The Sacramento FamilySearch Library announced that Glenda Gardner Lloyd, charter member, past president and current Parliamentarian for Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society, will teach a series of four beginning Genealogy classes at the Library.
REGISTER TODAY! CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 12. Contact the Sacramento FamilySearch Library at (916) 487-2090
Class 1: February 5, 2013, 10-11am - How to get started - charts that include ancestor charts and family group sheets. These serve as the road map for your genealogical journey. You'll learn how to record the information and keep track of where you have searched as well as how to document your sources.
Class 2: February 12, 2013, 10-11am - Vital records include birth, marriage, death and divorce. These records form the foundation of your research. You'll learn different sources for locating this information.
Class 3: February 19, 2013, 10-11am - Census records are the backbone of American genealogy. They give you a snapshot of the family every 10 years. These records place the family in a location for searching other records.
Class 4: February 26, 2013, 10-11am - Getting organized is the dream of every genealogist. This is an organizational system that allows you to locate any record within 2 minutes.
Source: email from the Sacramento FamilySearch Library
Posted by Denise H. Richmond
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Saturday, January 19, 2013
Sunday, January 13, 2013
January 2013 Classes at the Sacramento FamilySearch Library
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JANUARY 16
Noon - RootsMagic Users Group - Linda Lucky
Join us at our RootsMagic Users Group meeting held the 3rd Wednesday of each month 12:00-1:15pm. Meetings will include: Webinars, Group Discussions, and Demonstrations.
2pm - What's New at FamilySearch.org- Linda Lucky
The NEW and IMPROVED FamilySearch site lets you search and view nearly 1 billion digitized historical records for free, with billions more still to come. The new site also integrates resources from the old one, allowing you to tap previously separate databases all at once.
7pm - HELP! I'm one step away from being featured on that TV Show HOARDERS - Kim Parker
How to tackle the genealogy monster and get organized once and for all.
JANUARY 23
Noon - Reunion for Mac Special Interest Group -Ron Setzer
We meet the 4th Wednesday of each month. Everyone is welcome. We will brainstorm solutions to users' problems and questions. One of the main issues to be discussed will be beginner's questions and the Reunion 10 update.
2pm - County Histories - Glenda Lloyd
County Histories may give you the background on a particular community from a historical perspective. Many include biographical sketches,
7pm - Family Tree Webinar - This is a special live broadcast from Salt Lake City.
JANUARY 30
2pm - Scandinavian Research - Mel Stephensen
A brief outline of the geography and history of Scandinavia. Purposes of Scandinavian genealogical records and their accessibility. Role of the State Church in creating these records. Some customs in the use of names. A study of the languages and handwriting of these records. A survey of the parish, census, probate and civil records. An introduction to the Scandinavian records found online. Class ends with a practice trial of reading some parish registers from all three countries.
7pm - Finding Your Genealogy Books Online - Alton Sissell
Class will address GenealogyBookLinks.com plus Google Books and the out of print websites.
posted by Denise H. Richmond
Friday, December 28, 2012
2013, a Genealogy Learning Extravaganza!
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Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society: programs, workshops and seminar. First up, Thursday, January 10th, learn about using Wikis for your genealogy, a webinar presentation via CD by Thomas MacEntee with handouts.
January 2013 Genealogy Programs at the Sacramento Central Library:
- Jan 6 - Obituaries and Cemetery Records, with Glenda Gardner Lloyd
- Jan 13 - American Migration Trails: Western United States, with Melinda Kashuba
- Jan 27 - How the Genealogist can Remember Everything with Evernote, with Lisa Louise Cooke
- Feb 24 - Genealogy - Beginning Your Family History Research, with Kim von Aspern-Parker
Illinois State Genealogical Society 2013 Webinar series: live webinars are free to nonmembers
2013 Legacy Family Tree Webinar Schedule: free webinars that benefit everyone whether or not you use this family tree software. The Root Cellar workshop is scheduled on some of the webinar dates. No problem, go to the workshop and listen to the archived webinars which are available free for about 10 days.
I encourage you to roam around the individual websites provided above because other content could be very useful in your genealogical research. However, if you want even more than what's listed above, go to GeneaWebinars.com, a centralized calendar for webinars.
Happy New Year!
Happy Learning!
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Free Genealogy Program at the Sacramento Central Library
You are invited to attend the following free genealogy program at the Sacramento Central Library, at 828 I Street in Sacramento, this Saturday:
Saturday, October 6th, 1:00 - 2:30 pm, in the West Meeting Room:
Beginning Genealogy: How to Trace Your Family History
Speaker: Karen Burney
Description: This class will teach you the steps for tracing your ancestry. Learn what records and resources are available, as well as how and where to find your family's information. Karen will also give tips for organizing your research.
About the Speaker
Karen Burney has spent over 20 years researching her family history. She is a member of the National Genealogical Society (NGS) and the Founder of the African American Genealogy Group known as The Roots Exchange and Education Society (TREES). She has researched many areas of genealogy but her primary areas of interest are the Civil War and the Antebellum South. As an instructor, she has taught classes on a variety of topics, including Beginning Genealogy, Texas and Louisiana Research, Digital Scrapbooking, Oral History, Slave Research and Using Genealogy to Plan your Family Reunion.
Parking: On Saturdays, the only free parking close to Central Library is in the Sacramento County Jury Parking lot, which is an open lot between 8th and 9th and F and G Streets.
If you'd like to register for this class, or need more information, please contact Beth Daugherty, Genealogy Services Librarian, at bdaugherty@saclibrary.org.
Submitted by Beth Daugherty
Posted by Denise H. Richmond
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
The WPA: Sources for Your Genealogy presented by Gena Philibert-Ortega
Here's another opportunity to attend a presentation by Gena Philibert Ortega during the coming week!
You are invited to attend this free genealogy program at the Sacramento Central Library, at 828 I Street in Sacramento, this coming Sunday:
The WPA: Sources for Your Genealogy
Speaker: Gena Philibert Ortega
Sunday, September 23, 2012
1:30 - 3:00 pm, in the West Meeting Room, Central Library
Program Description:
As part of the Historical Records Survey, staff of the Works Progress Administration created indexes of historical records across the United States. Between 1936 and 1943, unemployed teachers, writers, librarians, archivists and clerks earned on average $73 a month with HRS. They visited courthouses, archives, historical societies and libraries to analyze and compile inventories of state and county records, manuscript collections, newspapers and church archives. They got dirty in cemeteries, talked to older citizens and met with archivists and librarians. Their mission? To conduct a national records survey consisting of guides to every state's manuscript collections and various federal records, plus a coast-to-coast master index of the collections. The project was never completed, and only about 2,000 of the inventories were even published. But much of the work - both published and unpublished - is preserved in a variety of local, state and federal repositories. Learn more about these records and how they can help you with your research by attending this presentation.
