Temecula Valley Genealogical Society
 
Our Mission:Temecula Valley Genealogical Society is devoted to fostering a vibrant community dedicated to discovering, documenting, and sharing ancestral stories. With a commitment to education, collaboration, and the preservation of heritage, we strive to connect individuals with their roots, nurture a deeper understanding of our collective past, and provide resources that enable a profound appreciation for the richness of our ancestors' life journeys.           

Up Coming Events
 
Friday, May 9
AncestryDNA
Kathy Fernandes 
10:00 am
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
 
AncestryDNA-Kathy Fernandes
This presentation reviews the ethnicity prediction and cousin matching features of AncestryDNA and explains how to use the analysis tools available on the site.

 
Monday, May 12
Female Pioneers in Riverside Mark Cross
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
 Did money change form because of new technology, or did changes in marketplace demand new forms of money? In England, the Crown and investors considered the colonies to be a necessary evil, but a prosperous one, as they made money off of the colonists. Trade was for the benefit of the home country. Colonial mints were banned, money was coin only and most was shipped back to England for payment of taxes. As the colonies developed, trade changed, and there were many political debates about acceptable forms of money. Paper money was not a foregone conclusion, but developed in the colonies despite the objections of the Crown and Parliament. Learn about how the American Colonies and a new country changed currency for America, England, and the world.
 

Education Double Header
 
with Laurice Johnson
Friday, May 23
 
Overwhelmed by Ancestry
 
10 am
So, is anyone Overwhelmed by Ancestry? Don’t know where to start? How to best use this huge, wonderful website? Let’s talk about it….
 
Is there anything else online where I can search?
 
11:00 am
Well, of course there is!  We’ll take a look at several websites, social media, and even YouTube.
 
Zoom and Community Rm, Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
What's New in May
 

This Mother’s Day, we honor the women who came before us by preserving their stories through genealogy. Celebrate their lives, love, and legacies by discovering and sharing the roots that connect generations.

 
 

 "Researching female ancestors can be a challenge. What can make it extra hard is when we make research mistakes..."
 
This year as we celebrate Mother's Day
by searching for those elusive women in our family tree keep these FOUR important subjects in mind.
 
 
 
Unlocking Civil War Records

Ever wondered if your ancestor fought in the Civil War?
Or maybe you know they served—but with a common name, you're not sure which records belong to them?

Join Brian Reinhardt in this informative video where he tackles these challenges head-on and shows you how to uncover the answers hidden in Civil War records.

Visit his website for more CivilWarRecords.com.
 
 
Free Genealogy Guides
 
Free downloadable guides about research
tips and straragy, writing and DNA
 
Are you one record away from solving your brick wall?
 
Not all records are digitized  but new ones are coming available constantly!
 
 
 
DNA &Your Revolutionary Ancestor!
 
Jennifer Zinck, CG® is a Board Certified Genealogist, researcher, speaker, and educator
 
Boston Library Virtural Event
Thursday May 29th  3:00 - 4:30pm PDT
 
How useful can DNA be in researching our Revolutionary ancestors? Are there reliable DNA applications in lineage research.....
 
Make sure you get all the the hints!
Not all hints are for your ancestor...learn why?
 
 
 
Your Genealogy Learning Library, On Your Schedule
As a member of the Genealogy Society, you gain exclusive access to our video archives in the Members section—featuring recordings of past speaker presentations. Explore expert tips, research strategies, and inspiring stories from previous programs anytime, at your convenience. It's a great way to keep learning and stay connected with the latest in genealogy.
 

 
 
 
 
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