OCTOBER MEETING, TUESDAY, October 11, 2017
Please note: This meeting is being held on Tuesday - our speaker
is not available Wednesdays.
GERMAN RESEARCH - Speaker: Robert Jackson
More than 20% of Americans claim primarily German descent and many more have at least one German ancestor. So, where do we begin our quest for our German ancestors? Until we know their specific village of origin, we cannot trace their roots.
In this, the first of two presentations, Mr. Jackson will discuss the challenging task of discovering the hometown of our German ancestors, even if they arrived 150 years ago and then did everything they could to conceal their origins from their descendants.
Robert Jackson is highly regarded as an experienced researcher of the "German Migration" from Germany from 1815 - 1914. He holds a Ph.D. in history and taught for several years at the college level.
At our November meeting, Mr. Jackson will return to our podium to explore techniques for accessing and using original German documents to build our family tree.
Note: The November meeting will also be held on a TUESDAY, the date is November 14th.
Meetings begin at 10 a.m. at the Oakland Family History Library
4766 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, CA.
03 September 2017
SEPTEMBER MEETING; Wednesday, September 13, 2017
SOLVING THOSE RESEARCH PROBLEMS AND LOOKING FOR BRICK WALL SOLUTIONS
Speaker: Karla Henderlong
Our member and a research assistant at the Oakland FHC, Karla Henderlong, will lead us in an open discussion meeting with the hopes that we can help our members solve some of their problems or break down those brick walls.
Bring your questions and/or research problems and join in the discussion and share in the discoveries.
Meetings begin at 10 a.m. at the Oakland Family History Center Library
4766 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, CA
Meetings are open to the public and guests are always welcome!
SOLVING THOSE RESEARCH PROBLEMS AND LOOKING FOR BRICK WALL SOLUTIONS
Speaker: Karla Henderlong
Our member and a research assistant at the Oakland FHC, Karla Henderlong, will lead us in an open discussion meeting with the hopes that we can help our members solve some of their problems or break down those brick walls.
Bring your questions and/or research problems and join in the discussion and share in the discoveries.
Meetings begin at 10 a.m. at the Oakland Family History Center Library
4766 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, CA
Meetings are open to the public and guests are always welcome!
21 April 2017
JUNE MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2017 - 10 A.M.
WHAT'S NEW AT familysearch.com
Speaker: Ralph Severson, Director of the Oakland FHC Library
We always look forward to having Ralph Severson speak at our meetings.
He never fails to tell us about so much that is new at the Oakland FHC and how to navigate their website and locate new material.
Please join us and let Ralph enthuse about the latest additions to this wonderful website and perhaps a few items you were not aware of.
Meetings are held at the Oakland Family History Center Library
4766 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland
Guests are always welcome!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2017 - 10 A.M.
WHAT'S NEW AT familysearch.com
Speaker: Ralph Severson, Director of the Oakland FHC Library
We always look forward to having Ralph Severson speak at our meetings.
He never fails to tell us about so much that is new at the Oakland FHC and how to navigate their website and locate new material.
Please join us and let Ralph enthuse about the latest additions to this wonderful website and perhaps a few items you were not aware of.
Meetings are held at the Oakland Family History Center Library
4766 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland
Guests are always welcome!
23 February 2017
APRIL 2017 MEETING
This meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday has been changed to our regular Wednesday
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017
FINDING GREAT GRANDPA....OR LOCATING ANCESTORS USING 1890 CENSUS SUBSTITUTES - Speaker: Madeline Yanov
Since the 1890 Federal Census was almost entirely destroyed by fire any sources that can help you locate your ancestors in the years between 1880 and 1900 can be extremely useful.
Madeline has many suggestions and finding aids for us in this regard.
We are so happy she will be available and look forward to her informative program.
We hope you will join us.
Unfortunately, the original April meeting on Ger,an Research had to be postponed. We hope to reschedule it later in the year.
Guests are always welcome
Meetings are held at 10 a.m. at the Oakland Family History Center Library.
This meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday has been changed to our regular Wednesday
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017
FINDING GREAT GRANDPA....OR LOCATING ANCESTORS USING 1890 CENSUS SUBSTITUTES - Speaker: Madeline Yanov
Since the 1890 Federal Census was almost entirely destroyed by fire any sources that can help you locate your ancestors in the years between 1880 and 1900 can be extremely useful.
Madeline has many suggestions and finding aids for us in this regard.
We are so happy she will be available and look forward to her informative program.
We hope you will join us.
Unfortunately, the original April meeting on Ger,an Research had to be postponed. We hope to reschedule it later in the year.
Guests are always welcome
Meetings are held at 10 a.m. at the Oakland Family History Center Library.
THE MARCH MEETING WILL BE ON THE SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH RATHER THAN THE USUAL WEDNESDAY
TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2017
GERMAN RESEARCH - Speaker: Robert Jackson
We are very fortunate to have Robert Jackson speaking on German Research. He is an exceptional researcher with tremendous knowledge of Germany and I have heard nothing but raves aout his programs.
This first session will cover what you need to know to trace your ancestor as completely as you can in the United States. Without his/her background here in this country you will face some heavy hurdles researching in Germany. Mr. Jackson will share his research experience, which in turn will make your research experience so much easier.
Meetings are held at the Oakland Family History Library at 10 a.m.
We hope you will join us.
Guests are always welcome.
TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2017
GERMAN RESEARCH - Speaker: Robert Jackson
We are very fortunate to have Robert Jackson speaking on German Research. He is an exceptional researcher with tremendous knowledge of Germany and I have heard nothing but raves aout his programs.
This first session will cover what you need to know to trace your ancestor as completely as you can in the United States. Without his/her background here in this country you will face some heavy hurdles researching in Germany. Mr. Jackson will share his research experience, which in turn will make your research experience so much easier.
Meetings are held at the Oakland Family History Library at 10 a.m.
We hope you will join us.
Guests are always welcome.
27 October 2016
DECEMBER MEETING
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 - 10:00 a.m.
ANNUAL HOLIDAY COOKIE EXCHANGE
It is the holiday season once again. Time to rummage through those recipies
and whip up a batch of your favorite cookies to bring and share with members
and guests. Don't forget to bring a zip lock bag or other container to take
samples of all the delicious cookies home with you.
We also plan to once again play Table Topics' game "Family Reunion".
It never fails to trigger our memories and we expect to hear some
interesting family stories in the process.
Meetings are held at the Oakland Family History Library
4766 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, CA
The Library is in the basement of the building to the far right
as you enter the parking lot.
Guests are always welcome!
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 - 10:00 a.m.
ANNUAL HOLIDAY COOKIE EXCHANGE
It is the holiday season once again. Time to rummage through those recipies
and whip up a batch of your favorite cookies to bring and share with members
and guests. Don't forget to bring a zip lock bag or other container to take
samples of all the delicious cookies home with you.
We also plan to once again play Table Topics' game "Family Reunion".
It never fails to trigger our memories and we expect to hear some
interesting family stories in the process.
Meetings are held at the Oakland Family History Library
4766 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, CA
The Library is in the basement of the building to the far right
as you enter the parking lot.
Guests are always welcome!
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