Temecula Valley Genealogical Society
 

Our Mission:Temecula Valley Genealogical Society is devoted to fostering a vibrant community dedicated to discovering, documenting, and sharing ancestral stories. With a commitment to education, collaboration, and the preservation of heritage, we strive to connect individuals with their roots, nurture a deeper understanding of our collective past, and provide resources that enable a profound appreciation for the richness of our ancestors' life journeys.           

Up Coming Events
 
Friday, May 10
AncestryDNA
Kathy Fernandes 
10:00 am
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
 
AncestryDNA-Kathy Fernandes
This presentation reviews the ethnicity prediction and cousin matching features of AncestryDNA and explains how to use the analysis tools available on the site.
 
Monday, May 13
Female Pioneers in Riverside Dr. Desiree Reedus 
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
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Join us for an enlightening presentation celebrating the early female medical pioneers of Riverside and beyond. Delve into the remarkable journeys of these trailblazing women who defied societal norms to pursue careers in medicine. Discover the profound impact of their legacies on the medical field and how they paved the way for innovative approaches to healthcare.
 
Friday, May 24
After the Research Trip
10:00 am
Zoom and Community Rm, Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
After the Research Trip…You’re home.  You have three full flash drives with all the really cool stuff you found. OR you have 200 pages of copies (paper ones) of the stuff.  OR, three yellow pads filled with (sometimes undecipherable) notes…Don’t wait.  Sort, save, file all that great information before you forget what it all means!  We’ll talk.

 
What's New in May
 
 4 Mistakes Genealogists Make Researching Female Ancestors
 
This year as we celebrate Mother's Day
by searching for those elusive women in our family tree keep these FOUR important subjects in mind.
 
 
Civil War Records
 
Have you wondered if your ancestor was in the civil war? 
Maybe you are sure your ancestor was in the Civil War, but his name was common one, so you can't be sure which soldier is the right one.
 
Brian Reinhardt can help with both issues. Watch this video and learn answers.
 
Visit his website for more CivilWarRecords.com.
 
 
Forgotton Records: The Record and Pension Office
 
An untapped gold mine of information!
Craig R Scott, MA, CG, FUGA
Author of The ‘Lost Pensions’: Settled Accounts of the Act of 6 April 1838 (Revised) and Records of the Accounting Officers of the Department of the Treasury, Inventory 14 (Revised). His most recent work is Understanding Revolutionary War and Invalid Pension Ledgers, 1818 – 1872, and the Payment Vouchers They Represent
 
Wednesday May 15th 11:00am (PDT)
 
 
Interested in learning more about your family history?
Free research assistance available!
Temecula Valley Genealogical Society is here to help!
Our society’s member-genealogists are offering free to the public research assistance through our Family History Research Assistance Program. Appointments are available in person or virtually.
 
Contact our Research Coordinator at
 
• Schedule your 1-hour session at a convenient time.
• Great for those just starting research or the
   experienced that need a fresh perspective.
 
Great Deals on Genealogy Stuff!
  • DNA Tests
  • DNA Tools
  • Books
  • Discounted Seminars and Memberships and more...
 
Short on time?
How to research in short 20 minuite bursts.
This brief video will help you accomplish your research goals even if
you have a limited amount of time!
 
Make a Plan and Schedule a Time!
 

 
 
 
 
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