March 2014 Events at Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society. Hope you can join us. Thursday, March 13, 2014 Root Cellar Genealogical Society Membership Meeting 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm - Christ Community Church, 5025 Manzanita Avenue, Carmichael ***Western Migration Trails presented by Kathryn Marshall. *** 6:15 – 7:00 Pre-meeting Open discussion – Region specific tips and tricks Visitors always welcome! Wednesday, March 19, 2014 Root Cellar Workshop 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm - Sylvan Community Center, 7521 Community Drive, Citrus Heights Come learn new tips. Share your successful finds and brickwalls. Guests welcome! Wednesday, March 26, 2014 Reunion for the Mac Special Interest Group 10:30 am to 12:30 pm - Sacramento Family Search Library, 2745 Eastern Avenue, Sacramento Roundtable: Brainstorm solutions to users' problems, questions and explore ins/outs of the best Mac genealogy program. Contact Ron Setzer ([email protected]) to be added to the email list. All are welcome. ***SEMINAR ALERT – GEOFF RASMUSSEN*** - April 5, 2015. Register NOW! Space is limited. Details at www.rootcellar.org and http://rootcellarramblings.blogspot.com ***************** Submitted by: Marsha McAlexander Wise Root Cellar Publicity Chairperson Find Us Online: Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.rootcellar.org Blog: http://rootcellarramblings.blogspot.com Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/dxr4q8y Twitter: @RootCellarSGS

Root Cellar's 2014 Spring Seminar featuring Geoff Rasmussen is rapidly approaching. If you haven't sent in your registration form (download at www.RootCellar.org), please do so soon. Topics: - Timelines and Chronologies: Secrets of Genealogical Success - Googling Around with Google and Other Fun Technology - The Latest in Digital Imaging for Genealogists - What’s New in Legacy 8 Hope to see you there! Marsha McAlexander Wise, Publicity Chairperson Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society

The January update from the Southern California Genealogical Society was sent out last night. Did you get yours? If not, you can read it online at http://tinyurl.com/SCGSJanUpdate. It's chock-full of news about: Family History and DNA: Genetic Genealogy in 2014. June 5, 2014 in Burbank, California. Sponsored in cooperation with ISOGG. http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/Jamboree/2014/DNAday.htm The 45th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree. June 6-8, 2014 in Burbank, California. Over 50 speakers, 150 classes, 70 exhibitors. Heritage focus on Irish / European ancestors. Help us celebrate SCGS's 50th Anniversary and the 1960s. www.genealogyjamboree.com The SCGS twice-monthly Jamboree Webinar Series In the comfort of your own home, at no cost. http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/webinar/jes-index.html The newsletter also included articles about upcoming educational programs at SCGS, including a behind-the-scenes tour of The National Archives in Perris, California. Sign up to receive your own copy of future copies of the newsletter. Add your email in the upper right corner of the SCGS website at www.scgsgenealogy.com. We'll never share your email address and you can stop receiving updates anytime you choose. Southern California Genealogical Society 417 Irving Drive Burbank, CA 91504 818.843.7247 www.scgsgenealogy.com www.genealogyjamboree.com

Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society 23rd Annual Spring Seminar – Featuring Geoff Rasmussen April 5, 2014 - 9:00am – 3:45pm (Doors open 8:15 am) Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church, 11427 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, California Cost: $20-$35; PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY Geoff Rasmussen will be the featured speaker at the Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society Spring Seminar. Geoff will present: * Timelines and Chronologies: Secrets of Genealogical Success * Googling Around with Google and Other Fun Technology * The Latest in Digital Imaging for Genealogists * What’s New in Legacy 8. Registration details are available on our website and blog. www.rootcellar.org http://rootcellarramblings.blogspot.com

