Every summer, these two restless wanderers, Carpenter and Riemer, go snooping around in Germany, scratching for whatever snippets of information can be found – anything new, different, odd, or perplexing – all in the fields of German genealogy, German history, and German culture. Now comes their winter excursion.
Just three days before the Sacramento German Genealogy Society (SGGS) meeting on January 22nd, the pair will have returned, breathless, from having attended the five-day German track of the annual Salt Lake Institute in Salt Lake City. At this meeting, with their heads bubbling with whatever “neat stuff” they have come away with, they will lay out and discuss as fresh discoveries for all to see, hear, and digest.
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: St. Marks Methodist Church, 2391 St. Marks Way, Sacramento
Meetings are held in MacMurdo Hall, on the basement level. An elevator is available. Guests are welcome. Attendees are advised 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.
Attendees are also welcome to attend the “Study Group,” a small group that meets on the same day 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.
Stop by the Sacramento German Genealogy Society website for more information.
submitted by the SGGS
Posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
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Thursday, January 17, 2013
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Society Saturday - Wikis for Genealogists Webinar Reprise Presented by Thomas MacEntee
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DATE: [New Day] Thursday, January 10, 2013
PLACE: [New Place] Christ Community Church, 5025 Manzanita Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608. Google Map link and see image below.
TIME: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
PROGRAM: Wikis for Genealogists presented by Thomas MacEntee*. While many think of a wiki as an on-line, collaborative encyclopedia, wikis can be used by genealogists to document their genealogy and collaborate with other researchers or family members. Learn the various wiki platforms and the basics of setting up a wiki. Note: This presentation will be the CD version of Thomas's live webinar conducted on August 8, 2012 in collaboration with Legacy Family Tree webinars. Webinar handouts will be available with permission of the presenter.
FREE, everyone is welcome so bring a friend.
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*Read more here and here about Thomas MacEntee, the featured speaker at the Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society Spring Seminar on Saturday, March 16, 2013. Registration details coming soon.
posted by Denise H. Richmond
Society Saturday - Great Moves for Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society
Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society will be on the move in 2013 (if not already). An exhaustive and lengthy search for a new location for monthly gatherings ably conducted by members Richard Hanson, Lois Shumaker and Marilyn Ulbricht has concluded. Following site visits, the Board approved a new day and two new locations for Board, General Membership and Workshop meetings. If you're a regular at any of these meetings, you already understand the necessity for the moves. The community room at the grocery store where the board meetings were held was free but at the discretion of the manager so bumping was always a concern. The historic schoolhouse where the general membership meetings were held had a nominal rental fee but it lacked adequate space, handicapped accessibility features, a paved and lighted parking lot, and reliable heating and air conditioning. The former workshop location was free but adequate parking became an issue.
Scheduling issues at the new locations precluded Root Cellar from having only one location and the same day for all meetings. However, the sites had nearly all items on our must-have list and the Board didn't want to pass up these opportunities. Change isn't easy but hopefully members will be just as impressed with the new locations and adapt to the new schedule.
Not surprisingly, the new locations mean increased rental fees for Root Cellar. The Board continues to be vigilant with the Society budget, making ongoing adjustments for such increases while being mindful of maintaining reasonable membership fees.
Please read the the following information carefully and make a note on your new 2013 calendar. Don't hesitate to contact Root Cellar at rootcellarsgs@gmail.com if you have any questions or comments. Let us know what you think!
Board of Directors Meetings - new location/day (effective December 2012)
Meets 1st Thursday of the month
10:00a.m. - noon
Sylvan Community Center (across from Old Schoolhouse)
7521 Community Drive at Sylvan Road [Google Map]
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
General Membership Meetings - new location/day (effective January 2013)
Meets 2nd Thursday September - June
7:00p.m. - 8:30p.m.
Christ Community Church
5025 Manzanita Avenue [Google Map]
Carmichael, CA 95608
Workshop - new location only (effective November 2012)
Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month year-round
1:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.
