PLACER COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, Exhibitor at Family History Day

It is a pleasure to introduce the Placer County Genealogical Society as an exhibitor at Family History Day at the California State Archives.

The Placer County Genealogical Society was founded in 1980 to encourage an active interest in the study of genealogy and related interests by its members and the general public. 

The Society's objectives are to:

• Instruct and educate members and the general public in the use of genealogical research techniques and procedures. 
• Preserve public and private records, and to publish books, bulletins and newsletters relating to family history and genealogy.
• Assist in the enhancement of the Auburn-Placer County Library Genealogical Department.

The Placer County Genealogical Society is an active organization featuring many activities including:

• General membership meetings held on the fourth Thursday of each month, except December, at 7:00 p.m. (November meeting is rescheduled due to Thanksgiving). Meetings are held at the Auburn-Placer County Library Beecher Room, 350 Nevada Street in Auburn. Doors are open early for individual help and research. The meetings feature informative and educational programs on various topics of interest to genealogists.
• Study group sessions held at 10:00 a.m. on the second Monday of each month except July, August and December. These sessions are designed to provide individualized help for researchers at all experience levels, particularly beginners,
• Family Tree Maker User Group meetings held on the second Thursday of each month, 10:00 AM to 12:00pm at the LDS Stake Building, 1255 Bell Road, Auburn.
• "Tracing Your Family Tree . . . How To Begin", a free, public seminar held in the spring of each year.
• Library in the Genealogy Section of the Auburn-Placer County Library.
• Placer Trails, the Society's monthly newsletter
• Research Services and indexing and extraction projects of Placer County records.
• Publications include Tracing Your Family Tree... How to Begin (fee).

Please stop by our exhibit at Family History Day and let us help you find your Placer County ancestors.

Placer County Genealogical Society

Post Office Box 7385

Auburn, California 95604

Voice Mail (866) 894-2076

placertrails@pcgs.pcgenes.com

DAR - GOLD TRAIL CHAPTER and GENERAL JOHN A. SUTTER CHAPTER, Exhibitors at Family History Day

It is a pleasure to introduce the Gold Trail Chapter and the General John A. Sutter Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) as exhibitors at Family History Day at the California State Archives.

The Gold Trail and General John A. Sutter are chapters of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. The DAR is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America's future through better education for children.

DAR members volunteer more than 60,000 hours annually to veteran patients, award over $150,000 in scholarships and financial aid each year to students, and support schools for the underprivileged with annual donations exceeding one million dollars.

As one of the most inclusive genealogical societies in the country, DAR boasts 170,000 members in 3,000 chapters across the United States and internationally. Encompassing an entire downtown city block, DAR National Headquarters houses one of the nation's premier genealogical libraries, Washington's largest concert hall, and an extensive collection of early American manuscripts and imprints.

Any woman 18 years or older-regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background-who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution, is eligible for membership.

Nine chapters are in our District:

Gold Trail in Roseville

General John A. Sutter in Sacramento

Capt. John Oldham in Grass Valley

Chief Solano Chapter in Vacaville

El Dorado Chapter in Placerville

El Toyon Chapter in Stockton

Emigrant Trail Chapter in Auburn

Sacramento Chapter in Sacramento
Sierra Amador Chapter in Jackson

For information regarding the Gold Trail Chapter (Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Granite Bay), contact Betty Wilson at bettywilson1@att.net. For information regarding the General John A. Sutter Chapter, contact Marge Borger at MBorger548@aol.com.

Information on how to contact the other chapters will be available at our adjacent exhibits at Family History Day. Please stop by so we can chat!

FAMILY HISTORY DAY AT THE EL DORADO COUNTY LIBRARY

During the month of August, Roots and Gold Dust Genealogical Society had a genealogy display set up at the El Dorado County Library in Placerville. Three display cases in the foyer of the library were decorated.