The Southern California Genealogical Society is pleased to announce the lineup for the 2014 Jamboree Extension Series of webinars. The first webinar of 2014, "Beyond the Passenger List" with Barbara Randall, will be held Saturday, January 4 at 10am Pacific time. The initial webcast of the webinar is FREE for all participants. As a benefit of membership in SCGS, archived webinars may be accessed 24/7 from the members-only section of the SCGS website. At the present time, nearly 50 webinars are available for viewing. Two sessions are held monthly. Webinars are presented on the first Saturday and third Wednesday of each month. Saturday presentations begin at 10:00 a.m.; Wednesday sessions begin at 6:00 p.m. All times are Pacific time. Typical sessions run 90 minutes, 60 minutes of instruction and 30 minutes of Q&A. For all the details and list of webinars, click the link below. http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/webinar/jes-index.html Please join us for this exceptional series of FREE webinars, and share this information to the family historians at your genealogical society, in your family, and your online friends. Southern California Genealogical Society 417 Irving Drive Burbank, CA 91504 818.843.7247 www.scgsgenealogy.com

Beginning and Intermediate Genealogy Classes Fridays - January 24 through April 4, 2014 Beginning – 10-12 am Intermediate – 1-3 pm Sunrise Tech Center, 7322 Sunrise Blvd., Citrus Heights, CA (916) 971-7654 See “Spring 2014 Catalog” PDF, Course description on page 8. http://www.sanjuan.edu/files/filesystem/San%20Juan%20Spring%202014%20(Web).pdf http://www.sanjuan.edu/Sunrise.cfm?subpage=81686

Happy New Year! Time to update those calendars. Hope you can join us for all the happenings at the Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society. Thursday, January 9, 2014 Root Cellar Membership Meeting Christ Community Church, 5025 Manzanita Avenue, Carmichael Park in the back. The meeting room is on the second floor in the two story building (elevator available) Visitors always welcome! ***6:15pm to 7:00pm Pre-meeting Discussion Groups: "Which online genealogy databases do you use?" ***7:00 pm to 8:30 pm “Ancestry.com – Filtering for better results” presented by Tamara Noe. Getting millions of results from a search on Ancestry.com is only fun once, before you realize that most of them don’t make any sense at all. Knowing how to filter on Ancestry.com is the key to having better results. Learn where, how, when, and when not to filter. Many examples, including live searching, will be used in this class. Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Root Cellar Workshop 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm - Sylvan Community Center, 7521 Community Drive, Citrus Heights Topic: “Share your favorite Genealogy Website”. Guests welcome! Wednesday, January 22, 2014 Reunion for the Mac Special Interest Group (SIG): 10:30 am to 12:30 pm - Sacramento Family Search Library, 2745 Eastern Avenue, Sacramento Roundtable: Brainstorm solutions to users' problems, questions and explore ins/outs of the best Mac genealogy program. Contact Ron Setzer ([email protected]) to be added to the email list. All are welcome. ***************** Find Us Online: Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.rootcellar.org Blog: http://rootcellarramblings.blogspot.com Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/dxr4q8y Twitter: @RootCellarSGS

Thursday, December 12 - Root Cellar Membership Meeting Christ Community Church, 5025 Manzanita Avenue, Carmichael 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm - Program "Using Periodicals" presented by our own Glenda Lloyd. Join Root Cellar Members in celebrating the Holidays. Raffle – please bring wrapped gifts to make this raffle a huge success. Funds raised by the raffle will support Root Cellar's Library. Please no white (or pink) elephants. No scheduled pre-meeting. But feel free to come early to socialize and help with the holiday set up. Visitors always welcome! ********* Wednesday, December 18 - Root Cellar Workshop Sylvan Community Center, 7521 Community Drive, Citrus Heights 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm - Traveling up the wrong limb on your family tree - Presentation by Lynn Roberts. Share your successful finds and brickwalls. Guests welcome!

