FCGS (Fairfield County Genealogy Society)
2021 Announcements/Conferences


History of Freemasonry in South Carolina and Fairfield County
Exhibit Now on Display

Fairfield County Museum
231 S. Congress St.
Winnsboro, SC 29180 (Map)
For More Details (Latest Museum Newsletter, Page 2)


Museum and Research Library
We Hope That You and All of Your Families Have a Wonderful and Safe Holidays!


Closed Friday, December 31st through Monday, January 3rd for New Year's

Museum and Research Library
We Hope That You and All of Your Families Have a Wonderful and Safe Holidays!


Closed Thursday, December 23rd through Monday, December 27th for Christmas


Thursday, December 2nd, 2021, Noon until 1:30 PM
FCGS (Fairfield County Genealogy Society)
A Non-Profit Organization Founded November 1987, in Winnsboro, SC
and the FCHS (Fairfield County Historical Society)

Meet & Greet Cal Harrison & Local Supporters
of the Fairfield County Scenic By-Way Project


(FCGS & FCHS Invite You For a Drop-end Luncheon)
Fairfield County Museum, 231 S. Congress St., Winnsboro, SC 29180
FCGS board & members, please wear your FCGS polo shirt.


Friday, November 19th, 2021, 5:30 PM until 7:00 PM

FCGS (Fairfield County Genealogy Society)
A Non-Profit Organization Founded November 1987, in Winnsboro, SC
Annual Meeting
Brief Board Meeting (Minutes, Treasurer's Reports, 2022 Officers)
Program: Using the Catalog at FamilySearch.org to Find Deeds, Probate, Wills, etc. by Nancy Hoy
Sarah N' Geo's, 170 S. Palmer St., Ridgeway, SC 29130 (Directions)
FCGS board & members, please wear your FCGS polo shirt.


Saturday, November 13th, 2021, 1:00 PM

The Augusta Genealocial Society
A Non-Profit Organization Founded September 1979, in Augusta, GA
Following Footprints to Your Ancestors, 2021 Virtual Webinar Series
Evaluate Evidence Found in the Records
Now that you are learning about the variety of family history records,
discover how to effectively analyze a collection of records for information
and evidence and evaluate the quality of each source.
Presented via virtual webinar by Debra Brodowski
Register Online


Thursday, October 21st, 2021 Meeting Moved to Sunday, October 3, 2021

We will have a booth at the Coleman Feaster Mobley Association Annual Families and Friends Reunion.
Plan to attend and help out at our FCGS booth. (Serves as October Board Meeting)
FCGS board & members, please wear your FCGS polo shirt.

2021 Coleman Feaster Mobley Assocation
Annual Families and Friends Reunion
Sunday, October 3rd, 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
More Reunion Details


Thursday, September 16th, 2021, Noon until 1:30 PM

FCGS (Fairfield County Genealogy Society) Brief Board Meeting (Agenda)
Meal at Sonic Drive In, 293 US 321 Bypass, Winnsboro, SC 29180 (Directions)
Program Library Tour at Fairfield County Museum, 231 S Congress St, Winnsboro, SC 29180 (Directions)
FCGS board & members, please wear your FCGS polo shirt.


Monday, September 6th through Friday, September 10th, 2021


DNA Summer School
via Zoom Conferences
Presented by Martin McDowell, Anne Johnston and Jonny Perl

     The Summer School classes are:

August 19th, 2021, Noon until 1:30 PM

FCGS (Fairfield County Genealogy Society) Brief Board Meeting (Agenda) &
Program (All in the Family DNA-Genealogy Presentation by Eddie Killian
Jon Ward Aunt's Home, 180 E. Church Street, Ridgeway, SC 29130 (Map)
Pizza Delivered By Sarah & Geo's Pizza (Map)
FCGS board & members, please wear your FCGS polo shirt.


Saturday, August 7th, 2021, 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM

The Augusta Genealocial Society
A Non-Profit Organization Founded September 1979, in Augusta, GA

2021 Virtual Genealogical Symposium
(Press Release)
Researching Your Pennsylvania Heritage

(Flyer)
Presented via Zoom Conference by Elissa Scalise Powell

Register Online
Deadline: August 6, 2021
Cost: $45 Non-Member, $35 Member

   Topics for the day will be as follows:    About the Speaker: Elissa Scalise Powell, Certified Genealogist®    Once registered, you will receive a personalized individual access link to use the day of the webinar.
   You will also receive several email notices with your access link leading up to the day of the symposium.

August 19th, 2021, 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM

FCGS (Fairfield County Genealogy Society) Board Meeting
Location to be Determined, Please Check Back Later
FCGS board & members, please wear your FCGS polo shirt.


Saturday, July 24th, 2021, 1:00 PM

The Augusta Genealocial Society
A Non-Profit Organization Founded September 1979, in Augusta, GA

“Newspapers: The Facebook of the Day!”

Webinar Presented by Debra Brodowski
Registration

 Newspapers provide a fascinating look into the lives of your ancestors. Their stories often come alive
 through articles about the times in which they lived, local events, and notices about births, marriages and
 deaths. Learn about the variety of free and subscription online newspaper databases.

