Exploring vital and probate records in Southern California genealogy: Apr. 8-14

Ever wondered whether it would be worthwhile to attend a genealogical conference or what you mind find in probate records? Check out these topics and more being presented this week by Southern California genealogical societies!

Mon., Apr. 8, 6:30 p.m.: Temecula Valley Genealogical Society, Conference Center, Temecula City Hall, 41000 Main Street, Temecula. Program: Turning Genealogy into Family History presented by Jean Wilcox Hibben.

Tues., Apr. 9, 7:00 p.m.: Antelope Valley Genealogical Society, Highland High School Library, 39055 25th St. W., Palmdale. Program: Using Maps in Genealogy by Don Cordell and Beverlee Gurel.

Wed., Ar. 10, 11:00 a.m. (Pacific): Legacy Family Tree Webinar: That First Trip to the Courthouse presented by Judy G. Russell. Click here to register.

Sat., Apr. 13, 10:00 a.m.: San Diego Genealogical Society, St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 8350 Lake Murray Blvd., San Diego. Programs: Finding Hidden Materials in Libraries and Archives and Managing Your Digital Research Environment presented by Nancy Loe.

Sat., Apr. 13, 1:00 p.m./2:15 p.m.: Southern California Genealogical Society, 417 Irving Drive, Burbank. Programs: Vital Records and their Alternatives presented by Gena Philibert Ortega, following by Researching Probate Records presented by Anthony Ray.

Sun., Apr. 14, 1:00 p.m.: San Diego Jewish Genealogical Society, Lawrence Family JCC, Executive Dr. and Genessee Ave., La Jolla. Program: The Genealogy Conference and Seminar Experience: A Roundtable Discussion.

Sun., Apr. 14, 2:00 p.m.: Immigrant Genealogical Society, 1310-B Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. Program: Searching Ancestry.com Effectively presented by Randy Seaver.

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Denise Spurlock has been researching her own family history for over twenty years. She understands the challenges one faces when trying to research family who lived hundreds, even thousands, of miles away. A family history "passionista," she is knowledgeable about using online resources as well...

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