San Mateo County Genealogical Society - SMCGS

03/25/2025

We just concluded a great review of sessions that our members viewed at RootsTech. Spearheaded by our Webmaster, Maggie Melanie, it's a novel way to hear about the value of those presentations from peole who "attended" them. All you have to do to attend them yourself is to sign up for RootsTech now through Family Search. Come back next March for 2026 RootsTech.

12/21/2024

It's just across the bay on March 1, an in-person event from CGS on IRISH.
https://www.californiaancestors.org/2025_all_ireland_genealogy/

California Genealogical Society

12/21/2024

It's just across the bay... be sure to check out California Genealogical Society's March 1 event on IRISH.
https://www.californiaancestors.org/2025_all_ireland_genealogy/

12/21/2024

CGS presents an in-person genealogy day by the Ulster Historical Foundati​on focused on Irish and Scots-Irish genealogy.

Topics:
Introduction to Irish and Scots-Irish Family History Research
Getting the most out of Griffith’s Valuation
Using printed sources for Irish family history: Directories, newspapers and more
Using the Registry of Deeds: an important source for 18th century research
The Irish Poor Law and local government records including workhouse registers
Solving Your Brick Walls – interactive session for questions you may still have

The California Genealogical Society will host the first stop of the 2025 Ulster Historical Foundation US Tour at Oakland Preservation Park

12/21/2024

Free event from Contra Costa Gen Society. Linda Harms Okazaki presents.

Register for this FREE event at cccgs.net
Click on "Events", in the left hand column, then follow the prompts to register.

12/21/2024

IGHR registration opens March 1, 2025. Great classes to consider.

IGHR's 2025 Course Descriptions are Online!
11 courses from July 27-Aug 1, 2025, and 2 once-a-week courses (spring and fall). 4 new courses!! See: https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ighr-2025/

12/21/2024

Great genealogy conference to check out...

GRIP is excited to announce that registration is open for the National Genealogical Society (NGS) 2025 Family History Conference, Tales & Trails, in Louisville, Kentucky, 23-26 May, at the Galt House Hotel.

Check out our conference website to learn more, conference.ngsgenealogy.org

11/04/2024

🔍✨ Discover the Stories in Objects: Material Culture for Genealogists Course ✨🔍

Genealogy isn’t just about names and dates—it’s about bringing our ancestors to life. To do that, we need to go beyond records and uncover the history of the everyday objects they created and cherished.

Our Material Culture course dives into how studying artifacts—like tools, furniture, clothing, and keepsakes—can enrich family stories and give us a fuller understanding of the lives our ancestors led. You’ll learn: 📜 Genealogical methodology blended with historical and social context 🧩 How to use material culture to strengthen your research and storytelling 📚 The research techniques that uncover fascinating details in ordinary objects

At the end of this interactive course, students will have the chance to present a piece of material culture they’ve researched, adding their own unique touch to our shared history!

Join us to bring your family history to life, one treasured object at a time.
Registration is open! Course is January 27-31, 2025 Instructor: Gena Philibert-Ortega, MA, MAR

11/04/2024

November is Native American Heritage Month. Learn more about researching your ancestors on the NGS UpFront Blog. Resources and tips at https://bit.ly/40nMY5j .

11/04/2024

A special series of joint programs of the California Genealogical Society and Los Californianos

11/04/2024

🌍✨ Advanced African American Genealogy: Methods & Strategies ✨🌍

Unlock the tools and strategies needed to trace African American family histories, even through the difficult antebellum period. Our African American Genealogy Methods and Strategies course equips you to break down brick walls and confidently meet the Genealogical Proof Standard.

This skill-building experience will guide you to: 🔍 Master methodologies for researching families who survived slavery 📜 Work through case studies that reveal unique strategies for uncovering ancestors' lives 🖊️ Engage in hands-on exercises to apply new skills to your own research challenges.

Guided by expert instructors, this course empowers you with the resources and knowledge to uncover and honor your family’s rich history.

Ready to take your research to the next level?

Registration is open! Course runs January 27-31, 2025. Instructor: LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson, JD, LLM, CG, CGL, FASG

https://slig.ugagenealogy.org/index.php