Monday Meet The Speakers - Jamboree 2021

Nicka Sewell-Smith 

Who is Nicka Smith 

Nicka Smith is a professional photographer, speaker, and documentarian with more than 20 years of experience as a genealogist. 

Presentations: 

• Confirming Cherokee Ancestry 

Beth A. Stahr, MLS, CG® 

Beth A. Stahr, MLS, CG®. is a recently retired academic librarian and instructor with over forty years of genealogical research experience. She has lived and worked in the Midwest, Louisiana and now Tennessee. She has been certified by the Board for Certification of Genealogists since 1990, is an alumnus of NIGR, IGHR and Excelsior College’s Genetic Genealogy class, has lectured for local, state and national genealogical societies, and published in academic and genealogical journals. 

Presentations: 

• From Heartland to Homeland: Tips for Tracing Polish Ancestors 

Juliana Szucs 

Ancestry.com 

Juliana Szucs has been working for Ancestry for more than 23 years. She began her family history journey trolling through microfilms with her mother when she was 11 years old. Juliana lectures regularly at national and local events and is an instructor at the Midwestern African American Genealogical Institute. She has written many articles for online and print genealogical publications holds a certificate from Boston University's Online Genealogical Research Program. 

Presentations: 

• Mining Probates on Ancestry® for Family History Gold 
• Coming to America: Finding Arrival Records and Stories on Ancestry® 

Penny Walters, PhD 

Penny Walters, PhD, www.searchmypast.co.uk has been a University lecturer for 30 years in Psychology and Business Studies. Penny was adopted & became interested in genealogy after having her first child. DNA testing revealed 94% Irish heritage. Penny lectures internationally, presents webinars & writes articles about a variety of genealogy topics. Author of 'Ethical Dilemmas in Genealogy' and 'The Psychology of Searching' available on Amazon in paperback or kindle. 

Presentations: 

• Dissecting the Documents: UK Censuses from 1801 to Present

Southern California Genealogical Society 

www.genealogyjamboree.com 

Socialmedia@scgsgenealogy.com 

#SCGS2021@scgsgenealogy, #SCGSJamboree, 

#SCGSJamboree2021

REMINDER: FREE WEBINAR from SCGS Saturday, March 7, 2020, 10:00 AM

Reverse Genealogy, DNA, and Tracing the Living

Free Webinar from SCGS

Saturday, March 7, 2020,
10:00 AM (Pacific Time)

Register here:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1948664861437099522

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION

So, you’ve done a great job finding your ancestors, but you’re not sure where to start to try to locate their living descendants. In this episode, we’ll cover tips and tricks you can use to safely and respectfully unearth the identities of your living cousins.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Nicka Smith is a professional photographer, speaker, and documentarian with more than 20 years of experience as a 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.

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 Saturday, March 7, 2020, 10:00 AM

Reverse Genealogy, DNA, and Tracing the Living

Free Webinar from SCGS

Saturday, March 7, 2020,
10:00 AM (Pacific Time)

Register here:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1948664861437099522

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION

So, you’ve done a great job finding your ancestors, but you’re not sure where to start to try to locate their living descendants. In this episode, we’ll cover tips and tricks you can use to safely and respectfully unearth the identities of your living cousins.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Nicka Smith is a professional photographer, speaker, and documentarian with more than 20 years of experience as a 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.

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.

Mondays' Meet The Speakers - Jamboree 2019

Judy G Russell, JD, CG®, CGL® 

The Legal Genealogist Judy G. Russell is a genealogist with a law degree who writes and lectures on topics ranging from using court records in family history to understanding DNA testing. On the faculty of numerous genealogy institutes, she is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, from which she holds credentials as a Certified Genealogist and Certified Genealogical Lecturer. Her award-winning blog is at http://www.legalgenealogist.com.