About the Speaker
Gena Philibert Ortega holds a Master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Psychology and Women's Studies) and a Master's degree in Religion. Presenting on various subjects involving genealogy, Gena has spoken to groups throughout California and in Utah as well as virtually to audiences in the United States and Europe. Gena is the author of over 100 articles published in genealogy newsletters and magazines. Her writings can also be found on her blogs, Gena's Genealogy and Food.Family.Ephemera. She is also the author of the books, "Putting the Pieces Together" and the "Cemeteries of the Eastern Sierra" (Arcadia Publishing, 2007). Gena serves as Vice-President for the Southern California Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists.
Registration for this event is preferred, but if you're not able to register - please come anyway! You can register by sending an e-mail message to bdaugherty@saclibrary.org<mailto:bdaugherty@saclibrary.org>, by calling the library at 916-264-2920 - or by going to the library's website (www.saclibrary.org<http://www.saclibrary.org>) and clicking on the "Events" link.
Street parking near Central Library is free on Sundays.
Hope to see you there!
Submitted by Beth Daugherty
Genealogy Services Librarian
Sacramento Public Library - Central
Ph: (916) 264-2979
bdaugherty@saclibrary.org
posted by Denise H. Richmond
You are invited to attend this free genealogy program at the Sacramento Central Library, at 828 I Street in Sacramento, this coming Sunday:
The WPA: Sources for Your Genealogy
Speaker: Gena Philibert Ortega
Sunday, September 23, 2012
1:30 - 3:00 pm, in the West Meeting Room, Central Library
Program Description:
As part of the Historical Records Survey, staff of the Works Progress Administration created indexes of historical records across the United States. Between 1936 and 1943, unemployed teachers, writers, librarians, archivists and clerks earned on average $73 a month with HRS. They visited courthouses, archives, historical societies and libraries to analyze and compile inventories of state and county records, manuscript collections, newspapers and church archives. They got dirty in cemeteries, talked to older citizens and met with archivists and librarians. Their mission? To conduct a national records survey consisting of guides to every state's manuscript collections and various federal records, plus a coast-to-coast master index of the collections. The project was never completed, and only about 2,000 of the inventories were even published. But much of the work - both published and unpublished - is preserved in a variety of local, state and federal repositories. Learn more about these records and how they can help you with your research by attending this presentation.
About the Speaker
Gena Philibert Ortega holds a Master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Psychology and Women's Studies) and a Master's degree in Religion. Presenting on various subjects involving genealogy, Gena has spoken to groups throughout California and in Utah as well as virtually to audiences in the United States and Europe. Gena is the author of over 100 articles published in genealogy newsletters and magazines. Her writings can also be found on her blogs, Gena's Genealogy and Food.Family.Ephemera. She is also the author of the books, "Putting the Pieces Together" and the "Cemeteries of the Eastern Sierra" (Arcadia Publishing, 2007). Gena serves as Vice-President for the Southern California Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists.
Registration for this event is preferred, but if you're not able to register - please come anyway! You can register by sending an e-mail message to bdaugherty@saclibrary.org<mailto:bdaugherty@saclibrary.org>, by calling the library at 916-264-2920 - or by going to the library's website (www.saclibrary.org<http://www.saclibrary.org>) and clicking on the "Events" link.
Street parking near Central Library is free on Sundays.
Hope to see you there!
Submitted by Beth Daugherty
Genealogy Services Librarian
Sacramento Public Library - Central
Ph: (916) 264-2979
bdaugherty@saclibrary.org
posted by Denise H. Richmond
Davis Genealogy Club Program: Remember the Ladies: Researching Female
The Davis Genealogy Club is proud to host well-known genealogist, author, blogger, and speaker from Southern California, Gena Philibert- Ortega to discuss, "Remember the Ladies: Researching Female Ancestors", on Monday, Sept. 24th. The meeting starts at 1 p.m. at the Davis Senior Center, 646 A Street in Davis. All are welcome. For more, visit: www.davisgenealogy.org.
About the Program
Tracing the women in a family tree can be a challenge, since historically, most women didn't leave the same type of paper trail that men typically did. This presentation covers several little-known methods for seeking these elusive ancestors. Understanding a woman’s community and her historical era become important tools in the search for documents. Sources to be explored in this lecture go beyond sparse government papers, and into the realm of libraries, archives, manuscript collections and some female-specific resources.
About the Speaker
Gena Philibert-Ortega holds a Master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Master's degree in Religion. She has spoken to groups throughout the U.S. and to virtual audiences worldwide. The author of hundreds of articles in genealogy magazines, newsletters, and her own blogs, Philibert-Ortega has also written several books including the recently published, "From the Family Kitchen: Discover Your Food Heritage and Preserve Family Recipes". Philibert-Ortega has written and taught several courses for the National Institute for Genealogical Studies; she currently serves as vice-president of the Southern California Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists and as a director of the California State Genealogical Alliance. Gena's current research interests include social history, community cookbooks, signature quilts, and researching women's lives, and she specializes in the nineteenth century and the Civil War.
Submitted by Lisa Henderson
Posted by Denise H. Richmond
About the Program
Tracing the women in a family tree can be a challenge, since historically, most women didn't leave the same type of paper trail that men typically did. This presentation covers several little-known methods for seeking these elusive ancestors. Understanding a woman’s community and her historical era become important tools in the search for documents. Sources to be explored in this lecture go beyond sparse government papers, and into the realm of libraries, archives, manuscript collections and some female-specific resources.
About the Speaker
Gena Philibert-Ortega holds a Master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Master's degree in Religion. She has spoken to groups throughout the U.S. and to virtual audiences worldwide. The author of hundreds of articles in genealogy magazines, newsletters, and her own blogs, Philibert-Ortega has also written several books including the recently published, "From the Family Kitchen: Discover Your Food Heritage and Preserve Family Recipes". Philibert-Ortega has written and taught several courses for the National Institute for Genealogical Studies; she currently serves as vice-president of the Southern California Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists and as a director of the California State Genealogical Alliance. Gena's current research interests include social history, community cookbooks, signature quilts, and researching women's lives, and she specializes in the nineteenth century and the Civil War.
Submitted by Lisa Henderson
Posted by Denise H. Richmond
Saturday, August 25, 2012
September Classes at the Sacramento Public Library
Beth Daugherty, Librarian at the Sacramento Public Library Central Branch, has scheduled an exciting line-up of genealogy programs for September. Registration is preferred by calling (916) 264-2920. The genealogy programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Central Library.
September 9
Genealogy On the Go with the iPad or Tablet with Lisa Louise Cooke
Llearn about the top apps and best practices to make your iPad or tablet a genealogical powerhouse. A nationally known author and host of Genealogy Gems Podcast, Lisa's books and CDs will be available for purchase at the program.
September 16
Build Your Own Genealogy Blog with Craig Siulinski
Are you interested in blogging about your family history research or other aspect of genealogy? Learn how to get started in this presentation by Craig Siulinski.
September 23
The WPA: Resources for your Genealogy with Gena Philibert Ortega
From 1935 to 1943, the staff of the Works Progress Administration created indexes of historical records across the U.S. Lecturer Gena Philibert Ortega will show how this unique resource can benefit your research.
See you there!
posted by Denise H. Richmond
September 9
Genealogy On the Go with the iPad or Tablet with Lisa Louise Cooke
Llearn about the top apps and best practices to make your iPad or tablet a genealogical powerhouse. A nationally known author and host of Genealogy Gems Podcast, Lisa's books and CDs will be available for purchase at the program.
