Mark Your Calendar!

Editor's note: Today's post was written by Denise Hibsch Richmond.

In addition to the active calendar on the Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society (RCSGS website, check out these genealogy events being offered in northern California that have come to our attention.  Make a note to follow-up - many are free

Sunday, June 23, 2013
Beginning Genealogy: How to Trace Your Family History
Karen Burney, speaker
1:00 pm.  Sacramento Public Library - Central, 828 I Street,  West Meeting Room
Sacramento, CA. Registration:  Ph: (916) 264-2979 or email Beth Daugherty bdaugherty@saclibrary.org.  If you don’t get around to registering, please come anyway!  Parking: street parking near the Central Library is free on Sundays.  Free parking is also available on weekends in the Sacramento County Jury parking lot, between 8th and 9th and F and G Streets.  There is no ticket to take – just park in this open lot and walk two blocks to the library.  The entrance to the Jury parking lot is off of 8th Street.

Saturday, August 24, 2013
Nevada County Genealogical Society Genealogy Seminar
Doors open at 8:00 a.m.  Peace Lutheran Church, 828 West Main Street, Grass Valley, CA.  Pre-register: $17.50 members, $20.00 non-members.  Schedule at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cancgs/.

Saturday, October 5, 2013
Sacramento Archives Crawl - A Passion to Preserve
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
RCSGS will have an exhibit at the California State Archives in celebration of National Archives Month.  Multiple host locations in Sacramento will display archival collections.  Free. Details at http://sacarchivescrawl.blogspot.com/

Saturday, October 12, 2013
Family History Day
California State Archives, 1020 O Street, Sacramento, CA.  RCSGS will have an exhibit in celebration of National Family History Month.  Updates at  http://familyhistoryday2013.blogspot.com

Saturday, November 9, 2013
Ancestry Day - San Francisco 2013
8:00am – 3:30pm.  Hyatt Regency San Francisco, 5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA.  Presented by the California Genealogical Society and Ancestry.com.  Registration details to come at http://www.CaliforniaAncestors.org

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Area Event - Seminar at Sonoma County Genealogical Society

[Editor's Note: Today's post is by Denise Hibsch Richmond, Publicity Chairperson for Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society.]

At the Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society Spring Seminar on March 16, 2013, I had the pleasure of meeting Madeline and Carl from the Sonoma County Genealogical Society (SCGS).  They happily reported that they enjoy Root Cellar's seminar and attend the every year.  They also sent me information about their society's upcoming seminar which is announced below.

Sonoma County Genealogical Society

Spring Seminar

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Santa Rosa, California

 

Featuring Barbara Renick, nationally known genealogical lecturer and writer

 

Topics:

• Cloning your family tree on the Internet
• Online tools for genealogists
• Online: How you get there does make a difference
• Overcoming idiosyncrasies of genealogy database sites 

More information and the registration form is on their website http://www.scgsonline.org/events.html.

Placer County Genealogy Society Presents…

The Placer County Genealogical Society (PCGS) will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, March 28, 2013 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Beecher Room of the Auburn Library at 350 Nevada Street.  The topic this month is "Old Genealogy Books Online" presented by Jim Rader. Visitors are welcome to attend.

Jim Rader has been involved in genealogy since 1987.  He has taught computerized genealogy to senior citizens and others as a California Credentialed Adult Education Teacher. He has been a guest lecturer on genealogy and DNA for the past 20 years, with an extensive range of topics.

He has published many genealogy books and has done a quarterly surname newsletter for 10 years. He has two websites: www.rader.org and www.jimrader.com which are his tools for sharing genealogy information worldwide. He has gathered and researched a database of 95,000 surnames and is now trying to gather European Raders.

He is retired after working for 48 years as a civil engineer, mainframe computer programmer and financial manager.

