Time: 7 PM

Location: 15 West 16th Street, New York, NY 10011

Want to put your online snooping habits to good use?

Join us for a unique after-hours opportunity to learn from our expert genealogy librarians. We’ll show you how to find out where your grandparents and great-grandparents lived, what kind of work they did, when they arrived in the U.S., and more. Then, you’ll dig into our treasure trove of online genealogy records. Afterwards, share your discoveries with your fellow family history sleuths.

Wine and light refreshments will be served. An ASL interpreter may be made available if requested in advance.

Tickets: $10 Regular; $5 Center for Jewish History/Partner members, students

Note: Space is very limited. We strongly recommend purchasing tickets in advance.

Upcoming Event: Middle Tennessee Genealogical Society, Bi-Monthly Meeting.

TIME: Saturday, May 18 , 2019 @1:00 p.m.

LOCATION: The John P Holt Brentwood Public Library, 8109 Concord Drive, Brentwood, TN, 37027

SPEAKER OF THE DAY: Ken Fieth, Metro-Davidson County Archivist

TOPIC: "The Giers Glass Plate Negative Collection 1890-1905"

Ken Fieth is the Metropolitan Government Archivist for Nashville and Davidson County, having over 35 years' experience in archival management. He is a charter member of the Academy of Certified Archivists, being the first person in Tennessee inducted into the academy. He received his B.A. in American History from David Lipscomb University and his M.A. in Historic Preservation from Middle Tennessee State University. Ken serves on the Davidson County Public Records Commission, the board of the Andrew Jackson Chapter SAR, the Friends of Two Rivers Mansion, and the Friends of Fort Negley. His favorite hobbies include WWII living history interpretation and horseback riding. In addition to presenting our May program, Ken will also present our annual Writer's Award for the best article from the previous years' issues of our award-winning periodical, The Middle Tennessee Journal of Genealogy and History. As an added treat, Dr. David Dowell will be available following the meeting for his popular "DNA CHAT." So bring your DNA testing questions for some expert advice!As always, our meetings are free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

THE VENTURA COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY presents a

Free Family History Presentation

Saturday, May 18, 2019, at the

Camarillo Library Community Room, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA

1:00 P.M. GOING TO AMERICA – AN INTERACTIVE SIMULATION OF THE ELLIS ISLAND IMMIGRATION PROCESS WITH JOEL WEINTRAUB

Have you ever wondered what immigrants arriving at Ellis Island went through? Join us as 9 volunteers will demonstrate the actual records of 9 immigrants who came through Ellis Island. A slide show illustrating the various documents of the immigration process will accompany the simulation. Attendees are invited to arrive early, as there will be seven tables of Ellis Island/immigration memorabilia including a piece of Ellis Island! (Members should get there early or they will miss these exhibits.) Members should be prepared to be stamped and chalked, just like ancestral immigrants were. They can even take an Ellis Island IQ test if they want (but we won’t be using our buttonhook on them!).

Joel Weintraub, a New Yorker by birth, is an emeritus Biology Professor at California State University, Fullerton and has won awards for his science teaching. Joel has expertise in Federal Census information, and published articles on the U.S. census, the name change belief at Ellis Island, searching records in NYC, and a biographical revision of biologist AL Heermann.

2:30 P.M. WORKSHOP: “FINDING WALDO” AT ELLIS ISLAND presented by Joel Weintraub

Joel will continue his presentation by discussing how to locate difficult passenger manifests and the assumptions of nine search strategies that help us accomplish that. He will use a real person’s 1907 voyage, and explain why some search approaches cannot find his record, and why others have no difficulty. This talk is very much about genealogical research and the pitfalls of making assumptions about databases, even if your ancestors came before Ellis Island’s heyday (1892-1924).

10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.: VCGS DNA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP MEETING

Please join us for a presentation titled “Ancestry DNA Tips & Tricks.” Ancestry DNA has more autosomal testers than any of the other companies, so chances are good that you have at least one test kit there. Don Worth and Carley Worth will present their best tips for maximizing your matches at Ancestry DNA.

Visit our website for more information https://venturacogensoc.org/

Location: Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street, New York, NY 10011Date & Time: May 15, 6:30 PMTickets: urbangenealogy.bpt.me ($10 Regular; $5 CJH Members/Seniors/Students) Who built my building? When? Who designed it? Has it changed? What did it used to look like? Who’s lived there over the decades? Has it been written about or photographed? New York City enjoys unrivalled resources for hunting down answers to those questions. In the past, such research meant visiting archives, city offices, libraries and historical societies, but in recent decades vast amounts of material have migrated to the cloud. For more than 30 years, Anthony Robins has taught New Yorkers the secrets of uncovering the city’s history in an annual seminar at the Municipal Art Society. This one-hour introduction synthesizes the highlights of that seminar, focusing on some of the most useful on-line resources — from New York City property records to newspaper databases to public library collections to photo research — and demonstrates their use.About the Speaker: Architectural historian and author Anthony W. Robins (www.AnthonyWRobins.com) spent 20 years on staff at the New York Landmarks Commission, supervising the work of historians researching the city's landmarks and historic districts. Now in private practice, he continues to research the history of the city's buildings, while writing, teaching and leading walking tours. His books include Grand Central Terminal: 100 Years of a New York Landmark; Classics of American Architecture: The World Trade Center; Subway Style: 100 Years of Architecture & Design in the New York City Subway; and New York Art Deco: A Guide to Gotham’s Jazz Age Architecture, winner of a 2017-2018 New York City Book Award from the New York Society Library.An ASL interpreter may be made available if requested in advance. This program is presented by the Ackman & Ziff Family Genealogy Institute at the Center for Jewish History and supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

St. Charles has been home to immigrants for generations pioneering the way west. Enjoy your own Journey of Discovery by joining thousands of family historians as they meet on the banks of the Missouri River in St. Charles, 8–11 May 2019. Select from more than 170 lectures and special events.

