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Our Mission:
Temecula Valley Genealogical Society is devoted to fostering a vibrant community committed to discovering, documenting, preserving, and sharing ancestral storiesThrough education, collaboration, and resources, we connect individuals with their roots and deepen appreciation for the richness of their ancestors' life journeys.
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Up coming Events
Join Us Virtually
For those who are unable to attend in person, our Zoom option brings the meeting right to your screen. To access the Zoom link, simply contact us at tvgswebmaster@gmail.com, and we'll be more than happy to provide you with the details.
Monday
February 9th
Doing European Research When You Don't Speak the Language
Jessica Conklin
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
If your ancestors crossed the Atlantic, there's no need for a language barrier to stop your research in its tracks! We'll explore useful online resources and computer tips as well as reading strategies that help make foreign genealogical records accessible and understandable.
Friday
February 13th
Shared Matching Tools
Kathy Fernandes
10:00 am
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
This presentation describes the shared matching features provided by DNA test sites and reviews a number of clustering tools that are available to assist in analyzing shared matches.
Join TVGS Writers group...
There’s No Better Time Than Now to Write Your Family Stories
As we move toward America250, we’re being invited to help tell our nation’s story through the lives of our ancestors. History isn’t just in textbooks—it lives in your family photos, letters, memories, and research.
That’s why now is the perfect time to join our Writers Group.
Whether you’re new to writing or already crafting family narratives, you’ll find encouragement and inspiration as we turn facts and charts into meaningful stories. Together, we bring ancestors to life and preserve everyday experiences for future generations.
America250 is about the people behind the history—and that includes yours. Don’t wait for someday. Start now, alongside others who share your passion for preserving the past.
Next meeting is February 18th 1pm-2:30pm
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
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Enjoy all the great speakers, resources, tips and learning opportunities.Continue exploring all things Genealogy with us!
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4th Friday Education Class
Friday, February 28th
Zoom and Community Rm,
Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library
30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
10:00 am with Bonnie Hayosh
Patrick Henry and Paul Revere –
Next in Our America250 Series: Patrick Henry & Paul Revere — Voices and Warnings of Revolution
Join us for the next presentation in our America250 series as we explore two powerful figures who helped ignite the road to independence. This two-part program highlights Patrick Henry, whose words stirred colonial resolve, and Paul Revere, whose midnight ride became a lasting symbol of Revolutionary urgency. Together, their stories reveal how courage, communication, and conviction shaped a nation—and what our ancestors may have witnessed during these pivotal moments.
Perfect for history lovers and family historians alike.
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 ❤️ Valentine Special Feature
Love & Marriage in Early America
Colonial Courtship & Marriage Customs
How early American couples met, courted, and married—plus parental consent laws and community expectations.
👉 Colonial Williamsburg / History.org
Love Letters & Courtship in the 1700s–1800s
Examples of early American love letters and how correspondence shaped relationships across distance.
👉 DAR Archives
Early American Wedding Traditions
From banns to bridal clothing—what weddings looked like before white dresses became popular.
👉 Smithsonian Magazine / American History sites
Finding Early Marriages in Genealogy Records
Where to locate colonial marriage records, church registers, and alternative sources.
👉 FamilySearch Wiki
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Genealogy
Discover how relationships were formed, documented, and preserved in early America—and learn where to find the records that tell your ancestors’ love stories.
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A Very Special Story!
Family Treaseure found in an unexpected place.
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 Try AI tools: Experience what they can do for your research
Using AI for genealogy research can dramatically speed up discoveries, help you break through brick walls, and uncover patterns you might otherwise miss. AI tools can assist with transcribing and translating old records, extracting data from images, suggesting relationships, generating timelines and narratives, and even clustering DNA matches. Whether you’re just starting your family tree or you’re an experienced researcher, experimenting with AI can add a powerful new dimension to your work — and it’s easier than you think to get started!
🧠 General AI Research & Writing Tools
• ChatGPT (OpenAI) – General-purpose assistant for research, transcription cleanup, writing narratives, and brainstorming research leads
• Google Bard – AI for research prompts, quick definitions, and summarizing text
• Claude (Anthropic) – Large-context AI assistant useful for long transcripts, document summarization, and pattern recognition
• Bing AI (Microsoft Copilot) – Integrated search + AI for finding records and generating research summaries
• Perplexity AI – AI-enhanced search engine that provides concise answers with source links
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Dont miss the biggest Genealogy event of the year!
Rootstech 2026
March 5th-7th
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