Staples.com is having a 2 day Cyber Monday sale. One of the items is a Western Digital 2 TB external hard drive for only $69.99! Two terabytes is the equivalent of 1,388,888 3.5 inch floppy disks! Since the purchase is over $50 the shipping is free.
I took a look at the flier and read the specs on the hard drive and it's pre-formatted for a PC so all you have to do is plug in the power block and the usb connection. Your computer should recognize it and you are good to go. Mac users will have to format the drive for Mac use.
Sixty Nine dollars and Ninety Nine cents is an excellent price for a drive this size. But the nifty thing is that Staples.com is one of the Igive.com partners. If you create an Igive account then log on to the Staples.com site your purchase will generate a $1.11 donation to SDGS.
This sale is only good November 28 and 29, 2010.
This has been another shameless plug.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
A Shameless Plea
This is probably getting a little bit late in the season but it is worth a shot.
The Society is affiliated with igive.com as a means to help us raise money for the Society. We have talked about igive.com in the past so I will just mention that if you sign up with I-Give then do your online shopping from their list of stores, the Society will get a small kickback for everything you purchase.
A quick sampling of stores and the percentage of rebate to the Society:
Barnes & Noble or Borders 2.4%, Cabela's 1.6%, Dell Business or Dell Home .8%, Harry & David 4.8%. If you use Turbo Tax buy it online through I-Give and the Society will get 6% of your purchase price. If you just get the free version through your I-Give account the society will get $0.40! If you don't have an online back-up system yet, subscribe to Carbonite.com and they will kickback 12%.
For you out of towners who will be coming to the Annual Meeting and Seminar on 8 January, 2011 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, book your reservation through I-Give and the Society will get 3.2% of your cost.
The nice thing is that by going through igive.com the Society raises needed money but it does not add anything to your bill. It's an easy way to donate to the society.
Just go to www.igive.com and look around. If you want to sign up in the "Find a Cause" form search on California, All Cause Types and the keyword Genealogical. Our society is the first one listed.
The Society is affiliated with igive.com as a means to help us raise money for the Society. We have talked about igive.com in the past so I will just mention that if you sign up with I-Give then do your online shopping from their list of stores, the Society will get a small kickback for everything you purchase.
A quick sampling of stores and the percentage of rebate to the Society:
Barnes & Noble or Borders 2.4%, Cabela's 1.6%, Dell Business or Dell Home .8%, Harry & David 4.8%. If you use Turbo Tax buy it online through I-Give and the Society will get 6% of your purchase price. If you just get the free version through your I-Give account the society will get $0.40! If you don't have an online back-up system yet, subscribe to Carbonite.com and they will kickback 12%.
For you out of towners who will be coming to the Annual Meeting and Seminar on 8 January, 2011 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, book your reservation through I-Give and the Society will get 3.2% of your cost.
The nice thing is that by going through igive.com the Society raises needed money but it does not add anything to your bill. It's an easy way to donate to the society.
Just go to www.igive.com and look around. If you want to sign up in the "Find a Cause" form search on California, All Cause Types and the keyword Genealogical. Our society is the first one listed.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Important Meeting on November 13
Our monthly meeting on November 13, at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, is really important for a couple of reasons.
Number one is that it is time to vote for next years board of directors. If you don't come and vote for the board of directors you don't have any room to complain about them. Of course that is just my opinion.
Number two reason is the announcement of our monthly meeting hours for 2011. There are going to be some changes made and it would behoove you to show up for the announcement. This will also affect the beginning genealogy classes and the RootsMagic Users group.
See the previous blog entry about our speaker.
Number one is that it is time to vote for next years board of directors. If you don't come and vote for the board of directors you don't have any room to complain about them. Of course that is just my opinion.
Number two reason is the announcement of our monthly meeting hours for 2011. There are going to be some changes made and it would behoove you to show up for the announcement. This will also affect the beginning genealogy classes and the RootsMagic Users group.
See the previous blog entry about our speaker.
Our speaker at the November 13 Meeting
Monthly Meeting
November 13, 2010
St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church
Speaker: Hal Horrocks
Preserving Your Heirlooms and Cemeteries: What They Tell Us
How does one decide what to save, give away, or toss? Learn how to develop a preservation strategy and which methods and tools to use.
Have you ever wandered through a cemetery and wondered about the meanings for the designs carved on the old gravestones? Learn the proper etiquette when exploring and conducting research in a cemetery.
November 13, 2010
St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church
Speaker: Hal Horrocks
Preserving Your Heirlooms and Cemeteries: What They Tell Us
How does one decide what to save, give away, or toss? Learn how to develop a preservation strategy and which methods and tools to use.
Have you ever wandered through a cemetery and wondered about the meanings for the designs carved on the old gravestones? Learn the proper etiquette when exploring and conducting research in a cemetery.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
I'd better get back to work
I am back from my summer in Nebraska. I had only planned on being gone for two months but that dragged on to almost four months. My online time was limited to only about 2 hours a day so I certainly didn't spend much of it doing SDGS stuff.
A lot has happened at SDGS during my stay in the hinterlands.
There is a major change coming concerning the people who come to the Rootsmagic Users Group before each monthly meeting.
I don't know if the change in the monthly meeting schedule has been promulgated, but you will get it, unofficially, right here.
Effective with the February meeting we will start the regular meetings at 10 A.M. and be finished by 1 P.M.
That means that the RootsMagic Users Group will not be held before each meeting. We are going to have to come up with some other time and place.
I am considering changing to meeting at the SDGS library at 7347 Ronson Rd, Suite O. That will be a pain for you folks that live in the East County. However it is pretty easy to get to the library.
As for meeting time I am looking at the 4th Saturday of the month. Our monthly meeting is on the 2nd Saturday and several of us go to the CGSSD meeting on the 3rd Saturday. There is a Senior Computer Users group that meets in Mission Beach on the 1st Saturday, I think. I don't know of anything on the 4th Saturday.
I chose Saturday as there is not a lot happening at the SDGS library on Saturday and the freeway traffic is usually lighter than during the week.
Go ahead and post any comments here. I will also discuss this at our November 13 monthly meeting.
A lot has happened at SDGS during my stay in the hinterlands.
There is a major change coming concerning the people who come to the Rootsmagic Users Group before each monthly meeting.
I don't know if the change in the monthly meeting schedule has been promulgated, but you will get it, unofficially, right here.
Effective with the February meeting we will start the regular meetings at 10 A.M. and be finished by 1 P.M.
That means that the RootsMagic Users Group will not be held before each meeting. We are going to have to come up with some other time and place.
I am considering changing to meeting at the SDGS library at 7347 Ronson Rd, Suite O. That will be a pain for you folks that live in the East County. However it is pretty easy to get to the library.
As for meeting time I am looking at the 4th Saturday of the month. Our monthly meeting is on the 2nd Saturday and several of us go to the CGSSD meeting on the 3rd Saturday. There is a Senior Computer Users group that meets in Mission Beach on the 1st Saturday, I think. I don't know of anything on the 4th Saturday.
I chose Saturday as there is not a lot happening at the SDGS library on Saturday and the freeway traffic is usually lighter than during the week.
