2024-04-23 21:43
Have you ever found yourself at a class or conference and had the surprise of meeting someone who was researching the same small town or the same unusual family name?
Since the pandemic, it… Read More
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A blog about the California Genealogical Society and Library in Oakland, California.
Connecting people to their diverse family heritage.
2024-04-22 03:08
To register or for more information, click the link for any event. All times are Pacific Time.
There are a variety of classes and activities to choose from this week! Two special workshops… Read More
2024-04-16 01:11
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Sue Severson
April 17: Weekly “Tips & Talk” at the Oakland FamilySearch Center… Read More
2024-04-07 20:00
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April 9 & 10: Weekly “Tips & Talk” at the Oakland FamilySearch Center. In… Read More
2024-04-05 05:04
Beginning April 6 and continuing through June, the CGS library will close at 2 p.m. on Saturdays rather than at 4 p.m. Library hours will now be Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thi… Read More
2024-04-01 05:23
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Happy April! This month we have a variety of exciting classes and worksh… Read More
2024-03-24 02:30
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Thomas MacEntee’s class on Sat., March 30 is sold out.
Also happening this last we… Read More
2024-03-20 20:30
by Maureen Hanlon
CGS recently received a copy of Dr. David Dobson’s Irish Emigrants to North America, Consolidated Edition and a quick review should be of cheer to those with Irish an… Read More
2024-03-13 18:16
In the 125 years that the California Genealogical Society has been knocking around, we’ve acquired a number of interesting artifacts. One such item, the ceremonial President’s ga… Read More
2024-03-11 04:15
To register or for more information, click the link for any event. All times are Pacific Time. All classes free unless otherwise noted.
There are two classes in the “Tips & Talk&r&hell…Read More
2024-03-08 01:23
RootsTech, the world’s biggest genealogy conference, has just wrapped up its 2024 session, and one thing that’s got the genealogy world buzzing is the unveiling of a new experim… Read More
2024-03-04 01:29
To register or for more information, click the link for any event. All times are Pacific Time.
We’ve got two stellar presentations coming up this week as part of the “Tips &… Read More
2024-02-29 01:23
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Mark your calendars now for some great educational opportunities, including a special cla… Read More
2024-02-24 23:51
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In case you hadn’t heard, RootsTech, the world’s largest family history conference… Read More
2024-02-18 00:35
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Sat., Feb. 24, 11 AM: Our featured presentation this month is an online class by Lisa Gorrell… Read More
2024-02-10 20:20
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Two fascinating topics are covered in this week’s free “Tips & Talk” seri… Read More
2024-02-07 05:50
Members gathered both in person and via Zoom on January 13 for our Annual Meeting at the CGS Library. Business included approval of the budget, election of board members and officers, and br… Read More
2024-02-06 02:26
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Sat., Feb. 24, 11 AM: Our featured presentation this month is an online class by Lisa Gorrell… Read More
2024-01-06 22:02
Lisa Gorell and Jeff Vaillant at a pre-COVID Annual Meeting. No genealogists were harmed in the taking of this photo.
To register or for more information, click the link for any event. All t… Read More
2024-01-01 18:30
Here’s wishing all our friends and members a very happy, healthy, and genealogy-filled 2024!
Our calendar is chock-full of educational and social events this month! Take a look:
To re… Read More
2023-12-18 21:18
Currently, we subscribe to several periodicals. Some are free, some are donated, and 30 we pay for. Visits to the library have been down since the pandemic started, so we are wondering if we… Read More
2023-12-17 20:06
Things will be quiet for the next few weeks as we finish out the year and the holiday season. The CGS library will be closed December 21–30. We wish you peaceful and happy holidays… Read More
2023-12-13 20:29
Bill O’Neil leads a book repair workshop
Join Bill O’Neil and members of the Book Repair committee for a Book Repair Workshop, Saturday, January 20, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Participa… Read More
2023-12-13 03:53
Our Annual Membership Meeting will be held Saturday, January 13, 10 AM – 1 PM at the California Genealogical Society Library, 2201 Broadway, lower level, in Oakland. The meeting will t… Read More
2023-12-11 01:21
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The Oakland FamilySearch Center.
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 11:00 am: “Tips & Talk” at… Read More
2023-12-05 04:57
Happy December!
To register or for more information, click the link for each event. All times are Pacific Time.
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 11:00 am: “Tips & Talk” at the Oakland Fami… Read More
2023-11-29 19:19
At a recent get-together to honor outgoing OFSC directors Bruce and Barbara McLeod, a group of CGS volunteers grabbed the opportunity for a photo together. Pictured from left: Maureen Hanlo… Read More
2023-11-29 04:01
Things keep moving and improving at the CGS library. With substantial help from Ron Madson, Linda Darby, and Laura’s husband Phil, Manuscripts Committee co-chairs Laura Jones and Janet… Read More
2023-11-26 04:39
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All times are Pacific Time.
