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
 
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For those who are unable to attend in person, our Zoom option brings the meeting right to your screen. To access the Zoom link, simply contact us at tvgswebmaster@gmail.com, and we'll be more than happy to provide you with the details.

 
Friday
February 14th
 
DNA Painter: Chromosome Mapping
Kathy Fernandes 
 
10:00 am
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
 
All About Segments-Kathy Fernandes
Chromosome mapping is the process of assigning DNA segments to an ancestral line based on sharing the segments with cousins who descend from the line. This presentation explains how to use the Chromosome Mapping feature of DNA Painter to track the DNA you share with matches and to map segments to ancestors.

Monday
February 10th
 
Taking the Right Trail West
Ruby Coleman
 
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
About Ruby:
Ruby Coleman, who resides in North Platte, Nebraska, spends a good deal of her time doing genealogical research on her families in Nebraska and the plains states, and also professionally. She has lived in Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska. She has written articles for Ancestry, Heritage Quest, The Genealogical Helper, Family Chronicle and Internet Genealogy. For thirteen years she wrote the column, "Heritage Lines" for the North Platte Telegraph, North Platte, NE. Her book, Iowa Genealogical Records was published in January of 2014. She lectures for the Family History Expo. Currently Coleman is Area 7 Representative for the Nebraska State Genealogical Society and a past president of the North Platte Genealogical Society. Using her knowledge of Nebraska and the plain states genealogy and history, plus genealogical methodology, Coleman writes, lectures and teaches genealogy. She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists as well as numerous local, state and national genealogical organizations. In 2011 she was named 2011 Nebraska Genealogist of the Year by the Nebraska Genealogical Society.
 

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Enjoy all the great speakers, resources, tips and learning opportunities.Continue exploring all things Genealogy with us!
 
Two classes back-to-back every month!
4th Friday Education Class
 
       Friday, February 28th
                    
Zoom and Community Rm,
Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library
30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592

10:00 am     Laurice Johnson
Family Search – updates and what you can find on this HUGE website
 
11:00 am     Laurice Johnson
The BRITISH ISLES – England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland
Getting started ‘over there’.
 
 
 
Valentine Special Feature
 
 
 
 
 
 
A Very Special Story!
 
Family Treaseure found in an unexpected place.
 
 
TVGS Excursions 2025
 
 
LA Public Library Trip
Saturday, February 21st

Our favorite Genealogy Librarian, Julie Huffman will be offering a pre-visit presentation so that you will have time to prepare for your onsite research. She will give guidance that will help you get the most out of your visit to the library.
 

Pre-visit presentation is avaliable in out video archive
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Sign up available at our general meetings or email
Barbara Perez TVGSpresident@gmail.com
 
Perplexity: a free AI tool
 
Perplexity is an AI tool that can be used in genealogy research to provide curated sources for the information it generates. It offers suggestions for related questions and provides answers, making it a valuable resource for obtaining clues and insights. Unlike some other AI tools, Perplexity is free to use and does not require an account. While it may not replace traditional research methods, it can complement genealogical research by offering quick access to information and potential leads. Users should verify the information obtained through Perplexity and conduct their own analysis to ensure its accuracy
Note: graphic was created by AI
 
Dont miss the biggest Genealogy event of the year!
 
Rootstech 2025
February 29th - March 2nd
 
 
 
 
National Archives Is Seeking Volunteers Who Have the ‘Superpower’ of Reading Cursive
Become a Citizen Archivist
 
Anyone with an internet connection can volunteer to transcribe historical documents and help make the archives’ digital catalog more accessible.
 
The National Archives is brimming with historical documents written in cursive, including some that date back more than 200 years. But these texts can be difficult to read and understand— particularly for Americans who never learned cursive in school.
That’s why the National Archives is looking for volunteers who can help transcribe and organize its many handwritten records: The goal of the Citizen Archivist program is to help “unlock history” by making digital documents more accessible.
“There’s no application. “You just pick a record that hasn’t been done and read the instructions. It’s easy to do for a half hour a day or a week.”
 

 
 
 
 
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