Go ahead and post any comments here. I will also discuss this at our November 13 monthly meeting.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
This Week at the Library 8 August - 14 August 2010
Wednesday 11 August 10 A.M. - Noon - Computer Basics - Mac Users
6:30 P.M. - 8 P.M. - Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday 12 August 10 A.M. - 3 P.M. - Library Open to the Public
Saturday 14 August 10 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. - Basic Genealogy Class - Census Records
10 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. - RootsMagic Users Group
Noon - 2 P.M. - Monthly Meeting - Speaker Chris Hansen - Topics 1. U.S. Military Records and Uniforms, 2. U.S. Migration Patterns from Colonial Times through WW II
6:30 P.M. - 8 P.M. - Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday 12 August 10 A.M. - 3 P.M. - Library Open to the Public
Saturday 14 August 10 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. - Basic Genealogy Class - Census Records
10 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. - RootsMagic Users Group
Noon - 2 P.M. - Monthly Meeting - Speaker Chris Hansen - Topics 1. U.S. Military Records and Uniforms, 2. U.S. Migration Patterns from Colonial Times through WW II
Saturday, July 31, 2010
This Week at the Library 1 August - 7 August 2010
Monday 2 August 10 A.M. - Noon - Writer's Group
Wednesday 4 August 10 A.M. - Noon - Class - Land/Homestead Act
Thursday 5 August 10 A.M. - 3 P.M. - Library Open to the Public
Saturday 7 August 10 A.M. - Noon - Family Treemaker Users Group
Wednesday 4 August 10 A.M. - Noon - Class - Land/Homestead Act
Thursday 5 August 10 A.M. - 3 P.M. - Library Open to the Public
Saturday 7 August 10 A.M. - Noon - Family Treemaker Users Group
Friday, July 16, 2010
Roommates Needed for SLC Trip
Are you thinking of going to the SDGS Research trip in Salt Lake City this October, but hesitate because you don't have a roommate to share the costs?
Two members, one a man and the other a woman, have asked to be matched up with a roommate for the trip. If you are interested in signing on as a roommate, please let Kristeen McCollough know as soon as possible. She can be reached by email at kristeenealogy@cox.net or call 619.820.2552.
Two members, one a man and the other a woman, have asked to be matched up with a roommate for the trip. If you are interested in signing on as a roommate, please let Kristeen McCollough know as soon as possible. She can be reached by email at kristeenealogy@cox.net or call 619.820.2552.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
This Week at the Library 11 July - 17 July 2010
Wednesday 14 July 10 A.M. to Noon - Computer Basics - Printer controls
Thursday 15 July 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. - Library Open to the Public
Thursday 15 July 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. - Library Open to the Public
Saturday, July 3, 2010
This Week at the Library 4 July - 10 July 2010
Sunday 4 July - HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY
Monday 5 July 10 A.M. - Noon - Writer's Group
Wednesday 7 July 10 A.M. - Noon - Basic Genealogy Class - County Histories
6:30 P.M. - 8 P.M. - Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday 8 July 10 A.M. - 3 P.M. - Library Open to the Public
Saturday 10 July 10 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. - Genealogy Basics Class
10 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. - Rootsmagic Users Group
Noon - 2 P.M. - Monthly Meeting - Speaker - Gena Philibert Ortega: Copyright, Plagiarism and Privacy
Monday 5 July 10 A.M. - Noon - Writer's Group
Wednesday 7 July 10 A.M. - Noon - Basic Genealogy Class - County Histories
6:30 P.M. - 8 P.M. - Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday 8 July 10 A.M. - 3 P.M. - Library Open to the Public
Saturday 10 July 10 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. - Genealogy Basics Class
10 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. - Rootsmagic Users Group
Noon - 2 P.M. - Monthly Meeting - Speaker - Gena Philibert Ortega: Copyright, Plagiarism and Privacy
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Salt Lake City Research Trip - Flyer is out!
The latest San Diego Genealogical Society newsletter contains
July History Mystery Tour full
Anyone who was thinking about going on the July History Mystery and did not get on the list will be disappointed to learn that we are already full. Ten members will be carpooling to the new NARA facility in Perris, Ca. on July 20 for a guided tour and orientation. This is NOT a research trip, but those going are looking forward to seeing the facility and having a special understanding of what it is like when our speaker from NARA talks about it at the October seminar. There is a waiting list for any member who might want to go in place of someone if they have to drop out. Contact Kris at kristeenealogy@cox.net if you want to be put on the waiting list.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
This Week at the Library 27 June - 3 July 2010
Thursday 1 July 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. - Library open to the public
Saturday 3 July 10 A.M. to Noon - Family Tree Maker Users Group
Saturday 3 July 10 A.M. to Noon - Family Tree Maker Users Group
Friday, June 25, 2010
June History Mystery Tour
On Saturday, June 26 at 10am SDGS members will meet at the William Heath Davis House, the oldest wooden structure in downtown San Diego that now serves as a museum. All peices in the house are from the mid to late 1800's. Each room is an exhibit of the house's different residents, one e of which was Alonzo Horton. Following the self-guided tour of the house, we will go on a guided walking tour of the Gaslamp Quarter. There are small admission fees for both tours. After the tours we will meet at a Gaslamp Quarter restaurant for lunch. Carpooling is available. If you are an SDGS member and interested in attending, please call Kris at 619.820.2552 or email at kristeenealogy@cox.net.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
This Week at the Library - 20 June - 26 June 2010
Monday 21 June 10 A.M. to Noon - Writer's Group
Wednesday 23 June 10 A.M. to Noon - Brick Walls
Thursday 24 June 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. - Open to the Public
Saturday 26 June 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. - Open to the Public
Wednesday 23 June 10 A.M. to Noon - Brick Walls
Thursday 24 June 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. - Open to the Public
Saturday 26 June 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. - Open to the Public
Saturday, June 12, 2010
This Week at the Library - 13 June - 19 June 2010
Wednesday 16 June 10 A.M. - Noon - Genealogy Class - Mexico/Spain/Hispanic research
Thursday 17 June 10 A.M. - 3 P.M. - Library Open to the Public
Saturday 19 June 9 A.M. - Noon - Computer Genealogy Society of San Diego Meeting
Not a SDGS library event.
Thursday 17 June 10 A.M. - 3 P.M. - Library Open to the Public
Saturday 19 June 9 A.M. - Noon - Computer Genealogy Society of San Diego Meeting
Not a SDGS library event.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
This Week at the Library - 6 June - 12 June 2010
Monday 7 June 10 A.M. to Noon - SDGS Writer's Group
Wednesday 9 June 10 A.M. to Noon - Basic Computer - Browsers/e-mail
6:30 P.M. to 8 P.M. - Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday 10 June 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. - Library open to the public
Saturday 12 June 10 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. - Basic Genealogy Class - Computer Resources
10 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. - RootsMagic Users Group
12 A.M. to 2 P.M. - SDGS Monthly Meeting
The Saturday 12 June events are at St. Andrews Lutheran Church.
The speaker for the monthly meeting is Robert Brenner. His topics are 1. Sailing to America, 2. Castle Garden, 1855-1890.
Also just a note that the Southern California Genealogical Society 41st Annual Genealogy Jamboree is June 11 through June 13 in Burbank.
Wednesday 9 June 10 A.M. to Noon - Basic Computer - Browsers/e-mail
6:30 P.M. to 8 P.M. - Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday 10 June 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. - Library open to the public
Saturday 12 June 10 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. - Basic Genealogy Class - Computer Resources
10 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. - RootsMagic Users Group
12 A.M. to 2 P.M. - SDGS Monthly Meeting
The Saturday 12 June events are at St. Andrews Lutheran Church.
