GRAND STRAND GENEALOY CLUB
April 8, 2023 - Homespun and Calico: Researching the lived of Our Foremothers presented by Peggy Lauuritzen
Peggy Clemens Lauritzen
Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, AG, FOGS, has an amazing ability to bring laughter into the lives of her audience members. One of her favorite photos is a picture of her mother on her way to a church picnic, then on to an afternoon of cemetery transcribing. It was taken just four days before Peggy was born!
Having grown up with parents that were deeply involved in genealogy takes her love of family history to a new level. Some people are amazed that she knew people that were actually born in the 1800’s; her own grandparents. Listening to the stories from bygone years, touching the fabrics from quilts, dresses, blessing gowns, and bonnets all have added to the admiration of previous generations.
Peggy is a frequent lecturer at many local societies in Ohio, as well as Family History seminars. She has presented at Brigham Young University, and ICAPGen, and taught Continuing Education classes at several community colleges and The Ohio State University. One of her proudest moments was achieving the credentials that qualified her to be an Accredited Genealogist, a credential she has maintained for twenty-two years, for it polished her research skills.
She is a featured columnist in Reminisce magazine, has written several Legacy QuickGuides, and has filmed as an instructor for Ancestry Academy. In 2018, she was honored to be awarded Fellow of the Ohio Genealogical Society, and received the Laura G. Prescott Award for Exemplary Service to Professional Genealogy. She is a former researcher at Ancestry ProGenealogists.
Recently there have been several requests to speak to corporations, which is new territory for this researcher. It is quite enjoyable as business professionals as individuals are enlightened on a new way to leave a legacy.
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2023 Grand Strand Genealogy Club Meeting Schedule
Club Meeting (2nd Saturday) of each month**
January 14, 2023 - Related faces program
February 11, 2023 The Revolutionary War and the DAR Presented by Christine Davis
March 11, 2023 - “Purple Hearts Reunited” Presented by Erin Faith Allen
April 8, 2023 Homespun and Calico: Researching the lived of Our Foremothers presented by Peggy Lauuritzen
Peggy Lynn Clemens Lauritzen, AG, FOGS has been involved in genealogy since before her birth.
My parents were excellent genealogists, and instilled the same love of history and family in me and my three sisters. One of my favorite pictures is of my mother on her way to do cemetery research four days before my birth.
My roots run deep into the South, where I am Accredited. They involve the states of Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee, North and South Carolina, and some areas of Pennsylvania. I love the area of Appalachia, and have written several Legacy QuickGuides that you may purchase from the site: familytreewebinars.com/peggylauritzen
May 13, 2023 Introduction to Family Tree Maler Presented by Mark Olsen
Mark Olsen is the Family Tree Maker Ambassador to historical and genealogical societies around the world working to support their members as they use Family Tree Maker. Mark is a graduate of Brigham Young University and holds a bachelor's degree in Family History with a Spanish records emphasis. He has been working in the genealogy industry since 2007.
June 10, 2023 What’s in a Name Presented by Alicia M. Slavis
July 8, 2023 - SC Genealogy Workshop in Columbia
August 12, 2023 The Photo Angel Presented by Project-Kate Kelley
September 9, 2023 “No More Excuses-Ten Family History Tips for Procrastinators” Presented by Lisa Alzo
October 14, 2023 Problem Ancestor
November 11, 2023 Veterans Day no Meeting
December 9, 2023 ** Return of the Problem Ancestor
Club Meetings held at the Chapin Library, 1st Floor Conference Room, 10am-Noon
Tina LaFreniere is the founder and CEO of Related Faces Technologies. She a graduate of The University of Houston where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance. She is a former Assistant Vice President and Production Manager for a mortgage brokerage firm in Dallas, Texas. Tina began her genealogical journey over 15 years ago and along the way has inherited thousands of photos from her family, hundreds with no identification. These photos were the inspiration for Related Faces back in 2018 when she conceived the idea for Related Faces, and the site was launched in February of 2022. Tina is a member of the Genealogical Society of Collier County, Florida, the National Genealogical Society and The Photo Managers Group.
Tina offers free webinar classes to genealogical and historical organizations. To learn more please email customerservice@relatedfaces.com.