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| Francisca Benicia Carillo de Vallejo (1815-1891) was born into a prominent family at the Presidio of San Diego in 1815. She married Mariano Vallejo in 1832. The following year, the young couple was posted to the Presidio in San Francisco. The city of Benicia was named in her honor. Photo courtesy of the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum. |
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Thursday, November 5
Lost Canadians, Border Crossings, and Citizenship by Descent (Speaker Series)
1:30 pm Via Zoom
Genealogy Society of Vallejo-Benicia's November 5th speaker is Kathryn Lake Hogan .
Her topic is "Lost Canadians, Border Crossings, and Citizenship by Descent"
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.
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.
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Thursday, December 3
Holiday Pot Luck and Elections (Annual Holiday Meeting)
12:00 pm Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum
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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
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Thursday, January 7, 2027
Finally Getting Organized (Speaker Series)
1:30 pm Via Zoom
Genealogy Society of Vallejo-Benicia's Janurary 7th speaker is Elizabeth Swanay O’Neal.
Her topic is: Finally Get Organized: Conquer the Clutter Using Your Natural Learning Style
She is a 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.
Have you 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.
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.
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