The speaker for the monthly meeting is Robert Brenner. His topics are 1. Sailing to America, 2. Castle Garden, 1855-1890.
Also just a note that the Southern California Genealogical Society 41st Annual Genealogy Jamboree is June 11 through June 13 in Burbank.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
This Week at the Library - 30 May - 5 June 2010
Wednesday 2 June 10 A.M. to Noon - Basic Genealogy Class - Passenger Lists
Thursday 3 June 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. - Library Open to the Public
Saturday 5 June 10 A.M. to Noon - FamilyTreemaker Users Group
All events at the library at 7343 Ronson Rd, Ste. O, San Diego
Thursday 3 June 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. - Library Open to the Public
Saturday 5 June 10 A.M. to Noon - FamilyTreemaker Users Group
All events at the library at 7343 Ronson Rd, Ste. O, San Diego
Monday, May 24, 2010
History Mystery Tour 29 May
I just got the following from Kris announcing this weeks History Mystery Tour. There is a limit to the number of people who can attend, so if you want to go you have to contact Kris.
Saturday May 29 at 11am
Leo Carrillo Ranch Tour
6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Lane
Carlsbad
The tour starts promptly at 11am so it would be a good idea to arrive a little early. If you need directions or would like to carpool, please reply to this message ASAP!
Remember to bring your $5.00 donation to SDGS and any donation you might want to make to the Friends of Leo Carrillo Ranch
Lunch following at Casa De Bandini Restaurant 1901 Calle Barcelona Carlsbad
Optional Additional Event Carlsbad Library Visit Until 5pm 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad
Saturday May 29 at 11am
Leo Carrillo Ranch Tour
6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Lane
Carlsbad
The tour starts promptly at 11am so it would be a good idea to arrive a little early. If you need directions or would like to carpool, please reply to this message ASAP!
Remember to bring your $5.00 donation to SDGS and any donation you might want to make to the Friends of Leo Carrillo Ranch
Lunch following at Casa De Bandini Restaurant 1901 Calle Barcelona Carlsbad
Optional Additional Event Carlsbad Library Visit Until 5pm 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad
Sunday, May 23, 2010
This Week at the Library - 23 May - 29 May 2010
Wednesday 26 May 10 a.m. to Noon - Brickwalls
Thursday 27 May 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Library Open to the Public
Saturday 29 May 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - History Mystery Tour
Thursday 27 May 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Library Open to the Public
Saturday 29 May 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - History Mystery Tour
Sunday, May 16, 2010
This Week at the Library - 16 May - 22 May 2010
Monday 17 May 10 a.m. to noon - Writer's Group
Wednesday 19 May 10 a.m. to noon - Genealogy Class - Danish and Scandinavian Research
Thursday 20 May 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Library Open to the Public
Saturday 22 May 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Library Open to the Public
Wednesday 19 May 10 a.m. to noon - Genealogy Class - Danish and Scandinavian Research
Thursday 20 May 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Library Open to the Public
Saturday 22 May 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Library Open to the Public
Sunday, May 9, 2010
This Week at the Library - 9 May - 15 May 2010
Tuesday 11 May 11:30 A.M. to 1 P.M. - Jamboree Info Session - for people who have signed up for SDGS event
Wednesday 12 May 10 A.M. to Noon - Computer Basics - Moving Data
Thursday 13 May 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. - Library Open to the Public
Saturday 15 May 9 A.M. to Noon - CGSSD Meeting
Wednesday 12 May 10 A.M. to Noon - Computer Basics - Moving Data
Thursday 13 May 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. - Library Open to the Public
Saturday 15 May 9 A.M. to Noon - CGSSD Meeting
Monday, May 3, 2010
1890 US Census
I was at the San Diego Public Library this afternoon and spoke with Rick Crawford the director of the California Room and the Genealogy Room.
He mentioned that he had an article in the 1 May 2010 San Diego Union concerning the 1890 census. It seems that there were people then who didn't want the census people interfering and snooping. Today is nothing new!
It is an interesting read if you still have Saturdays paper. If you don't have the paper here is a link to the article. 1890-census-raised-ruckus-in-sd
He mentioned that he had an article in the 1 May 2010 San Diego Union concerning the 1890 census. It seems that there were people then who didn't want the census people interfering and snooping. Today is nothing new!
It is an interesting read if you still have Saturdays paper. If you don't have the paper here is a link to the article. 1890-census-raised-ruckus-in-sd
Saturday, May 1, 2010
This Week at the Library - 2 May - 8 May 2010
Monday 3 May 10 a.m. - noon - Writers Group
Wednesday 5 May 10 a.m. - noon - Genealogy Class - Church records/Cemeteries
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
Thursday 6 May 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Library Open to the Public
Saturday 8 May - Saint Andrews Lutheran Church, 8350 Lake Murray Blvd.
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Basic Genealogy - Vital Records
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - RootsMagic Users Group
12 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Monthly Meeting - Wendy Elliott, presenter
Wendy's topics are: "Tracking our Fore-Mothers" and "Writing and Publishing Your Work"
Wednesday 5 May 10 a.m. - noon - Genealogy Class - Church records/Cemeteries
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
Thursday 6 May 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Library Open to the Public
Saturday 8 May - Saint Andrews Lutheran Church, 8350 Lake Murray Blvd.
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Basic Genealogy - Vital Records
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - RootsMagic Users Group
12 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Monthly Meeting - Wendy Elliott, presenter
Wendy's topics are: "Tracking our Fore-Mothers" and "Writing and Publishing Your Work"
Saturday, April 24, 2010
This Week at the Library 26 April 2010 to 1 May 2010
Wednesday 28 April 10 a.m. to Noon - Brick Walls
Thursday 29 April 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Library open to the public
Saturday 1 May 10 a.m. to Noon - Family Treemaker Users Group
Thursday 29 April 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Library open to the public
Saturday 1 May 10 a.m. to Noon - Family Treemaker Users Group
Sunday, April 18, 2010
This Week at the Library 18 April - 24 April
Monday 19 April 10 a.m. to Noon - Writer's Group
Wednesday at the Library 21 April 10 a.m. to Noon - Class - Canadian Research
Thursday 22 April 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Library Open to the Public
Friday 23 April 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - History/No Mystery - Historical Doll Presentation
Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Library Open to the Public
Wednesday at the Library 21 April 10 a.m. to Noon - Class - Canadian Research
Thursday 22 April 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Library Open to the Public
Friday 23 April 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - History/No Mystery - Historical Doll Presentation
Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Library Open to the Public
Friday, April 16, 2010
Jamboree
Attending Jamboree? If so, be sure to look for us this year in the Exhibit Hall! We'll have books to sell, membership information available, and familiar faces! Be sure to stop by to say "Hi" and let us know what you're learning and enjoying at Jamboree!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Jamboree 2010
For anyone interested in signing up for Jamboree and who want a one-on-one session for registration, meet with SDGS Special Events Director Kris McCollough at the SDGS Library on Saturday, April 17, 12:30pm - 2pm.
Don't forget to take advantage of the Early Bird Special which ends April 30!
Jamboree Pre-registration will continue May 1-31.
Tuesday, May 11 will be our info session - past Jamboree attendees will fill you in on all you need to know while you fill in on lunch (or whatever else you bring to munch on). Highly recommended if you have never been and recommended to all for getting acquainted with fellow attendees. At the library from 11:30am to 1pm.
