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Chula Vista, California

"Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

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CVGS General Meeting
"The Mysterious Death of Anna T. McPhillips"
  • Talk by Thomas MacEntee
  • Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
  • Via Zoom









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CVGS Research Group

"Where We Find Solutions Together"

  • Led by Randy Seaver
  • Every 2nd Wednesday Monthly
  • Via Zoom


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CVGS DNA Interest Group

"Delving Deep Into DNA"

  • Led by Randy Seaver
  • Every 3rd Wednesday Monthly
  • Via Zoom











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CVGS Education

"Birth records, specifically, where they can be found and what we can learn from them"
  • Led by CVGS staff
  • Tuesday, Apr 16th @1pm
  • Bonita Library Community Room
  • Bring your laptop/tablet

Do you need help with your Genealogy Research?

Our society member and genealogy expert, John Finch, provides research help to CVGS members once a week, generally, at the Chula Vista Civic Center library Tuesday's from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please email John if you would like to meet with him!

jan27@cox.net


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Chula Vista Genealogical Society

We encourage membership in our Society to gain access to the wealth of knowledge and experience found here.


Upcoming events

  • CVGS Board meeting

    • Wednesday, May 01, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/98508766399?pwd=Q2lRNzYvQjNNZ1BXZzZTZmk0MktBZz09
    • Be the first
    Register

    Chula Vista Genealogical Society
    Chula Vista, California

    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

    CVGS Board Meeting



    The Board of Directors Meeting is held one day each month as stated in the ByLaws. The meeting is brought to order by the President of CVGS. A quorum of the Board of Directors shall be one-half plus one of the current Board Members. A quorum must be present to take a vote, and a simple majority shall enact a motion.

    Standing Rules for attending members:

    1. Non-Board Members may attend Board Meetings but may not vote and cannot participate in meeting discussions.
    2. If there is a point to discuss, they must contact the CVGS President at least five days before the meeting to be added to the agenda.
    3. They are allowed to speak for no more than four(4) minutes.

    The meeting will start at 12:00pm Pacific and is hosted by the President of CVGS. 

    Send all questions, concerns, or points of discussions to

    Karen Smith - presidentofcvgs@gmail.com

    Show details

  • CVGS Research Group

    • Wednesday, May 08, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/98187775009?pwd=YXZYZjN4bXc2UFljSS9TY2VKVGgvZz09
    • 15 registrants
    Register

    Chula Vista Genealogical Society
    Chula Vista, California

    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

    CVGS Research Group


    Join us for this monthly meeting and learn about genealogy news, tips and techniques and how they could help you in your genealogy research.

    The meeting will start at 12:00pm Pacific and will be led by our host Randy Seaver. 

    If you register for this event an email reminder containing a Zoom link to the meeting will be sent three days before the event. If you are not receiving the invitations, please contact Randy Seaver at:

    randy.seaver@gmail.com

    Admission is free for up to 100 participants, so register early.

    A handout will be available after the meeting and sent to all society members. For non-CVGS members, please email Randy if you attend the meeting and want the handout.

    Show details

  • CVGS DNA Interest Group

    • Wednesday, May 15, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/99990676225?pwd=VitOMXNMQStYbHhCa1cwTnUyR2cxZz09
    • 2 registrants
    Register

    Chula Vista Genealogical Society
    Chula Vista, California

    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

    CVGS DNA Interest Group



    Join us for the monthly Chula Vista DNA Interest Group Meeting. We will discuss basic DNA science and how it could help you in your genealogy research.

    The meeting will start at 12pm Pacific time and will be led by our host Randy Seaver. 

    If you register for this event, an email reminder containing a link to the Zoom meeting will be sent three days before the event. If you are not receiving the invitations, please contact Randy Seaver at:

    randy.seaver@gmail.com

    Admission is free for up to 100 participants, so register early.

    A handout will be available after the meeting and sent to all society members. For non-CVGS members, please email Randy if you attend the meeting and want the handout.



    Show details

  • CVGS Education Meeting

    • Tuesday, May 21, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Bonita-Sunnyside Library, 4375 Bonita Rd, Bonita CA, 91902
    Registration is closed
    Chula Vista Genealogical Society

    Chula Vista, California

    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

    CVGS Education Meeting




    Join the May class to work with fellow genealogists, ask genealogy questions and share your family tree generation chart. Working on basic genealogy skills and resources, this class can benefit any level of genealogist. Every Tuesday class is different, depending on the needs of the group. 

    The focus of this month’s class will be TBD.

