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Thursday, December 29, 2022

An Interview with the DNA Doe Project – Identifying the Unknown Through Genetic Genealogy

 The DNA Doe Project is a an all-volunteer organization dedicated to using genetic genealogy to identify John and Jane Does. Working with law enforcement, they are able to find success even when the DNA was highly degraded. Their DoeFundMe program allows for public donations to solve cases when resources may not be otherwise available. 

We sat down with Margaret Press and Colleen Fitzpatrick, co-founders of the DNA Doe Project. They describe how the DNA Doe Project was formed, how they’ve learned to overcome obstacles (such as degraded DNA), the differences in working with Doe cases versus criminal cases, and what it means to them to be able to provide identities to the unknown.

To watch the video, hit here

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Ultimate List of DNA and Genetic Genealogy Terms (+ Free Download)

 To read the article in full, hit here by Family Tree Editors

The ABCs of DNA and Genetic Genealogy

Genetic genealogy and DNA testing is a frontier is brimming with the potential for answers. By examining your genes, scientists can tell whether you share an ancestor with someone, about how long ago that common ancestor lived, and your ethnic origins.

Autosomal DNA (also called atDNA or admixture DNA)

Genetic material inherited equally from mother and father. It’s genealogically useful for ancestry back through about five to seven generations. Beyond that, you may not have inherited enough DNA from any one ancestor for that person to be represented in your autosomal DNA.

If you’re new to genetic genealogy, autosomal DNA testing is probably what you’ve heard about. Ninety-nine percent of your DNA is autosomal. Both male and female children inherit autosomal DNA equally but randomly from both parents. Thus, siblings on average have 50 percent overlapping DNA (except for identical twins, whose DNA is 100 percent the same). First cousins have on average 25 percent overlapping DNA.

Details about atDNA

Based on the amount of autosomal DNA you share with a match, test results can tell you approximately how far back your common ancestor lived and estimate your relationship. It’s up to you to determine who that ancestor might be, by studying your DNA match list, comparing your genealogy info with your matches’, and doing paper research.  

Autosomal tests aren’t helpful farther back than five or six generations, though, because at that point you don’t have enough DNA from any one ancestor for it to be reflected on your test.  

Autosomal tests also express your ancestry in terms of percentages from various ethnicities or geographic origins, such as Scandinavian, British, Eastern European, etc. This breakdown depends on what “reference populations” the testing company compares your results to, so you might get different results from different companies. It’s a developing but promising field: With more research, companies are improving ethnicity estimates and can even use results to predict ancestors’ migration paths.   

Centimorgan (cM)

A measurement of the distance between genetic markers on the DNA based on the expected frequency of recombination with each generation. On average, one cM equals one million base pairs. In general, the more centimorgans you share with a genetic match, the closer your relationship (although individuals related through multiple ancestors also may share a high number of centimorgans).

More terms online

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Monday, December 26, 2022

Meet Up at "The Juan Matias Sanchez Adobe Museum" for the Battle of Rio San Gabriel Reenactment Saturday, January 7, 2023 11:00am


 Please join us at a "Meet Up" to watch the Battle of the Rio San Gabriel at the The Juan Matias Sanchez Adobe Museum in Montebello, California. The event is a no host. If you haven't seen the Adobe and the heritage of the museum, this is the time to do so.

How to Store Old Books and Magazines in 6 Steps

 To read this article in full, hit here by Denise May Levenick for Familytree Magazine.

Photos and papers dominate most genealogy collections, and we usually think of expensive items like jewelry or watches when imagining precious heirlooms. But your family history collection might well include your ancestors’ books, magazines and other bound, made-for-the-public materials.

Here’s how to preserve old books and magazines, be they your grandfather’s copy of War and Peace or your aunt’s collection of Time magazines. The advice below also applies to publications like city directories, or keepsakes like family Bibles.

1. Keep Books and Magazines Off the Ground

A quote attributed to Dr. Seuss advises, “Fill your house with stacks of books/In all the crannies and all the nooks. Seuss knew a thing or two about storing books—cool, dark crannies and nooks (including bookshelves, closets, cupboards, and cabinets) are all good places to preserve a precious personal library. Don’t pile—elevate.

Keep books off the floor, where dust, pet hair, or flooding can cause damage, and be mindful of light from lamps or windows that can cause irreversible damage to covers and pages. Books in good condition can be stored vertically or flat on sturdy shelves. If you must stack, avoid tall piles that exert extreme pressure on the bottom volumes, potentially weakening the binding or spine.

2. Handle the Publications with Care

Wash your hands before working with your collection. Don’t grab a book by the spine when removing it from a shelf; fabric bindings fade, and leather bindings become dry and cracked. Instead, move the books on either side of it to create some space, then lightly pinch the covers of the book with your thumb and forefinger.

To view the inside pages, cradle the book on a soft pillow to avoid cracking and damaging the binding.

3. Lightly Clean Books, but Hire Professionals for Repairs

You can clean dusty books with a vacuum’s brush attachment or an artist’s brush. Never try to repair a book’s bind or pages with adhesive tape. Consult a book conservator for help with foxing, broken spines, and torn pages; find one through the American Institute for Conservation.

4. Get the Right Storage Supplies

Use dust covers or slipcases to protect special books from light and dust damage, or cover them with acid-free archival paper or polyester book jackets. Store each book individually, in a fitted acid-free box. If the box is too large, add a bit of crumbled acid-free tissue so the book fits snugly.

For magazines, remove any staples and stack the issues (perhaps each encased in a polyester-archival magazine sleeve, to prevent handling damage) in a same-size acid-free archival box.

Place book and magazine boxes flat in a dark closet, cabinet or drawer. Look for archival supplies at sites like Gaylord Archival.

5. Avoid Pests and Humid Places

Take extra precaution. Modern magazines, with their photo-heavy glossy pages that tend to stick together when damp, should especially be stored in locations with consistent humidity and temperature.

“Bookworms” might be people who loves books, but literal pests like booklice pose a threat to your old volumes. Place insect traps near book and magazine storage, and check regularly for any pests who love to eat up pages.

