BOOK EXCHANGE
The SGS Library has begun exchanging books and periodical issues with other genealogy libraries around the country.
Thus far, through this exchange, we have added 7 new books (conservatively valued at over $280) to our collection which bolstered our holdings for counties in Virginia and West Virginia. In return, we have either reimbursed the sender for postage, or exchanged some of SGS’ publications with them.
When the SGS Library offered our publications to other libraries, we received requests from seven other genealogical libraries. The response has been very positive.
One librarian checked her own family names in Edmond S Meany’s Living Pioneers of Washington, published by SGS in 1995, and found two family members with full articles, including the date their wagon train left Illinois, and a third relative is mentioned. She hopes to visit SGS in January 2019 when the American Library Association meets in Seattle.
This book exchange is an excellent way to raise our profile within the genealogy community!
GOT ACADIANS OR CAJUNS IN YOUR FAMILY TREE?
The SGS Library has a new section devoted to Acadia. The colony of New France in northeastern North America was known as Acadia. This includes areas of Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Maine. Acadians who resettled in Louisiana came to be known as Cajuns. You can find this new section under Canada (CAND/AC/) in the library, but for a while check for items for Acadia on the new acquisitions shelf.
SGS NEEDS 20 to 30 VOLUNTEERS for the 2017
PACIFIC NORTHWEST SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES
Saturday, July 29 & Sunday, July 30
Enumclaw Expo Center
– COME LISTEN TO THE BAGPIPES – WATCH THE DANCERS –
– VISIT THE CLANS – HELP SGS PROMOTE GENEALOGY –
We need volunteers to help at the Seattle Genealogical Society and Library booth during the Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games in Enumclaw. We have been participating for many years and it is a great way to let the public know about SGS and to promote membership. Our participation also gives us valuable community outreach credit for our grant applications with 4Culture which has resulted in thousands of dollars for our equipment and projects. Game attendance is about 30,000 for the weekend. Most of the people who come to the SGS booth don’t have an understanding of their Scottish or Irish heritage and have not done any research. They primarily want to know two things:
1. “What clan do I belong to?”
2. “What tartan can I use?”
We will have a number of reference books available at the booth that help answer those questions. You will receive an e-mail attachment prior to the games that will give you a refresher course on Scottish and Celtic genealogy.
We need twenty volunteers for each day; two volunteers for each two hour session and three people during the peak afternoon hours.
Unfortunately, this year SGS is not able to fully fund the entry tickets to the games for our volunteers. However we will be able to get a substantial early booking discount as long as I can purchase E- tickets online by June 28th. If you are able, a suggested reimbursement to me at the games of $10.00 would be appreciated. The games are a lot of fun. Parking will be at your own expense at $7.00 per day. We encourage carpooling.
Please contact me, Jean Roth, before June 25th to confirm that you can or cannot help. Send along your name, email address, phone contact, age if you are over 62 and a day and time preference, if you have one.
Thanks so much.
JEAN A. ROTH, SGS Outreach
Email: jeanaroth@juno.com
Ph: (206) 782-2629
SAVE THE DATES
Washington Museum Association,
Annual Conference,
Moses Lake, WA
June 21 – June 23, 2017
Details on the offerings of this three day conference can be found at :
http://washingtonmuseumassociation.org/
Pacific NW Scottish Highland Games,
Enumclaw, WA
July 29-30
The 71st Annual Pacific Northwest Highland Games and Clan Gathering is coming up as you know from the article above asking for volunteers to man the SGS booth at the games. To volunteer, contact Jean. For more info on the games visit :
www.sshga.org
2017 NW Genealogy Conference,
Arlington, WA
August 16 – 19
The Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society is putting on their annual four day conference. The first day, August 16, is designed for those new to genealogy and is free. Visit their website for more information, to register for the conference, or to register for the free day :
www.stillygen.org
Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS),
2017 Conference – “Building Bridges to the Past”,
Pittsburgh, PA
August 30 – September 2, 2017
Ready for a road trip? This conference is open to anyone with an interest in family history. FGS is teaming up with the Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society to put on this four day events. There will be various tracks to suit the individual researcher; beginner to experienced.
For more info visit : fgs.org
SGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Unless otherwise indicated all programs will be at the SGS Library, 6200 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle. Check the SGS Web Site for additions, changes, and corrections. Programs may be canceled or postponed because of inclement weather. The library will be closed Tuesday, July 4 for Independence day. The Irish, German, and Canadian Interest Groups do not meet in June, July, or August; they will return to their regular schedule in the fall. The Family Tree Interest Group with Lou Daly will not meet in July, August, or September.
JUNE
Tuesday, June 20, 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm, Technology Tuesday, Bring your laptop or mobile device, and enjoy discussions centered around technology and genealogy – software, genetic genealogy, internet research and more. Hosted by Lisa Chan.
Saturday, June 24, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, “Reading Your Ancestry Results”, Befuddled by your Ancestry results? Perplexed by your ethnicity percentages? Join Jill Morelli, a DNA beginner, who has explored and used many of the features of her Ancestry results. Bring your laptop and be prepared to log onto your Ancestry results–this will be a “live” presentation and more of a workshop than a lecture!
JULY
Saturday, JULY 8, 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm, Family Tree Maker (FTM) Users Group, members helping one another with Family Tree Maker (FTM) the tool long associated with Ancestry.com; Reiley Kidd and Betty Ravenholt are the leaders.
Sunday, JULY 9, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, Scandinavian Interest Group, Karen Knudson, leader.
Tuesday, July 18, 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm, Technology Tuesday, Bring your laptop or mobile device, and enjoy discussions centered around technology and genealogy – software, genetic genealogy, internet research and more. Hosted by Lisa Chan.
Saturday, July 22, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Crown Hill cemetery Tour, join Amber Brock and Lisa Oberg as they lead you through beautiful Crown Hill Cemetery. Founded in 1903 to support the rapidly-growing Ballard community, Crown Hill is set on 10 acres in the heart of the city shaded by old maple trees. Explore the stories of some of the people buried in this serene country setting.
Saturday, July 29, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm, DNA SIG, this group meets at the Wedgwood Presbyterian Church. 8008 35th Ave NE, Seattle. For more information contact SGSDNASIG@gmail.com. Co-chaired by Cary Bright and Herb McDaniel.
TIP OF THE WEEK –
DNA TESTS ON SALE FOR FATHER’S DAY
For the next few days all the major DNA test players (Family Tree DNA, Ancestry DNA, 23andMe) are offering Father’s Day promotions of $20 off the regular price of their autosomal DNA tests. Family Tree DNA is also offering $30 off the Y-DNA test for males. If you are in the market for a DNA test, now may be a good time.
If you need help deciding which testing company is the right choice for you, The Legal Genealogist wrote a very good article, “2015: Most Bang for the DNA Buck”, that might help you decide. Here’s the link: