[CA-SCGS] African American Interest Group Meeting, Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm, Online!

The African American Interest Group will meet online  on Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm.

New feature!!  Resolving Brick Wall Problems.

Now that the library has re-opened, several of our interest groups meeting will be held online or host a hybrid meeting, and by appointment. For more information, please 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] GHSA Interest Group Meeting, Saturday, December 3, 2022, 10:00 to 2:00 pm

   

The GSHA Interest Group will meet on Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Due to Covid, Hispanic Tuesdays will not meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every month (except December) from 10-4 pm. Leonard Trujillo will be available for research assistance.

Topic: TBD

Email Leonard at lennytrujillo51@aol.com for more information on how to sign into the meeting. 

The mission of the Genealogical Society of Hispanic America-Southern California (GSHA) is to promote Hispanic genealogical and historical research, and to expand awareness and knowledge of Hispanic culture, historical contributions, and traditions. The GSHA-SC is a large and active group that meets at the SCGS Library four times a year, usually on the first Saturday in the months of February, May, August & December, from 10-4 pm. 

Meetings feature speakers and/or workshops, a break for a no host, family style lunch, and opportunities to network and research after lunch. Meetings are free and open to the public. Guests are always welcome and invited to join the group. 

Contact: Cathy Romero at cath.romero@sbcglobal.net

http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/affiliates/gsha.html 

Southern California Genealogy Society & Library

417 Irving Dr.

Burbank, CA 91504

Cross street: Glenoaks

scgs@scgsgenealogy.com
www.scgsgenealogy.com

818.843-7262

[CA-SCGS] German Interest Group, Saturday, November 19, 2022, 1:00 to 3:00 pm Hybrid Meeting

                         German Interest Group

Researching your family tree and finding new, exciting, and sometimes surprising family connections? The German Interest Group meets on the third Saturday of every month except December.

Join the SCGS German Interest Group at their next meeting to be held from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Saturday, November 19, 2022.

Topic: History of German Festivals  presented by Melanie Gnad

          To Be Announced

Please note that the SCGS library is open on this day--just bring your laptop so you can attend the meeting and do your genealogy research before and after the meeting. We will have staff librarians who have German roots on duty to assist your every genealogy need. 

We meet at the SCGS library and online at Virtual GIG meetings using GoToMeeting.

Use this link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/282290373
Phone:  (646) 749-3122
Access code: 282-290-373

1 hour on-line program

The goal of the SCGS German Interest Group is to provide a wide range of resources both inside and outside the SCGS Library to help trace German families. 

Questions? Contact us at germaninterest@scgsgenealogy.com

SCGS German Interest Group
Third Saturday of the month
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

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

Cross street Glenoaks
(818) 843-7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com 

[CA-SCGS] African American Interest Group Meeting, Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm, Online!

 

The African American Interest Group will meet online  on Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm.

New feature!!  Resolving Brick Wall Problems.

Now that the library has re-opened, several of our interest groups meeting will be held online or host a hybrid meeting, and by appointment. For more information, please 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] Irish Interest Group Workshop, Sunday, October 30, 2022, 1-4 p.m. ONLINE ONLY

  

                       

 Researching your Irish roots? 

        Interested in Celtic history?

If the answer to either question is yes, then you won’t want to miss the next quarterly SCGS Irish Workshop on Sunday, October  30, 2022, 1-4 p.m. This will an ONLINE ONLY meeting. We will go to 4PM or until we run out of things to discuss. 

The October Irish Workshop will not contain a formal lecture. I urge you all to attend the lecture of the British Isles Group on October 23, the topic of which is Grosse Ile, Quebec. Thousands of Irish passed through here (see article on British Isles and Irish Interest Group Lecture ONLINE). The October 30th meeting will be simply a question and answer session. Have your questions ready as this meeting will be from 1-4PM online, or until you run out of questions.

