Showing posts with label Family Research Library. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Family Research Library. Show all posts

07 April 2022

[CA-SCGS] Need Help With Your Research? The SCGS Research Team is Here to Help!!

 




Click here to place an order:  Click Here to Order      

  • You will be delivered to the Shopping Cart, where you will choose Hourly                     Research, then  Check- out.  You will then have an opportunity to "Add Comments About Your Order.
  • Provide the Full Name of Person, Location of Event & Details of the Information desired. Include your contact information. (email, telephone, address).

  • Specialties of Our Society: California & Los Angeles County Research
    In our own geographic area, we can offer clients information on the vital areas of birth, death and marriage, plus newspaper obituaries. We also have extensive records of people coming to the California Gold Rush, their names being on ship records, overland wagon train lists, and the newspapers of the day. SCGS also produced an 1852 census for the new State of California.

    United States Research
    Our collection has materials for almost every county in the United States. This makes our library, and its research team, well positioned to conduct studies on your ancestors as they migrated to and around this country.
    • Revolutionary War Ancestors - if your ancestor was born before 1765 there is a strong possibility that he served in the Revolutionary War.

    • American Colonial Wars - Thousands of Americans from Maine to South Carolina fought in the many Colonial Wars from the Pequot War in 1637 to the French & Indian Wars ending in 1762.

    • Massachusetts Town Records – Vital Records listing births, marriages & deaths have been compiled for most of the towns of Massachusetts up to 1850.  SCGS has over 200 of these town records.

    • California Gold Rush - Our records include the names of peoples coming overland and by ship; many names were recorded in the newspapers of the day.  In addition to the 1850 and 1860 U.S. Censuses, we have the California Census for 1852.

    • Los Angeles County Records searches – births, marriages, deaths in Los Angeles County and California; newspaper obituaries.  

    • Personalized research - we are prepared to help you knock down those block walls.  Tell us about your research puzzles and we will attempt to help you solve them.
    Cornish Records Search
    SCGS has one of the great collections of Cornish ancestry records, many of which go back to the 1500s. These records include the celebrated Ross Collection of births, marriages, deaths and other official records of Government and Church in Cornwall. A search can also be made of the Cornish miners of California and Michigan and other areas where Cornish people were involved.


    French-Canadian Research
    We are the home of the French-Canadian Heritage Society of California and one of the largest collections of French-Canadian resources in the USA. Our researchers will search the Blue and Red Drouin, Jette, Tanguay, PRDH, and the marriage records of the 1000 parishes, and the many other FC resources we have to help you document your ancestry.



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

    05 April 2022

    [CA-SCGS] BOOK SALE!!! At the Southern California Genealogy Society Library on Saturday, June 4, 2022


    Book Sale at the SCGS Library
    Saturday, June 4th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.

    Join the fun.  We have genealogy books arranged by state, foreign books, how-to books, family history books and a variety of other types of books.  All census books are FREE.  With any purchase you receive a free book bag.  


    Southern California Genealogy Society and Family History Library
    417 Irving Dr. (cross street: Glenoaks Blvd.)
    Burbank, CA 91504-2408
    818-842-7247

    03 November 2021

    [CA--SCGS] Be An Inspiration for Education, Preservation, and Genealogy Research--Donate to the Century Club Today!

     


    Dear SCGS Members and Family History Friends,

    Your contributions matter!

    Isn’t it great to be able to attend interest group meetings online, research our subscription databases remotely, and find more of our books available remotely through our catalog? Covid-19 has forced many changes upon all of us and is driving many improvements for our members who do not live close to the library. Thanks to your generous donations, we have been able to implement these many changes to our services.

    Our donation campaign for 2022 starts November 1.  As you may be aware, it is possible that the library will be moving to a new location before our lease is up in November 2022. It will take a lot of extra cash to pay for moving fees and building out the new location to meet our needs. Any donation you can make to the general fund at this time will make the process that much easier. If you live too far away to visit, you can order Research Assistance through www.scgsgenealogy.com/research/research-team.html.

    All research is handled through emails and payment is through the shopping cart.

    THREE WAYS TO GIVE:

    1)      Online at https://next.SCGSgenealogy.com/donate/ to pay by Credit Card, PayPal or print and mail

    2)      SCGS Facebook page (www.facebook.com/scgsgenealogy/): Click the Donate button to pay via PayPal

    3)            3)   By Mail:  Send your check to: SCGS, 417 Irving Drive, Burbank, CA 91504

     

    For more information on learning from home with Lunch and Learn and SCGS Interest Groups, or to hire help from our Research Team, email scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

    On behalf of the SCGS Board and all our volunteers, please continue to stay safe.