Family History Day at the California State Archives was promoted in the large display case.
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This case displayed a person's life from his parent's marriage to his death.  The display included various milestones in his life and the various items that documented each of these milestones



This case displayed of all the various resources available in El Dorado County for genealogical research, including Roots and Gold Dust Genealogical Society and the El Dorado County Historical Museum.

A big thank you to Judy Williams who arranged for, organized and helped create these displays and to Bonnie Holbrook, Carlyn White and Paul Hodel for all the work they put into preparing the displays.  Judy Williams is also the Program Committee Chairperson for Family History Day at the California State Archives.

GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL COUNCIL OF SACRAMENTO VALLEY, Exhibitor at Family History Day

It is a pleasure to introduce the Genealogical and Historical Council of Sacramento Valley as a co-sponsor of and an exhibitor at Family History Day at the California State Archives.

It was mid-1987. Dorothy Lazelle Williams was the North Central Valley Region representative to the California State Genealogical Alliance at the time. She met with a small group of representatives from local genealogical organizations to lay the groundwork for the beginning of an umbrella group or council for the Sacramento Valley area. In the Autumn of 1988, the first meeting was held to form the Sacramento Valley Genealogical Council, a name that evolved into the Genealogical and Historical Council of Sacramento Valley.

The Council is comprised of individuals and organizations working together to exchange information, coordinate calendar events, avoid duplication of group projects, and encourage the preservation and accessibility of records of genealogical and historical value. The officers of its inaugural year included Joyce Buckland, Chairperson; Verl Weight, Vice Chairperson; Carol Feige, Secretary; and Elizabeth Kohler, Treasurer. Charles Green of the Sacramento Regional Family History Center designed the logo. Iris Carter Jones was an active committee member.

The mission of the Council is to:

• Provide communication channels for genealogical, historical, cultural and patriotic organizations and libraries.
• Coordinate the scheduling of activities and events by providing a long-range planning calendar.
• Encourage the identification and preservation of records of genealogical and historical importance, and to maintain the accessibility of such records for research.
• Increase public awareness in the educational value of genealogical and historical records and research.
• Promote ethical and professional standards in genealogical and historical research.

The Council publishes a speakers directory for the Northern California area that is available to societies.  Membership is open to organizations and individuals interested in promoting genealogy and history research and knowledge. Annual dues are $25 for organizations and $15 for individuals, payable in January.

Member Organizations

Genealogical Association of Sacramento

Jewish Genealogical Society of Sacramento

Mission Oaks Genealogy Club

Nevada County Genealogical Society

Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum

Placer County Genealogical Society

Root Cellar - Sacramento Genealogical Society

Roots & Gold Dust Genealogical Society

Roseville Genealogical Society

Sacramento German Genealogy Society

Sacramento Public Library

Sacramento Regional LDS Family History Center

Solano County Genealogical Society

Sun City Roseville Genealogy Club

Be sure to visit our exhibit and let us find a

genealogy society "home" for you!

Meeting Location

Sacramento Regional Family History Center

2745 Eastern Avenue

Sacramento, California

ROOT CELLAR - SACRAMENTO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

It is a pleasure to introduce Root Cellar – Sacramento Genealogical Society as an exhibitor at and a co-sponsor of Family History Day at the California State Archives.

Root Cellar - Sacramento Genealogical Society was formed in 1978 when its members found a common interest in the gathering and sharing of genealogical information. Since that time, the goal has been to help our members with genealogical research through education, the publication of information, and the preservation of records. Everyone sharing an interest in genealogy is welcome.

Stan Gilliam of the Sacramento Bee coined the name ROOT CELLAR in his column, and with his permission, it became the official name of the organization. The name and insignia were registered with the California Office of the Secretary of State on August 6, 1979.

The logo was made round because our ancestors come from around the world. The tree shape easily identifies a genealogical society, as it suggests research on family lineage, commonly known as a family tree. We meet here in the valley. The open door and steps strongly hints at stepping through history into a root cellar to discover those genealogical finds of yesteryear. Our roots are important to us; thus the organization serves as a forum to exchange information and aid in tracing our own roots, plus opening doors so others can pursue the ancestral search.