July 22nd, 2021, 11:30 AM until 1:30 PM

FCGS (Fairfield County Genealogy Society) Board Meeting (Agenda)
Barn Express Cafeteria, 125 N. Congress St., Winnsboro, SC 29180 (Map)
FCGS board & members, please wear your FCGS polo shirt.


July 10th, 2021, 9:00 AM until 4:30 PM

The 2021 SCGS 48th Annual Summer Virtual Workshop
Workshop Information
South Carolina Department of Archives and History, 8301 Parklane Rd, Columbia, SC 29223 (Map)


June 11th thruough June 12th, 2021
Southern California Genealogical Society Presents Online Webinar

Genealogy Jamboree 2021
World-class Genealogy Conference
Learn from 51 speakers from the USA, Canada, Ireland, Israel and the UK
STANDARD Registration includes 6 LIVE lectures June 11 & 12 and 20 recorded lectures of your choice
Add PLUS Registration to access all 50 recorded lectures
Register Now



Thursday, June 24, 2021, 7:00 PM
Fairfield County Genealogy Society presents
Ft. Dearborn, an island military armory (More Information)
Presentation by local Historian Scott Coleman
Location will be confirmed very soon, please check back soon.
FCGS board & members, please wear your FCGS polo shirt.


June 4th thruough June 5th, 2021
Southern California Genealogical Society Presents Online Webinar

Genetic Genealogy 2021
World-class DNA Conference
Get in on the Latest Discoveries
Learn from up to 20 renowned Genetic Genealogy experts
STANDARD Registration includes 6 LIVE lectures on June 4 & 5 and 10 recorded lectures of your choice
Add PLUS Registration to access all 20 recorded lectures
Register Now


May 22th, 2021
Augusta Genealogical Society


Proudly Presents
Debra Brodowski


Following Footprints to Your Ancestors

Session 3

  Using Will and Probate Records in Genealogy

  The webinar series is offered free to (AGS) Augusta Genealogical Society members.
  Non-members can register for the webinar series for $35.00,
  which includes a one-year single membership to AGS at no additional charge.

Register Online at AGS

  Once you have registered you will receive a personalized individual access link to use the day of the webinar.
  You will also receive several email notices with your access link leading up to the day of the symposium.

About Debra Brodowski

  Debra was born in Ohio where she graduated from Ohio State University. After a 4 year stay in Utah,
  her family relocated to Georgia where she has lived for 30 years. Now a retired college educator, she
  has the luxury of spending more time with her children and grandchildren and of course, researching
  her family history! Debra is driven to discover a complete history for her ancestors and her husbands'
  ancestors and is fanatical about tracking down sources! She also enjoys teaching about genealogy and
  assisting others in their journey of discovering their family history.

There are five remaining sessions left for 2021 after this session

  May 22 - Using Will and Probate Records in Genealogy
  July 24 - Newspapers: The Facebook in the Day!
  Oct 23 - Discover Early Directories for Genealogical Research
  Nov 13 - Evaluate Evidence Found in the Records

  For more information and to register visit our AGS Website.

Thursday, April 15, 2021
5:00PM - 6:00PM Board Meeting CANCELLED *** Due To Virus Concerns ***


March 25th, 2021, 7:00PM EST
FamilyTree University Live Webinar

Using and Analyziing US Census Records

Save 20% when you register today - last chance!


Thursday, March 18, 2021
5:00PM - 6:00PM Board Meeting CANCELLED *** Due To Virus Concerns ***


February 27th, 2021
Augusta Genealogical Society


Proudly Presents
Debra Brodowski


Following Footprints to Your Ancestors

Session 1

  Generate the Groundwork with Vital Records

  The webinar series is offered free to (AGS) Augusta Genealogical Society members.
  Non-members can register for the webinar series for $35.00,
  which includes a one-year single membership to AGS at no additional charge.

Register Online at AGS

  Once you have registered you will receive a personalized individual access link to use the day of the webinar.
  You will also receive several email notices with your access link leading up to the day of the symposium.

About Debra Brodowski

  Debra was born in Ohio where she graduated from Ohio State University. After a 4 year stay in Utah,
  her family relocated to Georgia where she has lived for 30 years. Now a retired college educator, she
  has the luxury of spending more time with her children and grandchildren and of course, researching
  her family history! Debra is driven to discover a complete history for her ancestors and her husbands'
  ancestors and is fanatical about tracking down sources! She also enjoys teaching about genealogy and
  assisting others in their journey of discovering their family history.

There are five remaining sessions left for 2021 after this session

  Feb 27 - Generate the Groundwork with Vital Records (completed)
  Apr 24 - The Benefits and Shortcomings of Census Records (upcoming soon)

  For more information and to register visit our AGS Website.

Thursday, February 18, 2021
5:00PM - 6:00PM Board Meeting CANCELLED *** Due To Virus Quarentine ***


Thursday, January 21, 2021
5:00PM - 6:00PM Board Meeting CANCELLED *** Due To Virus Quarentine ***