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Tues., Oct. 24, 11 AM: “Tips & Talk” at the Oakland FamilySearch Center. This week: “FamilySearch Skills… Read More
Who are you, really?
That’s not just a philosophical or metaphysical question — it encompasses everything about the person you are. That includes your beliefs and… Read More
In the local paper, it is common for close family friends or funeral homes to publish an obituary. This is a formal written announcement of the death. There are many ways to search for or fi… Read More
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It’s here! Our 125th Anniversary Celebration!
Monday, October 2, is the last day to buy… Read More
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
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*Special presentation*
Saturday, September 30: We are excited to host Seattle-based genealogi… Read More
Common Service Requests
Pay your fine see instructions below and then contact the Court Location see contact information below to provide your confirmation number, payment receipt informatio… Read More
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
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
In this episode, Welester Alvarado and I talk to Arturo Cuellar about visiting in person the FamilySearch library at Salt Lake City. Learn about tips, times, and best practices when visiting… Read More
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
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
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
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
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Last chance! Recording available through July 24:Tax Records: More Exciting Tha… Read More
In a fast-paced world filled with constant change, it becomes increasingly important to preserve our family legacy and stay connected to our ancestral roots. Genealogy, the study of family h… Read More
The origin and meaning of a last name can reveal much about a family’s history and heritage. Fire, as a symbol of light, warmth, and transformation, has been a significant element in h… Read More
Overview
Are you longing to find the missing piece of your identity, your biological father? The burning desire to know where you come from and the need to connect with your roots is a po… Read More
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
For more information or to register, click the hyperlinks for any event.
All times are Pacific Daylight Time.
June is busting out! – with special events, our regular group meetings, a… Read More
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
The United States celebrates Native American Heritage Month every November, marking a time to commemorate the heritage, history, culture, and achievements of American Indian and Alaska Nativ… Read More
A quick rundown of events scheduled for the coming week.
Recordings still available:
Why They Left, Where They Went, and What Their Journeys Can Reveal by Pam Vestal (Available until Tuesda… Read More
Welcome back to the library! Beginning April 3, CGS is returning to most of its pre-pandemic policies and procedures. Eventbrite reservations will no longer be needed to visit the library d… Read More