Barry's Bits and Upcoming Events

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Sat, Sep 28, 2019 10:30 am–12:00 pm, Free
What You Don’t Know About Ancestry.com
Grace Lutheran Church, 2825 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, entrance in back.

 Crista Cowan, The Barefoot Genealogist, Ancestry.com

Many of us are not aware of everything there is to know about Ancestry.com. Come along and learn as Crista shares her deep and wide knowledge of Ancestry.com to open up new avenues of

research for all of us. Crista Cowan has been employed by Ancestry.com since 2004; her involvement in family history,

however, reaches back to childhood. A professional genealogist, Crista has spent thousands of hours discovering, documenting and telling family stories.
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                        Sat, Oct 19, 2019 10:30 am–12:00 pm, Free

Researching Ancestors in Historical Events: 

A Salem Witch Trials Case Study

Grace Lutheran Church, 2825 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, entrance in back.

Melinda Kashuba

If your ancestor participated in or lived near the area of a major historical event, this talk will help you discover how to draw upon narratives penned by historians and other researchers to fill in your ancestor’s story. A case study on the Salem Witch Trials will highlight techniques that you can use for events in which your ancestor was involved. Melinda Kashuba holds a PhD in geography from UCLA and is a popular lecturer on many topics including American research and maps. 

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Sat, Nov 2, 2019 – FALL SEMINAR 
The Law, GPS Evidence, and DNA Ethics
9 am–3 pm. Members $50, Non-members $60. After Oct 25 Walk-ins, add $10. LDS Hall, 1105 Valparaiso, Menlo Park

Judy Russell, The Legal Genealogist

Join us for a day of gaining insight about genealogy, more than you may have thought. Judy Russell is a genealogist with a law degree and one of the best thinkers and lecturers in the field. Her talks are delivered with good humor, perception, and thoughtful connections. She will address law in our ancestors’ time, conducting solid research, and ethics surrounding today’s DNA testing. 

Registration opened Aug 15 

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     Sat, Nov 23, 2019 10:30 am–12:00 pm, Free

Brick Wall Busters

 Techniques for Genealogical Success

Grace Lutheran Church, 2825 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, entrance in back.

Sharon Hoyt, CG  

No one method can address each and every brick wall problem, so we’ll cover several techniques to help you get unstuck and move your research forward. 

               Everyone is welcome at SMCGS events.     

www.smcgs.org 

  

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San Francisco Examiner

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Sat, Aug 24, 2019 10:30 am–12:00 pm, Free

SMCGS Work Day: Indexing

Cañada College Library Computer Lab, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd, San Mateo.

Coordinator: Cath Madden Trindle, SMCGS Publications Chair

SMCGS members and other interested individuals are invited to join us as we begin an index to the early San Mateo County Board of Supervisor Minutes. These contain references to early settlers. No experience is necessary. If you can read and write your skill will be of use. Digital images will be available on lab computers.

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Sat, Sep 28, 2019 10:30 am–12:00 pm, Free

What You Don’t Know About Ancestry.com

Grace Lutheran Church, 2825 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, entrance in back.

 Crista Cowan, The Barefoot Genealogist, Ancestry.com

Many of us are not aware of everything there is to know about Ancestry.com. Come along and learn as Crista shares her deep and wide knowledge of Ancestry.com to open up new avenues of

research for all of us. Crista Cowan has been employed by Ancestry.com since 2004; her involvement in family history,

however, reaches back to childhood. A professional genealogist, Crista has spent thousands of hours discovering, documenting and telling family stories.

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Sat, Oct 19, 2019 – Researching Ancestors in Historical Events: A Salem Witch Trials Case Study

10:30 am–12:00 pm, Free. Grace Lutheran Church, 2825 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, entrance in back.

Presenter: Melinda Kashuba

If your ancestor participated in or lived near the area of a major historical event, this talk will help you discover how to draw upon narratives penned by historians and other researchers to fill in your ancestor’s story. A case study on the Salem Witch Trials will highlight techniques that you can use for events in which your ancestor was involved.

Melinda Kashuba holds a PhD in geography from UCLA and is a popular lecturer on many topics including American research and maps. 

