John B. Frisbie
John B. Frisbie
General John Blackman Frisbie (1825-1909) was a native of New York. He married Epitana Vallejo in 1851 thus becoming the son-in-law of General Mariano G. Vallejo. He is considered to be the city of Vallejo's true founder due to his many efforts to promote the growth of the city. Photo courtesy of the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum.
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The Journey: Mapping Your Ancestors!
Thursday, October 1
The Journey: Mapping Your Ancestors!  (Speaker Series)
1:30 pm
Via Zoom
 
Genealogy Society of Vallejo-Benicia's October 1st speaker is Carla Zimowsk.
 
Her topic is "The Journey: Mapping Your Ancestors!"
 
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.
 
Carla Zimowsk blends her 25 years of IT management at Princeton University’s History Department with her 30+ years of genealogy experience. She holds a Masters in Information
Studies from Rutgers University, a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University and has been published in the Chicago Genealogist. Carla is owner of AncestorTech® LLC and specializes in teaching technology-focused genealogy classes.
 
 
GSVB Members will automatically receive a Zoom invitation that will be sent out a couple of days before the meeting.
 
Non-Members: If you are interested in attending, please send an e-mail to GSVBzoom@gmail.com to request a Zoom invitation. 
 
The Zoom meeting time is at 1:30 pm Pacific Time. 
 
The event is FREE.   All are welcome.
 
More information on the event can be found on the Genealogy Society of Vallejo-Benicia’s website at www.gsvb.org and Facebook page at www.facebook.com/GSVB.org