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BIFHS–USA Record of Past Meetings, Classes, and Study Groups(since 22 November 1997) |
Saturday 9 August 2008
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A special meeting, on a special day, featuring a VERY special speaker:An Afternoon with Renowned British Genealogist MICHAEL GANDYSanta Monica Public Library (multi-purpose room, 2nd floor) Topics:
ALSO:
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Sunday 27 July 2008
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Open Research Day at the Los Angeles Regional Family History CenterA day to bring your research, use the computers, books, fiche, and film at the LARFHC. |
Sunday 22 June 2008
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GENERAL MEETINGTopic: Learning to Know Our Ancestors through Their Handwriting Speaker: Sheila Lowe is a court-qualified handwriting expert with more than 40 years of experience in the field of handwriting. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and is the author of several published books including Handwriting of the Famous and Infamous, and The Complete Idiot's guide to Handwriting Analysis, as well as Sheila Lowe's Handwriting Analyser software. She recently ventured into the world of fiction with Poison Pen, the first in a mystery series introducing handwriting expert, Claudia Rose. Poison Pen received a starred review in Publishers Weekly. |
| Sunday 22 June 2008 3:30-4:30PM  |
TOUR OF THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FAMILY HISTORY CENTER |
Sunday 25 May 2008
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GENERAL MEETINGTopic: British Naming Patterns: Fact or Fiction? When Ivan Johnson began doing genealogical research, he didn't believe that naming patterns existed in any way that would help anyone trace their ancestors, but he's discovered he was wrong. This presentation shows how he was able to advance his family tree using naming patterns and describes the search for his ancestors in Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. Speaker: Ivan C. Johnson was born in rural Lincolnshire, England, where most of his genealogical research is centered. He and his wife, Gail, have been actively engaged in genealogical research for many years and have given talks all over Southern California and New Zealand. Their presentations are illustrated with photographs taken by Gail on trips to the areas of their research. Ivan is a founding member and current President of the British Isles Family History Society - U. S. A. He is a professor emeritus of Cal State Northridge where he taught economics for 30 years. |
| Sunday 25 May 2008 3:30 PM -4:30 PM
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IRISH STUDY GROUP led by
Jim McNamara Topic: Administrative Divisions in Ireland: What you need to know to use Irish record sources |
Sunday 27 April 2008
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GENERAL MEETINGTopic: Organizing Your Genealogy on Your Computer As genealogists we collect a lot of paper and notes when doing our research. Learn how to use your computer to store and organize your documents, email, websites and other information so that it can be accessed quickly. Speaker: Lisa Schumacher has 30 years experience in the computer field and is currently a Technical Support Consultant. Her interest in Family History began over 20 years ago with a focus on computer programs and "gadgets" that can be used in genealogical research. Lisa is a board member and FGS delegate of the South Bay Cities Genealogical Society. She was a staff supervisor and instructor at the Los Angeles Regional Family History Center for seven years. |
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Sunday 27 April 2008 |
WELSH STUDY GROUP led
by Annie Lloyd
Topic: Questions and Answers on Welsh Genealogy Bring your questions and Annie will try to answer them. |
NOTE SPECIAL DATE
Sunday 30 March 2008
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GENERAL MEETINGTopic: Differences between British and Irish Research Learn about cemeteries, church records, civil registration, and land and probate records existing in Ireland, Wales, England and Scotland. Despite their name, they are not all alike. Speaker: Nancy Ellen Carlberg is a professional genealogist, and a writer and publisher of numerous genealogical books. She is a past President of the BIFHS-USA. It is always a treat to hear Nancy speak. |
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Sunday 30 March 2008 |
SCOTTISH STUDY GROUP
led by Nancy Ellen Carlberg.
Topic: Hazards of Scottish Research Nancy points out the quirks in Scottish research including the use of
middle names, maiden names, Scottish name equivalents, the change in
Scotland's calendar and more. Learn what to watch for and find your
ancestor hidden in the records. |
Sunday 24 February 2008
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GENERAL MEETINGTopic: Digital Photography for Genealogy The internet and computers are the future of genealogy and digital photography is the means for capturing images to document your genealogy. Less expensive and more convenient than what we had before, digital photography is just the ticket for taking pictures of old documents or old relatives. Speaker: When Michael Reagan retired (the first time) from the aerospace industry, he started to work on his family history. He went back to work as an instructor of computer repair and served as a computer support specialist for the City of Gardena before retiring again. Aided by the fact that family members have already completed a good deal of his genealogy, Michael has been able to serve as an officer for Questing Heirs, BIFHS-USA and South Bay Cities Genealogical Society, where he is currently the leader of the computer Internet Group. He also volunteers at the Torrance FHC on Thursday Nights and teaches computer classes at seminars there. He is also webmaster for the El Redondo Chapter of the DAR as well as his own website at: Michael's Cavalcade of Genealogical Technica. |
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Sunday 24 February 2008 |
ENGLISH STUDY GROUP Topic: Expecting the Unexpected. The Art of an Open Mind and Sheer Tenacity in tracing English Ancestors using less used English resources and methods. Items we'll explore: selected online resources, FHL gems and County Record Office search requests – sources such as A2a and (British) National Archives “Documents Online,” Multimap.com, Stirnet.com, Free BMD Search, Victorian County Histories, etc; Parish Chest items and tax lists from FHL; burials reconsidered; Land records for rich, poor, farmers and merchants; analyzing existing pedigrees, ordering research in England. Leader: Peggy Wishon, a part-time professional genealogist for the past ten years, has been doing English and American research since 1986 when she discovered her LDS neighbor with family group sheets spread all over her living room – and Peggy was instantly addicted. She has taken classes, attended seminars, read much and experimented a whole lot, and says she is at home with the ordinary sources, but finds expanding into “untried” sources and methods, plus adding details to the lives of ancestors to be just plain fun. |
Sunday 27 January 2008
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GENERAL MEETINGTopic: Expert Panel Discussion Our panel will address members' questions. Please email your questions to Annie's attention (vp-programs@bifhsusa.org) and she will send the questions on to the panelists. If we have time, we will take questions at the meeting but if you submit them ahead of time we will be able to give you more consideration. We've done this in the past. It's always been fun and informative. Who knows, you may be able to tear down a brick wall between you and your ancestor or find a relative? You never know with genealogy. Speakers: Nancy Ellen Carlberg, Donald L. Hirst, and Annie Lloyd. |