September 16
Build Your Own Genealogy Blog with Craig Siulinski
Are you interested in blogging about your family history research or other aspect of genealogy? Learn how to get started in this presentation by Craig Siulinski.
September 23
The WPA: Resources for your Genealogy with Gena Philibert Ortega
From 1935 to 1943, the staff of the Works Progress Administration created indexes of historical records across the U.S. Lecturer Gena Philibert Ortega will show how this unique resource can benefit your research.
Location
Central Library, West Meeting Room
828 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
See you there!
posted by Denise H. Richmond
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
September Classes at the Sacramento FamilySearch Library
The Sacramento FamilySearch Library, also known as the Sacramento Family History Center has announced its September line-up of public classes:
September 12, 2012
2pm - Kathryn Moore
Newspaper Research - Birth announcements, marriage announcements, obituaries, court proceedings, town news and much, much more - historical newspapers can be a treasure trove of genealogical information. Come learn all about using newspaper records, with emphasis on how to identify and access the newspapers you need.
7pm - Pamela Dallas
Social Security - Get the most out of the social security records. Learn who was eligible and when, the changes in the law and why it matters to your research.
September 19, 2012
2pm - Jerry Goggiel
Italian Research - A brief outline of Italian political jurisdictions and timeline of Italian history, types of records, where to find them and how to read them.
7pm - Marian Kile
Using Dropbox for Genealogy and More
Dropbox is one of the most popular free "cloud computing" applications. Marian will show us how to: access, add and update files, share folders with other people and get more free space on Dropbox.
September 26, 2012
2pm - Glenda Lloyd
City Directories-A Problem Solving Approach
City directories may locate your family between federal and state census. This lecture will give you a problem-solving approach.
7pm - Gordon Orchard
Family History Center Portal - Introduction to the 13 Free Premium Genealogical Websites that are furnished to the patrons on the Family History Center's computers. Where else can you go in Northern California that you will have the use of 13 premium genealogical websites for free? You will want to try these great sites after this presentation.
posted by Denise H. Richmond
September 12, 2012
2pm - Kathryn Moore
Newspaper Research - Birth announcements, marriage announcements, obituaries, court proceedings, town news and much, much more - historical newspapers can be a treasure trove of genealogical information. Come learn all about using newspaper records, with emphasis on how to identify and access the newspapers you need.
7pm - Pamela Dallas
Social Security - Get the most out of the social security records. Learn who was eligible and when, the changes in the law and why it matters to your research.
September 19, 2012
2pm - Jerry Goggiel
Italian Research - A brief outline of Italian political jurisdictions and timeline of Italian history, types of records, where to find them and how to read them.
7pm - Marian Kile
Using Dropbox for Genealogy and More
Dropbox is one of the most popular free "cloud computing" applications. Marian will show us how to: access, add and update files, share folders with other people and get more free space on Dropbox.
September 26, 2012
2pm - Glenda Lloyd
City Directories-A Problem Solving Approach
City directories may locate your family between federal and state census. This lecture will give you a problem-solving approach.
7pm - Gordon Orchard
Family History Center Portal - Introduction to the 13 Free Premium Genealogical Websites that are furnished to the patrons on the Family History Center's computers. Where else can you go in Northern California that you will have the use of 13 premium genealogical websites for free? You will want to try these great sites after this presentation.
SAVE THE DATE
SACRAMENTO FAMILYSEARCH SEMINAR
NOVEMBER 3, 2012
SACRAMENTO FAMILYSEARCH SEMINAR
NOVEMBER 3, 2012
posted by Denise H. Richmond
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
WOW - More Genealogy Classes
The San Francisco Bay Area Calendar for May 2012 is now available. It boasts 50 genealogical events occuring within a 75 mile radius of San Francisco, including Sacramento. Grab a friend and hit the road!
submitted by Kathryn M. Doyle
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
submitted by Kathryn M. Doyle
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
Thursday, March 29, 2012
News from the Sacramento Public Library Central Branch
The following information was received from Beth Daugherty, Genealogy Services Librarian at the Sacramento Public Library Central Branch.
The Central Library has received a generous donation from the Genealogical Association of Sacramento – a subscription to the American Ancestors.org database! The subscription has already started and is available only on the computers at the Central Library (in-library use only). You might remember that the library used to subscribe to American Ancestors – however, we were forced to discontinue the subscription at the end of 2011 due to budget constraints. Needless to say, we really appreciate the generosity of the Genealogical Association of Sacramento.
To access the database when you visit Central Library, please come to the 2nd or 3rd floor information desk first, and a staff member will log you in on one of the catalog computers.
We also have some programs coming up in April:
April 7th: Beginning Genealogy: How to Trace Your Family History, with Karen Burney.
This is a Saturday, 1:00 – 2:30 pm, held in the West Meeting Room at Central Library. Registration is preferred by calling 916-264-2920, but walk-ins are welcome! The only free parking nearby is at the Sacramento County Jury Parking Lot between 8th and 9th and F and G Streets. The entry is off of 8th Street.
April 21st: Social Networking For Genealogists, a computer class taught by library staff.
This is another Saturday, 10:15 -11:45 am, held in the 3rd floor Technology Lab at Central Library. Registration is preferred, by calling 916-264-2920 or visiting the library’s website: http://www.saclibrary.org/. The only free parking, again, is at the Sacramento County Jury Parking Lot.
April 29th: How Much Proof Is Enough? Using the Genealogical Proof Standard, with Cath Madden Trindle.
This is a Sunday, 1:30 – 3:00 pm, held in the West Meeting Room. There is no registration for this program – but you can get more information by calling the library at 916-264-2920. Street parking near the library is free on Sundays, and you can also park free of charge in the Sacramento County Jury Parking Lot.
We also have the Book a Genealogist service at Central Library on most Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Call the library at 916-264-2920 to set up a 45-minute appointment to have a genealogy volunteer help you with your research.
I hope that you will decide to visit Central Library soon to attend a program or use the American Ancestors database. While you’re here, be sure to visit the Genealogy Center on the 2nd floor and use some of the wonderful genealogy books in the collection belonging to the Genealogical Association of Sacramento.
Thank you for your interest in the library’s genealogy programming!
Beth Daugherty
Genealogy Services Librarian
Sacramento Public Library – Central
828 I Street,
Sacramento, CA 95814
Ph: (916) 264-2979
bdaugherty@saclibrary.org
Editors Note: The classes are a wonderful community service for genealogists sponsored by the Friends of the Library. I hope you are able to take advantage by attending them and meet others who enjoy learning more about family history research.
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
The Central Library has received a generous donation from the Genealogical Association of Sacramento – a subscription to the American Ancestors.org database! The subscription has already started and is available only on the computers at the Central Library (in-library use only). You might remember that the library used to subscribe to American Ancestors – however, we were forced to discontinue the subscription at the end of 2011 due to budget constraints. Needless to say, we really appreciate the generosity of the Genealogical Association of Sacramento.