Sylvan Community Center (across from Old Schoolhouse)
7521 Community Drive at Sylvan Road [Google Map]
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
posted by Denise H. Richmond
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Root Cellar Holiday Celebration
...The stockings were hung by the family tree with care, in hopes that my ancestors would soon be there....in my genealogy software program with vitals entered; images scanned, entered and visible; and citations that ESM would drool over!!
Come all with your bells on to the next Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society membership meeting and holiday party:
Wednesday, December 12th
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Citrus Heights Community Clubhouse 6921 Sylvan Road
Bring a genealogically-useful "stocking-stuffer" for the gift exchange!
Buy a raffle ticket to win a prize!
Be of good cheer and enjoy the evening's holiday merriment!
Image Source: Microsoft Clipart
posted by Denise H. Richmond
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Wednesday, December 12th
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Citrus Heights Community Clubhouse 6921 Sylvan Road
Bring a genealogically-useful "stocking-stuffer" for the gift exchange!
Buy a raffle ticket to win a prize!
Be of good cheer and enjoy the evening's holiday merriment!
Image Source: Microsoft Clipart
posted by Denise H. Richmond
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Translation Help with ViewMate at the Jewish Genealogical Society of Sacramento
Need help with translations of historical or family documents? Consider the Viewmate program.
"An Introduction to ViewMate" will be presented at the Jewish Genealogical Society of Sacramento on Sunday, November 18, 2012 starting at 10 a.m.
Gary Sandler will talk about the award-winning ViewMate program he helped create. The program, found at www.JewishGen.org, offers free translations of old passports, postcards, gravestones, official documents and more. Sandler has been the programmer for ViewMate and will introduce its features and capabilities. It has helped thousands of people move past brick walls in their family research.
About the Speaker
Gary Sandler has been a computer guy and project planner for over 30 years. His interest in genealogy sprang from his curiosity about whether he was related to the actor Adam Sandler. He has been applying his obsessive-compulsive behaviors to researching and documenting his Russian, Lithuanian and Polish roots for over a dozen years. In 2006-07, Sandler worked with Steve Morse to create the “Gold Form” one-step tool for searching Ellis Island passenger records.
All are welcome to attend the Sunday, November 18th 10 a.m. meeting at the Albert Einstein Residence Center,1935 Wright Road, Sacramento.
For more information about the Jewish Genealogical Society of Sacramento, visit www.jgss.org or e-mail Mort Rumberg at mortrumberg1@earthlink.net.
Submitted by Mort Rumberg
Posted by Denise H. Richmond
"An Introduction to ViewMate" will be presented at the Jewish Genealogical Society of Sacramento on Sunday, November 18, 2012 starting at 10 a.m.
Gary Sandler will talk about the award-winning ViewMate program he helped create. The program, found at www.JewishGen.org, offers free translations of old passports, postcards, gravestones, official documents and more. Sandler has been the programmer for ViewMate and will introduce its features and capabilities. It has helped thousands of people move past brick walls in their family research.
About the Speaker
Gary Sandler has been a computer guy and project planner for over 30 years. His interest in genealogy sprang from his curiosity about whether he was related to the actor Adam Sandler. He has been applying his obsessive-compulsive behaviors to researching and documenting his Russian, Lithuanian and Polish roots for over a dozen years. In 2006-07, Sandler worked with Steve Morse to create the “Gold Form” one-step tool for searching Ellis Island passenger records.
All are welcome to attend the Sunday, November 18th 10 a.m. meeting at the Albert Einstein Residence Center,1935 Wright Road, Sacramento.
For more information about the Jewish Genealogical Society of Sacramento, visit www.jgss.org or e-mail Mort Rumberg at mortrumberg1@earthlink.net.
Submitted by Mort Rumberg
Posted by Denise H. Richmond
Friday, October 26, 2012
November Membership Program Presents Abe Lincoln
Membership Meeting and Program
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
7:00p.m. - 8:30p.m.
