Fort Walla Walla Camp 3 events of Spring

UPCOMING CAMP EVENTS

DateComments
April 6 2024FWW 3 Quarterly Meeting at VFW – Spokane, WA.  Start at 12PM, sandwiches available to order. Interesting program T.B.A., speaker at 1:15 PM.VFW
1425 212 S. David
Spokane, WA 99212
April 13, 2024 Saturday 9:30 AMAny Sons Brother Invitation To: Daughter of Union Vets of C.W. 2024 Department Convention – Richland WA.  Richland Community Center-Besty Ross Tent 40.  9:30- 11:30, Luncheon at 12 – about $25-30.00 each.  A 2PM Ancestor Memorial Service at Rest Haven Cemetery in RIchland.To register email Christy McElroy atchristymdar@gmail.com
May 27, 2024
Monday 11:00 AM
Memorial Day Ceremony -Yakima WA
11 AM at C.W. Monument
Stone marker dedication, adjacent to C.W. Monument for WIlliam Matthews.  Event to be followed by a picnic in near by park.
June 1st, 2024
Saturday 
Department of Columbia Spring Meeting. At Clackmas Oregon – Details Later.Any Brother may attend or be a delegate.
June 15-16th 2024
Saturday and Sunday
C.W. Association at Fullbright Park – Union Gap WA. FWW 3 will maintain a welcom and membership promotion booth.

Monica and Don Peters Named Two of WSGS’s Outstanding Volunteers in 2023

Since 2003, the Washington State Genealogical Society has recognized over 600 outstanding volunteers and teams, nominated by their local society or genealogical organization for their service and dedication. These volunteers are the backbone of their local society, giving their time and expertise, to the organization and the field of genealogy. In the coming months, you will be introduced to each of the 2023 award recipients and learn why they received the 2023 WSGS Outstanding Volunteer and Team Award.

Today we’re introducing Monica and Don Peters of Pullman, Washington, who were nominated by the Whitman County Genealogical Society (WCGS).

Monica is among the 1984 “Founding Mothers” of WCGS, and has served on the board since. As corresponding secretary, she efficiently manages the society’s communications and promotes activities at the core of its purpose.  With deep roots in Whitman County, she serves as the society’s primary researcher.  Her sleuthing uncovers intriguing stories, which she generously shares in newsletter articles.

Monica was instrumental in establishing an endowment fund which allows the society to provide college scholarships to high school seniors demonstrating interest in family history. Her communication of fiscal matters enhances the financial business of the society.

In partnership with Monica, Don unfailingly provides behind-the-scenes support to WCGS.  He assists in the society’s efforts to wrangle technology needed to accomplish its goals. He is generous with his time and expertise in any matter under consideration.  

For more information on the WSGS Outstanding Volunteer Award program, visit the Recognition page of the WSGS website or contact Info@wasgs.org. Please type “Volunteer Award” in the subject line.

Let’s Talk About… Online Family Trees-Part 2


Many of us have been blessed to sit beneath the 150-year-old banyan tree in downtown Lahaina, Maui. (Which is said to be showing signs of life after the devastating August fire. Yahoo.) Looking at the city-park-wide spread of this tree, one can imagine an equally large series of roots reaching back into time and bringing the beloved tree back to life.


The Maui Banyan is the metaphor I choose to share with you today. All that we see, from the ground up, is our growing family (pretend you’re the tiny white person/spot). But what we cannot see is the equal number of roots/ancestors that brought us to this point. 


It’s those people/ancestors whom we genealogists seek. The question on the table to day is how to organize and keep that information in a safe and a usable way? Let’s take a peek at the different safe-storage-for-long-term methods:

  • Individually Managed Family Trees.. meaning YOU are in charge, period:
    • American Ancestors TREES
    • Ancestry — private member trees
    • MyHeritage — private member trees
    • Findmypast — private member trees
  • Keeping your tree online on these websites means nobody/no how can add/substract/multiply/divide or mess with your information…. but you can give permission for folks to see your tree. 
  • Collaborative Family Trees…. meaning folks do work together to add/edit/mange profiles. BUT know that others can and might make changes to “your” profile. Not supposed to without giving documentation. 😉
    • FamilySearch Family Trees….. nearing 2-billion online trees
    • WikiTree….. 36 million trees
  • Programs on your own computer…… meaning you are solely in charge; both have a free and paid version.
    • LegacyFamilyTree —- can sync with FamilySearch
    • RootsMagic —– can sync with Ancestry

Certainly there are other online programs and other at-home computer programs. I’m just giving the bare minimum here to kick-start your decision making process as to what are YOU going to do with all your family history information?????

Remember, your “Maui banyan” might burn to the ground next time. 

Genealogical Forum of Oregon Open House

The Genealogical Forum of Oregon’s Open House is next week!

We have just added two new classes.

Also, we are pleased to announce viewing parties for most classes. You can easily make a day of attending a class, meeting GFO members in-person, and researching at the largest genealogical library in the northwest! All at no charge.

Registration and details can be found at https://gfo.org/openhouse.

This year’s Open House features more than 20 classes across a wide variety of interests. 