    Bring your genealogy questions, genealogy difficulties and your family generation chart, if you have one (you can get help to create a family chart in class, if you don’t have one)

    One Tuesday of every month Chula Vista Genealogical Society hosts a FREE Genealogy Education Class from 1-3 p.m. at the Bonita-Sunnyside Library Community Room.  Bring your laptop or tablet.   If you don’t have one, you may be able to share with someone.

    Register at:

    https://chulavistagenealogysociety.wildapricot.org/


    Walk-ins are welcome


    For further information or questions, contact:

        Karen Smith:  presidentofcvgs@gmail.com

        Terri Seat:  programmgrofcvgs@gmail.com

    There is no Zoom meeting scheduled.

    Show details

  • CVGS Board meeting

    • Wednesday, June 05, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/98508766399?pwd=Q2lRNzYvQjNNZ1BXZzZTZmk0MktBZz09
    Registration is closed

    Chula Vista Genealogical Society
    Chula Vista, California

    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

    CVGS Board Meeting



    The Board of Directors Meeting is held one day each month as stated in the ByLaws. The meeting is brought to order by the President of CVGS. A quorum of the Board of Directors shall be one-half plus one of the current Board Members. A quorum must be present to take a vote, and a simple majority shall enact a motion.

    Standing Rules for attending members:

    1. Non-Board Members may attend Board Meetings but may not vote and cannot participate in meeting discussions.
    2. If there is a point to discuss, they must contact the CVGS President at least five days before the meeting to be added to the agenda.
    3. They are allowed to speak for no more than four(4) minutes.

    The meeting will start at 12:00pm Pacific and is hosted by the President of CVGS. 

    Send all questions, concerns, or points of discussions to

    Karen Smith - presidentofcvgs@gmail.com

    Show details

  • CVGS Research Group

    • Wednesday, June 12, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/98187775009?pwd=YXZYZjN4bXc2UFljSS9TY2VKVGgvZz09
    • 1 registrant
    Register

    Chula Vista Genealogical Society
    Chula Vista, California

    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

    CVGS Research Group


    Join us for this monthly meeting and learn about genealogy news, tips and techniques and how they could help you in your genealogy research.

    The meeting will start at 12:00pm Pacific and will be led by our host Randy Seaver. 

    If you register for this event an email reminder containing a Zoom link to the meeting will be sent three days before the event. If you are not receiving the invitations, please contact Randy Seaver at:

    randy.seaver@gmail.com

    Admission is free for up to 100 participants, so register early.

    A handout will be available after the meeting and sent to all society members. For non-CVGS members, please email Randy if you attend the meeting and want the handout.

    Show details

  • CVGS Education Meeting

    • Tuesday, June 18, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Bonita-Sunnyside Library, 4375 Bonita Rd, Bonita CA, 91902
    Registration is closed
    Chula Vista Genealogical Society

    Chula Vista, California

    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

    CVGS Education Meeting




    Join the June class to work with fellow genealogists, ask genealogy questions and share your family tree generation chart. Working on basic genealogy skills and resources, this class can benefit any level of genealogist. Every Tuesday class is different, depending on the needs of the group. 

    The focus of this month’s class will be TBD.

    Bring your genealogy questions, genealogy difficulties and your family generation chart, if you have one (you can get help to create a family chart in class, if you don’t have one)

    One Tuesday of every month Chula Vista Genealogical Society hosts a FREE Genealogy Education Class from 1-3 p.m. at the Bonita-Sunnyside Library Community Room.  Bring your laptop or tablet.   If you don’t have one, you may be able to share with someone.

    Register at:

    https://chulavistagenealogysociety.wildapricot.org/


    Walk-ins are welcome


    For further information or questions, contact:

        Karen Smith:  presidentofcvgs@gmail.com

        Terri Seat:  programmgrofcvgs@gmail.com

    There is no Zoom meeting scheduled.

    Show details

  • CVGS DNA Interest Group

    • Wednesday, June 19, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/99990676225?pwd=VitOMXNMQStYbHhCa1cwTnUyR2cxZz09
    • Be the first
    Register

    Chula Vista Genealogical Society
    Chula Vista, California

    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

    CVGS DNA Interest Group



    Join us for the monthly Chula Vista DNA Interest Group Meeting. We will discuss basic DNA science and how it could help you in your genealogy research.

    The meeting will start at 12pm Pacific time and will be led by our host Randy Seaver. 