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Sunday 27 January 2008
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WORKSHOP If you have a roadblock, a brick wall and you can't find your ancestor, bring your family group sheets and/or pedigree charts (please do not bring your entire research), and NANCY ELLEN CARLBERG and ANNIE LLOYD will look at them and give you some idea of what you should be doing next. Annie can answer questions up to 4:15 PM only.) |
Sunday 25 November 2007
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GENERAL MEETINGSharing Your Family History Experiences and Holiday Potluck Traditionally, this program has been one of the best of the year. Come prepared to share keepsakes, successes and other uplifting experiences in your family history and in your research. In the past, we have seen wonderful family photos, documents, quilts, and many other items. Perhaps you have recent research success story to share with the group. Start thinking about what you would like to present now. Everyone has something to share. Holiday potluck lunch! Bring a dish. BIFHS-USA will supply beverages and paper products. |
Sunday 28 October 2007
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GENERAL MEETINGTopic: Travel and Research in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK Jim McNamara shares his travel and research experiences from his recent seven week trip to Ireland & Northern Ireland, Scotland: Edinburgh & Isle of Skye, Wales, and London. Speaker: Jim McNamara, BIFHS - USA newsletter editor, journal contributor, and Irish study group leader, began researching his ancestry in 1999. Jim is a graduate of the engineering program at Cal Poly Pomona and has a background in the manufacturing, test, and quality arenas. Jim has traveled to Ireland three times to visit relatives and to research his ancestry. |
Sunday 28 October 2007
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IRISH STUDY GROUP led by Jim McNamaraTopic: Jim McNamara will discuss starting Irish research and working with Ireland’s civil registration system, including resources at the Los Angeles Regional Family History Center. |
Sunday 23 September 2007
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GENERAL MEETINGTopic: Comparing Genealogy Database Programs Learn about today’s Genealogy Programs including PAF, Family Tree Maker, Legacy, and The Master Genealogist. What are their similarities and differences? Lisa will show examples of data entry, report formats and helpful research tools to help you choose a program. Speaker: Lisa Schumacher has thirty years of experience in the computer field and is currently a self-employed Technical Support Consultant. Her interest in Family History began over 20 years ago with a focus on computer programs for genealogical research. Lisa is a board member and FGS delegate of the South Bay Cities Genealogical Society. She was a staff supervisor and instructor at the Los Angeles Family History Center for seven years. |
Sunday 23 September 2007
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COLONIAL CONNECTIONS STUDY GROUP Led by Nancy Ellen CarlbergTopic: Proving What You Have Is Right |
Saturday 25 August 2007
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19th ANNUAL SEMINAR: Chasing Your Ancestors 'Round the U.K. and Ireland — Origins and MigrationFeaturing four presentations by Dr. Arlene Eakle in her only 2007 Southern California speaking engagement. Also Nancy Ellen Carlberg (on Beginning Irish Research) and James McNamara (on Internet Resources). Location: Veterans Memorial Complex in Culver City, CA |
Sunday 22 July 2007
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OPEN RESEARCH DAYAt the Los Angeles Regional Family History Center
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Sunday 24 June 2007
(No study group meeting in June) |
GENERAL MEETINGTopic: Time Lines — A Tool for Family Historians (English and Scottish) Speaker: Kay Ronald Devonshire has been
involved in Scottish research for almost forty years. A member of |
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Sunday 27 May 2007
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GENERAL MEETINGTopic: Researching Immigration Into Canada Speaker: Debby Horton owns and operates Connect-Your-Dots (a genealogical services company). She is the webmaster for Heritage Books, Inc, Vice President of the Southern California Chapter for the Association for Professional Genealogists (SCC-APG), Webmaster for the Genealogical Speakers Guild (GSG) and Webmaster for the California State Genealogical Alliance (CSGA). Debby's genealogical education includes advanced courses witht he National Institute for Genealogical Studies at the University of Toronto, in the fields of American, Canadian, English and German Records. Debby specializes in internet research, research methodology, and British and French Canadian records. |
Sunday 27 May 2007
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SCOTTISH STUDY GROUPTopic: Using the Scotland's People Website Led by Nancy Ellen Carlberg |
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Sunday 22 April 2007
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Special program. Irish Historical Primary Sources and Their Role in Irish Genealogy - 17th to 19th Century
Speaker: Nora M. Hickey was an early member of the Irish Family History Society and for many years she was an Honorary Editor of the Irish Family History. She has lectured throughout North America since 1991 but this is her first visit to BIFHS-USA. Nora lives in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland. |
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Sunday 25 March 2007
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General meeting. Topic: Forensic
Genealogy: Analyzing Old Photographs
Forensic scientists and genealogists share the same goal – to find out
who was who, and who did what and when. Forensic Genealogy emphasizes the
creative parts of an investigation over the mechanics. It offers new ways
of getting the most from your old references materials. Have you ever
thought of looking at the edges of old photographs to find out if they are
from the same roll, or the backs to place them in chronological order? |
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Sunday 25 March 2007 |
WELSH STUDY GROUP led
by Annie Lloyd
How do you find where your ancestor came from in Wales when the US
Census only says born in "Wales"? Some tips on how to find where in
Wales your ancestor did come from. |
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Sunday 25 February 2007
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General meeting. Topic: British
Names (Given, Surname, And Nicknames) Speaker: Nancy Ellen
Carlberg |
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Sunday 25 February 2007 |
ENGLISH STUDY GROUP led
by Donald L. Hirst
Topics: Procedure for obtaining early 1911 census data under the 45 pound procedure. Also, finding the second party to a Marriage (primarily the wife's maiden surname) 1837-1901, without buying the marriage certificate. |
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Sunday 28 January 2007
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General meeting. Topic: Obituary
Facts and Newspaper Research Speaker: Jim McNamara The Forepaugh Shows as documented by
newspaper articles will be reviewed for genealogical source material.
