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.           

   Upcoming Events   
 
 
Monday, April 14
 
Strategies to Break Down Brick Walls
 
Kim Richardson
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Kim Richardson enjoys serving the genealogy community by coaching and enabling others to do their own research successfully. She assists other genealogists accomplish their goals and helps clients solve genealogy mysteries. She teaches at nationally
known genealogy institutes and speaks to groups across the country. Kim created the Brick Wall Buster Cards to show others her secret to solving tough genealogy problems. She regularly writes for various genealogy society magazines and wrote the “Mississippi Research Guide” for Family Tree Magazine and researches for Finding Your Roots and Who Do You Think You Are?
 

Friday, April 11
 
Third-Party Analysis and Visualization Tools
 
Kathy Fernandes  
 
10:00 am
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
DNA Painter: Trees and Tools-Kathy Fernandes
 
This presentation reviews a number of third-party analysis and visualization tools that are available to assist in autosomal DNA analysis. Topics covered include the Leeds method, several Chrome extensions, the Genetic Affairs AutoCluster tool, the DNAGEDCom Client, and several visualization tools for mapping family relationships. 

 
Friday, April 26
 
German Interest Group
 
Mary Ann Mericle
 
10:00-am 12 noon
Zoom and Community Rm, Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
 


German immigrants: why they left, when they came, where they went and what papers they produced. 
 
To encourage you to attend in person, I will be bringing booklets, census charts and some 'German Life ' magazines for you to take. 
Looking forward to seeing many of you. 

 

 
Writers Group
Never written before and would like to? Come join us to learn to write your family history stories that will be engaging for your audience.
 
April 17th
1pm - 2:30pm
Zoom and Heritage Rm 
Ron H Roberts Public LIbrary
 

 
 
 
 
April News
 
 
DNA Day
April 25th
 National DNA Day offers a prime opportunity to delve deeper into your genetic heritage, uncovering hidden family histories and forging connections across continents and generations. It's a day to celebrate the power of DNA testing in illuminating our shared past and shaping our collective future.
 
      Celebrate by doing some of the following (click for list)
 
 
 
               Download a free DNA Guide Here
 
 
            National Library Month           
 
 
 
 
Spring Ahead Your Research with Spring Cleaning
tips and best practices for organizing physical and digital genealogical research
 
 
April  23, 2025   10:00AM PDT
Live Program from Ancestry w/ Cristsa Cowan

Spring Cleaning Your Family Tree on Ancestry®

 
Genealogy spring cleaning is an annual review to tidy up and refresh your family research. Here’s how to get started:
 
1. Organize Your Research Space:
Clear your desk or workspace. Sort paper files and digital folders into clearly labeled categories by surname, location, or record type. Archive or shred unnecessary duplicate documents.
 
2. Review Your Family Tree:
Open your family tree software or online tree. Look for errors, missing data, duplicates, or inconsistencies. Correct issues immediately and add clear, accurate sources.
 
3. Update Your Backup System:
Create fresh backups of your genealogy data—store copies digitally in multiple locations such as an external drive, cloud storage, or genealogy-specific backup services.
 
4. Prioritize Your Projects:
Make a short list of research goals for the year. Identify specific ancestors or lines you want to focus on. This helps you stay organized and motivated.
 
5. Evaluate DNA Matches:
If you've done DNA testing, revisit your matches and update notes. Reach out to new matches or follow up on unanswered inquiries.
 
6. Refresh Research Skills:
Take a beginner-level webinar, read an article, or attend a genealogy workshop. This sharpens your skills and introduces new strategies for problem-solving.
 
7. Reconnect and Collaborate:
Reach out to relatives, online contacts, or genealogical societies to collaborate, share findings, or request family stories and photos.
 
By dedicating just a few hours to these tasks each spring, you’ll keep your genealogy organized, accurate, and ready for new discoveries.
 
 
 
 
Newly announced tool
"Networks"
 
 
 
Researching Your German Ancestors
Tuesday April 22nd
Available Free Online via Zoom
Presented by the Midwest Genealogy Center at Mid-Continent Public Library

12:00pm PT
Do you have a German ancestor in your family tree? Learn basic methods for German genealogy research. A brief history of Germany and formerly German lands will be presented, as well as resources available at Midwest Genealogy Center and online. This class will be held in person as well as virtually via Zoom simultaneously.
Registration is required and closes one hour before the start of the program. 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
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