Be sure that you are subscribed to our mailing list. If you are not, you can subscribe by sending an email to irishinterestgroup@scgsgenealogy.com with the word JOIN in the subject and in the body of the email. If you have any other questions you can also contact me at that address. I hope to see you there, Marge Golden Rossini.

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/170016421

Access Code: 170-016-421

You can also dial in using your phone.

United States: +1 (224) 501-3412

                          GO TO MEETING for IRISH WORKSHOP Link:

 

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/170016421                             

 

To join our mail list, send a request to irishinterestgroup@scgsgenealogy.com  with the word JOIN in the subject heading.  That will get you signed up to receive future mailings between workshops.  Hope to see you then, Marge Golden Rossini.

There is no fee for participating and you do not need to be an SCGS member to attend. For more information click here. The library will be closed for general research.

Check out the SCGS Irish Online Research Sites page!

SCGS Irish Interest Group

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

5th Sunday of the Month

SCGS Family Research Library

417 Irving Drive

Burbank, California
www.scgsgenealogy.com
818.843.7247

[CA-SCGS] German Interest Group, Saturday, October 15, 2022, 1:00 to 3:00 pm Hybrid Meeting

                         German Interest Group

Researching your family tree and finding new, exciting, and sometimes surprising family connections? The German Interest Group meets on the third Saturday of every month except December.

Topic: Using FamilySearch's Wiki, Learning Center, Community, Online Consultations, Lookups presented by Becky Adamson

Join the SCGS German Interest Group at their next meeting to be held from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Saturday, October 15, 2022.

Please note that the SCGS library is open on this day--just bring your laptop so you can attend the meeting and do your genealogy research before and after the meeting. We will have staff librarians who have German roots on duty to assist your every genealogy need. 

We meet at the SCGS library and online at Virtual GIG meetings using GoToMeeting.

Use this link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/282290373
Phone:  (646) 749-3122
Access code: 282-290-373

1 hour on-line program

The goal of the SCGS German Interest Group is to provide a wide range of resources both inside and outside the SCGS Library to help trace German families. 

Questions? Contact us at germaninterest@scgsgenealogy.com

SCGS German Interest Group
Third Saturday of the month
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

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

Cross street Glenoaks
(818) 843-7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com 

[CA-SCGS] African American Interest Group Meeting, Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm, Online!

 

The African American Interest Group will meet online  on Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm.

New feature!!  Resolving Brick Wall Problems.

Now that the library has re-opened, several of our interest groups meeting will be held online or host a hybrid meeting, and by appointment. For more information, please 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] Nikkei Genealogical Society Meeting, Saturday, September 24, 2022, 1:00 to 3:00 pm.

 

The Nikkei Genealogy Society will meet at the SCGS Library on Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 1-3 pm.

The Nikkei Genealogical Society (aka NikkeiGen) is a group that provides opportunities to collaborate, research, and network with others interested in discovering their Japanese roots. 

Contact Melinda Crawford at info@nikkeigenealogicalsociety.org

Our Mission

The Nikkei Genealogical Society's mission is to promote, encourage, and share Nikkei genealogy through education, research, and networking. 

Location of meeting:

Southern California Genealogy Society, 

417 Irving Dr, Burbank, CA 91504; 

818-843-7247

www.scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] German Interest Group, Saturday, September 17, 2022, 1:00 to 3:00 pm Hybrid Meeting

          German Interest Group

Researching your family tree and finding new, exciting, and sometimes surprising family connections? The German Interest Group meets on the third Saturday of every month except December.

Join the SCGS German Interest Group at their next meeting to be held from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Saturday, September 17, 2022.

Topic: Jamboree 2022 recap:  presented by whomever attended

           Research using Social Media  presented by Annette Adams

Please note that the SCGS library is open on this day--just bring your laptop so you can attend the meeting and do your genealogy research before and after the meeting. We will have staff librarians who have German roots on duty to assist your every genealogy need. 

We meet at the SCGS Library and online at Virtual GIG meetings using GoToMeeting.