Don't forget to take advantage of the Early Bird Special which ends April 30!
Jamboree Pre-registration will continue May 1-31.
Tuesday, May 11 will be our info session - past Jamboree attendees will fill you in on all you need to know while you fill in on lunch (or whatever else you bring to munch on). Highly recommended if you have never been and recommended to all for getting acquainted with fellow attendees. At the library from 11:30am to 1pm.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
This Week at the Library 11 April 2010 to 17 April 2010
Tuesday 13 April 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Reunion Users Group (Mac computers)
Wednesday 14 April 10 a.m. to noon - Computer Basics - Microsoft File Extensions
Thursday 15 April 10 a.m. to 3 p..m. - Library open to the public
Wednesday 14 April 10 a.m. to noon - Computer Basics - Microsoft File Extensions
Thursday 15 April 10 a.m. to 3 p..m. - Library open to the public
Saturday, April 3, 2010
This Week at the Library 4 April 2010 to 10 April 2010
Monday 5 April 10 a.m. to Noon: Writers Group
Wednesday 7 April 10 a.m. to Noon: Basic Genealogy Class - Bibliographies and Indexes
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.: Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday 8 April 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Library Open to the Public
Saturday 10 April 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Basic Genealogy - Census Records
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: RootsMagic Users Group
Noon to 2 p.m.: Monthly Meeting - Speaker Barbara Renick
The Saturday events are at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 8350 Lake Murray Blvd., San Diego
Wednesday 7 April 10 a.m. to Noon: Basic Genealogy Class - Bibliographies and Indexes
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.: Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday 8 April 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Library Open to the Public
Saturday 10 April 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Basic Genealogy - Census Records
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: RootsMagic Users Group
Noon to 2 p.m.: Monthly Meeting - Speaker Barbara Renick
The Saturday events are at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 8350 Lake Murray Blvd., San Diego
Friday, April 2, 2010
Who Do You Think You Are 2 April
Tonight's episode highlights the genealogy of Brooke Shields. I saw a teaser on NBC.com that showed her touching King Henry IV's heart.
Don't know how much I'd want to touch my grandpa's heart, but...
The show airs at 8 p.m. on NBC
Don't know how much I'd want to touch my grandpa's heart, but...
The show airs at 8 p.m. on NBC
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Hello Dolly! April 23 at 11am
Instead of a History-Mystery tour in April, SDGS member and former President Gloria Osborn will share her wealth of knowledge about dolls - their place in history and their value as collectibles today. She will open her home to a limited number of members, where she has her own large and varied collection. You are invited you to bring your own dolls for her to evaluate.
Following our visit with Gloria we will be having lunch at nearby Guadalajara's Mexican Restaurant.
If you are interested in attending, please call Kris at 619-820-2552 or email kristeenealogy@cox.net
Following our visit with Gloria we will be having lunch at nearby Guadalajara's Mexican Restaurant.
If you are interested in attending, please call Kris at 619-820-2552 or email kristeenealogy@cox.net
March History Mystery - REVEALED
Our March History-Mystery Tour will be in Old Town San Diego where we will enjoy a guided tour and lunch at El Fandango.
Wednesday is a Living History Day with staff dressed in period costume and demonstrations of carpentry, quilting, etc.
Some spots left - if you are inteested call Kris at 619-820-2552 or email kristeenealogy@cox.net.
Wednesday is a Living History Day with staff dressed in period costume and demonstrations of carpentry, quilting, etc.
Some spots left - if you are inteested call Kris at 619-820-2552 or email kristeenealogy@cox.net.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
This Week at the Library 21 March to 3 April 2010
Wednesday 31 March 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - History Mystery - It's a secret. Attendance limited.
Thursday 1 April 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Don't be an April Fool. The library is open to the public.
Saturday 3 April 10a.m. to Noon - The FamilyTreemaker users group discusses, what else, FamilyTreemaker.
Thursday 1 April 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Don't be an April Fool. The library is open to the public.
Saturday 3 April 10a.m. to Noon - The FamilyTreemaker users group discusses, what else, FamilyTreemaker.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
This week at the library
It's a slow week.
Wednesday, 24 March 2010
10 a.m. to Noon Class: Brick Walls
Thursday, 25 March 2010
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Library open to the public
Saturday, 27 March 2010
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Library open to the public
Wednesday, 24 March 2010
10 a.m. to Noon Class: Brick Walls
Thursday, 25 March 2010
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Library open to the public
Saturday, 27 March 2010
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Library open to the public
Thursday, March 18, 2010
KPBS interview of Pam Journey
As a filler before one of the "Faces of America', with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. San Diego's KPBS interviewed our librarian, Pam Journey.
A producer and videographer were at the library for about three hours videotaping the interview and our facility. The attached video clip is about a minute and a half.
KPBS generously allowed us to post the video clip on our blog.
A producer and videographer were at the library for about three hours videotaping the interview and our facility. The attached video clip is about a minute and a half.
KPBS generously allowed us to post the video clip on our blog.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
"Who Do You Think You Are"
I am on an Ancestry.com mailing list that is promoting "Who Do You Think You Are". I will just cut and paste the synopsis of this weeks episode and include a link to a teaser at NBC. The teaser is on NBC's page that is all about the series. If you missed episodes 1 and 2 there are links for you to watch them on your computer.
This Week’s Episode
You won’t want to miss this week’s episode. Lisa Kudrow sets out to learn the hard truth about what really happened to her Jewish ancestors who remained behind in Belarus during World War II. Despite the cold details of how the Holocaust impacted her family, Lisa’s episode ends with a silver lining.
Check out the teaser featuring Lisa Kudrow, and tune into NBC for the full episode on Friday at 8/7c.
This Week’s Episode
You won’t want to miss this week’s episode. Lisa Kudrow sets out to learn the hard truth about what really happened to her Jewish ancestors who remained behind in Belarus during World War II. Despite the cold details of how the Holocaust impacted her family, Lisa’s episode ends with a silver lining.
Check out the teaser featuring Lisa Kudrow, and tune into NBC for the full episode on Friday at 8/7c.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Tell Your Friends!
Just like those featured on the NBC series "Who Do You Think You Are?" your friends can find their ancestors, too! Tell them to call (858) 279-SDGS (7347) and we'll help them get started. Free!
Sunday, March 14, 2010
This Week at the Library 14 - 20 March 2010
Monday 15 March: Writer's Group 10 a.m. to noon
Wednesday 17 March: Class - England/Wales 10 a.m. to noon
Thursday 18 March: Library open to the public 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday 20 March: SDGS bus trip to Los Angeles Public Library
Wednesday 17 March: Class - England/Wales 10 a.m. to noon
Thursday 18 March: Library open to the public 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday 20 March: SDGS bus trip to Los Angeles Public Library
Friday, March 12, 2010
igive.com for SDGS
I challenge anyone else to sign up for SDGS on igive.com and do some searches/shopping to contribute donations to our Society. Let' shoot for $25.00 total by the end of March.
I'll buy one Snicker's bar for every member who signs up and uses this site!
I'll buy one Snicker's bar for every member who signs up and uses this site!
Spring Ahead, Fall Back
If you have to get up on time on Sunday 14 March don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed on Saturday.
Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday 14 March 2010.
Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday 14 March 2010.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Los Angeles Public Library bus trip
The bus trip to the Los Angeles Public Library on 20 March needs more riders!
