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Wednesday, July 15
Board of Directors Meeting on Zoom (Board Meeting)
10:00 am Zoom Meeting
OUR JULY 15TH BOARD MEETING IS ON ZOOM.
All Solano County Genealogical Society members may attend our board meetings. Generally, they are held on the third Wednesday of a month starting at 10:00 am. For 2026 the board is planning to meet every other month, The scheduled 2026 remaining board meetings dates are July 15, September 16 and November 18 (Elections) .
The board is made up of volunteers. There are 6 Board Members. They are the president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer and two members-at-large. They each serve a term of 2 years. Board candidates are usually sought out in August and September. Nominations close at the end of the October first Saturday Speaker Series meeting. Current board members elect new board members at the November board meeting. The terms start on January 1st.
Board members are responsible for making decisions involving our budget. event planning, our library, bylaws, taxes, accounting, insurance, computer maintenance, website construction, property management and many other matters that may involve hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars.
Volunteering to serve on the Board is recognized as a commitment with responsibilities along with some inconveniences.
THIS MEETING IS ONLY ON ZOOM. The Zoom link will be sent out with any reports by the day before the meeting.
If a society member wants an item to be placed on the agenda, they can contact our president or any board member no later than five (5) days prior to the board meeting.
All Solano County Genealogical Society members are welcome and encouraged to attend our board meetings.
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Saturday, September 5
Internet Archive for the Family Historian (Speaker Series)
11:00 am Online Zoom Virtual Meeting
On Saturday, September 5, 2026, starting at 11 a.m., the Solano County Genealogical Society will have Tina Beaird as our speaker. Her topic is Internet Archive for the Family Historian.
The Internet Archive website has become a must-visit site for genealogy and history, but how do you know you’re getting the most out of your search? Tina will help you navigate Internet Archive by showing you how to effectively use their advanced search features, featured collections and the WayBack Machine and to get the most out of your user experience.
Tina Beaird is the owner of Tamarack Genealogy and is the Genealogy/Local History Librarian at the Plainfield Public Library. She lectures extensively on military research, Scottish records, and archival preservation. She is First Vice President of the Illinois State Genealogical Society and board director for the Oswegoland Heritage Association. Tina volunteers her time with several local historical and genealogical societies scanning and indexing historic records. Occasionally, Tina finds time to research her own family tree, which she has been pursuing for over 25 years.
You can find her online at tamarackgenealogy.com
Solano County Genealogical Society members will receive a Zoom invite via email a few days before the event. The public is welcome to attend this FREE event. Just send an email to scgs@scgsca.org no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, September 4 and request an invitation.
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Wednesday, September 9
The Benefits of Joining Different Genealogy Societies (Discussion Group)
10:00 am Hybrid Meeting - Both on Zoom & at Vacaville Cultural Center Library
Join us on September 9th at 10 AM for the Solano County Genealogical Society’s Discussion Group meeting.
This meeting will be both in-person and on Zoom.
The in-person location is the Vacaville Cultural Center Library at 1020 Ulatis Drive.
For our topic we will be discussing is The Benefits of Joining Different Genealogy Societies.
Joining genealogy societies can make family history research faster, easier, and more rewarding. Different societies offer different strengths, so belonging to more than one can greatly expand your access to records, expertise, and networking opportunities.
A county or regional society may hold materials unavailable through large sites. Important non-online collections survive because genealogy societies maintain them. Many researchers belong to several societies because each one fills different research needs.
Roundtable Discussions are informal groups gathered to exchange or learn new ideas about each topic.
You have the option of attending in person at the library or virtually on Zoom.
Solano County Genealogical Society members and any guests wishing to attend virtually will receive a Zoom invite via email a few days before the event.
Guests are very Welcome to attend this FREE event. Just come to the library. Or if you prefer to join us on Zoom, send an email to the society at scgs@scgsca.org no later than 4:00 p.m., Tuesday September 8th to request a Zoom invitation.
We look forward to seeing you either in person or on Zoom! |
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Saturday, October 3
World War Ⅱ Case Studies: Reconstructing Your Ancestors’ Service (Speaker Series)
11:00 am Online Zoom Virtual Meeting
On Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 11 a.m., the Solano County Genealogical Society will have Kristin Barcomb as our speaker.
