Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society

Lunch and Learn on Zoom, join us, let’s talk genealogy research.

Beginners and experienced researchers welcome.

Zoom Lunch and Learn Zoom Lunch and Learn at Zoom on Wed Jul 17 2024, 12:00pm PDT: Rosa Avolio is hosting a Lunch & Learn on Zoom only. All levels from beginner to...

The Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society is delighted to offer a new member benefit – remote access to the MyHeritage and NewspaperArchive databases!

This extended access aims to enhance our members’ genealogical research capabilities, providing valuable resources from the convenience of your own homes. These new databases will also be available from the Sahyun Library to aid you in your summer research.

To access the databases (beginning July 1), log in to your account on our website at sbgen.org.

Not a current member? Sign up today! Annual memberships start at just $40.

This should be an excellent presentation.

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The people at the National Archives are working hard to make records more easily available to researchers. Check out their 2024 webinar series.

2024 National Archives Genealogy Series May and June 2024 Free and no registration! Videos and presentation materials remain available after the premiere date. Chat in real time with the presenters during each session's video premiere. ⇒ About the program ⇒ Participation instructions ⇒ YouTube playlist ⇒ Schedule with session desc...

Santa Barbara Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage, 1870s-1970s Virtual Exhibit
View captivating narratives of 26 families spanning from the 1870s to the 1970s, showcasing the culture, contributions, and experiences of Chinese, Filipino, and Japanese families who called Santa Barbara County their home. Step into the vibrant past of Santa Barbara’s Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, where tales of resilience and cultural legacy unfold in each family’s unique story.

Join us on 8 May at 5:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. ET for a webinar featuring Annette Burke Lyttle: "Genealogical Proof for the Everyday Genealogist!" The webinar is free for SBCGS members and only $5 for non-members. Get more info at the link below. 👇🏻

Webinar Wednesday: Genealogical Proof for the Everyday Genealogist Webinar Wednesday: Genealogical Proof for the Everyday Genealogist at ZOOM on Wed May 8 2024, 05:00pm PDT: "Genealogical Proof for the Everyday...

Welcome to the Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society’s official blog – a digital space where we embark on a journey to unravel the fascinating tapestry of our shared ancestry. We are thrilled to introduce not only our society but also a treasure trove of knowledge – the Sahyun Genealogical Library.
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It’s Native Plant Week! Next time you visit the Sahyun Genealogical Library stop and enjoy these lovely poppies on the way in.

We’re open Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am-4pm, Sundays 1-4pm, and most third Saturdays following the monthly general meeting.

This Saturday, April 20, we’ll be open and hosting Scanning Saturday with Rick Voight of Vivid-Pix!

Wednesday Zoom Lunch and Learn, join us to chat about genealogy, bring your questions, tips or news.

Zoom Lunch and Learn Zoom Lunch and Learn at Zoom on Wed Apr 17 2024, 12:00pm PDT: Rosa Avolio is hosting a Lunch & Learn on Zoom only. All levels from beginner to...

Looking for info on Irish ancestors? Ancestry.com is offering free access to Guinness Brewery’s archives through March 22.

“The digitized records fall into two categories: employee records and trade ledgers.

The employee records date from 1799 to 1939, according to Ancestry, and include workers’ names and, in some cases, details about their home addresses, occupations, spouses, children and marriages.

Nearly 250,000 pages of trade ledgers spanning from 1860 to 1960 provide a different perspective, including details on sales to individual pubs across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Records include details on pub owners, such as their names, addresses, and dates of purchase.”

https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/08/world/irish-ancestry-guinness-brewery-archives-cec

A new trove of records could help many reconnect with their Irish roots. They come from a surprising source | CNN Records from Ireland’s famed Guinness brewery, newly digitized and available on Ancestry.com, could be the key to unlocking many family history puzzles.

Roots Tech has started and it’s virtual besides in person and it’s excellent.

