The next meeting of the Genealogy Club of Newtown will be held on Wednesday, March 12, at 7 pm via Zoom. The meeting will feature Stephanie O’Connell, a professional genealogist, on the topic of “Finding Your Irish Female Ancestors.”

O’Connell specializes in Irish research and is passionate about delving into the social histories of ancestors, especially women.

Researching female ancestors can be an incredibly rewarding, yet at times frustrating journey. Meeting these challenges requires employing multiple research strategies. O’Connell’s presentation will showcase strategies for uncovering the identities and life stories of these often overlooked women.

O’Connell holds the Certified Genealogist credential from the Board for Certification of Genealogists. She has served as an instructor for the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), which offers a variety of courses from high-intermediate to advanced education for those seeking to become professional genealogists.

She has been a speaker at major genealogy conferences, including Roots Tech, the National Genealogical Society Family History Conference, and the New York State Family History Conference.

The Genealogy Club of Newtown meets the second Wednesday of every month from September through June. Programs are co-sponsored by C.H. Booth Library.

All who are interested in genealogy are welcome to attend. Guests can join the meeting by emailing a request for the program link to genclubnewtownct.secretary@gmail.com by March 9. Requests should include name, address, phone number and email address. A program link will be sent on March 10 or 11.

Those planning to attend are requested to join the meeting starting at 6:45 pm so that everyone can be admitted before the meeting and program start at 7 pm.