[CA--SCGS] LAST DAY TO VOTE IN THE 2019 SCGS Board Elections. Elections close Wednesday, Dec 11, at 7:00 PM

Board Elections for 

the Southern California Genealogy Society 

Last day to vote--Ballots are due 

Wednesday, November 11 at 7:00 PM

There are 4 Candidates for 4 seats on the Board of Directors.

 The Candidates are:

 Adrian Foushee, Tony Allegra, 

Kevin Williams, and Barbara Randall.

This year we are initiating electronic (online) voting for our Board of Directors. All members with email addresses will receive an email with a link to the ballot for voting. Once you click the link, you will need to log into the Members Only section of the SCGS website. If you do not know or need a new password, contact the Membership Committee to reset your password. The email address is membership@scgsgenealogy.com

For those who do not have an email address or cannot vote online, we will send out paper ballots. Please contact the Membership Committee at membership@scgsgenealogy.com and request the paper ballot.

Southern California Genealogy Society and Family History Library

417 Irving Dr.

Burbank, CA 91504

818-843-7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com

This year, the Southern California Genealogical Society is initiat

ing online voting for our

Annual Election of Board Members. For those members who do not ha

ve email

addresses or cannot vote online, we are still mailing out ballots to tho

se limited number

of people.

This year, the Southern California Genealogical Society is initiat

ing online voting for our

Annual Election of Board Members. For those members who do not ha

ve email

addresses or cannot vote online, we are still mailing out ballots to tho

se limited number

of people.

[CA--SCGS] Happy 4th of July from SCGS



Happy Independence Day

from the

Southern California Genealogy

 Society & Library

Southern California Genealogy Society and Library

417 Irving Dr.

Burbank, CA 91504

scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

818.843.7247



[CA-SCGS] Genealogy Garage Upcoming Events

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 department conducted by Charlotte Bocage. Stay later and we will help you with your own research. Please RSVP as noted below. All workshops are held at the Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL), Richard Riordan Central Library 630 W. 5th St., Los Angeles.

Here is an “overview” of our 2018 Genealogy Garage events: 

WHEN: Saturday, March 17, 2018 • 11 am – 12:30 pm
TOPIC:  How Can the US GenWeb Help You? Veteran genealogist Joy Fisher will share her knowledge of the U.S. GenWeb Project and explain how you can access this online database and use it to grow your family’s history. Joy Fisher shares her knowledge of and experience researching on the U.S. GenWeb. Check out [http://www.usgenweb.org] before the workshop and bring your questions.

WHEN: Saturday, April 21, 2018 11 am – 12:30 pm

TOPIC: Think You Know What’s in the Census? Veteran researcher Charlotte Bocage will expand your knowledge of the U.S. Census records… discover the “hidden in plain sight” information contained in the census.

WHEN: Saturday, May 19, 2018 11 am – 12:30 pm

TOPIC: What’s in the Gazetteers? One of the key tools in genealogy is geography, so if you are not regularly using a gazetteer (a geographical index or dictionary) then you need to attend this workshop. Genealogy Librarian Julie Huffman will provide the facts and show you how to use the extensive gazetteer collection available to you at the LAPL. 

WHEN: Saturday, June 16, 2018 11 am – 12:30 pm

TOPIC: Memoir Writing Too young to write a memoir? Think you have no talent for writing? Think again…and join Donie Nelson for a dynamic workshop in which you learn how to write your own history! Bring paper, pencil/pen, laptop or other method of putting your story OUT THERE! 

WHEN: Saturday, July 21, 2018 11 am – 12:30 pm

TOPIC: Are Your Ancestors in the News? George Mouchet knows his newsprint and has been researching since 1999. George will reveal some of the fascinating information you can discover about your ancestors in old newspapers.

WHEN: Saturday, August 18, 2018 11 am – 12:30 pm

TOPIC:  Deciphering “Old Spanish” Handwriting. For the first time we are hosting a workshop on handwriting. The ever-curious Karla Arreola will share her knowledge of how you, too, can learn to read Spanish handwriting. If you can’t read the handwriting, how will you ever understand what you are reading? 

WHERE: Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL), Richard Riordan Central Library 630 W. 5th St., Los Angeles, CA 90071 • History & Genealogy Dept., (LL-4: Room LL420) Parking: 524 Flower St. south of 5th Street, $1 on Saturdays with library card

Contact: Charlotte Bocage/SCGS Education Chair: 323-669-1982 or rubymoon01@yahoo.com Donie Nelson: doniesearch@gmail.com or 916-900-4809

[CA--SCGS] Happy New Year from the SCGS

Happy New Year
 

from the

Southern California Genealogy Society & Library

 

May all of your genealogy wishes come true and

may all of your brick walls fall!

 

 

 

 

 

Southern California Genealogy Society and Library

417 Irving Dr.

Burbank, CA 91504-2408

scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

818.843.7262

[CA-SCGS] Happy Fourth of July from SCGS

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

We wish all of you a very happy 4th of July holiday. Enjoy your day and enjoy your family, friends, the food, fireworks and fun.

 

Keep an eye on your beloved pets (they get spooked by the fireworks) and keep fireworks away from very young children.

 

 

 

Southern California Genealogical Society 

& Family Research Library
417 Irving Drive
Burbank, California
(818) 843-7247

 Cross street Glenoaks.

www.scgsgenealogy.com 





[CA-SCGS] Fun with Genealogy - Color Your Pedigree!

5 generation pedigree chart created using the original template
designed by J. Paul Hawthorne

Show Your True Colors

In a world so focused on serious news stories, world events, and the political environment of the day, we thought we'd share something fun and exciting that the whole family can enjoy. 

SCGS friend and Jamboree Honorary Blogger J. Paul Hawthorne created a fun visual tool - the 5 generation pedigree chart by birth state / location. The concept took off like wildfire and the SCGS Social Media team has been having a blast watching the explosion of colorful pedigree charts popping up on Facebook.

Want to get in on the fun? 

Download the form here. To make it your own, simply delete the typed info, enter your own, and adjust the colors as you'd like.

Want to include more generations?  Dear Myrtle created a six generation chart and has also made it available here.

Let's face it - family history and genealogy is more than just a collection of names and dates on paper. It's about people, places, and the stories they created and passed down.

Get creative and have fun!  

Even better - round up the kids and make it a family project! 

What a great visual tool to get the conversation started with the next generation.

Special thanks to J. Paul Hawthorne and Pat Richley-Erickson for the links.