San Fernando Valley
Genealogical Society
Friday - March 15, 2013 at
7:30 p.m.
Hal Bernson Meeting Room located at the
Chatsworth
Train Station,
10038
Old Depot Plaza Rd. Chatsworth CA
Judy Janes will present "Discover Family History in Online Newspapers"
Judy is Past
President of the Ventura County Genealogical Society and now is their
Ways and Means chairman. She also teaches genealogy classes at the
Camarillo Library. Judy is a third-generation Californian and has
traced her family extensively through New York, New England, the South,
California, and the Alsace region of France.
Newspapers have been published in the U. S. for over 300 years.
Millions of pages those newspapers are now available online in digital
format, some free and others through commercial sites.
Articles from these old newspapers can breathe life into one’s family
history. Come learn how to access these newspapers, what types of
articles to look for, and the tips and tricks needed to find articles
about your ancestors.
Guests
are welcome. Admission is free but donations are appreciated.
For Information, call Carma-Lu at (818) 461-2335.
Save these Dates:
| March 13, 2013 | SFVGS free bus trip to th LA Regional Family History Library - Santa Monica |
| March 15, 2013 | Judy Janes will present Discover Family History in Online Newspapers |
| April 19, 2013 | Kay Murphy will present a program on her research which went into the writing her book, Tainted Legacy. Come find out how she uncovered old newspaper articles regarding the murder trial of her grandmother |
| May 17, 2013 | Luana Gilstrap - U.S. Probate Records |
| June 6 to June 9, 2013 |
SCGS Jamboree |
| June 21, 2013 |
Member Hands-On Workshop |
| July 19, 2013 |
Gena Philibert-Ortega - Using Library of Congress Websites for Your Genealogy |
| August 16, 2013 |
TBA |
| September 20,2013 |
TBA |
| October 18, 2013 |
TBA |
| December 6, 2013 |
Member Share |