    If you register for this event, an email reminder containing a link to the Zoom meeting will be sent three days before the event. If you are not receiving the invitations, please contact Randy Seaver at:

    randy.seaver@gmail.com

    Admission is free for up to 100 participants, so register early.

    A handout will be available after the meeting and sent to all society members. For non-CVGS members, please email Randy if you attend the meeting and want the handout.



    Show details

  • CVGS Board meeting

    • Wednesday, July 03, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/98508766399?pwd=Q2lRNzYvQjNNZ1BXZzZTZmk0MktBZz09
    Registration is closed

    Chula Vista Genealogical Society
    Chula Vista, California

    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

    CVGS Board Meeting



    The Board of Directors Meeting is held one day each month as stated in the ByLaws. The meeting is brought to order by the President of CVGS. A quorum of the Board of Directors shall be one-half plus one of the current Board Members. A quorum must be present to take a vote, and a simple majority shall enact a motion.

    Standing Rules for attending members:

    1. Non-Board Members may attend Board Meetings but may not vote and cannot participate in meeting discussions.
    2. If there is a point to discuss, they must contact the CVGS President at least five days before the meeting to be added to the agenda.
    3. They are allowed to speak for no more than four(4) minutes.

    The meeting will start at 12:00pm Pacific and is hosted by the President of CVGS. 

    Send all questions, concerns, or points of discussions to

    Karen Smith - presidentofcvgs@gmail.com

    Show details

  • CVGS Research Group

    • Wednesday, July 10, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/98187775009?pwd=YXZYZjN4bXc2UFljSS9TY2VKVGgvZz09
    • Be the first
    Register

    Chula Vista Genealogical Society
    Chula Vista, California

    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

    CVGS Research Group


    Join us for this monthly meeting and learn about genealogy news, tips and techniques and how they could help you in your genealogy research.

    The meeting will start at 12:00pm Pacific and will be led by our host Randy Seaver. 

    If you register for this event an email reminder containing a Zoom link to the meeting will be sent three days before the event. If you are not receiving the invitations, please contact Randy Seaver at:

    randy.seaver@gmail.com

    Admission is free for up to 100 participants, so register early.

    A handout will be available after the meeting and sent to all society members. For non-CVGS members, please email Randy if you attend the meeting and want the handout.

    Show details

  • CVGS Education Meeting

    • Tuesday, July 16, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Bonita-Sunnyside Library, 4375 Bonita Rd, Bonita CA, 91902
    Registration is closed
    Chula Vista Genealogical Society

    Chula Vista, California

    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

    CVGS Education Meeting




    Join the July class to work with fellow genealogists, ask genealogy questions and share your family tree generation chart. Working on basic genealogy skills and resources, this class can benefit any level of genealogist. Every Tuesday class is different, depending on the needs of the group. 

    The focus of this month’s class will be TBD.

    Bring your genealogy questions, genealogy difficulties and your family generation chart, if you have one (you can get help to create a family chart in class, if you don’t have one)

    One Tuesday of every month Chula Vista Genealogical Society hosts a FREE Genealogy Education Class from 1-3 p.m. at the Bonita-Sunnyside Library Community Room.  Bring your laptop or tablet.   If you don’t have one, you may be able to share with someone.

    Register at:

    https://chulavistagenealogysociety.wildapricot.org/


    Walk-ins are welcome


    For further information or questions, contact:

        Karen Smith:  presidentofcvgs@gmail.com

        Terri Seat:  programmgrofcvgs@gmail.com

    There is no Zoom meeting scheduled.

    Show details

  • CVGS DNA Interest Group

    • Wednesday, July 17, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/99990676225?pwd=VitOMXNMQStYbHhCa1cwTnUyR2cxZz09
    • Be the first
    Register

    Chula Vista Genealogical Society
    Chula Vista, California

    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

    CVGS DNA Interest Group



    Join us for the monthly Chula Vista DNA Interest Group Meeting. We will discuss basic DNA science and how it could help you in your genealogy research.

    The meeting will start at 12pm Pacific time and will be led by our host Randy Seaver. 

    If you register for this event, an email reminder containing a link to the Zoom meeting will be sent three days before the event. If you are not receiving the invitations, please contact Randy Seaver at:

    randy.seaver@gmail.com

    Admission is free for up to 100 participants, so register early.

    A handout will be available after the meeting and sent to all society members. For non-CVGS members, please email Randy if you attend the meeting and want the handout.