Citrus Heights Community Clubhouse
6921 Sylvan Road, Citrus Heights, CA
Join us for an evening about "The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln" presented by Arnold Kunst. 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 country 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 Lincoln 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!
About the Speaker
Arnold Kunst, 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-tuned his speaking skills with Toastmasters International. His Lincoln presentations, as well as his recently-published Lincoln 365, arose 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 Carolee Jones, Program Chairperson
posted by Denise H. Richmond
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Society Saturday: Lisa B. Lee to Speak in September
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On Wednesday, September 12, 2012, Lisa B. Lee will present How to Prepare a Genealogy Legacy for your Online Presence. You've heard the saying that "anything you put on the internet will be there forever". Well, have you thought about the online presence you'd like to leave after you're gone? Whether it be a blog, family tree, Website, or YouTube video, tonight's program will help you consider what steps you need to take now to ensure that the stories you've left for the world to see will continue to be there for your descendants to find them. We'll discuss where & how to leave passwords, arranging for registration & renewal fees; writing your own obituary and how and where to post it. We cannot control when we're going to die, but we may be able to ensure that our legacy endures long after we're gone.
About the Speaker
Professional genealogist, Lisa B. Lee, is owner of GotGenealogy.com, a Website designed to help genealogists make the most of their online searches. A graduate of the National Institute for Genealogical Studies (University of Toronto), she obtained her PLCGS with certificates in U.S., Canadian and Irish genealogy and methodology. Since the inception of ExpertConnect, by Ancestry.com in 2009, Ms. Lee was one of the original Experts, and conducted professional research for clients in the U.S. and Europe, until the demise of ExpertConnect in Early 2011. In addition to the Got Genealogy Gazette, dozens of her articles have been published in numerous genealogical journals and newsletters in North America.
Ms. Lee speaks and conducts workshops at genealogical societies and conferences in the U.S. and Canada where her animated style, infinite knowledge of everything internet, wit and perverted humor ensure that attendees will not only learn a lot but will have fun doing so. All of her workshops feature a free raffle where attendees can win valuable prizes, and if you ask her a genealogical question she can’t answer, you’ll win an awesome reward. Mind you, your question has to be pretty hard to stump her, especially since she’s memorized the internet by heart. If genealogy isn’t fun, then why do it? She invites you to join her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/got.genealogy? She may be contacted at Lisa@GotGenealogy.com.
Details:
Date: Wednesday, Sep 12, 2012Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pmDetails:
Location: Citrus Heights
Community Clubhouse 6921 Sylvan Road, Citrus Heights
Cost: Priceless - Free, guests welcome
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posted by Denise H. Richmond
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Lisa B. Lee to Speak at El Dorado Hills Genealogical Society
On WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2012 please come to the regular monthly El Dorado Hills Genealogical Society meeting in the community room at the El Dorado Hills Branch Library, 7455 Silva Valley Parkway. The meeting begins promptly at 6:15p.m.. We encourage you to arrive at 6:00 p.m. or earlier to become acquainted with our members.
Our speaker this month is LISA B. LEE who will speak on "FINDING YOUR UNFINDABLES - TECHNIQUES FOR USING ONLINE RESOURCES." We are very fortunate to have Lisa B. Lee, a professional genealogist, the owner of www.gotgenealogy.com, and publisher of the monthly newsletter, The Got Genealogy Gazette. She will make the trip from Oakland to talk with us about how to search for the"‘UNFINDABLES".
Lisa speaks and conducts workshops at genealogical societies and conferences in the U.S. and Canada where her animated style, infinite knowledge of everything internet, ensures us that we will not only learn a lot, but will have fun doing so. Our membership always welcomes visitors. If you have any questions email us at EDHGS@yahoo.com.
submitted by Marilyn Peters
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
Our speaker this month is LISA B. LEE who will speak on "FINDING YOUR UNFINDABLES - TECHNIQUES FOR USING ONLINE RESOURCES." We are very fortunate to have Lisa B. Lee, a professional genealogist, the owner of www.gotgenealogy.com, and publisher of the monthly newsletter, The Got Genealogy Gazette. She will make the trip from Oakland to talk with us about how to search for the"‘UNFINDABLES".
