Topic Talk: Naming Conventions
A Rose by any other name… What and why to give a person a particular first name? How did someone ever get that last name? Why even have middle names? Conventions prevalent in days of yore…up...
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Beyond the Paper Trail: Restoring Identity Through Genetic Genealogy
What happens when the records go silent? This session dives into the transformative power ofDNA, showcasing real-world breakthroughs including examples from the Davis Genealogy Club.We will explore how advanced genetic...
DNA Study Group
The DNA study group will meet to discuss challenges and accomplishments, including questions about this week's presentation and new cases from members. ~ // ~Via Zoom, members only. Use “Join/Renew”...
DGC Book Club – “North Woods” by Daniel Mason
Brown bag lunch 12:30 – Book discussion begins 1:00 Genealogy library at the Davis Senior Center, 646 A Street, Davis, CA 95616. ~ // ~ A sweeping novel about a...
The Why, Where, When, What and How Of Lineage & Hereditary Societies
Have you ever thought of joining a Lineage or Hereditary Society? What is the purpose of the society? Who are they composed of? Where do you find them? How do...
Follow up discussion
The Monday-After Presentation Follow up is where Davis Genealogy Club members discuss what we learned at our General Meeting and Presentation the prior week! We discuss what we found helpful...
Topic Talk: Revolutionary War
Just 250 years ago, this country determined to self-determine. Did your ancestor play a part for or against independence or perhaps totally disinterested? What are the greatest sources that help us determine...
Library is Open Wednesdays!
Located in the Davis Senior Center, 646 A St, Davis ~ // ~ Click here to see Library holdings
DGC Board Meeting
The Davis Genealogy Club Board meets quarterly in January, April, July and October. Board members have voting rights, however, all members are welcome to attend and give input into the...
DNA Study Group
The DNA study group meets to discuss DNA-based strategies and tests to answer genealogical questions using case studies, demonstrations, and other sharing by club and study group members. ~ //...
DGC Book Club – “Genealogy of a Murder: Four Generations, Three Families, One Fateful Night”
Brown bag lunch 12:30 - Book discussion begins 1:00 Genealogy library ~ // ~ Belkin, Lisa. Genealogy of a Murder: Four Generations, Three Families, One Fateful Night. Nonfiction. 2024 Independence Day weekend, 1960: a young...
Topic Talk: Medical Professions & Their Patients
Doctors, nurses, midwives, amputators, teeth pullers? Were your ancestors in practice? Were your ancestors practiced upon? What was the world they lived in trying to provide or get care? In other countries, this one. From...