[CA--SCGS] African American Interest Group Meeting, Saturday, January 13, 2018

 

The African American Interest Group will meet on Saturday, January 13, 2018, from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm, at the Southern California Genealogy Society Library.







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

818.843.7262

 

 

[CA-SCGS] The Fall 2017 Searcher is Available!

The Searcher is Now Available Online!

Fall 2017

This issue is found in the members-only section of the website.

Southern California Genealogy Society and Family History Library

417 Irving Dr.

Burbank, CA 91504-2408

818-843-7247

scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS]--RootsMagic Users Group--September 18, 2016

Next meeting September 18, 2016, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Southern California Genealogical Society library.

Are you interested in all the tips and tricks to using your RootsMagic software program? The RootsMagic user group will provide information for all levels of RM users from beginner to advanced and serve as a forum for all to share their knowledge of this great software tool for keeping track of your genealogical efforts.
Roots Magic is a full-featured genealogy program with a very easy and intuitive user interface. The latest version is 7 and you can download a free trial version at www.rootsmagic.com.
RootsMagic Blog at http://blog.rootsmagic.com



Meets: 3rd Sunday of each month
Hours: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Jay Holladay jholladay@ca.rr.com
Location: 417 Irving Drive, Burbank, CA 91504
Southern California Genealogy Society Library

2016 meetings: September 18, October 16, November 20, and December 18.


Southern California Genealogical Society Library
417 Irving Drive
Burbank, California

Cross street: Glenoaks

(818) 843-7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS]--RootsMagic Users Group--August 21, 2016

Next meeting August 21, 2016, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Southern California Genealogical Society library.

Are you interested in all the tips and tricks to using your RootsMagic software program? The RootsMagic user group will provide information for all levels of RM users from beginner to advanced and serve as a forum for all to share their knowledge of this great software tool for keeping track of your genealogical efforts.
Roots Magic is a full-featured genealogy program with a very easy and intuitive user interface. The latest version is 7 and you can download a free trial version at www.rootsmagic.com.
RootsMagic Blog at http://blog.rootsmagic.com



Meets: 3rd Sunday of each month
Hours: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Jay Holladay jholladay@ca.rr.com
Location: 417 Irving Drive, Burbank, CA 91504
Southern California Genealogy Society Library

2016 meetings: August 21, September 18, October 16, November 20, and December 18.


Southern California Genealogical Society Library
417 Irving Drive
Burbank, California

Cross street: Glenoaks

(818) 843-7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] Ancestry.com Classes in Burbank - SCGS at Burbank Public Library July 29, 2016

Learn how to research and grow your family tree with Ancestry, 

Burbank Public Library, and the Southern California Genealogical Society

Join Barbara Randall, Southern California Genealogical Society board member and Legacy Family Tree User Group Leader, at the Buena Vista Branch of the Burbank Public Library Friday, July 29, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. for an educational workshop designed to familiarize users with Ancestry.com.

After the workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to stay and practice what they have learned in the Library's computer room. 

Please call or visit the Buena Vista Branch of the Burbank Public Library to RSVP. 

For more information contact:

Buena Vista Branch, Burbank Public Library
300 N. Buena Vista St, 
Burbank, California
Phone: 818-238-5620
www.BurbankLibrary.com

[CA-SCGS]--RootsMagic Users Group--July 17, 2016

Next meeting July 17, 2016, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Southern California Genealogical Society library.

Are you interested in all the tips and tricks to using your RootsMagic software program? The RootsMagic user group will provide information for all levels of RM users from beginner to advanced and serve as a forum for all to share their knowledge of this great software tool for keeping track of your genealogical efforts.
Roots Magic is a full-featured genealogy program with a very easy and intuitive user interface. The latest version is 7 and you can download a free trial version at www.rootsmagic.com.
RootsMagic Blog at http://blog.rootsmagic.com



Meets: 3rd Sunday of each month
Hours: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Jay Holladay jholladay@ca.rr.com
Location: 417 Irving Drive, Burbank, CA 91504
Southern California Genealogy Society Library

2016 meetings: July 17, August 21, September 18, October 16, November 20, and December 18.