* Discover the History of Your House
* GFO’s African  American Special Interest Group

* RootsMagic, the Swiss Army Knife of Personal Genealogy Software
* Getting Started with Family Tree Maker
* Germans in America – U. S. Records
* Lineage Society Panel – How to Document your Eligibility
* Using the FamilySearch Catalog
* Find a Grave: Fabulous and/or Frustrating?
* Military Bounty Land: 1776-1855
* Getting Started with AncestryDNA
* Getting Started with Latin American Research
* Finding German Church Records at Archion and Matricula
* Following Your Ancestor Through Swedish Church Records
* English Civil Records
* The 10,000,000 Names Project (and one member’s discoveries)
* Records and Research in New York State, 18th-19th Centuries
* The Great Lakes, Gateway to Western Migration
* Genealogy Problem Solvers (GPS) Special Interest Group
* Introduction to British Records, and Where to Find Them
* Access to GFO Resources from Home

All Open House events are free of charge.

Italian Interest Group of the Eastside Genealogical Society

Post 16-Mar-2024 Meeting Dinner
Welcome to Italian Genealogy Let’s explore the world of Italian genealogy together, one person at a time.

34th Anniversary Of The Italian Interest Group! Celebrate the Italian Interest Group’s 34th anniversary!
No-host dinner
Saturday, 3/16/24 at 5:00 pm (May vary based on restaurant availability)
Location: TBD

We normally celebrate the IIG anniversary with a group dinner at Ristorante Paradiso in Kirkland. We need a head count to make a reservation.
Please RSVP to: email@egs-iig.com
Include:Your nameYour email addressNumber of people wishing to attend  Mille Grazie, Stephen
COUNTDOWN TO THE MEETING:
Days Hours Minutes Seconds
Eastside Genealogy Group – Italian Interest Group
2410 East Helen Street,
Seattle WA, United States of America

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Book Club

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Book Club

Saturday, March 16, 2024, starting at 4:00 pm via Zoom

Please join us as we discuss a fictional genealogical book, Clamhunger Row by M.K. Jones.

More information at: 

Amazon: Clamhunger Row

We will also choose future books. 

TPCGS Book Club Zoom Meeting

Every month on the Third Sat beginning at 4:00 PM Pacific Time

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZUkfuCqrzgsG9RrrhNAdU65Lz86P0s92mu1/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGppzIjGNWWthiHRpwcHYr4XerzmHZdjfpvjg3tLQFXV1WjGvgaZIIvA4GC

Join Zoom Meeting:

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Meeting ID: 819 9921 3610

Passcode: 479394

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Dial by your location:

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Meeting ID: 819 9921 3610

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Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Chat

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Genealogy Chat

Tuesday, March 19, 2024, starting at 7:00 PM via Zoom

Our conversation starter topic this month will be presented by Diane Bertram talking about an NEGHS article on Mayflower Ancestors and then her experience spending last week at the Family Search Library in Salt Lake City, you won’t want to miss it.

This is a monthly opportunity to connect with others and talk about anything and everything genealogical. The value of this meeting increases with the participation of each person that attends and contributes to the conversations. This is your chance to celebrate the breaking down of a brick wall in your research or ask questions of others that can help you find records or relatives. Everyone, members, and guests are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate.

Date & Time: Every month on the Third Tue, from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM Pacific Time

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZMldOCprTsqGtSoVglOBTElUaBRgTq5IEgI/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGvpjgjG9eVsBmHRpwEGojCXevztmJfjbdukyniDw9xVib6A-NgALVLAY35

Join Zoom Meeting:

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Passcode: 836216

One tap mobile:

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Dial by your location:

        +1 253 205 0468 US

        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)

Meeting ID: 878 3913 0000

Passcode: 836216

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdesX0el3t

Grays Harbor Genealogical Society Genealogy Cafes

The Grays Harbor Genealogical Society is partnering with multiple other genealogy and lineage groups to offer Genealogy Cafés at the Ocean Shores and Hoquiam Libraries.

Tue, Apr 23, 2024, from 11 am – 3 pm

Ocean Shores Library

Tue., Apr 23, 2024, from 10 am – 2 pm

Hoquiam Timberland Library

Wed, Apr 24, 2024, from 11 am – 3 pm

Ocean Shores Library

Thu, Apr 25, 2024, from 11 am – 3 pm

Ocean Shores Library

Work one-on-one by appointment with a volunteer to begin building your family tree.  Call or Text Carrie at (206) 276-7889 to schedule an appointment time. 

Regards,

Debbie Stiles-Lusk

Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County, Washington, USA

360-624-6258, debbie.stileslusk@gmail.com

Heritage Quest Research Library Finding Female Ancestors

Finding Female Ancestors Uncover more history of the women in your family. Researching women can be difficult as records are so often few.  In this presentation you will hear ideas for helping you discover more about their lives.   M. Diane Rogers has a lifelong interest in local and women’s history and is a Past President and Past Editor of the British Columbia Genealogical Society. She speaks on a wide variety of family history topics, from DNA to “Shocking Genealogy Resources.” She teaches genealogy classes year-round and facilitates the Vancouver and Scandinavian genealogy groups in B.C. 
She is active on social media and blogs at “CanadaGenealogy” or “Jane’s Your Aunt.”
  When:  Thursday, March 21, 2024
Time:    11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where:  ZOOM
Cost: $20 Members $25 Non-members Sign-up & Payment:
Go to hqrl.com and click on the HQRL Store
Be sure to sign in as a member to receive the discount. The boxes have been emptied, the bookshelves are full and we are almost ready to open.  We need your help and support.  Are you able to give a few hours a week as a volunteer?  In the interim from the fire we have lost some of our volunteer help.  If you can help, give us a call at 253-863-1806
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