    Show details

  • CVGS Board meeting

    • Wednesday, August 07, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/98508766399?pwd=Q2lRNzYvQjNNZ1BXZzZTZmk0MktBZz09
    Registration is closed

    Chula Vista Genealogical Society
    Chula Vista, California

    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

    CVGS Board Meeting



    The Board of Directors Meeting is held one day each month as stated in the ByLaws. The meeting is brought to order by the President of CVGS. A quorum of the Board of Directors shall be one-half plus one of the current Board Members. A quorum must be present to take a vote, and a simple majority shall enact a motion.

    Standing Rules for attending members:

    1. Non-Board Members may attend Board Meetings but may not vote and cannot participate in meeting discussions.
    2. If there is a point to discuss, they must contact the CVGS President at least five days before the meeting to be added to the agenda.
    3. They are allowed to speak for no more than four(4) minutes.

    The meeting will start at 12:00pm Pacific and is hosted by the President of CVGS. 

    Send all questions, concerns, or points of discussions to

    Karen Smith - presidentofcvgs@gmail.com

    Show details

  • CVGS Research Group

    • Wednesday, August 14, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/98187775009?pwd=YXZYZjN4bXc2UFljSS9TY2VKVGgvZz09
    • Be the first
    Register

    Chula Vista Genealogical Society
    Chula Vista, California

    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

    CVGS Research Group


    Join us for this monthly meeting and learn about genealogy news, tips and techniques and how they could help you in your genealogy research.

    The meeting will start at 12:00pm Pacific and will be led by our host Randy Seaver. 

    If you register for this event an email reminder containing a Zoom link to the meeting will be sent three days before the event. If you are not receiving the invitations, please contact Randy Seaver at:

    randy.seaver@gmail.com

    Admission is free for up to 100 participants, so register early.

    A handout will be available after the meeting and sent to all society members. For non-CVGS members, please email Randy if you attend the meeting and want the handout.

    Show details

  • CVGS Education Meeting

    • Tuesday, August 20, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Bonita-Sunnyside Library, 4375 Bonita Rd, Bonita CA, 91902
    Registration is closed
    Chula Vista Genealogical Society

    Chula Vista, California

    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

    CVGS Education Meeting




    Join the August class to work with fellow genealogists, ask genealogy questions and share your family tree generation chart. Working on basic genealogy skills and resources, this class can benefit any level of genealogist. Every Tuesday class is different, depending on the needs of the group. 

    The focus of this month’s class will be TBD.

    Bring your genealogy questions, genealogy difficulties and your family generation chart, if you have one (you can get help to create a family chart in class, if you don’t have one)

    One Tuesday of every month Chula Vista Genealogical Society hosts a FREE Genealogy Education Class from 1-3 p.m. at the Bonita-Sunnyside Library Community Room.  Bring your laptop or tablet.   If you don’t have one, you may be able to share with someone.

    Register at:

    https://chulavistagenealogysociety.wildapricot.org/


    Walk-ins are welcome


    For further information or questions, contact:

        Karen Smith:  presidentofcvgs@gmail.com

        Terri Seat:  programmgrofcvgs@gmail.com

    There is no Zoom meeting scheduled.

    Show details

  • CVGS DNA Interest Group

    • Wednesday, August 21, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/99990676225?pwd=VitOMXNMQStYbHhCa1cwTnUyR2cxZz09
    • Be the first
    Register

    Chula Vista Genealogical Society
    Chula Vista, California

    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

    CVGS DNA Interest Group



    Join us for the monthly Chula Vista DNA Interest Group Meeting. We will discuss basic DNA science and how it could help you in your genealogy research.

    The meeting will start at 12pm Pacific time and will be led by our host Randy Seaver. 

    If you register for this event, an email reminder containing a link to the Zoom meeting will be sent three days before the event. If you are not receiving the invitations, please contact Randy Seaver at:

    randy.seaver@gmail.com

    Admission is free for up to 100 participants, so register early.

    A handout will be available after the meeting and sent to all society members. For non-CVGS members, please email Randy if you attend the meeting and want the handout.



    Show details

  • CVGS Board meeting

    • Wednesday, September 04, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/98508766399?pwd=Q2lRNzYvQjNNZ1BXZzZTZmk0MktBZz09
    Registration is closed

    Chula Vista Genealogical Society
    Chula Vista, California

    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

    CVGS Board Meeting



    The Board of Directors Meeting is held one day each month as stated in the ByLaws. The meeting is brought to order by the President of CVGS. A quorum of the Board of Directors shall be one-half plus one of the current Board Members. A quorum must be present to take a vote, and a simple majority shall enact a motion.