Lisa speaks and conducts workshops at genealogical societies and conferences in the U.S. and Canada where her animated style, infinite knowledge of everything internet, ensures us that we will not only learn a lot, but will have fun doing so. Our membership always welcomes visitors. If you have any questions email us at EDHGS@yahoo.com.
submitted by Marilyn Peters
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Root Cellar's General Meeting
Some of the items displayed during the "Show and Tell" portion of Root Cellar's general meeting on Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
An assortment of items given to a member by a distant cousin. A connection made with Great Grandparents.
Baptism dresses that crossed several generations.
A rescued photograph of an ancestor in the mid-19th century. Computer enhancement of the tin negative seen in the lower left portion of the frame.
And, a "What is it?" found on a family farm in Minnesota. Dates from the 1920s or so, but unsure what exactly it is.
Posted by Ron Setzer
An assortment of items given to a member by a distant cousin. A connection made with Great Grandparents.
Baptism dresses that crossed several generations.
A rescued photograph of an ancestor in the mid-19th century. Computer enhancement of the tin negative seen in the lower left portion of the frame.
And, a "What is it?" found on a family farm in Minnesota. Dates from the 1920s or so, but unsure what exactly it is.
Posted by Ron Setzer
Saturday, January 21, 2012
You're Invited! Books--Online and Old in Roseville
All are invited to hear Jim Rader speak at the next Roseville Genealogical Society meeting:
When: Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Where: Maidu Senior Center, 1550 Maidu Dr., Roseville, California
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Program: Old Genealogy Books Online
About the Speaker
Jim Rader has been teaching computerized genealogy to senior citizens and other interested students for the past ten years as a California Credentialed Adult Education Teacher. He has been a guest lecturer for genealogy groups for the past 20 years, with an extensive range of topics. Mr. Rader has researched extensively his own surname and has guided others in doing the same. He started the quarterly "RaderRamblings" which he published for ten years. During that time he also published The Second Attempt to collect ALL of the Rader, Reader, Roder, Reeder, Rotter families in Anerica 1995. Since then he has published many books, including John Henry Rotter 1732-1812, His Children and Grandchildren (2006), and Henry Rader, Died In the Civil War (2010).
Jim conducts the One Name study for the Rader surname at the Guild of One name Studies, where he completed the training in Advanced One-Name Studies Jim is also the coordinator for the Rader surname study at Family Tree DNA. Jim Rader's two websites are http://www.rader.org/ and ttp://www.jimrader.com/, which are his tools for sharing genealogy information worldwide. He is retired after working for 48 years as a civil engineer, mainframe computer, programmer, financial manger, and adult education teacher.
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
When: Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Where: Maidu Senior Center, 1550 Maidu Dr., Roseville, California
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Program: Old Genealogy Books Online
About the Speaker
Jim Rader has been teaching computerized genealogy to senior citizens and other interested students for the past ten years as a California Credentialed Adult Education Teacher. He has been a guest lecturer for genealogy groups for the past 20 years, with an extensive range of topics. Mr. Rader has researched extensively his own surname and has guided others in doing the same. He started the quarterly "RaderRamblings" which he published for ten years. During that time he also published The Second Attempt to collect ALL of the Rader, Reader, Roder, Reeder, Rotter families in Anerica 1995. Since then he has published many books, including John Henry Rotter 1732-1812, His Children and Grandchildren (2006), and Henry Rader, Died In the Civil War (2010).
Jim conducts the One Name study for the Rader surname at the Guild of One name Studies, where he completed the training in Advanced One-Name Studies Jim is also the coordinator for the Rader surname study at Family Tree DNA. Jim Rader's two websites are http://www.rader.org/ and ttp://www.jimrader.com/, which are his tools for sharing genealogy information worldwide. He is retired after working for 48 years as a civil engineer, mainframe computer, programmer, financial manger, and adult education teacher.