Note: Adam Forepaugh had a traveling circus which also included historical
reenactments of Custer’s Last Stand, the Battle of Bunker Hill, and trick
shooting, etc. |
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Sunday 28 January 2007 |
IRISH STUDY GROUP led by
Nancy Bier Nancy will present two case studies of Scotch-Irish research which will demonstrate the importance of reading the records before your "known" ancestors arrive in a locale and after they are known to be gone. Nancy will show how this led to finding the origins of these Scotch-Irish emigrants. |
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Saturday 9 December 2006 at our usual location, 5:30 - 8:00 PM
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ANNUAL BIFHS-USA HOLIDAY POTLUCK
PARTY All BIFHS–USA members are invited to our holiday potluck, held in lieu of a regular meeting in the month of December. Ham, turkey, and beverages will be provided. To round out the meal, we ask each member to bring a starter (appetizer), salad, side dish, or dessert to feed eight. "Ethnic" British and Irish delicacies are especially welcome. Please identify your contribution with a card giving both the name of the dish and your name. We'll be setting up and putting out the food between 5:00 and 6:00, so please try to arrive during that hour if you can (or come earlier to do research, and then stay for the party!). Appetizers will be served at 5:30, with dinner beginning at 6:00. After the meal, we'll split into teams for a game that will test your knowledge of English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh trivia. |
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Sunday 26 November 2006
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General meeting. Sharing
Your Family History Experiences Traditionally, this program has been one of the best of the year. Come prepared to share keepsakes, successes and other uplifting experiences in your family history and in your research. In the past, we have seen wonderful family photos, documents, quilts, and many other items. Perhaps you have recent research success story to share with the group. Start thinking about what you would like to present now. Everyone has something to share. |
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Sunday 26 November 2006
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As a special treat we will be showing a film: "Gardens of Cornwall". |
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Sunday 22 October 2006
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General meeting. Using Ancestry.com
for English and Welsh Research Speaker: Nancy Ellen Carlberg How many of our members do their English and Welsh research on the internet using Ancestry.com? Nancy will discuss the Do's and the Don'ts, what you should expect to find and how to use it in your research. This is one lecture you don't want to miss! You know that Nancy is a good speaker and has much information at her fingertips. Nancy Ellen Carlberg is Past President of BIFHS-USA and leads our Colonial American Study Group. |
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Sunday 22 October 2006
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Demonstration: How to Use a Flash
Drive Speaker: Annabelle Farago How many of our members know what is meant by a "flash drive?" How many of us know how to use one? Well, if you don't know (and even if you do) you may want to hear from Annabelle Farago has to say about this great computer tool. She will be doing a demonstration of it on the LARFHC's computers at 3:30 PM. Annabelle Farago is a member of BIFHS-USA and enjoys working with computers. |
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Sunday 24 September 2006
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General meeting. Erin Go Bragh:
Music and Myths of Irish Immigration Speaker: Jean Wilcox Hibben Whether they have Irish ancestry or just like to wear green on St. Patrick's Day, listeners will become acquainted with some of the songs of Old Erin. This presentation will also include stories that have been brought to America as a legacy to those of Irish descent. The land of Ireland is one of myths and legends, lively reels and tender love ballads. It is also a land of wars and poverty. This presentation will touch a variety of emotions as it makes the Old Country come alive! There will also be some opportunities for singing along. At least 4 musical instruments will be used in this program. Jean Wilcox Hibben moved to Southern California in 1973 from a Chicago suburb. She obtained her bachelor's and master's degrees in Speech Communication and worked as a professor in the field for 13 years before leaving academia to pursue her passions: folklore and family history. Currently working on her doctorate in folklore, she also volunteers at the Corona, CA Family History Center and trains Family History consultants. She has been involved in family research for over 25 years and has traced her origins to Germany, Denmark, England and France. She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG), the National Genealogical Society (NGS), the Genealogical Speakers Guide, and a board member of the Corona Genealogical Society. She lives in the Lake Mathews area of Riverside County. |
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Sunday 24 September 2006 |
IRISH STUDY GROUP
Topic: Unusual Sources for Family History Leader: Jim McNamara |
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8 September -
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NANCY BIER, BIFHS-USA co-founder and experienced professional
genealogist, will lead an unusual trip through both Ireland (September
8-21) and Northern Ireland (September 22 - October 8) for genealogists and
friends interested in research, history, fun, adventure, and education. |
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Sunday 27 August 2006
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General meeting. Open research day
at the LARFHC Nancy Ellen Carlberg and Annie Lloyd will assist you with your research. Try to find out what you learned at our July 15th seminar. Annie also will be happy to help anyone with their Welsh research. |
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Saturday 15 July 2006 |
18th Annual British &
Irish Family History Seminar Featuring John M. Kitzmiller II, AG, FSG, FRSAI, FSA An author, lecturer, and researcher, John Kitzmiller is one of the premier genealogists in North America. The author of eight books, he has done advanced research in each of the countries he lectures about. He is also owner and operator of Kitzmiller Genealogical Services. |
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Sunday 25 June 2006
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General meeting. Topic: It's About Time Speaker: Jay C. Wood How would you like to go to bed on the 3rd September 1752 and wake up the next morning and it's the 13th September 1752? What happened to the 11 days in between? A record on one of your ancestors shows a date followed by an O.S. or a N.S? Do you know what that means? Or your ancestor left a will dated 10 March 1731 and it was proved 9 February 1731? How can that be? What's the cause of all of this? Will it make a difference in doing your British and American research - you bet it will! Jay C. Wood, USN, (Ret) has a Master of Science Degree in Education at Pepperdine University. He taught at Oxnard Community College for 10 years. Jay is a member of many hereditary and patriotic organizations. He has written numerous publications, one of which is "Citable Citations." |
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Sunday 25 June 2006
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Workshop: Colonial American Research Leader: Nancy Ellen Carlberg Nancy will be discussing "Periodicals" and why they are so important to
doing Colonial American Research. |
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Sunday 28 May 2006
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General meeting. Topic: Beginning Colonial American Research Speaker: Nancy Ellen Carlberg Learn what Colonial American research is and how to do it most effectively: Prove that what you have is right, trace it back to the other side of the ocean, and still save money, time and effort. Nancy Ellen Carlberg is an author of 54 books. She is currently working on "Frugal, Thrifty, and Sometimes, Downright Cheap Living." Nancy is a past President of BIFHS-USA. She likes to travel to the British Isles as "often as possible." |
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Sunday 28 May 2006
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Writing Workshop: The Do's and
Don'ts of Writing a Journal Article Workshop Leader: Gail
Said Johnson, BIFHS-USA Journal Editor Gail's background includes twenty years writing, editing, and designing computer-related training guides and newsletters at California State University, Northridge. She holds a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design and several training and technical writing certificates. |
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Friday 5 May
1:00 -7:00 PM Saturday 6 May 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM 2006  Burbank Hilton and Convention Center 2500 Hoolywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505 |
SCGS JAMBOREE BIFHS-USA will be selling our books. Please stop by and say hello. |
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Sunday 23 April 2006
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General meeting. Topic: Family History Library Resources Speaker: Lisa Schumacher Learn about British records in the FHL. Lisa Schumacher has 30 years' experience in the computer field. Lisa has been a member of the South Bay Cities Genealogical Society since 1985. She has been a volunteer, staff supervisor and instructor at the Los Angeles Regional Family History Center for 7 years. |
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Sunday 23 April 2001 |
SCOTTISH STUDY GROUP led
by Don Hirst Don Hirst was one of the founders
and first President of BIFHS-USA. He was a former Director of the
Los Angeles Family History Center (now called Los Angeles Regional
Family History Center). A professional genealogist, Don is also a
retired Colonel in the U. S. Air Force. |
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Sunday 26 March 2006
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General meeting. Topic:
Protecting and Maintaining your PC
Speaker: Jim McNamara Jim will discuss a number of computer-related topics including dealing with viruses, spyware, and adware. Jim McNamara is an expert on computers. You definitely do not
want to miss this lecture. |
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Sunday 26 March 2006 |
WELSH STUDY GROUP led
by Annie Lloyd
You have a copy of an obituary of your great-grandfather. Aunt
Jane has sent you a copy of what was written on his tombstone. The
trouble is — it's written in Welsh and you can't read Welsh. So what do
you do when you are 5,000 miles away from Wales and do not speak Welsh?
