Upcoming Events
Sat, Mar 23, 2019 –
Lies, Lies & More Lies: Can DNA
Solve My Parental Lineage
10:30
am–12:00 pm;
Grace Lutheran Church, 2825 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, entrance in back
Presenter:
Jeff Vaillant
In this case study, a family secret is unveiled through
newly discovered documents, the use of genealogical research methodologies, and
DNA. Jeff unraveled a story that was taken to the grave behind a paternal
surname change. The talk includes a focus on the process of searching for a
willing Y-DNA donor.
Jeff Vaillant is the President of the Sonoma County
Genealogical Society, has a BA in history, and is working towards certification
as a professional genealogist.
12:00-1:30
pm; Grace
Lutheran Church, 2825 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, entrance in back. NOTE DATE & LOCATION!
Presenter:
Ron Madson
• Problem
Solving Applied to Genealogy
• Organizing Online Research
Sat, Mar 30, 2019 –
Writing Workshop: From Research to Story
12:00-1:30
pm; Grace
Lutheran Church, 2825 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, entrance in back. NOTE DATE & LOCATION!
Free
for Cañada College students, faculty, and staff. SMCGS Members $5, Non-members
$10.
Presenter:
Craig Siulinski
Bring your research and family lore to life through writing
compelling stories. You will learn to generate ideas and focus on powerful
storylines. Come to have fun and share your creativity.
Craig Siulinski teaches
genealogy and life story writing classes, and does presentations on blogging
and location research. He is passionate about helping people research, write,
and share their family stories.
Thu, Apr 11, 2019 –
Writing Workshop: Finding Power in Your Family’s Story
2:30
am–4:00 pm;
Cañada College Library Computer Lab, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd, San Mateo.
Free
for Cañada College students, faculty, and staff. SMCGS Members $5, Non-members
$10.
Presenter:
Regina Mason Tell
your family story in a way that engages, inspires, and changes perspectives.
Find transformational gems in plain sight. Using a 7-step process, you will
learn to develop your authentic voice and to create a compelling story worthy
of publication. Regina Mason is an
international speaker, award-winning author, and Executive Producer of Gina’s Journey: The Search for William
Grimes.
Sat, Apr 27, 2019 – The
Power of Digital Photography and Family History
10:30
am–12:00 pm, Free. Grace Lutheran Church, 2825 Alameda de
las Pulgas, San Mateo, entrance in back.
Most everyone has a shoebox of photos and documents plus a
growing list of digital photos. But, how do we collect, organize, enhance, and
archive this family history? Learn a method for image editing, labeling, and
organization to preserve and easily find your photos again.
Ron Madson is a photographer and IT/image
processing/technical education professional. He teaches classes and facilitates
the Family Tree Maker SIG for the California Genealogical Society.
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Your Genealogy:
Research,
Organize, & Solve
with Michael John
Neill
• Organizing Online Research
•
Researching
the Entire Family and Beyond
• Finding Barbara’s Beaus and Gesche’s Girls
The focus is YOUR genealogical work.
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Methodologies and examples of discovery.
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Ideas to move your research forward.
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Approaches to interpretation of results.
Join us for Michael’s practical and down-to-earth
presentation with just the right amount of humor.
He is a National Lecturer on Genealogical Research.
Saturday,
May 4, 2019
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Please
go to smcgs.org/programs/seminars for more information.
Sat, May 18, 2019 –
Finding Mayflower Families
10:30
am–12:00 pm, Free. Grace Lutheran Church, 2825 Alameda de
las Pulgas, San Mateo, entrance in back.
Presenter: Bob Trapp
Is it possible that you are descended from a family who came
to America on the ship Mayflower in
1620? Follow the story of discovering Bob’s Mayflower family roots, plus learn
what is needed to join the Mayflower Society. Bob Trapp is the Deputy Governor
of the Mayflower California Alameda County Colony, works at the California
Society of Mayflower Descendants library,
has been on the staff of the Oakland Family History Library since 1990,
and speaks regularly in the Bay Area.
SMCGS meetings are free.
Everyone is welcome. www.smcgs.org
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Barry Hinman and Mary Lou Grunigen volunteer at the San Mateo County Genealogical Society library located at Canada College in Redwood City. They welcome members of the Society and visitors who would like a tour of the library and an introduction to its holdings. They are also available, of course, to consult about genealogical problems or research strategies. They are there from 1:00-4:00 on the second Tuesday of every month if the Canada library is open to the public on that day.
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