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We’ve got two stellar presentations coming up this week as part of the “Tips & Talk” series at the Oakland FamilySearch Library. And you can attend them either in person or via Zoom!
Wed., March 6, 11:00 AM – “Overview of Irish Records and Research” with Maureen Hanlon. Maureen’s class focuses on finding the homeland of your immigrant ancestor using Irish records of the 19th century. Maureen, is a CGS member and a volunteer at OFSC . She became interested in her Irish families after discovering her GG grandfather was from Cork not Northern Ireland. Maureen is generous with her time helping others find their Irish Heritage. She has created a Facebook page and a SIG group to help others with their Irish roots.
Wed., March 6, 6:30 PM – “On the Road Again: Tips for Planning On-site Research” by Pam Brett. A research trip to one’s ancestral home can be extremely rewarding, but also may present many challenges. Pam will share practical tips on how to plan an on-site research trip to achieve your research goals and to bring home a new understanding of the lives of your ancestors. Pam is a long time member of the California Genealogical Society . She has taught many classes at CGS and takes annual research trips to find unique information for her ancestors.
Sat., March 9, 10 AM-noon: CGS Monthly Board Meeting. Hybrid (in person and via Zoom). On the agenda: Focus 2025, 10 Million Names Project, Board Nominations, update on the Ancestry Digitization Project. Also: Grouper affiliation, shared calendar, Life Member report, and “CGS as a Digital Archiving Hub.”
And don’t forget: Recording available through March 24: How to Leave Your Genealogy: Don’t Let It Get Thrown Away! Lisa Gorrell’s presentation will discuss tasks you can do now so you will leave your genealogy in good shape for your heirs.
Library hours: Thursday and Friday 10 AM-2 PM and Saturday 10 AM-4 PM
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
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