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Thursday, August 11
Ciao to Your Ancestors in Italian Civil Records with Karen Bowdren LaDuca (General Meetings)
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm A video conference meeting using Zoom. Registration required.
An introduction to genealogy research in Italy using available online civil records.
Karen took her first genealogy classes in the early 1980's. After a 16-year break to raise two children, she resumed her research in 2006. She began researching her husband's Italian ancestry, learning how to navigate Italian civil records in the process. She has spent the past 8 years doing research in Italian records, indexing and volunteering at her local Family HIstory Center. She is a member of six different Facebook groups focused on genealogy in Italy and has helped many learn how to research their ancestors from Italy through these groups. Karen holds a BS in Education/Match, with a French minor and an MS in Education.
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Wednesday, August 17
Root Cellar's Daytime Workshop (Workshops)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Sylvan Community Center, 7521 Community Drive, Citrus Heights
In-person -- Masks are Optional
Join us August 17 as we delve into Ancestry's ThruLines tool. What does it do? How does it work? How can it benefit our research? Priscilla "Sam" Farrel will present.
Our free workshop meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1:00 - 3:00 pm, except for December. All are welcome - our members and the public - from beginners to more experienced genealogists. Invite a friend! |
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Thursday, August 18
FTM SIG (Special Interest Groups)
11:30 am to 1:00 pm Online via Zoom
Hosted by Ron Setzer and John Jay ~
Informal presentations, problem solving, hands-on demonstrations, question and answer sessions. This SIG (special interest group) will address both Macintosh and Windows versions of the software. Contact Ron Setzer at papasetzer@comcast.net for Zoom login instructions.
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Thursday, August 25
FTM SIG (Special Interest Groups)
11:30 am to 1:00 pm Online via Zoom
Hosted by Ron Setzer and John Jay ~
Informal presentations, problem solving, hands-on demonstrations, question and answer sessions. This SIG (special interest group) will address both Macintosh and Windows versions of the software. Contact Ron Setzer at papasetzer@comcast.net for Zoom login instructions.
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Thursday, September 8
How to Reopen and Work a Genealogical Cold Case with Lisa Louise Cooke (General Meetings)
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm A video conference meeting using Zoom. Registration required.
Become a genealogical detective in this vital session. You’ll learn to track ancestors like a criminal cold case detective, sniffing out holes in your research and getting missing information on the record with cutting edge technology.
Lisa Louise Cooke is the author of several books including The Genealogist's Google Toolbox, 3rd edition. She produces and hosts the popular Genealogy Gems Podcast (founded in 2007) and publishes weekly videos at the Genealogy Gems YouTube channel. She offers a Premium Membership service at her website at https://lisalouisecooke.com featuring exclusive on-demand genealogy education. She writes a regular column for Family Tree Magazine, produces the Family Tree Magazine Podcast and teaches for Family Tree University.
Registration will open one month prior to the event. |
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Thursday, September 15
FTM SIG (Special Interest Groups)
11:30 am to 1:00 pm Online via Zoom
Hosted by Ron Setzer and John Jay ~
Informal presentations, problem solving, hands-on demonstrations, question and answer sessions. This SIG (special interest group) will address both Macintosh and Windows versions of the software. Contact Ron Setzer at papasetzer@comcast.net for Zoom login instructions.
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Wednesday, September 21
Delayed Birth Certificates with Sally Fillo (Workshops)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Sylvan Community Center 7521 Community Drive, Citrus Heights
Learn more about delayed birth certificates! Share your story of successes, ask for help with brick walls, etc. Our free workshop meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1:00 - 3:00 pm, except for December. All are welcome - our members and the public - from beginners to more experienced genealogists. Invite a friend! |
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Thursday, September 22
FTM SIG (Special Interest Groups)
11:30 am to 1:00 pm Online via Zoom
Hosted by Ron Setzer and John Jay ~
Informal presentations, problem solving, hands-on demonstrations, question and answer sessions. This SIG (special interest group) will address both Macintosh and Windows versions of the software. Contact Ron Setzer at papasetzer@comcast.net for Zoom login instructions.
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Thursday, October 13
Murder and Consequences: A Family Story presented by Ronald V. Gilmore (General Meetings)
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm A video conference meeting using Zoom. Registration required.
This is a one-hour presentation of a family tragedy wherein two female family members were found guilty of murder and sentenced to death circa 1841 in northern England. Details of the initial research into this saga is presented as we follow the life of one of the women who is transported to Van Diemen’s Land (now called Tasmania), a British penal colony. The saga of the ship’s journey is totally reminiscent to the “Mutiny on the Bounty”. The story collides with some major world history events and personalities that resonate up to the present day. Alert: Not a “How To” and not intended for anyone who might be squeamish or sensitive.