    Standing Rules for attending members:

    1. Non-Board Members may attend Board Meetings but may not vote and cannot participate in meeting discussions.
    2. If there is a point to discuss, they must contact the CVGS President at least five days before the meeting to be added to the agenda.
    3. They are allowed to speak for no more than four(4) minutes.

    The meeting will start at 12:00pm Pacific and is hosted by the President of CVGS. 

    Send all questions, concerns, or points of discussions to

    Karen Smith - presidentofcvgs@gmail.com

    Show details

  • CVGS Research Group

    • Wednesday, September 11, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/98187775009?pwd=YXZYZjN4bXc2UFljSS9TY2VKVGgvZz09
    • Be the first
    Register

    Chula Vista Genealogical Society
    Chula Vista, California

    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

    CVGS Research Group


    Join us for this monthly meeting and learn about genealogy news, tips and techniques and how they could help you in your genealogy research.

    The meeting will start at 12:00pm Pacific and will be led by our host Randy Seaver. 

    If you register for this event an email reminder containing a Zoom link to the meeting will be sent three days before the event. If you are not receiving the invitations, please contact Randy Seaver at:

    randy.seaver@gmail.com

    Admission is free for up to 100 participants, so register early.

    A handout will be available after the meeting and sent to all society members. For non-CVGS members, please email Randy if you attend the meeting and want the handout.

    Show details

  • CVGS Education Meeting

    • Tuesday, September 17, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Bonita-Sunnyside Library, 4375 Bonita Rd, Bonita CA, 91902
    Registration is closed
    Chula Vista Genealogical Society

    Chula Vista, California

    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

    CVGS Education Meeting




    Join the September class to work with fellow genealogists, ask genealogy questions and share your family tree generation chart. Working on basic genealogy skills and resources, this class can benefit any level of genealogist. Every Tuesday class is different, depending on the needs of the group. 

    The focus of this month’s class will be TBD.

    Bring your genealogy questions, genealogy difficulties and your family generation chart, if you have one (you can get help to create a family chart in class, if you don’t have one)

    One Tuesday of every month Chula Vista Genealogical Society hosts a FREE Genealogy Education Class from 1-3 p.m. at the Bonita-Sunnyside Library Community Room.  Bring your laptop or tablet.   If you don’t have one, you may be able to share with someone.

    Register at:

    https://chulavistagenealogysociety.wildapricot.org/


    Walk-ins are welcome


    For further information or questions, contact:

        Karen Smith:  presidentofcvgs@gmail.com

        Terri Seat:  programmgrofcvgs@gmail.com

    There is no Zoom meeting scheduled.

    Show details

  • CVGS DNA Interest Group

    • Wednesday, September 18, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/99990676225?pwd=VitOMXNMQStYbHhCa1cwTnUyR2cxZz09
    • Be the first
    Register

    Chula Vista Genealogical Society
    Chula Vista, California

    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

    CVGS DNA Interest Group



    Join us for the monthly Chula Vista DNA Interest Group Meeting. We will discuss basic DNA science and how it could help you in your genealogy research.

    The meeting will start at 12pm Pacific time and will be led by our host Randy Seaver. 

    If you register for this event, an email reminder containing a link to the Zoom meeting will be sent three days before the event. If you are not receiving the invitations, please contact Randy Seaver at:

    randy.seaver@gmail.com

    Admission is free for up to 100 participants, so register early.

    A handout will be available after the meeting and sent to all society members. For non-CVGS members, please email Randy if you attend the meeting and want the handout.



    Show details

  • CVGS Board meeting

    • Wednesday, October 02, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/98508766399?pwd=Q2lRNzYvQjNNZ1BXZzZTZmk0MktBZz09
    Registration is closed

    Chula Vista Genealogical Society
    Chula Vista, California

    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

    CVGS Board Meeting



    The Board of Directors Meeting is held one day each month as stated in the ByLaws. The meeting is brought to order by the President of CVGS. A quorum of the Board of Directors shall be one-half plus one of the current Board Members. A quorum must be present to take a vote, and a simple majority shall enact a motion.

    Standing Rules for attending members:

    1. Non-Board Members may attend Board Meetings but may not vote and cannot participate in meeting discussions.
    2. If there is a point to discuss, they must contact the CVGS President at least five days before the meeting to be added to the agenda.
    3. They are allowed to speak for no more than four(4) minutes.

    The meeting will start at 12:00pm Pacific and is hosted by the President of CVGS. 

