Co-VP Pat Goebel has a message of interest for those who wish to attend the May and June meetings of the Williams County Genealogical Society. Here's what Pat has to report:
The Williams County Genealogical Society held their April
meeting in the Harmon Room of the West Annex to the Bryan Public Library. The
guest speaker was Amanda Wells-Blackman. Amanda gave an outstanding
presentation about how to identify the era in which a picture was taken. She
gave a very informative handout to follow while she shared photos and
deciphered how to identify the era. Her method is first identify the type of
photograph, then date the photographer’s years of operation, if name is noted,
and then identify and date the fashions in the photographs. Members had an
opportunity to try and date several photos using the method above.
The May meeting will be held the THIRD Monday of the month,
May 19, 2014, 6:30pm in the Harmon Room. The guest speakers are Mr. and Mrs.
Jim Wells. They will be talking and sharing photos of cemeteries their society
has repaired and uprighted. They will share before and after photos of
cemeteries that have improved.
BANQUET: The
31st Annual Banquet will be held on the June 16, 2014 the Bryan Moose Lodge,
Bryan, Ohio at 6:30 pm. Reservations must be made by Wednesday, June 11, 2014
with Jane Huffman, 419-636-6734, Local History and Genealogy Annex extension.
The cost is $18 per person. The menu is Baked Swiss Steak, Lasagna, Mashed
Potatoes with Gravy, Peas, Tossed Salad, Spice Cake, Brownies, and Beverage.
The guest speaker is Eric Rotsinger. He has been portraying
Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) as a first person living historian for over 10
years. He is an actual relative of Twain’s. Eric truly brings this historic
author and personality to life!
The purpose of WCGS is the preservation of county records and
family research. Monthly meetings
are held on the second Monday of each month, excluding July and August, at
6:30pm, in the conference room of the West Annex of the Bryan Public Library.
The public is invited for all the meetings.
For further information concerning WCGS, visit the Website
at www.wcgs-ogs.com or write to WCGS, P.O. Box 293, Bryan Ohio 43506.
