Submitted by Carol-Anne Tucker-Watt: Member since 2013
Submitted by Carol-Anne Tucker-Watt: Member since 2013
My husband's paternal grandfather, Watt Lai-Bo and family in Guangdong (Canton), China. Watt Lai-Bo was a famous Chinese opera singer. He even traveled to San Francisco to sing. My father-in-law, Watt Yew, played several Chinese musical instruments.

General Meetings
Our evening meetings, conducted via Zoom, showcase a guest presenter who delves into a compelling genealogical subject. Open to both members and the public, these sessions are free of charge with registration required for attendance. Visit the Events page for more information and registration links. 
  • Time and Date: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) 2nd Thursday of each month (except August and December).
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Descendants Newsletter
Our newsletter, Descendants, is exclusively available to our valued members. Published ten times per year each issue covers an array of topics:  
  • Special interest stories, interviews, and research tips from genealogy specialists, including our own member experts
  • Topic-driven photo essays featuring ancestral snapshots contributed by members
  • Insights from our CCCGS president
  • ​Research facilities in and around Contra Costa County  
  • Calendar of CCCGS hosted events 
  • Event notices for other genealogical societies in Northern California and national genealogical societies 
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Annual Fall Webinar
This popular event, usually held in October, features a professional from the genealogy field who conducts a deep-dive into a broad topic of interest.
 
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Upcoming Events
May 8
CCCGS Annual Business Meeting and “Show & Tell” Event
Our annual business meeting where we install new members to the Board of Directors, vote on any bylaws changes, and receive a financial report. Plus, our popular “Show & Tell” ...

June 12
"Setting Goals to Focus Your Genealogy" with Cynthia K. Patton
Everyone has ideas for their genealogy projects: write a family history; join a lineage society; or scan boxes of family photos. How do you decide whichto do? How do ...

July 10
"Solving Maternal Surname Mysteries with DNA.” with Kate Penney Howard
“Filling in Those Pesky Blanks: Solving Maternal Surname Mysteries with DNA.” We all have that ancestor with a first name, but no family name. When traditional genealogical techniques fail to ...