The special events chairperson said that the trip is in jeopardy because there have not been enough people sign up. If you are considering going, contact Kris immediately. There is a flier application at LA Public Library trip. The flier also has contact information for Kris. She needs to know by Friday 12 March!
The Los Angeles Public Library has one of the largest collections of City Directories in Southern California. If you had ancestors in a city between censuses that published a City Directory you need to go to LA. The library also has extensive collection of county histories that could be of use.
Even if the two items I mentioned don't excite you, just go along for an enjoyable day and support SDGS.
The special events chairperson said that the trip is in jeopardy because there have not been enough people sign up. If you are considering going, contact Kris immediately. There is a flier application at LA Public Library trip. The flier also has contact information for Kris. She needs to know by Friday 12 March!
The Los Angeles Public Library has one of the largest collections of City Directories in Southern California. If you had ancestors in a city between censuses that published a City Directory you need to go to LA. The library also has extensive collection of county histories that could be of use.
Even if the two items I mentioned don't excite you, just go along for an enjoyable day and support SDGS.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
This week at the library
Wednesday 10 March:
10 a.m. to noon: Computer Basics Class: Scanner Help
6:30 p.m.: Board of Directors meeting
Thursday 11 March:
10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Library open to the public
Saturday 13 March:
10 to 11:30 a.m.: Basic Genealogy class at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church
10 to 11:30 a.m.: Rootsmagic Users Group at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church
12 noon to 2:00 p.m.: Monthly Meeting at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church
Guest Speaker: Wayne Anderson
1. When the absence of information was a clue
2. What we learned on the way to proving something was not true
10 a.m. to noon: Computer Basics Class: Scanner Help
6:30 p.m.: Board of Directors meeting
Thursday 11 March:
10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Library open to the public
Saturday 13 March:
10 to 11:30 a.m.: Basic Genealogy class at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church
10 to 11:30 a.m.: Rootsmagic Users Group at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church
12 noon to 2:00 p.m.: Monthly Meeting at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church
Guest Speaker: Wayne Anderson
1. When the absence of information was a clue
2. What we learned on the way to proving something was not true
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
2010 Census
The 2010 Federal Census is about to commence so it is time to start putting out the scam alerts.
The US Code, Title 13, Section 221 states that everyone is required to answer the census questions truthfully.
However there are scammers out there who try to exploit this. Here are a few things to be aware of:
1. The Census Bureau does NOT conduct the census over the internet.
2. The Census Bureau does NOT send emails concerning the census.
3. The Census Bureau NEVER asks for your social security number, ask for money, represent a political organization or ask for PINS, account numbers, etcetera.
If a person purports to be from the Census Bureau you can request to see their ID and they must show it to you. They will have a Census Badge and you can ask for a second ID.
The following link is to a Census Bureau web page explaining who to contact if you think you are being scammed. Census Bureau Scam page.
The US Code, Title 13, Section 221 states that everyone is required to answer the census questions truthfully.
However there are scammers out there who try to exploit this. Here are a few things to be aware of:
1. The Census Bureau does NOT conduct the census over the internet.
2. The Census Bureau does NOT send emails concerning the census.
3. The Census Bureau NEVER asks for your social security number, ask for money, represent a political organization or ask for PINS, account numbers, etcetera.
If a person purports to be from the Census Bureau you can request to see their ID and they must show it to you. They will have a Census Badge and you can ask for a second ID.
The following link is to a Census Bureau web page explaining who to contact if you think you are being scammed. Census Bureau Scam page.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
"Who Do You Think You Are"
While I am on the subject of television I was sent some more promotional material on the NBC series that starts on Friday 5 March. See my earlier entry for more information.
The email I got today lists the celebrity and the date of their episode.
March 5 – Sarah Jessica Parker
March 12 – Emmitt Smith
March 19 – Lisa Kudrow
March 26 – Matthew Broderick
April 2 – Brooke Shields
April 9 – Susan Sarandon
April 23 – Spike Lee
The email I got today lists the celebrity and the date of their episode.
March 5 – Sarah Jessica Parker
March 12 – Emmitt Smith
March 19 – Lisa Kudrow
March 26 – Matthew Broderick
April 2 – Brooke Shields
April 9 – Susan Sarandon
April 23 – Spike Lee
Final episode of "Faces of America"
The fourth and final episode of Faces of America airs tomorrow 3 March at 8 p.m. on PBS.
This episode concerns DNA genealogy. I am going to just cut and paste from PBS's website for the synopsis.
Know Thyself – Episode Four takes up the search for the guests’ ancestries where the historical record leaves off and links their distinctive family histories to the broader history of “the family of man.” Combining the documented stories of some of the guests’ last known ancestors with DNA evidence, the series travel backward through time to reveal both distant relatives and surprising shared ancestral connections. Elizabeth Alexander learns that she is a direct descendent of Charlemagne, and that her paternal roots are not only European, but Jewish. Meryl Streep and Mike Nichols discover that they are distant cousins, as do Yo-Yo Ma and Eva Longoria. Interwoven with these stories and others is the journey of the host, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as he and his father and brother undertake an historic project to have their entire genomes mapped, and thereby to learn everything they possibly can about their own family. This episode offers a compelling and thought-provoking meditation on the importance of ancestry, the meaning of family and the role of both in creating identity.
Sounds interesting.
This episode concerns DNA genealogy. I am going to just cut and paste from PBS's website for the synopsis.
Know Thyself – Episode Four takes up the search for the guests’ ancestries where the historical record leaves off and links their distinctive family histories to the broader history of “the family of man.” Combining the documented stories of some of the guests’ last known ancestors with DNA evidence, the series travel backward through time to reveal both distant relatives and surprising shared ancestral connections. Elizabeth Alexander learns that she is a direct descendent of Charlemagne, and that her paternal roots are not only European, but Jewish. Meryl Streep and Mike Nichols discover that they are distant cousins, as do Yo-Yo Ma and Eva Longoria. Interwoven with these stories and others is the journey of the host, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as he and his father and brother undertake an historic project to have their entire genomes mapped, and thereby to learn everything they possibly can about their own family. This episode offers a compelling and thought-provoking meditation on the importance of ancestry, the meaning of family and the role of both in creating identity.
Sounds interesting.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Eastman blog on Dumpster Diving
I was looking at Dick Eastman's blog this morning and saw this post about dumpster diving and identity theft. It's a good post with some very good comments.
If you are not shredding your documents you're playing with matches at the gas pump. If you ever have your identity stolen it can cost you tons of money and is a lot of work to fix.
Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter on Dumpster Diving for identity theft.
If you are not shredding your documents you're playing with matches at the gas pump. If you ever have your identity stolen it can cost you tons of money and is a lot of work to fix.
Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter on Dumpster Diving for identity theft.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
This week at the library
Monday 1 March: SDGS Writers Group 10 a.m. - noon.
Wednesday 3 March: Wednesday at the Library class: Record keeping/Organizing 10 a.m. - noon.
Thursday 4 March: Library open to the public 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday 6 March: Family Tree Maker Users Group 10 a.m. - noon.
Wednesday 3 March: Wednesday at the Library class: Record keeping/Organizing 10 a.m. - noon.
Thursday 4 March: Library open to the public 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday 6 March: Family Tree Maker Users Group 10 a.m. - noon.
