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Writer's Meeting
Wednesday, October 16
Writer's Meeting  (Writers Group)
1:00 pm
Zoom and Community Rm, Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
Whether you're a novice or have already delved into writing your family's stories, our group welcomes you. Join us to learn the art of creating engaging family history narratives. Our monthly gatherings provide an opportunity to share your stories, offering valuable insights and ideas to enhance your storytelling skills. Together, we aim to breathe life into our family members through the art of storytelling.


October Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 23
October Board Meeting  (TVGS Board Meetings)
2:00 pm
Zoom
TVGS Society Board of Directors meeting is a gathering of our leadership team responsible for overseeing the operations and direction of the society. We will discuss and make decisions on various matters related to the society's mission and goals. This includes reviewing membership issues, planning genealogy events and classes, managing finances and budgets, discussing research initiatives, and addressing any administrative matters. The monthly meeting serves as a forum for board members to collaborate, share updates, and ensure the society continues to fulfill its mission of promoting and preserving genealogical research and knowledge. Zoom link available the members section.


Where there is a Will.....
Friday, October 25
Where there is a Will.....  (4th Friday- General Education)
10:00 am
Zoom ONLY!
Where there’s a Will…or Probate…or estate settlement.  These records can be a goldmine of information – even IF there isn’t a will.



Shared Matches Methodology-Kathy Fernandes
Friday, November 8
Shared Matches Methodology-Kathy Fernandes  (DNA Interest Group)
10:00 am
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
This presentation explains one of the research methodologies used to solve unknown parentage cases. This methodology focuses on the analysis of shared matches and presents several case studies illustrating how tools such as the Leeds method and the What Are the Odds? tool can be applied in the analysis..


England Census Records 1841-1921 -David Flint:
Monday, November 11
England Census Records 1841-1921 -David Flint:  (General Meeting)
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
England Census Records are one of the three main record groups you will likely use to research your ancestors in England. This presentation provides an overview of census records in England and Wales from 1841 up to the recently released 1921 Census. It includes a discussion of details in the census returns and the evolution of the census forms and content for those years. A brief overview of pre-1841 population lists that can be used for pre-census research is also covered.
Date will be changing to November 18th


November Board Meeting
Wednesday, November 20
November Board Meeting  (TVGS Board Meetings)
2:00 pm
Zoom
TVGS Society Board of Directors meeting is a gathering of our leadership team responsible for overseeing the operations and direction of the society. We will discuss and make decisions on various matters related to the society's mission and goals. This includes reviewing membership issues, planning genealogy events and classes, managing finances and budgets, discussing research initiatives, and addressing any administrative matters. The monthly meeting serves as a forum for board members to collaborate, share updates, and ensure the society continues to fulfill its mission of promoting and preserving genealogical research and knowledge. Zoom link available the members section.


German Interest Group
Friday, November 22
German Interest Group  (4th Friday- General Education)
10:00 am
Zoom and Community Rm, Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
Our dedicated group is committed to providing personalized support and expert guidance to propel you forward on your genealogical journey. Join us to forge connections with fellow enthusiasts who share German roots and explore research interests within the same time period or region. Let's uncover the stories of our ancestors together!



Holiday Potluck
Monday, December 9
Holiday Potluck  (General Meeting)
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
Event details still under construction.


Writer's Meeting
Friday, December 20
Writer's Meeting  (Writers Group)
1:00 pm
Zoom and Community Rm, Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
Whether you're a novice or have already delved into writing your family's stories, our group welcomes you. Join us to learn the art of creating engaging family history narratives. Our monthly gatherings provide an opportunity to share your stories, offering valuable insights and ideas to enhance your storytelling skills. Together, we aim to breathe life into our family members through the art of storytelling.



DNA Basics -Kathy Fernandes
Friday, January 10, 2025
DNA Basics -Kathy Fernandes  (DNA Interest Group)
10:00 am
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
This presentation addresses the basics of autosomal DNA testing along with an overview of the major testing companies and the information they provide. This presentation also provides recommendations on testing strategies and includes tips on organizing and interpreting DNA test results.


Searching for the Smiths:  A Case Study - Jennifer Conklin
Monday, January 13, 2025
Searching for the Smiths: A Case Study - Jennifer Conklin  (General Meeting)
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
JessicaConklin is a former TVGS member and previouly served its on its board. 
 
Jessica is a genealogist and the founder of Cherry Tree Genealogy. She built her business out of a love for family history and a desire to help others discover their ancestors' stories. She offers genealogical research, lecturing, coaching, and translation services. If you're ready to learn more about your family's history, Jessica is eager to work with you!



Taking the Right Trail West- Ruby Coleman
Monday, February 10, 2025
Taking the Right Trail West- Ruby Coleman  (General Meeting)
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
About Ruby:
Ruby Coleman, who resides in North Platte, Nebraska, spends a good deal of her time doing genealogical research on her families in Nebraska and the plains states, and also professionally. She has lived in Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska. She has written articles for Ancestry, Heritage Quest, The Genealogical Helper, Family Chronicle and Internet Genealogy. For thirteen years she wrote the column, "Heritage Lines" for the North Platte Telegraph, North Platte, NE. Her book, Iowa Genealogical Records was published in January of 2014. She lectures for the Family History Expo. Currently Coleman is Area 7 Representative for the Nebraska State Genealogical Society and a past president of the North Platte Genealogical Society. Using her knowledge of Nebraska and the plain states genealogy and history, plus genealogical methodology, Coleman writes, lectures and teaches genealogy. She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists as well as numerous local, state and national genealogical organizations. In 2011 she was named 2011 Nebraska Genealogist of the Year by the Nebraska Genealogical Society.


