LEGACY FAMILY TREE GENEALOGY SOFTWARE USER GROUP
Mon, 4 Feb 2019: 10 am-noon
CCGS Library
If you use Legacy Family Tree Software for tracking your genealogy research, there is a Legacy Users Group that meets monthly to discuss tips, tricks and problems. You will always come away with some new ideas. The meetings are held regularly on the first Monday of the month. Members and non-members are welcome.
GENEALOGY RESEARCH BOOK CLUB
Mon, 4 Feb 4 2019: 12-1:30 pm
CCGS Library
There are many “research rich” books of genealogical historical collections, as well as “how to” books on methods, collection and data storage of genealogy research. This group delves into one chapter at a time and discusses how to make the best use of it. Join this casual group as they delve into their favorite topic of books on family history discovery and sleuthing. (Brown baggers welcome!)
DNA AND THE GPS SOLVES A MYSTERY: HAMILTONS IN COLONIAL NEW ENGLAND WEBINAR
Wed, 6 Feb 2019: 11-12:30 pm
CCGS Library
Who was Captain Thomas Hamilton? Y-DNA solves a 300-year old mystery of his origins. Using the Genealogical Proof Standard as well as DNA evidence, the instructor in this Legacy Family Tree webinar describes how the mystery is solved. Types of testing will be covered and how DNA can solve family mysteries.
UNFOCUSED GENEALOGY DISCUSSION GROUP
Thu, 7 Feb 2019: 1-3 pm
CCGS Library
There’s no meeting agenda, no special topic, just a group of curious people bringing genealogy research notes, questions, brick walls, etc. to share with the group. Get ideas for the next steps you should take in your research.
CCGS HOURS
Sat, 9 Feb 2019: 6-9 pm
CCGS Library
Do you find it hard to get to the Clark County Genealogical Library during daytime hours? Come in on Third Thursday to tap into our richest resource: knowledgeable librarians who can help you with your family history search. We won’t do it for you, but we will provide guidance. One librarian has Scandinavian research expertise. The library has over 10,000 books and resources, and free access on our computers to Ancestry.com and AmericanAncestors.com. Bring your own computer and use our free wifi.
SCANDINAVIAN ROOTS INTEREST GROUP
SCANDINAVIAN ROOTS INTEREST GROUP
Mon, 18 Feb, 2019: 2-3:30 pm
CCGS Library
If you want to discover your Scandinavian roots, come to this interest group and be inspired. You’ll get tips for conducting research and finding cousins. Meet with other like-minded individuals who have discovered their ancestors going back many generations. Geographic areas include Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands.
ONLINE RESOURCES FOR FRENCH GENEALOGY WEBINAR PART I
Wed, 20 Feb 2019: 11 am-12:30 pm
CCGS Library
French genealogy researchers benefit from some of the most complete, detailed, and well-preserved records in the world. Due to the digitization efforts, records commonly used for French genealogy are also among the most accessible. In this first of a three-part Legacy Family Tree webinar series, explore the record sets most commonly found online.
CCGS HOURS
Thurs, 21 Feb 2019: 6-9 pm
CCGS Library
Do you find it hard to get to the Clark County Genealogical Library during daytime hours? Come in on Third Thursday to tap into our richest resource: knowledgeable librarians who can help you with your family history search. We won’t do it for you, but we will provide guidance. One librarian has Scandinavian research expertise. The library has over 10,000 books and resources, and free access on our computers to Ancestry.com and AmericanAncestors.com. Bring your own computer and use our free wifi.
GENEALOGY ENTHUSIASTS GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Tue, 26 Feb 2019: 10 am to noon
Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main Street, Vancouver, Washington 98660
How much do you know about the War of 1812? What was it about, what did it accomplish, and how can you find the records of those who served? Military history and genealogist expert Duane Funk will talk about the often overlooked War of 1812. Nevertheless, it gave us our national anthem, was an important time in our nation’s history, and nearly tore the country apart.
SPREADSHEETS 401: EXCEL-LENT INSPIRATION FOR GENEALOGISTS WEBINAR
Wed, 27 Feb, 2019: 11 am-12:30 pm
CCGS Library
Take a trip with spreadsheets to the lands of your ancestors. In this Legacy Family Tree Webinar, learn how spreadsheets can help as you learn to read foreign language newspapers or serve as a translation tool for your ancestors’ vital and religious records. Create spreadsheets to track your ancestors and those great ethnic or locality websites.