Sneak Peek - How To Research Your European Roots

Researching 

Your 

European Roots 

At 

Jamboree 2019!

The 50th Jamboree Birthday Bash is excited to offer a full conference track tailored for European Research at our 50^th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree and the Genetic Genealogy Conferences.  These speakers will include Lisa Alzo, MFA, Kitty Munson Cooper, Fritz Juengling, PhD, AG, Peggy Lauritzen, AG, FOGS, Donald Coduto, Schelly Talalay Dardashti, Michael Lacopo, DVM, Kathy Meade, and Linda Serna. They will present on a variety of specialized topics designed to assist researchers to overcome brick walls, trace elusive European ancestors, and much more!

• The 10 Most Overlooked Records for Eastern European Research

• Crossing the Atlantic to Norway

• Researching Eastern European Roots: Over Here and Over There

• Polonia: Polish Research

• Finding Italian Genealogical Records

• Introductions to the Swedish Estate Inventory Records

• Jewish Genealogy for the Non-Jew

• Historical Events that Affected German Genealogical Research

• Meyer's Gazetteer Now Online, Indexed and Fully Searchable!

• Pennsylvania German Social History: Furthering Your Research By Understanding Your Ancestors

• Plain Folk - Researching Amish and Mennonite Families

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Early Bird Discount End

April 22, 2019

  

Southern California Genealogical Society

50th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree

www.genealogyjamboree.com

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Mondays' Meet The Speakers - Jamboree 2019

Jamie Lee McManus Mayhew, PLCGS 
California Cousins: Family History Research Services 

Jamie Lee McManus Mayhew, a California native, is a family genealogist, genealogical educator, occasional blogger, and professional researcher. She is active in numerous societies and organizations and has served as president of the California State Genealogical Alliance, Southern California Chapter APG, and the Genealogical Society of North Orange County California.

Presentations: 

• Let's Talk About Land! 

Kathy Meade 
ArkivDigital 

Kathy Meade is the North American representative for ArkivDigital, an online service that provides access to the Swedish historical records.

Presentations: 

• Search for Your Swedish Ancestors by Name Using ArkivDigital (Demo) 
• Introduction to the Swedish Estate Inventory Records 

Cheri Mello, MA 
Cheri Mello began dabbling in genealogy as a 5th grader with the U.S. History assignment. She began her active adult research over 25 years ago, after the death of her remaining grandparents. Her expertise ranges from various areas of America, to Portugal, as well as DNA, genealogy software, Find A Grave, and more!

Presentations: 

• Poorhouses in America and the Evolution of Rancho Los Amigos, Downey, CA 

Susan R Miller 
Susan R. Miller is the Director of Programs and Outreach for the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B). She is the editor of the award-winning New York Researcher, the NYG&B’s member magazine, a managing editor of the New York Family History Research Guide and Gazetteer. She has attended GRIP and numerous genealogy conferences. Sue lectures at regional and national programs. Outside of genealogy, Sue is a life-long sailor and a past Commodore of the Manhasset Bay Yacht Club.

Presentations: 

• New York Crash Course 1: Diving into Vital Records and State Censuses 
• New York Crash Course 2: Delving Deeper for Land and Probate Records

Southern California Genealogical Society

50th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree

www.genealogyjamboree.com

Socialmedia@scgsgenealogy.com

@scgsgenealogy, #SCGS2019, #SCGSJamboree50,

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REMINDER: FREE Webinar from SCGS: Saturday, March 2, 2019, 10:00 AM

Irish Research - What's New

FREE WEBINAR from SCGS

Register here:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1419583156741838083

Saturday, March 2, 2019, 10:00 AM (Pacific Time)

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION
It's a great time to be researching your Irish Ancestors! Although the loss of records at the Public Records Office in 1922 was devastating new records are becoming available almost weekly from multiple sources.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Donna Moughty has been conducting family research for over 25 years. She teaches and lectures on the Internet, Irish research, methodology and computer topics locally and at national and regional conferences and institutes. In addition, she provides consultations, research assistance and training.  Donna takes groups to Ireland each year to research and is the author of the "Quick Reference Guides for Irish Research."  Her blog can be found at www.moughty.com.