Presentations:

• "Death by Undue Means": Coroner's Records 
• Revelers, Hogkillers and Disobedient Children: Early State Laws 
• DNA and the Hidden Half of the Family 
• Blackguards and Black Sheep – The Lighter Side of the Law 

Lori Lee Sauber 
LSquared Innovations 

Lori Lee Sauber is Owner, LSquared Innovations and Inventor, L2Scrollio. She holds a BFA in Fiber Arts and Textiles and a Certificate of Genealogy and Family History, both from the University of Washington. She retired from the corporate world after a 35-year career in textile technology, team leadership, and project management for global companies. Lori Lee has been researching family histories for over 20 years. Member of APG, Seattle Gen Society, and WA State Gen Society’s Speaker List.

Presentations: 

• How to Carry Your Family in the Palm of Your Hand (Demo)

Linda Serna 

Linda has been involved in researching and writing family stories for over 35 years. In addition, she was privileged to work as a genealogist for the first season of the PBS Genealogy Roadshow program. She is past Treasurer for SCCAPG, and a member of GSG, PGS-CA, NMGS, GSHA-CA and past VP of Programs for OCCGS. Her loves include history, writing, and traveling. She especially likes seeing how individual family stories fit in and make up the fabric of history.

Presentations: 

• Polonia: Polish Research 
• Spanish Land Grants in the Southwest 

Nicka Sewell-Smith 
Who is Nicka Smith 

Nicka Smith is a professional photographer, speaker, and documentarian with more than 20 years of experience as a genealogist.

Presentations: 

• Saying Their Names: Systems to Track and Document Communities 
• Be a Champion With On-Site Research 
• DNA and the Future of African American Genealogy

Southern California Genealogical Society 

50th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree 

www.genealogyjamboree.com 

Socialmedia@scgsgenealogy.com 

#SCGS2019@scgsgenealogy, #SCGSJamboree50, 

#SCGSJamboree2019, #SCGSJamboreeBirthdayBash

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

                    

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April 22, 2019

  

Southern California Genealogical Society

50th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree

www.genealogyjamboree.com

Socialmedia@scgsgenealogy.com

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Mondays' Meet The Speakers – Jamboree 2018

Kitty Munson Cooper

Open Sky Web Design

Kitty Munson Cooper is well-known blogger on genetics and genealogy. Her blog, which gets several thousand hits a day, includes numerous basic pictorial tutorials about using your DNA results and several DNA mapping tools.


Presentations:

• DNA Segment Triangulation
• Using DNA and GWorks for Solving Unknown Parentage Cases

Lisa Alzo, MFA

Lisa A. Alzo, MFA, is a freelance writer, instructor, and internationally recognized lecturer, specializing in Eastern European genealogical research and creative nonfiction writing.

Presentations:

• Show, Don’t Tell: Creative Nonfiction Writing for Genealogists
• Jumping Over Hurdles in Eastern European Research
• Cause of Death: Dissecting Coroner’s Records for Genealogical Research

Elizabeth M. O'Neal

Elizabeth O’Neal is a genealogist, writer, educator, and web developer who is passionate about helping others share their family stories. An avid genealogist for three decades, Elizabeth authors the blog "My Descendant’s Ancestors" where she shares family stories, technology and methodology tips, and hosts the monthly Genealogy Blog Party. When not hunting for ancestors, Elizabeth enjoys testing new software and social media platforms to find innovative ways to repurpose them for genealogy.

Presentations:

• Get Started Blogging Your Family History

Nicka Sewell-Smith

Who is Nicka Smith

Nicka Smith is a professional photographer, speaker, and documentarian with more than 19 years of experience as a genealogist.

Presentations:

• No Stone Unturned
• Full Circle: Tracing the Descendants of a Slaveholding Ancestor
• King Atlas: The Man, the Legend

Southern California Genealogical Society

49th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree

www.genealogyjamboree.com

jamboree@scgsgenealogy.com

#SCGS2018 @scgsgenealogy.com

Jamboree 2017 Speaker Spotlight: Nicka Smith

Nicka Smith is a professional photographer, speaker, and documentarian with more than 18 years of experience as a genealogist

TH-A - Making the Back Story Come Alive (Workshop)*

*These special workshops are only open to registrants of Genetic Genealogy or at least one full day of Jamboree. Additional registration and fees apply. Limited Seating. All workshops include instruction and are interactive. Attendees are encouraged to bring laptops or tablets. For more information, visit the Workshop Requirements web page.