Network with experts in the field, learning their techniques and methods. As you mingle with friends with a common interest, ask those questions that are perhaps impeding your own research. Exhibitors will display new products, provide demonstrations in a special area, and endeavor to answer your specific questions.

THE VENTURA COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY presents a

Free Family History Presentation

Saturday, April 20, 2019, at the

Camarillo Library Community Room 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA 93010

1:00 P.M. AMERICA: LAND OF THE FARM, HOME OF THE PLOUGH

Presenter: Jean Wilcox Hibben

Farmers have been the backbone of America from the first settlers until the present day. Without these important people, and their families, there would not be food to eat . . . yet genealogists frequently use the phrase, “My ancestors were JUST farmers.” Just farmers? Then they were the necessary part of the population so everyone else could survive! Learn some about the farming occupation along with how to locate records of these important people; understand the vital role of your farmer forefather (and foremother . . . and all the forechildren!). Included: Some history of how America and its language have been influenced by this occupation. Suitable for all levels of genealogy experience.

Jean Wilcox Hibben; Ph.D., MA, former So. Cal. college speech professor (MA – Speech Communication; Ph.D. – Folklore), is a national speaker and author. A member of the DAR, she is the former director and current staff trainer for the Corona, CA Family History Center, has worked on background research for two genealogy television programs, and hosts podcasts, with a couple of other genealogists, under the moniker Genealogy Journeys® (genaandjean.blogspot.com).

2:30 P.M. MOTIVE, MEANS, AND OPPORTUNITY: THE SAD SAGA OF GEORGE RICHARDS

Presenter: Jean Wilcox Hibben

This case study of a man whose choices served to confuse his descendants is reconstructed in this lecture. He was there, then gone, then back – see how a variety of records unlocked his real story. From England to the US, George’s life was filled with conundrums and poor choices. See how to locate original records (not all online); separate fact from fiction; and assess evidence for accuracy.

10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.: VCGS DNA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP MEETING

DNA Special Interest Group meeting will precede the general meeting from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Camarillo Library, 4101 Las Posas Rd, Camarillo. All are invited to attend.

We are happy to welcome back renowned genealogist Michael Lacopo for our Spring 2019 Seminar. It will be held on Sat. April 13 at the downtown Dallas Public Library. Michael will be presenting on the theme of "A Method to our Madness: Sound Methodology for Successful Research." Early Bird rate ends March 31.

Ohio Chapter Palatines to America Spring SeminarTHE LAND THEY LIVED ON!Der Dutchman Restaurant, 445 Jefferson Avenue, U.S. Route 42, Plain City, OhioSaturday, April 13, 2019, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.Featured Speaker: Warren Bittner, CG, Well-known genealogical researcher and lecturer.Topics: How German History Affects ResearchGermany and its Legal Records;Bads, Bergs, Burgs, and Bachs;Meyer's Gazetteer: Gateway to Germany.Registration: $55, members $45; Deadline March 27, 2019 - after March 27: $65, members $55; No refunds after April 6, 2019.Fees include syllabus, seminar sessions, vendor showcase, Der Dutchman pastries, coffee and juice for breakfast and full Buffet lunch including Broasted Chicken and Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Noodles, Stuffing, Vegetables, Salad, Rolls, and DessertRegister today! Use Pay Pal online at the website: https://oh-palam.org/registernow.phpOr: make check payable to Ohio Chapter – Palam and mail to: Joe Stamm, 3930 Lander Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022-1329, questions?

Through a variety of hands-on activities for the whole family, find out how family photos can help you discover and document your family’s history. Search for informative clues within our family photo exhibitions, create a portrait collage of your family, color historical fashions that your ancestors may have worn, learn simple tips for preserving your family photos and scrapbooks, and more. We welcome explorers of all ages and abilities.

This program is presented in conjunction with the following exhibitions: Lost & Found – A Family Photo Album and All in the Family: Photographs from Across the Jewish World. On April 7, all Center for Jewish History exhibitions will be open from 11 AM – 5 PM. To learn more about our current exhibitions, please visit cjh.org/culture/exhibitions. Light refreshments will be served in the Great Hall. Please note that food and drinks are prohibited in all exhibition galleries.

The Center for Jewish History and the American Jewish Historical Society are proud to partner with PJ Library for this and other upcoming family programs. PJ Library provides free books that celebrate Jewish values and culture to families with children 6 months through 8 years old. Sign up for PJ Library to receive the gift of Jewish books each month – at no cost to your family!

Admission is free, but reservations are required. Please select session 1: 11 AM-12:30 PM, or session 2: 1:30-3 PM (morning and afternoon sessions are identical) at familyday.bpt.me or 800-838-3006.

This program is sponsored by the Ackman & Ziff Family Genealogy Institute, American Jewish Historical Society, Leo Baeck Institute, Yeshiva University Museum. It is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

FxGS Spring Conference offers 2 days of lectures, workshops, individual consultations, and dozens of vendors.

Speakers/topics include:  Mark Lowe -  Daniel Boone, Kentucky, Southern Migration & Secret Societies;

Dr. Shelley Murphy - African American Research Challenges;

Char Bah - African American Research, Writing & Publishing;

Pam Vestal - Hidden Stories, Finding and Telling Them;

Diahan Southard - Beginning and Intermediate DNA;

and much more.