Her topic is World War Ⅱ Case Studies: Reconstructing Your Ancestors’ Service.
Over 16 million men and women served in the U.S Armed Forces during WWII. KB Barcomb will provide strategies and methods for discovering their stories. She will show us what individual and unit records are available, where to find them, and resources to help interpret their content and context. Case study examples illustrate the value of fully leveraging resources.
KB Barcomb specializes in World War I and World War II records, resources, and research methodology. Her focus is on understanding the chronology and context of military records, so as to more accurately interpret and analyze their content thereby helping others successfully research their ancestors’ wartime service.
She is passionate about sharing the many nuances and details discoverable in service and war-era records. She has taught classes for the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), co-taught the course Researching U.S. Ancestors: 1917-1930 for the Genealogy Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP), and taught a course on WWI research for the Applied Genealogy Institute.
KB has conducted onsite research at National Archives I & II, the National Archives at Atlanta and Kansas City, the US Army Heritage and Education Center, the Air Force Historical Research Agency, the National WWI Museum, the National Security Agency Museum, the Mighty 8th Air Force Museum plus various state and university archives.
She is a retired US Army officer with over 20 years active service, a self-acknowledged history nerd, and the late-in-life daughter of two WWII veterans. She is a member of the Society for Military History and the Association of Professional Genealogists.
Solano County Genealogical Society members will receive a Zoom invite via email a few days before the event. The public is welcome to attend this FREE event. Just send an email to scgs@scgsca.org no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, October 2 and request an invitation.
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Wednesday, October 14
Brick Walls, Solving Genealogy Problems (Discussion Group)
10:00 am Hybrid Meeting - Both on Zoom & at Vacaville Cultural Center Library
Join us on October 14th at 10 AM for the Solano County Genealogical Society’s Discussion Group meeting.
This meeting will be both in-person and on Zoom.
The in-person location is the Vacaville Cultural Center Library at 1020 Ulatis Drive.
For our topic we will be discussing is Brick Walls, Solving Genealogy Problems
In genealogy, a “brick wall” is a point in your family history research where you can no longer identify or prove an ancestor using the records and information currently available.
Researchers use the term because progress feels like hitting a solid wall.
Roundtable Discussions are informal groups gathered to exchange or learn new ideas about each topic.
You have the option of attending in person at the library or virtually on Zoom.
Solano County Genealogical Society members and any guests wishing to attend virtually will receive a Zoom invite via email a few days before the event.
Guests are very Welcome to attend this FREE event. Just come to the library. Or if you prefer to join us on Zoom, send an email to the society at scgs@scgsca.org no later than 4:00 p.m., Tuesday October 13th to request a Zoom invitation.
We look forward to seeing you either in person or on Zoom! |
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Saturday, November 7
30 Types of Maps Useful in Genealogy (Speaker Series)
11:00 am Online Zoom Virtual Meeting
On Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 11 a.m., the Solano County Genealogical Society will have Margaret (Peg) Kapustiak as our speaker. Her topic is: “30 Types of Maps Useful in Genealogy”.
Maps can unlock details about a family or lead researchers to new resources. Her presentation, will cover various kinds of maps, and look at details included and not included in maps. She will offer suggestions on locating maps for Europe and the USA. Her presentations are designed to provide you with extremely practical tips and ideas.
Margaret (Peg) Kapustiak’s has been a Genealogist/Family Historian for 48 years and has researched her family history in the Chicago area, the Midwest, New England, and New York state plus ten countries in both Europe and Asia, when she lived overseas. She has provided over 200 talks to organizations both nationally and internationally. She is the author of two books and 58 research articles. The last book on Venice, Florida was written for their 100 Anniversary of Incorporation as a city.
She currently volunteers at five historical/genealogical organizations and is on the Board of South Suburban Genealogical and Historical Society, as their Strategic Planner and conducts their monthly Website SIG (Special Interest Group), specializing on the 50 states and internationally. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Wisconsin.
Solano County Genealogical Society members will receive a Zoom invite via email a few days before the event.
Visitors are always welcome to attend this FREE event. Just send an email to scgs@scgsca.org no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, November 6 to request an invitation.