Announcement #1 - Jamboree FREE Live-Streamed Videos - FREE Jamboree is offering live-streamed video of several of 12 Jamboree sessions on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Thanks to the sponsorship of Ancestry.com, these sessions are offered FREE of charge. The list of free streamed sessions is available at: http://tinyurl.com/JamboreeStreamedFREE Announcement #2 - Family Tree and DNA Live-Streamed Videos - Pay For View The International Society of Genetic Genealogy (ISOGG) and the Southern California Genealogical Society announce that four sessions of the "Family History and DNA: Genetic Genealogy in 2013" conference will be live streamed on a pay-for-view basis and available for viewing by genetic genealogists around the world. It is especially exciting to be able to share four advanced-level sessions with our remote audience. These sessions will be of interest to those project administrators, DNA consultants and other more experienced users of DNA information. However, all interested genetic genealogists are encouraged to take advantage of this exceptional learning opportunity. "The cost of $30 per individual presentation includes the session's syllabus," continued Alice Fairhurst, president of the Southern California Genealogical Society and also a speaker at the event. "We are offering a special discount for those who purchase a Full-Day Pass at the discounted price of $100. Full-Day Pass holders will receive a digital download of the entire conference syllabus of 12 articles at no additional cost." Those who wish to take advantage of the discount should use the following registration link: http://tinyurl.com/FamilyHistoryDNA-FullDay That will register you for all four sessions and ensure that you receive the link to the digital copy of the complete syllabus. To review the announcements on the two streamed video offerings, as well as other Jamboree announcements, go to www.genealogyjamboree.blogspot.com Southern California Genealogical Society 417 Irving Drive Burbank, CA 91504 818.843.7247 www.genealogyjamboree.com

We're sending one last reminder to register for the 2013 Genealogy Jamboree, which is just around the corner, June 7-9, at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank, 2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank. The Family History and DNA conference is held on Thursday, June 6. The advance registration period for the 2013 Genealogy Jamboree and the Family History and DNA Conference ends at midnight Friday, May 24. At that time, we will be closing the shopping cart and will be processing no further registrations. We will also close ticket sales for all of the meals and special events. Until midnight, you can still register for both events or for the special events at discounted advance registration prices: 1. Friday banquet - Behind the Scenes with Who Do You Think You Are? 2. Saturday FamilySearch Breakfast 3. Saturday Breakfast with Joe Mozingo 4. Saturday Banquet with D. Joshua Taylor 5. Sunday Breakfast with NEHGS 6. Sunday Scholarship Breakfast with Dan Poffenberger. Registrants to the Thursday Family History and DNA day may still purchase a ticket to the luncheon featuring Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Walk-in registration will open at 7:00am for the DNA conference on June 6. Walk-in registration for Jamboree will be open at noon Friday, June 7, and at 8:00am Saturday and Sunday, June 8 and 9. Registrations are available for each day, and for the three-day Jamboree. To register online: DNA and Family History Conference: http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=71 SCGS Current and New Members: http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=60_63 SCGS Nonmembers http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=60_64 To register by phone with credit card: 818.843.7247 between 10am and 2pm PDT The phone is likely to be busy; keep trying To mail a registration form postmarked by midnight: http://tinyurl.com/d7jvagn

Hurry! The deadline for the Early-Bird discount for "Family History and DNA: Genetic Genealogy in 2013" and the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree is right around the corner. Register now, before the price goes up on April 30. The conference will be held on Thursday, June 6, at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport, 2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank, California. Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. and the conference closes its doors at 6:00 p.m. "Family History and DNA" is a joint effort between SCGS and the 7,000-member International Society of Genetic Genealogy (ISOGG). The international nature of genetic genealogy is reflected in the attendees who have registered: They come from places like Australia, the Netherlands, London, Shanghai, and many states. This DNA conference is the first event of a family-history-filled weekend. The 44th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree will be held Friday through Sunday, June 7-9. DNA session will be held during Jamboree, including an expert's panel on Friday afternoon. The top 10 reasons you should attend Family History and DNA: 10 - Sessions for beginners, intermediate, and advanced users of DNA as a tool in genealogy research. 09 - Variety of courses for each experience level. Read the speaker bios and session descriptions at http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/Jamboree/2013/DNAday.htm 08 - Conference tools include printed syllabus with complete handouts and mobile APP 07 - Representatives of the major testing companies: Family Tree DNA, AncestryDNA and 22andMe 06 - Hear up-to-the-minute findings about Y-DNA, mtDNA and autosomal DNA 05 - Opening session with Spencer Wells, PhD, Explorer-in-Resident at the National Geographic Society, and Lunch with Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (lunch requires an extra fee). 04 - Small-group discussions at the end of the day to answer questions and provide guidance 03 -- <Insert your own reason here. It's a good one> 02 - This will likely be the only time that these exceptional speakers will all be found under one roof - particularly in Burbank. And the #1 reason you should attend Family History and DNA 01 - All of the really cool genetic genealogy geeks are going, and you just can't miss it! Register for "Family History and DNA" at http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=71. Make your Marriott Hotel reservation at http://tinyurl.com/JamboreeHotel2013. Use the code JAMJAMA. The Marriott Hotel is quickly filling to capacity. Jamboree block rates will be available through May 4, so we encourage you to make hotel reservations at your earliest convenience. Jamboree discounted rate is $155 for one or two people in the room, with $10 per day parking. Paula Hinkel Southern California Genealogical Society 417 Irving Drive Burbank, CA 91504 818-843-7247 phone [email protected]