FR001 Finding John Lee: Using DNA, Online and Offline Genealogy

FR026 The Proof is in the Pension

Southern California Genealogical Society
48th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree
Genetic Genealogy 2017
www.genealogyjamboree.com
jamboree@scgsgenealogy.com
#SCGS2017 @scgsgenealogy.com

Jamboree 2016 Speaker Spotlight: Nicka J. Smith

Nicka J. Smith is a professional photographer, speaker, and documentarian with more than 17 years of experience as a genealogist. She has extensive experience in African ancestored genealogy, reverse genealogy, and family reunion planning and execution. She is also an expert in genealogical research in the Northeastern Louisiana area, sharing genealogy with youth, documenting the ancestral journey, and employing the use of new technology in genealogy and family history research.


Thursday, June 2, 2016  3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
TH025   Tracing Native American Ancestry with Genealogy and DNA
Give that Native American princess a name! Set the record straight in your family by learning to use critical record sets combined with DNA research. Level: All.

Friday, June 3, 2016  1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
FR006   Everything You Wanted to Know about African-American Genealogy but Were Afraid to Ask 
America's youth born between 1982 and 2000, now number 83.1 million and are more diverse than the generations that preceded them, with 44.2 percent being part of a minority race or ethnic group. Many of these Millennials are identify as African American and have relatives who likely don't check the same racial designation box as them who are eager to help them trace their genealogy. In this session, learn the basics of researching African American genealogy and have a safe space to ask burning questions. Level: Beg., Int.

Friday, June 3, 2016  5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
FR032   Transcending the Black Hole: Records to Reconstruct 1881-1899
It's true that 1890 US Census was important. On the other hand, when we rely so heavily on the federal census, we may not make an effort to look in other places for documents and may give up on getting a full picture of our ancestors. In this session, learn to fill in the 'black hole' by establishing a viable and evidence-based timeline for your family. Level: Beg., Int.

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 February 17, 2016 - Nicka J. Smith: "The Family Historian's Publishing Primer"

FREE WEBINAR from SCGS

Wednesday, February 17, 2016, 6:00 p.m. PST

Nicka J. Smith

"The Family Historian's Publishing Primer"

Join us!

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8601612876047971329

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION

Do more than just run a report from your database - make the fruit of your research efforts come alive! In this class, you'll learn how to effectively plan, project manage, produce, and promote your genealogy research through the use of books, blogs, social media, email marketing, and more!

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Nicka Smith is a professional photographer, speaker, and documentarian with more than 17 years of experience as a genealogist. She has extensive experience in African ancestored genealogy, reverse genealogy, and family reunion planning and execution. She is also an expert in genealogical research in the Northeastern Louisiana area, sharing genealogy with youth, documenting the ancestral journey, and employing the use of new technology in genealogy and family history research.

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.

FREE Webinar From SCGS February 17, 2016 - Nicka J. Smith: "The Family Historian's Publishing Primer"

FREE WEBINAR from SCGS

Wednesday, February 17, 2016, 6:00 p.m. PST

Nicka J. Smith

"The Family Historian's Publishing Primer"

Join us!

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8601612876047971329

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION

Do more than just run a report from your database - make the fruit of your research efforts come alive! In this class, you'll learn how to effectively plan, project manage, produce, and promote your genealogy research through the use of books, blogs, social media, email marketing, and more!

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Nicka Smith is a professional photographer, speaker, and documentarian with more than 17 years of experience as a genealogist. She has extensive experience in African ancestored genealogy, reverse genealogy, and family reunion planning and execution. She is also an expert in genealogical research in the Northeastern Louisiana area, sharing genealogy with youth, documenting the ancestral journey, and employing the use of new technology in genealogy and family history research.

