Submitted by Dee Lemons: Member Since 2015
Grace Romenia Webb was born in Bangor, ME in 1861. The youngest of eight children, she was an early pioneer “who came to California from Maine on the first transcontinental train to cross America.” She lived in San Francisco with her parents; in Manila and Shanghai during her husband’s time in the Navy; and in Berkeley until her death in 1928. The widowed mother of four worked as a dressmaker and artist. Grace also was a member of the Eastern Star.
Our Meetings and Events
2019 Fall Seminar - Saturday, October 12
Angie Bush, celebrated genealogist and DNA expert presents "A Day With DNA." Experience four DNA genealogy sessions in one day. Learn how to combine DNA evidence and traditional genealogy to unlock mysteries within your family tree. Beginners to experts in DNA analysis and genealogy will benefit. CCCGS members receive a special discount. Visit our 2019 Fall Seminar page for full details and to register.
General Meetings
These evening meetings feature a guest presenter on a genealogy topic and are free to both members and the public.
- Time and Date: 7 – 9 p.m. 2nd Thursday of January, March, April, May, June, July, September, November
- Address: LDS Building 1360 Alberta Way, Concord
Research Meetings
These evening meetings provide opportunities to do research using databases at the Concord Family History Center and to get help from knowledgeable mentors. These meetings are free to both members and the public.
- Time and Date: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 2nd Thursday of February, October
- Address: Concord Family History Center, 3700 Concord Blvd, Concord
Monday Morning Roundtable
This is a group that gets together to discuss genealogy research and to help each other in their various efforts. It meets at the home of member, Susan Swindell.
- Time and Date: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. (lunch at IHOP follows) 2nd Monday of each month
- Location: Contact Susan Swindell at Swindell@value.net for more information and her address.
Annual Fall Seminar
This popular all-day event, held in October, features a professional from the genealogy field who conducts a deep-dive into a broad topic of interest. A raffle and book sale are part of the event. The seminar is open both to members and the public. It is fee-based with members charged a reduced rate.
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