The Early Bird registration deadline is just around the corner, and this is your reminder to register right now, before you forget! REGISTER AT www.genealogyjamboree.com The Southern California Genealogy Jamboree, sponsored by the Southern California Genealogical Society, will be held June 7-9, 2013, at the Los Angeles Marriott Hotel, 2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505. The three-day registration costs $115 for SCGS members and $135 for non-members. Additional events, such as breakfasts and banquets, are available at additional cost. After April 30, the costs increase by $20. You can save even more with an SCGS membership ($35 for one year). Exhibit Hall - Open to the public FREE all weekend! - 70 exhibitors, including software, societies, data - Knowledgeable vendors willing to help you JamboFREE on Friday Morning: - Beginning Genealogy First Steps - Beginning Genealogy Next Steps - Focus on NARA with John Colletta - Genealogy World Small Table Discussions - Society Management Workshop Highlights for Registrants: - Free Scanning by Ancestry.com - Free Research Assistance consultation - Free use of the Tech Zone to try subscriptions - No-host social hours on Friday and Saturday - Door Prizes Wide Variety of Topics for Everyone US Military Records African-American Track with 8 classes - Tim Pinnick - Nicka Smith - Angela Walton-Raji Ethnic classes: Irish, German, Mexican, Scottish, Native Ancestry.com search and Family Tree Maker Check out the schedule for all the classes Nationally Known Speakers, including - Cyndi Howells of Cyndi's List - Craig R. Scott, CG - Paula Stuart-Warren, CG - John Colletta, Ph.D., FUGA - Leland Meitzler - Josh Taylor - Lisa Alzo - Thomas MacEntee - Judy G. Russell, CG, JD - Lisa Louise Cooke - ...and many more Plus Outstanding Local Instructors - Jean Wilcox Hibben, Ph.D., CG - Eric W. Seiss, Ph.D. - Denise Levenick - Denise Spurlock - CeCe Moore - John Schmal - Pamela Weisberger - Connie Moretti - Lisa Schumacher - Tom Underhill - Richard Humphrey Read the Jamboree Newsletter http://tinyurl.com/SCGSNewsletter421 Southern California Genealogical Society 417 Irving Drive Burbank, CA 91504 818.843.7247 [email protected]