To access the database when you visit Central Library, please come to the 2nd or 3rd floor information desk first, and a staff member will log you in on one of the catalog computers.
We also have some programs coming up in April:
April 7th: Beginning Genealogy: How to Trace Your Family History, with Karen Burney.
This is a Saturday, 1:00 – 2:30 pm, held in the West Meeting Room at Central Library. Registration is preferred by calling 916-264-2920, but walk-ins are welcome! The only free parking nearby is at the Sacramento County Jury Parking Lot between 8th and 9th and F and G Streets. The entry is off of 8th Street.
April 21st: Social Networking For Genealogists, a computer class taught by library staff.
This is another Saturday, 10:15 -11:45 am, held in the 3rd floor Technology Lab at Central Library. Registration is preferred, by calling 916-264-2920 or visiting the library’s website: http://www.saclibrary.org/. The only free parking, again, is at the Sacramento County Jury Parking Lot.
April 29th: How Much Proof Is Enough? Using the Genealogical Proof Standard, with Cath Madden Trindle.
This is a Sunday, 1:30 – 3:00 pm, held in the West Meeting Room. There is no registration for this program – but you can get more information by calling the library at 916-264-2920. Street parking near the library is free on Sundays, and you can also park free of charge in the Sacramento County Jury Parking Lot.
We also have the Book a Genealogist service at Central Library on most Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Call the library at 916-264-2920 to set up a 45-minute appointment to have a genealogy volunteer help you with your research.
I hope that you will decide to visit Central Library soon to attend a program or use the American Ancestors database. While you’re here, be sure to visit the Genealogy Center on the 2nd floor and use some of the wonderful genealogy books in the collection belonging to the Genealogical Association of Sacramento.
Thank you for your interest in the library’s genealogy programming!
Beth Daugherty
Genealogy Services Librarian
Sacramento Public Library – Central
828 I Street,
Sacramento, CA 95814
Ph: (916) 264-2979
bdaugherty@saclibrary.org
Editors Note: The classes are a wonderful community service for genealogists sponsored by the Friends of the Library. I hope you are able to take advantage by attending them and meet others who enjoy learning more about family history research.
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Reminder - Roots Tech in your Home
I just learned from Official Roots Tech Blogger Thomas MacEntee on Geneabloggers that the Roots Tech Conference in Salt Lake City will have live streaming of all sessions in Room 155. Details about how to watch the live stream are being finalized and will be available on the Roots Tech website.
Live streaming means that the sessions will be delivered live over the internet. Utah is in Mountain Standard Time so there will be one hour difference for us Californians. Be sure to tune into the sessions of your choice one hour earlier than the scheduled time!
The sessions to be live streamed are listed below, consolidated from the program schedule on the Roots Tech website. Note that times and rooms are subject to change. Maybe we'll see the back of the head of the several Root Cellar members who are going to be there!
Thursday Feb 2
8:30 - 10:00 am
Room 155 Keynote
Inventing the Future, as a Community by Jay Verkler
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Room 155 Presentation for Intermediate Users
Do I Trust the Cloud? by D. Joshua Taylor
Description: With iCloud, Dropbox, and other cloud computing services taking center stage in data storage, genealogists are asking, “Do I trust the cloud?” Discover the basics concepts of cloud computing and how they relate to storing your genealogical data. In addition, relevant case studies will provide you with the resources needed to make a decision on whether or not cloud storage is for you.
1:45 - 2:45 pm
Room 155 Presentation for Intermediate Users
Effective Database Search Tactics by Kory Meyerink
Description: Online genealogy research requires effective searching of databases. With billions of names in thousands of databases, it’s easy to get lost. This dual focus presentation helps researchers search more effectively while also encouraging developers to incorporate more advanced search techniques, such as truncation, keyword, fielded data, proximity, phrase, and wild word searching.
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Room 155 Presentation for Intermediate Users
Twitter – It’s Not Just “What I Had For Breakfast” Anymore by *Thomas MacEntee
Description: Twitter. You’ve heard about it on the news and read about it in magazines and newspapers. You’ve seen televisions shows display their “tweets” especially for celebrities like Oprah and others. You wonder what all the fuss is about, why so many people are talking about it, and if you really should be interested in what someone else is doing. And more importantly, you wonder if you are missing out on something which could be useful as a genealogy research tool. Social media applications such as Twitter allow you to build a group of subscribers or “followers” who can follow your conversations or broadcasts of information and respond automatically or pass the information along to their own followers. Sort of like the child’s game of Operator – but one that actually works!
Fri, Feb 3
8:30 - 9:30 am
Room 155 Keynote
Exabyte Social Clouds and other Monstrosities by Josh Coates
Description: Josh presents and discusses the origins, implications and possible eventualities of key technologies that are shaping our technological infrastructure.
9:45 - 10:45 am
Room 155 Presentation for Intermediate Users
Publish Your Genealogy Online by Laura Prescott
Description: This lecture will discuss the fundamentals of publishing family data to a website, whether it is done through a big-name genealogy site, or by using genealogy software and a personal domain. We will explore options for appearance, access, costs, and privacy issues. Even without a computer-based genealogy program, there are some reasonable alternatives for placing a genealogy online. Whether you use a PC or a Mac, or even a public computer at your local library, you have choices for software, online access, and the final presentation. We’ll also review additional important considerations like degree of interaction, multimedia, and sources. Although the process may seem intimidating, after we work through each of the steps and explore the various options, the adventure into publishing an online genealogy will enter the realm of possibilities.
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Room 155 Presentation for Intermediate Developers
Optimizing Your Site for Search Engines by Robert Gardner
Description: With the explosion of genealogical information available on the World Wide Web, it is becoming more and more important to make that information available and prominent on Internet search engines, such as Google, Bing, and Yahoo. This session is targeted at site owners and software engineers. It will discuss standards and techniques for making the information on your site easy for search engines to crawl, index, and rank. Topics will include optimal page layout, sitemaps, and a proposal for a new genealogy-specific microdata standard that will allow search engines and other internet tools to make the most of your genealogy content.
1:45 - 2:45 pm
Room 155 Presentation for Intermediate Users
Genealogists “Go Mobile” by Sandra Crowley
Description: Instead of a backpack that contains a laptop, camera, portable scanner, flash drives with our files, and maybe even printed copies of our research, we now have SmartPhones, electronic tablets and other devices. The world of genealogy and technology is rapidly changing, and we want to know how to use the future to find our past. Our family tree is truly in our pocket – in a form that we can access, update, print and share. This session will take a look at the latest trends in hardware, software and cloud storage and examine what the future might look like.
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Room 155 Presentation for Intermediate Users
Google's Toolbar and Genealogy by David Barney
Description: The web is a vast resource for finding genealogical data, but the problem has always been filtering through all the irrelevant content to find just what you are looking for. Google’s mission is to make the world information (and that includes genealogical data) universally accessible and useful. Learn about Google’s recent efforts to organize genealogical data and make it easier to find the specific information you are looking for.