Southern California Genealogical Society Library
417 Irving Drive
Burbank, California

Cross street: Glenoaks

(818) 843-7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS]--RootsMagic Users Group June 19, 2016

Next meeting June 19, 2016, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Southern California Genealogical Society library.

Are you interested in all the tips and tricks to using your RootsMagic software program? The RootsMagic user group will provide information for all levels of RM users from beginner to advanced and serve as a forum for all to share their knowledge of this great software tool for keeping track of your genealogical efforts.
Roots Magic is a full-featured genealogy program with a very easy and intuitive user interface. The latest version is 7 and you can download a free trial version at www.rootsmagic.com.
RootsMagic Blog at http://blog.rootsmagic.com



Meets: 3rd Sunday of each month
Hours: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Jay Holladay jholladay@ca.rr.com
Location: 417 Irving Drive, Burbank, CA 91504
Southern California Genealogy Society Library

2016 meetings: June 19, July 17, August 21, September 18, October 16, November 20, and December 18.


Southern California Genealogical Society Library
417 Irving Drive
Burbank, California

Cross street: Glenoaks

(818) 843-7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] Burbank Public Library presents: Guide to Ancestry.com

Learn how to research your family tree using Ancestry.com. 

Barb Randall from the Southern California Genealogical Society will lead the first workshop on May 21st.

Sign up for one of two sessions:
 Saturday, May 21, 2016, 10:00 am to 11:00 am
 Friday, May 27, 2016, 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Seating is limited so reserve in advance!

The workshops will be taught at the Buena Vista Branch Library, 300 N. Buena Vista St, Burbank, California
Phone: 818-238-5620
BurbankLibrary.com

Southern California Genealogical Society Library
417 Irving Drive
Burbank, California

Cross street: Glenoaks

(818) 843-7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] Preserve the Pensions Project Update

In 2015, SCGS took up the challenge issued by the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) to create a matching program for donations to the Preserve the Pensions project. The SCGS Board of Directors voted to match, on a dollar-for-dollar basis, the first $2,500 of donations made by SCGS members, Jamboree guests, and others in support of the monumental task of digitizing 7.2 million pages of pension records.

Your generous donations, along with the SCGS pledge, contributed over $6,700 to the FGS campaign, ensuring the digitization and preservation of thousands of pages of pension files. Thanks to your generosity, images of important genealogical and historical significance will be preserved for future generations. 

The Federation of Genealogical Societies recently announced the exciting news that the $2 million dollar mark was surpassed in 2015 with the generous support of donors like you. Please take a moment to read more about the project on the FGS Voice Blog.

With our sincere gratitude for your support,

The Board of Directors

Southern California Genealogical Society

417 Irving Drive

Burbank, California 91504

www.scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] SCGS Steps Up to Preserve the Pensions

The Southern California Genealogical Society has Stepped Up to the Challenge!  

What challenge, you ask?

The Challenge to PRESERVE the PENSIONS

The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) issued a challenge to all of its member societies to create a matching program for donations to the Preserve the Pensions project. The fund financially supports the digitization of pension records from the War of 1812.

In support of the monumental task of digitizing 7.2 million pages of records, the SCGS Board of Directors has voted to match, on a dollar-for-dollar basis, the first $2,500 of donations made by SCGS members, Jamboree guests, and others through December 31, 2015.

Let's take a look at the effect of a $50 donation made through SCGS.
Your donation = $50
SCGS Match = $50 + $50 = $100
FGS will Match the combined amount =  $100 + $100 = $200
Ancestry will Match the combined amount =  $200 + $200 = $400!

Your contributions can be made in the name of your ancestor.

Time is of the essence. These documents are fragile and need to be digitized quickly to preserve the best possible image of each page.

You can donate by credit card through the SCGS Website, by sending your check to SCGS (be sure to indicate "Preserve the Pensions" in the notes area),  or through PayPal (Please note on your donation that it is for Preserve the Pensions - SCGS).

We appreciate that some of our members may prefer to support SCGS by contributing time and talent instead of (or in addition to) treasure. We are so very grateful for those contributions too. If you are looking to share your knowledge and life experience, please contact Mary Daly at volunteer@scgsgenealogy.com. 

