We’re delighted to announce that a new CGS members-only newsletter, Jukebox Genealogy, will debut May 15th. This entertaining, interactive newsletter will feature a genealogical survey, a song, and stories of our fellow members’ successes, serendipities, and epiphanies! Be sure to look for CGS’s Jukebox Genealogy in your email soon.Coming soon: Jukebox Genealogy!We’re delighted to announce that a new CGS members-only newsletter, Jukebox Genealogy, will debut May 15th. This entertaining, interactive newsletter will feature a genealogical survey, a song, and stories of our fellow members’ successes, serendipities, and epiphanies! Be sure to look for CGS’s Jukebox Genealogy in your email soon.
(5/3/2024)
We’re delighted to announce that a new CGS members-only newsletter, Jukebox Genealogy, will debut May 15th. This entertaining, interactive newsletter will feature a genealogical survey, a song, and stories of our fellow members’ successes, serendipities, and epiphanies! Be sure to look for CGS’s Jukebox Genealogy in your email soon.Tips & Talk this Wednesday!
(4/29/2024)
Don’t forget about the two FREE presentations offered this Wednesday, May 1, at the Oakland FamilySearch Center. You can attend in person or via Zoom. Please preregister so we know you’re coming!
At 11 AM (Pacific): “Exploring Hawaiian Records for Genealogical Research” by Cindy Thomson. Cindy will discuss the records available for Hawaiian research and where to find them both online and in Hawaii. Born in Hawaii, Cindy makes frequent trips there and also enjoys assisting others to help advance their family history. She is a retired government economist who specializes in multi-ethnic immigration to Hawaii and early Korean immigration to the U.S., including the historical impact of government policies toward Asians. Her study of her own family history led to a vast project spanning years and encompassing 15 different ethnic groups in Hawaii.
At 6:30 PM (Pacific): “Using AmericanAncestors.org” by Matt Berry. The New England Historic Genealogical Society began with a focus on New England ancestors, but it has vastly expanded. The website contains extensive educational material and databases covering all fifty states and many countries. Matthew Blaine Berry, CG, is on the board of the California Genealogical Society and a trustee of the Board for Certification of Genealogists. His passions are genealogy and the Camino de Santiago.
To register for either class (and to learn about future talks), visit the “Tips & Talk” event page. At the top of the page, select the date and time of the presentation you’re interested in.
May at CGS!
(4/29/2024)
To register or for more information, click the link for any event. All times are Pacific Time.
Saturday, May 4, 10 AM – 12 noon: Intro to Genealogy (NEW! Now a hybrid class: in person at the CGS). One in a four-part series on the foundations of genealogical research, for beginners or those wanting to brush up on their skills. Today: “Genealogy Basics.” Overview includes discussion of the census, vital records, and organizing your work. Free. Please preregister.
Saturday, May 11, 10 – 11:30 AM: CGS Monthly Board Meeting Hybrid; held in person and via Zoom.
Saturday, May 11, 1 – 3 PM: California History and Genealogy Series. Part 1 of 2 (next class June 8). A joint presentation of CGS and Los Californianos, the series looks at Californios, soldiers and settlers in Alta California from 1769 to California statehood in 1850. Attendees will learn about resources and strategies available to research early California settlers. Today: Rose Marie Beebe and Robert M. Senkewicz, present “A Californio Family in Transition: Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo and Francisca Benicia Carrillo de Vallejo, 1846-1888.” Reception follows.
Weekly “Tips & Talk” at the Oakland FamilySearch Center. A wide variety of genealogists speak on their areas of expertise. Visit the link for more details. This month’s lineup:
Wednesday, May 1, 11:00 AM: “Exploring Hawaiian Records for Genealogical Research” with Cindy Thomson.
Wednesday, May 1, 6:30 PM: “Using American Ancestors.org” with Matt Berry.
Tuesday, May 7, 11:00 am: “How to Series: Using Linkpendium” with Denise Plaskett.
Wednesday, May 8, 6:30 pm: “Contacting Cousins: How? Why? (DNA, Photos, Family History and more)” with Jane Lindsey.
Wednesday, May 15, 11:00 am: “Expand Your Family Tree: Hands-on Help from OFSC Volunteers in the Computer Lab” with Jane Lindsey and others.
Wednesday, May 15, 6:30 PM: “Sharing Family History with Children” with Marisa Louie Lee.
Tuesday, May 21, 11:00 AM: “How to Series: Indexing and Other FamilySearch Projects” with Bruce Dearden.
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) for Members this month:
Wednesday, May 8, 6:30 PM: CGS Member Roundtable Contact Lisa Gorrell lgorrell@
Friday, May 17, 10:30 AM: Mayflower Descendants SIG. Contact Robert Trapp [email protected] (held in person at CGS Library).
Saturday, May 18 10 AM : San Francisco SIG. Contact Sandra Huber sfsig@
Saturday, May 18: Family Tree Maker SIG. This month, Karen Halfon discusses “Web Merging: How to Research from Within Family Tree Maker.” Hybrid class: in person at the library and via Zoom. Register at the link.
Monday, May 20, 7 PM: DNA Skills SIG (this month’s date changed due to Memorial Day). Contact Mark McLaren, greatscot@earthlink.
Wednesday, May 22, 6:30 – 8 PM: Roots Magic SIG. Register at the link. Via Zoom.
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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