Use this link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/282290373
Phone:  (646) 749-3122
Access code: 282-290-373

1 hour on-line program

The goal of the SCGS German Interest Group is to provide a wide range of resources both inside and outside the SCGS Library to help trace German families. 

Questions? Contact us at germaninterest@scgsgenealogy.com

SCGS German Interest Group
Third Saturday of the month
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

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

Cross street Glenoaks
(818) 843-7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com 

[CA-SCGS] African American Interest Group Meeting, Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm, Online!

 

The African American Interest Group will meet online  on Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm.

New feature!!  Resolving Brick Wall Problems.

Now that the library has re-opened, several of our interest groups meeting will be held online or host a hybrid meeting, and by appointment. For more information, please 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] German Interest Group, Saturday, August 20, 2022: Cancelled: See You at the SCGS Genetic Genealogy Conference!!

                         German Interest Group

The SCGS German Interest Group will NOT meet on Saturday, August 20, 2022, as SCGS will be hosting its annual Genetic Genealogy Conference.

Researching your family tree and finding new, exciting, and sometimes surprising family connections? The German Interest Group meets on the third Saturday of every month except December.

The goal of the SCGS German Interest Group is to provide a wide range of resources both inside and outside the SCGS Library to help trace German families. 

Questions? Contact us at germaninterest@scgsgenealogy.com

SCGS German Interest Group
Third Saturday of the month
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

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

Cross street Glenoaks
(818) 843-7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com 

[CA-SCGS] African American Interest Group Meeting, Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm, Online!

 

The African American Interest Group will meet online  on Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm.

New feature!!  Resolving Brick Wall Problems.

Now that the library has re-opened, several of our interest groups meeting will be held online or host a hybrid meeting, and by appointment. For more information, please 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] GHSA Interest Group Meeting, Thursday, August 11, 2022, 11:00-12:00 pm

   

The GSHA Interest Group will not meet on Saturday, August 6, 2022, but will meet on August 11, 2022 from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon. 

Topic: “Library of Congress: Genealogy Research from Home, Highlighting California Materials”

A presentation showing how users can do genealogy and family research using Library of Congress materials, from their home computers. The presentation will also highlight some materials relevant to Californians. A list of links will be provided at meeting. The meeting cannot be recorded. 

PRESENTER: A J Aiséirithe (uh SHY ree) is a reference librarian at the Library of Congress. She holds a Ph.D. in American History. She joined the History and Genealogy Section of the Library in 2018.

A Zoom invitation will be sent to all GSHA-SC members. Make sure you have a free Zoom account. Non-members must RSVP by emailing gshasocal@gmail.com.

This organization is an affiliate of SCGS.For news visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/888200504860786

Due to Covid, Hispanic Tuesdays will not meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every month (except December) from 10-4 pm. Leonard Trujillo will be available for research assistance.

Email Leonard at lennytrujillo51@aol.com for more information on how to sign into the meeting. 

The mission of the Genealogical Society of Hispanic America-Southern California (GSHA) is to promote Hispanic genealogical and historical research, and to expand awareness and knowledge of Hispanic culture, historical contributions, and traditions. The GSHA-SC is a large and active group that meets at the SCGS Library four times a year, usually on the first Saturday in the months of February, May, August & December, from 10-4 pm. 

Meetings feature speakers and/or workshops, a break for a no host, family style lunch, and opportunities to network and research after lunch. Meetings are free and open to the public. Guests are always welcome and invited to join the group. 

Contact: Cathy Romero at cath.romero@sbcglobal.net

http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/affiliates/gsha.html 

Southern California Genealogy Society & Library

417 Irving Dr.

Burbank, CA 91504

Cross street: Glenoaks

scgs@scgsgenealogy.com
www.scgsgenealogy.com

818.843-7262

[CA-SCGS] Irish Interest Group Workshop, Sunday, July 31, 2022, 1-4 p.m. ONLINE ONLY

  

                       

 Researching your Irish roots? 

