Researching European Genealogy?

 

Researching

European Genealogy  

Jamboree 2021

Genetic Genealogy and Genealogy

Two Events to Help Grow Your Family Tree!

Jamboree's 51st and 1st virtual conference is excited to offer a full conference track tailored for researching European Genealogy. These Jamboree lectures providing everyone with the opportunity to learn something new, regardless of their level. The speakers will include Lisa A. Alzo, David Dowell, PhD, Daniel A. Earl, Ellen Shindelman Kowitt, Jill Morelli, CG®, Beth A. Stahr, MLS, CG®, Rick Crume, Debra M. Dudek, MSc, Suzanne E. Greco, Kathy Meade, Jannette Silverman and many more. They will present on a variety of specialized topics to assist researchers in overcome brick walls, trace elusive ancestors, and much more! 

Diving Deeper into Eastern European Church and Civil Records

German Church Records

Finding Joy and Other Ana-Baptist Mennonite Cousins

Meet the Magyars: Beginning Hungarian Research

Saving History in Italy - The Catholic Parish Registries

Documenting Jewish Families or Communities Lost in the "Holocaust by Bullets"

Researching Your Swedish Heritage in Living Color Using ArkivDigital

A Danish Case Study: Finding the Parents of Ole Christian Christensen

Jewish/Hebrew/Yiddish Names: An Exploration of First Names

From Heartland to Homeland: Tips for Tracing Polish Ancestors

Early Bird Discount Ends April 26, 2021!

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Monday Meet The Speakers - Jamboree 2021

 

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: 

• Using Digitized Books to Advance Our Research 

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: 

• Don’t Chop Off That Branch! A Genealogy Arborist’s Handbook 

Kathy Meade 

ArkivDigital 

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

Presentations: 

• Research Your Swedish Heritage in Living Color Using ArkivDigital 

Lisa Medina, MBA 

Lisa Medina, MBA, is a devoted family historian with experience researching American and Mexican genealogy. She lovingly shares much of this research with her family – a husband of 11 years and 2 fascinated sons. When not researching, Lisa is a busy Director of Admissions and Registrar at a California State University. 

Presentations: 

• Newspapers in Mexico

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#SCGSJamboree2021[CA-SCGS] Monday Meet The Speakers - Jamboree 2021

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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April 22, 2019

  

Southern California Genealogical Society

50th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree

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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

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Mondays' Meet The Speakers – Jamboree 2018

Kathy Meade

ArkivDigital

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

Presentations:

• Discover what is new in Swedish research using ArkivDigital!

Kate Eakman

Legacy Tree Genealogists

Kate Eakman holds an MA in history from the University of North Carolina. A former college history professor, she is a senior researcher for Legacy Tree Genealogists. Eakman brings a rich historical background plus more than 20 years of genealogical experience to her projects which include Irish, Scottish, and English genealogy, as well as Native American, African American, and brick wall research.

Presentations:

• How To Get the Most Bang for Your Buck When Hiring a Genealogy Professional
• How Dare You Say That? When You Discover Bad News about Your Family

Kim von Aspern-Parker

Seven Sisters Genealogical Group

Kim von Aspern-Parker has been a researcher and lecturer for more than 15 years. A member of APG, NGS, SCGS, and the Genealogical Speakers Guild she is pursuing her credentials in genealogy.

Presentations:

• Introduction to Church Records in the United States

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:

• Deciphering the DNA Soup

Southern California Genealogical Society
49th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree
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Jamboree 2017 Speaker Spotlight: Kathy Meade

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

FR024 Introduction to Swedish Military Research

Southern California Genealogical Society
48th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree
Genetic Genealogy 2017
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Jamboree 2016 Speaker Spotlight: Kathy Meade

Kathy Meade is the North American representative for ArkivDigital AD AB, a company that offers online access to newly photographed images of Swedish historical records. Kathy has spent more than ten years giving presentations, writing articles and helping persons with Swedish genealogy. She serves as a member of the Advisory Board of the Swedish American Genealogy Center at the Swedish American Museum in Chicago.

Friday, June 3, 2016  2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
FR016   Discover the Wealth of Records on ArkivDigital to Find Your Swedish Ancestors
Discover the wealth of records on ArkivDigital. The demo will show you how to search for your Swedish roots in church books, estate inventories, and military records as well as show you the new name searchable features. Level: All.

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Southern California Genealogy Jamboree
Genetic Genealogy 2016
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818.843.7247

Jamboree 2015 - Meet the Speaker: Kathy Meade

Kathy Meade is the North American representative for ArkivDigital AD AB, an online site that provides access to newly photographed color images of Swedish historical records. Kathy has spent more than ten years giving presentations, writing articles and helping persons with Swedish genealogy. She serves as a member of the Advisory Board of the Nordic Family Genealogy Center at the Swedish American Museum in Chicago and volunteers at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library helping patrons with their Swedish research.

SA020 Saturday June 6, 2015 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Research Our Swedish Roots in Living Color
Discover the wealth of records available on ArkivDigital. The demo will demonstrate how you can discover your Swedish roots within the Swedish church books, estate inventories and other historical records using ArkivDigital online.