REMINDER: Jamboree WEBINAR from SCGS on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 10:00 am

   

          Untying the Knot: Divorce Records

Kimberly Nagy, MD, PLCGS

Jamboree Webinar from SCGS

Saturday, February 5, 2022
10:00 AM (Pacific Time)

To register for this Jamboree webinar meeting 

and pay the $5.50 fee,

Register here:

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ABOUT THE PRESENTATION

Divorces were more common than one might think. This lecture will discuss the history of divorce laws, clues that there may have been a divorce, the process of finding divorce records, and the type of information that might be found in those records.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Kimberly Nagy MD PLCGS has been working on her own genealogy for 45 years. She is a former trauma surgeon and educator who is now a professional genealogist and lineage society specialist.

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2022 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 $5.50 per webinar.

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.

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Jamboree WEBINAR from SCGS on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 6:00 PM

  

        How to Write Compelling Family History Without 

Being Naturally Creative

  Devon Noel Lee

Jamboree Webinar from SCGS

Wednesday, February 16, 2022
6:00 PM (Pacific Time)

To register for this Jamboree webinar meeting 

and pay the $5.50 fee,

Register here:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7999070656165370380

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ABOUT THE PRESENTATION

If your family history project lacks luster, learn how to make the story shine using simple literary devices to enhance your story, even if you lack a creative writing background.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Devon Noel Lee helps individuals strengthen their future by connecting to the past in meaningful and fun ways. She's the owner of Family History Fanatics, a genealogy education company that coordinates virtual learning events and is a popular YouTube channel. With a journalist's heart, Devon seeks out the story behind her living and deceased relatives.

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.

2022 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 $5.50 per webinar.

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.

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REMINDER: Jamboree WEBINAR from SCGS on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 10:00 am

 

French Canadian Settlements in the Midwestern U.S.

Annette Burke Lyttle, MA

Jamboree Webinar from SCGS

Saturday, January 8, 2022
10:00 AM (Pacific Time)

To register for this Jamboree webinar meeting 

and pay the $5.50 fee,

Register here:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3408791029618956812

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ABOUT THE PRESENTATION

French Canadians have inhabited the Midwestern United States since the late 17th century, and major immigration waves from French Canada came to the Midwest in the 19th century. Many of these immigrants sought to maintain their language and customs by settling together in communities. Learn about the history of these communities and how to find the stories of ancestors who lived there.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

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.

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.

2022 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  $5.50 per webinar.

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

REMINDER: FREE WEBINAR from SCGS on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 6:00 PM

 

Getting Ready for the 1950 US Census

Thomas MacEntee

Free Webinar from SCGS

Wednesday, December 15, 2021,
6:00 PM (Pacific Time)

Register here:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3530956659963885067

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION

Many genealogists remember the amount of excitement in April 2012 around the release of the 1940 US Census. Following the “72 Year Rule” for records at the National Archives, the results of the 1950 US Census will be made public on Friday, April 1, 2022. It’s never too early to prepare for this valuable data related to US genealogy research!

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.

2020 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

REMINDER: FREE WEBINAR from SCGS on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 10:00 AM

 

Genealogy of a Neighborhood: Urban and Rural

Mary K. Risseeuw

Free Webinar from SCGS

Saturday, December 4, 2021,
10:00 AM (Pacific Time)

Register here:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1918239183609661455

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION

Examining those who lived near your ancestor can provide a clearer context for their life.  You will learn the methodology to examine the usual and unusual source materials that will help you broaden their story.  Whether urban or rural, the neighborhood can provide new insight into why your ancestor chose their location.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Mary K. Risseeuw is a genealogist, historian, writer and lecturer with an emphasis on 19th and 20th Century Dutch emigration and Wisconsin history.  She has been a researcher for over 30 years. She serves on the Board of the Association for the Advancement of Dutch American Studies. She organized the 2008 Dutch in Wisconsin Conference which was the first conference about Dutch immigration to Wisconsin.

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.

2020 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 on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 6:00 PM

 

Getting Ready for the 1950 US Census

Thomas MacEntee

Free Webinar from SCGS

Wednesday, December 15, 2021,
6:00 PM (Pacific Time)

Register here:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3530956659963885067

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION

Many genealogists remember the amount of excitement in April 2012 around the release of the 1940 US Census. Following the “72 Year Rule” for records at the National Archives, the results of the 1950 US Census will be made public on Friday, April 1, 2022. It’s never too early to prepare for this valuable data related to US genealogy research!

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.

2020 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

REMINDER: FREE WEBINAR from SCGS on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 6:00 PM

 

Western Overland Trails – Following the Seven Ts

Steven W. Morrison, MPA

Free Webinar from SCGS

Wednesday, November 17, 2021,
6:00 PM (Pacific Time)

Register here:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8215640354277897230

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION

An overview of the seven major western overland trails, Oregon, California, Mormon Pioneer, Santa Fe Trail and more.  Learn about seven tracking techniques to help locate your ancestor and trace their route West.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Steven W. Morrison, MPA, is past-president of the Puget Sound APG Chapter, adjunct faculty at The Evergreen State College graduate program for seven years, and coordinator and instructor of a course on Quakers at 2018 SLIG & 2020 GRIP. In 2016, he received the American Society of Genealogists (ASG) scholar award for his paper “Quaker John Starr of Antrim and Cavan, Ireland and his five sons who sailed to Pennsylvania.”

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.

2020 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 on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 10:00 AM

 

Genealogy of a Neighborhood: Urban and Rural

Mary K. Risseeuw

Free Webinar from SCGS

Saturday, December 4, 2021,
10:00 AM (Pacific Time)

Register here:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1918239183609661455

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION

Examining those who lived near your ancestor can provide a clearer context for their life.  You will learn the methodology to examine the usual and unusual source materials that will help you broaden their story.  Whether urban or rural, the neighborhood can provide new insight into why your ancestor chose their location.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Mary K. Risseeuw is a genealogist, historian, writer and lecturer with an emphasis on 19th and 20th Century Dutch emigration and Wisconsin history.  She has been a researcher for over 30 years. She serves on the Board of the Association for the Advancement of Dutch American Studies. She organized the 2008 Dutch in Wisconsin Conference which was the first conference about Dutch immigration to Wisconsin.

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.

2020 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

REMINDER: FREE WEBINAR from SCGS on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 10:00 AM

 

It Takes a Village to Unearth the “Real” History

Billie R. McNamara, MS

Free Webinar from SCGS

Saturday, November 6, 2021,
10:00 AM (Pacific Time)

Register here:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3332250718975803406

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION

Researchers spend substantial time on solo efforts or sharing with small cohorts. Participating in larger, crowd‐sourcing activities enhances skills exponentially. Each contributor brings resources to a resulting knowledge‐base. Define, describe the value of, and acquire tools for locating and assessing crowd-sourcing opportunities. Develop techniques for honing personal skills from crowd-sourced knowledge.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Billie R. McNamara is an international award‐winning family historian, author, editor, and educator with more than 35 years of experience. She is the founder of TNGenWeb Project and currently participates in TNGenWeb, PAGenWeb, FamilySearch, and other on‐line genealogical and historical initiatives in the U. S. and U.K. She consults with individuals and organizations on family/local history research, problem‐solving, especially tech implementation, marketing.

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.

2020 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