Welcome to the Whittier Area Genealogical Society
A genealogical society serving the Whittier area
in Los Angeles County, California
Next Meeting: Saturday, October 21st, 2017
- Please note our Morning Class Schedule Change:
- We have moved the time of our Morning Classes a half-hour later.
- The Morning Classes now begin at 11 am.
Morning Class 11:00 am
Pat Chavarria
Using Genealogical & Historical Societies & Museums in Your Research
Ever wish you had a picture of your great-great grandfather standing at attention in his Civil War uniform? Or a plat map of your grandparents’ property? Can you imagine holding the mixing bowl your grandmother used to make her famous cornbread? All these and more might be found in the local genealogical & historical society or museum of your ancestors’ hometowns.
Lunch Break at Noon
Pat Stubblefield is once again providing lunches this fall. We will let you know what is on the menu for October as soon as Pat lets us know. You can alway count on a tasty main dish, one of Pat's signature green salads, and a delicious dessert. All this for just a suggested donation of $5.00! Please reserve your lunch by contacting our Hospitality Chair, Miriam Benell at
hospitality@wagswhittier.org no later than Wednesday,October 18th.
General Meeting 1:00 pm
Bill Beigel
Researching WW2 Veterans' Military Records
This workshop will provide hands-on-learning of practical research methods and the challenges of researching American veterans of World War II. Learn how to piece together military service histories. And methods of researching unit records for Army, Air Corps, Marines, Navy, and Coast Guard. Our speaker will provide expert step-by-step instructions on how to locate and interpret service records not available to the public.
Held at the Whittier Masonic Temple, 7604 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier, CA 90602
Please note that the Radisson Hotel shown on the map is now the Doubletree.
Writer's Group
The next Life Story Writing Group Meeting will be held September 27, 2017 at 1:00 pm.
The meetings are held at the Whittier Uptown Senior Center, 13225 Walnut St., from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month. Click here for suggested writing topics for the next meeting.
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