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
Saturday, November 5, 2011
You're Invited to the Fixing Flawed Fotos Presentation
If you have faded, scratched, spotted or over-exposed photos then help is on the way!
All are invited to hear Sandra Hart speak at the next Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society meeting.
See you there!
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
All are invited to hear Sandra Hart speak at the next Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society meeting.
- Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2011
- Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pm
- Place: Citrus Heights Community Clubhouse, 6921 Sylvan Road, Citrus Heights, California
- Program: "Using Photoshop Elements for Genealogy"
- Contact: Sandi Benward (916) 412-3511
See you there!
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
You're Invited! Sacramento Cemeteries - People and History Presentation
All are invited to hear William (Bill) Pettite speak at the Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society meeting.
William (Bill) Pettite was a probate judge and coroner in Idaho. He has earned many rewards for his lifelong community involvement, including the 1999 Promotion of History Award from the Sacramento County Historical Society and the National Preservation Award from the Daughters of the American Revolution. One of his great accomplishments was to prepare historical information on some of the cemeteries in Sacramento County as a community service. One such endeavor was the history of East Lawn Memorial Park, located on Folsom Blvd in East Sacramento.
Come listen as Bill tells us about the cemeteries and people who are buried there, including Ancil Hoffman, Effie Yeaw, Newton Earp, military heroes, gypsies, and more.
Posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
- When: Wednesday, October 12, 2011
- Where: Citrus Heights Community Clubhouse, 6921 Sylvan Road, Citrus Heights, CA
- Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pm
- Program: "Those Were The Days", people buried in our region
- Contact: Sandi Benward (916) 412-351
William (Bill) Pettite was a probate judge and coroner in Idaho. He has earned many rewards for his lifelong community involvement, including the 1999 Promotion of History Award from the Sacramento County Historical Society and the National Preservation Award from the Daughters of the American Revolution. One of his great accomplishments was to prepare historical information on some of the cemeteries in Sacramento County as a community service. One such endeavor was the history of East Lawn Memorial Park, located on Folsom Blvd in East Sacramento.
Come listen as Bill tells us about the cemeteries and people who are buried there, including Ancil Hoffman, Effie Yeaw, Newton Earp, military heroes, gypsies, and more.
Posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
Monday, October 10, 2011
You're Invited! Jews of India Presentation
All are invited to hear Yael Numark speak at the Jewish Genealogical Society of Sacramento meeting.
Yael Numark is a Sacramentan born in Mumbai (Bombay) who will discuss the legacy and history of India's Jewish communities. Yael says many of the same Jewish traditions found throughout the world would be found in Mumbai's eight synagogues, although there are also traditions specific to India. The written record of Jews in India goes back to the 1700s.
For more information about the Jewish Genealogical Society of Sacramento, visit www.jgss.org or send an e-mail to jgs_sacramento@yahoo.com.
Posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
- When: Sunday, October 16, 2011
- Where: Albert Einstein Residence Center, 1935 Wright Street, Sacramento
- Time: 10 a.m.
- Program: Jews of India
Yael Numark is a Sacramentan born in Mumbai (Bombay) who will discuss the legacy and history of India's Jewish communities. Yael says many of the same Jewish traditions found throughout the world would be found in Mumbai's eight synagogues, although there are also traditions specific to India. The written record of Jews in India goes back to the 1700s.
For more information about the Jewish Genealogical Society of Sacramento, visit www.jgss.org or send an e-mail to jgs_sacramento@yahoo.com.
Posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
Saturday, September 24, 2011
You're Invited! Climbing Brick Walls in Roseville
All are invited to hear Glenda Gardner Lloyd speak at the Roseville Genealogical Society meeting.
Glenda Gardner Lloyd is a fourth generation Californian; she grew up on a cattle ranch in northeastern California and attended a one-room county school. She received her BA from the University of California at Santa Barbara and her MA from California State University, Sacramento. She taught elementary school and worked as a reading specialist for 38 years.
