Sacramento Regional Family History Center, Exhibitor at Family History Day

Please welcome the Sacramento Regional Family History Center as an exhibitor at Family History Day at the California State Archives.

The wonderful world of genealogy is waiting for you at the Sacramento Regional Family History Center. The Center contains thousands of books. The collection is composed of family histories, dictionaries, how-to-do-books, major American and foreign reference materials, U.S. federal census indexes, local histories, printed parish and town records, and other typical archival records. The Center has free online access to the following internet sites:

• 19th Century British Library Newspapers Digital Archive
• Newspaper Archives
• Alexander Street Press – American Civil War Research Data
• Ancestry.com
• FindMyPast
• Fold3 (formerly Footnote)
• The Genealogist
• Genline Family Finder
• Godfrey Memorial Library
• Heritage Quest Online
• Historic Map Works Library Edition
• Paper Trail
• World Vital Records

Volunteer staff are ready to help direct you to the extensive resources held there. In addition to the library's collections, free genealogical classes and research assistance is available to the public. You can register for the classes at the Center or call 487-2090. Here is a summary of what's available:

• Family history research classes, afternoons and evenings
• Research assistance from the Sacramento German Genealogical Society
• Online Research Classes through the Family History Library
• Writer's Workshop

SAVE THE DATE!

Family History Seminar

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Seminar Information

8:30 am-3:45 pm

Stop by our exhibit at Family History Day and let us tell you more about the genealogical resources available at the Sacramento Regional Family History Center and the upcoming seminar.

Sacramento Regional Family History Center

2745 Eastern Avenue

Sacramento, California

Phone: (916) 487-2090

Email

Hours

Monday 10am—4:00pm (New!)

Tuesday 10am—9:00pm

Wednesday 10am—6:30pm

Thursday 10am—9:00pm

Friday 10am—4:00pm

 

 

 

Linda R. Lucky, Speaker at Family History Day

Please welcome Linda R. Lucky as a speaker at Family History Day at the California State Archives.

While Linda and her husband, Ed, have been the Directors of the Sacramento Regional Family History Center for over two years, Linda has been actively engaged in family history research for nearly 30 years. Her “cemetery” tours have taken her to England, Scotland, Utah, Idaho, and deep into the Louisiana swamps. She has taken her ancestral research back eight generations from the United States to Scotland, England, and Denmark.  Linda is a direct-line descendant of the Martin and Willie Handcart Companies of 1856 and is a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers.

Linda completed the National Genealogical Society (NGS) American Genealogy: Home Study Course in 2003.  In addition, she has completed all classes required for the Family History Certificate offered through Brigham Young University and is currently working on her certification from the Board of Certified Genealogists and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Family History.  Linda still works full time but often consults to help others link their families together.  She is a frequent speaker at the Sacramento Regional Family History Center and surrounding genealogy societies.  She is also a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, NGS, SVGHS, and Winn Parish (Louisiana) Genealogical Society.  Family History is her PASSION!

Linda R. Lucky will be presenting What’s New at FamilySearch.org?  FamilySearch is the largest genealogy organization in the world. Millions of people use FamilySearch records, resources, and services to learn more about their family history. For over 100 years, FamilySearch has been actively gathering, preserving, and sharing genealogical records worldwide. With nearly a billion searchable historical records, the new FamilySearch.org offers amazing possibilities for furthering your research. This class will spotlight tips and hints for making the most of this FREE website.