Genealogy ClassesBelow are the 9 am (PT) classes offered for 2023. Classes on genealogy, family history, media/technology, and computer skills are held at 9 am (PT) just prior to the regular 10 am (PT) meeting. Classes are designed for a variety of interests and ability levels and are often used as a refresher. These classes are held virtually via Zoom until further notice. Please check our calendar for registration information for each class. Other classes may be scheduled to meet new needs or interests of members. The Calendar of Events will display current dates, times and topics for these classes, as they are subject to change with short or no notice. |
The New England Planters - Emigrants Before the British Loyalists Time - February 11, 2023 Presenter - Colin Whitney The story of the British Loyalists is well known. However, a decade and a half prior to the American Revolution, American colonists were enticed by land grants to repatriate to Canada. This is their story. NSDAR Membership – The Benefits, How it Works, and Where to StartTime - April 8, 2023 Presenter – Jennifer Kraus The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) is a women’s service organization whose membership is based on being able to trace a woman’s lineage to an individual who supported the American Revolution. The organization was founded in 1890 with the mission of promoting historic preservation, education, and patriotism. . Learn about the benefits of membership and how to go about getting the process started. | Accuracy in Genealogy ResearchTime - February 11, 2023 Presenter – Donald Williams Don will discuss the importance of accuracy in your genealogy research ![]() WuerttembergTime - May 13, 2023 Presenter – Barbara Stanculescu Barbara will demonstrate the key techniques for German research by focusing on records which are available for Wuerttemberg. | In Search of Mary Jane AllenTime - March 11, 2023 Presenter – John Finch John will present a case study which describes how he discovered his ancestor Mary Jane Allen. A Cast of Thousands: Telling Your Family Stories Through Weekly Episodes Time - May 13, 2023 Presenter - Stephen Hamilton Stephen will tell you his system for writing family stories and how it keeps him motivated. What's in a Name? A.K.A. the Name Game Time - July 8, 2023 Presenter – Anne Alves Anne will show you how much information you can obtain from a name | Organizing my Swiss tripsTime - April 8, 2023 Presenter – Christy Dolan Christy will show you how the preparations she made for her trips to Switzerland helped her discover more about her ancestors Using Timelines in GenealogyTime - June 10, 2023 Presenter – Anne Alves Anne will show you how timelines can assist you in eliminating ancestor candidates and events. Finding the Living Time - July 8, 2023 Presenter - Colin Whitney As genealogists, we spend a lot of time searching for the records of deceased ancestors. But what do we do when we need to search for someone who is still alive? Privacy restrictions limit our ability to follow the normal paper trail. This situation occurs often in tracing a DNA cousins and there are many other arenas where we need to identify someone. Colin will talk about strategies which can help you in this endeavor |
Creating a Blog is easy!Time - August 12, 2023 Presenter - Diane Gould Hall Diane will show you that creating a blog is easy and fun to do. With her technique you will be able to share your family stories and meet new cousins. | German Handwriting TranslationTime - August 12, 2023 Presenter – Barbara Stanculescu Barbara will teach you how to read German script. See event on the calendar for direction on how you can get assistance with a record from Barbara in this class. | Linking FAN Club Members to your Family TreeTime - November 11, 2023 Presenter – Anne Alves Anne will show you how to link FAN Club members to your Family Tree and the benefits which come from that. | Orientation to San Diego Genealogical SocietyTime - TBD Presenter – Colin Whitney This class will focus on the San Diego Genealogical Society- its people and its programs. We will discuss the history of the society, its officers, and educational opportunities. We will talk about the brand new benefits and programs which we have recently introduced. |