Submitted by Deb McNaughton: Member since 2016
Submitted by Deb McNaughton: Member since 2016
This is a photo of my mother, Elizabeth London (1920-2015), in 1945. She was a Corporal in the Women's Army Corps during WWII and taught pilots how to fly using instruments. Here she is in a Link Trainer flight simulator. She always said serving in the WAC was one of the best times of her life.

 
 
 
General Meetings
Our evening meetings, conducted via Zoom, showcase a guest presenter who delves into a compelling genealogical subject. Open to both members and the public, these sessions are free of charge with registration required for attendance. Visit the Events page for more information and registration links. 
  • Time and Date: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) 2nd Thursday of each month (except August and December).
  • Register for these Zoom meetings on the Events page.
 
Annual Fall Webinar
This popular event, usually held in October, features a professional from the genealogy field who conducts a deep-dive into a broad topic of interest. To learn more about our current 2024 Fall Webinar - DNA Matches with Fran Shockley click on our Events page.
 
Descendants Newsletter
Our newsletter, Descendants, is exclusively available to our valued members. Published ten times per year each issue covers an array of topics:  
  • Special interest stories, interviews, and research tips from genealogy specialists, including our own member experts
  • Topic-driven photo essays featuring ancestral snapshots contributed by members
  • Insights from our CCCGS president
  • ​Research facilities in and around Contra Costa County  
  • Calendar of CCCGS hosted events 
  • Event notices for other genealogical societies in Northern California and national genealogical societies 
  • ​Feedback, ideas and suggestions for the newsletter are welcomed at Newsletter@cccgs.net
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Upcoming Events
November 14
Thomas MacEntee on “AI and Genealogy: Trouble Ahead?”
While AI (artificial intelligence) might be the current “hot” buzz word, the fact is that many genealogy vendors and even genealogists have already been using this technology for years. ...

January 9
'Organize Your Family History Research' with Linda Harms Okazaki
Researching your family history is a labor of love. But do you sometimes feel like you are drowning under a pile of paper, have no idea what to do ...

February 13
"How Related Faces Can Help Identify Unknown People in Old Photos " with Tina LaFreniere
Connecting Faces Through Time – How Related Faces Can Help Identify Unknown People in Old Photos will step you through how to identify unknown people in old photographs by ...

March 13
” FamilySearch.org: Tips, Techniques, and Surprises for Using" by Jamie Lee McManus Mayhew
Jamie Lee McManus Mayhew will present ” FamilySearch.org: Tips, Techniques, and Surprises for Using the FamilySearch Website”  This presentation will provide you with additional tools that will give you ...

April 10
"Scotland’s Resources: There’s more to Scottish research than Scotlandspeople!' by Tina Beaird
Interested in learning more about finding your Scottish ancestors join us and Tina Beard. She will review so many resources to begin your research. Tina  lectures nationally on topics ...