[CA--SCGS] The Winter 2022 Edition of the SCGS Searcher is Here!!

 The Searcher is Here!

See the online 2023 Winter Edition
 Vol. 60, #1, Connections

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] German Interest Group, Saturday, March 19, 2022, 1:00 to 3:00 pm Online

 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, March 19, 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 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] Free Book Scanning at the SCGS Library During RootsTech Conference, March 3-5, 2022, 10:00 to 3:00 pm

                            

Free Book Scanning at the SCGS Library!! 

March 3-5, 2022, 10:00 to 3:00 pm.

(Thursday through Saturday) 

During the RootsTech Conference Weekend.

See flier (on left) for the list of items you may bring to the SCGS Library--and the items must be more than 70 years old.

We will have trained scanners  during these three days to do the scanning for you. 

The length of time for each scanned item will depend on the size of the item scanned.

The scanning system process will send it automatically to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. 

You do not need to be a member of SCGS to enjoy this service...but feel free to join us! Individual memberships start at $35.00 a year. 

Southern California Genealogical Society and Family History Library

417 Irving Drive

Burbank, CA 91504

Cross Street: Glenoaks Blvd.

818-843-7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com

Email: scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

[CA--SCGS] Amazon.com wants to Smile for SCGS!

 Amazon.com wants to Smile for SCGS!

Do you shop at Amazon? 

If so, Amazon will donate to SCGS with every purchase!

All you have to do is to simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. 

On your first visit to AmazonSmile smile.amazon.com, select  Southern California Genealogy Society Inc (Burbank, CA) to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. 

Amazon will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation to SCGS. Amazon, through the AmazonSmile Foundation and the AmazonSmile program, will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases made to SCGS.  It really is that easy to support SCGS and it doesn't cost you anything.

SCGS is a  501(c)3 charitable organization and qualifies for this program. 

For more information about the Amazonsmile program, click here: Amazon Smile Information Page

Thank again for your continuing support for SCGS!!

The Southern California Genealogy Society and Library

SCGS Board of Directors

417 Irving Dr.

Burbank, CA 91504-2408

818-843-7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com

Email: scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

[CA--SCGS] Family Tree Maker Users Group Online Meeting, October 10, 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

www.scgsgenealogy.com

Email: scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

[CA--SCGS] Family Tree Maker Users Group Meeting, January 10, 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] RootsMagic Users Group, Sunday, December 20, 2020 CANCELLED

    RootsMagic Users Group

Next meeting: Sunday, December 20, 2020. This meeting is cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Please contact Jerry Domier censusjerry@gmail.com for further details.

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
               Jerry Domier censusjerry@gmail.com

Location:
Southern California Genealogical Society Library
417 Irving Drive
Burbank, California

Cross street: Glenoaks Blvd.
(818) 843-7247
www.scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] African American Interest Group Meeting, Saturday, December 12, 2020 CANCELLED

The African American Interest Group will not meet on Saturday, December 12, 2020.

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

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 Master Genealogist User Group Meeting Saturday, December 5, 2020 Cancelled

SCGS TMG User Group Meeting

Saturday, December 5, 2020

Cancelled for December

The Master Genealogist User Group (TMG-UG) meets monthly on the afternoon of the first Saturday of the month except for holiday weekends and scheduled SCGS events. Meetings are held at the SCGS Family Research Library in Burbank. The library is not open for research during the meeting.

TMG-UG meeting dates for 2020 are posted on the SCGS Computer Software User Groups web page and on the SCGS calendar.

Contact Patt Ricketts at pattskatts@gmail.com to reserve your seat.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.

Maximum capacity = 6 people.

Please direct any questions you may have about the meeting to Patt Ricketts. To add your name to our meeting reminder list contact Cheri.

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

818-843-7247
www.scgsgenealogy.com
scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] Italian Interest Group Meeting, Saturday, November 21 2020, CANCELLED

The SCGS Italian Interest Group meeting is cancelled for November. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/288343709

You can also dial in using your phone.

(For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.)

United States: +1 (571) 317-3112

- One-touch: tel:+15713173112,,288343709#

Access Code: 288-343-709

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/288343709

The SCGS Italian Interest Group meets six times per year and provides a forum for supporting genealogical research using both Italian and American records. The meetings have organized programs on specific topics, and also provide opportunities for networking and helping each other.   The group focuses primarily on sources, techniques, and methods of tracing Italian heritage, such as how to find and read Italian birth, marriage, and death records. We also learn about Italian history, which provides a context and background for our individual family histories. The group has something to offer everyone, from beginners to experts and the meetings are open to anyone interested in Italian genealogy.

