Records and the Full-Text Search at FamilySearch
DESCRIPTION:Using unindexed records and full-text search allows genealogists to access a broader range of historical documents that may not be categorized in traditional databases. This method can help uncover valuable information about ancestors that might otherwise be overlooked. Megan Clark Young\, a professional genealogist\, will help us understand how to best use this feature.
URL:https://macysgenealogy.com/event/using-unindexed-records-and-the-full-text-search-at-familysearch/
LOCATION:Tri-State Genealogical Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T185249Z
UID:2593-1776690000-1776693600@macysgenealogy.com
SUMMARY:Using Unindexed Records and the Full-Text Search at Family Search
DESCRIPTION:Using unindexed records and full-text search allows genealogists to access a broader range of historical documents that may not be categorized in traditional databases. This method can help uncover valuable information about ancestors that might otherwise be overlooked. Warning: You’ll probably break through some brick walls with the strategies you learn by digging deeper into the available\, and often hidden\, records at FamilySearch. This event is in person.
URL:https://macysgenealogy.com/event/using-unindexed-records-and-the-full-text-search-at-family-search/
LOCATION:Mt. Lebanon Public Library\, 16 Castle Shannon Blvd.\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15228\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T193000
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CREATED:20250826T212234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T212234Z
UID:2534-1769020200-1769023800@macysgenealogy.com
SUMMARY:Presbyterian Valley: How the Scots-Irish Populated Pennsylvania and Ohio
DESCRIPTION:Join Megan Clark Young and the Hamilton East Public Library virtually to learn about how the Scots-Irish rapidly settled in Pennsylvania and Ohio\, causing the area to be nicknamed “The Presbyterian Valley.” Registration details coming soon.
URL:https://macysgenealogy.com/event/presbyterian-valley/
LOCATION:Hamilton East Public Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182739
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SUMMARY:Documenting Your Sources
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE virtual program on October 16 at 6:30 p.m. ET at the Allen County Public Library! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes the thought of documenting your sources seem daunting and tedious? Have you reviewed your own work\, or someone else’s\, and not been able to determine the origin of the information? Learn why documentation is necessary for all genealogists\, and strategies and tools to simplify source citations that meet current genealogy standards.
URL:https://macysgenealogy.com/event/documenting-your-sources/
LOCATION:Allen County Public Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182739
CREATED:20250826T210407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T210453Z
UID:2524-1757755800-1757777400@macysgenealogy.com
SUMMARY:Ligonier Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Genealogy Tent at the 66th Annual Ligonier Highland Games! Discount Tickets are available in advance. \n \n 
URL:https://macysgenealogy.com/event/ligonier-highland-games-2/
LOCATION:Idlewild Park\, 2574 US Route 30\, Ligonier\, PA\, 15658
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T190000
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CREATED:20250826T211633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T211633Z
UID:2531-1757530800-1757536200@macysgenealogy.com
SUMMARY:WPGS Pennsylviania Virtual SIG - Lineage Societies
DESCRIPTION:Our theme in September is the 250th Anniversary of the State of Pennsylvania within these United States of America in 2026. Pennsylvania was first a Colony before the War for Independence\, and many records were created during these early years that can help you to locate your earliest Pennsylvania family members. \nJoin Megan Clark Young in Breakout Room 1 to learn more about the First Families of Western Pennsylvania lineage society and applying to lineage socities in general. \nThis event is for WPGS members only. Join Today!
URL:https://macysgenealogy.com/event/wpgs-pennsylviania-virtual-sig-lineage-societies/
LOCATION:Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society
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CREATED:20240826T195039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T195039Z
UID:2386-1726300800-1726335000@macysgenealogy.com
SUMMARY:Ligonier Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:Join genealogist Megan Clark Young in the Genealogy Booth for the 65th Ligonier Highland Games to learn more about Scottish genealogy and researching your Scottish ancestors. \nThe booth will be open during the games\, from 8 AM-12:00 and 1-5:00 PM. Admission to the event is required.
