[CA-SCGS] Genealogy Garage on Saturday, Janaury 20, 2018 at LAPL

Genealogy Garage:Obituaries: Where to Look & What You Might Find

You’ve got the names and dates, but what about the story of your ancestors? Obituaries can be a
great source of interesting biographical information. Collecting the obituaries may seem like a lot
of work—especially if you have a death certificate or can view burial information
on Find a Grave or BillionGraves. In this workshop, you will learn some simple methods of finding
obits and other newspaper records. Our expert is Genealogy Librarian Julie Huffman.

WHEN:      Saturday, January 20, 2018 • 11 am – 1 pm

WHERE: Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL), Richard Riordan Central Library
630 W. 5th St., Los Angeles, CA 90071 History & Genealogy Dept. • Lower Level 4
Meeting Room LL420 (at the foot of the escalator)

On Saturday, January 20, 2018 genealogist George Mouchet will reveal how to track down your
family’s obituaries and discover what other clues they reveal. George is a past president of the
Antelope Valley Genealogical Society, currently serving as VP. He has been researching since 1999
and enjoys doing both offline and online research. Professionally George maintains and develops web
sites.

Genealogy Garage workshops are FREE and open to researchers at all levels of expertise. Held on the
third Saturday of each month (except December), from 11 am-12:30 pm, whether you are a beginner or have been researching for years, here is an opportunity to “tune-up” your current research skills
or learn something new about family history research. Genealogy Garage is designed to be
interactive, so bring your questions! At the end of each workshop there will be a tour of the
Genealogy dept. conducted by Charlotte Bocage. Stay and we will help you research afterward.

 

Please RSVP as noted below.

RSVP: CALL Central Library Info: 213-228-7000, then ask for the History and Genealogy Dept. Ask for reservations for the Genealogy Garage workshop on [give the specific date]. Leave your name and an e-mail address or phone number so you can be notified in case the workshop is cancelled.

Directions and parking info available at http://www.lapl.org/central/.

Park UNDER the library, enter at 524 Flower St. just south of 5th Street. You need a LAPL card to
receive the $1.00 Saturday parking rate. Apply for the card at your local LAPL or at the
Circulation Desk when you arrive. Just bring identification. Show your library card to get your
parking ticket validated at the Information Desk before returning to your car. Take the escalator
or elevator down to Lower Level 4. Inquire at the main reference desk for our location.
Please travel light. This is a public building—it is NOT recommended that you leave computers,
purses or other personal items unattended while researching.

If you would like to be a workshop leader or want more information, please contact: Charlotte
Bocage/SCGS Education Chair: 323-669-1982 or rubymoon01@yahoo.com
Donie Nelson: 916-900-4809 or donieserch@gmail.com

Workshop sponsored by the Southern California Genealogical Society (SCGS), the Genealogical Society of Hispanic America-Southern California (GSHA-SC), and the Los Angeles Public Library, Genealogy & History Dept.

Southern California Genealogy Society & Library
417 Irving Drive
Burbank, CA 91504-2408
818-843-7247
Website: www.scgsgenealogy.com
Email: scgs@scgsgenealogy.com