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The purpose of this blog is to promote the Contra Costa County Genealogical Society by announcing upcoming events and reporting on past events. In doing so, I hope it will encourage all who are interested to attend any of our events and meetings, and share in our enthusiasm of genealogical research.


August 9, 2016

Fall Seminar - October 15, 2016 - John Philip Colletta

Our fall seminar is going to a great one: "Ancestors on the Move: Immigration and Naturalization." National speaker, John Philip Colletta, Ph.D. will be the speaker and his topics are:

  • "Immigration to America, Colonial Times to Post-World War II: Where Do Your Ancestors Fit In? - Colonial Times to 1882" - Part I
  • "Immigration to America, Colonial Times to Post-World War II: Where Do Your Ancestors Fit In? - 1882 to Post-World War II" - Part II
  • "U.S. Naturalization Records, 1790-1930s: Sources and Strategies for Challenging Cases"
  • "Turning Biographical Facts into Real Life Events: How to Build Historical Context" 
John Colletta is a wonderful speaker who brings genealogy studies to life with engaging stories.

Our seminar will be held at the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Hall, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, California. The program is from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. An optional lunch can be purchase along with your registration. There will also be book sales and raffles.

For more information and a flyer to download, click here.


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