The Computer Genealogy Society
of San Diego (CGSSD)
"That all genealogists become computer genealogists."

GENEALOGY EVENTS, CLASSES, OPPORTUNITIES

SAN DIEGO COUNTY AREA

All events are open to the public, at no charge unless otherwise indicated.

Compiled by Joan Lowrey. Presented here by permission. Any comments, questions, corrections, additions, etc., please contact Joan at joanlowr@pacbell.net

If not otherwise noted here, information on local Libraries, Family History Centers, and genealogical Societies is also available on our website.

NOTICES

NEWS
• The San Diego Family History Center now has free access to the full Ancestry.com, with all 24,000 databases and titles. The San Diego FHC is the only FHC in San Diego County to have full access at this time. FamilySearch and The Generations Network, Inc., parent company of Ancestry.com, announced an agreement on December 19 to provide access to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City and the 13 largest regional family history centers in the world, and the SDFHC is among them. We are very fortunate!

CHANGE
• New meeting time for COGG (the Computer Oriented Genealogy Group of the North San Diego County Genealogical Society) is 10 a.m. Meetings remain on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in the Carlsbad City Council Chambers, Carlsbad Village Drive just west of the Cole Library.
• New meeting time and place for the Membership Meeting of the North San Diego County Genealogical Society) is 1:00-2:30 p.m. in the Cole Library Community Room. Meetings remain on the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
• The San Diego Genealogical Society has a new URL for its website: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~casdgs/index.shtml

COMING EVENTS
The Calendar of Events displays events occurring within the next 60 days. Major events occurring more than 60 days from today are the following:
• June 27-29. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY 39TH ANNUAL GENEALOGY JAMBOREE AND RESOURCE EXPO. Held at the Burbank Airport Hilton and Convention Center, 2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank. Information at http://www.scgsgenealogy.com.
• Aug. 7-9. BRITISH ISLES FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY - U.S.A. 20th Annual Seminar: "Sail into Your Past Aboard the Queen Mary!" Long Beach. CANCELLED due to insufficient pre-registration.
• Sep. 3-6. FEDERATION OF GENEALOGICAL SOCIETIES (FGS). CONFERENCE. Held in Philadelphia, PA. The Marriott Philadelphia Downtown is the official conference hotel with connecting walkway to the Pennsylvania Convention Center (PCC). The Marriott and PCC are the sites of all the seminars, luncheons and banquets. The program is online at http://www.fgsconference.org/program. Information at http://www.fgsconference.org/index.php.