HANDOUT
A handout will be available shortly before the presentation. A link will be included in a reminder that will be sent the day before the session.

2019 Webinar Times

1^st Saturdays                                   3rd Wednesdays

10:00 AM Pacific                             6:00 PM Pacific

11:00 AM Mountain                        7:00 PM Mountain

12:00 PM Central                            8:00 PM Central

1:00 PM Eastern                              9:00 PM Eastern



ABOUT THE SCGS
JAMBOREE EXTENSION SERIES WEBINARS
A goal of the Southern California Genealogical Society is to offer educational opportunities to genealogists and family history enthusiasts everywhere. The Jamboree Extension Webinar Series helps delivers those opportunities.

COST
The initial webcast of each session is offered to the public free of charge. 

Webinars are archived and available only to SCGS members as a benefit of membership in the society. The webinar archive can be found at http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/webinar/archive-index.html.

UPCOMING WEBINARS
The list of upcoming webinars can be found at http://scgsgenealogy.com/webinar/jes-index.html.

JOIN SCGS TODAY
Learn about all the SCGS member benefits at http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/about/benefit-memb.html.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

View System Requirements

Please direct any questions to the SCGS Webinar Committee at Webinar@scgsgenealogy.com.

FREE Webinar from SCGS: Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 6:00 PM

One Touch Genealogy Research: 
How to Handle a Record Just Once.

FREE WEBINAR from SCGS

Register here:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/305658031037367299

Wednesday, March 20, 2019, 6:00 PM (Pacific Time)

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION
Do you get so excited when you find a new record for an ancestor that you forget to collect the information you need? Does that record shine and glitter so brightly that you are blinded to other vital clues you might need? Learn the “One Pass” approach to genealogy research and never get distracted again!

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Thomas MacEntee is a genealogy professional based in the United States, specializing in the use of technology and social media to improve genealogy research and as a way to connect with others in the family history community.

HANDOUT
A handout will be available shortly before the presentation. A link will be included in a reminder that will be sent the day before the session.


2019 Webinar Times

1^st Saturdays                                   3rd Wednesdays

10:00 AM Pacific                             6:00 PM Pacific

11:00 AM Mountain                        7:00 PM Mountain

12:00 PM Central                            8:00 PM Central

1:00 PM Eastern                              9:00 PM Eastern



ABOUT THE SCGS
JAMBOREE EXTENSION SERIES WEBINARS
A goal of the Southern California Genealogical Society is to offer educational opportunities to genealogists and family history enthusiasts everywhere. The Jamboree Extension Webinar Series helps delivers those opportunities.

COST
The initial webcast of each session is offered to the public free of charge. 

Webinars are archived and available only to SCGS members as a benefit of membership in the society. The webinar archive can be found at http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/webinar/archive-index.html.

UPCOMING WEBINARS
The list of upcoming webinars can be found at http://scgsgenealogy.com/webinar/jes-index.html.

JOIN SCGS TODAY
Learn about all the SCGS member benefits at http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/about/benefit-memb.html.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

View System Requirements

Please direct any questions to the SCGS Webinar Committee at Webinar@scgsgenealogy.com.

The Blogger Contest Is Open - Are you listed?

Jamboree 2019 

Social Media Blogger Badge Contest 

Calling all Genealogy Social Media Gurus... 

Tell everyone you’re on your way to Burbank for the 2019 Genealogy Jamboree 50th Birthday Bash & enter to WIN!

To Enter Your Blog 

Click Here!