    Send all questions, concerns, or points of discussions to

    Karen Smith - presidentofcvgs@gmail.com

    Show details

  • CVGS Research Group

    • Wednesday, October 09, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/98187775009?pwd=YXZYZjN4bXc2UFljSS9TY2VKVGgvZz09
    • Be the first
    Register

    Chula Vista Genealogical Society
    Chula Vista, California

    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

    CVGS Research Group


    Join us for this monthly meeting and learn about genealogy news, tips and techniques and how they could help you in your genealogy research.

    The meeting will start at 12:00pm Pacific and will be led by our host Randy Seaver. 

    If you register for this event an email reminder containing a Zoom link to the meeting will be sent three days before the event. If you are not receiving the invitations, please contact Randy Seaver at:

    randy.seaver@gmail.com

    Admission is free for up to 100 participants, so register early.

    A handout will be available after the meeting and sent to all society members. For non-CVGS members, please email Randy if you attend the meeting and want the handout.

    Show details

  • CVGS Education Meeting

    • Tuesday, October 15, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Bonita-Sunnyside Library, 4375 Bonita Rd, Bonita CA, 91902
    Registration is closed
    Chula Vista Genealogical Society

    Chula Vista, California

    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

    CVGS Education Meeting




    Join the October class to work with fellow genealogists, ask genealogy questions and share your family tree generation chart. Working on basic genealogy skills and resources, this class can benefit any level of genealogist. Every Tuesday class is different, depending on the needs of the group. 

    The focus of this month’s class will be TBD.

    Bring your genealogy questions, genealogy difficulties and your family generation chart, if you have one (you can get help to create a family chart in class, if you don’t have one)

    One Tuesday of every month Chula Vista Genealogical Society hosts a FREE Genealogy Education Class from 1-3 p.m. at the Bonita-Sunnyside Library Community Room.  Bring your laptop or tablet.   If you don’t have one, you may be able to share with someone.

    Register at:

    https://chulavistagenealogysociety.wildapricot.org/


    Walk-ins are welcome


    For further information or questions, contact:

        Karen Smith:  presidentofcvgs@gmail.com

        Terri Seat:  programmgrofcvgs@gmail.com

    There is no Zoom meeting scheduled.

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  • CVGS DNA Interest Group

    • Wednesday, October 16, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/99990676225?pwd=VitOMXNMQStYbHhCa1cwTnUyR2cxZz09
    • Be the first
    Register

    Chula Vista Genealogical Society
    Chula Vista, California

    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

    CVGS DNA Interest Group



    Join us for the monthly Chula Vista DNA Interest Group Meeting. We will discuss basic DNA science and how it could help you in your genealogy research.

    The meeting will start at 12pm Pacific time and will be led by our host Randy Seaver. 

    If you register for this event, an email reminder containing a link to the Zoom meeting will be sent three days before the event. If you are not receiving the invitations, please contact Randy Seaver at:

    randy.seaver@gmail.com

    Admission is free for up to 100 participants, so register early.

    A handout will be available after the meeting and sent to all society members. For non-CVGS members, please email Randy if you attend the meeting and want the handout.



    Show details

  • CVGS Board meeting

    • Wednesday, November 06, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/98508766399?pwd=Q2lRNzYvQjNNZ1BXZzZTZmk0MktBZz09
    Registration is closed

    Chula Vista Genealogical Society
    Chula Vista, California

    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

    CVGS Board Meeting



    The Board of Directors Meeting is held one day each month as stated in the ByLaws. The meeting is brought to order by the President of CVGS. A quorum of the Board of Directors shall be one-half plus one of the current Board Members. A quorum must be present to take a vote, and a simple majority shall enact a motion.

    Standing Rules for attending members:

    1. Non-Board Members may attend Board Meetings but may not vote and cannot participate in meeting discussions.
    2. If there is a point to discuss, they must contact the CVGS President at least five days before the meeting to be added to the agenda.
    3. They are allowed to speak for no more than four(4) minutes.

    The meeting will start at 12:00pm Pacific and is hosted by the President of CVGS. 

    Send all questions, concerns, or points of discussions to

    Karen Smith - presidentofcvgs@gmail.com

    Show details

  • CVGS Research Group

    • Wednesday, November 13, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/98187775009?pwd=YXZYZjN4bXc2UFljSS9TY2VKVGgvZz09
    • Be the first
    Register

    Chula Vista Genealogical Society
    Chula Vista, California

    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

    CVGS Research Group


    Join us for this monthly meeting and learn about genealogy news, tips and techniques and how they could help you in your genealogy research.

