[CA-SCGS] Legacy Family Tree Users Group Meeting, Monday, April 12, 2021, 6:00 to 8:00 pm (Online)

 

SCGS Legacy Family Tree Users Group

Monday, April 12, 2021

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Online!!

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/826180461

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122

Access Code: 826-180-461

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The Legacy Family Tree User Group is a forum to learn this software program, answer

questions, improve your efficiency and assist others with your expertise- whether you use the

free download, Legacy 7, Legacy 8 or Legacy 9.

Legacy Family Tree is one of the most popular software programs to store your family tree. You

can add pictures and documents to your ancestors; create a variety of reports; properly (and painlessly) cite sources; obtain research assistance and much more.

All are welcome to participate! You may want to bring your laptop or tablet to practice your skills as we explore Legacy’s capabilities.

For further information contact the Legacy User Group Leader Barbara Gaitely at barbgen12@gmail.com

Southern California Genealogical Society 

& Family Research Library

417 Irving Drive

Burbank, California

Cross street Glenoaks

818.843.7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] Monday Meet The Speakers - Jamboree 2021

 

Jane Neff Rollins, MSPH 

Sherlock Combs Genealogy 

Jane Neff Rollins, MSPH, is a professional genealogist. Her genealogical education includes ProGen 29, SLIG, and the Forensic Genealogy Institute. She regularly translates Russian-language records and speaks at local, regional, and international genealogy conferences. She is a member of APG, NGS, and the Genealogical Speakers Guild. Jane’s writing has appeared in "NGS Magazine," "FGS Forum," and other publications. Jane is also the author of “Health Care Navigation 101.” 

Presentations: 

• Getting Up in Someone’s Business: Researching Business-Owner Ancestors 

Sandra Rumble 

RumbleSoft, Inc 

Sandra Rumble is an avid genealogist who has been tracing her genealogy and family history for 19 years. Unable to find a software solution that made organization, visualization and research planning efficient, she developed GenDetective®. Sandra teaches genealogy classes at Delaware Valley University’s Center for Learning in Retirement, and she speaks at local genealogy societies, regional genealogy conferences and has coordinated courses at GRIP. 

Presentations: 

• GLO’ing With Military Bounty Lands 

David Ryan, MA, DIPGEN 

David Ryan, MA DIPGEN, is a professional genealogist and oral historian based just outside of Cork city, Ireland. David is a graduate of University College Cork. He holds an MA in Medieval History and a Diploma in Genealogy. He has worked as a professional genealogist for the past seven years. 

Presentations: 

• ‘It’s a Long Way to Tipperary’: Finding Your Irish Military Ancestors 

Lori Lee Sauber 

LSquared Innovations 

Lori Lee Sauber is the owner of LSquared Innovations and inventor of L2Scrollio. She holds a BFA in Fiber Arts and Textiles and a Certificate of Genealogy and Family History, both from the University of Washington. She retired after a 35-year career in textile technology, team leadership, and project management for global companies. Lori Lee has been researching family histories for over 20 years. Member of APG, Seattle GS, and WA State GS (see Speakers List) and Eastern WA GS. 

Presentations: 

• Leveraging L2Scrollio® to Focus Lineage Society Research / Application

Southern California Genealogical Society 

www.genealogyjamboree.com 

Socialmedia@scgsgenealogy.com 

#SCGS2021@scgsgenealogy, #SCGSJamboree, 

[CA--SCGS] Family Tree Maker Users Group Online Meeting, April 11, 2021 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Family Tree Maker Users Group

 meets online from 4 pm to 6 pm.
January 10, April 11, July 11, October 10

Please contact Dick Humphrey to 
register for the online meeting.

 

Contact Dick Humphrey at ftmusergroup@scgsgenealogy.com 

Dick will also be at the library by 2:30 pm to chat and provide FTM assistance

 when the library re-opens.

Southern California Genealogical Society Family Research Library

417 Irving Drive
Burbank, California 91504
818-843-7247

Cross Street Glenoaks

[CA-SCGS] Lunch & Learn, Saturday, April 10, 2021, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Online

 

Looking for a place to learn more about genealogy and how to do family research? Lunch & Learn is simply the best place to do just that. Free and open to the public, it is one of the SCGS's most popular educational programs.

Join us on Saturday, April 10, 2021, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.  This is an online program. 

Dr. Joel Weintraub will lecture on “The 1950 U.S. Census for Genealogists.”

Please register at: 

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5413035793118781198

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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For more information and the flyer please visit the Lunch and Learn webpage.

For more information please contact Charlotte Bocage at rubymoon01@yahoo.com

Lunch and Learn
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Second Saturday of most months

Southern California Genealogical Society
&Family Research Library
417 Irving Drive
Burbank, California

www.scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] African American Interest Group Meeting, Saturday, April 10, 2021 Online!

