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ABOUT US

 

Have you always wanted to research your family history but didn't know where to start?  Do you have a box of old family photos and don't know what to do with them?  Do you want to pass down your family heritage to your children and grandchildren?

The Festival Genealogy Club's mission is to provide an organized framework under which residents may engage in research and gain knowledge. Members have all levels of experience. Visit a club meeting as a guest or jump right in and join.

Joining requires filling out a membership application including the annual dues (check only, please). A link to the online form is on this page. Please complete the online New Member Survey to help us get to know your experience. Membership forms can also be found in the Chartered Clubs binder at the Members Services Desk in the Sage Center.

Examples of topics that we discuss:

  • Using the internet for research

  • Organizing your findings

  • DNA testing

  • Documenting your research

  • A member talks about an overseas trip to meet relatives

  • How to write family stories

  • Comparison of genealogy software

                        

                           UPCOMING EVENTS                     

 

Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 

Annual Holiday Party!!

please RSVP to festivalgenealogy@gmail.com

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Sage Center, Celebration Hall

                            Mentoring Workshop 

                        2nd & 4th Friday of the Month 

 Friday, December 8th & January 12th

(due to Holidays - only one in December)

1:00 - 4:00 pm

Sage Center, Willow Room

 Special Interest Group (SIG) Meetings

                          Ancestor Story SIG Meeting

                              Monday, November 27, 2023 

                                  1:00 - 3:00 pm

                      Sage Center, Mulberry-Sable Room

    

 

See the CALENDAR Tab for Future Event Dates, Times and Location OR for an Overview of all regularly scheduled Meetings/Workshops - Click Here


 

 

 

 

 

USEFUL DOCUMENTS

Please note that all bold and underlined items are links which you may click on to view.

Federal Census Highlights 

Researching for Lineage Organizations

Researching Obituaries (sources and tips)

Online State Resources (from Family Tree Magazine)

Using FamilySearch.org (tips on how to perform searches)


USEFUL LINKS

Research forms

  • Contains links to free forms that can be used to organize your genealogy research, including family group sheets, research logs and pedigree chart

Family History Research Wiki at www.familysearch.org

  • Provides research strategies and resources.


 

CLUB OFFICERS

Gayle Klein
President
gaylecarin@gmail.com
        

Byron Maynes
Vice President

byronmaynes@gmail.com

 

June Gifford

Secretary

gifford.june@gmail.com

Linda O'Hara

Treasurer/Membership
lsohara9@gmail.com 

Steering Committee

Kathi Clay, Paul Burrill,

Kirsi Dahl, Dave Komassa

Click here to view the  By-Laws

Click here for:

Membership Application pdf

or see "Sign Up" tab above. Please complete the New Member Survey also.

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REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS

We meet the 2nd Tuesday of the month October through May at 3:00 pm in Celebration Hall at the Sage Center

MENTORING WORKSHOPS

2nd and 4th Friday of the month October through May, 1 - 4:00 pm in Willow Room

Once per month June - Sept (check calendar)

 

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS (SIGs)

These groups focus on a specific topic or tool. Ask for more information at a club meeting or workshop.

CLUB MINUTES

All handouts and presentation materials can be found under the Members Only tab.​

Useful Documents
Books to Loan
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