Genealogical Society of Santa Cruz County

Celebrating Over 50 Years of Family History

DNA Special Interest Group

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DNA Special Interest Group

Maria Mueller and Gail Burk

Santa Cruz Public Library: Downtown Branch

2nd floor Meeting Room

 

The History of the Eberts: A Family Business

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The History of Ebert’s: A Family Business with guest speaker, Daniel Model

For over 80 years, the Ebert family business at the corner of Soquel and Seabright Avenues was a cornerstone of the Eastside Santa Cruz community. While the business has since faded into history, Ebert’s continues to hold a special place in the hearts and minds of many Santa Cruzans. Daniel Model’s presentation will bring the Ebert’s story to life through a documentary film he created with the help of the Ebert and Eddy families. The film documents the story of Ebert’s and the Ebert family through first-hand accounts and previously unreleased family photos and home movies.

Daniel Model is an Eastside Santa Cruz resident with a passion for preserving and promoting local history. He conducts historical walking tours and assists in the creation of historical markers. His undertaking, The Eastside Oral History Project, has been a conduit for many local residents to preserve their families’ histories. Through his scholarship, Daniel helps local residents better understand and appreciate the history of Eastside Santa Cruz.

 

This is an online event.   Event URL has been sent via registration email to GSSCC members.

 

Gordon Seyffert: Germany & Germans in America (part 2 of 2)

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GSSCC presents Gordon Seyffert:

Germany & Germans in America (part 2 of 2)

In part 1, Gordon Seyffert, President of the Immigrant Genealogical Society of California, examined some of the common inquiries he encountered during his tenure at the Immigrant Society. In this second part, MrSeyffert will examine questions submitted by our attendees through the Zoom Q&A during part 1 or via the registration form (below). Registering for this presentation enables you to submit your questions. Please note: You only need to enter your question once, so if you placed your question in the registration form for part 1, you do not need to enter it again when you register here for part 2.

To register for the October presentation, go to this website, then click on the registration button on the bottom of the page:

https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9429166

Once you begin entering your information on the registration form, you’ll see a field where you may freely type your question(s) about how to research your German immigrant ancestors. While we can’t guarantee Mr Seyffert will get to them all, he is certainly going to try and answer as many as he can.More about our guest presenter: Gordon Seyffert is a retired university staffer who was born in St. Louis. His ancestry is half-and-half German and British Isles. His primary interest is German genealogy, since several of his ancestors immigrated to the U.S. in the mid-nineteenth century. He is especially interested in migration, and the factors that cause people to relocate. Gordon says that he is a genealogist because he is a curious person who wants to know from whence he came. He categorizes himself as a life-long learner. He refuses to be intimidated by problems of unfamiliar language and culture. Gordon is proud to be a talented amateur who enjoys helping others. How far back has his research taken him? Far enough to explain who he is!

Gordon Seyffert: Germany & Germans in America (part 1 of 2)

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GSSCC presents Gordon Seyffert:

Germany & Germans in America (part 1 of 2)

Gordon Seyffert, President of the Immigrant Genealogical Society of California, will present a dynamic two-part program on the subject of German immigrant research. The September meeting will examine some of the common inquiries Mr. Seyffert has encountered during his tenure at the Immigrant Society. Then at the October meeting, Mr. Seyffert will examine questions submitted by you, our attendees. Registering for these presentations enables you to submit your questions and both registration forms provide an opportunity to submit questions. You only need to enter your question once.

To register for the September presentation, go to this website:

https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9429162

Then Click on the blue button on the bottom of the page that reads ‘Begin Registration. You’ll find this button below the gray box containing the event’s details. Once you begin entering your information on the registration form, you’ll see a field where you may freely type your question(s) about how to research your German immigrant ancestors. While we can’t guarantee Mr Seyffert will get to them all, he is certainly going to try and answer as many as he can. Be sure to register for part 2 by using this link:

https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9429166

More about our guest presenter: Gordon Seyffert is a retired university staffer who was born in St. Louis. His ancestry is half-and-half German and British Isles. His primary interest is German genealogy, since several of his ancestors immigrated to the U.S. in the mid-nineteenth century. He is especially interested in migration, and the factors that cause people to relocate. Gordon says that he is a genealogist because he is a curious person who wants to know from whence he came. He categorizes himself as a life-long learner. He refuses to be intimidated by problems of unfamiliar language and culture. Gordon is proud to be a talented amateur who enjoys helping others. How far back has his research taken him? Far enough to explain who he is!

Annual Summer Picnic & BBQ

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Annual Summer Picnic & BBQ
Saturday, August 27, 2022, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Skypark, Scotts Valley

Sean Conley will again be our BBQ chef. Look for further details and the invitation to the picnic from Punchbowl later this summer. We hope to see all of you there.