Register and watch as many sessions as you like. Cutting edge technology and research for genealogy.

Home • RootsTech • FamilySearch A family history conference. An on-demand learning library. A way to grow closer to the people, places, and stories that matter most. RootsTech is all that and so much more. Join us as we celebrate the joy of connection together.

Tuesday Lunch and Learn, Crowdsourced help with your brick wall, Zoom only, registration required.

Crowdsourced Brick Wall Research Assistance Crowdsourced Brick Wall Research Assistance at Zoom Only on Tue Feb 27 2024, 12:00pm PST: ZOOM ONLY Moderator Jean Foster and attendees will offer...

The Sahyun Genealogical Library will be CLOSED on Sunday, February 4, 2024, due to the incoming storm. We encourage everyone to limit driving and stay safe.

If you haven't already, you can register now for the County of Santa Barbara's ReadySBC ALERTS at ReadySBC.org to receive local emergency alerts via text, phone call, and email.

We were delighted to have a full house at our New Member Orientation this morning!

New (and returning) members participated in a tour of the Sahyun Library, introduction to the computer lab and subscription research sites available, and much more.

Annual memberships start at just $40. Visit our website at sbgen.org to learn more about membership benefits or to join today!

Zoom Lunch and Learn, let’s talk genealogy.

Zoom Lunch and Learn Zoom Lunch and Learn at Zoom on Wed Jan 17 2024, 12:00pm PST: Rosa Avolio is hosting a Lunch & Learn on Zoom only. All levels from beginner to...

The Genealogical Proof Standard is an important part of family history research that all researchers should try to follow.

The Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS): A Review - Legacy Family Tree Webinars How do you know when you have genealogical proof? You apply the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) to your completed research. The GPS is how genealogists test...

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Blog - New genealogy events added to our calendar this past week!

Here's our newest blog post: https://sbgen.org/start-your-search/sahyun-library-updates/
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Each week I'm going to highlight a page of our website, this week's page is our library, the Sahyun Genealogical Library and how it came to be our society's library.

Our Story – Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society Menu Our Story Officers, Directors, Committees Mission & Vision Blog Our Story As an organization dedicated to preserving history, it should be no surprise that the Society has documented its own history. Each of these articles addresses a different aspect of our history, and the video captures stor...

The Vermont Historical Society makes its collections available to users in a variety of ways through digital technology.

Digital Resources — Vermont Historical Society The Vermont Historical Society makes its collections available to users in a variety of ways through digital technology. For example, our stand-alone site, Digital Vermont, is a collection of 1700 items in over 30 collections covering a variety of topics. We have developed several other digital reso...

AI has been a hot topic recently and will continue into 2024, genealogists are running with it. I'm planning to watch this webinar on Jan 3, 2024.

Artificial Intelligence and Genealogy: New Beginnings in 2024 - Legacy Family Tree Webinars Join us for an exploration of the dynamic relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and genealogy. This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of...

Check out the current issue of Ancestors West.

Ancestors West – Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society Menu Society Publications Tree Tips Ancestors West Ancestors West The Society’s quarterly publication contains articles of interest related to genealogy and Santa Barbara County. Articles of family history or of a historical nature are welcomed and utilized as space permits.Print subscriptions to ...

SBCGS now has a blog to share research tips and Sahyun Library information. Please sign up to receive notification of new posts.

Genealogy Research Tips and Sahyun Library Updates – Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society Menu Search Our Database Society Digital Collections General Genealogy Resources County Cemeteries Research Request Research Assistance Genealogy Research Tips andSahyun Library Updates Welcome to the Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society’s official blog – a digital space where we embark on ...

Today the Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society’s Board of Directors held a strategic planning retreat.

We had a productive day, and renewed our goals and vision for the Society moving forward.

We so appreciate all the members (and non-members!) who took the time to fill out our survey and participate in focus groups to help us continue to grow and improve.