Denise Plaskett
Tuesday, November 28, 11 AM: “Tips & Talk: FamilySearch Skills”… Read More
2023-11-20 03:50
Happy Thanksgiving!
It’s a quiet week at CGS – the library will be closed this week. We wish you all a happy holiday, whether it involves turkey or genealogy or maybe both! We&rs&hell…Read More
2023-11-12 18:51
Wednesday, November 15, 11 AM: “Tips & Talk” at the Oakland FamilySearch Center. This week: Everyone’s invited to “Expand Your Family Tree” with OFSC volunt… Read More
2023-11-11 17:08
by Evan Wilson
CGS’s first research trip to Salt Lake City in four years was a resounding success. We formed new connections, strengthened old ones, made significant progress on our re… Read More
2023-11-10 22:52
Korean War soldiers. Photo: Department of Defense, Sfc. Al Chang, U.S. Army.
Lest we forget: this weekend, as we observe Veterans Day in the U.S. (Remembrance Day in Britain and Commonwealth… Read More
2023-11-06 04:05
All events listed are free. Times are Pacific Standard Time. To register or for more details, click the hyperlink for any event.
Denise Plaskett
Tuesday, November 7, 11 AM: “Tips &… Read More
2023-11-01 02:18
Jane Lindsey, Mary-Lou Grossberg, and Pat Bonderud
Past president Jane Lindsey and longtime volunteer Pat Bonderud met up for lunch recently with Mary-Lou Grossberg, who was our 29th presid… Read More
2023-10-30 22:47
CGS presidents past and present. We’re a fun group!
The CGS Board of Directors extends an invitation to members to nominate potential candidates for the Board. You may even nominate yo… Read More
2023-10-30 15:56
Barbara Tien
“Family History Projects for Holiday Gift Giving“Barbara Tien, founder of ProjectKin, leads a 90-minute workshop on how to turn your family history projects into tho… Read More
2023-10-30 01:42
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Wed., Nov. 1: Tips & Talk: “Intro to the Basics of DNA“ – Sue Severson, Oakland FamilySearch Center vol… Read More
2023-10-22 17:09
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Tues., Oct. 24, 11 AM: “Tips & Talk” at the Oakland FamilySearch Center. This week: “FamilySearch Skills… Read More
2023-10-16 17:23
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All times are Pacific Time.
Wednesday, October 18: “Tips & Talk” at the Oakland FamilySearch Center. This we… Read More
2023-10-16 17:04
At the recent CGS board meeting it was decided that our regular talks and events will from now be offered free to all. This policy change reflects CGS’s ongoing efforts to make geneal… Read More
2023-10-14 05:54
On October 8, members and friends of the California Genealogical Society gathered at the Lake Temescal Beach House to celebrate CGS’s 125th anniversary. It was also the occasion for a… Read More
2023-10-11 22:59
From the 10 Million Names website
An exciting project is under way in the world of African American genealogy. American Ancestors is partnering with many other organizations—including… Read More
2023-10-11 01:23
A large group of CGS friends and members gathered Sunday to celebrate the 125th anniversary of our society, and it was a blast! We will be sharing many more photos and details soon, but fir… Read More
2023-10-09 19:44
Cari Taplin, CG
Tuesday, October 10, 6 PM: If you haven’t already reserved your spot for Cari Taplin’s class on Using Google My Maps, you still have a chance! Don’t miss th… Read More
2023-10-02 05:13
CGS is proud to present Cari Taplin in a Zoom webinar, “Using Google’s My Maps as a Research and Analysis Tool” on Tuesday, October 10, at 6 p.m.
Many of us are familiar wi… Read More
2023-09-28 23:21
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It’s here! Our 125th Anniversary Celebration!
Monday, October 2, is the last day to buy… Read More
2023-09-28 00:59
Have you seen Member Connections? It’s a database where CGS members can share their interests and connect with others with similar interests. You don’t have to be a professional… Read More
2023-09-23 20:58
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*Special presentation*
Saturday, September 30: We are excited to host Seattle-based genealogi… Read More
2023-09-23 03:29
Get your party tickets HERE.The post A friendly reminder … first appeared on California Genealogical Society Read More
2023-09-18 04:46
Wednesday, Sept. 20, 6 PM: “A Project That Took on a Life of Its Own: Talking Story-Immigrant Arrivals at Hawai’i Sugar Plantations, 1876-1946.” Cindy Kim Thomson talks abo… Read More
2023-09-12 22:27
We are very excited that Seattle-based genealogist Jill Morelli, CG, CGL, will give a Zoom presentation for CGS on Saturday, September 30! In her talk, “Be A Super Sleuth! Accessing a… Read More
2023-09-11 21:12
To register or for more information, click the link for each event. All times are Pacific Time.
