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To register or for more information, click the link for any event. All times are Pacific Time.

Sat., July 27: “Mapping Ireland’s Records” with John Grenham. A virtual session with expert John Grenham. His website, Irish Ancestors (www.johngrenham.com), is known as a premier resource for searching Irish heritage. He will discuss the website, and provide a broad overview of the most relevant records for Irish research. Attendees can get a 33% discount on an Irish Ancestors subscription if they register by July 30. Admission: CGS members $10, nonmembers $20. For those who can’t make the live presentation, a video will be available to view in August.

Special Interest Groups for Members:
Wed., July 24, 6:30 PM: RootsMagic SIG. Keith Montgomery leads a discussion of helpful hints for users of this popular genealogy platform. Via Zoom.

And don’t forget — !

Event Recordings: Many of the CGS events presented by renowned genealogy speakers are recorded and available for free viewing by our members. These include Thomas MacEntee‘s class on photo organizing and preservation; the California History Series, focusing on life and times in Alta California; several tech talks, and more! Visit the website for access.

2024 Salt Lake City Research Trip: September 29-October 5. Spaces are still available for this trip led by Evan Wilson and Stewart Traiman. Includes a six-night stay at the Radisson Hotel, five days of uninterrupted research at the largest genealogical library in the world, pre-trip meeting and consultation, breakfast, and two group dinners.

Library hours: Thursday through Saturday, 10 AM – 2PM. For directions and access instructions, please see our website.

Helpful Links
Events: https://www.californiaancestors.org/events-and-education/
Special Interest Groups: https://www.californiaancestors.org/special-interest-groups-for-members/
Calendar: Google calendar

To register or for more information, click the link for any event. All times are Pacific Time.

Tips & Talk: CGS volunteers and others lead discussion groups throughout the month. Held in person at the Oakland FamilySearch Center. Free. All welcome! This week:

Tuesday, July 16, 11 AM: “Scotland” with Roger Prince.

Wednesday, July 17, 11 AM: “Portugal/Azores, Madeira” with Ralph Severson.

Wednesday, July 17, 1 PM: “French Canadian” with Jane Lindsay.

Saturday, July 20, 11 AM: “Digitizing” with Rudy Wolf.

Saturday, July 20, 1 PM: “DNA” with Eric Olson.

For the entire “Tips & Talk” summer schedule, click HERE.

Special Interest Groups for Members

Friday, July 19, 10:30 AM: Mayflower Descendants SIG. Led by Robert Trapp. Focus on Mayflower ancestry and how to join The Society of California Mayflower Descendants. Discussion of ongoing research.

Saturday, July 20, 10 AM: San Francisco SIG. Sandra Huber leads this group for those interested in finding San Francisco ancestors, with discussion of where to look for records both pre and post the 1906 earthquake. Held via Zoom.

Saturday, July 20, 1 PM: Family Tree Maker SIG. Presentation, discussion, and troubleshooting for users of the popular genealogy software. Led by Ron Madson and Karen Halfon. Hybrid (held in person and on Zoom).

Library hours: Thursday through Saturday, 10 AM – 2PM

Helpful Links
Events: https://www.californiaancestors.org/events-and-education/
Special Interest Groups: https://www.californiaancestors.org/special-interest-groups-for-members/
Calendar: Google calendar

Our new, interactive newsletter, Jukebox Genealogy, will be emailed to CGS members on Monday, July 15. This is a forum for and by our members–read their stories, and check out the fun genealogy-themed survey and song!