URL:https://macysgenealogy.com/event/ligonier-highland-games/
LOCATION:Idlewild Park\, 2574 US Route 30\, Ligonier\, PA\, 15658
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CREATED:20240409T181342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T181342Z
UID:2345-1724697000-1724700600@macysgenealogy.com
SUMMARY:From Ulster to the Alleghenies: The Scots-Irish in Pennsylvania
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the second-largest group of settlers in Pennsylvania who became known as the Scots-Irish. From the historical context and migration patterns that brought them to America\, to their role in Pennsylvania’s settlement\, we’ll discuss some of the unique challenges and learn effective research strategies to uncover records\, including military\, court\, and church records. *This is an in-person event.
URL:https://macysgenealogy.com/event/from-ulster-to-the-alleghenies-the-scots-irish-in-pennsylvania-2/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 N Jefferson St.\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240621
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DTSTAMP:20260423T182739
CREATED:20231114T232424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T232424Z
UID:2172-1718928000-1719100799@macysgenealogy.com
SUMMARY:WPGS 50th Anniversary Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society’s 50th Anniversary Conference\, “The Journey of Our Ancestors: Tracing our Western Pennsylvania Roots.” \nRegistration details coming soon.
URL:https://macysgenealogy.com/event/wpgs-50th-anniversary-conference/
LOCATION:The University Club\, 123 University Place\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T153000
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CREATED:20240327T121122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T121122Z
UID:2341-1717250400-1717255800@macysgenealogy.com
SUMMARY:From Ulster to the Alleghenies: The Scots-Irish in Pennsylvania
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the second-largest group of settlers in Pennsylvania who became known as the Scots-Irish. From the historical context and migration patterns that brought them to America\, to their role in Pennsylvania’s settlement\, we’ll discuss some of the unique challenges and learn effective research strategies to uncover records\, including military\, court\, and church records.
URL:https://macysgenealogy.com/event/from-ulster-to-the-alleghenies-the-scots-irish-in-pennsylvania/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T130000
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CREATED:20240212T183215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T183215Z
UID:2247-1716210000-1716213600@macysgenealogy.com
SUMMARY:Squatters on George Washington’s Land—Pennsylvania and Virginia’s Overlapping Colonial Land Disputes
DESCRIPTION:Learn the history of the land dispute between Pennsylvania and Virginia\, including an ejectment suit by the most famous man in America.
URL:https://macysgenealogy.com/event/squatters-on-george-washingtons-land-pennsylvania-and-virginias-overlapping-colonial-land-disputes-2/
LOCATION:Mt. Lebanon Public Library\, 16 Castle Shannon Blvd.\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15228\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240517
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CREATED:20231114T231814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T231814Z
UID:2169-1715904000-1716076799@macysgenealogy.com
SUMMARY:NGS 2024 Virtual Family History Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the National Genealogical Society Virtual Conference\, “Expanding Possibilities.” \n 
URL:https://macysgenealogy.com/event/ngs-2024-virtual-family-history-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182739
CREATED:20240215T125453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T125453Z
UID:2255-1712415600-1712422800@macysgenealogy.com
SUMMARY:He Wasn’t a Captain! Correcting Myths and Mistakes Using Modern Methods
DESCRIPTION:Avoid the pitfalls of accepting incorrect information as fact. Learn how to identify myths and mistakes\, and how to correct them and share the information with others using a variety of modern methods.
URL:https://macysgenealogy.com/event/he-wasnt-a-captain-correcting-myths-and-mistakes-using-modern-methods-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T190000
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CREATED:20240215T130510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T130510Z
UID:2259-1710957600-1710961200@macysgenealogy.com
SUMMARY:Using Pennsylvania Land Records to Solve Tough Cases
DESCRIPTION:Land records often provide the names\, dates\, and locations necessary to answer tough genealogical questions. But finding the records isn’t always a simple task. Learn what types of land records were created in a particular place and time\, and where to find them today. Also\, learn strategies to use these records to solve tough cases. \nThis is a virtual event.