DNA Painter: Chromosome Mapping -Kathy Fernandes
Friday, February 14, 2025
DNA Painter: Chromosome Mapping -Kathy Fernandes  (DNA Interest Group)
10:00 am
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
Chromosome mapping is the process of assigning DNA segments to an ancestral line based on sharing the segments with cousins who descend from the line. This presentation explains how to use the Chromosome Mapping feature of DNA Painter to track the DNA you share with matches and to map segments to ancestors. 



Topic TBA -Larry Naukam
Monday, March 10, 2025
Topic TBA -Larry Naukam  (General Meeting)
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592


DNA Painter: Trees and Tools-Kathy Fernandes
Friday, March 14, 2025
DNA Painter: Trees and Tools-Kathy Fernandes  (DNA Interest Group)
10:00 am
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
This presentation focuses on the Ancestral Maps and Tools features of DNA Painter. It explains how to create different views of your family tree, with annotations for different DNA inheritance paths, and provides an overview of the Shared cM Project tool and the What are the Odds? tool.



Third-Party Analysis and Visualization Tools-Kathy Fernandes
Friday, April 11, 2025
Third-Party Analysis and Visualization Tools-Kathy Fernandes  (DNA Interest Group)
10:00 am
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
This presentation reviews a number of third-party analysis and visualization tools that are available to assist in autosomal DNA analysis. Topics covered include the Leeds method, several Chrome extensions, the Genetic Affairs AutoCluster tool, the DNAGEDCom Client, and several visualization tools for mapping family relationships. 


Strategies to Break Down Brick Walls -Kim Richards
Monday, April 14, 2025
Strategies to Break Down Brick Walls -Kim Richards  (General Meeting)
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
Ever feel like you are engulfed by a pile of research? Do you ever think, “If I could just get organized, I could solve this mystery?” If so, this presentation is for you!
This session explains why complex genealogy problems feel overwhelming and how to overcome it through a new way of organizing. You will see a technique that:
  • handles information in a new way to see more links and relationships
  • allows you to see all your research at one glance
  • organizes your research for you (yes, really!)
  • simplifies all the data
  • shows you any gaps, errors, and conflicts
  • automatically creates a narrative outline (and eliminates writers’ block!)
  • helps you plan and brainstorm your way to success



AncestryDNA -Kathy Fernandes
Friday, May 9, 2025
AncestryDNA -Kathy Fernandes  (DNA Interest Group)
10:00 am
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
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, 2025
coming soon  (General Meeting)
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592



MyHeritage: Your Personal Genealogy Archive - Melissa Barker
Monday, June 9, 2025
MyHeritage: Your Personal Genealogy Archive - Melissa Barker  (General Meeting)
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Zoom & Ronjavascript:void('Cop H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
MyHeritage: Your Personal Genealogy Archive
 
Many of us are not able to travel to those places where our ancestors lived to do genealogy research. This should not deter us from finding information about our ancestors. MyHeritage can be your “home away from home” online archive to help you find information on your ancestors. Learn from a seasoned genealogist and archivist how to find archived records on MyHeritage from home.
Melissa Barker
a.k.a
The Archive Lady
 
Melissa Barker is a Certified Archives Manager and Public Historian currently working at the Houston County, Tennessee Archives. She is affectionally known as The Archive Lady to the genealogy community. She lectures, teaches, and writes about the genealogy research process, researching in archives and records preservation. She conducts virtual presentations across the United States and other countries for various genealogy groups and societies. She writes a popular blog entitled A Genealogist in the Archives and is a well-known published book reviewer. She has been a Professional Genealogist for the past 20 years with expertise in Tennessee records. She has been researching her own family history for the past 34 years.


To Be Announced- DNA
Friday, June 13, 2025
To Be Announced- DNA  (DNA Interest Group)
10:00 am
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
 



Shared Matches Methodology- KathyFernandes
Friday, July 11, 2025
Shared Matches Methodology- KathyFernandes  (DNA Interest Group)
10:00 am
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
This presentation explains one of the research methodologies used to solve unknown parentage cases. This methodology focuses on the analysis of shared matches and presents several case studies illustrating how tools such as the Leeds method and the What Are the Odds? tool can be applied in the analysis.


Using and Managing a Genealogy Research Log-Thomas Mac Entee
Monday, July 14, 2025
Using and Managing a Genealogy Research Log-Thomas Mac Entee  (General Meeting)
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592



DNA Consult- KathyFernandes
Friday, August 8, 2025
DNA Consult- KathyFernandes  (DNA Interest Group)
10:00 am
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
By appointment only and there are prerequisites.



Monday, September 8, 2025
coming soon  (General Meeting)
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592


Endogamy Explained- KathyFernandes
Friday, September 12, 2025
Endogamy Explained- KathyFernandes  (DNA Interest Group)
10:00 am
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
Endogamy is the practice of marrying within a limited community or group over many generations for cultural or religious reasons or due to geographic isolation. This presentation describes how to recognize endogamy in your family tree, explains its impact on evaluating DNA test results, and provides recommendations on how to deal with endogamy in your family research. 



Monday, October 13, 2025
Open House  (General Meeting)
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592


Monday, October 13, 2025
coming soon  (General Meeting)
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592


Monday, October 13, 2025
Open House  (General Meeting)
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592