The following Special Interest Groups are meeting this week:
Tuesday, September 12, 11 AM: &l&helli…Read More
2023-09-11 03:19
The Oakland FamilySearch Center
CGS and the Oakland FamilySearch Center jointly sponsor the weekly “Tips & Talk” series, a fun, informal gathering where you can learn about g… Read More
2023-09-10 22:40
Have you reserved your spot at the party? Tickets are going fast for the CGS 125th Anniversary Celebration held Sunday, October 8, noon-3 p.m., at the beautiful Lake Temescal Beach House. T… Read More
2023-09-08 02:55
The recent blog post about Jill Morelli’s talk had the wrong date. Correct date is SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30. Our apologies for the mistake.
Click HERE to register for Be A Super Sleuth:… Read More
2023-09-08 02:42
Probate records from Argentina, marriage bonds from Virginia, and naturalization petitions from Wisconsin are just a few of the most recently uploaded images.
Did you know that Family… Read More
2023-09-07 10:23
Many of you might not know that in June 2023, Laura Jones and Janet Netz assumed co-chair duties of the Manuscript Committee. Although both of us are fairly new to volunteering at CGS, we ar… Read More
2023-09-04 05:31
Workers staged the first Labor Day parade in New York City in 1882
Happy Labor Day! If your holiday weekend plans include genealogy, you may want to take advantage of MyHeritage’s free… Read More
2023-09-01 20:51
For the first time, the California Genealogical Society will this year be a part of Doors Open California, the largest statewide celebration of historic spaces. For only $20, visitors will… Read More
2023-08-28 15:18
Lots to look forward to in September! We’ve expanded our popular “Tips & Talk” series – it will now alternate Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, with an evening s… Read More
2023-08-28 15:16
Among the items left behind by recent visitors to the CGS library are these treasures: a metal travel mug, a pair of Pearl Izumi gloves, three distinctive hats, a thumb drive, and several… Read More
2023-08-27 18:45
Can you say quasquicentennial? Impress your friends and family by telling them you’re attending the CGS 125th Anniversary Celebration! Better yet, bring them along! The party takes pl… Read More
2023-08-27 03:54
For more information or to register, click the hyperlinks for any event. All times are Pacific Daylight Time.
Can you believe it’s almost September? We’re busy this week with th… Read More
2023-08-21 03:47
Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent member survey! We had a 32% response rate, which is high for this type of survey and reflects the broad support our members have for CGS… Read More
2023-08-20 19:22
This week’s events include a discussion of German Genealogy and members’ special interest groups on RootsMagic and Eastern European genealogy. For more information or to register… Read More
2023-08-13 23:25
Hello, everybody! Hope your August is going swimmingly. Here’s what’s happening at CGS this week.
Monday, August 14, 1-5 PM. Digital Archiving Committee. Volunteers needed to he… Read More
2023-08-09 14:42
Do you like puzzles? Are you ready to match wits with fellow genealogy enthusiasts? Come to the CGS Library on Saturday, August 12, at 1pm for a library scavenger hunt! Bring a friend! Teams… Read More
2023-08-08 14:55
LAST CHANCE! Please sign up by Thursday so we can get waiver forms to the cemetery. It will be an exciting way to learn how to photograph your ancestors’ gravestones and learn more ab… Read More
2023-08-06 19:12
With apologies for the typos in the previous post, here are corrected dates for this week’s events:
The Digital Archiving Committee meets at the CGS Library Monday, August 7, 1-5 PM… Read More
2023-08-06 04:58
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All times are Pacific Daylight Time.
We have a trio of special in-person events this week:
(1) A presentation by two… Read More
2023-08-05 05:15
Mark your calendars! Next weekend CGS offers two in-person events guaranteed to appeal to lots of people. On Saturday, August 12, there’s a scavenger hunt in the CGS library. On Sunday… Read More
2023-08-02 19:13
Does Google Drive leave you confused? If so, then these Tech Talks are made for you. In a series of videos, using PowerPoint slides with a live instructor, we’ll take you throug… Read More
2023-07-28 19:27
Members of the Library Committee at a recent meeting.
