<h4>The Connecticut Society of Genealogists, Inc. presents</h4>
<h4>“Colonial Origins and DNA” with Kate Penney Howard</h4>
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This event will take place virtually on Zoom. The event is FREE, but registration is required.
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Have you ever scrolled down your match list…past known family, to second, third, and fourth cousins, finding yourself in a harsh landscape of distant cousins? Kate will talk about when distant matches can be useful in confirming Colonial ancestors…and when they can be misleading. She will share a case study of an ancestor who told an unlikely story – and DNA led her to Connecticut and nearby areas.
Bio:
Kate Penney Howard is a genetic genealogist and speaker specializing in endogamy and breaking down challenging research barriers with DNA. She brings decades of experience in family research and hundreds of successfully solved genetic genealogy cases.
Known for her compassionate approach, Kate helps clients uncover ancestral mysteries while providing them with more complete family medical histories and a stronger sense of identity. Her presentations captivate audiences by seamlessly blending historical context, technical guidance, and well-placed humor that keeps listeners engaged throughout.
Kate discovered her passion for teaching during her cancer journey, finding fulfillment in sharing knowledge with fellow genealogists. She approaches her work with integrity, deliberately addressing historical injustices and dispelling common myths in her presentations.
Her speaking engagements include RootsTech, Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies, East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference, the International Congress on Medieval Studies, the Society for German Genealogy in Eastern Europe, the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies, the New England Regional Genealogical Consortium, and the Foundation for East European Family History Studies, in addition to many state and county-level organizations.
Kate studied vocal music and earned a Master of Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis in 2011. She has served as a pastor in Fort Wayne since her ordination in 2012.

Local Event: Zoom Program on Colonial Origins and DNA from CT Society of Genealogists

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Zoom Program on Colonial Origins and DNA from CT Society of Genealogists

<h4>The Connecticut Society of Genealogists, Inc. presents</h4>
<h4>“The Hatting Industry in Danbury, CT ” with Brigid Guertin”</h4>
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This event will take place virtually on Zoom. The event is FREE, but registration is required.
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“The Hatting Industry in Danbury, CT” delves into the establishment, growth, development, and eventual decline of this once-formidable industry in Danbury, CT. Join us as we discuss the industry, the people, and the place that made hatting synonymous with Danbury, CT.
Bio: 
Brigid Guertin has worked for 26 years to promote an appreciation of Danbury’s past as a key tool to providing context to understand Danbury’s present, and help our Danbury community plan for a better future. Working with outstanding volunteers, staff, and two museum boards, Brigid and her team of history enthusiasts have expanded the physical, online, and programmatic reach of the Danbury Museum from 5000 persons impacted to 25,000 plus persons impacted yearly by the Danbury Museum – both on and off campus. Additionally, the Danbury Museum’s online reach has expanded to include 125,000 interactions monthly across vibrant social media platforms, used for communication and educational purposes.
A museum professional since 1999, Brigid has an MA in Museum Studies from The George Washington University, and an undergraduate BA degree in History from Marymount College in Tarrytown, NY. Married to husband Gary for 21 years and with three teenage boys, (ages 19, 17 and 15) Brigid is an active member of the Danbury community. Brigid, is a sustaining member of the Danbury Garden Club and she is a corporator of Ives Bank of Danbury, a member of the FCI Danbury Community Outreach committee, a board member of the Friends of the Danbury Museum, was a decade long Junior Achievement volunteer, is a member of St. Joseph Church in Danbury, was an appointed member of the Danbury Board of Education, was a member of the Planning of Conservation and Development Committee for the City of Danbury (POCD committee), and currently sits on numerous city based committees as part of her work with the Danbury Museum and as Danbury’s City Historian.

Local Event: Zoom Program on The Hatting Industry in Danbury CT from the CT Society of Genealogists

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Zoom Program on The Hatting Industry in Danbury CT from the CT Society of Genealogists

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