Oklahoma genealogical society meeting

OGS's Monday meeting will feature speaker Ruth Eager Moran, who will present the topic "Let's Use the Old Court House Records!" The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the Oklahoma Historical Society Auditorium, 2100 N. Lincoln Blvd. in Oklahoma City.

Moran will explain how, by using courthouse records, a researcher can not only prove who their ancestors are, but also can enhance and expand the knowledge they already have about them.?

Her knowledge of genealogy is well-known, as she has taught genealogy classes and lectured on most areas of genealogy.?She prefers to speak and share her knowledge of court house records and tax rolls.?

She has a degree in history and a juris doctorate in law.?Family history research has taken Moran to Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee and Pennsylvania for on-site research in applicable courthouses, as well as local and state libraries.?

Ruth's quest to learn more about her family's history has taken her to several well-known libraries, including the Salt Lake City Family History Center, Ft Wayne-Allen County Library (Ind.), the Dallas County Public Library and the National Archives in Washington, D.C.

OGS' general meetings always are free and open to the public. Several members will be available at 5 p.m. for genealogical help.

Genealogy foundation offers DNA testing

Billie Fogarty, OGS president, sent an e-mail to share information about the Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation discounted DNA testing offer.?

She is not endorsing the program, but suggests if anyone is interested they should check out the offer. To receive a coupon for the reduced price, participants must provide a four-generation pedigree chart.

The coupon expires Feb. 16.?The other major DNA testing company is FamilyTree DNA at www.familytreedna. com.

The SMGF invitation states participants will be able to redeem their coupons in two ways:

A discounted 26 Marker Y-chromosome Paternal Line Analysis for $95.

A discounted mtDNA Maternal Line Analysis for $95 USD.