EVENTS

Sat., May 10, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.SAN DIEGO AFRICAN-AMERICAN GENEALOGY RESEARCH GROUP: Meeting
Family Health History presentation by Marci Hackley.
Location: Malcolm X Library, 5148 Market St., San Diego
Contact: Margaret Lewis, ibemarti@yahoo.com, 619-262-5810
Sat., May 10, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Meeting
10:00-11:15 a.m. - Beginners Class, “Vital Records.” 10 a.m.-noon – RootsMagic User Group. Noon–3:00 - "A Case History of my Jewish Ancestors Roots." The speaker, Dr. Franklin Gaylis, was born in England while his parents were visiting there, as his father was specializing in Vascular Surgery. He lived most of his life in South Africa where he went to medical school, married his wife, Jean, and then emigrated to the United States in 1982. He spent seven years doing his residency in surgery and urology at the University of Minnesota and Northwestern University in Chicago and subsequently moved to San Diego in search of a more favorable climate. He developed an interest in genealogy in his early 40s when the Soviet Union started unraveling and the countries from which his grandparents had fled at the turn of the 20th century--the Baltics--became more accessible. He has read extensively on the history of the Jews in Lithuania and Latvia as well as our history over the past 3 to 4 thousand years. "My visit to retrace my roots in 2001 was an amazing experience which I will share with you at this presentation," he said.
Location: St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 8350 Lake Murray Blvd, corner Jackson Dr., San Carlos area. Park in south lot, enter south door.
Contact: Gloria Osborn, 619-298-2447, globob22 at yahoo.com
Tue., May 13, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Computer Genealogy Group (COGG)
Dorothy Miller and Carol Baird: "Family Tree Maker 2008, Part 1." (Part 2 will be presented at the General Meeting May 27.) The most recent version of Family Tree Maker has been given a totally new "look and feel." This was prompted by changing the nature of the program from an organization chart to a relational database. Anyone who has been using FTM through the past versions receives a severe shock (and possibly a panic attack) upon starting the newest version of FTM, however, the panic will subside and the genealogist will find a truly fine program waiting to record your ancestors. Dorothy will be your driving instructor for your "new carriage."
Location: City Council Chambers, 1250 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad.
Contact: Jeanette Shiel, jbstree@sbcglobal.net
Tue., May 13, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Business & Sharing
Business Meeting and Sharing.
Location: Community Room, Cole Library, 1200 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad.
Contact: Margaret Read, 760-757-0528 or marread@aol.com
Wed., May 14, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.NATIONAL GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Conference
May 14-17. Online registration now open.
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Event URL: http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/
Wed., May 14, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.BRITISH ISLES GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION: Irish SIG
Mary Russell will discuss "Geographical Divisions for Finding Irish Records."
Location: San Diego Family History Center, 4195 Camino del Rio South, Mission Valley
Contact: MaryRussell29@aol.com
Wed., May 14, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CHULA VISTA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Research Group
Regular monthly meeting of the research group.
Location: Conference Rm., Chula Vista Civic Center Library, 365 F St., Chula Vista
Contact: Randy Seaver, 619-422-3397, rjseaver@cox.net
Thu., May 15, 6:30 p.m. - SAN DIEGO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION: Dinner Meeting
6:30 p.m. - Meeting with Roundtable Discussion/Sharing during dinner. NOTE: Call for location.
Contact: Jacqueline Beck, 760-789-2534, jqbeck@prodigy.net
Sat., May 17, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. COMPUTER GENEALOGY SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO: Meeting
9:00 - Brief announcements and user groups for FTM, Macintosh and RootsMagic.
10:15 - Break, refreshments.
10:30 - Announcements and Program.
“Discovering Genealogical Treasures in Attics, Yard Sales, Swap Meets, and Internet Auctions.”
Michael Kratzer

