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== Society History ==
 
The Antelope Valley Genealogical Society was founded in 1976. Its membership is in the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas, including Lancaster, Palmdale, Littlerock, Pearblossom, Lake Los Angeles, Acton, Mojave, Rosamond and Tehachapi.
 
== Society Officers  ==
 
*President: Yvonne DuVernet.
*Vice-President: George Mouchet
*Secretary: Jim Butzke
*Treasurer: Jack Gravance
 
== Locations ==
 
*Our Research Center is located inside the Western Hotel Museum, 557 West Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster CA.
*Most meetings are held at the Chimbole Cultural Center, next to the Palmdale Library, 700 East Palmdale Blvd., Palmdale, CA.
*For details see: [https://www.avgenealogy.org AVGS Website]
 
== Our Collections ==
 
Research Center collections include online databases and over 2,000 books and periodicals.  The library catalog is online at avgenealogy.org.  Some of the highlights are:
*Antelope Valley and Surrounding Area Cemeteries online at avgenealogy.org
*Antelope Valley area high school and junior high school annuals
*Nearly 200 surname family history books for surnames around the world
*How-to books
*U.S. Genealogy, organized by state
*European Genealogy, organized by country
*Los Angeles County Divorce Index on microfiche
*Ancestry Library edition
 
We also have society members on hand to help show you how to research your family history.
 
To see the days and times we are open, please see the [https://www.avgenealogy.org/calendar AVGS Calendar]
 
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== Benefits == *What are the benefits for becoming a member of the society? a quarterly Journal, Meetings with talks at each of our three venues and a Library which is open every Wednesday. The Society's Research Service operates from the library, and Workshops are held there on a regular basis, covering various computing and family history topics. *What are the benefits the society has to offer for those who are not members?

History of the society[edit source]

The Antelope Valley Genealogical Society was founded in 1976. Its membership is in the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas, including Lancaster, Palmdale, Littlerock, Pearblossom, Lake Los Angeles, Acton, Mojave, Rosamond and Tehachapi.

Society Officers[edit source]

  • President: Yvonne DuVernet.
  • Vice-President: George Mouchet
  • Secretary: Jim Butzke
  • Treasurer: Jack Gravance

Society Projects[edit source]

Current Projects[edit source]

FamilySearch Wiki Projects[edit source]

FamilySearch Wiki Page Adoptions[edit source]

Past Projects[edit source]

Blog[edit source]

Facebook page[edit source]

Utah Valley Technology and Genealogy Group Facebook page.

Publications[edit source]


Newsletter[edit source]

TAGGology. A monthly newsletter featuring news and articles about family history and genealogy and the tecnology useful in researching one's ancestors.


Collections[edit source]

  • Parish Registers Original images on CDs.
  • Indexes and Transcriptions on CDs. Parish records, Monumental Inscriptions,Census and many other indexes. Details of how to order can be found at NWKFHS Publications
  • NWKFHS Journals from Autumn 1978 - 2009. Free Searchable PDF Files can be viewed or downloaded at NWKFHS Journals There is also a Subject and Author index for all Journals from 1978 - 2014.
  • Library and Resource Centre. Located at Summerhouse Drive, Joydens Wood Estate, Bexley, DA5 2EE. Non Members are welcome. Reference Books available on open shelves, Parish Register, images of originals, Indexes, Transcriptions, Monumental Inscriptions and much more. NWKFHS Library. There is a Catalogue of the holdings that can be read/downloaded at NWKFHS Catalogue
  • Research Service. Society volunteers are available to carry out research for members and non-members at a cost of £10 per hour. This service uses parish registers and other sources at the Society Library covering the North West Kent area. Full details at NWKFHS Research



Events[edit source]

  • (also include society trips to areas of interest here, in workshops, or in training below)

Society Meetings[edit source]

  • 3 Branch meetings at: Bromley, Bromley Methodist Church, College Road, Bromley BR1 3NS. Dartford, Dartford Technology College, Heath Lane, Dartford DA1 2LY. Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks Community Centre, Otford Road, Sevenoaks, TN14 5DN
  • When
    Bromley, third Saturday morning of the month. Dartford, first Saturday of the month. Sevenoaks, second Thursday of the month.
  • Time
    Full details of Meetings, talks, times and directions can be found at NWKFHS Meetings

Workshops[edit source]

  • (also include presentations online, on site, or elsewhere about how to do research in your area)

Board Meetings[edit source]

Training Meetings[edit source]

Frequently Asked Questions[edit source]

Q. What are the directions to the society?
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Q. What are the society's hours of operation?
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May also include such items as: cost to join your society, how members access online records, free look ups, online meetings, newsletter queries, access to publications, or support from other members

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