 

The African American Interest Group will meet online  on Saturday, April 10, 2021.

As the library is closed, any meeting will be held online by appointment. Interested parties should contact either Adrian or Charlotte.
Adrian Foushee at amfoushee@usa.net or
Charlotte Bocage at rubymoon01@yahoo.com

To join the meeting: 

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/248469765

You can also dial in using your phone.

United States: +1 (646) 749-3122

Access Code: 248-469-765

The African American Interest Group meets on the second Saturday following the free SCGS monthly Lunch and Learn Education program.  Individual research assistance is available. Please try to arrive by 4:00 pm.

SCGS members have free in-Library online access to Ancestry Library Edition, American Ancestors (NEHGS), AccessNewspaper ARCHIVE, World Vital Records, and MyHeritage Library Edition. The library is not open for any other research during the meeting.

Contact: Charlotte Bocage at rubymoon01@yahoo.com

Southern California Genealogy Society & Library
417 Irving Dr.
Burbank, CA 91504
scgs@scgsgenealogy.com
www.scgsgenealogy.com
818.843.7262

[CA--SCGS] The Spring Edition of the The Searcher is Here!

                                          The Searcher is Here!

See the online 2021 Spring Edition
 Vol. 58, # 2, Chasing Rainbows

To access the electronic version, go to the SCGS website at http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/ Then sign into the Members Only Section.  Sign in to your account; then click on the Members Only button.  You will see 4 colorful buttons. Choose the red one titled Members Only. Then click on the third blue button titled Searcher Online Editions. 

Then you can read and enjoy the new issue! 

  Paper copies will be mailed once the printing is finished.

Southern California Genealogy Society & Library

417 Irving Dr.

Burbank, CA 91504-2408

818-843-7247

Email: scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

www.scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] Researching Genetic Genealogy

 

Researching

Genetic Genealogy  

Jamboree 2021

Genetic Genealogy and Genealogy

Two Events to Help Grow Your Family Tree!

Jamboree's 51st Virtual Conference is excited to offer a full conference track tailored for researching and developing your knowledge and skills using DNA. These Jamboree lectures combine genetics and genealogy, providing everyone with the opportunity to learn something new, regardless of their level. The speakers will include Roberta J. Estes, Emily D. Aulicino, Kelli Jo Bergheimer, Shannon S. Christmas, Janine Cloud, Kitty Munson, Rick Crume, Ross E Curtis, Adrian M. Foushee, Dr. Maurice Gleeson, Richard Hill, Daniel Horowitz, Tim Janzen, Mekeel Keeney, Leah Larkin, Andrew Lee, Dana Leeda, Cheri Mello, Esmee Mortimer-Taylor, Franchesca Werden, and Paula Williams. They will present on a variety of specialized topics using DNA to assist researchers in overcome brick walls, trace elusive ancestors, and much more using DNA!

Here are a few examples:

The Genes In The Jeans: Women, Brick Walls and Genetic Tools

Using DNA To Solve "Unknown Parentage Cases" In Your Family Tree

Genetic Genealogy Overview

The Leeds Method: Inedtifing Common Ancestors With DNA Match Clustering

Living DNA: A Deep Dive into Ancestry DNA Testing

Triangulation For Autosomal DNA: Three Is Not A Crowd

Finding Cousins with DNA

How Your DNA Connects You to Your Past

Advanced DNA Features on MyHeritage

Early Bird Discount Ends April 26, 2021!

To register, click to open 

Download our Flyer today and share with friends, and your favorite genealogy group by clicking open! Meg

Southern California Genealogical Society 

www.genealogyjamboree.com 

Socialmedia@scgsgenealogy.com 

#SCGS2021@scgsgenealogy, #SCGSJamboree, 

#SCGSJamboree2021

[CA-SCGS] Writer's Group Meeting, Sunday, April 11, 2021, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

  

The SCGS Writer's Group will meet on Sunday, April 11, 2021 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Meets on the 2nd Sunday of each month.

You don't need to be a professional writer to join the SCGS Writers Group. The only requirement is membership in SCGS.  We meet ONLINE one Sunday per month and share ideas for capturing family stories on paper.  The group provides loads of inspiration and fun!

  Be sure to subscribe to the SCGS blog to see
 the topics for individual meetings.

Please join our meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/117550997

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Access Code: 117-550-997

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 We selected to write about the following Genealogical/Memoir topics: 

1.) Military/Veteran History

2.) Plane Rides

3.) Religious Figures

4.) Letters

5.) Second Draft

6.) Second Person Narrative

7.) Neighbor Relationships

8.) Physician Misdiagnosis

Hours: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Contact: Jennifer Taylor, JenmichelleTaylor@icloud.com

Location: 
Southern California Genealogy Society Library

417 Irving Drive, Burbank, CA 91504  

Cross street: Glenoaks Blvd. 

