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Monday, September 9
"Randy's Top Ten Genealogy Search Tips" - Randy Seaver  (General Meeting)
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
Every genealogy record provider has a different set of search fields and formats for their collections, and users must consider their strategy for using them effectively.  After a review of the major record providers, Randy provides ten tips for getting the most out of your searches on Ancestry, MyHeritage, FamilySearch, and several other providers.
 
Short Biography:
 
Randy Seaver is a 4th generation native San Diegan, a 1966 graduate of San Diego State University, a retired aerospace engineer (for 38 years), a genealogist (since 1988), and a family guy. He and his wife Angel Linda have two daughters and five grandchildren.  On his popular blog, Genea-Musings (https://www.geneamusings.com), Randy lists his occupation as “Genealogy Evangelist,” and celebrated the 18th anniversary of Genea-Musings this year!  Randy has presented at many Southern California genealogical societies and libraries since 1998, and at regional and national conferences.  He also taught a 4-week Beginning Genealogy class at OASIS, a senior education center, for many years.  He is a member of New England Historic Genealogical Society, the San Diego Genealogical Society, the Chula Vista Genealogical Society, and publishes the CVGS monthly newsletter and moderates two monthly interest groups on Genealogy Research and DNA on Zoom.


to be announced
Friday, September 13
to be announced  (DNA Interest Group)
10:00 am
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
Topic will be announced as soom as we finalize our presentation


Writer's Meeting
Wednesday, September 18
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.


September Board Meeting
Wednesday, September 25
September 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.


Land Records
Friday, September 27
Land Records  (4th Friday- General Education)
10:00 am
Zoom and Community Rm, Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
They bought land, sold land, homesteaded it, rented that farm, bought and sold a house.  We’ll talk about all the records available and where to find them – the BLM, Military Grants, Deeds, Plat maps, and so much more!



Open House
Monday, October 7
Open House  (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.


Ancestry DNA -Kathy Fernandes
Friday, October 11
Ancestry DNA -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


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 and Community Rm, Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
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.


A Year in Review
Friday, November 22
A Year in Review  (4th Friday- General Education)
10:00 am
Zoom and Community Rm, Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
Review of 2024 and looking ahead to 2025.
 



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.