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Wednesday, 15 July 2015

Scottish SIG Symposium August 21, 2015

The SIG Symposium is just over a month away

We have a full day of learning about Scottish Genealogy lined up for you.

Topics for the day are:

DNA - learning the difference between the tests and what you can learn from each type

Scottish Special Collections - learn about the rare documents available at the University of Guelph

Unraveling Fact from Fiction - hear how one person's genealogy adventure uncovered the truth behind family lore

Getting the Most out of the ScotlandsPeople Website - this is the ONLY website where you can view the actual documents. Learn how to make the most of your credits

We have a full day of learning about Scottish Genealogy lined up for you.

Topics for the day are:

DNA - learning the difference between the tests and what you can learn from each type

Scottish Special Collections - learn about the rare documents available at the University of Guelph

Unraveling Fact from Fiction - hear how one person's genealogy adventure uncovered the truth behind family lore

Getting the Most out of the ScotlandsPeople Website - this is the ONLY website where you can view the actual documents. Learn how to make the most of your credits

ScotlandsPeople is sponsoring the Symposium and is offering 20 free credits to everyone who attends the Symposium. This will give you a chance to practice what you learn during the day!

Tuesday, 19 August 2014

Scottish Symposium

Just two days until the inaugural Scottish SIG Symposium, held in Vaughan. 
We have a full day planned for those researching their Scottish roots. 
Speakers and topics include:

Basic Scottish Research - James F.S. Thomson
A Scottish Pedigree - Linda Reid
Scottish Emigration - Dr Kevin James
Scots-Irish Research - Ruth Blair
They Came From Scotland - Christine Woodcock

Also on hand are the following vendors:

Global Genealogy 
Moorshead Magazines
Highland Life 
Flip Pal
British Home Children Research and Advocacy

We look forward to seeing you in Vaughan on Friday!