Friday, February 26, 2010
"Who Do You Think You Are"
This Friday, 5 March 2010, at 8 p.m. NBC will premier their version of the British series Who Do You Think You Are. The series is seven episodes featuring the genealogy and genealogical research of seven well known celebrities. There are five actors, a director and a retired professional football player. The series is produced by Lisa Kudrow.
NBC and Ancestry.com have collaborated in the production and research of the genealogies. Both entities have interesting web pages about the series and brief biographies about the families they researched.
Below are some links to the main pages promoting the series and a link to a 3:41 minute preview done by Lisa Kudrow.
The first link is to the main NBC site about the series, "Who Do You Think You Are"
One of the pages at that site has the Lisa Kudrow video but I will give you the direct link because I liked it. Lisa Kudrow preview
Ancestry.com's link is aimed at getting people like me to plug the series but, once again, I found it interesting. Spread the Word
I plan on watching.
NBC and Ancestry.com have collaborated in the production and research of the genealogies. Both entities have interesting web pages about the series and brief biographies about the families they researched.
Below are some links to the main pages promoting the series and a link to a 3:41 minute preview done by Lisa Kudrow.
The first link is to the main NBC site about the series, "Who Do You Think You Are"
One of the pages at that site has the Lisa Kudrow video but I will give you the direct link because I liked it. Lisa Kudrow preview
Ancestry.com's link is aimed at getting people like me to plug the series but, once again, I found it interesting. Spread the Word
I plan on watching.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Faces of America with Louis Henry Gates, Jr. on PBS
Just a reminder that the third of four episode of Faces of America is on tonight at 8:00 p.m. In San Diego it is on KPBS Cox channel 11. The over the air channel is 15.
I mention this because their will be a 2 minute locally produced segment on genealogy. KPBS sent a crew to the SDGS library in February and did an interview with our librarian, Pam Journey.
That segment will air at 7:57 p.m. so don't be late.
I mention this because their will be a 2 minute locally produced segment on genealogy. KPBS sent a crew to the SDGS library in February and did an interview with our librarian, Pam Journey.
That segment will air at 7:57 p.m. so don't be late.
Monday, February 1, 2010
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Genealogy Program
This information might be a little bit dated, but as long as the govt. is providing a useful service it might as well be publicized.
In August of 2008 the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, formerly INS, established a Genealogy Program. Genealogists can request records of genealogical interest to be searched for and copied. The service is dedicated to genealogists, historians and other researchers seeking records that generally do not require FOIA expertise. This is a fee for service program. A genealogy index search is $20, copy of a file on microfilm is $20 and a copy of a textual file is $35.
The USCIS Genealogy Program offers two services:
Index Search: Using biographical information provided by the researcher, USCIS searches its historical immigration and naturalization record indices for citations related to a specific immigrant. Search results (record citations) are returned to the researcher, along with instructions on how to request the file(s) from USCIS or the National Archives. Fee: $20.00.
Record Copy Request: Researchers with valid record citations (USCIS file numbers), gained through a USCIS Genealogy Program index search or through independent research, may request copies of historical immigration and naturalization records. Fee: $20.00/$35.00 (depending on the record type).
Records available through the USCIS Genealogy Program:
Naturalization Certificate Files (C-files) from September 27, 1906 to April 1, 1956
Alien Registration Forms from August 1, 1940 to March 31, 1944
Visa files from July 1, 1924 to March 31, 1944
Registry Files from March 2, 1929 to March 31, 1944
Alien Files (A-files) numbered below 8 million (A8000000) and documents therein dated prior to May 1, 1951
When their website was last updated on 30 Oct 2009 they were answering requests from early Oct 2009. With the current events in Haiti there might be a greater delay.
If you are interested in seeing what they have available the main website is at www.uscis.gov. On their Home page the link for Genealogy is at the bottom of the left hand column. If you are not interested in seeing what else USCIS has to offer use this link to go directly to Genealogy.
In August of 2008 the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, formerly INS, established a Genealogy Program. Genealogists can request records of genealogical interest to be searched for and copied. The service is dedicated to genealogists, historians and other researchers seeking records that generally do not require FOIA expertise. This is a fee for service program. A genealogy index search is $20, copy of a file on microfilm is $20 and a copy of a textual file is $35.
The USCIS Genealogy Program offers two services:
Index Search: Using biographical information provided by the researcher, USCIS searches its historical immigration and naturalization record indices for citations related to a specific immigrant. Search results (record citations) are returned to the researcher, along with instructions on how to request the file(s) from USCIS or the National Archives. Fee: $20.00.
Record Copy Request: Researchers with valid record citations (USCIS file numbers), gained through a USCIS Genealogy Program index search or through independent research, may request copies of historical immigration and naturalization records. Fee: $20.00/$35.00 (depending on the record type).
Records available through the USCIS Genealogy Program:
Naturalization Certificate Files (C-files) from September 27, 1906 to April 1, 1956
Alien Registration Forms from August 1, 1940 to March 31, 1944
Visa files from July 1, 1924 to March 31, 1944
Registry Files from March 2, 1929 to March 31, 1944
Alien Files (A-files) numbered below 8 million (A8000000) and documents therein dated prior to May 1, 1951
When their website was last updated on 30 Oct 2009 they were answering requests from early Oct 2009. With the current events in Haiti there might be a greater delay.
If you are interested in seeing what they have available the main website is at www.uscis.gov. On their Home page the link for Genealogy is at the bottom of the left hand column. If you are not interested in seeing what else USCIS has to offer use this link to go directly to Genealogy.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Wednesday at the Library
From the mailbag:
‘Wednesday at the Library,’ a new series of ongoing genealogy classes, begin February 3rd ( 10 am -12 pm ) at the San Diego Genealogical Society Library, 7343 Ronson Road , Suite O. All members are invited to attend. There is no charge for any of the classes. Donations to help cover the cost of handouts will be accepted.
The following lists of topics are tentative. The SDGS Newsletter and online calendar will have the up-to-date list of class topics.
1st Wednesday of each month – genealogy research topics
1. Making a plan (Feb 3)
2. Record keeping / Organizing (Mar)
3. Bibliographies / Indexes (Apr)
4. Church records / cemeteries (May)
5. Passenger lists (June)
6. County History books (July)
7. Land / Homestead Act (Aug)
8. Probate records (Sept)
9. Military records (Oct)
10. Newspaper research (Nov)
Other possible topics: Genealogy research libraries, PERSI / Periodicals, timelines, Patriotic Societies
2nd Wednesday of each month – general computer use topics (led by Dave Tooley, assisted by Lance Dohe )
1. Computer file management (Feb 10)
2. Scanner help
3. Moving data to CDs
4. Backup systems
5. Browser basics / e-mail
6. Printer controls
7. Mac users
8. Image keeping
9. Understanding Microsoft basics
10. How to deal with Tech help
3rd Wednesday of each month – location specific genealogy research (how to get started with genealogical research in this area)
1. Germanic peoples (Feb 17)
2. English / Wales
3. Canada
4. America Indian
5. Czech-Slovakia
6. Spain / Mexico / Hispanic
7. Denmark / Sweden / Norway
8. Ireland/Scotland
9. San Diego County
10. Poland / Russia / Hungry
4th Wednesday of each month – tearing down ‘brick walls’ together
Attendees are encouraged to bring one ‘brick wall’ they want help with. After a ‘round robin’ of describing the research problems, a facilitator will lead a discussion, with suggestions for solving specific problems. Time for using the SDGS library materials will be available. People with similar problems can work together. Hopefully, some problems will be on their way to being solved.