With our profound gratitude for your continued support,

The Board of Directors

Southern California Genealogical Society

417 Irving Drive

Burbank, California 91504-2408 

[CA-SCGS] Family Tree Maker User Group meeting, January 11, 2015

from Dick Humphrey, leader of the FTM User Group.


New Updates to Family Tree Maker 2014

In November and December Ancestry released two free updates (“service packs”, SP4 and SP5) for Family Tree Maker 2014.

On Sunday, January 11, we will focus on these updates. Starting with a careful look at how to check for an available update and how to determine what version you currently have, we will then step through the download and installation processes for the updates.

Each feature change will be examined, including one completely new report and a new feature to assist with telephone support calls to Ancestry. A number of reports have been enhanced and there is one pretty cool navigation improvement!

Sunday, January 11, 2015
4:00-6:00pm
Southern California Genealogical Society Family Research Library
417 Irving Drive
Burbank, California 91504
818-843-7247

Cross Street Glenoaks

Bargain Alert: Ancestry.com FREE until September 1

Ancestry.com has opened its worldwide databases for free usage through midnight EDT on Monday, September 1. It's not a lot of time, but many discoveries can occur in the upcoming hours.

Did you know that Ancestry now has records for 67 countries? WOW.

Click on this link and begin searching.

I can't check to see what non-members will have to do to take advantage of the free access. I'm pretty sure that it will be to register with your email address at the very least. A credit card may be required, but you won't be charged.

Happy Hunting!

[CA-SCGS] Family Tree Maker User Group meeting, August 10, 2014

from Dick Humphrey, leader of the FTM User Group.

FTM 2014 – Highlights Tour!

Ever wonder what’s going on in Family Tree Maker 2014?  Come for this whirlwind tour where all seven workplaces will be covered in one, single session. Significant features in each will be highlighted. Some are helpful, some are important and some are cool!

Gain an understanding and appreciation for what FTM can do by looking at all phases with this complete overview.

These are the seven work areas of Family Tree Maker 2014.

1. Plan Workspace – whole tree operations including TreeSync.

2. People Workspace – the principle work area of a genealogical program.

3. Places Workspace – reveals all locations referenced in the tree and what’s connected to each.

4. Media Workspace – maintenance of all linked image and multi-media files.

5. Sources Workspace – where data documentation is.

6. Publish Workspace – charts and reports galore!

7. Web Search Workspace – transfer data without retyping from Internet web pages.

8. BONUS - useful program functions and cool tools.

The meeting is open to the public; attendees do not need to be members of SCGS.

For questions, contact Dick Humphrey at rlh1335@gmail.com

Sunday, August 10, 2014
4:00-6:00pm, regular meeting time
Southern California Genealogical Society Family Research Library
417 Irving Drive
Burbank, California 91504
818-843-7247

Cross Street Glenoaks

[CA-SCGS] Bargain Alert: Save $100 on Ancestry with AARP

Lots of people are talking about the AARP offer that saves 30 percent ($100) off the cost of a one-year Ancestry World Explore Membership.

Here's a link to the offer.

The small print on the offer reads:

Offer good for valid AARP Members who wish to subscribe to the Ancestry.com® World Explorer membership for a one-year subscription. New Ancestry.com® members can visit http://www.ancestry.com/aarp and choose between the Ancestry.com® World Explorer subscription in either monthly or semi-annual durations. Your subscription will automatically renew after the initial duration (monthly or semi-annually) at the discounted rate for the entire first year. Thereafter, your subscription will automatically renew at standard list prices.  

Existing Ancestry.com® members must call Member Services at 1-800-514-4645 to access the discount. For existing Ancestry.com® members, the available discounted package may vary depending on one’s existing membership.  Limit one discount per valid AARP Member number, may not be transferred or postponed.

AARP members with a current Ancestry subscription should call the number above to take advantage of the discount. According to conversations on Facebook, some people are being told to call back 1-3 months before their subscription expires and the discount will be applied then.

The offer is good through March 2015.

Sometimes it's good to be old(er)!

