El Dorado Hills Genealogical Society

10/31/2026

Korean War Era Draft Cards (1948-1959) - Ancestry/Fold3

If you werent' already aware, Korean War Era Draft Cards are now available/viewable on Fold3, indexed through Ancestry.com. The draft required all men between the ages of 18 and 25 who were eligible for 21-24 months of military service to register for the draft.

NOTE: Digitization work from this collection is ongoing and some states are not yet included (draft cards from U.S. states are being continually added). You can learn more about the collection on Fold3 here: https://www.fold3.com/blog/new-korean-war-era-draft-cards-added/ or on Ancestry with a subscription, here: https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62234

Discover your family’s story with newly digitized Korean War Era draft registration cards from four additional states!

10/22/2026

FREE Zoom Class for Ancestry members: “Skeletons in the Closet: Finding (and Facing) Your Family's Best-Kept Secrets,” by Christa Cowan.

If you have an Ancestry account, you’re eligible to watch the Zoom. Wed, Oct 28, 2026 10:00 AM PDT.

Every family tree has one — the relative nobody talks about, the name that gets a little quieter every time you ask. This session, we're going digging. Join Crista Cowan for a special Halloween edition of our weekly Ancestry webinar, where you'll learn exactly how to uncover the "skeletons in the closet" hiding in your family tree. And then we'll talk about what to do once you find them. We'll cover which records tend to reveal the truth, how to research sensitive discoveries with care, and how to decide what to share with living family. Whether you're brand new to Ancestry or a regular in these webinars, there's a skeleton in your closet waiting to be found.

10/21/2026

“The Do’s and Don’ts of Find a Grave” - Check out this helpful Family Tree Magazine article outlining how to properly use Find a Grave (burial/interment database with headstone photographs).

Find a Grave is an excellent tool for genealogists. This article offers some tips of what to do and what to avoid as you use it.

10/09/2026

10 Key Italian Genealogy Resources

Do you have Italian ancestors? Check out another FREE guide from Family Tree Magazine to help you with your research:

These 10 genealogy resources will give you a taste of your Italian roots.

10/08/2026

A Guide to the 1926 Census of Ireland: If you’ve got Irish ancestors, check out Family Tree Magazine’s free guide.

The 1926 Census of Ireland was released on 18 April 2026 and reveals a good deal about your Irish ancestors.

09/29/2026

El Dorado Hills Genealogical Society (EDHGS) - Zoom Presentation and Business Meeting.

Join our Oct. 13, 2026 Zoom presentation from 6-8PM. ZOOM PRESENTATION TOPIC: “What is My Family Name?" a case study in identity, by Dave Hughes and Maryellen Feickert.

Email [email protected] for the Zoom link and details. Head on over to www.edhgs.org for more information!

09/17/2026

"Working with Emigration Documents: How to Find Them and What to Do"

From German Genealogy Unlocked: https://germanologyunlocked.com/working-with-emigration-documents-how-to-find-them-and-what-to-do/

"German emigration records can be essential tools for genealogists seeking to trace their roots and understand their family’s migration history. These records may include the names of the emigrant ancestor and his family, occupations, birth dates, ages of children, where they are emigrating to and why, and more. So definitely worth looking for!"

German emigration records can be essential tools for genealogists seeking to trace their roots and understand their family’s migration history. These records may include the names of the emigrant ancestor and his family, occupations, birth dates, ages of children, where they are emigrating to and ...

09/16/2026

Ancestry.com Tips and Tricks for Beginners

Check out this helpful article from FamilyTree Magazine, showing how to use Ancestry.com if you’re a beginner: https://familytreemagazine.com/websites/ancestry-help/best-ancestry-tips-tricks/

Not sure where to start on Ancestry.com? Follow these research tips and tricks to get on the right track.

09/15/2026

El Dorado Hills Genealogical Society (EDHGS) - Research Workshop

Join our Tuesday, Sep. 22, 2026 in-person Research Workshop from 6-8PM at the El Dorado Hills Library (Community Room). Bring your questions, research obstacles, neat finds, and really anything genealogy-related, especially your "brick walls." We'll round-table the discussions and do our best to help. Everyone is invited!

For more details, email [email protected] or head on over to www.edhgs.org for additional information.

09/12/2026

FREE Introduction to Genealogy Course

MyHeritage.com is offering a free introduction to genealogy course. It’s for beginners and offers 40 lessons over 5 hours, all online from home:

Go here to learn more: https://education.myheritage.com/courses/genealogy-for-beginners/

About this course: If you’re looking to learn more about your family history, you’re in the right place! In this free online course you’ll learn genealogy for beginners and gain a detailed understanding of how to kickstart your family history research. Each lesson will provide a step-by-step walkthrough of different topics in the world of genealogy. You’ll learn firsthand from top experts, and once you complete the course you’ll have all the tools you’ll need to grow your family tree and make exciting discoveries about your ancestors. The entire Intro to Genealogy course is completely free of charge.

This free online course is the perfect introduction to genealogy for beginners. Learn how to start researching your family history from top experts.