        Interested in Celtic history?

If the answer to either question is yes, then you won’t want to miss the next quarterly SCGS Irish Workshop on Sunday, July  31, 2022, 1-4 p.m. This will an ONLINE ONLY meeting. We will go to 4PM or until we run out of things to discuss. 

Topic: The July Irish Workshop will be a hybrid workshop - both online and in person for those who wish to attend a live workshop again. It will be on July 31^st from NOON till 3pm online, and noon till 4pm for those attending in person.

This workshop will focus on land records. The first that we will work on are the Northern Ireland records that are available FREE online. For those attending in person, I will bring copies of the records that I have, that you must get directly from the Valuation Office in Dublin, along with the records that I printed out from the Northern Ireland site. We will also look at other options such as: Tithes, Valuation Office Books 1823-1856, and Griffith’s Valuation. If we have time, we will look at various other sites dealing with land issues i.e., deeds, etc. As always, I hope to see many of you there.

                          GO TO MEETING for IRISH WORKSHOP Link:

 

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/170016421                             

 

To join our mail list, send a request to irishinterestgroup@scgsgenealogy.com  with the word JOIN in the subject heading.  That will get you signed up to receive future mailings between workshops.  Hope to see you then, Marge Golden Rossini.

There is no fee for participating and you do not need to be an SCGS member to attend. For more information click here. The library will be closed for general research.

Check out the SCGS Irish Online Research Sites page!

SCGS Irish Interest Group

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

5th Sunday of the Month

SCGS Family Research Library

417 Irving Drive

Burbank, California
www.scgsgenealogy.com
818.843.7247

[CA-SCGS] Nikkei Genealogical Society Meeting, Saturday, July 23, 2022, 1:00 to 3:00 pm.

 

The Nikkei Genealogy Society will meet at the SCGS Library on Saturday, July 23, 2022, from 1-3 pm.

The Nikkei Genealogical Society (aka NikkeiGen) is a group that provides opportunities to collaborate, research, and network with others interested in discovering their Japanese roots. 

Contact Melinda Crawford at info@nikkeigenealogicalsociety.org

Our Mission

The Nikkei Genealogical Society's mission is to promote, encourage, and share Nikkei genealogy through education, research, and networking. 

Location of meeting:

Southern California Genealogy Society, 

417 Irving Dr, Burbank, CA 91504; 

818-843-7247

www.scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] German Interest Group, Saturday, July 16, 2022, 1:00 to 3:00 pm Hybrid Meeting

            German Interest Group

Researching your family tree and finding new, exciting, and sometimes surprising family connections? The German Interest Group meets on the third Saturday of every month except December.

Join the SCGS German Interest Group at their next meeting to be held from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Saturday, July 16, 2022.

Topic: The Great Winter/Frost of 1709 in Europe presented by Walt Sturrock and Brick Wall "How did my ancestors get here?" presented by Kathy Tryon

Please note that the SCGS library is open on this day--just bring your laptop so you can attend the meeting and do your genealogy research before and after the meeting. We will have staff librarians who have German roots on duty to assist your every genealogy need. 

We meet at the SCGS library and online at Virtual GIG meetings using GoToMeeting.

Use this link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/282290373
Phone:  (646) 749-3122
Access code: 282-290-373

1 hour on-line program

The goal of the SCGS German Interest Group is to provide a wide range of resources both inside and outside the SCGS Library to help trace German families. 

Questions? Contact us at germaninterest@scgsgenealogy.com

SCGS German Interest Group
Third Saturday of the month
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

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

Cross street Glenoaks
(818) 843-7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com 

[CA-SCGS] African American Interest Group Meeting, Saturday, July 9, 2022 from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm, Online!

 

The African American Interest Group will meet online  on Saturday, July 9, 2022 from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm.

New feature!!  Resolving Brick Wall Problems.

Now that the library has re-opened, several of our interest groups meeting will be held online or host a hybrid meeting, and by appointment. For more information, please 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