URL:https://macysgenealogy.com/event/using-pennsylvania-land-records-to-solve-tough-cases-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240229
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CREATED:20231114T231408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T231408Z
UID:2166-1709164800-1709423999@macysgenealogy.com
SUMMARY:RootsTech 2024
DESCRIPTION:Register for the largest virtual genealogy conference for free!
URL:https://macysgenealogy.com/event/rootstech-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182739
CREATED:20240212T184245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T184245Z
UID:2250-1709058600-1709062200@macysgenealogy.com
SUMMARY:Peopling Pennsylvania: Exploring Scots-Irish Ancestors
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the settlers who became known as the Scots-Irish\, from the historical context and migration patterns that brought them to America\, to their role in Pennsylvania’s settlement. We’ll discuss some of the unique challenges and learn effective research strategies to uncover records\, including military\, court\, and church records. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your heritage and delve deeper into the lives of your Scots-Irish ancestors! \nVirtual. Free for HSP members\, $10 General Public
URL:https://macysgenealogy.com/event/peopling-pennsylvania-exploring-scots-irish-ancestors/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182739
CREATED:20231114T233344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T233344Z
UID:2176-1708257600-1708272000@macysgenealogy.com
SUMMARY:2024 Genealogy Day at CPL
DESCRIPTION:Join the Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society at the Carnegie Libary of Pittsburgh for the 2024 Genealogy Day. Hear speakers and meet with local genealogical societies.
URL:https://macysgenealogy.com/event/2024-genealogy-day-at-cpl/
LOCATION:Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh\, 4400 Forbes Ave.\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182739
CREATED:20240212T182818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T182818Z
UID:2243-1707937200-1707940800@macysgenealogy.com
SUMMARY:Squatters on George Washington’s Land—Pennsylvania and Virginia’s Overlapping Colonial Land Disputes
DESCRIPTION:Learn the history of the land dispute between Pennsylvania and Virginia\, including an ejectment suit by the most famous man in America.
URL:https://macysgenealogy.com/event/squatters-on-george-washingtons-land-pennsylvania-and-virginias-overlapping-colonial-land-disputes/
LOCATION:Virginia Genealogical Society
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182739
CREATED:20231114T230910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T183537Z
UID:2163-1706349600-1706353200@macysgenealogy.com
SUMMARY:He Wasn’t a Captain! Correcting Myths and Mistakes Using Modern Methods
DESCRIPTION:Avoid the pitfalls of accepting incorrect information as fact. Learn how to identify myths and mistakes\, and how to correct them and share the information with others using a variety of modern methods. \n 
URL:https://macysgenealogy.com/event/he-wasnt-a-captain-correcting-myths-and-mistakes-using-modern-methods-2/
LOCATION:Polk County History Center\, Bartow\, FL\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240128
DTSTAMP:20260423T182739
CREATED:20231114T230546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T231055Z
UID:2156-1706313600-1706399999@macysgenealogy.com
SUMMARY:He Wasn't a Captain! Correcting Myths and Mistakes Using Modern Methods
DESCRIPTION:Avoid the pitfalls of accepting incorrect information as fact. Learn how to identify myths and mistakes\, and how to correct them and share the information with others using a variety of modern methods. \nVirtual presentation. Time TBD \nRegistration details coming soon.
URL:https://macysgenealogy.com/event/he-wasnt-a-captain-correcting-myths-and-mistakes-using-modern-methods/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182739
CREATED:20230914T114013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T114013Z
UID:2116-1695042000-1695045600@macysgenealogy.com
SUMMARY:"He Wasn’t a Captain! Strategies to Correct Myths and Mistakes Using Modern Methods."
DESCRIPTION:Avoid the pitfalls of accepting incorrect information as fact. Learn how to identify myths and mistakes\, and how to correct them and share the information with others using a variety of modern methods.
