Join us for a great day of genealogy and technology, as Dick Eastman, author of the most popular online genealogy magazine in the world, presents these four great topics: Genealogy Searches on Google Using Online Genealogy Programs The Organized Genealogist Mobile Apps for GenealogyRegistration is now OPEN until November 9. Visit our Seminar page at www.mtgs.org for registration details.

THE VENTURA COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY presents a Free Family History Presentation Saturday, November 16, 2019, at the Camarillo Library Community Room 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA 93010 1:00 P.M.“The War of 1812” Presented by Linda Serna Did you have an ancestor who served in the War of 1812, between the United States and Great Britain? About 60,000 U.S. Army forces and 470,000 American militia and volunteer troops fought from 1812 to 1815. Linda Serna will tell the story of the War of 1812, one of America’s forgotten wars, and broaden our understanding of this time in history. Her coverage includes people, places, and events, and is rounded out with interesting trivia to make the story come alive. Linda Serna has been involved with genealogy in researching and writing family stories for over 30 years. In addition, she was privileged to work as a genealogist for the first season of the PBS Genealogy Roadshow program. Currently, she is a member of the Southern California Chapter of the P.M. Association of Professional Genealogists (SCCAPG), the Genealogical Speakers Guild (GSG), and several other genealogical organizations. She especially likes seeing how individual family stories fit in and make up the fabric of history. 2:30 WORKSHOP: “Snagit Updates” Presented by John Callahan Following the general presentation, John Callahan will review what is new in Snagit – a genealogist’s wonderful computer resource. 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.: VCGS DNA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP MEETING The VCGS DNA Special Interest Group meeting will precede the general meeting from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. at the Camarillo Library. Don and Carly Worth will lead a presentation about “Introduction to DNA for Genetic Genealogy.”

Forensic Genetic Genealogy with DNA Doe Project co-founder Dr. Margaret PressThe DNA Doe Project has one mission: “To identify John and Jane Does using genetic genealogy.” The project’s first successful identification was the first announcement of how DNA could identify cold case victims. Since then forensic genetic genealogy has also been used to identify cold case perpetrators such as the Golden State killer. Dr. Press will share a behind the scene look at the DNA Doe Project’s first solved case. Saturday, November 16th, Finley Center Cypress Room 2060, West College Ave. Santa Rosa 95401. Noon-2pm Noon-1pm group chat “What are your DNA mysteries?” 1pm-2pm Dr. Press’ presentation. Arrive early – seating is limited.

Location: Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street
Date and Time: Wednesday, December 11, 6:30 PM
Tickets: archiving.bpt.me or 800-838-3006 ($10 general admission; $5 Center for Jewish History/Partner members, seniors, and students)
VHS? Floppy disks? Vacation photographs? Everyone has digital materials that hold personal meaning and tell stories about their lives. Join archivist Maggie Schreiner for a personal digital archiving workshop and learn how to care for and preserve your digital memories! Master the basics of digitizing and caring for your collections of documents, photos, and audiovisual materials. Learn about file formats and storage, straightforward tools and techniques, and common risks and dangers (and how to avoid them!).
About the Speaker: Maggie Schreiner is the Manager of Archives and Special Collections at the Brooklyn Historical Society. She has previously held positions at New York University and the Queens Memory program at Queens Library, where she first began teaching about personal digital archiving. Maggie holds an MA in Archives and Public History from New York University.An ASL interpreter may be made available if requested in advance. This program is presented by the Ackman & Ziff Family Genealogy Institute and is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

3-day Course Introducing the Major Record Groups, How to Analyze Them and How to Use Them

Join thousands of family historians and genealogists in Salt Lake City, Utah, 20–23 May 2020, for the National Genealogical Society’s 42nd Annual Family History Conference. Choose from more than 175 lectures and special programs with a variety of topics to enhance your research techniques and fine-tune your analysis and problem-solving skills.

The conference provides a great opportunity to share your success stories and discuss roadblocks with fellow family history researchers. Sign up for social and pre-conference events. Explore the latest products, online resources, books, and demonstrations at the exhibitors’ booths and learn about NGS online courses and publications. Spread the news about the conference to friends, family, and colleagues.

Palatines to America National Conference Cincinnati, Ohio June 17-20, 2020 Wednesday, June 17, Key Essentials of German Genealogy Thursday, June 18, Tour of Over-the-Rhine DistrictFriday, June 19, Sessions with Daniel Jones:Record Types & Resources, Using Non-parish Registers, Swiss Research, & Using Geography in Research Saturday, June 20, Sessions with Dr. Michael D. Lacopo:German Immigrant Experience in 18th Century, Identifying German Origins, German Genealogy on the Internet, Overcome Brick Walls in Pennsylvania ResearchVendors, Exhibitors, Resource Room with “Ask the Experts”Full Conference Package for Members, $175, includes lectures, handouts, syllabus, Friday lunch Friday banquet, Saturday lunch.Additional information and Conference Registration at https://palam.org/.

The Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) provides an educational forum for the discovery, critical evaluation, and use of genealogical sources and methodology through a week of intensive study led by nationally prominent genealogical educators. Students choose one course that lasts throughout the week. Topics range from a course for beginners to a variety of courses on specialized topics.