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The Orange County California Genealogical Society (established in 1963) is a non-profit, educational organization in Huntington Beach with 400 members. Read more...

Orange County California
Genealogical Society

OCCGS Webinar
November 7th
with
Christine Cohen

10:00 am - Welcome & Announcements: Kristi Sexton, OCCGS President

10:10 am - The Why, Where, When, What and How of Lineage and 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 you join them? Why would you join them? What activities or events to they perform? Do you need professional assistance to join them? Do you need an invitation? What free or member benefits are available? Are DNA results a membership option?

11:20 am - How Anyone Can Use the www.DAR.org Website
This presentation will demonstrate how to use the Daughters of the American Revolution's website www.DAR.org for research. DAR.org has a wealth of information about the entire United States that can be viewed for free — you do not have to be a DAR member to utilize this site. The website also has documentation about confirmed Patriots that can help you even if you do not have a Patriot Ancestor. Additionally, DAR.org contains an index created by DAR members of surnames in published resources and unpublished resources.

Learn more about Christine Cohen