The Jamboree 2019 Honorary Blog Roll

Daniel Horowitz - Speaker Badge - Searching for my Roots

Sue McNelly - Blogger Badge - KindredPast

Jenny Hawran - Blogger Badge - Like Herding Cats

J Paul Hawthorne - Blogger Badge - GeneaSpy

Lisa Gorrell - Blogger Badge - My Trails into the Past

Susan Roe - Blogger Badge - Family Foibles and History Hang Ups

Fresno County Genealogical Society - Blogger Badge - FCGS

Amy Urman - Blogger Badge - The Genealogy Search

Jen Tousey - Blogger Badge - Clan MacGregor Adventures

Diane Gould Hall - Blogger Badge - Michigan Family Trails

Southern California Genealogical Society

50th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree

www.genealogyjamboree.com

Socialmedia@scgsgenealogy.com

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Sneak Peek - A Celebration of African American History

Researching 

African American 

Roots

The 50th Jamboree Birthday Bash is excited to offer a full conference track tailored for African American Research at our 50^th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree and the Genetic Genealogy Conferences. Speakers will include: Janice Lovelace, PhD, Nicka Smith, Tony Burroughs, FUGA, Annette Burke-Lyttle, and Angela Walton-Raji, MEd.

They will present on a variety of specialized topics designed to assist researchers to overcome brick walls, trace elusive African American ancestors, both genealogically and genetically. In addition to the class sessions, genealogical societies, exhibitors, and vendors will be on hand in the exhibit hall to answer your questions and help guide you. The Exhibit Hall is open through the weekend and FREE.

• Black Employment after the Civil War
• Black Miners and Afro-Latinx in the West
• DNA and the Future of African American Genealogy
• Freedmen of Indian Territory
• From Census to Slavery
• Lost Black Community History
• Plantation Platting
• Research Outside Your Comfort Zone
• Slavery, Quakers, and the Underground Railroad

                            To register, click open

                    

Share the news! 

Download our flyer today and share with friends, family, and your favorite genealogy groups by clicking open! 

 

Early Bird Discount End

April 22, 2019

  

Southern California Genealogical Society

50th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree

www.genealogyjamboree.com

Socialmedia@scgsgenealogy.com

@scgsgenealogy, #SCGS2019, #SCGSJamboree50,

#SCGSJamboree2019, #SCGSJamboreeBirthdayBash

Mondays' Meet The Speakers - Jamboree 2019

Janice Lovelace, PhD 
Janice Lovelace, PhD, is a genealogical researcher, author and lecturer, with over thirty years of experience. Dr. Lovelace is a frequent speaker at national and regional genealogy conferences on health and genetics, ethnic minority genealogy, and research methodology. She authored the National Genealogical Society’s continuing education course "African American Roots: A Historical Perspective."

Presentations: 

• Black Miners in the West 
• Afro-Latinx in the Old West 
• Researching Outside Your Comfort Zone 

Annette Burke Lyttle 
Heritage Detective, LLC 
Annette Burke Lyttle is a professional genealogist specializing in online and repository research, and genealogical education and writing. She loves helping people find and tell their family stories.

Presentations: 

• The National Road: America’s First Federal Highway 
• Border—What Border? Our Ancestors Who Called Both Canada and the USA Home 
• Slavery, Quakers, and the Underground Railroad 

Thomas MacEntee 
Thomas MacEntee is a genealogy professional based in the United States, specializing in the use of technology and social media to improve genealogy research and as a way to connect with others in the family history community.

Presentations: 

• Genealogy Pit Stop: Research in 15 Minute Increments 
• Turning Genealogy Clues into Genealogy To Do's 
• Privacy, DNA, and Genealogy: Handling the Double-Edged Sword 

Philipp M Mayer 
ProStamm 
Philipp Mayer was born in Bavaria, Germany. He graduated from Calif. State University, Long Beach with a BS in engineering. His interest in genealogy started with his parents in the mid-1980s and has continued since. Mayer is a compulsive organizer and presenter of family information. He is an author and developer of the new internet genealogy program, ProStamm, which was launched early June 2017.