6. Do Not Laminate Pages

If you or your ancestor was featured in a magazine or book, don’t be tempted to preserve the event by laminating the page or encasing it in resin on a wooden block. Instead, scan the page, print in full color, and frame for display. It’s a simple and inexpensive solution that protects the original and shares the news with your entire family.


Sunday, December 25, 2022

Seasons Greetings

 Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year!



Thursday, December 22, 2022

Build Your Family Tree with DNA

 To watch this video in full, hit here

Diahan Southard shares how you can create your family tree with just your DNA with Lisa Louise Cooke. Also: learn about how DNAPainter.com can help you better understand your DNA test results and what tools you can use to more effectively tell your ancestors’ stories.


Article written by Anthony Ray was published.

Past GSHA-SC member, Anthony Ray, stated he was very humbled and excited to receive his copy of the California Missions Foundation's journal "Boletín" in which his article on the Higuera family was included - his first published work. The journal, he stated, is beautifully designed and features several other well-written and researched articles.


If any of our members have the news that their article was publish, please pass along the information

Monday, December 19, 2022

How to Pass On Research: What to Include in Your “Genealogy Will”

 To read this article in full, hit here By Denise May Levenick via FamilyTreeMagazine

We genealogists spend most of our time digging into the past. But, at some point, it’s a good idea for us to turn around and look into the future of those well-documented family trees and heirlooms.

Modern estate-planning professionals offer guidance for passing on our homes and financial assets to the next generation. Sadly, family treasures and genealogy research are often omitted from any formal bequest.

Without a legacy plan, your carefully documented family tree may wither and die. And the boxes of old photos and documents you’ve spent a lifetime curating could be shipped off to an antiques dealer. The old adage “You can’t take it with you” mocks every researcher without a plan for the future of their genealogy life work.

Begin planning for the future of your genealogy by creating your own “genealogical will” or genealogy codicil. Such a document doesn’t need to be complicated, nor is it expensive to make. Another option is including language in your existing will—you do have a will, right?—that grants authority over digital assets. The right details in any of the aforementioned allow your representative to access email, Facebook, etc., should it be necessary.

If you’ve inherited a family home or estate, you can understand the challenge of trying to honor a loved one’s wishes. Your family and heirs will appreciate your thoughtfulness in taking time to share yours. And you’ll rest assured that your digital life will be respectfully handled after you’re gone.

This guide will show you how to create a genealogy will or codicil: how to organize your materials, and what items and accounts to include in it.

What is a Codicil?

A will is straightforward-enough to understand. But what’s a codicil? A codicil to a last will and testament is an amendment or addition to the document, says California trusts and estates attorney Scott T. Holman. Like a will, a codicil should be witnessed by two disinterested parties. Holman recommends having the document prepared by an attorney to ensure its validity so your last wishes are fulfilled as you intended.

Step 1: Organize Your Research

Step 2: Consider Physical Genealogy Assets

Step 3: Include Digital Genealogy Assets
and more

Friday, December 16, 2022

My DNA Results Arrived! Now What? (Zoom) Monday, January 9, 2023 1pm PST

In the past, our organization has helped with the promotion of webinars that are open to the general public. Even though we are a Hispanic genealogy group, we promote the education and knowledge that one may obtain from these presentations. Who knows if your ancestors may have some connection to these areas. Since they are free online free, we are letting our members know that these courses are available to you if you sign in and register before hand. Information to see the streaming live are below.

Genealogist Mary Eberle will provide practical actions you can take to understand how your DNA results can help your family history research.

You will learn the different types of DNA for genealogical research, with a focus on autosomal DNA; why ethnicity estimates are just that: estimates, a basic method for figuring out who your DNA matches are; and how your DNA matches can help your family research.

To register for the event, please hit here




Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Do I REGRET my DNA test results reveal?

The DNA tester made a video where she did a DNA test reveal and shared her results on YouTube. She never expected what would happen next. To watch the second video, hit here

A lot of people have commented and said that she look Asian. As a Mexican, this seemed strange to me, so she made a video called Why Do Some Mexicans Look Asian, (to watch the video, hit here) where she found some very interesting information about Asian immigration to Mexico and some of the reasons for why she might look Asian.

That video blew up! Lots of people were asking me to take a DNA test to see if she did have any ancestry.

She had never considered doing a DNA test before but thought that this would be an interesting video. This is the result:

The response to her DNA test reveal video shocked her. When her test results came back, it said that she was almost 100% indigenous native American DNA. Some people congratulated me on being an indigenous Mexican. 


Monday, December 12, 2022

GSHA-Utah December 17, 2022 9:30am PST "A Genealogical Meditation on the Conquest of California"

 


are invited to a Zoom meeting.

When: Dec 17, 2022 10:30 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)


Register in advance for this meeting:

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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. 

Join us in meeting Professor Charles Sepulveda and his amazing insight on Spanish history. 


Sunday, December 11, 2022

DNA Says I'm Not Mexican?

In this YouTube video, the expert, GeneaVlogger, reviews DNA  from a submitter who could not understand why the DNA kit did not tell him that he was Mexican. His explanation explains to the submitter what he looking at and how to interpret the results. To watch the video, hit here 

Thursday, December 8, 2022

American Society of Genealogists 2023 Grants for Continuing Genealogical Research Projects

The following announcement was written by the Fellows of the American Society of Genealogists (ASG):

The Fellows of the American Society of Genealogists are pleased to offer four more grant opportunities in support of important continuing genealogical research projects. These grants are intended to assist with those projects sitting unfinished (or unstarted) on every genealogist’s “back burner” for lack of financial aid to help cover researching and writing time, costs of copies, fees, travel, and other usual expenses associated with genealogical research and publication.

Each grant is for $2,500. Projects are not limited regarding subject, length, or format, but the value of the work to other researchers and institutions will be an important consideration. Examples of possible projects include, but are not limited to, compilation of single or extended family genealogies, transcriptions or translations of original documents, bibliographies, indexes, studies of ethnic groups, geographic locations, migration patterns, legal history, etc., using genealogical resources and methods. Publication is not required, but acknowledgement of the support from the American Society of Genealogists in any distribution of the project results is requisite. Fellows of the American Society of Genealogists are not eligible for these grants.