(818) 843-7247 

www.scgsgenealogy.com

Email: scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] Monday Meet The Speakers - Jamboree 2021

Donna M. Moughty 

Donna Moughty has been conducting family research for over 25 years. She teaches and lectures about Irish research, methodology and computer topics, locally and at national and regional conferences and institutes. In addition, she provides consultations, research assistance and training. Donna takes groups to Ireland each year to research and is the author of the "Quick Reference Guides for Irish Research." Her blog can be found at www.IrishFamilyRoots.com/blog. 

Presentations: 

• Using DNA as a Source for Your Irish Research 
• Seeking Your Irish Ancestors Before and After the Famine 

Michael Provard 

FamilySearch 

Mike Provard has worked at FamilySearch for 35 years and is currently an Events Coordinator and a member of the RootsTech core team. He has presented at national genealogical and library conferences, specializing in beginning research, FamilySearch topics, and Illinois research. 

Presentations: 

• Top Ten Reasons You Should Be Using FamilySearch 

Brian Rhinehart 

Brian Rhinehart, of Rhinehart Roots Genealogy, is a graduate of Boston University’s Certificate of Genealogy Research course, and was recently featured in Family Tree Magazine. He has attended various genealogy institutes, including the Genealogical Institute on Federal Records (GenFed) in Washington DC. Brian specializes in Civil War and War of 1812 records at the National Archives and has retrieved military files for hundreds of clients there. 

Presentations: 

• I Have a Civil War Ancestor... Now What? 

Diane L. Richard, MBA 

Mosaic Research and Project Management 

Diane L. Richard has been a professional genealogist since 2004. She researched for the TV show "Who Do You Think You Are?" She has authored almost 300 articles for such publications as Internet Genealogy and Your Genealogy Today, and is editor of the North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal. She has spoken nationally about the availability and richness of southern records, genealogical research techniques and tips, as well as under-utilized resource collections. 

Presentations: 

• Escaped Slave Advertisements and Finding Lost Relatives through Newspaper Research

Southern California Genealogical Society 

www.genealogyjamboree.com 

Socialmedia@scgsgenealogy.com 

#SCGS2021@scgsgenealogy, #SCGSJamboree, 

#SCGSJamboree2021

[CA--SCGS] For SCGS Members--We Have Updates to the SCGS Members' Only Page!

 

   

   

  

Hello SCGS Members!!

We at SCGS have working behind the scenes to improve our Members-Only benefits in our Website.  Even though our beloved library remains closed for the time being, we members can still take advantage of our online resources.  Recently, we updated the external genealogical resources in our Members-Only section for your use. 

Here is the list of our external resources: (Did we mention these are FREE to you? It's FREE!! But you have to be an SCGS member.)

MyHeritage Library Edition

Newspaper Archives

Ancestry Library Edition

Fold3 Library Edition

History GEO  New content: First Landowners Project and Antique Maps Collection

Findmypast: User name: southerncalifornia@findmypast.com  Password is: FMP2020  

African American Heritage (AAH) User name: 06C4BQXVSS  Password: WELCOME  

Black Freedom Struggle NEW SUBSCRIPTION!!

Not a member? Join us at https://next.scgsgenealogy.com/membership-benefits/

If you join us, you'll get the member discount for the Jamboree 2021 registration!!

We also offer research services at http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/research/research-team.html

Enjoy your genealogy journey!

Southern California Genealogy Society and Library

417 Irving Drive

Burbank, CA 91504-2408

818-843-7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com

Email: scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] Researching European Genealogy?

 

Researching

European Genealogy  

Jamboree 2021

Genetic Genealogy and Genealogy

Two Events to Help Grow Your Family Tree!

Jamboree's 51st and 1st virtual conference is excited to offer a full conference track tailored for researching European Genealogy. These Jamboree lectures providing everyone with the opportunity to learn something new, regardless of their level. The speakers will include Lisa A. Alzo, David Dowell, PhD, Daniel A. Earl, Ellen Shindelman Kowitt, Jill Morelli, CG®, Beth A. Stahr, MLS, CG®, Rick Crume, Debra M. Dudek, MSc, Suzanne E. Greco, Kathy Meade, Jannette Silverman and many more. They will present on a variety of specialized topics to assist researchers in overcome brick walls, trace elusive ancestors, and much more! 