Sat, Feb 4
8:30 - 9:30 am
Room 155 Keynote
Making the most of technology to further the family history industry by Tim Sullivan
Description: From the arduous task of scrolling through microfiche, to bringing family history research online, to taking your family tree with you on the go, Ancestry.com is leading the technology landscape for family history. With technology available to surface the 7 billion records and 29 million family trees on the site, Ancestry.com has the sophisticated engineering and systems in place to take on the challenges of the fast growing family history industry, while also creating an avenue for users to weave search results into an edifying and meaningful family history story. Get the inside details of the technology behind Ancestry.com from some of their top technology leaders in this don’t-want-to-miss panel discussion.
9:45 - 10:45 am
Room 155 Presentation for Beginner Users
Genealogy Podcasts and Blogs 101 by Lisa Louise Cooke
Description: Genealogy podcasts and blogs are the perfect way to pursue your family history no matter where you are. They are packed full of genealogy news, tips, entertainment and interviews with the experts. In this session Lisa Louise Cooke, host of the Genealogy Gems Podcast and author of the Genealogy Gems News Blog, will teach you how to locate them, subscribe to them for free, and the variety of listening methods. You will be up and running in one session!
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Room 155 Presentation for Beginner Users
Future of FamilySearch Family Tree by Ron Tanner
Description: Discuss how FamilySearch has changed recently and the new features that are being planned for new.familysearch.org including new concepts to allow people to change data.
1:45 - 2:45 pm
Room 155 Presentation for Beginner Users
Privacy in a Collaborative Environment by Noah Tutak
Description: When we work together on genealogy, we’re no longer are constrained to “My tree” or “Your tree." Suddenly, we’re all working on “Our tree.” In this presentation, Noah Tutak, CEO of Geni.com, will explain how to properly handle private and public data in a collaborative genealogical environment.
About Roots Tech
RootsTech is a leading edge conference designed to bring technologists together with genealogists, so they can learn from each other and find solutions to the challenges they face in family history research today. At RootsTech, genealogists and family historians will discover emerging technologies to improve their family history research experience. Technology developers will learn the skills to deliver innovative applications and systems. They will also have the opportunity to receive instant feedback from peers and users on their ideas and creations. Attendees will learn from hands-on workshops and interactive presentations at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced level.
*Thomas MacEntee will be the speaker at the 2013 Spring Seminar sponsored by Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society.
Tech Tuesday is one of many blog themes suggested by Geneabloggers. What's your favorite tech tool for genealogy? Send it to rootcellarsgs@gmail.com so we can share it with others on this blog.
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
Friday, January 27, 2012
Follow Friday - NARA San Bruno Workshops
I've posted before about the National Archives and Record Administration (NARA) Pacific Region office in San Bruno. Only a hundred miles or so from downtown Sacramento. Their 2012 workshop schedule is now available and looks pretty good. Field trip?
National Archives and Records Administration
PACIFIC REGION
1000 COMMODORE DRIVE
SAN BRUNO, CALIFORNIA 94066-2350
www.nara.gov/regional
2012 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
National Archives and Records Administration
PACIFIC REGION
1000 COMMODORE DRIVE
SAN BRUNO, CALIFORNIA 94066-2350
www.nara.gov/regional
2012 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
NATIONAL ARCHIVES AT SAN FRANCISCO IN SAN BRUNO, CA
Census Records Research
April 13, Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 1:00P.M.
Rose Mary Kennedy, Genealogy Specialist
Passenger Arrival and Naturalization Records
May 11, Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Rose Mary Kennedy, Genealogy Specialist
Military – Part I: Revolutionary War to Civil War
June 8, Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 1:00P.M.
Rose Mary Kennedy, Genealogy Specialist
Military - Part II: Spanish American to Viet Nam
Rose Mary Kennedy, Genealogist Specialist
Federal Land Records
August 17, Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Rose Mary Kennedy, Genealogist Specialist
Freedmen Bureau Records
August 31, Friday, 9:00A.M. to 12 Noon
Deborah Osterberg, Indian Specialist
Preserving Your History
September 14, Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 1:00P.M.
Rose Mary Kennedy, Genealogist Specialist
All workshops will be held at the National Archives and Records Administration - Pacific Region (San Bruno San Bruno
To register and reserve a space contact: Rose Mary Kennedy 650-238-3488.
Fees are $15 payable in advance.
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Reminder: January 2012 Speakers and Topics
This is a reminder that January is a happening month at Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society and the Sacramento Public Library Central Branch. Hopefully you can take advantage of these free learning opportunities.
Sunday, January 8
Sunday, January 8
Speaker: Lisa Louise Cooke
Program: Common Surname Strategies - discover tips and tricks to find your ancestors with common surnames. Lisa is a nationally known author and host of the Genealogy Gems Podcast. Her books and CDs will be available for purchase at the program.
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Sacramento Public Library Central, 820 I Street, Sacramento, first floor West Meeting Room
Wednesday, January 11
Program: Common Surname Strategies - discover tips and tricks to find your ancestors with common surnames. Lisa is a nationally known author and host of the Genealogy Gems Podcast. Her books and CDs will be available for purchase at the program.
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Sacramento Public Library Central, 820 I Street, Sacramento, first floor West Meeting Room
Wednesday, January 11
Root Cellar Membership Meeting, visitors always welcome
Speaker: Janice Sellers
Program: Using Newspapers in Genealogical Research. Newspapers are valuable in genealogical research because you can find information about births, deaths, marriages, moves, business, naturalizations, court cases, and more. Millions of pages of the world's newspapers are now accessible online, but there is no one place to find them all. Janice will give an overview of what is available and how to find it, and teach you some techniques to find your ancestors in the paper.
Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Citrus Heights Community Clubhouse 6921 Sylvan Way, Citrus Heights
Contact: Sandi Benward (916) 412-3511
Wednesday, January 11
Speaker: Kathryn Moore
Program: Don't Just Collect Documents...Analyze. Come learn to see your precious genealogy documents in a whole new light. You may discover that the answers you’ve been looking for have been there all the time…or you may discover you’ve been hoarding a collection of fool’s gold. Don’t be a fool!... Anaylze.
Time: 2:00 pm — 3:30 pm
Location: Family History Center, 2745 Eastern Avenue, Sacramento, CA
Registration: sign-up in the Family History Center or call 487-2090
Wednesday, January 11
Speaker: Karen Burney
Program: Getting Ready for the 1940 Census. Learn the background on the era in which the 1940 Census was taken; how and why it differed from past enumerations; what questions were asked, and how to search it; when it will be available to the general public and will be given aids to further assist them in navigating this long awaited Census.
Time: 7:00 pm — 8:30 pm
Location: Family History Center, 2745 Eastern Avenue, Sacramento, CA
Registration: sign-up in the Family History Center or call 487-2090
Sunday, January 15
Speaker: Janice Sellers
Program: Using Newspapers in Genealogical Research. Newspapers are valuable in genealogical research because you can find information about births, deaths, marriages, moves, business, naturalizations, court cases, and more. Millions of pages of the world's newspapers are now accessible online, but there is no one place to find them all. Janice will give an overview of what is available and how to find it, and teach you some techniques to find your ancestors in the paper.
Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Citrus Heights Community Clubhouse 6921 Sylvan Way, Citrus Heights
Contact: Sandi Benward (916) 412-3511
Wednesday, January 11
Speaker: Kathryn Moore
Program: Don't Just Collect Documents...Analyze. Come learn to see your precious genealogy documents in a whole new light. You may discover that the answers you’ve been looking for have been there all the time…or you may discover you’ve been hoarding a collection of fool’s gold. Don’t be a fool!... Anaylze.
Time: 2:00 pm — 3:30 pm
Location: Family History Center, 2745 Eastern Avenue, Sacramento, CA
Registration: sign-up in the Family History Center or call 487-2090
Wednesday, January 11
Speaker: Karen Burney
Program: Getting Ready for the 1940 Census. Learn the background on the era in which the 1940 Census was taken; how and why it differed from past enumerations; what questions were asked, and how to search it; when it will be available to the general public and will be given aids to further assist them in navigating this long awaited Census.
Time: 7:00 pm — 8:30 pm
Location: Family History Center, 2745 Eastern Avenue, Sacramento, CA
Registration: sign-up in the Family History Center or call 487-2090
Sunday, January 15
Speaker: Stephen Morse
Program: The 1940 census will be released online on April 2, 2012. Find out what you need to know in this presentation by genealogist and One-Step Website creator Stephen Morse
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Sacramento Public Library Central, 820 I Street, Sacramento, first floor West Meeting Room
Wednesday, January 18
Program: The 1940 census will be released online on April 2, 2012. Find out what you need to know in this presentation by genealogist and One-Step Website creator Stephen Morse
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Sacramento Public Library Central, 820 I Street, Sacramento, first floor West Meeting Room
Wednesday, January 18
Root Cellar Workshop, visitors always welcome
Program: Help with brickwalls; helpful research and tech tool tips
Host: John Jay
Time: 1 pm - 3 pm
Location: Clubhouse at Country Squire Estates, 5720 Oak Hill Drive, Sacramento, CA
Contact: John Jay (916) 331-0963
Wednesday, January 18
Speaker: Jim Rader
Program: Old Genealogy Books Online. Technology moves on – learn the tools you need to know how to use to get the most out of the current and upcoming genealogy explosion on the Internet
Time: 2:00 pm — 3:30 pm
Location: Family History Center, 2745 Eastern Avenue, Sacramento, CA
Registration: sign-up in the Family History Center or call 487-2090
Wednesday, January 18
Speaker: Kathy Knight
Program: Seek & What Shall Ye Find (County Records). How one should prepare for a research visit, useful techniques for using the equipment and show examples of the genealogical information that can be gleaned from some sample records on file at the Sacramento County Recorder’s Office.
Time: 7:00 pm — 8:30 pm
Location: Family History Center, 2745 Eastern Avenue, Sacramento, CA
Registration: sign-up in the Family History Center or call 487-2090
Sunday, January 22
Program: Help with brickwalls; helpful research and tech tool tips
Host: John Jay
Time: 1 pm - 3 pm
Location: Clubhouse at Country Squire Estates, 5720 Oak Hill Drive, Sacramento, CA
Contact: John Jay (916) 331-0963
Wednesday, January 18
Speaker: Jim Rader
Program: Old Genealogy Books Online. Technology moves on – learn the tools you need to know how to use to get the most out of the current and upcoming genealogy explosion on the Internet
Time: 2:00 pm — 3:30 pm
Location: Family History Center, 2745 Eastern Avenue, Sacramento, CA
Registration: sign-up in the Family History Center or call 487-2090
Wednesday, January 18
Speaker: Kathy Knight
Program: Seek & What Shall Ye Find (County Records). How one should prepare for a research visit, useful techniques for using the equipment and show examples of the genealogical information that can be gleaned from some sample records on file at the Sacramento County Recorder’s Office.
Time: 7:00 pm — 8:30 pm
Location: Family History Center, 2745 Eastern Avenue, Sacramento, CA
Registration: sign-up in the Family History Center or call 487-2090
Sunday, January 22
Speaker Barbara Leak
Program: Naturalizations: Rules and Records. Learn about naturalization laws and see examples of the documents that were created by those who became Americans.
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Sacramento Public Library Central, 820 I Street, Sacramento, first floor West Meeting Room
Wednesday, January 25
Program: Naturalizations: Rules and Records. Learn about naturalization laws and see examples of the documents that were created by those who became Americans.
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Sacramento Public Library Central, 820 I Street, Sacramento, first floor West Meeting Room
Wednesday, January 25
Root Cellar Reunion SIG, open to members and non-members
Program: Brainstorming solutions to users’ problems and questions
Time: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Family History Center, 2745 Eastern Ave, Sacramento, CA
Wednesday, January 25
Speaker: Jum Rader
Program: Self Publishing Your Work. After you have discovered much of your genealogy you can share it with the world in book form for less than $10 per copy and zero setup cost.
Time: 2:00 pm — 3:30 pm
Location: Family History Center, 2745 Eastern Avenue, Sacramento, CA
Registration: sign-up in the Family History Center or call 487-2090
Wednesday, January 25
Speaker: Glenda Lloyd
Program: Getting Organized. Being able to find every document in a moment's time is the dread of every genealogist. This system works for every researcher.
Time: 7:00 pm — 8:30 pm
Location: Family History Center, 2745 Eastern Avenue, Sacramento, CA
Registration: sign-up in the Family History Center or call 487-2090
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
Program: Brainstorming solutions to users’ problems and questions
Time: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Family History Center, 2745 Eastern Ave, Sacramento, CA
Wednesday, January 25
Speaker: Jum Rader
Program: Self Publishing Your Work. After you have discovered much of your genealogy you can share it with the world in book form for less than $10 per copy and zero setup cost.
Time: 2:00 pm — 3:30 pm
Location: Family History Center, 2745 Eastern Avenue, Sacramento, CA
Registration: sign-up in the Family History Center or call 487-2090
Wednesday, January 25
Speaker: Glenda Lloyd
Program: Getting Organized. Being able to find every document in a moment's time is the dread of every genealogist. This system works for every researcher.
Time: 7:00 pm — 8:30 pm
Location: Family History Center, 2745 Eastern Avenue, Sacramento, CA
Registration: sign-up in the Family History Center or call 487-2090
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
Thankful Thursday - German for Genealogists
Sacramento area genealogists will be very thankful when they read the following announcement from Shirley Riemer, Der Blumenbaum editor of the Sacramento German Genealogical Society.
At the Sacramento Turn Verein, we’re offering a new course through our German Language School titled “German for Genealogists.” Obviously, this eight-week course will interest people who are either thinking about pursuing their German ancestry or those who are already engaged in German family research.
About the Course
Title: “German for Genealogists”
Date: Mondays, starting January 9th ending February 27, 2012 (8 weeks)
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Location: Sacramento Turn Verein, 3349 J Street, Sacramento
Cost: $80.00
Sign up: appear for registration at the Turn Verein around 10 a.m. on Monday, January 9th
About the Instructor
The course will be taught by Ingeborg Carpenter, a native German who has, for many years, been immersed in German genealogy and in German-to-English translations of ancestral documents. A California-certified teacher of German, she has just recently created this specialized course, based on the huge interest in German genealogy that she has encountered. This teacher of German is the “go-to” person in Sacramento when it comes to questions of the German language as used in German records. Her education in both German and U.S. universities gives her a wide and deep understanding of our German ancestors’ lives.