Family History and Genealogical Research can be so much more than a collection of names, dates, and Family Group Sheets. After compiling all those Birth Notices, Marriage Announcements, Death Certificates, and Obituaries, then what? Join Michael Kratzer as he retells how he has discovered what he considers are hidden Genealogical Treasures waiting to be found in the most unexpected places. New and used books, photos, family business advertisements, ancestral heirlooms, artifacts, and memorabilia can enhance and enrich your enjoyment of your personal Family History Library and Archives. Michael has been adding to his personal Family History Archives for over 15 years. A graduate of Orange Coast College and a certificate holder from the University of California at Irvine, he has held managerial positions in Southern California based manufacturing enterprises, primarily in the Metal Finishing trade. He lives in Costa Mesa with his wife Brenda, and volunteers his time assisting other family researchers at the Huntington Beach Family History Center.
Sat., May 17, 10:15 a.m. - ESCONDIDO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Meeting
"DNA Testing Update" by Beverly Winter from DNA Services of America, El Cajon. Website: http://www.dnasoa.com/locs/locations/view/18. (This was originally announced for April but was postponed until May.)
Location: Turrentine Room, Escondido Public Library, 247 S. Kalmia, Escondido
Contact: Ray Raser, ray.raser@gmail.com
Wed., May 21, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY: Class
Topic: "Probate Records." These small group session focus on basic genealogy resources.
Location: Cole Library, 2nd floor, 1259 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad
Contact: Help Desk, Genealogy Section, Cole Library, 760-434-2931
Wed., May 21, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.BRITISH ISLES GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION: England/Wales SIG
June Hanson will discuss "English Wills and Probates."
Location: San Diego Family History Center, 4195 Camino del Rio South, Mission Valley
Contact: June Hanson, 619-583-8352, june92115@yahoo.com
Wed., May 21, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CHULA VISTA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Computer SIG
Regular monthly meeting of the computer group.
Location: Computer Lab, Chula Vista Civic Center Library, 365 F St., Chula Vista
Contact: Randy Seaver, 619-422-3397, rjseaver@cox.net
Tue., May 27, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Meeting
Dorothy Miller, Ph,D, NSDCGS president, "FTM. Family Tree Maker 2008, Part 2." (Part 1 will be presented May 13 as the Program for the COGG meeting.) The most recent version of Family Tree Maker has been given a totally new 'look and feel'. This was prompted by changing the nature of the program from an organization chart to a relational database. To anyone who has been using FTM through the past versions, receives a severe shock (and possibly a panic attack) upon starting the newest version of FTM, however after a glass of wine, or beverage of choice, the panic will subside and the genealogist will find a truly fine program waiting to record your ancestors. Dorothy will be your driving instructor for your "new carriage."
Location: City Council Chambers, 1250 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad.
Contact: Barbara Rainville, barain@roadrunner.com
Wed., May 28, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CHULA VISTA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Meeting
"Scottish Research at the FHC," presented by Jackie Webster.
Location: Auditorium, Chula Vista Civic Center Library, 365 F St., Chula Vista
Contact: Randy Seaver, 619-422-3397, rjseaver@cox.net
Mon., June 2, 7:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Beginners Class
Series of six classes, Mondays, 7 p.m. June 2: "Getting Started." June 9: "Record Keeping." June 16: "Census Records." June 23: "Wills & Probates, Land Records." June 30 & July 7: Genealogy library tour upstairs. Participants are welcome to attend any of the sessions, but are asked to register for the library tour. No fee. Donations kindly accepted for the cost of handouts or as nonprofit donations to NSDCGS to further Education Outreach. Open to the public.
Wed., June 4, 6:00 p.m. - HISPANIC GENEALOGY STUDY GROUPS: Meeting
Meeting and individual help.
Location: San Diego Family History Center, 4195 Camino del Rio South, Mission Valley
Contact: David Pena, 619-778-8912
Sat., June 7, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Computer SIG
Family Tree Maker User Group.
Location: SDGS LIbrary, 1050 Pioneer Way, Suite E, El Cajon.
Contact: SDGS, 619-588-0065 (answering machine)
Mon., June 9, 7:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Beginners Class
Series of six classes, Mondays, 7 p.m., started June 2. Remaining classes: June 9: "Record Keeping." June 16: "Census Records." June 23: "Wills & Probates, Land Records." June 30 & July 7: Genealogy library tour upstairs. Participants are welcome to attend any of the sessions, but are asked to register for the library tour. No fee. Donations kindly accepted for the cost of handouts or as nonprofit donations to NSDCGS to further Education Outreach. Open to the public.
Tue., June 10, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Computer Genealogy Group (COGG)
Alan Jones: "The U.S. GenWeb." Alan will highlight what FREE information can be found on the expansive U.S. GenWeb site, posted all by volunteers. He will explain the hierarchy of the towns, counties and states and how each site differs in content and resoures. This website can provide valuable transcribed information or details of where to find what you're looking for. Alan Jones, a native Californian, holds degrees in business and computer science and is an IT Senior Consultant currently with Southern California Edison. He has enjoyed blending his computer career with genelaogy. He pilot tests genealogy software programs and systems that we use today and some that are coming soon. He volunteers in various record extraction programs, and gives presentations on genealogy using computer programs and the Internet.
Location: City Council Chambers, 1250 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad.
Contact: Jeanette Shiel, jbstree@sbcglobal.net
Wed., June 11, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CHULA VISTA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Research Group
Regular monthly meeting of the research group.
Location: Conference Rm., Chula Vista Civic Center Library, 365 F St., Chula Vista
Contact: Randy Seaver, 619-422-3397, rjseaver@cox.net
Sat., June 14, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Meeting
10:00-11:15 a.m. - Beginners Class, “Computer Resources.” 10 a.m.-noon – RootsMagic User Group. Noon–3:00 - Session 1: Mary Card, "Railroads & Migration Patterns." Session 2: Patricia Curran, "Railroad Memorabilia."
Location: St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 8350 Lake Murray Blvd, corner Jackson Dr., San Carlos area. Park in south lot, enter south door.
Contact: Gloria Osborn, 619-298-2447, globob22 at yahoo.com
Sat., June 14, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.SAN DIEGO AFRICAN-AMERICAN GENEALOGY RESEARCH GROUP: Meeting