    The meeting will start at 12:00pm Pacific and will be led by our host Randy Seaver. 

    If you register for this event an email reminder containing a Zoom link to the meeting will be sent three days before the event. If you are not receiving the invitations, please contact Randy Seaver at:

    randy.seaver@gmail.com

    Admission is free for up to 100 participants, so register early.

    A handout will be available after the meeting and sent to all society members. For non-CVGS members, please email Randy if you attend the meeting and want the handout.

    Show details

  • CVGS Education Meeting

    • Tuesday, November 19, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Bonita-Sunnyside Library, 4375 Bonita Rd, Bonita CA, 91902
    Registration is closed
    Chula Vista Genealogical Society

    Chula Vista, California

    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

    CVGS Education Meeting




    Join the November class to work with fellow genealogists, ask genealogy questions and share your family tree generation chart. Working on basic genealogy skills and resources, this class can benefit any level of genealogist. Every Tuesday class is different, depending on the needs of the group. 

    The focus of this month’s class will be TBD.

    Bring your genealogy questions, genealogy difficulties and your family generation chart, if you have one (you can get help to create a family chart in class, if you don’t have one)

    One Tuesday of every month Chula Vista Genealogical Society hosts a FREE Genealogy Education Class from 1-3 p.m. at the Bonita-Sunnyside Library Community Room.  Bring your laptop or tablet.   If you don’t have one, you may be able to share with someone.

    Register at:

    https://chulavistagenealogysociety.wildapricot.org/


    Walk-ins are welcome


    For further information or questions, contact:

        Karen Smith:  presidentofcvgs@gmail.com

        Terri Seat:  programmgrofcvgs@gmail.com

    There is no Zoom meeting scheduled.

    Show details

  • CVGS DNA Interest Group

    • Wednesday, November 20, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/99990676225?pwd=VitOMXNMQStYbHhCa1cwTnUyR2cxZz09
    • Be the first
    Register

    Chula Vista Genealogical Society
    Chula Vista, California

    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

    CVGS DNA Interest Group



    Join us for the monthly Chula Vista DNA Interest Group Meeting. We will discuss basic DNA science and how it could help you in your genealogy research.

    The meeting will start at 12pm Pacific time and will be led by our host Randy Seaver. 

    If you register for this event, an email reminder containing a link to the Zoom meeting will be sent three days before the event. If you are not receiving the invitations, please contact Randy Seaver at:

    randy.seaver@gmail.com

    Admission is free for up to 100 participants, so register early.

    A handout will be available after the meeting and sent to all society members. For non-CVGS members, please email Randy if you attend the meeting and want the handout.



    Show details

  • CVGS Board meeting

    • Wednesday, December 04, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/98508766399?pwd=Q2lRNzYvQjNNZ1BXZzZTZmk0MktBZz09
    Registration is closed

    Chula Vista Genealogical Society
    Chula Vista, California

    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

    CVGS Board Meeting



    The Board of Directors Meeting is held one day each month as stated in the ByLaws. The meeting is brought to order by the President of CVGS. A quorum of the Board of Directors shall be one-half plus one of the current Board Members. A quorum must be present to take a vote, and a simple majority shall enact a motion.

    Standing Rules for attending members:

    1. Non-Board Members may attend Board Meetings but may not vote and cannot participate in meeting discussions.
    2. If there is a point to discuss, they must contact the CVGS President at least five days before the meeting to be added to the agenda.
    3. They are allowed to speak for no more than four(4) minutes.

    The meeting will start at 12:00pm Pacific and is hosted by the President of CVGS. 

    Send all questions, concerns, or points of discussions to

    Karen Smith - presidentofcvgs@gmail.com

    Show details

  • CVGS Research Group

    • Wednesday, December 11, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/98187775009?pwd=YXZYZjN4bXc2UFljSS9TY2VKVGgvZz09
    • Be the first
    Register

    Chula Vista Genealogical Society
    Chula Vista, California

    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

    CVGS Research Group


    Join us for this monthly meeting and learn about genealogy news, tips and techniques and how they could help you in your genealogy research.

    The meeting will start at 12:00pm Pacific and will be led by our host Randy Seaver. 

    If you register for this event an email reminder containing a Zoom link to the meeting will be sent three days before the event. If you are not receiving the invitations, please contact Randy Seaver at:

    randy.seaver@gmail.com

    Admission is free for up to 100 participants, so register early.