For further information about the grants and application forms, e-mail: acwcrane@aol.com, or write to:

ASG Continuing Grants

c/o Alicia Crane Williams, FASG 4 White Trellis

Plymouth MA 02360

Submission deadline: All applications for the 2023 grants must be received by March 1, 2023. 

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Celebrity Genealogy Show ‘Finding Your Roots’ Wants Your Family Mysteries

 Now that we have easy and open access to DNA testing, family mysteries are often mysteries no more. But for people across the globe, family trees remain an often murky subject.

It’s part of why celebrity genealogy shows are so gripping — don’t we all wish we could have a team of researchers and DNA experts at our disposal?

Since 2012, the PBS series “Finding Your Roots,” hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., has illuminated the family trees of public figures including actors, artists, musicians, journalists, filmmakers and activists. Gates, the Alphonse Fletcher university professor at Harvard University, is the director of the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research at Harvard. With the scholar at the helm, the show has shed light on the family histories of New Jersey celebrities including Queen Latifah, Nathan Lane and Paul Rudd.

Next, to celebrate the show’s 10th season on the air, “Finding Your Roots” producers are looking for regular people — yes, all you non-celebrities out there — to feature on the show. This will be the first time the series opens its resources up to fans and viewers who aren’t normally in the limelight.

Anyone interested in being featured on the show is asked to send in their family mysteries.

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Monday, December 5, 2022

Hispanic Genealogy Talk by Cynthia Rodriquez

If you haven't heard Hispanic Genealogy Talk is a podcast that will encourage others who are looking for their Hispanic ancestors, now is the time todo so. The episodes will include book recommendations, articles, History, interviews with Hispanic genealogists and others who have tips for the subscribers to help them on their journey of discovery. Cynthia Rodriquez is a member of  GSHA-SC society. 

To listen to hear her podcast hit here



Sunday, December 4, 2022

2o year celebration to amend and designate the Old Spanish Trail.

 Happy Anniversary!

20 years ago today the National Trails System Act was amended to designate the Old Spanish Trail as a National Historic Trail. For more information hit here December 4, 2002 to 2022. The trail era was 1829 to 1848.





Friday, December 2, 2022

Researching Mexican Families in Border Crossing Records

GSHA-SC member, Colleen Robledo Greene, wrote an essay on her blog on her article she had published thru NGS Magazine on line and can access offline thru Cal State Fullerton. To see her blog, hit here; to access the article which was originally published through NGS MAGAZINE (National Genealogical Society) hit here 

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Hispanic Naming Conventions: Dual Surnames

 


Our member, Colleen Robledo Greene, has added an important topic to genealogist on her website. To access it, please hit here To watch the video, hit here

Colleen Robledo Greene, MLIS, is a librarian, genealogist, historian, college educator, and tech nerd. She is a nationally recognized genealogy speaker and educator specializing in methodology, Mexican & Hispanic research, libraries and archives, and technology.

Colleen holds a Bachelor of Arts in History, a Masters of Library & Information Science, and a certificate in genealogical research from Boston University.  She is the Digital Literacy Librarian at California State University, Fullerton (see her digital literacy blog). Colleen is also a lecturer for the San Jose State University School of Information, where she teaches an online graduate-level U.S. genealogy course for future librarians and archivists, which focuses on the Genealogical Proof Standard.

Colleen has been researching her family history since her grandfather died in 1997. Most of her personal research focuses on Mexico, California, and Texas.


Monday, November 28, 2022

GSHA-SC General Meeting and Potluck Dec 3, 2022 10am PST


 Consider the taco, that favorite treat, a staple of Mexican and Mexican American cooking and an old standby on a Californian’s plate. The corn in the tortilla comes from Mexico, the cheese from the Sahara, the lettuce from Egypt, the onion from Syria, the tomatoes from South America, the chicken from Indochina, the beef from the steppes of Eurasia. The foods of the Southwest speak to the many cultures, native and newcomer, that make up our region. We’ll look at this blend of traditions in an entertaining talk that focuses on the making of a single taco as an emblem of hundreds and thousands of years of cultural interaction.


A Zoom invitation will be sent to all GSHA-SC members. Make sure you have a free Zoom account. Non-members must RSVP by emailing gshasocal@gmail.com

Saturday, November 26, 2022

"Digitizing Your Family History" presentation

 Here is the link to the "Digitizing Your Family History" presentation: Hit here. Feel free to share!

Friday, November 25, 2022

The History of Indigenous Veracruz and Puebla by John P. Schmal Dec., 3, 2022 1pm PST


 The present-day states of Veracruz and Puebla were both conquered by the Aztecs and, a century later, they were conquered by the Spaniards. In spite of this turmoil, both states have maintained significant indigenous populations up to the present day. In fact, in the 2010 census, Puebla and Veracruz contained more than half of all the Náhuatl speakers in Mexico. Using a PowerPoint presentation, genealogist John Schmal will discuss the indigenous people that inhabited both states from 1500 to the present day.

To register for this event, hit here

Thursday, November 24, 2022

Happy Thanksgiving!

 From all of us at GSHA-SC to you,

 have a Happy Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Calling all Finding Your Roots Fan!

 Calling ALL #FindingYourRoots fans! For the first time in our show’s history, we are looking for one of YOU to join our season 10 lineup!

We want to hear about your family’s genealogical mystery that needs help solving. Go to findingyourrootscasting.com to learn more about how you can enter to be a guest on Finding Your Roots!

Its Black Friday!

 Look to gather discounts on genealogy supplies, software, and DNA kits. Take advantage now.

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Learning to Research Spanish Ancestors

 To watch this video, hit here WikiTree put together an excellent video to assist the viewer 

Do you have ancestors to research that live in a country with Spanish as its primary language? If so, this presentation may be just what you need! Mindy will be presenting a tutorial on abstracting information from Spanish records for people that don't speak, or read, the language. The tutorial she presents is on WikiTree.com and can be accessed at any time 

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Your DNA Secrets Revealed! hosted by Diahan Southard

 The show is Your DNA Secrets Revealed, and it premieres on PBS stations across the United States beginning November 26, 2022. It communicates all the things we value in family history and DNA testing. It showcases a wide range of experiences, and helps us see the transformation that learning about your family can bring. I love how this show doesn’t focus just on the moment of discovery, but catches up with these families later, too, to see how this information has impacted them long-term.

