California Genealogical Society

10/29/2025

Thinking about a research trip to Boston? Curious about what it might entail? We'll have a virtual meetup Wed., Nov. 5, to discuss the February 2026 excursion. Join us!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/info-session-virtual-meetup-for-the-2026-cgs-boston-research-trip-registration-1854443062119

10/24/2025

Open House today and tomorrow! We celebrate California History Days with docents and historic displays and videos by Los Californianos, an organization founded to preserve the heritage of early Hispanic settlers in Alta California. Here are some of the genealogical materials they've brought in to share Oct. 24-25. Don't miss the speaker presentations! See website for full details: https://www.californiaancestors.org/family-history-month-2025/

10/16/2025

Linda Harms Okazaki presents "Two Case Studies: Recreating the Lives of Our Immigrant Ancestors," Sat. Oct. 25, via Zoom. Free. Part of our month-long Family History Month celebration.

As part of California History Days, Linda Okazaki describes journeys of two California immigrants. Come to CGS to watch & bring your lunch!

10/15/2025

Elizabeth Winslow presents a guide to creating a family legacy book, Friday, Oct. 24 at the CGS Library and via Zoom. Free. Part of our month-long Family History Month celebration.

As part of California History Days, Elizabeth Winslow shares how to create a book to share with loved ones. Come to CGS to watch live

10/14/2025

Family History Month concludes with an Open House at our library the weekend of Oct. 24-25, 9 AM-4 PM! We'll have docents and historic displays and videos by Los Californianos, an organization founded to preserve the heritage of early Hispanic settlers in Alta California. Admission is free. Special presentations each day: on Friday, Elizabeth Winslow offers a guide to creating your own family legacy book. On Saturday, Linda Harms Okazaki discusses "Two Case Studies," sharing the journeys of two California immigrants. Full details at https://www.californiaancestors.org/family-history-month-2025/

10/13/2025

We have a few slots remaining for personal genealogy consults, this coming Saturday, Oct. 18. Check out our website for a complete listing of our Family History Month activities!

Have you signed up yet? Private 50-minute in-person consultations are available every Saturday in October in celebration of Family History Month. Experienced volunteer consultants will address general questions, help beginners, and suggest strategies and resources for ancestors of various ethnicities or origins, and also assist with your technology issues with genealogy programs. Cost: $35 for members of CGS and Los Californianos; $50 for non-members. Limited spaces available. https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/323662050044/false #/invitation

10/05/2025

In the Lamorinda area? Looking to meet up with fellow family history enthusiasts? Our next regional gathering is on Tuesday, October 14, at 10:30 a.m. For more details, please contact Kim Farnham-Flom (kflom6@gmail.com).

10/05/2025

The FamilySearch website is constantly expanding and adding new tools for genealogy research. Join Denise Plaskett online, Wednesday, October 8, to learn about the latest!

Learn about exciting new developments on the FamilySearch website

10/01/2025

It's Family History Month! CGS celebrates throughout October with a variety of benefits, learning and social opportunities. Personal genealogical consultations offered every Saturday. Join us! https://www.californiaancestors.org/family-history-month-2025/

09/19/2025

Local Meet-ups
We are committed to in-person connections as well as our online classes and events! Members gather together in homes, public libraries, cafes and even community rooms in condominium units. A facilitator leads the discussion as members share research topics, common interests, new resources discovered in an informal setting. Friendships have developed along with partnerships in resources and a better understanding of the many benefits available to CGS members.
Upcoming gatherings:
• Walnut Creek – September 25, 2025 10:30 a.m.
• Danville: October 2, 2025 10:30 a.m. .
• Lamorinda – October 14, 2025 10:30 a.m.

If interested in one of these or another Regional Gathering in your area, please contact Kim Farnham-Flom (kflom6@gmail.com).

09/04/2025

Have you signed up yet? Private 50-minute in-person consultations are available every Saturday in October in celebration of Family History Month. Experienced volunteer consultants will address general questions, help beginners, and suggest strategies and resources for ancestors of various ethnicities or origins, and also assist with your technology issues with genealogy programs. Cost: $35 for members of CGS and Los Californianos; $50 for non-members. Limited spaces available. https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/323662050044/false #/invitation