Submitted by Alora Lipsmeyer
Posted by Ron Setzer

Bockbierfest Celebrated by Turn Verein in April

Turn Verein Celebrates Bockbier from Germany at the
45th Annual Bockbierfest
On Friday & Saturday, April 5 & 6, 2013

Spring starts in earnest with the annual celebration of the famous Bockbier coming to the Sacramento Turn Verein on Friday & Saturday, April 5 & 6, 2013. This traditional Bockbierfest will present authentic German Bockbier from Germany, great German music and a variety of German foods. Wonderful German dancing music will be provided by local favorite bands, plus special performances of German traditional dances by the Alpentänzer Schuhplattler.

On Friday evening, doors open at 6:00 p.m. with food service and bar available, with dancing from 7:00 until 11:00 p.m. The Grand Opening ceremony will take place on Friday evening at 6:45 p.m. with an exciting flag parade and keg tapping. On Saturday, the Bockbierfest will observe expanded hours by opening at 3:00 p.m. with all activities available to enjoy until 11:00 p.m., German dance music will be provided in the Main Hall by The Gruber Family Band on both Friday and Saturday. In our Banquet Hall upstairs we will feature the great local band AKA-LIVE performing Friday and Saturday. Enjoy the bands from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. each evening. The Turn Verein’s popular Kaffeehaus serves specialty desserts, and the new outdoor Biergarten will have unique Bockbier from Germany plus our delicious curry wurst.

General admission is $20 for adults; children up to 12 years, $5.00.

German Food, Bockbier from Germany, Biergarten, Pretzels, Wine, Champagne, & Kaffeehaus

The Sacramento Turn Verein, founded in 1854, moved to its present location in 1925. Now recognized as the center of German culture in Sacramento, the Turn Verein, the oldest still-active institution in Sacramento, supports seven special-interest sections and hosts several monthly and annual events to foster German culture. Additional information may be found on the Turn Verein website at www.sacramentoturnverein.com.

Submitted by Sacramento Turn Verein
Posted by Ron Setzer

More Pictures from Root Cellar's Spring Seminar

One of the exciting parts of the Seminar is the drawing of tickets for the sixteen baskets. These large baskets are created with a theme and each holds a tremendous variety of items, mostly genealogical. The baskets are so large and heavy that they have to be wheeled out to the winner's vehicle on a cart. Here are a few of the winners:

You can find more of the winners on Root Cellar's Facebook page and in the next edition of our Preserves.

Posted by Ron Setzer

Sacramento County Historical Society Presents "From Sacramento to Donner Summit"

Norm Sayler, president of the Donner Summit Historical Society, will give a presentation on "From Sacramento to Donner Summit," which will take his listeners on a journey from his Sacramento childhood through more than 46 years as manager and president of the Donner Ski Ranch. Sayler was born in Sacramento in 1933, and will share some vivid memories of his youth here. He left for Donner Summit in 1954, became manager of the Donner Ski Ranch, and later president of the Donner Summit Historical Society. He will offer his unique perspective on the history of "the Hill" which is bound to be most interesting. This presentation will be of interest to any genealogist who has ancestors from the Highway 40/80 corridor of Placer and Nevada County.

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013
Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society building, 5380 Elvas, Sacramento
Doors will open at 6:30 and the presentation begins at 7 PM.

Posted by Ron Setzer

"Evaluating the Evidence" at Placer County Genealogical Society

The Placer County Genealogical Society (PCGS) will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, February 28, 2013 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Beecher Room of the Auburn Library at 350 Nevada Street. The topic this month is "Evaluating the Evidence - Are Your Facts Proven" presented by Barbara Leak. Visitors are welcome to attend.
Barbara Leak has more than 25 years of experience as a genealogy researcher and educator having presented genealogy and local history programs to audiences ranging from third-graders to senior citizens. A member of the Genealogical Speakers Guild, she has lectured at conferences and workshops sponsored by the National Genealogical Society, Federation of Genealogical Societies, California State Archives, and numerous libraries and societies throughout northern California. She is president of the Genealogical and Historical Council of Sacramento Valley and a California State Genealogical Alliance Distinguished Service Award recipient. With a professional background in Business Administration, Barbara demonstrates a practical approach to research, blended with humor, in a presentation style that enlightens her audience.

Submitted by Alora Lipsmeyer
Posted by Ron Setzer

RootsMagic Users Group at Sacramento FamilySearch Library

Sacramento FamilySearch Library
Everyone is welcome.
RootsMagic Users Group

Join us at our RootsMagic Users Group meeting is held the 3rd Wednesday of each month 12:00-1:15 pm. Meetings will include: – Webinars – Group Discussions – Demonstrations
Call the Sacramento FamilySearch Library for Reservations 916-487-2090.

Submitted by L Todd

Posted by Ron Setzer

Lisa Louise Cooke, a favorite among genealogists, will speak in Sacramento Sunday

You are invited to attend this free genealogy program at the Sacramento Central Library, at 828 I Street in downtown Sacramento:
Sunday, January 27, 2013, 1:30 - 3:00 pm, West Meeting Room.
How the Genealogist Can Remember Everything With Evernote, with Lisa Louise Cooke.

Would you like to have all your genealogy notes right at your fingertips wherever you are? Evernote makes note taking and retrieval super fast and easy, and lets you clip items from the Internet. 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.
Street parking near the Central Library is free on Sundays. There is additional free parking available on Sundays in the Sacramento County Jury parking lot, between 8th and 9th and F and G Streets. The entrance is off of 8th Street. You don't need to take a ticket, and you can park there all day (only on the weekends!).
For information or to register, please call the library at 916-264-2920, or visit www.saclibrary.org.  You can also contact Beth Daugherty at 916-264-2979, or by e-mail at bdaugherty@saclibrary.org.

Submitted by Beth Daugherty

Posted by Ron Setzer

Placer County Genealogical Society Meeting – Event

The Placer County Genealogical Society (PCGS) will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, January 24, 2013 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Beecher Room of the Auburn Library at 350 Nevada Street. The topic this month is "Remember the Ladies:  Find Your Female Ancestors" presented by Pamela Dallas. Visitors are welcome to attend.

Pamela Bell Dallas is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, Genealogical Speakers Guild, National Genealogical Society and several local societies. She has served on the boards of several societies, including Vice President of the Genealogical and Historical Council of Sacramento Valley and Regional Director of the California State Genealogical Alliance. She played a key role in the success of the National Genealogical Society Conference held in Sacramento in 2004, serving as Deputy Local Host Arrangements Chair. Pamela has appeared on local television and radio talk shows to discuss genealogy and has written and appeared in several genealogy instructional videos aired on local TV. She is a local, regional and national speaker and believes the best part of genealogy research is meeting wonderful fellow researchers.


The next Family TreeMaker Users Group is Thursday, January 10 at the LDS Church located at 1255 Bell Road just north of Auburn.  The topic this month will be "Backup and Restore Options".  Visitors are welcome

The next Day Study Group is Monday, January 14 in the Beecher Room of the Auburn Library from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.  Visitors are welcome.


Submitted by Alora Lipsmeyer
Posted by Ron Setzer

Roseville Genealogical Society Meeting – Event

Roseville Genealogical Society Meeting
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Maidu Senior Center, 1550 Maidu Dr., Roseville, CA
Meeting 1-3 pm
Program: "Mining the Gold in County Archives"
Speaker: John Knox

He will explore the rich resources to be found in a County
Archives and share with you the resources that can only be found there.
John is the current Vice-President and member of the Research committee of the Placer County Genealogical Society. He is a retired History Teacher and has been doing family research for over 20 years. For the past 5 years he has been involved in research at the Placer County Archives and has authored a number of papers relating to the history of Auburn: Entertainment 1854 - 1855, George Bishop Census Analysis 1850-1880, and co-authored The Story of the Bernhard Family.
He is presently involved in a partnership to chronicle the history of downtown Auburn. One of the first products of this recent research is a walking tour brochure of Downtown Auburn.
Another is the story of Nancy McCormick, Auburn businesswoman of 1849, who barely exists except in county Archival Records.

Submitted by Helen Astill
Posted by Ron Setzer

DNA and Genetic Genealogy Conference – Event

Announcing the Inaugural DNA and Genetic Genealogy Conference Sponsored by ISOGG and SCGS: To Be Held in Conjunction with the SCGS Genealogy Jamboree 
I am so excited to finally be able to share the following news: 
DNA and Genetic Genealogy Conference Jan 4, 2012 - The International Society of Genetic Genealogy and the Southern California Genealogical Society announce an innovative, important one-day DNA conference, “Family History and DNA: Genetic Genealogy in 2013,” to be held June 6, 2013, in conjunction with the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree. 
The featured speaker is Dr. Spencer Wells of the National Geographic Genographic Project, who will review the Genographic Project 2.0. Other speakers presenting state-of-the-art uses of DNA in the search for ancestors include The Genetic Genealogist Blaine Bettinger; Dr. Tim Janzen; The Legal Genealogist Judy G. Russell; Your Genetic Genealogist CeCe Moore; DNA Testing Adviser Richard Hill; and Katherine Borges, the director of ISOGG. Also participating in the day-long seminar will be representatives from the major commercial DNA organizations – Family Tree DNA, 23andMe and AncestryDNA. Separate tracks will be targeted for beginners and advanced genetic genealogists. 
One-on-one consultations will be available during the final hour of the day. Help is available to interpret results and to use the various testing organization websites and resources. This personal assistance will help even the most inexperienced family historians apply genetic genealogy as another tool in their research toolbox. 
What makes this event so special? “This is the very first genetic genealogy conference that is independently produced by societies such as ISOGG and SCGS,” explained CeCe Moore, the conference co-chair. “I have dreamed of an ISOGG-sponsored genetic genealogy conference for a long time, and I am thrilled to be working in cooperation with the SCGS Jamboree on this inaugural event. Holding the conference in conjunction with the Genealogy Jamboree helps us reach many family historians who would otherwise not be able to attend.” 
“We are so excited about breaking new ground in genetic genealogy gatherings,” said SCGS president Alice Fairhurst, who also leads the society’s DNA interest group and has been actively applying DNA in her own genealogy research. “As more family historians have DNA tests, genetic genealogy is becoming more valuable in the search for ancestors and living relatives.” 
Registration for “Family History and DNA: Genetic Genealogy in 2013” and the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree opens on Friday, January 4, 2013. The conference will be held at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport, 2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA. The Southern California Genealogy Jamboree will also be held at the Burbank Marriott on June 7-9, 2013. 
Further information can be found at www.scgsgenealogy.com and http://genealogyjamboree.blogspot.com.

Submitted by Jim Rader
Posted by Ron Setzer

Happy Birthday Root Cellar

October is our birthday month and Root Cellar – Sacramento Genealogical Society celebrated its 34th birthday. Founded in 1978 to meet the needs of genealogists in the area, Root Cellar is still going strong and growing into the 21st century.

As you can see – a good time was had by all!

Posted by Ron Setzer

Roseville Genealogical Society Meeting

Tuesday October 23, 2012
Maidu Senior Center, 1550 Maidu Dr., Roseville, CA
Meeting 1-3 pm
Program " The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln"
Introducing Abraham Lincoln to the 21st Century

Has this country ever produced a more interesting humorist than Abraham Lincoln? have we a leader to match Lincoln's wisdom as he shepherded this county through the depths of the Civil War, a war that was all but lost on so many occasions? Arnold Kunst, the author of the recently published "Lincoln 365," gave his first talk on Abraham in high school and has been fascinated by him ever since. The Abraham Lincoln Arnold uncovers for us in this talk gives every appearance of walking on water; Lincoln will be glad to show us, if we but care to look closely, where the rocks are! Lincoln, always comfortable inside his own skin, shows us reasons aplenty for you and me to choose him as our role model!

Speaker: Arnold Kunst
Arnold, who holds an MA in history from Queen's University in Northern Ireland, taught both children and adults on both sides of the Atlantic for well over 30 years. Recently retired, his students range from the children of cabinet ministers to convicted felons, from the cream of the academic crop to those some would consider the dregs of society. He brings a wide range of experience to the speaker's podium-teacher, business owner, school administrator, professional musician, free-lance journalist, grants writer, house painter, Hospice volunteer. Arnold has fine-turned his speaking skills with Toastmasters International. His Lincoln presentations, as well as his recently-published "Lincoln 365." arouse out of an award-winning Toastmasters speech entitled 'Lincoln Was a Loser.' You and I should lose like Lincoln!

His most recent position as a teacher in a California state prison, is where his fascination with Abraham Lincoln turned into a flat-out passion. He was utterly astonished to find the drug dealers and wife beaters in his class were turned to putty in Lincoln's hands! As Arnold witnessed first -hand the astonishing effect Abraham Lincoln had on his students, he bottled that Lincoln in his recently-published book. "Lincoln 365." If Lincoln could entice a sense of direction in rudderless
felons, just think what he might do for the likes of you and me!

submitted by Helen Astill
Posted by Ron Setzer

Registration for RootsTech 2013 is open

MARCH 21-23, 2013 SALT LAKE CITY

FAMILY HISTORY & TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE

Full 3-Day Pass (March 21-23) Limited Time Early Bird
Access to everything RootsTech has to offer (250+ classes). $ 149
Thursday-Only Pass (March 21)
Full admission for just one day. $ 89
Friday-Only Pass (March 22) $ 89
Saturday-Only Pass (March 23) $ 89
Student Pass (March 21-23) Student ID required. $ 39

NEW! Getting Started 3-Day Pass Early Bird (March 21-23)
Beginner track with access to over 30 classes. $ 39
Getting Started Thursday-Only Pass (March 21)
A selection of fundamental classes to help you get started. $ 19
Getting Started Friday-Only Pass (March 22) $ 19
Getting Started Saturday-Only Pass (March 23) $ 19
Developer Day Pass (March 22)
A full-day technology program just for developers. $ 89

To register for RootsTech.

Posted by Ron Setzer

SGGS Meeting: Dear Helpdesk: I have German Ancestors – what next?

Here we have an SGGS member Michael Mayer-Kielmann, a native German, and a regular helper at the Elk Grove Family History Center, who, week in and week out, guides family historians along the way toward answers to their research problems. He will share with us his expertise in German research.
Meeting time & location: Tuesday, Sept. 25, beginning at 1 p.m. at St. Marks Methodist Church on Lusk Drive at St. Marks Way, east of the Country Club Plaza Shopping Center (2391 Saint Marks Way, Sacramento). Meetings are held in MacMurdo Hall, on the basement level. An elevator is available. Guests are welcome.
We advise attendees to arrive early, perhaps at 12:30 or even a little earlier, in order to have opportunities 1) to look over the books for sale, 2) to discuss a problem with a “Quick Questions” expert, or 3) to become acquainted with other services that SGGS offers. Admission is free.
You are also welcome to attend the “Study Group,” a small group that meets from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the church's Education Building (second floor, usually in room E-22). People who attend the Study Group discuss ideas and make suggestions for researching specific German ancestors. Admission is free.

We look forward to seeing you!

NOTE: The SGGS website is temporarily down because the server it resided on has permanently given up the ghost. We are in the process of posting the website on a new server. It should be back up very soon.

Submitted by Sacramento German Genealogy Society
Posted by Ron Setzer

Sacramento Family Search Library Announces November Seminar

The Sacramento Family Search Library (aka Sacramento Family History Center) presents Family: Eternal Keepsakes, a Family History Seminar on November 3, 2012 at the LDS Church, 2745 Eastern Avenue, Sacramento, CA from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm.

This year a free electronic version of the syllabus will be offered.  You will receive the download version approximately two weeks before the seminar.  You can print all of it (or select classes) at home if you like.  If you still want a complete paper syllabus, you may order it during the pre-registration process.

More details are on the website.

