Mondays' Meet The Speakers – Jamboree 2018

Diahan Southard

Your DNA Guide

Sixteen years of experience in the genetic genealogy industry has qualified Diahan Southard to instruct all levels of interest. She has a passion for genetic genealogy, a genuine love for people, and a gift for making the technical understandable. Southard is also the author of DNA Quick Guides, producer of a video tutorial series, as well as a featured author for Family Tree Magazine, regular contributor to Lisa Louise Cooke’s Genealogy Gems.

Presentations:

• Dinner: Rewriting History with DNA, Two Mindys, a Will, and Country Music
• Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda: A Look At Ethics in Genetic Genealogy
• Your pedigree is full? There is Still Room For DNA.
• Let DNA Tell Your Story

Dave Dowell, PhD

David Dowell, PhD, was a librarian for 35 years and a special investigative officer in the USAF for 4 years and has two degrees in history and two in library science. He has researched family histories since the 1960s. His most recent books are NextGen Genealogy: The DNA Connection (2015) and Crash Course in Genealogy (2011). Previously he taught “Genealogy Research” and “Ethics in the Information Age” at Cuesta College and chaired the Genealogy Committee of the ALA. He blogs as “Dr. D Digs Up Ancestors” at http://blog.ddowell.com and coordinates three DNA projects.

Presentations:

• Can DNA tests help ME breakdown MY genealogical brick wall(s)?
• Using yDNA and mDNA to trace deep ethnicity

Michael D Lacopo, DVM

Roots4U.com

Dr. Michael D. Lacopo is a retired small-animal veterinarian born and raised in northern Indiana. A self-described “all-American mutt,” his research skills cover a broad range, including German, Pennsylvania, genetic genealogy, and much more.

Presentations:

• Estate Files: Are You Getting the Most Out of Them?
• “I Am Poor, Obscure, Plain, and Little.” Researching the Invisible Ancestor
• Using Y-DNA Testing for Advanced Genealogical Problem Solving

James M Beidler

James M. Beidler Research

James M. Beidler, the author of The Family Tree Historical Newspapers Guide and two books on German genealogy, has written “Roots & Branches,” an award-winning weekly newspaper column on genealogy for two decades. He is also a columnist for German Life magazine and is editor of the MAGS journal, Der Kurier. Beidler is also an instructor for the online Family Tree University.

Presentations:

• German Church Record Scans: Evaluate What You See
• Zeitung Sightings: German-Language Newspapers from Around the Globe
• Digging Pennsylvania Roots from Your Desktop

Southern California Genealogical Society
49th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree
www.genealogyjamboree.com
jamboree@scgsgenealogy.com
#SCGS2018 @scgsgenealogy.com

REMINDER: FREE Webinar From SCGS June 15, 2016 - James M. Beidler "Finding a German Home Village Online"

FREE WEBINAR from SCGS

Wednesday, June 15, 2016, 6:00 p.m. PDT

James M. Beidler

"Finding a German Home Village Online"

Join us!

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6016500510449423105

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION
Securing the name of your ancestral Heimat is crucial to research in Germany. There are many resources on American and German websites to help you.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
James M. Beidler, the author of Trace Your German Roots Online: A Complete Guide to German Genealogy Websites and The Family Tree German Genealogy Guide, writes “Roots & Branches,” an award-winning weekly newspaper column on genealogy that is the only syndicated feature on that topic in Pennsylvania. He is also a columnist for German Life magazine and is editor of the MAGS journal, Der Kurier. He is also an instructor for the online Family Tree University.

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.

ABOUT THE SCGS JAMBOREE WEBINAR SERIES
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.

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

FREE Webinar From SCGS June 15, 2016 - James M. Beidler: "Finding a German Home Village Online"

FREE WEBINAR from SCGS

Wednesday, June 15, 2016, 6:00 p.m. PDT

James M. Beidler

"Finding a German Home Village Online"

Join us!