Genealogy is her hobby and passion. Glenda helped organized Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society and was their first president. She has taught genealogy classes through San Juan Adult Education School for the past 25 years and participates in local seminars for the California State Archives, Sacramento Regional Family Center, and Sacramento Public Library. She has lectured for the Salt Lake Institute and does workshops for many local societies.
Etc:
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
- When: Tuesday, September 27, 2011
- Where: Maidu Senior Center, 1550 Maidu Dr., Roseville, California
- Time: 1 pm - 3 pm
- Program: Climbing Brick Walls
Glenda Gardner Lloyd is a fourth generation Californian; she grew up on a cattle ranch in northeastern California and attended a one-room county school. She received her BA from the University of California at Santa Barbara and her MA from California State University, Sacramento. She taught elementary school and worked as a reading specialist for 38 years.
Genealogy is her hobby and passion. Glenda helped organized Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society and was their first president. She has taught genealogy classes through San Juan Adult Education School for the past 25 years and participates in local seminars for the California State Archives, Sacramento Regional Family Center, and Sacramento Public Library. She has lectured for the Salt Lake Institute and does workshops for many local societies.
Etc:
- Please complete your Surname cards and bring them to the meeting.
- Our newsletter will be at this meeting. For those of you who receive it by mail, come to the meeting and pick up one to save us from mailing it to you. They will be at the Membership table.
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
Monday, September 19, 2011
You're Invited! Beginning Writing Presentation
You will be busy this coming Wednesday. After attending the Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society workshop on Wednesday, September 21st, head to El Dorado Hills.
All are welcome to hear Marian Kile speak at the next El Dorado Hills Genealogical Society meeting.
Plan to arrive 15+ minutes early in order to have a chance to chat with fellow genealogy enthusiasts. The short business meeting will start promptly at 6:15 p.m. Visitors are welcome at these 3rd Wednesday of each month evening meetings. If you have questions, please send us an email.
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
All are welcome to hear Marian Kile speak at the next El Dorado Hills Genealogical Society meeting.
- Date: Wednesday, September 21
- Time: 6:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Place: El Dorado Hills Branch Library community room, 7455 Silva Valley Pkwy., El Dorado Hills
- Topic: Beginning Writing
Plan to arrive 15+ minutes early in order to have a chance to chat with fellow genealogy enthusiasts. The short business meeting will start promptly at 6:15 p.m. Visitors are welcome at these 3rd Wednesday of each month evening meetings. If you have questions, please send us an email.
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
Saturday, September 17, 2011
UPDATE - You're Invited! Searching Secrets to Ancestry.com Presentation
New speaker and topic.
All are welcome to hear Victoria Fisch speak at the Jewish Genealogical Society meeting. Victoria will step in due to the illness of the previously scheduled speaker.
About the Speaker
Victoria Fisch is the current president of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Sacramento and is the northern California editor of the Western States Jewish History Journal. She is currently editing a book on the historical Jewish community of Santa Cruz, and is a researcher of the Jews of the Gold Rush. Her Ancestry.com trees contain thousands of individuals and her experience with this website has given her insight into how to make it work for you. During her talk Monday evening she'll go online with Ancestry.com.
For more information, visit the Jewish Genealogical Society of Sacramento website or send us an e-mail.
See you there!
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
All are welcome to hear Victoria Fisch speak at the Jewish Genealogical Society meeting. Victoria will step in due to the illness of the previously scheduled speaker.
- Date: Monday, September 19th
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Place: Albert Einstein Residence Center, 1935 Wright St., Sacramento
- Topic: "Searching Secrets to Ancestry.com"
About the Speaker
Victoria Fisch is the current president of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Sacramento and is the northern California editor of the Western States Jewish History Journal. She is currently editing a book on the historical Jewish community of Santa Cruz, and is a researcher of the Jews of the Gold Rush. Her Ancestry.com trees contain thousands of individuals and her experience with this website has given her insight into how to make it work for you. During her talk Monday evening she'll go online with Ancestry.com.