This show will only show up on your local PBS station if they include it in their programming. If you live in the United States, will you take a moment to contact your local PBS station and tell them you hope they’ll show Your DNA Secrets Revealed? Click the button below, then click "PBS Station Finder" to find the nearest PBS station and their contact information.






Tuesday, November 15, 2022

GSHA-Utah Brief history of the Division of State History Nov 19, 2022 9:30am PST


 You are invited to a Zoom meeting.

When: Nov 19, 2022 10:30 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)


Register in advance for this meeting:

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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.


Monday, November 14, 2022

‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ Reboot In Limbo At NBC After One Season

 Who Do You Think You Are?, the rebooted genealogy docuseries, is the latest unscripted series to find itself in limbo.

Deadline understands that the network has parked the show, which returned in July after nearly 10 years after it first aired on NBC, with no current plans for a second season. A final decision is expected to come in early 2023.

The show comes from exec producers Lisa Kudrow and Dan Bucatinsky.

It follows an increasing trend in non-scripted television where shows aren’t officially canceled but rather shelved with no plans to return. Unlike scripted shows, which require options with cast, many networks no longer feel the need to immediately cancel non-scripted series outright as they could potentially bring them back down the line as Fox did with dance format So You Think You Can Dance, which returned after three years off air.

To read more of the story, hit here


Saturday, November 12, 2022

Genealogy Garage: Researching at The Huntington Library. Saturday, Nov 19, 2022 11:00 am to 12:30 pm PST

  In the past, our organization has helped with the promotion of webinars that the Los Angeles Public Library's Genealogy Garage puts on for the general public. Even though we are a Hispanic genealogy group, we promote the education and knowledge that one may obtain from these presentations. Who knows if your ancestors may have some connection to these areas. Since the courses are free in person and possibly online via YouTube or Facebook, we are letting our members know that these courses are available to you if you sign in to YouTube or Facebook. For more information, please communicate with the Library directly. 


The Huntington Library is a world-renowned institution that has one-of-a-kind resources for genealogy research. Recently, it has eased its access policy to include EVERYONE--find out what they offer and how you can visit! We'll have one or more of their librarians telling us about all that is new (and very old)! 

Friday, November 11, 2022

Genealogy site data breach: See if your info was leaked

 To read more of this story, hit here


There is something magical about discovering where you come from and how your ancestors migrated around the globe. There are several websites where you can build a complete family tree, with Ancestry.com, My Heritage and FamilySearch being the most well-known.

In most cases, you create a free profile and start adding family members. Then, you get additional tools that can help with your search for a monthly fee. Unfortunately, one of the most popular genealogy sites has been the victim of a massive data breach. This could put your information in danger.

Read on to learn how hackers breached one of the largest genealogy websites and what you can do about it.

Here’s the backstory

FamilySearch, operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, revealed that it detected an unauthorized network intrusion that might affect personal data users provided.

In an email statement to users, FamilySearch explains that the data breach happened in March this year but had to keep it under wraps pending an investigation. The instruction from law enforcement to keep the breach confidential was lifted this week, prompting the service to reveal the breach.

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With thousands of users’ data and family tree information hanging in the balance, FamilySearch claims that law enforcement authorities believe the risk is minimal. We’re not sure why it claims not to be a big deal. It is!

Potentially impacted details include:

Username

Full name

Gender

Email address

Birthdate

Mailing address

Phone number

Preferred language

This is the type of information criminals need to commit identity fraud.

The FamilySearch email claims that a state-sponsored hacker group possibly launched the breach. It said that U.S. federal law enforcement authorities suspect this intrusion was part of a pattern of state-sponsored cyberattacks aimed at organizations and governments worldwide.

What you can do about it

There are a few things that you can do to minimize any potential fallout. FamilySearch recommends that you remain vigilant about the security of your data and check your other accounts for strange activity.

Here are more steps to take:

Change your FamilySearch password immediately. You should regularly change your passwords at least once every three months. And create passwords that are not easy to crack.

Beware of phishing emails hitting your inbox. Scammers piggyback on breaches by sending malicious emails to trick you into clicking their links that supposedly have important information. Look out for strange URLs, return addresses and spelling/grammar errors. It’s good practice to never click on links or attachments in unsolicited emails or text messages.

Keep an eye on your banking statements for any unusual transactions. If you see anything strange, notify your bank immediately.

Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for all your online accounts that offer it. This will make it more difficult for hackers to access your accounts. 

Check haveibeenpwned.com. Enter your email address into this online database to reveal which data breaches you might be involved in.

Always have a trusted antivirus program updated and running on all your devices. We recommend our sponsor, TotalAV. Get an annual plan with TotalAV for only $19 at ProtectWithKim.com. That’s over 85% off the regular price!

Never use the same credentials for multiple online accounts. If you did use the same password for FamilySearch as another account, change them all ASAP.

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Digital digging to ID your DNA matches

Where would we all be without internet search engines and social media?

If I couldn’t hit up Google with all my need-to-knows, or ask my Facebook friends for advice and recommendations, I’d be stuck with trial and error. It’d be like living in 1992 instead of 2022…

So if you’d like to know how you can make the most of the digital age, come to our webinar to discover the easiest ways to identify your best DNA matches with a little digital digging!

To participate and watch this webinar, hit here




Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Newspapers in Mexico by Lisa Medina Friday Nov 18, 2022 11am PST

 Join Lisa Medina on her topic on Mexico Newspapers. Did you know that there are hundreds of Mexican newspapers available in an online searchable database dating back to the 18th century? Learn tips and tricks for adding the Hemeroteca Nacional Digital de México (HNDM) to your list of sources for Mexican research, as well as a few other online collections of newspapers from México. To register for the event, hit here



Monday, November 7, 2022

Finding Family Facts Zoom presentation Monday, November 14, 2022 1:30pm PST

You have the chance to take an offer in an online beginner’s genealogy class the second Monday of every month, taught by Rhonda Stewart, a local history and genealogy expert. Participants will learn how to use online databases and city directories, as well as how to archive family documents. Jump-start your genealogy research with this fun and creative way to learn about the past. If you like the class, each month will offer a new subject.