Submitted by Linda Lucky and Linda Todd
Posted by Denise H. Richmond

Roseville Genealogical Society Meeting

Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Maidu Senior Center, 1550 Maidu Dr., Roseville, CA
Meeting 1-3 pm
Program: USCIS Genealogy vs NARA Records
(US Citizenship & Immigration Srvc va Nat'l Archives & Records Administration
Speaker: Lynn G. Brown

Lynn has been a Family Historian for over 35 years and offers an extensive background in both Computer Skills and Genealogy Research.
She has a Masters Degree in Recreation Administration specializing in Non-Profit Organizations and Alternative Education with an extended Degrees in Electronics and Telecommunications.
She retired from the Administrative branch of the Girl Scouting in 1980, and then embarked into the careers with AT&T, and US Army Reserves, retiring from both in 2001. Lynn made a new career helping others with their genealogy research projects. Currently she is a volunteer with the Sacramento Family History Center as a librarian, supervisor, and recently has retired from the Folsom-Cordova and San Juan School districts teaching Computerized Genealogy.
Lynn has been lecturing to Genealogy groups throughout the Central Valley and Bay Area communities since 2004, covering a large variety of genealogical topics promoting researching and publishing Family History in the computer age.
Please sign in at the senior desk and also at our table.
Everyone welcome. Hope to see you there.

Submitted by Helen Astill
Posted by Ron Setzer

Saturday September 8 we will be celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Sylvan Cemetery. There will be walking tours of that historical portion of the cemetery, cake, cookies and drinks plus a raffle. We will also be asking for donation for the new bell tower that will be constructed next year. Please come and join us. The board of trustees will all be dressed in 1860's period clothing. If you would like to dress up as well, please do. The fun starts at 11:00 am and runs until 3:00. We have a great city with a great history - be part of this event. Invite your friends and neighbors.

Submitted by Jim Monteton
Sylvan Cemetery Board of Trustees

Posted by Ron Setzer

14th Annual Family History Day (FHD) at the California State Archives on Saturday, October 13, 2012

Family History Day is a FREE day for the public to learn the basics of genealogical research from the experts. The event will have the following seminars and activities. 

• “Insider” Tours of the State Archives.
• Keynote: Genealogy Basics – the Constant Companion of the Family Historian by Lisa B. Lee. Armories & Ordinaries: Coats of Arms for Genealogists by Sebastian Nelson.
• Beginning Genealogy - The trip of a Lifetime! by Glenda G. Lloyd.
• Carved in Stone: Cemetery Research by Pamela Dallas.
• Census Records - The Backbone of American Genealogy by Glenda G. Lloyd.
• Conducting Original Research by Barbara Leak.
• Eastern European Research Parts 1 & 2 by Lynn Brown.
• Family History Center – Your Local Genealogy Resource by Ed Lucky.
• Family History Software Comparison by Marian Kile, Linda Lucky & Linda Todd.
• Finding Gold(stein) - Jewish Genealogy 101 by Victoria Fisch & Jeremy Frankel.
• Finding Your Black Ancestors, an Introduction by Lisa B. Lee.
• Genealogy Research - as Close as Your Genealogical Society by Gwen Myers & Cat Nielsen.
• Introduction to FamilySearch.org by Dan Peay.
• Introduction to German Research by Shirley Riemer.
• Introduction to the USGenWeb.org Project by Joy Fisher.
• Introduction to Using Maps for Genealogical Research by Melinda Kashuba.
• Meet Ancestors in your Mailbox: Correspondence in your Mailbox by Pamela Dallas.
• Panels – “Libraries & Archives” & “Online Resources”.
• State Archives Preservation Lab Tours by Juan Ramos & Kevin Turner.
• Unclutter! By Cath Madden Trindle.
• Using Genealogical Forms, or keeping your genealogy out of the Dumpster by Melinda Kashuba.
• Using Google in your Genealogical Research by Linda Todd.

Family History Day

California State Archives

1020 “O” Street, Sacramento

Saturday, October 13, 2012

8:30am - 4:30pm

Blog: http://fhdnewsline.blogspot.com

Email: fhdmailbox@gmail.com

Posted by Ron Setzer