The "Family History and DNA: Genetic Genealogy in 2013" conference will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2013, at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Hotel, 2500 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, California. While it is being offered in conjunction with the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree, the conference is a separate event co-sponsored by SCGS and the International Society of Genetic Genealogy (ISOGG). The groundbreaking event is the first genetic genealogy conference not sponsored by a commercial DNA provider. This is a quick note to let everyone know that interest is very strong for "Family History and DNA: Genetic Genealogy in 2013," and we are already 25 percent sold out. This is well ahead of the registration response that we typically see for Jamboree. If you plan to attend, in the words of my Iowa grandmother, "Don't let the grass grow under your feet." We will very likely sell out. Featured speakers include Dr. Spencer Wells, Explorer in Residence at the National Geographic, and lunch speaker Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Please note that lunch requires an additional payment. This is truly becoming an international event, with attendees from the UK, Australia, the Netherlands, and points beyond, as well as locations around the US. We are excited to see that family historians everywhere are embracing the concept of an independent day-long conference about genetic genealogy. Plan to stay for Jamboree, which starts on Friday, June 7. Friday morning's sessions are JamboFREE, and Friday afternoon features a DNA panel as well as an African American DNA session. Of course, we encourage you to stay for the entire Jamboree weekend, Friday through Sunday, June 7 through 9, 2013. Read more about it on the Jamboree blog, http://genealogyjamboree.blogspot.com/2013/03/registration-update-family-his tory-and.html Southern California Genealogical Society 417 Irving Drive Burbank, CA 91504 [email protected] www.genealogyjamboree.com

WHAT: Ulster Irish Seminar WHEN: Saturday, 16 Mar 2013 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. WHERE: SCGS Family Research Library 417 Irving Drive, Burbank, CA 91504 818.843.7247 phone 818.843-7262 fax HOW MUCH: Registration: $30 for SCGS members $35 for nonmembers Sandwich box lunches are available for $10. NOTE: Limited number of seats available. Don't miss out - register today! DESCRIPTION: We are extremely fortunate to welcome Ulster Irish experts to SCGS for a full-day seminar on Saturday, March 16. Conducting the seminar are Fintan Mullan, Executive Director of the Ulster Historical Foundation and Dr. Brian Trainer, retired Research Director with the Ulster Historical Foundation. They will be presenting four sessions: Introduction to Irish and Scots-Irish Family History Research. The programme starts with a broad overview of Scots-Irish and Irish research. Benefiting beginners and seasoned genealogists alike, it is practical, wide ranging, factual and informative. Using attractive visual aids, it will explore issues such as land divisions, the major collections of records and how to access them. This primer will set the programme up for the day with the sessions coming afterwards looking at some these important sources in greater detail. The Ulster Plantation: Sources for 17th Century Families. This talk will look at those sources which can throw light on Ulster families in the seventeenth century. It identifies documents relating to the Ulster Plantation (1610-41) which can be used to construct profiles of settler families. It also considers sources from the second half of the seventeenth century, such as hearth money rolls, the Civil Survey and poll books, which are of use to genealogists working in this period. Researching the Farming Community in 18th and 19th Century. The documents generated by the management of landed estates are among the most valuable of records for the local and family historian. Until the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, Ulster was a province of landed estates. This talk will identify those estates records of most use to genealogists, such as leases, rentals and maps, as well as considering the significance of landed estates in Ulster. Sources Available for Research by County. This talk is an overview type presentation which looks at the most important sources for studying family history in Ulster. The first part of the presentation will look at sources which broad-ranging and available for all or most counties. The rest of the talk will go through county by county for Ulster sources for the study of family history with a brief explanation of each. These sources include census returns, church records, valuation records, wills and testamentary papers, and tithe records. Register for the Ulster Irish Seminar online: http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=72 Download the flyer to register by mail. http://scgsgenealogy.com/interest-groups/art/2013ulster-irish-seminar.pdf This presentation is being made in cooperation with the SCGS Irish Interest Group. SCGS Family Research Library 417 Irving Drive, Burbank, CA 91504 818.843.7247 phone 818.843-7262 fax

Subject: Spring Seminar update for CVGS The Chula Vista Genealogical Society has blocked a group of 10 rooms at the rate of $80 plus tax for the weekend of the Seminar. There is an understanding that if you wanted it to be a couple more days as a mini vacation that rate would still apply. You must notify La Quinta Inn on Bonita Rd right off of 805 before you turn east to go to the Golf Course by 4 March for this to apply. You must also mention our society to be given this rate. Recently remodeled and always a great place to stay. Can you tell I use them when I travel. : > ) phone 619 691 1211 email [email protected] Remember offer expires 4 March 2013. Would you be kind of enough to share this information with your members and the organizations you belong to. Also here is an electronic copy of the flyer that you may want to offer to your members. You register for the seminar via our web page and we are using Constant Contact. All data is on our web page except the motel La Quinta data given here. Thank You Susi Pentico, Educational Chairperson, Chula Vista Genealogical Society 619 623 5250 http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cacvgs2/