    And, for your support and consideration, we say “Thank You”!


    Alice M. Fairhurst, President

     

    SCGS Century Club

    Education, Preservation, Genealogical Inspiration©

    The Southern California Genealogical Society is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization. Your contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.


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

    21 October 2021

    [CA-SCGS] Beginning Genealogy Class, Saturday, November 13, 2021, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the SCGS Library

      Do You Want to 

    Trace Your Family Tree?


    SCGS Beginner’s Class – First Steps

    Saturday, November 13, 2021
        9:00 am to 12:00 pm
      
    An introduction to the basics including
    setting goals, keeping organized, identifying resources,
    using Federal and state census records 
    & introduction to Ancestry.com and My Heritage

    This personalized condensed class is FREE to SCGS members 
    and just $10 for non-members. Limited to 14 participants.
    Sign up by emailing:  beginner@scgsgenealogy.com



    Southern California Genealogy Society & Library
    417 Irving Dr.
    Burbank, CA 91504-2408
    818.843.7247
    www.scgsgenealogy.com
    scgs@scgsgenealogy.com


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    11 July 2020

    [CA-SCGS] British Isles Interest Group Meets at FHL--Cancelled.



    SCGS British Isles Interest Group meets 
    on the 4th Sunday of the month from 1:00 – 5:00 pm.

    Due to the Covid-19, this meeting is cancelled.

    The BIFHS- USA Interest Group promotes and encourages interest in family history, particularly relating to ancestry in England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man. We educate and encourage others in British Isles family history through research assistance, a variety of resources and a community in order to facilitate the acquisition and exchange of family history research information.

    Everyone with an interest is welcome to participate!


    We alternate meetings at the Southern California Genealogical Society Library in Burbank (SCGS) and the Family History Library at 1591 E. Temple Way, Los Angeles, CA 90024 (FHL).

    Contact Barb Randall at barbmran@aol.com.

    SCGS Library
    417 Irving Drive
    Burbank, CA 91504-2408
    818.843.7247
    www.scgsgenealogy.com
    email: scgs@scgsgenealogy.com


    22 June 2020

    [CA-SCGS] SCGS Library Reopens Tuesday, July 7, 2020 With New Library Hours






    We hope to reopen the library on Tuesday, July 7, 2020
     provided it is permissible by the Los Angeles County Public Health regulations.  


    To prepare the library for this event, we have done the following:
    1) limited the number of seats at the research tables to 12.

    2) re-positioned the patron computers for more distance.

    3) changed the location of the sign-in sheet. See photos below.

    4) modified our library hours: open at 10:00 and close at 3:00 pm
         Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, first & second Sundays, third & fourth Saturdays.
         We will remain closed every Monday and Friday, 3rd & 4th Sundays, and 1st & 2nd             Saturdays.

    In addition, cleaning procedures for the library premises and computer stations are being implemented.  


    SCGS Library Procedures during Covid-19 for Patrons
    Here's what you must do to maintain a Covid-19 safe library:

    ·           Patrons must wear masks to enter the library, then have their temperature taken.

    ·          Maintain social distancing.

    ·         When signing in, be sure to include phone number.

    ·         Wash hands with soap and water before handling books or computers.

    ·         If using computer, notify librarian when done so computer area can be cleaned.

    ·         Handle only books that you wish to review; do not re-shelf books.

    ·        When book review is completed, leave books/pamphlets on table where you have been working.  

    All books/pamphlets must be quarantined for 4 days before being returned to shelves.    

    Librarians will handle the quarantine of materials.

    Thank you for helping to maintain a Covid-19-safe library.

    New location for the sign-in sheet.

    Fewer seats available for social distancing.


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

    14 June 2020

    [CA-SCGS] British Isles Interest Group--Sunday, June 28, 2020, CANCELLED





    SCGS British Isles Interest Group meets 
    on the 4th Sunday of the month from 1:00 – 5:00 pm.

    Due to the coronavirus, this meeting is cancelled.
    We apologize for any inconvenience.