For details and registration please hit here


Sunday, November 6, 2022

Cuentos are Conejos Dios Mio! They are Everywhere by Karen Cordova-- Saturday, Nov 12, 2022 10:00am PST

 


Register in advance for this meeting:

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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.


Saturday, November 5, 2022

Lunch & Learn Change in program Saturday, Nov 12, 2022 1:00pm PDT

 In the past, our organization has helped with the promotion of webinars that the SCGS' Genealogy Lunch and Learn puts on for the general public. Even though we are a Hispanic genealogy group, we promote the education and knowledge that one may obtain from these presentations. Who knows if your ancestors may have some connection to these areas. Since they our free online via YouTube or Facebook, we are letting our members know that these courses are available to you if you sign in to YouTube or Facebook. Information to see the streaming live are below.



Please register at least one-hour ahead for the FREE SCGS Lunch and Learn Education program - on November 12, 2022 at 1:00 PM PDT  

Join this webinar from your computer, tablet or smartphone. Please register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2449169167530692880 

Friday, November 4, 2022

Finding your Roots in Mexico by John Schmal Saturday, November 12, 2022 1:00pm PST


 FINDING YOUR ROOTS IN MEXICO

(Nov. 12, 1:00 P.M. – In Person & By Zoom)

by John P. Schmal

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022 – 1: P.M. 

WHERE: Los Angeles Family Search Library 

ADDRESS: 10741 Santa Monica Blvd., West Los Angeles, CA 90025, Training Room 1

Also By Zoom Session 

To register for the Zoom Session, go to the following link:

https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJclcO-spj8sEtJDJ0h0siCZ0EV5UFAo4s3k?fbclid=IwAR3_4DXFABt3Z4a9ux-rcTlYxn-_cN588owm-XRcXW-6plgerpqwkRBZUw4


Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Digitizing Your Family History (Zoom) Nov 10, 2022 5pm PST

 Learn how to digitize and preserve family videos, photographs, papers, and more with the library's Digital Media Labs and technology you can use at home. Register to get a Zoom link for the program. To register for the event, hit here



Sunday, October 30, 2022

Lunch & Learn October 8, 2022 1:00pm to 3:10pm PDT

In the past, our organization has helped with the promotion of webinars that the SCGS' Genealogy Lunch and Learn puts on for the general public. Even though we are a Hispanic genealogy group, we promote the education and knowledge that one may obtain from these presentations. Who knows if your ancestors may have some connection to these areas. Since they our free online via YouTube or Facebook, we are letting our members know that these courses are available to you if you sign in to YouTube or Facebook. Information to see the streaming live are below. Join this webinar from your computer, tablet or smartphone. Join this webinar from your computer, tablet or smartphone. Please register at:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2449169167530692880


After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. 




Friday, October 28, 2022

The Spanish Empire Parts 1 to 4

 A great video giving you the history of the Spanish Empire. To watch the video hit here.


It's 1492. Christopher Columbus lays the foundations of the Spanish Empire. Soon better men than him consolidate Spanish Power in the Caribbean. In 1522 Ferdinand Magellan circumnavigates the World. Hernan Cortes completes the Conquest of Mexico in 1521, and Francisco Pizarro that of the Inca Empire in 1533. In 1561 Miguel Lopez de Legazpi consolidates Spanish rule in the Philippines. In 1546 silver is discovered in Potosi and Zacatecas, ushering in the golden age of the Spanish Empire. But troubles in Europe spill over to the Americas as more powerful states take chunks of the Spanish Empire. After the Napoleonic Wars independence movements sweep the Spanish from America. By the 21st century Spain looses all former colonies except the Canaries and enclaves in North Africa.

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

History of Spain - Documentary

 In this video, we explore the amazing history of Spain. To watch the video, hit here


Saturday, October 22, 2022

Video Tutorials on How to Use FamilySearch

This is an excellent site to begin and learn how to start your journey in Genealogy. To gather more information, please hit here

 Where to Start My Genealogy?

How and where to begin your genealogy journey can seem overwhelming. A first step is figuring out which online genealogy databases and tree-hosting sites to use. Before you dive into a database or pay to create a family tree that may already exist, let RootsTech's classes introduce you to FamilySearch.org, and discover how to use FamilySearch.


What Is FamilySearch?

FamilySearch’s mission is to help everyone in the world discover their family history by providing a free website with tools such as the largest, completely free genealogy database and a global tree that anyone can join or search. Look for your family’s records in FamilySearch.org’s massive database. These world-spanning record collections are the result of decades of on-going global imaging and indexing.

You can also search and join the world’s tree, which is a collaborative, world-wide effort to create one world-encompassing tree that connects everyone. The tree grows bigger every day. So far, this crowdsourcing project has identified over a billion deceased individuals by family relationships. Learn which of your family members are already profiled on the tree and how to add others.

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

RootsTech 2023, Registration is open!


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Friday, October 14, 2022

Autosomal DNA, Y-DNA and mitochondrial DNA tests: what's the difference?

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Debbie Kennett explains the difference between autosomal, Y-DNA and mitochondrial DNA tests to help with your family history research

DNA testing is increasingly important in family history research, allowing family historians to break down brick walls and discover new relatives. But did you know that there are three different types of test - autosomal DNA, Y-chromosome DNA (Y-DNA) and mitochondrial DNA? Here, we explain what they’re used for, and how each one can help you with your family history research.

Autosomal DNA: What is it?

What is autosomal DNA testing?

The autosomal DNA test is the most common commercial DNA test. The most popular autosomal DNA test in the UK is sold by Ancestry and this has led to it having a very large matching DNA database, but other companies such as Living DNA and MyHeritage also offer autosomal DNA test kits.

An autosomal DNA test can be taken by both males and females.

