Using maps in Southern California genealogy: Mar. 18-24

Featured programs this week include how to get the most out of genealogical documents and how to use maps in family history research. Get out and attend your local genealogical society meetings to meet people who share your passion for family history!

Tues., Mar. 19, 1:00 p.m.: Kern County Genealogical Society, Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield. Program: A Scottish Tale presented by Dr. Dale Stewart.

Tues., Mar. 19, 6:45 p.m.: Conejo Valley Genealogical Society, Grant R. Brimhall Library, 1401 E. Janss Rd., Thousand Oaks. Program: The Family Tree presented by Dr. Richard McBride.

Tues., Mar. 19, 7:00 p.m.: Los Angeles Westside Genealogical Society, Los Angeles Family History Library, 10741 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles. Program: Interviewing the Document presented by Don Ray.

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Wed., Mar. 20, 6:00 p.m.: Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree Extension Series Webinar: Erin in the USA: Irish Research on This Side of the Atlantic by Michael Brophy. Click here to register.

Wed., Mar. 20, 7:00 p.m.: Genealogical Society of North Orange County California, Yorba Linda Community Center, 4501 Casa Loma Avenue, Yorba Linda. Program: Using Maps for Genealogical Research presented by Pat Chavarria.

Wed., Mar. 20, 7:00 p.m.: Hi-Desert Genealogical Society, Victorville ELKS Lodge, No. 1877, 14041 Hesperia Rd., Victorville. Program: Family Tree presented by Anna Peeler.

Wed., Mar. 20, 7:00 p.m.: South Bay Cities Genealogical Society, Torrance Civic Center Library, 3301 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance. Program: Location! Location! Location! Searching the U.S. Census presented by Joel Weintraub, Ph.D.

Sat., Mar. 23, 10:00 a.m.: Escondido Genealogical Society, Turrentine Room, Escondido Public Library, 239 S. Kalmia St., Escondido. Program: Historic Homes in Escondido by Lucy Berk.

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