For more information, visit the Jewish Genealogical Society of Sacramento website or send us an e-mail.
See you there!
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
You're Invited! Nisanen Indians and Genealogy Presentation
Visitors are welcome to hear April Moore at the next Placer County Genealogy Society (PCGS) regular monthly meeting,
April Moore is an indigenous Nisenan Maidu and Welmelti Washoe of California; she was born and raised in the Auburn area. Her family maintained much of the native culture, meaning they were traditionally taught by their grandparents and elders. She is active within the Maidu/Washoe culture and involved with the Maidu Traditionalists, a group preserving the Maidu songs and traditional dances as well as preserving the knowledge of assembling regalia used in the dances.
Her cultural background enabled her to become a Chapa-De Indian Health board member. She retired from twenty-eight years of service to the Placer Hills Union School District over four years ago. One of her jobs was the Indian Education coordinator, cultural educator, resource person, and tutor for the numerous Native American students within the district. She also conducted demonstrations on Maidu culture and lecture at surrounding schools. She worked as an archaeological technician/Native American monitor in Placer County, Nevada County and Sacramento County as well as with the U.S. Forest Service. She participated with Placer County Museum system, Maidu Museum and the Coloma State Park (Gold Discovery Park) and various historical and civic groups, which included demonstrations and lectures on Maidu culture.
Recently she has been involved with the Federal Regulatory Commission re-licensing process for Pacific Gas & Electric, Nevada Irrigation District and Placer County Water Agency as a representative for the Nisenan Maidu in the service area. Along with other community folks they have developed Historical Properties and Native American Traditional Cultural properties guidelines which will assist the agencies in any sensitive areas, historical as well as aboriginal history and pre-historical issues.
Her brother, Alan Wallace, and she have been working with Sierra Native Alliance teaching the Nisenan Maidu language to interested people (youth as well). They have also been compiling family history and documenting culturally sensitive sites in their traditional homelands (Maidu & Washoe). She feels that it is her purpose and duty as a Nisenan Maidu to keep their lifeways, knowledge and language alive and to encourage others to remember who they are and help them to broaden their knowledge and take pride in their aboriginal heritage. It is also important to educate others of their rich culture and make aware that there are still Native peoples who still practice and live their culture.
For more information on the Society, its Study Group, Family TreeMaker User Group and regular meeting activity, see the Society's Web page or call toll free at 1-866-894-2076.
See you there!
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
- Date: Thursday, September 22nd
- Time: 7 pm
- Place: Beecher Room of the Auburn Library, 350 Nevada Street, Auburn
- Topic: "Nisanen Indians and Genealogy"
April Moore is an indigenous Nisenan Maidu and Welmelti Washoe of California; she was born and raised in the Auburn area. Her family maintained much of the native culture, meaning they were traditionally taught by their grandparents and elders. She is active within the Maidu/Washoe culture and involved with the Maidu Traditionalists, a group preserving the Maidu songs and traditional dances as well as preserving the knowledge of assembling regalia used in the dances.
Her cultural background enabled her to become a Chapa-De Indian Health board member. She retired from twenty-eight years of service to the Placer Hills Union School District over four years ago. One of her jobs was the Indian Education coordinator, cultural educator, resource person, and tutor for the numerous Native American students within the district. She also conducted demonstrations on Maidu culture and lecture at surrounding schools. She worked as an archaeological technician/Native American monitor in Placer County, Nevada County and Sacramento County as well as with the U.S. Forest Service. She participated with Placer County Museum system, Maidu Museum and the Coloma State Park (Gold Discovery Park) and various historical and civic groups, which included demonstrations and lectures on Maidu culture.
Recently she has been involved with the Federal Regulatory Commission re-licensing process for Pacific Gas & Electric, Nevada Irrigation District and Placer County Water Agency as a representative for the Nisenan Maidu in the service area. Along with other community folks they have developed Historical Properties and Native American Traditional Cultural properties guidelines which will assist the agencies in any sensitive areas, historical as well as aboriginal history and pre-historical issues.
