Submitted by Linda Schmidt: Member since 2017
This is the wedding photo of my husband’s paternal grandparents, Ed Schmidt and Hazel Carpenter, married on September 28,1914. Lawrence Welk grew up with the bride and groom and played at their wedding. Ed’s brother, Homer, was a member of Welk’s band and played the drums. He later had his own band, called the Bohemian Band, but unfortunately, he never made it as big as Lawrence Welk.
Curious About What CCCGS Has to Offer?
One of the great perks of membership in the CCCGS is access to Descendants, our monthly newsletter packed with stories, tips, and resources. For a limited time, non-members can preview our May issue—just click this link or the image to the left to download the PDF. This month’s feature story puts AI to the test on 8 real-world genealogy tasks.
Like what you see? We invite you to join the CCCGS and enjoy all the benefits of membership—including the newsletter, expert presentations, and access to recordings and handouts.
Monthly Genelaogy Presentors via Zoom
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. Recordings of presentations are available to members only.
- 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.
Our newsletter, Descendants, is exclusively available to our valued members. Published ten times per year each issue covers an array of topics:
- Quality genealogy features
- Topic-driven photo essays featuring ancestral snapshots contributed by members
- Calendar of CCCGS hosted events with links to registration
- Feedback, ideas and suggestions for the newsletter are welcomed at Newsletter@cccgs.net
Follow us on Facebook! (Click on the icon to check us out)
Engage in a conversation about genealogy with like-minded people in our Facebook Group. (Click on the icon to check us out)