CAMARILLO — Ventura County Genealogical Society presents a Free Family History Presentation Saturday, August 18, 2018, at the Camarillo Library Community Room, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA
1:00 P.M. FINDING ONLINE RESOURCES FROM LINEAGE SOCIETIES Lineage societies have been collecting and preserving family histories for more than 125 years. But did you know that some of these resources can be found online for free? And you don’t even have to be a member to take advantage of them!
Thousands of applications and supporting documents have been submitted to lineage societies over the years, and your brick wall ancestor could be hiding in the file of one of their members. From the databases and downloadable documents of the DAR to simple lists of pioneers and soldiers, this presentation will show you which gems are available online and where to find them.
ABOUT OUR SPEAKER
Elizabeth O’Neal is a professional genealogist, writer, and educator living in Lompoc, California. She has been researching her family history for more than three decades and is the owner of Swan Genealogy Services.
WORKSHOP
2:30 P.M. ASK THE EXPERTS
Panel: Joan Beem, Fran Bumann, Judy Janes, Teri Reynolds, Don Worth You won’t want to miss this workshop because it is a unique opportunity to ask your genealogical questions (brick walls, methodology, places to find records, DNA, technology, etc.) of our panel of experienced VCGS teachers and researchers. Think about your questions beforehand, and join us!
VCGS DNA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP MEETING
10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.: Join us for discussion on using DNA results to further your genealogy research. Please bring your DNA username and password, along with your family tree (paper or electronic). If possible, bring your laptop, tablet, or other portable devices to facilitate your research.
Visit our website https://venturacogensoc.org/