URL:https://macysgenealogy.com/event/he-wasnt-a-captain-strategies-to-correct-myths-and-mistakes-using-modern-methods/
LOCATION:Mt. Lebanon Public Library\, 16 Castle Shannon Blvd.\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15228\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182739
CREATED:20230426T182459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T182459Z
UID:2069-1687458600-1687462200@macysgenealogy.com
SUMMARY:Using Pennsylvania Land Records to Solve Tough Cases
DESCRIPTION:Land records often provide the names\, dates\, and locations necessary to answer tough genealogical questions. But finding the records isn’t always a simple task. Learn what types of land records were created in a particular place and time\, and where to find them today. Also\, learn strategies to use these records to solve tough cases. \nThis is a virtual event. Registration information coming soon.
URL:https://macysgenealogy.com/event/using-pennsylvania-land-records-to-solve-tough-cases/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182739
CREATED:20230426T175502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T135857Z
UID:2054-1686249000-1686252600@macysgenealogy.com
SUMMARY:So You Took a DNA Test . . . Now What?
DESCRIPTION:Millions of people across the world have taken a commercial DNA test. Many\, overwhelmed with their thousands and thousands of matches\, don’t know what to do after they get their results.  Learn best practices to get the most out of your DNA results and match list. This event is In-Person at the Peoples Libary in Lower Burerrell\, PA.
URL:https://macysgenealogy.com/event/so-you-took-a-dna-test-now-what/
LOCATION:Peoples Library\, 3052 Wachter Ave.\, New Kensington\, PA\, 15068\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182739
CREATED:20230426T181446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T135936Z
UID:2067-1685802600-1685806200@macysgenealogy.com
SUMMARY:He Wasn’t a Captain! Strategies to Correct Myths and Mistakes Using Modern Methods
DESCRIPTION:National Genealogy Society Conference \nSession Number: S348 \nGenealogists frequently encounter myths and mistakes during research\, often without even realizing it. In the digital age\, it is especially easy for incorrect information to proliferate. From conflated records for same-named people to records created intentionally to mislead\, responsible genealogists must do their best to identify incorrect information and set the record straight. In this session\, Megan discusses how to recognize and correct a myth or mistake using the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS).1 She shares creative strategies for sharing your written findings both with others who may fall into the trap of the same incorrect information and to a wider and/or future audience. \nThis is in-person. Registration for the conference is required. \n1. Board for Certification of Genealogists\, Genealogy Standards\, 2nd ed. (Nashville\, Tenn.: Ancestry Imprint\, Turner Publishing Co.\, 2019)\, 1-3.
URL:https://macysgenealogy.com/event/he-wasnt-a-captain-strategies-to-correct-myths-and-mistakes/
LOCATION:Greater Richmond Convention Center\, 403 N 3rd St.\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T090000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182739
CREATED:20230426T180759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T180832Z
UID:2062-1685692800-1685696400@macysgenealogy.com
SUMMARY:Squatters on George Washington’s Land — Pennsylvania and Virginia’s Overlapping Colonial Land Claims
DESCRIPTION:National Genealogical Society Conference \nSession Number: F204 \nLong before significant settlement occurred in present-day western Pennsylvania\, the French\, British\, and Native Americans claimed the land west of the Allegheny Mountains. Even among the British\, boundary disputes between Pennsylvania and Virginia lasted until 1780\, affecting settlers in the modern Pennsylvania counties of Greene\, Fayette\, Washington\, Westmoreland\, and Allegheny. In this session\, Megan discusses the series of events that led to this dispute. She explains how this led to competing parallel governments\, court systems\, and land offices that were established in the same jurisdiction\, often resulting in duplicate land claims. Megan shares\, as an illustration\, an ejectment suit brought by Gen. George Washington against a group of twelve “squatters” (two of whom are Megan’s ancestors). She also shows where to find the pertinent records. \nThis is In-Person. Registration to the NGS Conference is required.
URL:https://macysgenealogy.com/event/pennsylvania-and-virginia-land-disputes/
LOCATION:Greater Richmond Convention Center\, 403 N 3rd St.\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
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