EVENTS SCHEDULE

I am available for online and in-person presentations. For more info, contact me at clairegebben@gmail.com.

Saturday, June 15, 2024, 10:00 a.m. Pacific time in-person in Sequim, WA and online presentation
German Immigration Patterns
Clallam County Genealogical Society

Since the 17th century, millions of German-speaking emigrants were leaving Europe for places far and wide, especially North America. Who were they? Why did they leave? The answer? It’s complicated. This talk explores waves of emigration in historical context, including wars, religious oppression, human and civil rights, weather, economics and other factors. Presentation also includes a look at patterns of settlement of German migrants on arrival in North America.

Monday, July 22, 2024, 7:30 p.m. Pacific time online presentation
Creating a Legacy from Family Papers and Genealogy
Placer County Genealogical Society, Auburn, California (This meeting is a combined Zoom Meeting and Library)
Many of us share a pressing concern: we possess family documents, artifacts, and oral histories, but have no idea what to do with them. This session examines formats, ideas, organizational tips, and inspiration to ensure the stories of our ancestors, and our own life stories, are not lost.