Presentations: 

• Introduction to ProStamm – the BEST Internet Genealogy Program (Demo)

Southern California Genealogical Society

50th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree

www.genealogyjamboree.com

Socialmedia@scgsgenealogy.com

@scgsgenealogy, #SCGS2019, #SCGSJamboree50,

#SCGSJamboree2019, #SCGSJamboreeBirthdayBash

Museum and Research Tours at Jamboree 2019

MUSEUM AND RESEARCH TOURS

NETHERCUTT MUSEUM AND COLLECTION TOUR

THURSDAY, MAY 30, 8:15 AM - 1:00 PM

This year's tour takes us to the Nethercutt Museum and Collection located in Sylmar, California. The museum is housed in two buildings and includes over 250 classic cars and mechanical musical instruments. We will be accompanied on the tour by a museum docent. In addition, SCGS member Joel Fritsche (a retired Disney Imagineer with car building experiences) will share knowledge and add commentary.

Transportation is included. The tour meets at the NW corner of the Marriott Convention Center.

Please note: There are no eating facilities onsite. Bottled water is allowed. Lunch will be available for purchase on the green between the Marriott Hotel and Convention Center until 3pm. The Daily Grill and across-the-street informal dining options serve all day.

Pre-registration is required for this separate fee event. In the event that the trip is canceled due to low attendance, your tour registration fee will be refunded.

SCGS RESEARCH TOUR

FRIDAY, MAY 31, 8:15 AM - 12:00 PM

This is a wonderful opportunity to visit the Southern California Genealogical Society's Library. With over 40,000 volumes, the SCGS Library holds one of the most extensive genealogical collections in the southwestern United States. The collections include family histories, periodicals, maps, microfilm as well as vital records, cemetery records, local and state histories. Online databases and computers will be available for use. Staff members will be giving site tours and are there to help and answer questions.

Transportation is included. The tour meets at the NW corner of the Marriott Convention Center.

Feel free to arrange your own private transportation if you want a more flexible schedule. The SCGS Family Research Library is about 1.5 miles from the Marriott, and driving instructions are available in the Convention Center. Taxis are available at the Marriott hotel main entrance.

Pre-registration is required for this separate fee event. In the event that the trip is canceled due to low attendance, your tour registration fee will be refunded.

REGISTER HERE!

Southern California Genealogical Society

50th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree

www.genealogyjamboree.com

Socialmedia@scgsgenealogy.com

@scgsgenealogy, #SCGS2019, #SCGSJamboree50,

#SCGSJamboree2019, #SCGSJamboreeBirthdayBash

What Are You Giving Your Valentine?

Why not give your honey a Perfect Day at

 Jamboree 2019!

Starting with Jamboree's opening Breakfast:

David E Rencher, AG®, CG®, FUGA, FIGRS
FamilySearch

Make No Little Plans: Family Search Gathers and Preserves Memories

Spend the day in classes or workshops

Classes & Workshop Schedule

Enjoy the opening of the Exhibit Hall, meet vendors, buy your goodies, and end the perfect day with a Dinner:

Judy G Russell, JD, CG®, CGL®
The Legal Genealogist

Blackguards and Black Sheep - The Lighter Side of The Law

Ahh, Heaven...
Now that is a Perfect Gift!

Southern California Genealogical Society

50th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree

www.genealogyjamboree.com

Socialmedia@scgsgenealogy.com

@scgsgenealogy, #SCGS2019, #SCGSJamboree50,

#SCGSJamboree2019, #SCGSJamboreeBirthdayBash

Mondays' Meet The Speakers - Jamboree 2019

Devon Noel Lee 
Family History Fanatics 
Author, speaker, and family historian, Devon Noel Lee specializes in preserving and sharing family memories and motivating budding genealogists. With over 20 years experience in genealogy, she is a high energy speaker who is part of the Family History Fanatics channel which posts videos twice weekly on YouTube.