    The BIFHS- USA Interest Group promotes and encourages interest in family history, particularly relating to ancestry in England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man. We educate and encourage others in British Isles family history through research assistance, a variety of resources and a community in order to facilitate the acquisition and exchange of family history research information.

    Everyone with an interest is welcome to participate!


    We alternate meetings at the Southern California Genealogical Society Library in Burbank (SCGS) and the Family History Library at 1591 E. Temple Way, Los Angeles, CA 90024 (FHL).

    Contact Barb Randall at barbmran@aol.com.

    SCGS Library
    417 Irving Drive
    Burbank, CA 91504-2408
    818.843.7247
    www.scgsgenealogy.com
    email: scgs@scgsgenealogy.com


    10 May 2020

    [CA-SCGS] CANCELLED British Isles Interest Group Meets at FHL




    SCGS British Isles Interest Group meets 
    on the 4th Sunday of the month from 1:00 – 5:00 pm.

    This month we ARE CANCELLED TO DUE THE CORONAVIRUS.
    We apologize for any inconvience.

    The BIFHS- USA Interest Group promotes and encourages interest in family history, particularly relating to ancestry in England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man. We educate and encourage others in British Isles family history through research assistance, a variety of resources and a community in order to facilitate the acquisition and exchange of family history research information.

    Everyone with an interest is welcome to participate!


    We alternate meetings at the Southern California Genealogical Society Library in Burbank (SCGS) and the Family History Library at 1591 E. Temple Way, Los Angeles, CA 90024 (FHL).

    Contact Barb Randall at barbmran@aol.com.

    SCGS Library
    417 Irving Drive
    Burbank, CA 91504-2408
    818.843.7247
    www.scgsgenealogy.com
    email: scgs@scgsgenealogy.com


    17 April 2020

    [CA-SCGS] The Spring (and Winter) 2020 Editions of the Searcher is Here!!



    The Searcher is Here!

    See the online 2020 Spring Edition
     Vol. 57, # 2, Creating New Homes
    and in case you missed it: Vol 57#1, Love of Ancestors!

















    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


    14 April 2020

    [CA--SCGS] SCGS Library Research Available!


    The Southern California Genealogical Society Research Teams are highly qualified volunteers who will conduct specialized research for you.





    Our resources include our library’s extensive collection of over 40,000 books, thousands of microforms and CDs, and a host of up-to-date electronic resources. 
    Cost for non-member is $20/hr and cost for members is $18/hour (members receive a 10% discount on the hourly rate).




    Click here to place an order:  Click Here to Order      

  • You will be delivered to the Shopping Cart, where you will choose Hourly             Research, then Check-out.  You will then have an opportunity to "Add                 Comments About Your Order".
  • Provide the Full Name of Person, Location of Event & Details of the               Information desired. INCLUDE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION (email,         telephone, address).

  • Specialties of Our Society: California & Los Angeles County Research
    In our own geographic area, we can offer clients information on the vital areas of birth, death and marriage, plus newspaper obituaries. We also have extensive records of people coming to the California Gold Rush, their names being on ship records, overland wagon train lists, and the newspapers of the day. SCGS also produced an 1852 census for the new State of California.

    United States Research
    Our collection has materials for almost every county in the United States. This makes our library, and its research team, well positioned to conduct studies on your ancestors as they migrated to and around this country.
    • Revolutionary War Ancestors - if your ancestor was born before 1765 there is a strong possibility that he served in the Revolutionary War.

    • American Colonial Wars - Thousands of Americans from Maine to South Carolina fought in the many Colonial Wars from the Pequot War in 1637 to the French & Indian Wars ending in 1762.

    • Massachusetts Town Records – Vital Records listing births, marriages & deaths have been compiled for most of the towns of Massachusetts up to 1850.  SCGS has over 200 of these town records.

    • California Gold Rush - Our records include the names of peoples coming overland and by ship; many names were recorded in the newspapers of the day.  In addition to the 1850 and 1860 U.S. Censuses, we have the California Census for 1852.

    • Los Angeles County Records searches – births, marriages, deaths in Los Angeles County and California; newspaper obituaries.  

    • Personalized research - we are prepared to help you knock down those block walls.  Tell us about your research puzzles and we will attempt to help you solve them.
    Cornish Records Search
    SCGS has one of the great collections of Cornish ancestry records, many of which go back to the 1500s. These records include the celebrated Ross Collection of births, marriages, deaths and other official records of Government and Church in Cornwall. A search can also be made of the Cornish miners of California and Michigan and other areas where Cornish people were involved.