Most Americans of German descent face as their main obstacle to pursuing their ancestry the lack of knowledge of German. Besides the language, another problem is learning where to find German records and how to interpret them. In short, this course can be a lucky break for those who want to pursue their German roots, but who don’t read German.
If you have questions about the course, send an email to Shirley Riemer at lorelei@softcom.net and your message will be directed to the appropriate person for response.
If this activity happens not to interest you, please consider sending it along to a friend or family member who would appreciate receiving it. We’re excited about it – we’ve never heard of an offering like this – anywhere! Bet you’ve never heard of it either!
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
At the Sacramento Turn Verein, we’re offering a new course through our German Language School titled “German for Genealogists.” Obviously, this eight-week course will interest people who are either thinking about pursuing their German ancestry or those who are already engaged in German family research.
About the Course
Title: “German for Genealogists”
Date: Mondays, starting January 9th ending February 27, 2012 (8 weeks)
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Location: Sacramento Turn Verein, 3349 J Street, Sacramento
Cost: $80.00
Sign up: appear for registration at the Turn Verein around 10 a.m. on Monday, January 9th
About the Instructor
The course will be taught by Ingeborg Carpenter, a native German who has, for many years, been immersed in German genealogy and in German-to-English translations of ancestral documents. A California-certified teacher of German, she has just recently created this specialized course, based on the huge interest in German genealogy that she has encountered. This teacher of German is the “go-to” person in Sacramento when it comes to questions of the German language as used in German records. Her education in both German and U.S. universities gives her a wide and deep understanding of our German ancestors’ lives.
Most Americans of German descent face as their main obstacle to pursuing their ancestry the lack of knowledge of German. Besides the language, another problem is learning where to find German records and how to interpret them. In short, this course can be a lucky break for those who want to pursue their German roots, but who don’t read German.
If you have questions about the course, send an email to Shirley Riemer at lorelei@softcom.net and your message will be directed to the appropriate person for response.
If this activity happens not to interest you, please consider sending it along to a friend or family member who would appreciate receiving it. We’re excited about it – we’ve never heard of an offering like this – anywhere! Bet you’ve never heard of it either!
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Blog Alert - Family History Day at the California State Archives
Also, period attire is the dress of the day. Don yer duds and dresses like your ancestors wore and come on down to the California State Archives on Saturday, October 15, 2011.
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
Monday, July 18, 2011
July 2011 Newsletter: The Sacramento Regional Family History Center
I just received the July 2011 newsletter from the Sacramento Regional Family History Center (SRFHC). How convenient that it comes directly to my inbox.
Below are selected items from the current newsletter. The newsletter also has Family History Tips, Favorite Websites and a newsletter Subscribe option. Kudos to Linda Todd and Linda Lucky for this wonderful service to the genealogical community - I recommend readers go to SRFHC website for more information and subscribe.
On-Line Film Ordering Process begins AUGUST 2nd
There has been a change in the implementation date for ON-LINE FILM ORDERING. Our Family History Center is scheduled to start the on-line film ordering process on August 2nd. Patron training classes are scheduled at the Family History Center as follows:
Family History Summer 'Walk-In' Public Classes
FamilySearch has provided many, many sources for training. Beginning Tuesday, July 19th the SRFHC will show a video class from the Research Online Training Courses that may be found at FamilySearch.org.
The classes will be held in the Relief Society Room (public class location) and open for 'walk-ins' on Tuesday and Thursday of each week at 1pm. Class handouts will be available for those who attend. The schedule of classes for the next 4 weeks is as follows:
Below are selected items from the current newsletter. The newsletter also has Family History Tips, Favorite Websites and a newsletter Subscribe option. Kudos to Linda Todd and Linda Lucky for this wonderful service to the genealogical community - I recommend readers go to SRFHC website for more information and subscribe.
On-Line Film Ordering Process begins AUGUST 2nd
There has been a change in the implementation date for ON-LINE FILM ORDERING. Our Family History Center is scheduled to start the on-line film ordering process on August 2nd. Patron training classes are scheduled at the Family History Center as follows:
- Tuesday, July 19th at 10am & 2pm in the Relief Society Room
- Thursday, July 21th at 10am & 2pm in the Relief Society Room
Family History Summer 'Walk-In' Public Classes
FamilySearch has provided many, many sources for training. Beginning Tuesday, July 19th the SRFHC will show a video class from the Research Online Training Courses that may be found at FamilySearch.org.
The classes will be held in the Relief Society Room (public class location) and open for 'walk-ins' on Tuesday and Thursday of each week at 1pm. Class handouts will be available for those who attend. The schedule of classes for the next 4 weeks is as follows:
- July 19 & 21 at 1pm: Basic U.S. Military Records - 25 min.
- July 26 & 28 at 1pm: Military Records- Civil War - 35 min.
- Aug 2 & 4 at 1pm: Revolutionary War Research - 43 min.
- Aug 9 & 11th at 1pm: WWI Draft Cards & More - 41 min.
German Ancestry Assistance
The Sacramento German Genealogical Society provides research assistance with tracing German ancestors every Thursday from 1:00pm-5:00pm in the Center.
Posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Nevada County Genealogical Society Seminar
The announcement for Digging for your Roots states that
"There will be two sessions for beginners, consecutively covering topics such as where to start, charts and forms, references, maps, census records, vital records, etc. For those who don’t need the basics, there will be several classes dedicated to Computer and Internet research. We are offering several new presentations including: “Eastern European Research”, “Searching For Your Irish Ancestors”, “Work Those Census”, “Message Boards & Mailing Lists”, “Digging It – Parts I & II”, and in honor of the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War, “Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)”."
Root Cellar past president Marilyn Ulbricht will be presenting “Digging It – Parts I & II”. The classes are about using archeological resources and coroner's records in your family research.
Located about 60 miles from Sacramento, Grass Valley is a destination by itself, being one of the many historic Gold Rush towns in the Sierra foothills. Several Root Cellar members carpool to this well-organized and informative seminar every year.
Posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
Thursday, June 2, 2011
June Calendar
Wednesday, June 1
Root Cellar Board Meeting, visitors always welcome
Time: 10am - noon
Location: Raley's Supermarket, 8870 Madison Ave at Hazel, Fair Oaks; Community Room next to Pharmacy
Contact: Sandi Benward 916-412-3511
Wednesday, June 8
Root Cellar Membership Meeting, visitors always welcome
Program: Simple Scanners - Mobile Scanning Solutions
Speaker: Dennis Halley
Time: 7pm - 8:30pm
Location: Citrus Heights Community Clubhouse 6921 Sylvan Way, Citrus Heights
Contact: Sandi Benward 916-412-3511
Wednesday, June 15
Root Cellar Workshop, visitors always welcome
Program: To be announced plus Genealogy Brickwalls Help and bring your favorite book or website to share
Host: John Jay
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Location: Clubhouse at Country Squire Estates, 5720 Oak Hill Drive, Sacramento, CA
Contact: John Jay (916) 331-0963
Wednesday, June 22
Root Cellar Board Meeting, visitors always welcome
Time: 10am - noon
Location: Raley's Supermarket, 8870 Madison Ave at Hazel, Fair Oaks; Community Room next to Pharmacy
Contact: Sandi Benward 916-412-3511
Wednesday, June 8
Root Cellar Membership Meeting, visitors always welcome
Program: Simple Scanners - Mobile Scanning Solutions
Speaker: Dennis Halley
Time: 7pm - 8:30pm
Location: Citrus Heights Community Clubhouse 6921 Sylvan Way, Citrus Heights
Contact: Sandi Benward 916-412-3511
Wednesday, June 15
Root Cellar Workshop, visitors always welcome
Program: To be announced plus Genealogy Brickwalls Help and bring your favorite book or website to share
Host: John Jay
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Location: Clubhouse at Country Squire Estates, 5720 Oak Hill Drive, Sacramento, CA
Contact: John Jay (916) 331-0963
Wednesday, June 22
Root Cellar Reunion SIG, open to members and non-members
Program: Brainstorming solutions to users’ problems and questions
Time: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Family History Center, 2745 Eastern Ave, Sacramento, CA
Contact: Ron Setzer, PreservesEditor@macnexus.org to be added to email list
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Tuesday's Tip - Do you know the way to San Bruno?
From Sacramento California, take I-80W or I-80W and I-680S to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Pacific Region office in San Bruno. It's about a 100 mile drive from downtown Sacramento. The office is officially called the National Archive at San Francisco.
NARA Pacific Region holdings are comprised of Federal records from northern and central California, Nevada (except Clark County), Hawaii, American Samoa and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and constitute a major primary resource for the study of Asian-Pacific immigration, environmental, Naval, Native American, and many other aspects of American history. Their website has links to a newsletter; the services for genealogists; and classes/workshops. Below is a list of the upcoming classes:
Military - Part II Spanish American to Viet-Nam
June 17, Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M
Rose Mary Kennedy, Genealogy Specialist
Federal Land Records
July 8, Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Rose Mary Kennedy, Genealogist Specialist
Freedmen Bureau Records
July 22, Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
Deborah Osterberg, Archives Technician
Preserving Your History
August 5, Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Rose Mary Kennedy, Genealogist Specialist
To Register and for more information:
Contact Rose Mary Kennedy at 650-238-3488 or send her an e-mail at rosemary.kennedy@nara.gov.
Cost:
Fees are $15, payable in advance.
Location::
All workshops will be held at the National Archives at San Francisco
1000 Commodore Drive
San Bruno, California 94066-2350
Posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
Tuesday's Tip is just one of the daily blog themes suggested by Geneabloggers. Get your ancestors noticed here - submit content to rootcellarsgs@gmail.com.
NARA Pacific Region holdings are comprised of Federal records from northern and central California, Nevada (except Clark County), Hawaii, American Samoa and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and constitute a major primary resource for the study of Asian-Pacific immigration, environmental, Naval, Native American, and many other aspects of American history. Their website has links to a newsletter; the services for genealogists; and classes/workshops. Below is a list of the upcoming classes:
Military - Part II Spanish American to Viet-Nam
June 17, Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M
Rose Mary Kennedy, Genealogy Specialist
Federal Land Records
July 8, Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Rose Mary Kennedy, Genealogist Specialist
Freedmen Bureau Records
July 22, Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
Deborah Osterberg, Archives Technician
Preserving Your History
August 5, Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Rose Mary Kennedy, Genealogist Specialist
To Register and for more information:
Contact Rose Mary Kennedy at 650-238-3488 or send her an e-mail at rosemary.kennedy@nara.gov.
Cost:
Fees are $15, payable in advance.
Location::
All workshops will be held at the National Archives at San Francisco
1000 Commodore Drive
San Bruno, California 94066-2350
Posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
Tuesday's Tip is just one of the daily blog themes suggested by Geneabloggers. Get your ancestors noticed here - submit content to rootcellarsgs@gmail.com.
Friday, April 29, 2011
May Issue of GeniGram + Calendar
Sandra Gardner Benward, Editor of GeniGram, the Root Cellar newsletter, has posted the May issue on the website under the Members Only link. It's loaded with news and the calendar of events.
Sandra also reminds us of a few events/activities coming up this weekend:
Date: Saturday, April 30
Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Event: Webinar
Topic: “Social Networking for Genealogy Societies”. Register tonight so you will receive an email with the link to join the webinar
Sponsor: Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS Voice) (Root Cellar is an FGS member)
Cost: Free
Date: Saturday, April 30
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Event: Internet Radio show featuring Kathryn Doyle, Communications Director for the California Genealogical Society and Library in Oakland, CA.
Topic: "Genealogy Society Initiatives that Work"
Sponsor: Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS My Society)
Cost: Free
Date: Saturday, April 30 MIDNIGHT
Event: Deadline for online submission; see blog post dated April 21
Topic: Your family story entry for the Family History Writing Contest. Remember, first prize is a years' subscription to Ancestry.com World Edition.
Date: Sunday, May 1
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Location: 828 I Street, Sacramento, 1st floor West Meeting Room
Event: Genealogy Class
Topic: "Researching with Newspapers Online" presented by Janice Sellars
Sponsor: Sacramento Downtown Public Library
Cost: Free
Parking: Street parking near the library is free on Sundays
Date: Sunday, May 1
Time: noon - 6:00pm
Location: McKinley Park near Rose Garden
Event: Maifest and Family Picnic
Sponsor: German Language School of the Sacramento Turn Verein
Cost: Free
Sandra also reminds us of a few events/activities coming up this weekend:
Date: Saturday, April 30Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Event: Webinar
Topic: “Social Networking for Genealogy Societies”. Register tonight so you will receive an email with the link to join the webinar
Sponsor: Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS Voice) (Root Cellar is an FGS member)
Cost: Free
Date: Saturday, April 30
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Event: Internet Radio show featuring Kathryn Doyle, Communications Director for the California Genealogical Society and Library in Oakland, CA.
Topic: "Genealogy Society Initiatives that Work"
Sponsor: Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS My Society)
Cost: Free
Date: Saturday, April 30 MIDNIGHT
Event: Deadline for online submission; see blog post dated April 21
Topic: Your family story entry for the Family History Writing Contest. Remember, first prize is a years' subscription to Ancestry.com World Edition.
Date: Sunday, May 1
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Location: 828 I Street, Sacramento, 1st floor West Meeting Room
Event: Genealogy Class
Topic: "Researching with Newspapers Online" presented by Janice Sellars
Sponsor: Sacramento Downtown Public Library
Cost: Free
Parking: Street parking near the library is free on Sundays
Date: Sunday, May 1
Time: noon - 6:00pm
Location: McKinley Park near Rose Garden
Event: Maifest and Family Picnic
Sponsor: German Language School of the Sacramento Turn Verein
Cost: Free
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