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Wednesday, May 1
Palm Springs Genealogical Society (Genealogical Society Meetings)
10:00 am Palm Springs Library Learning Center, 300 South Sunrise Way, Palm Springs CA 92262
Genealogy Do-Over: A Year of Learning from Mistakes - Thomas MacEntee
Nine months of the year the Palm Springs Genealogical Society has an informative speaker. Meetings through May 2024 will be held in the Learning Center at the Palm Springs Library, 300 South Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, California 92262 at 10:00 am.
During the summer of 2024, meetings will be held on Zoom at 9:30 am.
* This meeting is in-person only. |
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Saturday, May 4
Homestead Museum (Local Event)
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm 15415 East Don Julian Road City of Industry, California 91745
An Afternoon in the Gardens (In-Person Event)
Explore the Workman House on a self-guided tour and discover the early history of the Workman and Temple Family.
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Monday, May 6
Corona Genealogical Society (Genealogical Society Meetings)
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Corona Public Library, 650 S Main St, Corona CA 92882
Beware! The Enchanted Forest: Perils and Pitfalls of Online Trees - Jean Wilcox Hibben, PhD *
When is it safe to get information from an online tree? Here we will discuss where these trees can be found, how to assess them for reliability, how to cite them, how to use them for clues to further your research, and more. Not all online trees are created equal, but most can be evaluated with a few simple steps: don’t become victim to the enchantment of an apparent pot of gold. Good for beginner to intermediate researchers.
* This meeting will be in person only. |
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Saturday, May 11
San Diego Genealogical Society (Webinar)
10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Two Sessions with Lisa Medina
Session 1: Intro to Mexican Genealogy Research
This lecture offers an introduction into important foundational concepts in Mexican genealogy research (names, jurisdictions and governmental entities, language resources, etc.), as well as an overview of the abundant church and civil records available online.
Session 2: Researching Alta California Ancestors: Key Records and Repositories in Southern California
Did you know there are many historical records with great genealogical value to explore right here in Southern California? In this lecture, we will review key records and repositories that are local to San Diego, Riverside, and Los Angeles counties. We will also cover important historical events and context to help identify additional resources for your research.
Click here to register for this event.
The public is always welcome! |
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Saturday, May 11
Pomona Valley Genealogical Society (Genealogical Society Meetings)
2:00 pm
Topic & Speaker Info Not Available
The Pomona Valley Genealogical Society currently holds online meetings
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Monday, May 13
Temecula Valley Genealogical Society (Genealogical Society Meetings)
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
Female Pioneers in Riverside - Dr. Desiree Reedus
Join us for an enlightening presentation celebrating the early female medical pioneers of Riverside and beyond. Delve into the remarkable journeys of these trailblazing women who defied societal norms to pursue careers in medicine. Discover the profound impact of their legacies on the medical field and how they paved the way for innovative approaches to healthcare.
This is a hybrid meeting. For Zoom access email:
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Wednesday, May 15
Southern California Genealogical Society (Webinar)
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Digital Librry on American Slavery & Related Projects from Across the South - Diane L. Richard
The DLAS platform focuses on slave petitions, runaway slave advertisements, and includes a cutting-edge project for NC Bills of Sale. Then, an overview of other existing runaway slave advertisement websites and where bills of sale are found for additional select states is given. Other related projects are also discussed.
The time listed for the webinar is Pacific Time.
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Wednesday, May 15
Genealogical Society of North Orange County (Genealogical Society Meetings)
7:00 pm
Who Is That DNA Mystery Match? - Diane Henriks *
General membership meetings are held in the evening on the third Wednesday of the month, excluding either July or August (depending on the Seminar schedule) and December. Meetings are followed by a guest speaker, who presents on a topic of interest to family historians and genealogists of all levels.
Guests are welcome to attend their first meeting for free.
For more information about the the Genealogical Society of North Orange County California, visit
www.gsnocc.org
* This meeting is being held virtually only. |
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Saturday, May 18
South Orange County California County Genealogical Society (Genealogical Society Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 27976 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Hunting Your Heritage in the Unknown Branches - Kristi Sexton *
Looking for that elusive puzzle piece to complete your Family Tree Puzzle? Sometimes it isn’t always found in the usual or easy places. There are strategies that can be used in order to root out the unknown information using branches of your tree you normally wouldn’t explore. This course teaches you how to review collateral relatives; neighbors; and other vital sources to find the missing link. Good for Beginners and intermediate level.
* This event is in-person only
Go to the SOCCGS website at https://soccgs.org/ for more information.
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Saturday, May 18
Homestead Museum (Local Event)
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm 15415 East Don Julian Road City of Industry, California 91745
Behind-the-Scenes Tour (In-Person Event)
What's in the basement you ask? This tour will show you! See the basements of both historic houses and other areas that are seldom seen by the public.
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Saturday, May 18
Moreno Valley Genealogical Society (Genealogical Society Meetings)
2:00 pm
Ancestry DNA Match Downloader - David Nowotnik
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Sunday, May 19
Questing Heirs Genealogical Society (Genealogical Society Meetings)
2:00 pm St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church 5306 E. Arbor Rd, Long Beach CA 90808
Topic & Speaker Info Not Available
Questing Heirs currently holds hybrid meetings. Join them in person at St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church in Long Beach or on Zoom on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 2:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, May 28
North San Diego County Genealogical Society (Genealogical Society Meetings)
10:00 am to 11:30 am Carlsbad Faraday Administration Building, 1635 Faraday Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Stories Among the Headstones: Researching in the Cemetery - Cheri Hudson Passey
Cemeteries provide more than birth and death dates. If we look carefully, we may find clues that lead to more details about the lives of our ancestors. Learn tips for researching in the cemetery and how to gather the stories among the headstones.
Cheri Hudson Passey is a Professional Genealogist, Instructor, Writer, Speaker, and owner of Carolina Girl Genealogy, LLC. Cheri hosts the YouTube genealogy chat show GenFriends and is a genealogical researcher for US Army Past Conflict Repatriations. She currently serves as NGS Vice President of Society & Organization Management.
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Tuesday, May 28
Glendora Genealogical Group (Genealogical Society Meetings)
6:00 pm La Fetra Center, 333 Foothill Blvd, Glendora CA 91741
Main Speaker: Using Family Search, Part 2 - Lynn Edwards
The program usually begins with a Refresher Course at 6 p.m., followed by the main speaker at 7 p.m.
Glendora Genealogical Group holds hybrid meetings. Join them in person at La Fetra Center in Glendora, or email a request to Steve Dugan at sjdugan@gmail.com, and he will send you the Zoom link for this meeting. |
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