For a complete list of the Italian Interest Group meeting dates, visit the SCGS Italian Interest Group Page on our website www.scgsgenealogy.com. 

To learn more about the Italian Interest Group, contact the group via e‐mail at
italianinterestgroup@scgsgenealogy.com

SCGS Italian Interest Group

10:00 am to 12:00 noon

Third Saturday of alternate months

SCGS Library

417 Irving Drive, Burbank

Cross street Glenoaks
www.scgsgenealogy.com
scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

[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 they 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!)

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 Dr

Burbank, CA 91504-2408

818-843-7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com

Email: scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] RootsMagic Users Group, Sunday, November 15, 2020, 2:00-4:00 pm

    RootsMagic Users Group

Next meeting: Sunday, November 15, 2020, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. 

The meeting is online only. 

Please contact Jerry Domier censusjerry@gmail.com for further details.

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
               Jerry Domier censusjerry@gmail.com

Location:
Southern California Genealogical Society Library
417 Irving Drive
Burbank, California

Cross street: Glenoaks Blvd.
(818) 843-7247
www.scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] Legacy Family Tree Users Group Meeting, Monday, November 9, 2020, 6:00 to 8:00 pm

SCGS Legacy Family Tree Users Group

Monday, November 9, 2020

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

SCGS Legacy Family Tree Users Group

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

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/826180461

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] The Master Genealogist User Group November Meeting is Cancelled

SCGS TMG User Group Meeting

November meeting cancelled.

The Master Genealogist User Group (TMG-UG) meets monthly on the afternoon of the first Saturday of the month except for holiday weekends and scheduled SCGS events. Normally, meetings are held at the SCGS Family Research Library in Burbank. The library is not open for research during the meeting.

TMG-UG meeting dates for 2020 are posted on the SCGS Computer Software User Groups web page and on the SCGS calendar.

Meetings are held online.

Contact Patt Ricketts at pattskatts@gmail.com to reserve your seat.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.


Maximum capacity = 6 people.

Please direct any questions you may have about the meeting to Patt Ricketts. To add your name to our meeting reminder list contact Cheri.

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

818-843-7247
www.scgsgenealogy.com
scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

[CA--SCGS] SCGS British Isles Interest Group Meets Sunday, October 25, 2020 from 1:30-3:30 pm ONLINE

 

SCGS British Isles Interest Group meets 

on the 4th Sunday of the month

 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm

Sunday, October 25, 2020

Online!!

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!

Topic: The Livery Guilds of London.

The Livery Guilds of London have a history that dates back to the medieval period and their influence can be seen even today. Online databases can help you search for that elusive ancestor across the pond!

Contact Debbie Davenport at 

britishisles@scgsgenealogy.com for more information.

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/464872341

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (224) 501-3412

Access Code: 464-872-341

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/464872341

                 

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

[CA-SCGS] RootsMagic Users Group, Sunday, October 18, 2020, 2:00-4:00 pm

    RootsMagic Users Group

Next meeting: Sunday, October 18, 2020, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.

The meeting is online only. 

Please contact Jerry Domier censusjerry@gmail.com for further details.

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
               Jerry Domier censusjerry@gmail.com

Location:
Southern California Genealogical Society Library
417 Irving Drive
Burbank, California

Cross street: Glenoaks Blvd.
(818) 843-7247
www.scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] German Interest Group, Saturday, October 17, 2020, 1:00 to 3:00 pm

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, October 17, 2020.

We meet online at Virtual GIG meetings using GoToMeeting

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
The library is temporarily closed to researchers.

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

Cross street Glenoaks
(818) 843-7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com 

[CA-SCGS] Legacy Family Tree Users Group Meeting, Monday, October 13, 2020, 6:00 to 8:00 pm

SCGS Legacy Family Tree Users Group

Monday, October 12, 2020

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

SCGS Legacy Family Tree Users Group

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

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/826180461

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

818.843.7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com

Email: scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] Writer's Group Meeting, Sunday, October 11, 2020, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

The SCGS Writer's Group will meet on Sunday, October 11, 2020 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

Meets: 2nd Sunday of each month.

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

1.) Family Professions

2.) Sestina Poem (see template and example below)

3.) Census Inspired Stories

4.) 1800s

5.) Pioneering Ancestors

6.) Civil War

7.) Gold Rush

8.) Use a Historical Newspaper Article

9.) The Life of Inanimate Object

10.) Biographical Sketch

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

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting
starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/117550997

 

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

scgs@scgsgenealogy.com