Autosomal DNA is contained in the autosomes that we inherit from both of our parents. The autosomes are the chromosomes other than the two sex chromosomes (X and Y) which contain most of our DNA sequences and genes.

Autosomes come in pairs. We receive one set of 22 autosomes from our mother and one set of 22 autosomes from our father. Before the DNA is passed on it is shuffled up in a process known as recombination. The DNA we inherit from our parents is therefore a patchwork of DNA from all four of our grandparents.

What will an autosomal DNA test tell you?

An autosomal DNA test will put you into a matching DNA database and give you a list of genetic relatives who could be related on any ancestral line. Ancestry's DNA database is the largest and can a high likelihood of matches. It will also give you a biogeographical ancestry or 'ethnicity' estimate. Living DNA has partnered with various academic projects giving it excellent biogeographical accuracy for the UK as well as some other areas. MyHeritage also has a strong European and Jewish database.

How do autosomal DNA tests work?

Autosomal DNA tests identify your cousins and other distant family by looking at the number and size of shared DNA segments. In general, the more segments that are shared and the longer the segments the closer the relationship.

Autosomal DNA tests can accurately identify relationships up to the second cousin level, but it is more difficult to verify relationships beyond about five or six generations because of the wide range of possible relationships and the limitations of genealogical research. If you only share a single small segment your match could be your fifth cousin or your fifteenth cousin, but we have no way of knowing which is which.

With DNA testing it always helps to start with the known to get a feel for how the tests work and then work out to the unknown. You should try and encourage as many close relatives to test as possible. If you test your parents you will be able to partition your matches onto the paternal and maternal sides. If your first or second cousins test then you will know that any matches you share with your cousins must be related through your common grandparents or great grandparents. The more matches you are able to confirm with known relatives the easier it becomes to work out the unknown relationships. Always focus on your top matches where you stand the best chance of making connections.

Y-DNA: What is it?

What is Y-DNA testing?

Y-chromosome DNA (Y-DNA) is passed on by a father to his sons, and the transmission usually follows the inheritance of surnames. Unlike an Autosomal DNA test, the Y-DNA test can only be taken by males. Females will need to find a suitable candidate for a Y-DNA test such as their father, brother, uncle or cousin.

What will a Y-DNA test tell you?

Tracing your male line using Y-DNA testing will help you verify existing research, explore which different surname lineages are related and investigate variant spellings. Y-DNA test results are best co-ordinated within a structured surname project where the results can be clustered into “genetic families”. Y-DNA can also be used to trace illegitimate lines. A match with a different surname might provide a clue to the identity of the biological father. FamilyTreeDNA is the market leader for Y-DNA testing and is used by many one-name studies.

How do Y-DNA tests work?

Y-DNA tests test markers known as STRs (short tandem repeats). These are repeating sequences of DNA letters. The number of repeats is added up and for each marker you are given a number. Your numbers are compared with the other people in the testing company’s DNA database and you are given a list of your Y-DNA matches whose numbers most closely match yours. The 37-marker test is the standard entry-level Y-DNA test, but tests are also available at 67 and 111 markers as well as the Big Y-700 product launched by FamilyTreeDNA which now offers unprecedented levels of information.

A Y-DNA test also provides information about your deep ancestry through the haplogroup assignment. A haplogroup is a branch on the Y-chromosome tree. Each haplogroup has its own distinct geographical distribution. The haplogroup is predicted from the STR results but a more refined haplogroup assignment can be obtained by testing different types of markers known as SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms). Some companies include Y-DNA haplogroup information in their test but this can’t be used for genealogy purposes.

Mitochondrial DNA: What is it?

What is mitochondrial DNA?

Mitochondrial DNA is the chromosome found inside the mitochondria of each cell of your body. Children of both sexes inherit mitochondrial DNA from their mother. A mitochondrial DNA test can therefore be taken by both males and females, and is used to explore the direct maternal line. The most popular mitochondrial DNA test is offered by FamilyTreeDNA but Living DNA also includes basic mitochondrial haplogroup testing in its standard product.

What will a mitochondrial DNA test tell you?

It is not so easy to use mitochondrial DNA testing for family history because most women changed their surnames when they got married, making it harder to trace the maternal line and identify distant relatives using mitochondrial DNA. Furthermore, mitochondrial DNA mutates very slowly which means that, even if you have a very close match, the common ancestor might well have lived a thousand or more years ago.

Mitochondrial DNA can be helpful when used in combination with autosomal DNA testing to rule matches in or out on the matriline.

With a mitochondrial DNA test you will also get a haplogroup assignment, which will provide information about your deep ancestral origins on your matriline. The various haplogroups have distinct geographical distributions, and can sometimes provide important clues in their own right. For example, haplogroup M is commonly found in India, so if someone of British ancestry were to test with haplogroup M it would potentially open up a new line of enquiry in the former British India.


By Debbie Kennett, author of DNA and Social Networking



Thursday, October 13, 2022

Hispanic Research with Debbie Gurtler, Thursday, October 20, 2022 6pm PDT


 This is a must to join in to hear what is new in Hispanic Research and how to navigate their website to  help in your research. The presentation will highlight a variety of ways to search the vast collections of FamilySearch and demonstrate some innovations designed to help you to be more successful in your family history research. Members will receive their invitation. If you are not a member, please RSVP at the email gshasocal@gmail.com to receive yours. 

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

How to Build a Family Tree Totally for Free on Ancestry.com

To watch the video, hit here Connie Knox provides information on her blog.

Learn how to build your family tree for free on Ancestry.com. I’m going to show you how I built a family history tree back to the 1700’s, without spending a dime. No credit card required. No kidding. In this episode, I’ll show you step by step how to create a free family tree on Ancestry and have total control over it. There are thousands of records you can access, for free, on Ancestry.