Come to the Welsh Study Group meeting and listen to Annie Lloyd tell
you what you should do. |
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Sunday-Sunday |
Nancy Carlberg will be in Salt Lake City with the California African American Seminar, and will help any BIFHS-USA member who happens to be in the library when she is during this period. |
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Sunday 26 February 2006
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General meeting. Topic: Genetics,
Migration and Family Lines
Genealogists are adding a new tool to their already bulging toolbox - genetics. They will be using DNA to track and prove family lines and relationships, to trace the movement of people and in One Name Studies. Norma will discuss what DNA is and how it is inherited, as well as how genetics can be useful in proving family relationships. What the genealogist needs to know to participate in, or even start, a family surname project will also be covered. Speaker: Norma Storrs Keating, RN, BSN has been a
professional genealogist for twelve
years with a special interest in genetics and genealogy. She holds a
Bachelor
of Science in Nursing from Indiana University and maintains her RN
license in
New Jersey and California, taking 30 units of continuing education
course every
two years and reviewing literature to keep abreast of the rapid changes
in the
medical/ genetics field. She is the President of Genes & Things,
Inc.,
creators of GeneWeaver, computer software for creating and maintaining
individual and family medical health histories. Norma is Treasurer of
the
Southern California Chapter of the Association of Professional
Genealogists,
Orange County Regional Director for the California State Genealogical
Alliance,
and President of the North Orange County California Genealogical
Society. |
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Sunday 26 February 2006 |
ENGLISH STUDY GROUP led
by Janet Thomas
Topic: Parish Registers and the IGI, Part II This program on Parish Registers and IGI is the second in a series of Beginning English programs. Church of England parish registers are one of the 4 major sources and the backbone of English research. The IGI coverage of extracted parish registers is extensive and the place to begin your search of parish registers. |
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Saturday 25 February 2006
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Whittier Area Genealogical Society 23rd Annual Seminar with Lloyd Bockstruck BIFHS-USA and Carlberg Press will have a sales table.
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Sunday 22 January 2006
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General meeting. Expert
Panel Our program will be an expert panel to address members' questions. The panel will consist of Nancy Bier, Nancy Carlberg, Annie Lloyd, Kay Devonshire, and Jill Kirby. Email or bring your questions to all speakers and they will sort out who will answer. Email addresses are: n_carlberg@hotmail.com, nbierirish@aol.com, kaydevonshir@earthlink.net, and cardi2@aol.com. We will take questions at the meeting, written on cards, but if you submit them ahead, the panel will be able to give them more consideration. We have had a similar panel in the past and it was really fun and informative. Be prepared to participate. Who knows? You may even be able to break down a brick wall. |
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Saturday 10 December 2005 at our usual location, the Los Angeles Family History Center 5:30 - 8:00 PM
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ANNUAL BIFHS-USA HOLIDAY POTLUCK
PARTY - Games, songs, good food, great times. In lieu of our regular December meeting, we will have a Christmas Party, with games and entertainment supplied by the members. This will be a potluck, and each member is asked to bring one of the following for dinner: a vegetable, salad, or dessert, the more "ethnic" the better, and identify it with a little card with the name of the disk you brought... and your name so folk will know who made the delicious food. As always, we will have a ham and turkey to provide the base for your accompaniments. |
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Sunday 27 November 2005
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General meeting. Sharing
Your Family History Experiences Traditionally, this program has been one of the best of the year. Come prepared to share keepsakes, successes and other uplifting experiences in your family history and in your research. In the past, we have seen wonderful family photos, documents, quilts, and many other items. Perhaps you have recent research success story to share with the group. Start thinking about what you would like to present now. Everyone has something to share. |
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Sunday 23 October 2005
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General meeting. Topic: Forensic
Genealogy
Forensic scientists and genealogists share the same goal – to
find out who was who, and who did what and when. Forensic Genealogy
emphasizes the creative parts of an investigation over the mechanics.
It offers new ways of getting the most from your old references
materials. Have you ever thought of looking at the edges of old
photographs to find out if they are from the same roll, or the backs to
place them in chronological order? Have you considered looking at a
city directory to figure out if your ancestor and his wife lost any
children? How about using DNA analysis to tie your family to the
history and politics of a religious conflict? Forensic Genealogy can
tell you how. Come join us to hear Dr. Colleen Fitzpatrick, author of Forensic
Genealogy, speak on this exciting new field of genealogical
research. |
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Sunday 25 September 2005
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General meeting. Topic:
Strategies for the Intermediate Researcher Doing Scottish Family History
Speaker: Kay Ronald Devonshire has been
involved in Scottish research for almost forty years. A member of |
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Sunday 28 August 2005
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General meeting. Open
Research Day
Nancy Carlberg will assist you with your research. Try out
what you learned at our 13 August Seminar. |
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Saturday 13 August 2005 Veterans Memorial Complex |
BIFHS-USA Annual Seminar featuring Linda Jonas |
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Sunday 24 July 2005
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General meeting. Open
Research Day
Prepare for the August Annual BIFHS -U.S.A Seminar with a day
of research in the LA Family History Center. |
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Sunday 26 June 2005
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General meeting. Speaker:
Janice Cloud
Topic: The Colonial Era Understanding history is an important part of effective
genealogical research. Of course, the present United States were
colonies of Great Britain until our independence was declared in 1776.
Jan will discuss the colonial era in America and the impact of Great
Britain on the lives of the colonists and on your colonial American
genealogical research. |
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Sunday 26 June 2005 |
WELSH STUDY GROUP led
by Annie Lloyd
Topic: Welsh Setlements in America. If you know where your immigrant Welsh ancestor settled in
America, you should be able to know where he came from in Wales. There
will be clues where he lived here that can get you back there.
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Sunday 22 May 2005
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General meeting. Film 42 Up
by Michael Apted
This is the final film in the "Up" series. This film examines
the lives of 14 English children in 1964 and every seven years
thereafter, culminating in this last film when the children are now 42
years old. The children are from diverse classes, and in part, this is
a study of the class system in England and how close the subjects are
to realizing their ambitions. Of the Up Series, filmed by renowned
director Michael Apted, film critic Roger Ebert says, "On my list of
the ten greatest films of all time". Don't miss it; you will be talking
about this film for days after. |
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Sunday 22 May 2004 |
STUDY GROUP led
by Jim McNamara.