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6016500510449423105

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION
Securing the name of your ancestral Heimat is crucial to research in Germany. There are many resources on American and German websites to help you.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
James M. Beidler, the author of Trace Your German Roots Online: A Complete Guide to German Genealogy Websites and The Family Tree German Genealogy Guide, writes “Roots & Branches,” an award-winning weekly newspaper column on genealogy that is the only syndicated feature on that topic in Pennsylvania. He is also a columnist for German Life magazine and is editor of the MAGS journal, Der Kurier. He is also an instructor for the online Family Tree University.

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.

ABOUT THE SCGS JAMBOREE WEBINAR SERIES
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.

Jamboree 2016 Speaker Spotlight: James M. Beidler

James M. Beidler, the author of Trace Your German Roots Online: A Complete Guide to German Genealogy Websites and The Family Tree German Genealogy Guide, writes “Roots & Branches,” an award-winning weekly newspaper column on genealogy that is the only syndicated feature on that topic in Pennsylvania. He is also a columnist for German Life magazine and is editor of the MAGS journal, Der Kurier. He is also an instructor for the online Family Tree University.

Friday, June 3, 2016  1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

FR008   German Immigrant Waves: Contrasts and Sources
The 1700s "Pennsylvania Germans" were a different breed than the "German Americans" who immigrated in the 1800s. This presentation shows the differences in geography, economic class, religion, and aspirations of - as well as sources about - the two great waves of German immigration as well as reviewing "the basics" of German genealogy research. Level: Beg., Int.

Friday, June 3, 2016  4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

FR022   Online German Church Registers, Duplicates, and Substitutes
The online databases with information from German church registers are not all created equal - learn to use them all ... but also separate the wheat from the chaff. Level: All.

To register, visit our website

Southern California Genealogy Jamboree
Genetic Genealogy 2016
www.genealogyjamboree.com
jamboree@scgsgenealogy.com
818.843.7247

REMINDER: FREE Webinar from SCGS July 15, 2015 - James M. Beidler: "German Research Online"

FREE WEBINAR from SCGS

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

James M. Beidler

"German Research Online"

  Join us for a webinar on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 6:00 PM PDT.

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7287813020891962625

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION
Searching for German-speaking ancestors is undergoing a paradigm shift in which the resources of Ancestry, FamilySearch and European-based Genealogy.net are all major players and German church records are being digitized. Learn about the many websites that can help you break down brick walls and find the villages of origin for your ancestors!

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

James M. Beidler is the author of The Family Tree German Genealogy Guide and writes “Roots & Branches,” a weekly newspaper column. He is also a columnist for German Life magazine and is editor of Der Kurier, the quarterly journal of the Mid-Atlantic Germanic Society. He is also an instructor for the online Family Tree University.

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.

ABOUT THE SCGS JAMBOREE WEBINAR SERIES
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/membership/benefit-memb.html.

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

View System Requirements

FREE Webinar from SCGS July 15, 2015 - James M. Beidler: "German Research Online"

FREE WEBINAR from SCGS

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

James M. Beidler

"German Research Online"

 Join us for a webinar on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 6:00 PM PDT.

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7287813020891962625

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION
Searching for German-speaking ancestors is undergoing a paradigm shift in which the resources of Ancestry, FamilySearch and European-based Genealogy.net are all major players and German church records are being digitized. Learn about the many websites that can help you break down brick walls and find the villages of origin for your ancestors!

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

James M. Beidler is the author of The Family Tree German Genealogy Guide and writes “Roots & Branches,” a weekly newspaper column. He is also a columnist for German Life magazine and is editor of Der Kurier, the quarterly journal of the Mid-Atlantic Germanic Society. He is also an instructor for the online Family Tree University.

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.

ABOUT THE SCGS JAMBOREE WEBINAR SERIES
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/membership/benefit-memb.html.

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

View System Requirements