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Thursday, October 12
"Jewish Genealogy:  How Is This Research Different from All Other Research?” With Janice Sellers  (CCCGS Meetings)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Via Zoom - Registration Required
This presentation provides an overview of the unique aspects of Jewish culture and history that affect family history research. Topics include history, geography, naming patterns, languages and alphabets, rabbinical genealogies, kehillah records, yizkor books, cemeteries, and other resources. 
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Movie: New York City’s Hart Island: A Cemetery of Strangers
Thursday, November 9
Movie: New York City’s Hart Island: A Cemetery of Strangers  (CCCGS Meetings)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Via Zoom - Registration Required
Discover the captivating history of Hart Island, New York’s renowned potter’s field since 1869. In this thought-provoking 30-minute movie, we will explore Hart Island’s past, unveiling the stories of over 1 million souls laid to rest there, making it the largest cemetery in America. Find out how cutting-edge DNA and fingerprint technology have played a crucial role in unearthing the identities of these forgotten individuals. Following the screening, Joseph and Judie Palmer will share their insights about the “Hart Island Project,” an initiative that is bringing solace to families and loved ones, enabling them to pay homage to decedents of Hart Island. Additionally, we will hear the remarkable history of the Alhambra Pioneer Cemetery’s potter’s field in Martinez including narratives of its significant residents.
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“In Search of Records of Chinese Railroad Workers” With Grant Din
Thursday, January 11, 2024
“In Search of Records of Chinese Railroad Workers” With Grant Din  (CCCGS Meetings)
6:30 pm
Via Zoom - Registration Required

There is little documentation about Chinese railroad workers who built the Transcontinental and many other railroads in the US starting in the 1860s. This webinar will describe some of the materials that do exist and other sources to use to learn more.

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