    A handout will be available after the meeting and sent to all society members. For non-CVGS members, please email Randy if you attend the meeting and want the handout.

    Show details

  • CVGS DNA Interest Group

    • Wednesday, December 18, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/99990676225?pwd=VitOMXNMQStYbHhCa1cwTnUyR2cxZz09
    • Be the first
    Register

    Chula Vista Genealogical Society
    Chula Vista, California

    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

    CVGS DNA Interest Group



    Join us for the monthly Chula Vista DNA Interest Group Meeting. We will discuss basic DNA science and how it could help you in your genealogy research.

    The meeting will start at 12pm Pacific time and will be led by our host Randy Seaver. 

    If you register for this event, an email reminder containing a link to the Zoom meeting will be sent three days before the event. If you are not receiving the invitations, please contact Randy Seaver at:

    randy.seaver@gmail.com

    Admission is free for up to 100 participants, so register early.

    A handout will be available after the meeting and sent to all society members. For non-CVGS members, please email Randy if you attend the meeting and want the handout.



    Show details

  T i d b i t s

  fREE ONLINE GENEALOGY   INSTRUCTION

Free online Basic Genealogy videos are offered on demand by The State Historical Society of Missouri on it's website at  www.shsmo.org  Visit the site, click on “Learn & Engage” and then “Videos on Demand.” To access any one of 16 videos, scroll on the left of the page to Program Series and click on Basic Genealogy. The series is presented by Bill Eddleman, coordinator of the SHSMO Cape Girardeau Research Center. Thank you, Bill, and SHSMO.

  10 Million Names Project

Did you know that by the end of the Civil War, an estimated 179,000 Black men had served in the U.S. Army and another 19,000 in the Navy?

10 Million Names is a collaborative project dedicated to recovering the names of the estimated 10 million men, women, and children of African descent who were enslaved in pre- and post-colonial America between the 1500s and 1865.

All information recovered is free, public and available via 10MillionNames.org. Searchable databases were added to the site in August 2023. New information will be included on a rolling basis over the duration of the project and people can sign up for real-time notifications when new data is added. Anyone can access the data via the website and if someone does not have an internet connection, but wishes to know results, American Ancestors will make every effort possible to answer questions over the phone or by mail. The goal is to provide the broadest possible access to this information.

CVGS Newsletter

Check out what's been happening at the Chula Vista Genealogical Society.  See what's planned for the upcoming events. Read about the latest genealogy news, tools and information in this month's newsletter.

April 2024

DO YOU HAVE A GENEALOGY TIDBIT TO SHARE?

Send your tidbits to: 

chulavistagenealogysociety@gmail.com

Genea-Musings

www.geneamusings.com

Have you visted Randy Seaver's genealogy blog, Genea-Musings?

It features genealogy research tips and techniques, genealogy news items and commentary and genealogy humor. He talks about San Diego genealogy society news, family history research and some family history stories.

YOU, TOO, CAN BE A CITIZEN ARCHIVIST.
Volunteer to get started.

You can make contributions to the National Archives Catalog to enhance access and discoverability. Transcribe historical documents, tag archival photographs, or share comments with other community members. Every contribution you make helps unlock history. Join the community of Citizen Archivists. Learn how to get started: https//www.archives.gov/citizen-archivist/registered-and-get-started.


For Your Reading Pleasure--Books

The Selling of America Through Maps

“Mapping America: The Incredible Story and Stunning Hand-Colored Maps and Engravings that Created the United States,” by Jean-Pierre Isbouts and Neal Asbury, is “the story of the  exploration and birth of America . . . told through the unique prism of hand-colored maps and engravings of the period.” The New York Times wrote, “Antiquarian maps from the 1400s onward reveal historical Western notions of geography and image reproduction, central in the founding of this country.”

Grow Your Family Tree to Standards in 2024

“Genealogy Standards” (Second Edition Revised) is available on Amazon and at bookstores. This is the official manual from the Board of Certification for Genealogists that “provides standards for genealogical researchers to assess their own and others’ work.” Are you on a budget? Save money by purchasing the Kindle edition. 

"Slaves in the Family"

Writer Edward Ball’s ancestry includes the Ball family plantations that were in operation between 1698 and 1865 when an estimated four thousand Black people were born into slavery or bought by the Balls. In his narrative nonfiction book that won the National Book Award, Ball applies genealogical investigation to find and meet the descendants of his family’s slaves. “Slaves in the Family” was first published in 2014 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux and is now available in paperback. 

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