Family History Class

Facilitated by Roger Prince, a CGS member and volunteer at the OFSC, Roger became interested in family history back in 1989 when he asked his parents who all the ancestors in the unlabeled pictures were.. He has published two papers in the NEHGS Register on the English origins of Robert Prince, his 1630s immigrant ancestor. […]

This session is a short chat for 15 mins. to discuss some of the newest AI tips you might be able to use in your Genealogy research. It will be facilitated by one of our OFSC staff members. IN PERSON ONLY (NO ZOOM). 

Not sure how to start researching your family history? This class gives an overview, with practical tips on how to tackle it. We'll discuss starting points, finding your focus, and getting your information organized. The class looks at the basic records everyone needs for genealogy research, including censuses and vital records (birth, marriage, and death), […]

This session will be facilitated by Esta Weaver, one of the Center’s volunteer staff members. Esta has been researching her family for more than 50 years, especially her Norwegian, Swedish, German and English roots. These SIG sessions are sponsored jointly by the California Genealogical Society and the Oakland FamilySearch Center. IN PERSON ONLY (NO ZOOM).

This session will be facilitated by Jared Weaver, one of the Center’s volunteer staff members. Jarod has been researching his family for 40 years, especially his Danish, English and his early pioneer Ancestry in Utah. These SIG sessions are sponsored jointly by the California Genealogical Society and the Oakland FamilySearch Center. IN PERSON ONLY (NO […]

Rootstech VIDEO series - Getting Started Part 2: Record types and when to use them. IN PERSON ONLY (NO ZOOM).

This session is a short chat for 15 mins. to discuss some of the newest AI tips you might be able to use in your Genealogy research. It will be facilitated by one of our OFSC staff members. IN PERSON ONLY (NO ZOOM). 

Rootstech VIDEO series - Getting Started Part 2: Record types and when to use them. IN PERSON ONLY (NO ZOOM).

Rootstech VIDEO series - Analyzing data, making good decisions. IN PERSON ONLY (NO ZOOM). Use Your Phone for Genealogy/Family History And Discover Resources for Continued Learning

This session is a short chat for 15 mins. to discuss some of the newest AI tips you might be able to use in your Genealogy research. It will be facilitated by one of our OFSC staff members. IN PERSON ONLY (NO ZOOM).