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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 Janes

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
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