Location: San Diego Family History Center, 4195 Camino del Rio South, Mission Valley
Contact: Margaret Lewis, ibemarti@yahoo.com, 619-262-5810
Mon., June 16, 7:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Beginners Class
Series of six classes, Mondays, 7 p.m., started June 2. Remaining classes: June 16: "Census Records." June 23: "Wills & Probates, Land Records." June 30 & July 7: Genealogy library tour upstairs. Participants are welcome to attend any of the sessions, but are asked to register for the library tour. No fee. Donations kindly accepted for the cost of handouts or as nonprofit donations to NSDCGS to further Education Outreach. Open to the public.
Wed., June 18, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CHULA VISTA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Computer SIG
Regular monthly meeting of the computer group.
Location: Computer Lab, Chula Vista Civic Center Library, 365 F St., Chula Vista
Contact: Randy Seaver, 619-422-3397, rjseaver@cox.net
Sat., June 21, 10:15 a.m. - ESCONDIDO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Meeting
Annual picnic. Designated as a State Historical Point by the State of Califonia, Ferrara is the oldest active winery in San Diego County and features premium wines. The tasting room offers a wide selection of premium wines as well as delicious grape juice, wine marinade, and wine vinegar.
Location: Ferrara Winery, 1120 West 15th Ave. Escondido.
Contact: Ray Raser, ray.raser@gmail.com
Mon., June 23, 7:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Beginners Class
Series of six classes, Mondays, 7 p.m., started June 2. Remaining classes: June 23: "Wills & Probates, Land Records." June 30 & July 7: Genealogy library tour upstairs. Participants are welcome to attend any of the sessions, but are asked to register for the library tour. No fee. Donations kindly accepted for the cost of handouts or as nonprofit donations to NSDCGS to further Education Outreach. Open to the public.
Tue., June 24, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Meeting
Pat Hall, "Georgia on My Mind: Research in the Southeast States." Genealogical research In Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and North Carolina. This lecture will help the researcher to deal records lost during the War Between the States and more recently burned courthouses. Pat is a NSDCGS Past President.
Location: City Council Chambers, 1250 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad.
Contact: Barbara Rainville, barain@roadrunner.com
Wed., June 25, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CHULA VISTA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Meeting
"DNA-101: Genetics for Beginners," presented by Dr. Stephen Baird.
Location: Auditorium, Chula Vista Civic Center Library, 365 F St., Chula Vista
Contact: Randy Seaver, 619-422-3397, rjseaver@cox.net
Fri., June 27, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Jamboree
Three-day event, June 27-29.
Location: Burbank Airport Hilton and Convention Center, 2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank
Event URL: http://www.scgsgenealogy.com
Sat., June 28, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. COMPUTER GENEALOGY SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO: Meeting
9:00 - Brief announcements and user groups for Family Tree Maker and Legacy.
10:15 - Break, refreshments.
10:30 - Announcements and Program.
"The Next Big Thing in Computer Genealogy"
Gary Hoffman

NOTE: This meeting is on the 4th Saturday instead of the usual 3rd Saturday of the month due to UCSD graduations on campus on June 21.
Location: Robinson Auditorium complex at UCSD, La Jolla. See a link to maps on our home page at www.cgssd.org.
Contact: cgssd-board@ucsd.edu
Mon., June 30, 7:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Beginners Class
Series of six classes, Mondays, 7 p.m., started June 2. Remaining sessions: June 30 & July 7: Genealogy library tour upstairs. Participants are welcome to attend any of the sessions, but are asked to register for the library tour. No fee. Donations kindly accepted for the cost of handouts or as nonprofit donations to NSDCGS to further Education Outreach. Open to the public.
Wed., July 2, 6:00 p.m. - HISPANIC GENEALOGY STUDY GROUPS: Meeting
Meeting and individual help.
Location: San Diego Family History Center, 4195 Camino del Rio South, Mission Valley
Contact: David Pena, 619-778-8912
Sat., July 5, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Computer SIG
Family Tree Maker User Group.
Location: SDGS LIbrary, 1050 Pioneer Way, Suite E, El Cajon.
Contact: SDGS, 619-588-0065 (answering machine)
Mon., July 7, 7:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Beginners Class
Series of six classes, Mondays, 7 p.m., started June 2. Remaining session: July 7: Genealogy library tour upstairs. Participants are welcome to attend any of the sessions, but are asked to register for the library tour. No fee. Donations kindly accepted for the cost of handouts or as nonprofit donations to NSDCGS to further Education Outreach. Open to the public. Series will be repeated Sep. 22 - Oct. 27.

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