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 2015 - Meet the Speaker: Nicka J. Smith

Nicka Smith is a professional photographer, speaker, and documentarian with more than 14 years of experience as a genealogist. She has extensive experience in African-ancestored genealogy, reverse genealogy, and family reunion planning and execution. She is also an expert in genealogical research in the Northeastern Louisiana area, sharing genealogy with youth, documenting the ancestral journey, and employing the use of new technology in genealogy and family history research.

Nicka has diverse and varied experience in communications, with a background in publications, editing, graphic design, radio, and video production. She has edited and designed several volumes of family history that include narratives, photos, and genealogical information and has also transferred these things to an online environment.

Nicka is a board member of the California Genealogical Society (CGS) and the African American Genealogical Society of Northern California (AAGSNC), and former project manager for the Alameda County, CA Youth Ancestral Project where more than 325 youth have been taught the value of family history. Nicka is also the family historian and lead researcher for the Atlas family of Lake Providence, East Carroll, Louisiana.

FRG-01 Friday June 5, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Panel: Reaching Out and Reaching In
This panel session will focus on developing an inclusive multi-cultural genealogical society. Presented with Bernice Bennett, Shelley Murphy, and Angela Walton-Raji.

FR021 Friday June 5, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Tracing Slave and Slaveowner Ancestors with DNA and Genealogy
The history of slavery in America has made our DNA a complex cultural stew. In this session, learn to combine traditional genealogy and DNA research to confirm or deny slave, slaveholder, and ancestral ties to one of history's most peculiar institutions.

SA037 Saturday June 6, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Going, Leaving: African American Genealogy and The Great Migration
They were called by better jobs, better opportunities, and really, they wanted to make a better us. Learn why one of the biggest migrations ever is hardly ever talked about and how to successfully document your ancestors who participated in it.

SU016 Sunday June 7, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Publishing to Leave a Legacy: Inspiring Examples in Genealogy Storytelling
Want to publish your genealogy research as a legacy for future generations? Learn how these writers made it happen. Their stories reveal the challenges, mistakes and lessons learned from writing and publishing their legacy. Panel with Bernice Bennett, Michael N. Henderson, Anita Paul, and Angela Walton-Raji.

Jamboree - Meet the Speakers: Nicka Jackie Smith

Nicka Smith is a professional photographer, speaker, and documentarian with more than 14 years of experience as a genealogist. She has extensive experience in African ancestored genealogy, reverse genealogy, and family reunion planning and execution. She is also an expert in genealogical research in the Northeastern Louisiana area, sharing genealogy with youth, documenting the ancestral journey, and employing the use of new technology in genealogy and family history research.

She has diverse and varied experience in communications, with a background in publications, editing, graphic design, radio, and video production. She has edited and designed several volumes of family history that include narratives, photos, and genealogical information and has also transferred these things to an online environment.

Nicka is a board member of the California Genealogical Society (CGS), a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG), former chair of the Outreach and Education Committee for the African American Genealogical Society of Northern California (AAGSNC), and former project manager for the Alameda County, CA Youth Ancestral Project where more than 325 youth have been taught the value of family history. Nicka is also the family historian and lead researcher for the Atlas family of Lake Providence, East Carroll, Louisiana.

FR024 Friday June 6, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
The Future of African American Genealogy
Hear from leaders in the African American genealogy community as they address collaboration, DNA connections, slave/slaveholder/ancestor projects, and technology.

SA029 Saturday June 7, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Finding Isaac Rogers
Discover how a book, scant clues, crowd sourced research, and limited online records came together to make ancestral ties to the Trail of Tears, US Civil War, a hanging judge, an outlaw, and of slavery in the Cherokee Nation.

SA026 Saturday June 7, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Blogger Summit
Our panel of genealogists who are also bloggers will participate in a discussion of why blogging is important to their research. Participants will be able to ask questions about blogging and get a better understanding of why blogging works to improve genealogical research and to document the stories of our ancestors. Panelists: Blaine Bettinger JD, Randy Seaver, Heather Rojo, Nicka Smith. Moderator: Thomas MacEntee.