Input from members about other desired class topics is welcome and solicited.
To sign up for any class, call the SDGS library, (858) 279-7347, or e-mail sdgs@att.net . Please include your name, telephone number, e-mail, and the class you are interested in attending. Enrollment is limited to 15 people per class.
Members with expertise in any of the subject areas are encouraged to share their knowledge by teaching one of the classes. Please contact me about this if you are interested.
We encourage your participation in these ‘Wednesday at the Library’ classes. Please feel free to sign up for all of the classes that interest you, bring a friend, make use of the San Diego Genealogical Society ’s wonderful library and resources, and have fun!
See you on ‘Wednesday at the Library.’
Sincerely,
Pam Journey
Library Director
‘Wednesday at the Library,’ a new series of ongoing genealogy classes, begin February 3rd ( 10 am -12 pm ) at the San Diego Genealogical Society Library, 7343 Ronson Road , Suite O. All members are invited to attend. There is no charge for any of the classes. Donations to help cover the cost of handouts will be accepted.
The following lists of topics are tentative. The SDGS Newsletter and online calendar will have the up-to-date list of class topics.
1st Wednesday of each month – genealogy research topics
1. Making a plan (Feb 3)
2. Record keeping / Organizing (Mar)
3. Bibliographies / Indexes (Apr)
4. Church records / cemeteries (May)
5. Passenger lists (June)
6. County History books (July)
7. Land / Homestead Act (Aug)
8. Probate records (Sept)
9. Military records (Oct)
10. Newspaper research (Nov)
Other possible topics: Genealogy research libraries, PERSI / Periodicals, timelines, Patriotic Societies
2nd Wednesday of each month – general computer use topics (led by Dave Tooley, assisted by Lance Dohe )
1. Computer file management (Feb 10)
2. Scanner help
3. Moving data to CDs
4. Backup systems
5. Browser basics / e-mail
6. Printer controls
7. Mac users
8. Image keeping
9. Understanding Microsoft basics
10. How to deal with Tech help
3rd Wednesday of each month – location specific genealogy research (how to get started with genealogical research in this area)
1. Germanic peoples (Feb 17)
2. English / Wales
3. Canada
4. America Indian
5. Czech-Slovakia
6. Spain / Mexico / Hispanic
7. Denmark / Sweden / Norway
8. Ireland/Scotland
9. San Diego County
10. Poland / Russia / Hungry
4th Wednesday of each month – tearing down ‘brick walls’ together
Attendees are encouraged to bring one ‘brick wall’ they want help with. After a ‘round robin’ of describing the research problems, a facilitator will lead a discussion, with suggestions for solving specific problems. Time for using the SDGS library materials will be available. People with similar problems can work together. Hopefully, some problems will be on their way to being solved.
Input from members about other desired class topics is welcome and solicited.
To sign up for any class, call the SDGS library, (858) 279-7347, or e-mail sdgs@att.net . Please include your name, telephone number, e-mail, and the class you are interested in attending. Enrollment is limited to 15 people per class.
Members with expertise in any of the subject areas are encouraged to share their knowledge by teaching one of the classes. Please contact me about this if you are interested.
We encourage your participation in these ‘Wednesday at the Library’ classes. Please feel free to sign up for all of the classes that interest you, bring a friend, make use of the San Diego Genealogical Society ’s wonderful library and resources, and have fun!
See you on ‘Wednesday at the Library.’
Sincerely,
Pam Journey
Library Director
Monday, January 25, 2010
William R. Kinney, R.I.P.
William R. Kinney, a life member since 1991, passed away on 20 Jan 2010. Graveside services will be on Thursday 28 Jan 2010, 2:30 p.m. at Glen Abbey, 3838 Bonita Rd., Bonita, CA.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Special Events News for February 2010
Coming in March:
Los Angeles Public Library Research Bus Trip
We will be revisiting the Los Angeles Public Library on Saturday, March 20, 2010 (previously scheduled for March 6) If you could not make the December 2009 trip or want to return for more research see the flyer that came with this newsletter or our website to sign up.
San Diego History Mystery Tours Update
January: Since the deadline date for the February newsletter came before the date of our January tour, we will review our January adventure in the next newsletter.
February: We will be visiting a location in the South Central area of San Diego (not to be confused with the infamous South Central L.A.!), followed by lunch at a local American-style restaurant. The event will be from 10:30am until end of lunch (approximately 1pm).To sign up or make any questions/suggestions email Special Events Director Kristeen McCollough at kristeenealogy@cox.net or call 619.820.2552.
Jamboree and Salt Lake City in 2010: Now On-Line
Information about the Southern California Genealogical Society’s Jamboree at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel, June 11- 13, can be viewed at www.scgsgenealogy.com. Like past years, the San Diego Genealogical Society will be travelling as a group by train and staying at the hotel. Be sure to mark your calendars and look for the sign-up flyers in the March newsletter and on our website.
Family History Library in Salt Lake City Research Trip: New Dates
The SDGS Research trip to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, previously scheduled for Oct. 10-17, has been moved to Oct. 17-24. Please make a note on your calendars.
Check the SDGS website, library and future newsletters for more information.
Los Angeles Public Library Research Bus Trip
We will be revisiting the Los Angeles Public Library on Saturday, March 20, 2010 (previously scheduled for March 6) If you could not make the December 2009 trip or want to return for more research see the flyer that came with this newsletter or our website to sign up.
San Diego History Mystery Tours Update
January: Since the deadline date for the February newsletter came before the date of our January tour, we will review our January adventure in the next newsletter.
February: We will be visiting a location in the South Central area of San Diego (not to be confused with the infamous South Central L.A.!), followed by lunch at a local American-style restaurant. The event will be from 10:30am until end of lunch (approximately 1pm).To sign up or make any questions/suggestions email Special Events Director Kristeen McCollough at kristeenealogy@cox.net or call 619.820.2552.
Jamboree and Salt Lake City in 2010: Now On-Line
Information about the Southern California Genealogical Society’s Jamboree at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel, June 11- 13, can be viewed at www.scgsgenealogy.com. Like past years, the San Diego Genealogical Society will be travelling as a group by train and staying at the hotel. Be sure to mark your calendars and look for the sign-up flyers in the March newsletter and on our website.
Family History Library in Salt Lake City Research Trip: New Dates
The SDGS Research trip to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, previously scheduled for Oct. 10-17, has been moved to Oct. 17-24. Please make a note on your calendars.
Check the SDGS website, library and future newsletters for more information.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Photocopying at SDGS
The SDGS has our photo-copying easel assembled and the software installed on a computer. Now we need a solid list of volunteers for copying duties.
To refresh your memory, Ancestry.com loaned us a photo-copying easel, camera and software after their seminar in November. The SDGS is to scan items that can be used for genealogical research for Ancestry to make available on the net. If we can come up with enough suitable documents we can keep the equipment. If we don't produce, we will have to return the easel and camera.
To familiarize myself with using the equipment I have scanned a book of mortuary records and one of two books of burial permits. These items are part of the library's collection. We will send the images to Ancestry and they will index them and make the images and index part of their online databases. I am not familiar with the partnership agreement but I think Ancestry will also provide us with a copy of the index when it is done. Of course we also have all of the images.