Upcoming FREE classes from the Webinar Extension Series from Southern California Genealogical Society: http://scgsgenealogy.com/extension-series/jes2013.html Wednesday, January 16 "Documentation: Never Having to ask 'Where Did That Come From?'" Linda Woodward Geiger, CG, CGL Saturday, February 2 Digital Organization for Documents and Photos Eric Basir Wednesday, February 20 No Will? No Problem Michael John Neill And two sessions each month throughout the year. Sign up today and please share this invitation with your friends, genealogical society members and cousins. http://scgsgenealogy.com/extension-series/jes2013.html As a reminder, the live webcast is free to anyone who registers. As a benefit of membership, SCGS members are able to view archived webinars at their convenience, 24/7. SCGS membership costs only $35 per year. Check out our online newsletter for a complete list of archived webinars. You'll also learn about our online library catalog and our one-day Ulster Irish seminar on March 16. View the newsletter http://tinyurl.com/SCGS-newsletter-2012Dec Southern California Genealogical Society 417 Irving Drive Burbank, CA 91504 www.scgsgenealogy.com [email protected]

Register today for the upcoming FREE webinars sponsored by the Southern California Genealogical Society. The webinars are open to the public and the original webcast is free to all. If you can't make one of the scheduled sessions, remember that members of the Southern California Genealogical Society can view archived sessions at any time, day or night, from the convenience of home. A one-year single membership in SCGS is only $35, which gives you access to the webinar archive. In addition, SCGS members enjoy at-home use of AccessNewspaperARCHIVE.com. Add in the quarterly Searcher, discounts for research assistance, products and Jamboree, and you have already taken full advantage of your membership dues. What a great deal! For membership information to go http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/benefit-memb.htm Upcoming webinars: Click the link or copy and paste it into your browser to register. Saturday, September 1, 2012 - 10am to 11:30am Pacific Time https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/919094528 "Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker. Researching Your Ancestors' Occupations" Denise Spurlock Labor Day Special: It's likely not all your ancestors were farmers. This session will explore strategies for researching how your ancestors made a living: what they did, where, why, and for whom. Wednesday, September 19, 2012 - 6pm to 7:30pm Pacific Time https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/131676584 "Playground Rules for Genealogy on the Internet" Janet Hovorka The internet creates an exciting gathering place where we can find distant cousins and fast friends to help us research our family tree. It's never too late to play by the rules and have fun. Be sure to follow these three basic safety rules and you'll have a great time. Saturday, October 6, 2012 - 10am to 11:30am Pacific Time https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/619490537 "Hark! That Tombstone is Talking to Me!" Linda Woodward Geiger, CG You CAN get blood from a stone. Learn about wringing the tombstone dry and learning more about your ancestors. Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - 6pm to 7:30pm Pacific Time (NOTICE: DATE CHANGE) https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/203104769 "Online Resources for Colonial America" D. Joshua Taylor Discover web sites, online databases, university projects, online archives, and other resources for researching your Colonial American ancestors online. Learn how to use Early American Imprints, JSTOR, and other resources. Southern California Genealogical Society 417 Irving Drive Burbank, CA 91504 818-843-7247

Hooray!! The list of class topics, descriptions and speakers is now available on the Home page of the blog under the Tab LIST OF CLASSES. Go to http://fhdnewsline.blogspot.com. Be sure to read the profiles of the speakers already posted on the blog - we're honored to have more than 20 genealogical experts sharing their knowledge with you at Family History Day 2012. One more speaker and class has yet to be added as of this writing. Make sure you have a seat! No sitting on the floor this year. Pre-register and reserve a Class Syllabus by sending an email to [email protected] Survey Says... To assist FHD Organizers in classroom assignments, we will soon be surveying those of you who have already pre-registered and reserved a syllabus to learn what classes pique your interest. Please pre-register now to have your voice heard. Thank you! Denise H. Richmond, Chairperson Family History Day 2012 Saturday, October 13, 2012

