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Alberta Family Histories Society (AFHS) is a non-profit organization supporting worldwide family history research through education and the encouragement of preservation of information.
The Society and its Library are located in Calgary, Alberta.
Due to the COVIG 19 situation, the AFHS Library is closed and face-to-face meetings have been cancelled. The Annual General Meeting has been postponed.
Our Monthly Society Meeting on Monday, June 8 will be held using Zoom Meeting. All members will receive an invite via email a few days before it. Larry Gilchrist will be doing a presentation about reading old English handwriting.
Special Interest Group meetings are also being held via Zoom. Information is in the Chinook Arch which was emailed to members on May 9.
We also regret to announce the cancellation of our conference FamilyRoots 2020.
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The society's library is a fantastic resource of books, atlases, biographies, history and on-line internet access. The on shelf references…Read More
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These groups hold their own meetings at places and times determined by the participants. The latest times/places can also be found on our online Calendar. Where the AFHS Library is referenced, it is at 712 - 16 Avenue NW.
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Celtic SIG
The Celtic SIG is for anyone with Scottish and/or Irish Ancestry. Check the AFHS online Calendar for dates of upcoming meetings. For further information, contact Susan Butler.
DNA SIG
We discuss what is happening in the world of genetic genealogy and try to help you make sense of your DNA results. If you have questions about your DNA test results, remember to bring your NUMBERS – your DNA kit number and your password. If you would like to receive the Thermometer DNA SIG newsletter please contact us at dnasig@afhs.ab.ca and we will add you to the email distribution list.
English/Welsh SIG
Ann Williams, SIG Coordinator englishwelshsig@afhs.ab.ca
Family Tree Maker SIG
Are you new to Genealogy? Been working on your tree for a while? Not sure which software to use. Join us and see the if this program is what you are looking for. All are welcome to join us. Bring any questions, discoveries or interesting ideas you may have.
Check the AFHS online Calendar for dates of upcoming meetings. For more information, contact ftmsig@afhs.ab.ca
Legacy Users Group
Everyone is welcome, from those just considering Legacy to beginners to users with lots of experience. We learn from each other. For more information contact: Diane Duncan.
Ontario SIG
For more information contact Helen Backhouse at ontariosig@afhs.ab.ca
Digital Genealogy SIG
Check the AFHS online Calendar for dates of upcoming meetings.
Family Genes