Topic: Using Microsoft Excel to sort, make forms, research logs, etc. |
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Friday 20 May - |
Colonial Scotch-Irish and German research trip to Virginia and Pennsylvania with Nancy Bier, Nancy Carlberg, and Linda Jonas. |
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Sunday 24 April 2005
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General meeting. Speaker:
Annie Lloyd
Topic: National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United Kingdom How would you like to be able to look into the collections of the Essex Record Office, the Birmingham Reference Library, The National Library of Wales, Guildhall Library, The National Library of Scotland, Trinity College and much more - without ever leaving the Los Angeles Family History Center? Just think of how much money you'll save on plane fare. Annie Lloyd is Welsh and Colonial American consultant at the Los Angeles Family History Center. She is the leader of the Welsh Study Group of the BIFHS-USA. An author and genealogist, she has lectured both within the USA and internationally. |
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Sunday 24 April 2005 |
ENGLISH STUDY GROUP led
by Janet Thomas
Topic: Beginning English and Welsh Research - Sources, Part 1: Census This is Part 1 of a four-part series in basic English/Welsh research. The series will be given over a two-year period by Janet Thomas. Part 2 will be Civil Registration. Part 3 will be Church Records and Part 4 will be Probate. |
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NOTE unusual date/time and
location Saturday 19 March 2005
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Research day with assistance from Nancy Carlberg and others. Meet near the elevator entrance inside, or go to the genealogy/history section (4th basement). |
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Sunday 27 February 2005
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General meeting: Workshop
on Recordkeeping
Panel: Nancy Bier Annabelle Farrago, Jim McNamara, Janet Thomas Topic: Members should bring examples of how they keep their records. The panel will give examples of traditional and high tech methods of recordkeeping. Be prepared to share in a stimulating discussion on an an important topic! |
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Sunday 27 February 2005 |
IRISH STUDY GROUP
Topic: Resources in the U.S. to Help with Irish Research |
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Sunday 23 January 2005
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General meeting. Speaker:
Nancy Bier
Topics: Poor Laws The Parish Chest - Its Wonders and Gifts This is a good example of the myriad of things to be found in some places. An explanation of the items, how to use the information, how to find the materials in the LDS catalogue or elsewhere and wonderful examples of some of the items will be covered. Nancy will also note those items that can be found in Ireland and Scotland that are similar to these records. It will be a long session but Nancy hopes it will be of help to everyone. Nancy Lee Bier is one of the founders of our society, a past president, a professional genealogist, and the leader of numerous research trips to Salt Lake City and the British Isles. She is the founder and leader of the Irish Studies Group. |
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Friday 10 December 2004 at our usual location, the Los Angeles Family History Center 5:30 - 8:00 PM
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ANNUAL HOLIDAY POTLUCK PARTY
In lieu of our regular December meeting, we will have a Christmas Party, with games and entertainment supplied by the members. This will be a potluck, and each member is asked to bring one of the following for dinner: a vegetable, salad, or dessert, the more "ethnic" the better, and identify it with a little card with the name of the disk you brought... and your name so folk will know who made the delicious food. |
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Sunday 28 November 2004 |
General meeting. Topic: Titanic
Connections From Southampton, Hampshire, England
The presentation will focus on the effects of this tragedy in the lives of the people of Southampton; and how significant events in history inspire and help people from around to world to connect and persue their own research in to their families histories. This event has already opened numerous doors to the speaker because of her personal connection to the Titanic tragedy. Speaker: Jill Kirby was born in Southampton, Hampshire, England. Jill still considers this to be "home" and loves to return to explore the history of this lovely city. Jill is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. Jill is also a long time member of this Society and often regrets not having more hours in the day to persue the fascinating search of her family. Not content with books and films and the internet, Jill has traveled far and wide to persue her ancestors; this has given her great insight in to their lives and living conditions and a real feel for who they are as part of what she has become. From England and Ireland to Scotland to France to New Zealand to South Africa to Mauritius; Jill has found numerous treasures of information and has, had great adventures along the way. Of course to do this Jill has to work; she is self employed in the Medical field and loves her work almost as much as her research. Jill has many hobbies and when time permits loves to knit and sew, collects stamps and enjoys meeting people all over the globe. She also sends herself postcards from wherever she travels. |
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Sunday 24 October 2004 |
General meeting. Topic: The
Welsh Borderers: Famous and infamous
This lecture will be about the area along the Welsh border into the counties of Cheshire, Shropshire, Hereford and Gloucester. It will cover the early history of that area up to modern times, including what kinds of records there are and where they are located. Speaker: Annie Lloyd is Welsh and Colonial American consultant at the LAFHC and Leader of the Welsh Study Group of BIFHS-USA. She writes the "Climbing the Family Tree" genealogical column for the Welsh-American newspaper "NINNAU" and is author of numerous books on Welsh genealogy. Annie has lectured both within the USA and internationally and has done on-site research in Wales. |
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Sunday 24 October 2004
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Study Group: Show and
Tell Presentation by Members
Moderator: Glen E. Knoblock |
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Sunday 26 September 2004 |
General meeting. Topic: Constructing
the Lives of Our Ancestors in 19th Century England
Speaker: Ivan C. Johnson. A founding member of BIFHS-USA, Ivan was born in rural Lincolnshire, England. He is a professor emeritus of the California State University having recently retired after 30 years as a professor of economics at California State University, Northridge. Ivan and his wife Gail have been actively engaged in genealogical research for many years and give talks illustrated with photographs taken by Gail on their trips to the areas of their research. They have made many presentations in the Southern California area, and have just returned from New Zealand, where Ivan was the keynote speaker at the annual conference of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists, and where they made a tour of the country speaking at many local branches. |
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Thu-Sun 19-22 August 2004
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British
and Irish Days at the Library
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Sunday 25 July 2004
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General meeting. Topic: The
Luck of the Irish, Good and Bad
Mary will present two case studies: how and where she searched for the origins of her Irish immigrant great-grandfather from County Clare, and of her great-grandmother from County Kerry. She will also discuss what remains to be done and what resources she thinks may be of help. Speaker: Mary McKinnon was born in Norfolk, Virginia. Later her family moved to Buffalo, New York and then to California. After graduating from collage, she became a computer programmer until her retirement in 1992. She became interested in genealogical research about fifteen years ago. This interest resulted in trips to Ireland and locations in the United States that included Georgia and Washington, D.C. She currently is doing research on her mother's heritage and will be writing a book about this research. |
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Sunday 25 July 2004 |
IRISH STUDY GROUP led by Nancy
Bier
Topic: TBA |
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Sunday 27 June 2004
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General meeting. Topic: The
Wild Geese in Support of the Crown.
