Jacquie Shattner will explore the many surprises found in church records—far beyond baptisms, marriages, and burials. These records can offer valuable clues about an ancestor’s town of origin, immigration history, church involvement, family relationships, and even financial circumstances. 

Our 2026 meetings include a mix of basic and intermediate topics, covering DNA testing, tools, and analysis, and maybe even a speaker or two. We encourage members to contribute to our meetings, share problems you need help resolving, or present your research and discoveries. Contact us at dna@aagensoc.org and we’ll put you on the schedule.

Presented by Jay Schultz.​​ Sometimes our families don't want to hear all the genealogy data we have unearthed but do want to hear the stories.  Using family stories and photographs as a starting point, this presentation explores how AI can help people shape memories that might otherwise be lost into customizable illustrated books. 

Bounty-land programs created rich documentary trails-but they are rarely straightforward.  Learn how bounty land worked in major U.S. conflicts, why land warrants often changed hands, and how to trace the records that connect soldiers, heirs, and later buyers. You'll leave with practical strategies for using bounty-land files to uncover military service, family relationships, and migration patterns.