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LINK TO 14 DAY FREE TRIAL AT ANESTRY: hit here

Monday, October 10, 2022

GSHA-Utah Zoom Presentation Saturday, October 15, 2022 9:30 Am PDT "The Higueras Complexities and Struggles of an Alta California Family"



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Sunday, October 9, 2022

Mario Lopez tidbit on his ancestry

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Actor and television host Mario Lopez uncovers new details about his grandfather’s immigration from Mexico in the 1950s on PBS’ Finding Your Roots with Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Saturday, October 8, 2022

Genealogy Garage: Learn about Genealogy in Espanol. Saturday, Oct 15, 2022 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in person


 In the past, our organization has helped with the promotion of webinars that the Los Angeles Public Library's Genealogy Garage puts on for the general public. Even though we are a Hispanic genealogy group, we promote the education and knowledge that one may obtain from these presentations. Who knows if your ancestors may have some connection to these areas. Since the courses are free in person and possibly online via YouTube or Facebook, we are letting our members know that these courses are available to you if you sign in to YouTube or Facebook. For more information, please communicate with the Library directly. 



 

Friday, October 7, 2022

Do you have Sephardic ancestry? Here's how to discover your connection to the Iberian Jews who fled religious persecution:

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David Mendoza shares tips on how to trace a family history connection to the Sephardic Jews who fled religious persecution in Spain and Portugal

Everyone has heard of the Spanish Inquisition. Less well known is that tens of thousands of Britons descend from their victims, because Oliver Cromwell invited Sephardic (Iberian) Jews to settle in England in 1656. This includes TV presenter Mark Wright, as he discovered on Who Do You Think You Are?

Who are the Sephardic Jews?

Sephardic Jews is the name for Jewish communities originally from the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal). In 1492 Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon issued the Alhambra Decree, banishing Jews from their territories. Sephardic Jews were persecuted by the Spanish Inquisition in the 16th and 17th centuries and many sought refugees overseas, in cities including Livorno in Tuscany, Amsterdam in the Netherlands, Altona near Hamburg and London. Many Sephardic Jews also travelled to colonised countries, and it was not uncommon for someone to be born, married and buried in three different countries, sometimes under three different names.

How to prove Sephardic ancestry

Many people’s starting point in researching Sephardic Jewish ancestry is the discovery of an ancestor with a Spanish or Portuguese (or sometimes Arabic or Hebrew) surname. The ancestor may not have been of Sephardic Jewish origin, but the possibility deserves investigation. The records of the Spanish and Portuguese Jews’ Congregation of London – now rebranded the S&P Sephardi Community – at the London Metropolitan Archives (LMA) can only be used with special permission, and most of the records are written in Portuguese. The vital records up to 1900 have been transcribed into the six-volume Bevis Marks Records (Oxford University Press), available at major libraries. However, some of the early birth and circumcision records are missing. A Jewish boy should be circumcised at eight days old. This was also required of adult men arriving in the community from the peninsula. Always keep an eye open for the word vindo, the Portuguese word for ‘arrival’.

Another useful record for tracing Sephardic Jewish ancestry is the ketubah, a marriage contract or prenuptial agreement. It includes the spouses’ and their fathers’ names, is written in Aramaic, and is signed by the groom. The bride and synagogue both receive a copy; the London synagogue copies survive, and can be accessed via volumes two and three of Bevis Marks Records.

Note that when Ashkenazi Jews from Germany and East Europe arrived in England, the Sephardim originally refused to marry them. This began to change in the late 18th century. Generally, a woman would join her husband’s community. The early records simply record these women as Tudescas (Portuguese for ‘Germans’), without stating their names.

In addition, the first action of a new Jewish community is to establish a cemetery. The Velho (Portuguese for ‘old’) off London’s Mile End Road opened in 1657 and functioned until 1733. The burial records were transcribed by RD Barnett in volume six of Miscellanies of the Jewish Historical Society of England (1962). The nearby Novo (Portuguese for ‘new’) cemetery operated between 1733 and 1913. Although much of the cemetery was destroyed in the 1970s, details of burials are in volume four of Bevis Marks Records. Burials in the community’s functioning cemeteries – at Hoop Lane and Edgwarebury in North London – can be consulted on the Hoop Lane Cemetery website. The functioning cemeteries are shared with other Jewish denominations, so check whether the burial is in the Spanish and Portuguese section. Sephardic Jewish gravestones are always flat.

Most members of the congregation were poor, supported by a small number of wealthy families. Perhaps your ancestor benefited? The accounts books (in the archive of the Bevis Marks Synagogue at LMA) have not been transcribed but include information such as the fintas (roughly ‘membership fees’) paid by the wealthy, and the handouts of clothes, coal, money and matzah (unleavened bread for Passover) to the poorer members. Records can be ordered by first name, either alphabetically or by its first mention in the Bible. As well as revealing your Sephardic Jewish ancestor’s social condition, the accounts can establish when they were in London. The mahamad (‘board’) kept detailed records, sometimes including information on legal cases and trade deals.

There is also a database of resources for researching Sephardic Jews and Crypto-Jews (Jews who outwardly lived as Christians to avoid persecution), including searchable lists of names, on the ASF Institute of Jewish Experience website.

Sephardic Jewish records in Amsterdam

When the London paper trail runs cold, it is often worth checking Amsterdam. The Portuguese-Jewish archive of Amsterdam, now in Amsterdam City Library, has mostly been digitised. The Amsterdam records follow the same format as London, but are much larger. As well as the vital records, the Souza Books are worth reviewing. These are records of families, ordered by head of household. Marriages in Amsterdam had to be registered with the civil authorities, and the couple had to state where they were born. This can be the key to unlocking a family’s Iberian history. In addition, the vast notarial archives of Amsterdam – an estimated 20 million pages – are now being digitised.

Sephardic Jewish records in Spain and Portugal

The first place to look in Spain and Portugal for Sephardic Jewish ancestors are the Inquisition records. Those of Portugal mostly survive, are well indexed, and many files have been scanned and are freely available. Unfortunately, the Spanish records are partially lost and poorly indexed. An Inquisition processo, or trial record, can be anything from a couple of pages to over a thousand, and can provide a treasure trove of information including a prisoner’s appearance, biography, religious knowledge, genealogy, their statements and confessions, and those of others. Also, the prisoner would sign their statements. To find an ancestor in the National Archive of Portugal's collection of digitised processo, try searching for someone's name plus the word judaismo.

