Genealogist and family historian Lisa Medina will present "Expanding Your Research of California Ancestors" on Saturday, October 12, at 10:30 a.m. during the Southern California Genealogical Genealogical Society's (SCGS) upcoming conference, Genealogy Jam. The fall Jamboree's theme is Discovering Your Southwest Heritage.
Lisa will review essential records, repositories, databases, and reference tools or researching California ancestors during periods of the Mexican and Spanish government and after California became part of the United States. She will also cover critical historical events and context to help identify additional resources for your research. Part of Lisa's presentation will focus on repositories that are not in California but often include ancestors who migrated there from other places (e.g., Baja California, New Mexico, Sonora, etc.). She will also review the historical context to help us understand how various events affected our California ancestors and the records documenting their lives.
About Genealogist Lisa Medina
Lisa Medina is a professional genealogist and lecturer. She is an alum of
genealogical institutes/programs (ProGen, SLIG, Gen-Fed), and her expertise is in
Mexican genealogy.
SCGS's Genealogy Jam is a Hybrid Event
Genealogy Jamboree 2024 will be held on Saturday, October 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PDT. Attendees can visit the SCGS Family Research Library in Burbank to view presentations with members and attendees or watch it online. Both in-person and online formats allow you to attend the the live question-and-answer sessions after each presentation. Consult the Jamboree pages for additional speakers and information.
Enjoy Lunch and Celebrate SCGS's 60th Anniversary at the Family Research Library
Those who attend the live viewing party at the SCGS Family Research Library in Burbank on October 12 will have the opportunity to enjoy a pre-ordered box lunch and meet other members. At some point in the afternoon, everyone will gather to celebrate our 60th anniversary with a big, delicious cake. Come alone and meet like-minded family history buffs, or invite a friend or family member—the more, the merrier!
You'll Walk Away With New Ways to Research the Southwest
Our new SCGS Genealogy Jam conference will occur several times each year to highlight speakers and topics specific to one area of research. Since the Southern California Genealogical Society is located in the Southwestern portion of the United States and most of our previous conference attendees have come from this area, we are starting the new conference series by focusing on our rich geographical area. Our speakers' presentations will cover the Southwestern United States, including California, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Colorado, Texas, and Baja California to broaden our research area.
Our Pricing Starts at an Amazingly Low $30 for the Entire Conference
SCGS's Genealogy Jam will be presented in a hybrid format. It will cost $30 for SCGS members and $80 for non-members. Yes, you will actually save money on this one-day conference if you become a member for just $40. We want more people who live in Southern California, have roots here, or want to join one of the nation's largest genealogical societies and enjoy its many benefits to become part of the SCGS family. Register now!
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