    French-Canadian Research
    We are the home of the French-Canadian Heritage Society of California and one of the largest collections of French-Canadian resources in the USA. Our researchers will search the Blue and Red Drouin, Jette, Tanguay, PRDH, and the marriage records of the 1000 parishes, and the many other FC resources we have to help you document your ancestry.



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

    12 April 2020

    [CA-SCGS] CANCELLED: British Isles Interest Group Meets at SCGS--Sunday, April 26, 2020, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm






    Due to the Coronavirus concerns, this meeting is cancelled.   

    The BIFHS- USA Interest Group promotes and encourages interest in family history, particularly relating to ancestry in England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man. We educate and encourage others in British Isles family history through research assistance, a variety of resources and a community in order to facilitate the acquisition and exchange of family history research information.

    Everyone with an interest is welcome to participate!


    We alternate meetings at the Southern California Genealogical Society Library in Burbank (SCGS) and the Family History Library at 1591 E. Temple Way, Los Angeles, CA 90024 (FHL).

    Contact Barb Randall at barbmran@aol.com.

    SCGS Library
    417 Irving Drive
    Burbank, CA 91504-2408
    818.843.7247
    www.scgsgenealogy.com
    email: scgs@scgsgenealogy.com


    11 March 2020

    [CA-SCGS] CANCELLED:British Isles Interest Group Meets at FHL--Sunday, March 22, 2020, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm







    SCGS British Isles Interest Group meets 
    on the 4th Sunday of the month from 1:00 – 5:00 pm.

    This month we meet at the Family History Library
    in Santa Monica.

    The BIFHS- USA Interest Group promotes and encourages interest in family history, particularly relating to ancestry in England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man. We educate and encourage others in British Isles family history through research assistance, a variety of resources and a community in order to facilitate the acquisition and exchange of family history research information.

    Everyone with an interest is welcome to participate!


    We alternate meetings at the Southern California Genealogical Society Library in Burbank (SCGS) and the Family History Library at 1591 E. Temple Way, Los Angeles, CA 90024 (FHL).

    Contact Barb Randall at barbmran@aol.com.

    SCGS Library
    417 Irving Drive
    Burbank, CA 91504-2408
    818.843.7247
    www.scgsgenealogy.com
    email: scgs@scgsgenealogy.com


    07 February 2020

    [CA-SCGS] British Isles Interest Group Meets at SCGS--Sunday, February 23, 2020, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm





    SCGS British Isles Interest Group meets 
    on the 4th Sunday of the month from 1:00 – 5:00 pm.


    This month we meet at the SCGS Library.

    The BIFHS- USA Interest Group promotes and encourages interest in family history, particularly relating to ancestry in England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man. We educate and encourage others in British Isles family history through research assistance, a variety of resources and a community in order to facilitate the acquisition and exchange of family history research information.

    Everyone with an interest is welcome to participate!


    We alternate meetings at the Southern California Genealogical Society Library in Burbank (SCGS) and the Family History Library at 1591 E. Temple Way, Los Angeles, CA 90024 (FHL).

    Contact Barb Randall at barbmran@aol.com.

    SCGS Library
    417 Irving Drive
    Burbank, CA 91504-2408
    818.843.7247
    www.scgsgenealogy.com
    email: scgs@scgsgenealogy.com


    23 November 2019

    [CA--SCGS] #GivingTuesday: A Global Day of Giving. Support the Southern California Genealogy Society and Library

     #GivingTuesday

    A Global Day of Giving





    Please support the
    Southern California
     Genealogical Society.

    The Southern California Genealogical Society, Inc. (SCGS) is seeking your help to ensure the continued success and financial health of our Society. We at SCGS are extremely grateful for the loyal support of you, our members and friends who contribute volunteer time, talent, and donations that provide educational and research opportunities to thousands of family historians and genealogists.

    Why donate to SCGS?

    Your generous donation will help ensure that SCGS is able to continue its mission of education, preservation, and genealogical inspiration. Donations support the maintenance of the SCGS Family Research Library and the online databases provided both in-Library and at home, and ensure educational programs and opportunities year-round. 

    How do I donate?