Root Cellar - Sacramento Genealogical Society is an active organization. Here is a peek at what we’re up to:

• Membership meeting every 2nd Wednesday of the month except July and August with a formal program/speaker; visitors welcome; 7pm-8:30pm, Citrus Heights Community Clubhouse, 6921 Sylvan Road, Citrus Heights
• Year-round genealogical workshop every 3rd Wednesday of the month, a hosted yet informal opportunity to get help with your brickwalls; visitors welcome; 1pm-3pm; Merrill Gardens (Garden Square Room), 7418 Stock Ranch Road, Citrus Heights
• Preserves, a quarterly publication and Geni-Gram, an online monthly newsletter
• Genealogy Library housed on the 4th floor, California State Archives
• Extraction Group transcribing local records held at the Center for Sacramento History
• Annual Spring Seminar, save the date for April 9, 2011 featuring Geoff Rasmussen speaking on Legacy genealogical software
• Geni-Dig for members in October, a time to share resources and research with other members looking in the same region
• Look-up volunteers

The welcome mat is always out so check us out by attending a meeting or workshop. Of course, be sure to stop by our exhibit at Family History Day and tell us about your research -- maybe we can help.

Root Cellar - Sacramento Genealogical Society

P.O. Box 265

Citrus Heights, CA 95611-0265

Website http://www.rootcellar.org/

Email rcgen4u@sbcglobal.net

SACRAMENTO GERMAN GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, Exhibitor at Family History Day

It is a pleasure to introduce the Sacramento German Genealogical Society as an exhibitor at Family History Day at the California State Archives.

The Sacramento German Genealogy Society (SGGS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation founded in 1983. It promotes the search for family histories of those who have a German heritage, provides educational resources for those seeking to learn how to research their German ancestry, and seeks to increase the public's understanding of the cultural history of life in the German-speaking areas of Europe and United States.

SGGS holds week-day monthly lectures featuring local and out-of-town German genealogy experts. At those meetings attendees can purchase German genealogy research books, maps and tools. Attendees can also browse member pedigree charts, use the books in the SGGS library, discuss research problems with volunteers at the help desk and engage in a question/answer discussion with local experts or the featured speaker. Establishing additional monthly meetings on Saturday is currently under consideration.

SGGS also runs a monthly workshop, weekly mentor sessions, an annual seminar and occasional special events. The monthly workshop is a small-group meeting where you can discuss your research problems with the experts leading the meeting and the other attendees. The mentor sessions occur every Thursday afternoon at the Sacramento Regional Family History Center where volunteer mentors will provide personal assistance in the use that research facility. The annual seminar is an all-day Saturday event with lectures from one or two out-of-the-area speakers. SGGS occasionally hosts special events such as its 25th anniversary which local featured German folk dancers and singers. The monthly meetings are free and open to the pubic. The annual seminar and special events are fee-based.

In addition to meetings, SGGS also provides a number of services such as an informational website, a list of approved German translators (charge a fee), surname queries and customized handshake packets. SGGS volunteers create useful publications that are subsequently sold to meeting attendees. These include a reference catalog to the German resources available at the Sacramento Regional Family History Center and a comprehensive index for all of the Der Blumenbaum journals (since 1984).

You are invited to join us. Guests are always welcome at our meetings. Joining the organization entitles you to receive the award-winning quarterly journal Der Blumenbaum, annual seminar and special event registration discounts, e-mailed notifications and the right to submit your pedigree charts and surname queries. Since SGGS is a public charity, a portion of your dues is tax-deductible.

We are excited about being at Family History Day and look forward to talking to you at our exhibit about your German ancestry research.