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Sat, Nov 2, 2019 – FALL SEMINAR 

The Law, GPS Evidence, and DNA Ethics

9 am–3 pm. Members $50, Non-members $60. After Oct 25 & Walk-ins, add $10. LDS Hall, 1105 Valparaiso, Menlo Park

Judy Russell, The Legal Genealogist

Join us for a day of gaining insight about genealogy, more than you may have thought. Judy Russell is a genealogist with a law degree and one of the best thinkers and lecturers in the field. Her talks are delivered with good humor, perception, and thoughtful connections. She will address law in our ancestors’ time, conducting solid research, and ethics surrounding today’s DNA testing.

REGISTRATION OPENS THURSDAY, AUGUST 15. Please register early, this event may sell out.

Everyone is welcome at SMCGS events. www.smcgs.org

Barry's Bits and Upcoming Events

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Sat, Jul 27, 2019 10:30 am–12:00 pm, Free. 
Round Table Discussions
Grace Lutheran Church, 2825 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, entrance in back.

The SMCGS Round Table meeting is for attendees to share on research or projects they have done on the three topics. Sharing and questions are encouraged! Attendees can “hop” from table to table to participate in more than one Round Table. 

• Family History Examples: Share a project that you have done, e.g. a family tree, an album, a blog.
• DNA Testing: Share about tests you have taken, unexpected results, connections with relatives, etc.
• Brick Walls: Share about a brick wall you have, or that you broke through. 

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Sat, Aug 24, 2019 10:30 am–12:00 pm, Free
SMCGS Work Day: Indexing
Cañada College Library Computer Lab, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd, San Mateo.
Coordinator: Cath Madden Trindle, SMCGS Publications Chair

SMCGS members and other interested individuals are invited to join us as we begin an index to the early San Mateo County Board of Supervisor Minutes. These contain references to early settlers. No experience is necessary. If you can read and write your skill will be of use. Digital images will be available on lab computers.

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Sat, Sep 28, 2019 10:30 am–12:00 pm, Free
What You Don’t Know About Ancestry.com
Grace Lutheran Church, 2825 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, entrance in back.
 Crista Cowan, The Barefoot Genealogist, Ancestry.com

Many of us are not aware of everything there is to know about Ancestry.com. Come along and learn as Crista shares her deep and wide knowledge of Ancestry.com to open up new avenues of

research for all of us. Crista Cowan has been employed by Ancestry.com since 2004; her involvement in family history,

however, reaches back to childhood. A professional genealogist, Crista has spent thousands of hours discovering, documenting and telling family stories.

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Sat, Nov 2, 2019 – FALL SEMINAR 
The Law, GPS Evidence, and DNA Ethics
9 am–3 pm. Members $50, Non-members $60. After Oct 25 & Walk-ins, add $10. LDS Hall, 1105 Valparaiso, Menlo Park
Judy Russell, The Legal Genealogist

Join us for a day of gaining insight about genealogy, more than you may have thought. Judy Russell is a genealogist with a law degree and one of the best thinkers and lecturers in the field. Her talks are delivered with good humor, perception, and thoughtful connections. She will address law in our ancestors’ time, conducting solid research, and ethics surrounding today’s DNA testing.

REGISTRATION OPENS THURSDAY, AUGUST 15. Please register early, this event may sell out.
Everyone is welcome at SMCGS events. www.smcgs.org

Barry's Bits and Upcoming Events

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Sat, Jun 22, 2019 – Sharing Stories: Readings and Potluck Lunch

10:30 am–12:30 pm, Free. Grace Lutheran Church, 2825 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, entrance in back.

Host: Cath Madden Trindle

Join us for the SMCGS June meeting where we celebrate family history and San Mateo County stories written by our genealogy community. Story readings, a drawing for prizes for stories submitted, a special small gift for each person who submitted stories and is present at the meeting, plus a social hour at the end with a potluck lunch.

Sat, Jul 27, 2019 – Round Table Discussions

10:30 am–12:00 pm, Free. Grace Lutheran Church, 2825 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, entrance in back.

The SMCGS Round Table meeting is an opportunity for genealogists to come together to share with others what research or projects they have done on a particular topic. Everyone is encouraged to share as well as ask questions. Attendees can “hop” from table to table in order to participate in more than one Round Table. Topics to be announced in May!

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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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.

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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.

Presenter: Ron Madson

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, and Solve

with   Michael John Neill

•  Problem Solving Applied to Genealogy
•  Organizing Online Research

•  Researching the Entire Family and Beyond

•  Finding Barbara’s Beaus and Gesche’s Girls

 

The focus is YOUR genealogical work.

-      Methodologies and examples of discovery.

-      Ideas to move your research forward.

-      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.

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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.