Sephardic Jewish surnames

Tracing Sephardic Jewish surnames can be a challenge. In London and Amsterdam someone would use a Hebrew name, while in Spain and Portugal they used a Christian name. Also, in Spain and Portugal people traditionally have two surnames, one from each parent; in Spain the father’s comes first, and in Portugal the mother’s. A surname might be adopted from a grandparent. Spellings can vary between countries. A wife may take her husband’s surname. Some people use a single surname. Others might append a city name to a single surname, and cousins may share the same name. Still, diligent research can overcome these obstacles.

Can a DNA test show that you have Sephardic Jewish ancestors?

Autosomal DNA tests are best for finding more recent connections. Once you have gone back five or six generations, the amount of DNA you will have inherited from a specific ancestor makes it harder to connect it to the Sephardic community of the 18th century and beyond. Having said that, MyHeritage does claim that its DNA test recognises markers that suggest Sephardic ancestry. A more reliable test would be a Y-DNA test as this stays relatively unchanged from one male to the next. FamilyTreeDNA has two Sephardic groups, one for people with proven Sephardic ancestry and another for those who believe that they have Sephardic ancestry but where the family later converted.

For more support with researching Sephardic ancestors why not join The Sephardic Diaspora Facebook Group or for professional assistance contact David Mendoza via his website.

Monday, October 3, 2022

Tips for Triangulating Your DNA Matches

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This article is from Diahan Southard for Family Tree Magazine.

Triangulation is a broad term with application in many fields, from psychology to politics. In genetic genealogy, triangulation mirrors the process used by surveyors, who employ multiple triangles to help deduce the exact landscape of a particular area. Here’s how to use triangulation to your advantage when analyzing your DNA matches.

Genetic genealogists create triangles from groups of three autosomal DNA matches to get a better picture of how each member of the group is related to the others. Commonalities among the three individuals’ family trees may indicate shared ancestors. For example, if two group members have common Smith ancestors in Colonial Massachusetts, the third group member—who perhaps hasn’t yet reached that far back in her tree—might theorize she’s also connected to the Smiths and turn to traditional genealogical records to investigate.

You don’t have to be a DNA expert to start using triangulation to your advantage. You just have to have autosomal DNA test results from one of the four major testing companies (23andMe, AncestryDNA, Family Tree DNA or MyHeritage DNA), a known cousin with autosomal test results, and some shared matches. We’ll show you how to triangulate your way to family tree success.

Sunday, October 2, 2022

Women of the Pajarito Mesa Saturday, October 8, 2022 10am PDT presented by GSHA/FACC

 


GSHA is inviting you to a free Zoom and In Person meeting at the Heritage Museum, Pueblo, CO.

When: Oct 8, 2022 11:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

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Saturday, October 1, 2022

Lunch & Learn October 8, 2022 1:00pm to 3:10pm PDT

In the past, our organization has helped with the promotion of webinars that the SCGS' Genealogy Lunch and Learn puts on for the general public. Even though we are a Hispanic genealogy group, we promote the education and knowledge that one may obtain from these presentations. Who knows if your ancestors may have some connection to these areas. Since they our free online via YouTube or Facebook, we are letting our members know that these courses are available to you if you sign in to YouTube or Facebook. Information to see the streaming live are below. Please register at: 

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Friday, September 30, 2022

Cultural event--Adelina “Nina” Otero-Warren October 5, 2022 11am PDT

 Adelina “Nina” Otero-Warren became one of five women, and the first Hispanic American, depicted on a U.S. commemorative quarter in 2022.  On the occasion of the release of this commemorative coin, Dr. Nogar will speak on Ms. Otero-Warren’s life as a suffragette, education champion, cultural preservation advocate, businesswoman, and author. She achieved political prominence as an advocate for female and suffrage and as a promoter of Spanish/English and Native education and involvement in education and health efforts supporting nuevomexicanos. Her accomplishments included serving as the first female superintendent of Santa Fe County public schools and as a U.S. Indian Services inspector (1922-1924).  In 1922, she became the first Latina in the country to vie for a seat in the U.S. Congress.

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Dr. Anna María Nogar is Professor of Hispanic Southwest Studies in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of New Mexico. Her research projects examine early 20th century bilingual New Mexican writing as political engagement, and colonial-era transpacific cultural exchanges. She is the author of several books, including the award-winning Quill and Cross in the Borderlands: Sor María de Ágreda and the Lady in Blue, 1628 to the Present; El feliz ingenio neomexicano: Felipe M. Chacón and Poesía y prosa; Sisters in Blue/Hermanas de azul; A History of Mexican Literature; and the forthcoming books A History of Mexican Poetry and A History of the Mexican Novel.

 She serves on the advisory boards of the UNM Press and the Center for Regional Studies, in an elected capacity for the Modern Languages Association, and engages with community through public talks, book readings, podcasts, and radio interviews. 


Thursday, September 29, 2022

“An American Genocide: The United States and the California Indian Catastrophe, 1846–1873.” Thursday, Oct 6, 2022 7:00pm PDT


 Between 1846 and 1873, California’s Indian population plunged from perhaps 150,000 to 30,000. Benjamin Madley is the first historian to uncover the full extent of the slaughter, the involvement of state and federal officials, the taxpayer dollars that supported the violence, indigenous resistance, who did the killing, and why the killings ended. This deeply researched book is a comprehensive and chilling history of an American genocide. Madley describes pre-contact California and precursors to the genocide before explaining how the Gold Rush stirred vigilante violence against California Indians. He narrates the rise of a state-sanctioned killing machine and the broad societal, judicial, and political support for genocide. Many participated: vigilantes, volunteer state militiamen, U.S. Army soldiers, U.S. congressmen, California governors, and others. The state and federal governments spent at least $1,700,000 on campaigns against California Indians. Be-sides evaluating government officials’ culpability, Madley considers why the slaughter constituted genocide and how other possible genocides within and beyond the Americas might be investigated using the methods presented in this groundbreaking book.

THURSDAY

October 6, 2022

7:00 PM

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Benjamin Madley is associate professor of history, University of California, Los Angeles, where he focuses on Native America, the United States, and genocide in world history