If all of the people who scanned images at the Ancestry.com seminar will send an email to the SDGS blog email I would appreciate it. If you want to volunteer to help with scanning let us know. I will schedule some equipment and software familiarization before we get to work.
If you know of any databases we can create we need to know. The easiest information to scan is card file information. If we can access large card file databases we can get a lot of ground covered. I've only used the device for a few hours and photographed over 2500 documents.
To refresh your memory, Ancestry.com loaned us a photo-copying easel, camera and software after their seminar in November. The SDGS is to scan items that can be used for genealogical research for Ancestry to make available on the net. If we can come up with enough suitable documents we can keep the equipment. If we don't produce, we will have to return the easel and camera.
To familiarize myself with using the equipment I have scanned a book of mortuary records and one of two books of burial permits. These items are part of the library's collection. We will send the images to Ancestry and they will index them and make the images and index part of their online databases. I am not familiar with the partnership agreement but I think Ancestry will also provide us with a copy of the index when it is done. Of course we also have all of the images.
If all of the people who scanned images at the Ancestry.com seminar will send an email to the SDGS blog email I would appreciate it. If you want to volunteer to help with scanning let us know. I will schedule some equipment and software familiarization before we get to work.
If you know of any databases we can create we need to know. The easiest information to scan is card file information. If we can access large card file databases we can get a lot of ground covered. I've only used the device for a few hours and photographed over 2500 documents.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Presentation by Jean Wilcox Hibben
Our annual seminar and meeting had a very interesting daylong presentation. The speaker was Jean Wilcox Hibben a board-certified genealogist who has recently earned her Ph.D. in Folklore. Her dissertation project on "Family Folklore" can be found on her website at circlemending.org.
The first of the four sessions led us through various stages of her research in "Tracking a Family over Time and Miles". Jean walked us through the steps of working from what we know of our families back to our unknowns. She described the various libraries and websites that might prove usefull in our research. From several lesser known locations she found genealogical gems that are found nowhere else.
Which brings me to a personal comment - I grind my teeth when I hear "newbies" to genealogy bemoaning that they cannot find everything on the net. Jean told about smaller genealogical societies that have only one or two volunteers available who have collected local information for decades. These small repositories don't have the money, time or expertise to put it on the web. Pardon me, "newbies" is a derogatory term. I meant "less experienced".
Her second session was an interesting description of "Deliveries in the Rear! Getting Family History Information through the Back Door." It is amazing the seemingly minor tidbits of family information that is stumbled upon in unrelated research. A search of a pension application can contain facts concerning a different family member. Wills and probates will often mention children and spouses that were previously unknown. Census records might have a surprising relative living in the research targets home. Jean described several of the backdoor items that significantly aided her research.
After lunch we had a discussion on "Communicating in Your Ancestors' Homeland: Understanding Other Cultures can Make or Break Overseas Research". The audience discussed the various definitions of Culture, Intercultural communication and Ethnocentrism. There were numerous examples by the audience of verbal and nonverbal communications and examples of how a person can unconsciously offend someone from a different culture.
The final session of the day drew the most interaction from the attendees. I'm speculating, but I think this was probably Jeans favorite session too. She spent the hour discussing the music and effects of the music on the lives of our ancestors. She concentrated on the music lore from our "Appalachian Ancestors: Their Lives, Legends, & Lyrics". Along with an interesting presentation, Jean and her husband Butch presented a number of songs from the Applachian areas. Many of these songs had morals and warnings incorporated into the lyrics. These songs have been passed down over generations and our audience joined in on most of them.
If you weren't able to attend the meeting, you missed a very enjoyable day! There are some photos of the meeting at SDGS Photo Albums
The first of the four sessions led us through various stages of her research in "Tracking a Family over Time and Miles". Jean walked us through the steps of working from what we know of our families back to our unknowns. She described the various libraries and websites that might prove usefull in our research. From several lesser known locations she found genealogical gems that are found nowhere else.
Which brings me to a personal comment - I grind my teeth when I hear "newbies" to genealogy bemoaning that they cannot find everything on the net. Jean told about smaller genealogical societies that have only one or two volunteers available who have collected local information for decades. These small repositories don't have the money, time or expertise to put it on the web. Pardon me, "newbies" is a derogatory term. I meant "less experienced".
Her second session was an interesting description of "Deliveries in the Rear! Getting Family History Information through the Back Door." It is amazing the seemingly minor tidbits of family information that is stumbled upon in unrelated research. A search of a pension application can contain facts concerning a different family member. Wills and probates will often mention children and spouses that were previously unknown. Census records might have a surprising relative living in the research targets home. Jean described several of the backdoor items that significantly aided her research.
After lunch we had a discussion on "Communicating in Your Ancestors' Homeland: Understanding Other Cultures can Make or Break Overseas Research". The audience discussed the various definitions of Culture, Intercultural communication and Ethnocentrism. There were numerous examples by the audience of verbal and nonverbal communications and examples of how a person can unconsciously offend someone from a different culture.
The final session of the day drew the most interaction from the attendees. I'm speculating, but I think this was probably Jeans favorite session too. She spent the hour discussing the music and effects of the music on the lives of our ancestors. She concentrated on the music lore from our "Appalachian Ancestors: Their Lives, Legends, & Lyrics". Along with an interesting presentation, Jean and her husband Butch presented a number of songs from the Applachian areas. Many of these songs had morals and warnings incorporated into the lyrics. These songs have been passed down over generations and our audience joined in on most of them.
If you weren't able to attend the meeting, you missed a very enjoyable day! There are some photos of the meeting at SDGS Photo Albums
64th Annual Seminar & Luncheon
We had our annual meeting and installation of new board and committee members yesterday, Jan 9, 2010. The day long affair was at the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Resort. I'm sure a good time was had by all. I will have another entry about the day long seminar.
President Marna Clemons presented the Societies Presidents Recognition award to Peter Steelquist. Peter is a past president, past newsletter editor, does the society taxes, and handles the genealogical queries. The queries job is one of the big "money makers" for the society. Good choice Marna and thanks Peter for all you do for the society.
The society officers and board members were announced and their new jobs began. I will list all that were on the meeting flier. Not all of the positions are listed here. There is a complete list on the SDGS Website on the About Us page.
President Marna Clemons presented the Societies Presidents Recognition award to Peter Steelquist. Peter is a past president, past newsletter editor, does the society taxes, and handles the genealogical queries. The queries job is one of the big "money makers" for the society. Good choice Marna and thanks Peter for all you do for the society.
The society officers and board members were announced and their new jobs began. I will list all that were on the meeting flier. Not all of the positions are listed here. There is a complete list on the SDGS Website on the About Us page.
Officers: |
|
President |
Marna Clemons |
1st Vice President |
Penny McBride |
2nd Vice President |
Carol Ulrey |
Secretary |
Diane McClure-Lott |
Treasurer |
Dwight Edwards |
Directors: |
|
Program Director |
Suzette Aprea |
Special Events |
Kristeen McCollough |
Membership |
Marie Boozel |
Librarian |
Pam Journey |
Director at Large |
Terry Mahaffey |
Historian |
Mary Card |
Publications and Committees |
|
Leaves & Saplings |
Marna Clemons |
Circulation |
Pat Allen |
Hospitality |
Adeline & Larry Shaw |
Queries |
Peter Steelquist |
Nominating |
Kristeen McCollough, Jean Jones, Jackie McMasters, Donna Swink (alternate) |
Honors & Recognition |
Marna Clemons |
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