Meetings

Past Programs

Programs are recorded and available upon request.
To receive a link, email Diane Holden at gpcmgs@gmail.com
and include the date and topic discussed.

October 3, 2026 - Writing Ancestor Sketches

GPCMGS member Stephen Pelsue led a discussion on writing sketches or biographies for our ancestors. We also then had a discussion on the different ways other members write up their research.

September 12, 2026 - Source Citations Made Easy for Genealogists

GPCMGS member, Gray Stabley, gave a presentation on source citations. She explained why they are important and how to build them so you can find your way back to any source you use.

May 2, 2026 - Members Helping Members Workshop.
The GPCMGS Programming Committee led a group discussion, helping other members with storytelling and any other genealogy questions. 

Apr 11, 2026 - Making Digital Scrapbooks

GPCMGS member, Diane Holden, showed us how she makes digital photobooks that can be printed. The websites included Canva and Forever.com.

Mar 7, 2026 - Using AI in Photos and Sharing Stories

GPCMGS member, Lois Knight, explained how she uses AI to help identify people, places, and things in old photographs. GPCMGS members Stephen and Star Pelsue led a discussion on our ongoing efforts to write our ancestors' stories. Many members shared what they have accomplished. 

Feb 7, 2026 - First Draft Family Sketches

GPCMGS member, Margaret Perkins, gave an informative and moving presentation on the strategy she uses to write about her ancestors. She read two short biographical sketches on her father and another family member. 

Jan 3, 2026 - Beyond The Branches: Structuring Your Family Story With AI

This presentation was created by GPCMGS members, Star and Stephen Pelsue, and presented by Stephen. He discussed AI prompts to go from research to writing. Along the way, members of the group added to the discussion, giving their experiences with using AI for family history. 

November 8, 2025 - Tales from the Annals of a Maine Family
Dana Murch presented his research on the Murch family across generations. He showcased unique stories he found and records groups he used in his research.

October 4, 2025 - FamilySearch

Allison DePrey Singleton, Genealogy Services Manager of the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne, IN, was seen in a video discussing how to maximize our genealogy research on the free website, FamilySearch.org

September 13, 2025 - Field Trip to the North Yarmouth Historical Society