The "Wild Geese" was the name given to those Irishmen who fled
their native land to follow Bonnie Prince Charley (after his defeat at
the hands of the English King) to his new home in France. Speaker: Lou Carlson The Rev. Lou Carlson is a Pastor, Bible teacher, historian, funeral home owner / funeral arranger, and spokesman for many diverse organizations. He has appeared frequently on national religious television programs, hosted his own radio program, been published in two books and countless articles, and has spoken to local, state, and national genealogical and heritage society conventions. With his wife of thirty-three years. he has resided in Orange, California, where his hobbies include reading, music, and genealogy research. |
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Sunday 27 June 2004 |
STUDY GROUP
Topic: Panel discussion. Bring questions. |
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Sunday 23 May 2004 |
General meeting. Topic: Finding
Your English Roots
Speaker: Eve Savage. Eve was born in Chicago
to a military family. She has lived in many locations within the United
States during her early years. This experience has given her an
appreciation for historic life styles in this country. She attended UC
Berkeley and LSU, where she graduated in Economics. She was employed at
the Rand Corp. in their research department. Currently she volunteers
at the Los Angeles Family History Library.
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Sunday 23 May 2004 |
STUDY GROUP
Topic: Family genealogies Leader: Nancy Carlberg, BIFHS-USA President. Bring family group sheets for discussion. |
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Sunday 25 April 2004
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General meeting. Topic: Short
Cuts in British Genealogy
Speaker: Nancy Carlberg, BIFHS-USA President. |
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Sunday 25 April 2004 |
STUDY GROUP
Topic: Open workshop. Bring a problem. |
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Sunday 28 March 2004
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General meeting. Topic: You
Can't Get There from Here: a Beginner's Trip to Wales
Speaker: Beth Maltbie Uyehara spent thirteen years at the Los Angeles Times, working as a feature writer and section editor for the advertising supplements department . She was introduced to genealogy while editing the genealogy columns of nationally syndicated columnist, Myra Vanderpool Gormley. Beth won first place last year in the International Society of Family History Writers and Editors contest, and her winning article was subsequently published in Ancestry magazine (still online in the archives.) She was featured in the second season of Ancestors on PBS, and her article leads off the PBS companion book, In Search of Our Ancestors: 101 Inspiring Stories of Serendipity and Connection in Rediscovering Our Family History. She has been the editor of the SCGS journal The Searcher since 2000. |
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Sunday 28 March 2004 |
STUDY GROUP led
by Jim McNamara.
Topic: PowerPoint Presentations Made Easy |
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Sunday 22 February 2004
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General meeting. Topic: Open
Censuses of England & Wales 1841-1901
Speaker: Kay Ronald Devonshire has researched her family in England, Scotland, and Ireland with her husband John for thirty-eight years. She is former Program Chair of BIFHS-USA was leader of our Scottish Studies Group for three years. |
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Sunday 22 February 2004 |
STUDY GROUP led
by Nancy Bier.
Topic: Local Libraries, Repositories, and Archives |
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Sunday 25 January 2004
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General meeting. Topic: Technology
for Genealogists. Today’s productive genealogist simply cannot
ignore the advantages of modern technology. Sharing information,
document retention and archival, organization, research and data
collection are all made easier with the right technology. Come see
what’s available and how to put it to use for you.
Speaker: Andy Pomeroy, Creative Continuum, currently
is a senior support technician with a major multinational manufacturing
firm. He is also the lead programmer for My Life Story, an
initiative to find a fun and easy way to help people record their
memoirs. Pomeroy's repertoire also includes web development, business
development and marketing research. |
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Sunday 25 January 2004 |
IRISH STUDY GROUP led by Nancy
Bier
Topic: Irish Famines and the records of the
people. |
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Sunday 11 January - |
Research trip to Salt Lake City with Nancy Bier and Nancy Carlberg. |
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Friday 5 December 2003 at our usual location, the Los Angeles Family History Center 5:30 PM
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ANNUAL HOLIDAY POTLUCK PARTY
In lieu of our regular December meeting, we will have a Christmas Party, with games and entertainment supplied by the members. This will be a potluck, and each member is asked to bring one of the following for dinner: a vegetable, salad, or dessert, the more "ethnic" the better, and identify it with a little card with the name of the disk you brought... and your name so folk will know who made the delicious food. The Society will provide meats for the occasion. |
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Sunday 23 November 2003
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General meeting. Topic: English
Research On The Internet: More Exciting All The Time
Speaker: Janice Cloud has been involved in genealogical research for over 28 years and has received many awards from genealogical societies in California. She has hosted a TV show "Ancestor Search" in Santa Barbara. She has also held positions of President in other societies within the State of California and holds membership in several others. |
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Sunday 23 November 2003 |
IRISH STUDY GROUP led by Nancy Bier
Topic: Please join us to watch a movie from Ireland
titled DAYS OF HUNGER: The Potato Famine in Ireland 1845 - 1849
by John Thompson Productions, Ireland. |
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Sunday 26 October 2003
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General meeting. Topic: Probate
and English Records on the Internet
Speaker: Janet Thomas The program is in two parts: English and Welsh Probate, and Janet Sugden Thomas graduated from Rutgers University and from Michigan with degrees in environmental science. She is a retired environmental scientist who for 27 years worked on environmental management and permitting issues, primarily for the chemical and petroleum industries. She retired to pursue genealogy full time five years ago. Janet chaired the annual seminar for the British Isles Family History Society -USA for two years and was on the BIFHS-USA board for 4 years as Recording Secretary. She has a smidgeon of colonial ancestry and is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Colonial Dames of the 17th Century. |
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Sunday 26 October 2003
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Study group: show and tell. Bring an item of interest related to your family genealogy and give an informal five-minute presentation about it. |
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Sunday 28 September 2003
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General meeting. Topic: The
Hunt for William Mitchell
Speaker: Darlene McClain After decades of research, testing family tradition, querying members of this Society, and making several trips to England and Canada to visit the scenes of her grandfather's life, the information still lay scattered in various folders and photo files. Not until Darlene gathered it together for a gift to a Canadian cousin, did she realize what a fascinating story she had uncovered about her Immigrant Ancestor, William Mitchell: Militiaman of Fritwell, Oxfordshire and Brantford, Ontario, Canada. |
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Sunday 28 September 2003 |
WELSH STUDY GROUP led
by Annie Lloyd
Topic: Mini Workshop on Welsh records (including censuses, wills and probates, deeds and other interesting materials). This workshop will be using records written in the English language. There will be a question and answer session as well. |
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Saturday 30 August 2003
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All-day Irish workshop at
the Los Angeles Family History Center. Topics will include How to Use
Gazetteers, Census records/ Civil Registration, Substitute census
(Tithes and Griffith's (learn how to use these in conjunction with
civil registration), Computers for Irish research, Collections and
Indexes through LDS, unusual sources... Come and learn!
For more information, watch the LAFHC website or call the LAFHC at 310-474-2202. |
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Sunday 24 August 2003
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General meeting. Topic: Dead
Men Tell No Tales. A comprehensive how-to for recording and
publishing your family’s oral history.