Discovering Ancestral Gold at Family History Day at the California State Archives We are pleased to announce that Lisa B. Lee will be the keynote speaker at Family History Day. Ms. Lee is a professional genealogist and lecturer, and the owner of GotGenealogy.com. Her passion for genealogy will shine through as she presents “Genealogy Basics, The Constant Companion of Family Historians”. Ms. Lee will also teach the class “Finding your Black Ancestors, an Introduction”. The keynote address is a new feature at family History Day and presents a great opportunity to welcome attendees to the day’s program. ABOUT FAMILY HISTORY DAY On Saturday, October 13, 2012 the California State Archives will open its doors to the 14th annual Family History Day, a free day-long event open to the public. Come learn how to start or revive your family tree. Choose from nearly 24 basic genealogy classes on such topics as the census, vital records, cemeteries, maps, ethnic and international research, archives and libraries, and the internet. Other highlights of the day include insider tours of the State Archives and the Preservation Lab. Visit with over 25 exhibitors representing genealogical, historical and lineage societies, research libraries and archives eager to conduct live internet searches for attendees. Browse the extensive collections in the Root Cellar Genealogical Society Library. Experience the feel of your ancestor’s era through the volunteers and exhibitors wearing period clothing. Pre-register and reserve a Class Syllabus ($5.00) by sending an email to [email protected] Follow updates about the day posted on the blog. In Brief: What: Family History Day Where: California State Archives, 1020 “O” Street, Sacramento When: Saturday, October 13, 2012 Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm Cost: Free but pre-register and reserve a Class Syllabus for $5 Blog: http://fhdnewsline.blogspot.com Email: [email protected] Sponsors: California State Archives; Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society; Genealogical and Historical Council of Sacramento Valley, and The California Museum Thank you. Denise -- Denise H. Richmond, Chairperson Family History Day 2012 at the California State Archives http://fhdnewsline.blogspot.com [email protected]

ANNOUNCING THE FREE GENEALOGY EVENT OF THE YEAR Tell Your FANs - Friends, Associates and Neighbors. Especially Tell Your FANs Who Are Genealogy Beginners, Novices, or Just Curious. Everybody is invited to the 14th Annual Family History Day at the California State Archives on October 13, 2012 from 8:30 a.m to 4:30p.m. WHAT TO EXPECT "Discover Ancestral Gold" in 24 beginner and basic level genealogy sessions. Each session will be one hour - 15 minutes longer than last year. Topics include beginning genealogy, census, cemetery research, maps, correspondence, forms, German research, Black research, Eastern European research, archives and libraries panel, internet resources panel, and more. Take a class in the State Archives Preservation Lab: State Archives staff will demonstrate how documents are preserved. Take a tour of the State Archives: State Archives staff will guide small groups through the "vault", describing the document storage area not typically open to the public. Visit with exhibitors representing genealogical, historical and lineage societies, and federal, state and local research libraries and archives. Browse in the Root Cellar Genealogical Library: newly reorganized with expanded collections. New! Syllabus with speaker handouts and exhibitor contact information. Five Dollars. Reservation details on blog. New! Pre-registration for classroom space-planning purposes. See blog for details. New! More free parking. New! Two additional classrooms Blog: http://fhdnewsline.blogspot.com. Email: [email protected] Free admission to The California Museum on Family History Day - it's in the same building. Location: California State Archives, 1020 “O” Street, Sacramento, California, 8:30am-4:30pm. Sponsors: California State Archives; Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society; Genealogical and Historical Council of Sacramento Valley, and The California Museum. Please forward this to your FANs - we'll see you on October 13th. -------------- Denise H. Richmond, Chairperson Family History Day 2012 at the California State Archives http://fhdnewsline.blogspot.com [email protected]