Guests are also encouraged to consider becoming members. Dues are $30 annually for an individual and $40 for family membership.
More information can be found on the society’s website at www.scgsca.org and Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SCGSCA |
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Wednesday, November 11
Researching Military Records (Discussion Group)
10:00 am Online Zoom Meeting
Join us on November 11th at 10 AM on Zoom for the Solano County Genealogical Society’s Genealogy Discussion Group meeting.
We will be discussing Researching Military Records. Our focus will be on finding U.S. military documents from the Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korean War through modern conflicts, including draft cards, service records, pension files, casualty lists, and photos.
Roundtable Discussions are informal groups gathered to exchange or learn new ideas about each topic.
Solano County Genealogical Society members will receive a Zoom invite via email a few days before the event. They can also find the most current Zoom Invitation Link on the website in the Members Only menu section.
Guests are Welcome to attend this FREE event. If interested, send an email to the society at scgs@scgsca.org no later than 4:00 p.m., November 10th to request a Zoom invitation.
We look forward to seeing you on Zoom!
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Saturday, December 5
Finding Your Railroad Ties (Speaker Series)
11:00 am Online Zoom Virtual Meeting
On Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 11 a.m., the Solano County Genealogical Society will have Cindy Brennan as our speaker. Her topic is: “Finding Your Railroad Ties”.
There are only a few things that are as significantly entwined with American history as The Train. For many of our ancestors, trains represented the most profound change in their lifetime. New careers, travel, food, medicine and products that were never available before, were now a possibility. The nostalgia surrounding train travel in days gone by still captivates us today. Join us on a virtual train trip to learn how your family may have been connected to the magic of The Train. You might be surprised.
Cindy Brennan has over 20 years of experience in family history research, sparked by discovering a photograph of her husband’s family from 1899. She has served as the Newsletter Editor for the Sonoma County Genealogy Society since 2009 and has shared her expertise through articles and presentations for genealogists and family historians.
Her approach combines historical context with genealogical methodology, making it a valuable resource for anyone researching ancestors who may have worked on or been affected by the railroad industry.
Solano County Genealogical Society members will receive a Zoom invite via email a few days before the event.
Visitors are always welcome to attend this FREE event. Just send an email to scgs@scgsca.org no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, December 4 and request an invitation.
Guests are also encouraged to consider becoming members. Dues are $30 annually for an individual and $40 for family membership.
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Tuesday, December 8
Solano Genealogical Potluck (Holiday Potluck)
12:00 pm Veterans Memorial Building 549 Merchant, Vacaville
Our Solano County Genealogical Society is having a Holiday Potluck on Tuesday December 8th 2026 at 12 noon.
The event will be at the Veterans Memorial Building, located at 549 Merchant Street, in Vacaville.
All members and their guests are invited.
Drinks will be provided.
No alcohol is allowed.
Please let us know if you are planning to attend and what favorite food dish you will bring to share. RSVP by email to scgs@scgsca.org by Dec 4th so that we have an idea on how many people to expect.
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We hope to see you there!
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Wednesday, December 9
Picking Topics for 2027 (Discussion Group)
10:00 am Hybrid Meeting - Both on Zoom & at Vacaville Cultural Center Library
This December 9th 10:00 am meeting is the roundtable discussion group which we do annually in December to pick topics for the following year.
Come and join members of the Solano County Genealogical Society to hear suggestions for topics and maybe suggest a topic yourself for our monthly discussion groups which will be held on the second Wednesday of each month (except July & August) through 2027 at 10:00 a.m.
We welcome all ideas for our topics. We are also looking for volunteers to lead the discussions.
Roundtable Discussions are informal groups gathered to exchange or learn new ideas about each topic.
You have the option of attending in person at the library or virtually on Zoom.
Solano County Genealogical Society members and any guests wishing to attend virtually will receive a Zoom invite via email a few days before the event.
Guests are very Welcome to attend this FREE event. Just come to the library. Or if you prefer to join us on Zoom, send an email to the society at scgs@scgsca.org no later than 4:00 p.m., Tuesday June 9th to request a Zoom invitation.
We look forward to seeing you either in person or on Zoom!
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