Speaker: Tom Underhill is the senior designer for Creative Continuum, a book design and publishing company specializing in high-quality, short-run books. |
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Sunday 27 July 2003
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General meeting. Topic: Bringing
Your Research to Life
Speaker: Beth Uyehara will discuss unusual ways of presenting family histories in styles such as brochures, illustrated notebooks, calendars, and cookbooks. |
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Sunday 27 July 2003 |
IRISH STUDY GROUP led by
Nancy Bier
Topic: Irish history. |
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Sunday 22 June 2003
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General meeting. Topic: Illustrating
a Family History
Speaker: Ilene Miller will discuss using scanned images and clipart images for illustrating family histories and title pages. She will bring clip art CDROMs to sell. Following the main presentation, Glen Earl Knoblock will give a family history table presentation, showing how he displays his research results. |
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Sunday 25 May 2003
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General meeting. Topic: Using
Your Computer for Genealogy
Speaker: Jim McNamara, Board member and BIFHS-USA Newsletter Editor, will discuss topics such as finding people using web search engines, using the new CDROM burners at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, and using the Family History Library catalog CDROM. Workshop will follow to answer any computer genealogy questions. |
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Tuesday 6 May 2003 |
Lecture: An Evening
with Dr. Colin Chapman
Topic: Sin, Sex, and Marriage Suggested donation $15. |
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Sunday 27 April 2003
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Seminar: Irish at Home
and in Colonial America
Speakers: Fintan Mullin, Director of Ulster
Historical Foundation & Dr. Brian Trainor, Genealogical
Research Subjects will include Scots-Irish in America, The Irish
Manuscript Commission, many volumes of Irish histories, plus several
volumes on American colonial records and more. This will be an all day session and it will replace the April regular meeting. Suggested donation $25.00 and $5.00 for tea. |
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Sunday 23 March 2003
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General meeting. Topic: What's
New in Salt Lake
Speaker: Jill Kirby, Board member and long-time member of BIFHS-USA. Born in Southampton, Hampshire, her search for her ancestors has taken her to Canada, South Africa, Mauritius, New Zealand and Australia. |
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Sunday 23 March 2003 |
WELSH STUDY GROUP led
by Annie Lloyd
Topic: What is Wales? Where is Wales?
Discussion will be on geography, history, patronymics, farm names, the
Welsh language in relation to Genealogy, and the steps to finding your
ancestor in Wales. |
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Sunday 23 February 2003
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Optional tour at noon: Nancy
Carlberg will give a tour of the facilities and most
important resources of the Los Angeles Family History Center.
General meeting at 1:00 PM. Topic: Records of the Poor Speaker: Kay Ronald Devonshire has researched her family in England, Scotland, and Ireland with her husband John for thirty-eight years. She is former Program Chair of BIFHS-USA was leader of our Scottish Studies Group for three years. |
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Sunday 23 February 2003 |
IRISH STUDY GROUP led by
Nancy Bier
Topic: We will have a discussion of sources here in
America and in other places that may help you find your Irish
connections. Some of the items we will cover will be PERSI, NEWBERRY
LIBRARY, LIBRARIES ON THE INTERNET, NIDS, and MANUSCRIPT COLLECTIONS. |
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Sunday 26 January 2003
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General meeting. Topic: Goal
Setting for Genealogists: How to Stay Focused
Speaker: Nancy Ellen Carlberg |
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Thursday 16 January - |
Research trip to Salt Lake City with Nancy Bier and Nancy Carlberg. |
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Friday 6 December 2001 at our usual location, the Los Angeles Family History Center 6:00 PM
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ANNUAL HOLIDAY POTLUCK PARTY
In lieu of our regular December meeting, we will have a Christmas Party, with games and entertainment supplied by the members. This will be a potluck, and each member is asked to bring one of the following for dinner: a vegetable, salad, or dessert, the more "ethnic" the better, and identify it with a little card with the name of the disk you brought... and your name so folk will know who made the delicious food. The Society will provide meats for the occasion. |
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Sunday 24 November 2002
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General meeting. Topic: Show and Tell. Election of new officers. |
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Sunday 24 November 2002 |
IRISH STUDY GROUP led
by Nancy Lee Bier
Topic: TBD |
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Sunday 27 October 2002
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General meeting. Topic: The
Rise, Fall, and Reincarnation of the Highland Clans.
Speaker: Al Lewis, former President of SCGS. |
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Sunday 27 October 2002 |
WELSH STUDY GROUP led
by Annie Lloyd
Topic: Discovering Your Elusive Welsh Ancestor on the Internet. We will explore many different websites in the USA, Wales, and England that are useful in your research. |
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Sunday 22 September 2002
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General meeting. Topic: Photos
Made Perfect
Speakers: Mike and Claire Daigle from Photos Made Perfect The speakers will show how they can clean up your old family photos, erase cracks, clarify faded prints and add special effects and colorizing. They will show their equipment needed to perform this type of work. They will demonstrate the benefits of restoring photos digitally verses conventional photographic methods. Members may send a photocopy of their print and Mike and Claire will choose one or two for demonstration. Please send such a photocopy to Kay Ronald Devonshire at the BIFHS-USA address above, by 3 September. |
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Sunday 22 September 2002 |
ENGLISH STUDY GROUP led
by Janet Thomas
Topic: TBD |
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Sunday 25 August 2002
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General meeting. Topic: Free day of research in the FHC. No speaker, but Board members will be present to answer questions. |
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Sunday 25 August 2002 |
IRISH STUDY GROUP led
by Nancy Lee Bier
Topic: Estate records We will take what we learn from Judy Wight and Kyle Betit at our July Seminar on the Queen Mary and define each researcher's ESTATE and try to help them find the needed estate records. |
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Wednesday-Saturday |
FGS/CSGA Conference
BIFHS-USA will host a luncheon on Saturday featuring speaker Paul Milner. Follow the above link for details on cost and registration. Topic: What Were Our Ancestors Really Like? |
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Thursday-Saturday |
15th Annual British and Irish Genealogical Seminar on board the Queen Mary, Long Beach, California. |
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Sunday 23 June 2002
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General meeting. Topic: Solving
Your Problems: a Workshop led by Nancy Carlberg and Nancy
Lee Bier, with help from the membership. Two heads are
better than one, and we will put all our heads together to try to solve
one of your problems - one problem per member. Please send the
Family Group Record (not Pedigree Chart) of the problem individual,
showing him or her as the parent or the child in the family, to Nancy
Carlberg at the BIFHS-USA address above, or else come early to the
meeting so that it can be photocopied. We shall copy your Family
Group Record onto a plastic transparency and display it at the meeting
for all to see. We expect enthusiastic audience participation. Nancy Carlberg is the president of the BIFHS-USA and a long-time member of the society. She is a professional genealogist and the cataloguer at the LA Family History Center. Nancy Lee Bier is one of the founders of our society, a past president, a professional genealogist, and the leader of numerous research trips to Salt Lake City and the British Isles. She is the founder and leader of the Irish Studies Group. |
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Sunday 26 May 2002
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General meeting. Topic: Hitting
the Jackpot at the Guild Hall. A discussion of the guild records
at the Guildhall, London, and the surprising discovery John made of his
ancestors.
