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Programs and Monthly Meetings
Faye Simpson, Vice President Programs
Society meetings are held monthly. The meetings are alternately held on the 3rd Wednesday night or the 3rd Saturday morning of the month. Wednesday meetings begin at 7:30pm. Saturday meetings begin at 10:30am. Please come 30 minutes before the start of the business meeting for a half-hour of coffee and friendship. A short business meeting will be held to be followed by a program on subjects of interest to all levels of genealogists.
The meetings are held at Grace Lutheran Church, 2825 Alameda de las Pulgus, San Mateo, CA 94403. DIRECTIONS
The next meetings are:
February Meeting
Date: Wednesday, February 15 | 7:30 pm
Topic: “The ABCs of DNA”
Speaker: Steve Danko
Genetic Genealogy uses DNA to help answer genealogical questions. DNA is the chemical
blueprint for life that is found in all of our cells. We inherit our DNA from our ancestors
and, because of that fact, DNA can be used to identify individuals who are related to each
other. The most common DNA tests are the Y-DNA test that traces paternal ancestors, the
mitochondrial-DNA test that traces maternal ancestors, and the autosomal DNA test that
traces all ancestors.
In this talk, you will learn the basics of what DNA is and how it can be used in genealogy.
You will learn what your DNA can tell you about both your ancient ancestors and your close
cousins. You will learn what companies offer DNA tests for genealogists and how to choose
the DNA tests that are right for you. Finally, you will hear true-life stories about the
discoveries that genealogists have made using DNA testing: how DNA has helped to prove
relationships, discover lost cousins, and identify the birth parents of adoptees.
March Meeting
Date: Saturday, March 17 | 10:30 am
Topic: Los Shenanigans
Speaker: Linda Lorda
On St. Patrick’s Day come hear how Linda Lorda has uncovered the shenanigans* of early Californians...
Linda Lorda is a Professional Genealogist with a 25-year research background in Early Hispanic California, particularly the Carrillo Family, including Fitch, Pacheco, Vallejo, and Mallagh descendants.
Linda specializes in the use of genealogy to find living persons. www.americanfamilydetective.com
*Shenanigan: trickery, underhand action, intrigue. First used in Gold Rush California. Possible origins: Irish, sionnachuighm, meaning “I play tricks”, or Spanish, chanada, meaning “trick or deceit”.
April Meeting
Date: Wednesday, April 18 | 7:30 pm
Topic: “Victorian Marriage & Mourning Customs”
Speaker: Jen Roger
May Meeting
Date: Saturday, May 19 | 10:30 am
Topic: “Probing into Wills, Estates, Guardianships & Commitments”
Speaker: Cath Trindle
June Meeting
Date: Wednesday, June 20 | 7:30 pm
Topic: “TBA”
Speaker: TBA
July Meeting
Date: Saturday, July 21 | 10:30 am
Topic: “TBA”
Speaker: TBA
August Meeting
No General Meeting.
September Meeting
Date: Saturday, September 15 | 10:30 am
Topic: “TBA”
Speaker: TBA
October Meeting
Date: Wednesday, October 17 | 7:30 pm
Topic: “TBA”
Speaker: TBA
November Meeting
Date: Saturday, November 17 | 10:30 am
Topic: “TBA”
Speaker: TBA
December Meeting
No General Meeting.
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