Root Cellar Genealogical Society Library, Exhibitor at Family History Day



Root Cellar Library remodeled with added shelving
for an expanded collection

 It is a pleasure to introduce the Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society Library and Sammie Hudgens, Root Cellar Librarian. The Library will be open for browsing and research at Family History Day at the California State Archives. Sammie and library docents will be on-hand to orient and assist visitors.

Sammie Hudgens has devoted many years to the growth and development of the Root Cellar Library. Her efforts speak for themselves – the Library is a treasure trove for family history researchers, for Root Cellar members and visitors alike. The Library contains over 5,000 volumes from nearly every state and many countries. There are more than 150 books on California alone, including the 1890 Great Registers for the whole state. The CD collection is well-over 150 and counting. The collection recently expanded as a result of two generous donations.

Below is a sampling of the research materials available to you at the Library:

• Revolutionary War Books
• Lists of Passengers, Emigration and Immigration for Germany, Ireland, Italy and Russia
• Periodicals from over 100 genealogical societies across the United States
• Root Cellar member-submitted materials such as Surname Cards, Pedigree Charts and Pioneer Certificates
• Publications containing data that Root Cellar volunteers have extracted from local records on subjects including state militia, coroner’s office, divorces, state prison convicts, and cemeteries. These extractions are also available for sale by Root Cellar.

The Library is maintained by Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society and is housed at the California State Archives on the 4th floor, the same location where Family History Day will be held. Be sure to come into the Library and browse awhile!

Root Cellar Genealogical Library

1020 “O” Street, 4th Floor

Inside the California State Archives Building

Sacramento, CA 95814

Open 9:30am – 4pm Monday - Friday

and the first Saturday of each month

(except holidays)



Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society, Exhibitor at and Co-Sponsor of Family History Day

Please welcome Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society as an exhibitor at and a co-sponsor of Family History Day at the California State Archives.

Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society was established in 1978 when its members found a common interest in the gathering and sharing of genealogical information. Since that time, the goal has been to help our members with genealogical research through education, the publication of information, and the preservation of records. Everyone sharing an interest in genealogy is welcome.

Stan Gilliam of the Sacramento Bee coined the name "Root Cellar" in his column in 1979, and with his permission, it became the official name of the organization.

Educational programs and activities abound for our members and visitors. Here's a peek at just a few:

• Monthly membership meetings and informal workshops for genealogical education
• The Preserves, a quarterly publication and Geni-Gram, an online monthly newsletter
• Genealogical Library housed on the 4th floor of the California State Archives
• Extraction Committee that transcribes local records held at the Center for Sacramento History
• Online presence with a website, blog, and Facebook page
• Annual seminar (see below) featuring a nationally-known genealogical expert

Save the Date!  Our Annual Spring Seminar featuring George G. Morgan will be on Saturday, March 31, 2012.  George is the author of nine books and literally hundreds of articles published in every genealogical magazine in North America and at websites including Ancestry.com.  He will be presenting four sessions:

• Bring Them Back to Life: Building an Ancestor Profile
• Push and Pull: The Reasons for Migration
• Sidestep Genealogy
• The Genealogist as CSI

Registration details will be posted on the Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society blog and website in 2012.  Please subscribe to the blog to receive the latest news.

The welcome mat is always out so check us out by attending a meeting or workshop. Of course, be sure to stop by our exhibit at Family History Day and let us help you with your research.

Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society

P.O. Box 265

Citrus Heights, CA 95611-0265

Email:  rootcellarsgs@gmail.com

Website: www.rootcellar.org/

Blog: http://rootcellarramblings.blogspot.com

John K. Jay, Speaker at Family History Day

Please welcome John K. Jay as a speaker at Family History Day at the California State Archives.

John K. Jay has been a member of Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society for the past decade.  He has been actively involved in genealogy for about 12 years.  He is a retired banker having served 40 years with Crocker Bank/Wells Fargo Bank.

Currently, John is the facilitator of the monthly workshops sponsored by Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society.  These workshops provide an interactive forum for members to help each other with "brick walls" and other research questions and challenges.

John K. Jay will be presenting VERY Basic DNA.  The class is an introduction to DNA presented at a very fundamental level and hopefully will help you begin to understand how DNA might become an important part of your genealogy tool bag.  Attend this class if you know very little about DNA and how it applies to genealogy.