Speaker: John W. Devonshire has researched his family in England, Canada, Colonial New Jersey, France, and Belgium for 37 years. He and Kay have been members of the BIFHS-USA for fourteen years. Topic: Other Guilds in England and Scotland. Kay will discuss how a young man proceeded from apprenticeship to journeyman to master and the records that were created. She will also talk about the location of other guilds elsewhere in England and Scotland. Speaker: Kay Ronald Devonshire has researched her family in England, Scotland, and Ireland for the same length of time as her husband. She was leader of the Scottish Studies Group for three years and is now the Program Chair of BIFHS-USA. |
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Sunday 26 May 2002 |
IRISH STUDY GROUP led
by Nancy Lee Bier
Topic: TBD |
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Sunday 28 April 2002
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General meeting. Topic: Put
It in Writing. Beth maintains that it is not enough to research
our family trees and keep notes of our findings, we also need to write
narratives of the family histories we know best--our own and our
nearest generations. She'll offer some suggestions on starting to write
your own family histories, and how to make writing a manageable task in
a busy schedule. She'll also discuss ways to write narratives of your
genealogical research to make it more inviting and accessible to
others.
Speaker: Beth Maltbie Uyehara spent thirteen
years at the Los Angeles Times, working as a feature writer
and section editor for the advertising supplements department . She was
introduced to genealogy while editing the genealogy columns of
nationally syndicated columnist, Myra Vanderpool
Gormley. Beth won first place last year in the International Society of
Family History Writers and Editors contest, and her winning article
was subsequently published in Ancestry magazine (still online in the
archives.) She was featured in the second season of Ancestors on PBS,
and her article leads off the PBS companion book, In Search of Our
Ancestors, 101 |
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Saturday-Sunday |
BIFHS-USA will be sponsoring a table and selling books at the Southern California Genealogical Society's 33rd Annual Genealogical Jamboree and Family History Faire. Many classes and exhibitors will be present. 1 day pass $10, 2-day pass $15, at the door only. Parking $7. |
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Sunday 24 March 2002
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General meeting. Topic: Using
Merchant Ship and Sailor Records. Learn about about our mariner
ancestors who were not in the Royal Navy, and where to find
their records.
Speaker: Peter E. Carr has over 35 years of experience as a genealogist and historian. He is an educator, lecturer, and author. His books include the Guide to Cuban Genealogical Research, winner of the Scholar Award of the American Society of Genealogists; the so far six-volume series titled, San Francisco Passenger Departure Lists, and various others. Mr. Carr has twenty years of lecturing experience at local and national genealogical, historical, and academic conferences. He is past Lecturer at Crafton Hills Community College, Yucaipa, California. He is currently the publisher and editor of the Caribbean Historical & Genealogical Journal, a quarterly dedicated to West Indies genealogy. ALSO: If you arrive at noon, Nancy Carlberg will give a tour of the Los Angeles Family History Center. |
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Sunday 24 February 2002 1:00 PM |
General meeting:. Topic:
Land Records Symposium
Participants: Land records take different shapes in England, Ireland,
Scotland, and Wales. For example, land records in Scotland are usually
found under seisins and deeds as well as estate records. While in
England they can be found under deeds, feet of fine and manorial
records. |
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Sunday 27 January 2002 1:00 PM |
General meeting:. Topic:
Your Ancestors' Handwriting Tells on Them
Speaker: Sheila Lowe Your ancestors' handwriting reveals them in a way no photograph can. Like body language, tone of voice and facial expression, handwriting is an expressive gesture that reveals the writer's personality as it was in the moment he or she put pen to paper. Learning some of the basic principles of handwriting analysis can help you detect many important personality strengths and weaknesses. Internationally recognized handwriting expert, Sheila Lowe, will guide you through this fascinating journey into the hearts and minds of your forbears through their handwriting.To make this talk a real success, we need members to send in clear photocopies of their ancestors' handwriting. A lone signature isn't enough to get a good reading. Sheila needs a paragraph or so. Please send in samples by December 15th to: attn: Kay Ronald Devonshire, BIFHS-USA, 2531 Sawtelle Blvd., #134, Los Angeles, CA 90064-3124 |
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Friday 7 December 2001 at our usual location, the Los Angeles Family History Center 6:00 PM
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ANNUAL HOLIDAY POTLUCK PARTY
In lieu of our regular December meeting, we will have a Christmas Party, with games and entertainment supplied by the members. This will be a potluck, and each member is asked to bring one of the following for dinner: a vegetable, salad, or dessert, the more "ethnic" the better, and identify it with a little card with the name of the disk you brought... and your name so folk will know who made the delicious food. The Society will provide a baked ham for the occasion. |
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Sunday 25 November 2001 1:00 PM |
General meeting:. This is our annual "SHOW N' TELL IT" Our members have center stage! Come and share your expertise and stories about your research. Don't forget to bring your family heirlooms to show to the rest of our members and quests! |
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Sunday 28 October 2001
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General meeting. Topic: Researching
in Universities. Jill Kirby will explore the British Collections at
the University of Newfoundland, African records at London University
and the London School of African & Oriental Studies, as well as the
University of Edinburgh and the Glasgow University. She will also
tell us about how to access some of these collections on the Internet.
Speaker: Jill Kirby, long-time member of
BIFHS-USA. Born in Southampton, Hampshire, her search for her ancestors
has taken her to Canada, South Africa, Mauritius, New Zealand and
Australia. |
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Sunday 28 October 2001 |
IRISH STUDY GROUP led
by Nancy Lee Bier
Topic: TBD |
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Sunday 23 September 2001
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General meeting. Topic: British
Transportees to the Caribbean. Many felons and political prisoners
were transported to the West Indies from the time of the British Civil
War and later.
Speaker: Peter Carr, Editor of The Caribbean Historical and Genealogical Journal. |
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Thursday-Saturday |
14th
Annual British and Irish Genealogical Seminar on board the
Queen Mary, Long Beach, California.
Featuring: David Dobson (Scotland), Michael Gandy (England), Trevor Parkhill (Ireland), plus local authors and lecturers Elaine Alexander, Nancy Carlberg, Jan Cloud, Annie Lloyd, Linda Merle, Barbara Renick, and Mary Russell. |
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Sunday 22 July 2001 |
IRISH STUDY GROUP led
by Nancy Lee Bier
Topic: TBD |
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Sunday 22 July 2001 |
WELSH STUDY GROUP led
by Annie Lloyd
Topic: Welsh Place Names |
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Sunday 24 June 2001 |