Members of the Library Committee continue to process books that have been donated to our society. Since I took over as chair in October… Read More
2023-07-26 16:07
Come to the CGS Library on Saturday, August 12, at 1pm for light refreshments and a library scavenger hunt! Feel free to bring a friend; this event is not just open to CGS members. Attendee… Read More
2023-07-26 15:56
The National Genealogical Society is seeking lecture proposals for its 2024 Virtual Family History Conference, “Expanding Possibilities,” and for the pre-conference FOCUS sess… Read More
2023-07-23 15:51
A reminder that the editors of The California Nugget are inviting CGS members to share an anecdote about what your ancestors were doing in (or around) 1898, the year the California Genealog… Read More
2023-07-13 05:59
Where were your ancestors in 1898?
The California Genealogical Society celebrates its 125th anniversary this year, and we have a number of special events going on. The Fall 2023 issue of The… Read More
2023-07-10 03:15
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All times are Pacific Daylight Time.
Last chance! Recording available through July 24:Tax Records: More Exciting Tha… Read More
2023-07-10 02:54
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All times are Pacific Daylight Time.
Monday, July 17, 1-5 p.m. Digital Archiving Committee. Volunteers needed to hel… Read More
2023-07-10 00:07
For more information or to register, click the hyperlinks for any event.
All times are Pacific Daylight Time.
We’ve got a slew of SIGs (special interest groups for members) happening… Read More
2023-07-09 01:04
If you haven’t heard, as of July 1st the CGS Library is now open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.! We are also open Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No reservations are r… Read More
2023-07-08 17:09
Do you have a Monday afternoon free to assist our tireless Digital Archiving Committee? A reminder that DAC is digitizing our entire Vertical Files, and helping hands are needed, Mondays fr… Read More
2023-07-06 03:32
The latest issue of The California Nugget is out, soon to arrive in your mailbox and now viewable online to our members.
This issue includes an entertaining tale from the state’s earl… Read More
2023-06-27 13:52
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All times are Pacific Daylight Time.
Note: This Friday, June 30, is the deadline for early-bird pricing for ou… Read More
2023-06-20 05:30
We had a great gathering at the CGS Library on Saturday, June 10. Longtime volunteer coordinator Kathleen Beitiks presented the annual Genie Awards—this year recognizing the nearly 90… Read More
2023-06-18 22:37
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All times are Pacific Daylight Time.
Map of Alta California
Some top-notch presentations this week, including a talk… Read More
2023-06-13 19:32
Don’t miss this! On Friday, June 23, 3:30-5 p.m., Members of Los Californianos, a nonprofit representing descendants of the Hispanic residents of Alta California (1769-1848). They wil… Read More
2023-06-10 00:21
Volunteers needed! Our tireless Digital Archiving Committee has begun digitization of our entire Vertical Files, a monumental task. We work assembly-line style, scanning, labeling, and inde… Read More
2023-06-05 15:12
The weekly “Tips & Talk” series continues this Wednesday, 11 a.m. at the Oakland FamilySearch Center. Join us for free, fun discussions on genealogy, and learn to use the li… Read More
2023-06-04 23:44
San Francisco City Hall prior to the 1906 earthquake.Courtesy of the San Francisco Public Library Historical Photograph Collection.
Following a long hiatus due to the pandemic, the San Franc… Read More
2023-05-30 23:54
The Wednesday “Tips & Talk” series continues tomorrow, May 31, at 11 a.m. at the Oakland FamilySearch Center. Our speaker is Lynda McDowell on the topic: “Paleo… Read More
2023-05-29 17:37
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All times are Pacific Daylight Time.
June is busting out! – with special events, our regular group meetings, a… Read More
2023-05-29 17:12
The listing for June events should have noted the following presentation is available to view through June 13: Stewart Blandon Traiman’s Excel for Genealogy, a demonstration of how to… Read More
2023-05-23 20:53
Potluck * Presentation * Awards
It’s “Back to the Library” for the 2023 CGS Genie Awards! After three years of celebrating the Genie Awards “virtually,” (due… Read More
2023-05-22 03:47
A correction to our previous post about this week’s coming events: the date for the RootsMagic Special Interest Group is Wednesday, May 24. Visit the web page for more information.The… Read More
2023-04-28 22:41
We are enjoying a good response to the weekly Wednesday “Tips & Talk” series at the Oakland FamilySearch Center. In weeks to come, you will hear from some of the volunteers w… Read More
2023-04-24 05:17
Monday, April 24: DNA Skills Special Interest Group, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Led by Mark McLaren. See details at the SIG page.
Wednesday, April 26: Our weekly “Tips and Talk”! 11 a.m. an… Read More
2023-04-16 22:15
We have two updates to announce related to the CGS research trip to the FamilySearch Library in October.
First, we are now offering early-bird rates up through June 30! (Those who have alre… Read More
2023-04-14 16:33
Boston University offers two unique courses that combine the convenience of online learning with expert instruction from noted BU Instructors, Certified Genealogists, and practicing profe… Read More
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