Diving Deeper into Eastern European Church and Civil Records

German Church Records

Finding Joy and Other Ana-Baptist Mennonite Cousins

Meet the Magyars: Beginning Hungarian Research

Saving History in Italy - The Catholic Parish Registries

Documenting Jewish Families or Communities Lost in the "Holocaust by Bullets"

Researching Your Swedish Heritage in Living Color Using ArkivDigital

A Danish Case Study: Finding the Parents of Ole Christian Christensen

Jewish/Hebrew/Yiddish Names: An Exploration of First Names

From Heartland to Homeland: Tips for Tracing Polish Ancestors

Early Bird Discount Ends April 26, 2021!

To register, click to open 

Download our Flyer today and share with friends, and your favorite genealogy group by clicking open! 

Southern California Genealogical Society 

www.genealogyjamboree.com 

Socialmedia@scgsgenealogy.com 

#SCGS2021@scgsgenealogy, #SCGSJamboree, 

#SCGSJamboree2021

[CA-SCGS] Monday Meet The Speakers - Jamboree 2021

Cheri Mello, MA 

Cheri Mello began dabbling in genealogy as a 5th grader with a U.S. History assignment. She began her active adult research over 25 years ago, after the death of her grandparents. Her expertise ranges from various areas of America and Portugal, as well as DNA, genealogy software, Find A Grave, and more! 

Presentations: 

• X-Match: Hopscotch Through the Lily Pads 

Anne Gillespie Mitchell, MS 

Ancestry 

Anne Gillespie Mitchell is an Ancestry product manager for Civil War Stories, Ancestry Library Edition, AncestryK12 and RootsWeb. Anne has taught genealogy courses at conferences including NGS, FGS, RootsTech, SLIG, TIGR, and Ancestry Academy. Her passion for technology and history have merged into a lifelong fascination for genealogy and developing methodologies to carve out clues about your ancestors. 

Presentations: 

• Civil War Stories, Part 1: Gathering All the Required Information 
• Civil War Stories, Part 2: Creating and Sharing Your Ancestors' Stories 

Jill Morelli, CG® 

An enthusiastic genealogist, Jill Morelli, CG®, lectures, writes and researches her family and those of others. Her lively presentations on intermediate and advanced methodologies, unique record sets, and Scandinavian research convey information that is readily usable by attendees whatever their skill level. She blogs and teaches an online course on demystifying the BCG certification process. 

Presentations: 

• A Danish Case Study: Finding the Parents of Ole Christian Christensen 
• The Wood Family of Quebec, Upstate New York, and Wisconsin 

Esmee Mortimer-Taylor 

Living DNA 

Esmee Mortimer-Taylor has a passion for helping customers understand their results and has a wealth of knowledge having worked alongside the Living DNA science team for 5 years. 

Presentations: 

• Living DNA: A Deep Dive into ancestry DNA testing

Southern California Genealogical Society 

www.genealogyjamboree.com 

Socialmedia@scgsgenealogy.com 

#SCGS2021@scgsgenealogy, #SCGSJamboree, 

#SCGSJamboree2021

[CA-SCGS] French Canadian Heritage Society Spring Meeting: CHANGE OF DATE!! Sunday, April 25, 2021, 10:00 to 12:00 pm

 

CHANGE OF DATE!!!
   The FCHSC is holding our Spring Meeting on Sunday, 
April 25, 2021 from 10:00 to 12:00 pm. 

PROGRAM--TBD

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 P. M.----ONLINE ZOOM MEETING due to covid-19 
(We will return to a full day in person schedule as soon as the Library reopens.)
 

HELP us UPDATE our database so we have your correct email address.  Send your name and current email address to gouletsuzy@gmail.com and we will email the login link to our ONLINE meeting the week before the event.

 

ABOUT FCHSC     Our primary purpose is to foster an interest in our common French-Canadian, Acadian and French heritage by researching our ancestors and helping others to research theirs. FCHSC sponsors the French Heritage DNA Project as a way to honor our French ancestry at www.frenchdna.org.
The French-Canadian Collection at the SCGS Research Library is the largest of its kind in the western United States (apart from the holdings at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City).  Our collection consists of more than a 1000 volumes of French-Canadian, Acadian and French resources as well as microfiche, CDs, maps,  and access to websites.  Check us out at www.fchsc.org to learn more about our collection.
For more information you can also email us at fchsc@scgsgenealogy.com.

 

SEND A REQUEST TO JOIN ZOOM MEETING TO:

fchsc@scgsgenealogy.com 

and a non shareable link will be provided for you to login.

For more information, contact Suzy Goulet at

  fchsc@scgsgenealogy.com

Southern California Genealogy Society and Family History Library
417 Irving Dr.
Burbank, CA 91504-2408
818-843-7247
Email: scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

Website: www.scgsgenealogy.com