Presentations: 

• Downsizing With Family History in Mind 
• Writing a Life Event Story for Your Ancestor Has Never Been So Easy 

Marisa Louie Lee 
Marisa Louie Lee is a fifth-generation Chinese American from the San Francisco Bay Area. She is an avid researcher and genealogist who specializes in federal records. She currently works for the San Mateo County Libraries and previously served as an archivist at the National Archives. She also worked in programs and exhibitions at the Chinese Historical Society of America. Periodically she shares her research insights in training workshops and presentations on genealogy.

Presentations: 

• Finding Asian American Family Histories in Federal Records 

Denise May Levenick, MA 
The Family Curator
Denise May Levenick, MA, is a native Californian, author and lecturer with research interests in personal and family collections. She writes about preserving heirlooms at TheFamilyCurator.com.

Presentations: 

• First Aid for Family Photos Workshop 
• The Family Curator's Believe it or Not 

Dvorah Lewis, MLIS 
Sutro Library, California State Library 
Dvorah Lewis has been the Genealogy Librarian at Sutro Library for two years now. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in Jewish Studies at UC Irvine and earned her Master's (MLIS) at UCLA. Her passion for archives and genealogy was inspired by an interview with her great Aunt Essie, the then eldest member of her family. She is excited to help genealogy researchers learn how to navigate the State Library’s extraordinary collections and resources.

Presentations: 

• How Your Hard Work Can Conquer All at the Sutro Library

Southern California Genealogical Society

50th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree

www.genealogyjamboree.com

Socialmedia@scgsgenealogy.com

@scgsgenealogy, #SCGS2019, #SCGSJamboree50,

#SCGSJamboree2019, #SCGSJamboreeBirthdayBash

REMINDER: FREE Webinar from SCGS, Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 6:00 PM (Pacific Time)

Is Your One-Place Study at a Distance?
 No Worries with the Internet.  

FREE WEBINAR from SCGS

Register here:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4356888887926777347

Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 6:00 PM (Pacific Time)

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION
Are you working on a one-place study that is not near where you live? What used to be a daunting task is now much easier, due to the internet. Come learn how to take advantage of distance research, how to use social networks to further your one-place study, and how to plan an in-person research trip. Whether near or far, a one-place study helps you take your family history to a new level.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Tessa Keough is a genealogist working on her family history and special projects. These include a one-place study in Newfoundland, a one-name study of the Keough surname, and a YouTube channel (TessaWatch). Tessa blogs at The Keough Corner and Scandia Musings. She volunteers as a regional and national representative for the Guild of One-Name Studies, and serves on the Guild's marketing team. She also writes for The In-Depth Genealogist.

HANDOUT
A handout will be available shortly before the presentation. A link will be included in a reminder that will be sent the day before the session.

2019 Webinar Times

1^st Saturdays                                   3rd Wednesdays

10:00 AM Pacific                             6:00 PM Pacific

11:00 AM Mountain                        7:00 PM Mountain

12:00 PM Central                            8:00 PM Central

1:00 PM Eastern                              9:00 PM Eastern

ABOUT THE SCGS
JAMBOREE EXTENSION SERIES WEBINARS
A goal of the Southern California Genealogical Society is to offer educational opportunities to genealogists and family history enthusiasts everywhere. The Jamboree Extension Webinar Series helps delivers those opportunities.

COST
The initial webcast of each session is offered to the public free of charge. 

Webinars are archived and available only to SCGS members as a benefit of membership in the society. The webinar archive can be found at http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/webinar/archive-index.html.

UPCOMING WEBINARS
The list of upcoming webinars can be found at http://scgsgenealogy.com/webinar/jes-index.html.

JOIN SCGS TODAY
Learn about all the SCGS member benefits at http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/about/benefit-memb.html.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

View System Requirements

Please direct any questions to the SCGS Webinar Committee at Webinar@scgsgenealogy.com.