    It's easy! Click the DONATE PLEASE button to go to the Century Club Donation Page:


    SCGS is designated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and your donation is tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

    With our profound gratitude for your continued support,

    The Board of Directors
    Southern California Genealogical Society, Inc.
    417 Irving Drive
    Burbank, CA 91504-2408
    scgs@scgsgenealogy.com
    818.843.7247

    22 November 2019

    [CA--SCGS] Be An Inspiration for Education, Preservation, and Genealogy Research--Donate to the Century Club Today!


    Southern California Genealogical Society
    Education, Preservation, Genealogical Inspiration

    For nearly 60 years, the Southern California Genealogical Society (SCGS) has served the genealogical community through educational programs, events and through the SCGS Family Research Library in Burbank, California.



    During this time, we have watched countless family historians, genealogists, researchers, and library patrons discover the joys and wonder of genealogy. SCGS volunteers have both rejoiced and commiserated with those they have assisted. Family members have been discovered, families have reunited, and bonds have been forged.



    Through it all, YOU have been our inspiration. Your drive to find more has driven us to seek new ways to provide unique educational opportunities to help you reach your family research goals.


    Whether it's our two annual conferences in June- the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree and Genetic Genealogy Day - or live-streaming, webinars, seminars, interest groups, research assistance and arranging access to commercial database products from home for our members, we continue to look for ways to innovate and take advantage of the newest technologies. 



    You are our inspiration - but we need your support to survive and continue



    In order to meet our mission and provide the programs and services that will help you reach your family research goals, SCGS needs your help during the annual Century Club fundraising drive.


    Become an active partner in SCGS's quest to help preserve the educational opportunities and services that continuously inspire family history discoveries.


    Donate today by pushing this button or going to: https://next.scgsgenealogy.com/donate/ and support SCGS. 



    SCGS Board of Directors
    Southern California Genealogy Society
    417 Irving Dr.
    Burbank, CA 91504-2408
    818.843.7247
    www.scgsgenealogy.com

    10 November 2019

    [CA-SCGS] British Isles Family History Society Interest Group Meets at FHL--Sunday, November 24, 2019, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm





    SCGS British Isles Family History Society- USA Interest Group meets on the 4th Sunday of the month from 1:00 – 5:00 pm.

    This month we meet at the Family History Library
    in Santa Monica.

    The BIFHS- USA Interest Group promotes and encourages interest in family history, particularly relating to ancestry in England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man. We educate and encourage others in British Isles family history through research assistance, a variety of resources and a community in order to facilitate the acquisition and exchange of family history research information.

    Everyone with an interest is welcome to participate!


    We alternate meetings at the Southern California Genealogical Society Library in Burbank (SCGS) and the Family History Library at 1591 E. Temple Way, Los Angeles, CA 90024 (FHL).

    Contact Barb Randall at barbmran@aol.com.

    SCGS Library
    417 Irving Drive
    Burbank, CA 91504-2408
    818.843.7247
    www.scgsgenealogy.com
    email: scgs@scgsgenealogy.com


    08 September 2019

    [CA-SCGS] British Isles Family History Society Interest Group Meeting--Sunday, September 22, 2019, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm





    SCGS British Isles Family History Society- USA Interest Group meets on the 4th Sunday of the month from 1:00 – 5:00 pm.

    This month we meet at the Family History Library 
    in Santa Monica

    The BIFHS- USA Interest Group promotes and encourages interest in family history, particularly relating to ancestry in England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man. We educate and encourage others in British Isles family history through research assistance, a variety of resources and a community in order to facilitate the acquisition and exchange of family history research information.

    Everyone with an interest is welcome to participate!


    We alternate meetings at the Southern California Genealogical Society Library in Burbank (SCGS) and the Family History Library at 1591 E. Temple Way, Los Angeles, CA 90024 (FHL).

    Contact Barb Randall at barbmran@aol.com.

    SCGS Library
    417 Irving Drive
    Burbank, CA 91504-2408
    818.843.7247
    www.scgsgenealogy.com
    email: scgs@scgsgenealogy.com


    03 July 2019

    [CA-SCGS] The Southern California Genealogy Society Wishes You a Happy Fourth of July

    Happy Independence Day

    from the
    Southern California Genealogy
     Society & Library

    The Library will be closed to researchers on
    Thursday, July 4, 2019.

     The Library will be open Wednesday, July 3rd 
    from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm 
    and will reopen on 
    Friday, July 5, 2019 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
    Southern California Genealogy Society and Library
    417 Irving Dr.
    Burbank, CA 91504
    818.843.7247