Ancestry.com is a sponsor of the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree, which will be held June 6-8, 2014, at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel.

[CA-SCGS] FTM User Group Notice for January 12, 2014

Post from Dick Humphrey

Family Tree Maker Software User Group – Meeting Notice, January 12, 2014

Can one FTM tree be split into separate trees without extreme tediousness?  YES, absolutely! Come and learn how to do this!

  

TREE OPERATIONS USING FAMILY TREE MAKER 

• Is there a difference between private facts and notes and privatizing an entire tree?
• Back-up strategies and restore procedures. How does auto-backup work?
• What’s the difference between exporting a tree (or part of one) to FTM, GEDCOM or Ancestry?
• How can I merge two FTM trees together – and why would I want to do so?

The meeting is open to the public; attendees do not need to be members of SCGS.

For questions, contact Dick Humphrey at rlh1335@gmail.com.

Sunday, January 12, 2014
4:00 p.m.– 6:00 p.m.
Southern California Genealogical Society Family Research Library
417 Irving Drive
Burbank, California 91504

818.843.7247

Cross Street Glenoaks

Bargain Alert: $49 for Ancestry - Six Months US Records

I just received notice of a special offer from Ancestry.com. They are offering a six-month subscription to their US Records collection for $49, which represents a savings of 50%. Nice way to start out 2014!

The offer comes with a few caveats:

*Offer available for new subscribers only and not for renewal for current subscriptions. Billed in one payment of $49. Your subscription will automatically renew at list price after the introductory 6-month offer.

Offer ends at 11:59 PM ET on January 5, 2014

Bargain Alert: Ancestry.com Immigration Collection Free through September 2

Ancestry.com is offering free access to its extensive collection of immigration and travel records through US Labor Day, Monday, September 2.  Free access to immigration and travel records ends
September 2, 2013 at midnight ET.

Take some of that day off to search for the ancestors that "jumped the pond."

You can find all the details at http://www.ancestry.com/cs/us/immigration.

Good Luck finding those immigrant ancestors!

Bargain Alert: Free Access to Ancestry Marriage Records

Beginning April 17, Ancestry is opening its doors to its marriage records.

Keep an eye open and we'll give you the details when we have updates from Ancestry.com

Then ring the bells because "Here Come the Brides (and Grooms)!!"

Area Event: "Searching Ancestry.com Effectively" April 14

Passing along this announcement for our friends at IGS:

The next quarterly meeting of the Pommern Special Interest Group (PSIG) will be on the second Sunday of April at the Immigrant Genealogical Society Library in Burbank. We hope you will join us to hear Randy Seaver on the topic "Searching Ancestry.com Effectively."

Randy, a former president of the Chula Vista Genealogical Society, reports that he has been searching his elusive ancestors since 1988, and has been online since 1992. He blogs daily about genealogy subjects at Genea-Musings (www.geneamusings.com) and the Chula Vista Genealogy Cafe (http://cvgencafe.blogspot.com).

Our meetings start at 2 PM at the library located at 1310 W. Magnolia in Burbank. For more information about our group and the quarterly magazine that we publish, check out our website at www.pomeranianews.com. You may access our Facebook postings by entering DIE POMMERSCHEN LEUTE in the search box at the top of the Facebook page. So check us out and hopefully we'll see you at our meeting where you may join us for refreshments and make use of our fine reference materials.

Please note that this is NOT sponsored by the Southern California Genealogical Society.

Bargain Alert - Ancestry.com

Don't kill the messenger ... I just read the email and wanted to pass along this bargain from Ancestry.com

NOTE: THIS OFFER EXPIRES AT 11:59PM TONIGHT, JANUARY 1

The offer provides for a really nice discount for 6-month subscriptions:

$49 for a 6-month subscription of U.S. Discovery plan, featuring US records.

$99 for a 6-month subscription of the World Explorer plan, to access everything on Ancestry.com

The small print: 
*All offers available for new subscribers only and not for renewal for current memberships. This discount refers to our 6-month memberships only. Billed in one payment of $49 for U.S. Discovery or $99 for World Explorer. Membership renews at standard pricing after 6 months