Each Learning From Members Class (formerly known as Intermediate Genealogy Class) will take an in-depth look at a record group focusing on the origins of the records, the information provided by the records, their importance to genealogy research, and ways to access the records both online and off.
- 2nd Tuesday of the month (except December)
- In-person: City of Carlsbad Faraday Administration Building in Room 173B
- Doors open at 9:30 a.m.
- Virtual via Zoom: Registration link below
- Presentation: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- All meetings will be hybrid (in-person and virtual)
- Presentation recordings are available to current NSDCGS members
Upcoming Speakers & Events
February 11, 2025 – HYBRID
Fun with Maps
presented by Jennifer Anklesaria.
Speaker will present remotely/Presentation will be recorded
Virtual Attendees – Register HERE
Maps are usually not the first thing a new genealogist runs to find, but they are uniquely visual tools. It’s surprising how maps can aid us in gleaning new facts about our ancestors. Jennifer will go over some general map terminology and types of maps. She will explore how maps can answer genealogical questions, delve into some ways to find historical maps, then end with interesting map applications just for fun.
Born and raised in Michigan, Jennifer abandoned snow and cold after graduating from the University of Michigan and removed to San Diego in 1983. Always fascinated by the stories behind family photos, letters and news clippings, her genealogical journey took off in the 1990s during a trip to her grandmother’s hometown of New Orleans. Local archive research remains a favorite vacation pastime for her.
March 11, 2025 – HYBRID
Researching English Locations
presented by Cynde Durnford-Branecki.
Past Topics
2025
- January: Genealogy is History. Linking your Family with History. Presented by Bill Graham
2024
- January: Age of Immigration, Part II presented by Tom Cousineau
- February: Think outside the Box presented by Mary Van Orsdol
- March: Family Tree Maker presented by Cynde Durnford-Branecki
- April: Going Paperless presented by Mary Van Orsdol
- May: Exploring Human Traits and DNA presented by Ron Velarde
- June: Showcase Your Heirlooms presented by Jennifer Anklesaria
- July: Exploring the SLC Family Search Center presented by 2024 SLC Trip Attendees
- August: Exploring the Newly Released Features for the Family Search Website presented by Colin Whitney
- September: Get to Know the Genealogy & Carlsbad History Division at the Georgina Cole Library presented by Library Staff Members
- October: Stumble-Bumbling through AI for Genealogists presented by Mary Van Orsdol
- November: Early California History and the California Pioneer Certificate Program presented by Colin Whitney