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Thursday, October 6
Genealogy Lecture presented by Glenda Lloyd (Classes)
10:00 am to 11:00 am Sylvan Community Center, 7521 Community Drive, Citrus Heights
TOPIC: Planning a Research Trip
Speaker Glenda Lloyd will present a one hour lecture on a popular genealogical research topic followed by a question and answer session. This is a free members-only event. The lecture will be held in-person at Sylvan Community Center AND via Zoom. Registration is required. All Root Cellar members will be emailed a registration link; please register for the event even if you plan to attend in person. |
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Thursday, October 13
Genealogy Lecture presented by Glenda Lloyd (Classes)
10:00 am to 11:00 am Sylvan Community Center, 7521 Community Drive, Citrus Heights
TOPIC: Courthouse Research
Speaker Glenda Lloyd will present a one hour lecture on a popular genealogical research topic followed by a question and answer session. This is a free members-only event. The lecture will be held in-person at Sylvan Community Center AND via Zoom. Registration is required. All Root Cellar members will be emailed a registration link; please register for the event even if you plan to attend in person. |
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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 of 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.
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Wednesday, October 19
Root Cellar's Daytime Workshop (Workshops)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Sylvan Community Center 7521 Community Drive, Citrus Heights
Lets Talk Cemetery, Find A Grave, Dowsing Rods, and Forensic Dogs with Dian Price
Cemetery research is an important part of genealogy research. And you know, it's just so interesting! Bring your stories to share and join us for a discussion about cemeteries, Find A Grave, Using Dowsing Rods to Find Burials, Forensic Dogs used by the Forest Service, and more. 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
Genealogy Lecture presented by Glenda Lloyd (Classes)
10:00 am to 11:00 am Sylvan Community Center, 7521 Community Drive, Citrus Heights
TOPIC: Finding Hidden Treasures in Archives, Libraries, and Historical Societies
Speaker Glenda Lloyd will present a one hour lecture on a popular genealogical research topic followed by a question and answer session. This is a free members-only event. The lecture will be held in-person at Sylvan Community Center AND via Zoom. Registration is required. All Root Cellar members will be emailed a registration link; please register for the event even if you plan to attend in person. |
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Thursday, October 27
Genealogy Lecture presented by Glenda Lloyd (Classes)
10:00 am to 11:00 am Sylvan Community Center, 7521 Community Drive, Citrus Heights
TOPIC: BLM Land Records
Speaker Glenda Lloyd will present a one hour lecture on a popular genealogical research topic followed by a question and answer session. This is a free members-only event. The lecture will be held in-person at Sylvan Community Center AND via Zoom. Registration is required. All Root Cellar members will be emailed a registration link; please register for the event even if you plan to attend in person. |
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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 Sylvan Community Center, 7521 Community Drive, Citrus Heights
CEMETERY RESEARCH - part 2
Cemetery research is an important part of genealogy research. Diane Maltase will talk about what to bring with you when you visit a cemetery for genealogy purposes. We will continue our discussion about cemeteries, so be sure to bring your experiences to share and your questions to be answered. 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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Saturday, April 29, 2023
Root Cellar's Spring Seminar featuring D. Joshua Taylor (Seminars and Conferences)
Fair Oaks Church, 11427 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks, CA
SAVE THE DATE!
The excitement is building. We're back in person with our full day Spring Seminar with Josh Taylor. The four sessions will be:
- Bridging the Gap: Finding Ancestors in the United States between 1780 and 1840
- Vanity Sketches: Sources and Truths Behind County Histories
- Essential Technology for Genealogists
- When Dates Disagree: 8 Ways to Resolve Conflicting Details
Learn more about D. Joshua Taylor by clicking here. |
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