With a strong technical background, Ron pursued a career as a management consultant in IT with major assignments in Canada, USA, and Europe. Retiring in 2010, Ron and his wife, Wendy, bought a golf community home in Sun City Shadow Hills in Indio, California. With generous amounts of spare time now available, Ron turned to genealogy for family investigations in Ireland, UK, France/Germany, and Canada. Ron has presented to the Sun City Shadow Hills Genealogy Club, the Palm Desert Genealogy Club, and the Hemet Genealogical Society on his favorite topic, Ireland.
Registration will open one month prior to the event. |
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Wednesday, October 19
Root Cellar's Daytime Workshop (Workshops)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm The event is presented online via Zoom
Our free workshop meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1:00 - 3:00 pm, except for December. All are welcome - our members and the public - from beginners to more experienced genealogists. Invite a friend!
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Thursday, October 20
FTM SIG (Special Interest Groups)
11:30 am to 1:00 pm Online via Zoom
Hosted by Ron Setzer and John Jay ~
Informal presentations, problem solving, hands-on demonstrations, question and answer sessions. This SIG (special interest group) will address both Macintosh and Windows versions of the software. Contact Ron Setzer at papasetzer@comcast.net for Zoom login instructions.
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Thursday, November 10
So Many Stories, So Little Time: Why the Historical Back Story Matters with Kathryn Marshall (General Meetings)
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm A video conference meeting using Zoom. Registration required.
Kathryn Miller Marshall was the Director of the Lodi Family History Center for 14 years. A frequent speaker at genealogical conferences and workshops, Kathy is currently working with FamilySearch, developing interactive maps and programming content for the Research Wiki. With a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of California at Berkeley where she taught for many years, Dr. Marshall developed substance abuse prevention programs for schools on behalf of three National Institutes of Health and various private granting agencies. She evaluated the nation’s substance abuse programs for annual Congressional reports, and did a humanitarian service mission with Cambodian refugees. Honored for her contributions to historical research and public education, Dr. Marshall serves on the Advisory board of the California Pioneer Heritage Foundation, which provides living history re-enactors at state parks and preserves historical sites in California. She writes curriculum for schools, teaches American History, and edits books for fellow historians.
Registration will open one month prior to the event. |
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Wednesday, November 16
Root Cellar's Daytime Workshop (Workshops)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm The event is presented online via Zoom
Our free workshop meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1:00 - 3:00 pm, except for December. All are welcome - our members and the public - from beginners to more experienced genealogists. Invite a friend!
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Thursday, November 17
FTM SIG (Special Interest Groups)
11:30 am to 1:00 pm Online via Zoom
Hosted by Ron Setzer and John Jay ~
Informal presentations, problem solving, hands-on demonstrations, question and answer sessions. This SIG (special interest group) will address both Macintosh and Windows versions of the software. Contact Ron Setzer at papasetzer@comcast.net for Zoom login instructions.
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Thursday, November 24
FTM SIG (Special Interest Groups)
11:30 am to 1:00 pm Online via Zoom
Hosted by Ron Setzer and John Jay ~
Informal presentations, problem solving, hands-on demonstrations, question and answer sessions. This SIG (special interest group) will address both Macintosh and Windows versions of the software. Contact Ron Setzer at papasetzer@comcast.net for Zoom login instructions.
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Thursday, December 8
What the Heck Does That Say? The Challenge of Difficult Handwriting with Pam Vestal (General Meetings)
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm A video conference meeting using Zoom. Registration required.
One of the biggest hurdles to overcome in genealogy is the seemingly illegible handwriting in our ancestors’ records. Whether you struggle to navigate colonial penmanship that doesn’t even look like English or wrestle with contemporary documents that are poorly written, a few good strategies can make all the difference. We’ll look at more than 20 techniques to help you figure out what the chicken scratches on the page say as well as what the style of writing might reveal about our ancestors.
Pam Vestal is a professional genealogist and speaker who turned her focus to her longtime love of genealogy after a 20-year writing career. Her articles have appeared in the Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly and the FGS's Forum magazine, and her lectures take her from coast to coast. Pam specializes in conducting genealogical research and then turning that information into illustrated stories that even non-genealogists can enjoy.
Registration will open one month prior to the event. |
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Thursday, December 15
FTM SIG (Special Interest Groups)
11:30 am to 1:00 pm Online via Zoom
Hosted by Ron Setzer and John Jay ~
Informal presentations, problem solving, hands-on demonstrations, question and answer sessions. This SIG (special interest group) will address both Macintosh and Windows versions of the software. Contact Ron Setzer at papasetzer@comcast.net for Zoom login instructions.
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Thursday, December 22
FTM SIG (Special Interest Groups)
11:30 am to 1:00 pm Online via Zoom
Hosted by Ron Setzer and John Jay ~
Informal presentations, problem solving, hands-on demonstrations, question and answer sessions. This SIG (special interest group) will address both Macintosh and Windows versions of the software. Contact Ron Setzer at papasetzer@comcast.net for Zoom login instructions.
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