Sacramento German Genealogy Society

P.O. Box 660061

Sacramento, CA 95866-0061

(1) 361-2956

E-mail: sggsinfo@gmail.com

 

MISSION OAKS GENEALOGY CLUB, Exhibitor at Family History Day

It is a pleasure to introduce the Mission Oaks Genealogy Club as an exhibitor at Family History Day at the California State Archives.

The Mission Oaks Genealogy Club (MOGC) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1984. It provides education and training for its members and the general public on the techniques, methods, resources and facilities used in the pursuit of genealogical research; to promote the collection and preservation of genealogical historical materials; and to cultivate public awareness of the educational and historical value of genealogical research.

We invite your attendance and membership. Daytime meetings (lectures) are held year-round for learning, sharing, fun and fellowship. Visitors and new members are welcome at our meeting every third Thursday of the month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mission Oaks Senior/Community Center, 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael, California. We freely admit that we have been bitten by the gene-bug and are looking for new people to infect - to come in contact with us may be the end of life as we know it. There is no known cure once infection has occurred!

We are excited about being at Family History Day and look forward to talking to you at our exhibit.

Mission Oaks Genealogy Club
P.O. Box 216
Carmichael, CA 95609-0216
(1) 721-7471 or (916) 361-2956
E-mail: RichardLHanson@gmail.com

PARADISE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, Exhibitor at Family History Day

Paradise Genealogical Society Library

It is a pleasure to introduce the Paradise Genealogical Society as an exhibitor at Family History Day at the State Archives.

Nestled in the foothills of northern California, the Paradise Genealogical Society was started in 1968 by a dedicated group of volunteers. Motivated by a love of history, they collected books, newspaper articles, maps, and photographs of Butte County. Through the years our members have donated and indexed hundreds of additional books, obituaries, publications, and family histories.

Our society maintains a library that is unique in that it is not subsidized by church or tax funds and is not housed in a church or tax supported public building. Our members have check-out privileges and the facilities are available to the public at no charge.

Library patrons have access to more than 3,400 printed volumes and over 200 periodical titles of genealogical interest; microfilm/ fiche records; computerized files and resources; and the Florence Styles Collection of files and resources, particularly Butte County, from this noted California historian.

Be sure to visit the Paradise Genealogical Society exhibit on Family History Day.  We will have the ability to do your Butte County research from our vast array of data.  We will also have our Goldmine publications available, our cemetery and mortuary records, and our famous “911” pedigree chart showing hundreds of the deCoup-Crank family.

Paradise Genealogical Society Library

5587 Scottwood Road

PO Box 460

Paradise, California 95967-0460

Phone: 530-877-2330

Email:  pargenso@pacbell.net

http://www.pargenso.org/

Magalia Hall

GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF SACRAMENTO, Exhibitor at Family History Day

The Genealogical Association of Sacramento (GAS) has been active since the late 1970s when about twelve genealogy buffs got together and decided to hold regular meetings. Some of our current members are part of the original twelve.

Members meet the third Wednesday of each month except July, August and December. the meeting begins at 1pm at the Belle Cooledge Library at 5600 South Land Park Drive, Sacramento.

A presentation by a knowledgeable speaker is featured at most meetings.  Members also share their individual finds and help others with their research. Our group bands together to try to break down brick walls. We are like a little "construction crew"!

A genealogical book collection sponsored by GAS is housed at the Sacramento Public library, Central Library Branch located at 828 "I" Street, 4th Floor.

GAS also sponsors a day-long bus trip to the Sutro research library in San Francisco (a division of the California State Library) in March and a trip in May to Family History Library in Salt Lake City to conduct research.

We will gladly welcome others to our group and enlighten them to our finds and hints. We will also, gladly, welcome anyone who can help join our little "construction crew" and break down those brick walls!
 
We look forward to talking to you at our exhibit at Family History Day!
 

Genealogical Association of Sacramento

P.O. Box 292145

Sacramento, CA 95829-2145

Melanie Howard, President