Trace your ancestors’ journeys using mapping tools like Google Earth, ArcGIS, and built-in mapping features of genealogy software. Explore ancestral homes and neighborhoods through
current and historical maps, discover their F.A.N. (friends, associates, neighbors) networks, and learn about key resources such as the David Rumsey Map Collection, Sanborn Fire Maps, and Bureau of Land Management Maps.

 

 

 

Kathryn Lake Hogan 

Hailing from Southwestern Ontario, Kathryn's lineage includes a mixture of Canadian, Loyalist and New England branches and roots connecting her to England and Wales. But her passion doesn't stop at her own genealogy; Kathryn's mission is to help others discover their Canadian ancestral connections.
 
Kathryn's dynamic presentations, ranging from society meetings to genealogical research institutes in Canada and the United States, have earned her a reputation as one of the leading voices in Canadian genealogy. Whether you've attended one of her sessions or tuned into her "Genealogy with a Canadian Twist" webinars, you've likely felt the excitement of Kathryn's dedication.
 
Kathryn's commitment goes beyond her business. She believes in nurturing and growing the genealogy community. Having served in leadership roles for notable organizations such as Ontario Ancestors, the Association of Professional Genealogists, and the United Empire Loyalists Association of Canada, she continues to champion greater accessibility, inclusivity, and diversity in family history.

 

 

Potluck, Round Table Discussion & Elections  12:00 pm at the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum (not on Zoom) This is the Genalogy Society of Vallejo-Benicia Annual POTLUCK Meeting. We will elect the Board for 2027. Bring a labeled dish to share for our potluck.  Drinks will be provided.    Please note the 12 NOON Start Time at the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum.   Everyone can share what we have been working on.  We can talk about what we have found, what we are stuck on, and anything else that comes to mind. You might like to share a picture or artifact related to your search.    Please contact us at 707-334-0675 or president@gsvb.org if you are interested in attending

Elizabeth Swanay O’Neal, Certified Genealogist®, is a researcher, writer, educator, and national genealogical speaker. Her specialties include methodology, technology, and online research resources.

Elizabeth has studied at the National Institute for Genealogical Research (NIGR, now known as GenFed) in Washington, DC; the Forensic Genealogy Institute (FGI) in Dallas, Texas; and the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is the President of the Second Life Virtual Genealogical Society; Director of the NGSQ Study Groups program; and a Genealogy Consultant for the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Additionally, Elizabeth serves as the Reviews Editor for the APGQ.

As a family history lecturer, Elizabeth has given presentations for Legacy Family Tree Webinars, RootsTech, the Federation of Genealogical Societies, the Utah Genealogical Association, and many others. Her professional memberships include the Board of Certification for Genealogists (BCG), the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG), the Genealogical Speakers Guild, and she is an active member of the public speaking club Toastmasters International.

Since 1987, Elizabeth has made it her goal to research, share, and preserve her family stories. She is a co-host of the Branching Out Genealogy Podcast (https://branchingout.show) and the author of the family history lifestyle website Heart of the Family™ (https://www.thefamilyheart.com). Her mission is to help others make the past part of their present.

 

Finally Get Organized: Conquer the Clutter Using Your Natural Learning Style

Tried every organizing system for your family history and none of them stuck? That’s because most advice assumes that everyone learns the same way. Spoilers: they don’t, and neither do you. This talk helps you identify your natural learning style and gives you brain-based organizing strategies built specifically for it. Learn how you learn, and finally get organized with a system that works the way your brain does.