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GSHA-SC Hosts John P. Schmal, Who Will Discuss Searching for Indigenous California Roots

GSHA-SC Hosts John P. Schmal, Who Will Discuss Searching for Indigenous California Roots

GSHA-SC Hosts John P. Schmal, Who Will Discuss Searching for Indigenous California Roots

Lisa Hallett Taylor

Jan 22, 20253 min read

SCGS Library in Burbank Closed Due to Wildfires; Will Reopen Jan. 18

SCGS Library in Burbank Closed Due to Wildfires; Will Reopen Jan. 18

SCGS Library in Burbank Closed Due to Wildfires; Will Reopen Jan. 18

Lisa Hallett Taylor

Jan 14, 20252 min read

SCGS Sends Message of Hope and Resilience to Southern Californians Affected by January 2025 Wildfires

SCGS Sends Message of Hope and Resilience to Southern Californians Affected by January 2025 Wildfires

SCGS Sends Message of Hope and Resilience to Southern Californians Affected by January 2025 Wildfires

Lisa Hallett Taylor

Jan 8, 20251 min read

Here's How to Watch Season 11 of PBS's 'Finding Your Roots"

Here's How to Watch Season 11 of PBS's 'Finding Your Roots"

Here's How to Watch Season 11 of PBS's 'Finding Your Roots"

Lisa Hallett Taylor

Jan 7, 20253 min read

SCGS's French-Canadian Heritage Society Shares Family Recipes, Plans Ancestor Cookbook

SCGS's French-Canadian Heritage Society Shares Family Recipes, Plans Ancestor Cookbook

SCGS's French-Canadian Heritage Society Shares Family Recipes, Plans Ancestor Cookbook

Lisa Hallett Taylor

Dec 11, 20241 min read

President Louise Ratliff's Year-End Message

President Louise Ratliff's Year-End Message

President Louise Ratliff's Year-End Message

Dec 10, 20241 min read

Kicking Off Member2Member with Genealogy Q&A Break-Out Sessions at December Meeting & Party

Kicking Off Member2Member with Genealogy Q&A Break-Out Sessions at December Meeting & Party

Kicking Off Member2Member with Genealogy Q&A Break-Out Sessions at December Meeting & Party

Lisa Hallett Taylor

Dec 4, 20243 min read

The Best Gift Ideas for Genealogists and Family History Researchers

The Best Gift Ideas for Genealogists and Family History Researchers

The Best Gift Ideas for Genealogists and Family History Researchers

Lisa Hallett Taylor

Dec 2, 20247 min read

Happy Anniversary to Us: The Southern California Genealogical Society Celebrated 60 Years in 2024!

Happy Anniversary to Us: The Southern California Genealogical Society Celebrated 60 Years in 2024!

Happy Anniversary to Us: The Southern California Genealogical Society Celebrated 60 Years in 2024!

Lisa Hallett Taylor

Nov 26, 20241 min read

Board Members Represent SCGS at Los Angeles Archives Bazaar

Board Members Represent SCGS at Los Angeles Archives Bazaar

Board Members Represent SCGS at Los Angeles Archives Bazaar

Charlotte Bocage

Nov 23, 20242 min read

SCGS Presents Genealogy Jam Oct. 12, 'Discovering Our Southwest Heritage'

SCGS Presents Genealogy Jam Oct. 12, 'Discovering Our Southwest Heritage'

SCGS Presents Genealogy Jam Oct. 12, 'Discovering Our Southwest Heritage'

Oct 29, 20242 min read

SCGS's Italian Interest Group Goes Hollywood at the 2024 LA Italian Festival

SCGS's Italian Interest Group Goes Hollywood at the 2024 LA Italian Festival

SCGS's Italian Interest Group Goes Hollywood at the 2024 LA Italian Festival

Oct 25, 20241 min read

Jamie Lee Mayhew: 'Land Records in the Southwest' at SCGS's Genealogy Jam

Jamie Lee Mayhew: 'Land Records in the Southwest' at SCGS's Genealogy Jam

Jamie Lee Mayhew: 'Land Records in the Southwest' at SCGS's Genealogy Jam

Lisa Hallett Taylor

Sep 10, 20243 min read

Debbie Gurtler: 'Hispanic Research in Pre-1850 California' at SCGS Genealogy Jam

Debbie Gurtler: 'Hispanic Research in Pre-1850 California' at SCGS Genealogy Jam

Debbie Gurtler: 'Hispanic Research in Pre-1850 California' at SCGS Genealogy Jam

Lisa Hallett Taylor

Sep 8, 20243 min read

Get an Introduction to FamilySearch's Full-Text Search at SCGS's Genealogy Jam on Oct. 12

Get an Introduction to FamilySearch's Full-Text Search at SCGS's Genealogy Jam on Oct. 12

Get an Introduction to FamilySearch's Full-Text Search at SCGS's Genealogy Jam on Oct. 12

Lisa Hallett Taylor

Sep 6, 20243 min read

Peggy Lauritzen Presents 'The Ship Brooklyn and the Settling of San Francisco Bay' at SCGS's Genealogy Jam

Peggy Lauritzen Presents 'The Ship Brooklyn and the Settling of San Francisco Bay' at SCGS's Genealogy Jam

Peggy Lauritzen Presents 'The Ship Brooklyn and the Settling of San Francisco Bay' at SCGS's Genealogy Jam

Lisa Hallett Taylor

Sep 6, 20243 min read

Genealogy Jam '24 Will Feature Lisa Medina Presenting 'Expanding Your Research of California Ancestors'

Genealogy Jam '24 Will Feature Lisa Medina Presenting 'Expanding Your Research of California Ancestors'

Genealogy Jam '24 Will Feature Lisa Medina Presenting 'Expanding Your Research of California Ancestors'

Lisa Hallett Taylor

Sep 5, 20242 min read

Skeleton Whisperer Sara Cochran Presents 'American Southwest Research in Federal Records' at the SCGS Genealogy Jam Oct. 12

Skeleton Whisperer Sara Cochran Presents 'American Southwest Research in Federal Records' at the SCGS Genealogy Jam Oct. 12

Skeleton Whisperer Sara Cochran Presents 'American Southwest Research in Federal Records' at the SCGS Genealogy Jam Oct. 12

Lisa Hallett Taylor

Sep 3, 20243 min read

Book Review: Roberta Estes's 'The Complete Guide to FamilyTreeDNA'

Book Review: Roberta Estes's 'The Complete Guide to FamilyTreeDNA'

Book Review: Roberta Estes's 'The Complete Guide to FamilyTreeDNA'

John V. Richardson Jr., PhD

Aug 10, 20242 min read

Register Now for Lunch & Learn's Double Bill: Diana Crisman Smith and Jane Neff Rollins

Register Now for Lunch & Learn's Double Bill: Diana Crisman Smith and Jane Neff Rollins

Register Now for Lunch & Learn's Double Bill: Diana Crisman Smith and Jane Neff Rollins

Lisa Hallett Taylor

Aug 2, 20242 min read

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