Her brother, Alan Wallace, and she have been working with Sierra Native Alliance teaching the Nisenan Maidu language to interested people (youth as well). They have also been compiling family history and documenting culturally sensitive sites in their traditional homelands (Maidu & Washoe). She feels that it is her purpose and duty as a Nisenan Maidu to keep their lifeways, knowledge and language alive and to encourage others to remember who they are and help them to broaden their knowledge and take pride in their aboriginal heritage. It is also important to educate others of their rich culture and make aware that there are still Native peoples who still practice and live their culture.
For more information on the Society, its Study Group, Family TreeMaker User Group and regular meeting activity, see the Society's Web page or call toll free at 1-866-894-2076.
See you there!
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Society Sunday - Meet-up at Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society
What's going on here?
Find out on Wednesday, September 14, 2011
7pm-8:30pm
Citrus Heights Community Clubhouse
6921 Sylvan Way
Citrus Heights
More info: Sandi Benward 916-412-3511
Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society will host Linda Johnson, Senior Archivist at the California State Archives. Linda will describe the many types of county records held at the Archives and answer audience questions. Please come and bring a friend to hear about county resources in an unexpected place.
Linda began her own family history search in 1988 when enrolled in an undergraduate class at CSU, Sacramento. She went on to receive her Master of Arts degree in Public History in 1993. As a graduate student, she interned at the California State Archives for three years and at the San Joaquin County Historical Society for 6 months. After graduation, she worked as assistant archivist at the Center for Sacramento History followed by collections manager for the manuscript and archival collections at Shields Library, UC Davis.
In October 1997, Linda accepted a position at the California State Archives, where she has worked in a variety of program areas. She is currently the Reference Coordinator and has responsibility for all activities related to the Reference Program. Linda has participated in the annual Family History Day since its inception in 1999 and will be a speaker this year. In addition to the Family History Day engagements, she has been a presenter at several local genealogical and historical societies.
Reminder - Family History Day at the California State Archives
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Get your notebooks ready and prepare your period costume!
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
Society Sunday - Learn Social Networking at Roseville Genealogical Society
The Roseville Genealogical Society invites you to its next meeting.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Maidu Senior Center, 1550 Maidu Dr., Roseville, CA
1pm -3 pm
Program: Social Networking for the Genealogist presented by Tamara Noe
Social Networking for the Genealogist will cover a variety of technology tools that can be used to further your research by connecting with others.
Tamara Noe has been a volunteer at the Sacramento Regional Family History Center for over 9 years and is currently serving as a supervisor. She is also a writer for and the current editor of the Roseville Genealogical Society's newsletter. She has been teaching beginning, intermediate, and research genealogy classes as well as PowerPoint classes for the past 5 years. Always looking for ways to use technology in genealogy research, she recently finished taking a 6 week course on how to use social media in genealogy research.
Also, have you filled out your surnames cards yet? If so, please bring them to the meeting. If not, please fill them out and get them in.
Please sign in at the Senior desk and also at our table.
Everyone is welcome. Hope to see you there.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Maidu Senior Center, 1550 Maidu Dr., Roseville, CA
1pm -3 pm
Program: Social Networking for the Genealogist presented by Tamara Noe
Social Networking for the Genealogist will cover a variety of technology tools that can be used to further your research by connecting with others.
Tamara Noe has been a volunteer at the Sacramento Regional Family History Center for over 9 years and is currently serving as a supervisor. She is also a writer for and the current editor of the Roseville Genealogical Society's newsletter. She has been teaching beginning, intermediate, and research genealogy classes as well as PowerPoint classes for the past 5 years. Always looking for ways to use technology in genealogy research, she recently finished taking a 6 week course on how to use social media in genealogy research.
Also, have you filled out your surnames cards yet? If so, please bring them to the meeting. If not, please fill them out and get them in.
Please sign in at the Senior desk and also at our table.
Everyone is welcome. Hope to see you there.
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
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