Women settled the Far West along with their male family members although we don’t learn about them as much. This session will help you learn more and delve deeper into the lives of White, Asian and Black women ancestors who settled in the Far West pre-1900. We will look at women’s lives through their own lenses in letters, diaries and photos as well as what records were generated during their lifetimes.
Wednesday, March 13
10:00 am to 11:15 am Pacific Time – Fiske Genealogical Library, Seattle (Virtual Class)
This class will follow on from her class on January 31, including advanced topics such as notarial records and the eastern townships of Quebec. A real opportunity to bring your own specific questions and problems with French-Canadian and Acadian genealogy!
The Grays Harbor Genealogical Society will host Genealogy Cafés. Whether you’re new to genealogy or experienced, you’ll learn about local resources, as well as get individualized help using the library’s online resources and print materials. This free program is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. No registration is necessary.
Presentation – Diving Deeper Into FamilySearch.org
(This presentation and meeting will not be available via Zoom)
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
1:00 pm
SVGS Library
6111 188 PL NE, Arlington, WA
You are invited to the free presentation at the SVGS library.
Everyone is welcome!
Donna Snider will be speaking in person at our February 13th meeting. Our business meeting will follow the presentation.
Donna’s topic:Diving Deeper Into FamilySearch.org
Time to expand your research in FamilySearch.org? You’ve processed all those handy Record Hints for your ancestor, so now what? FamilySearch has a vast amount of records that are only available with a deeper dive. Come learn some tips and tricks that will make your dive more effective and less frustrating.
Donna Snider
Bio: Donna Snider is Director of the Camano-Stanwood FamilySearch Center on nearby Camano Island. Her life-long love of family history propelled her through many hours of recording memories for the elderly, through several college genealogy classes, and through a B.A. in gerontology at Brigham Young University. She has taught a variety of genealogical classes over the last several decades, and her specialty is teaching others how to easily steer through the extensive FamilySearch.org program.
There will be a short break with refreshments. The monthly meeting will follow.
Also join us at the SVGS library from 1-3pm on Thursday, February 15th for our DNA Special Interest Group (DIG). This group works together to develop a better understanding of DNA techniques and strategies for finding relatives, discuss and review new DNA developments and tools and help members with their research problems. This group meets at the same time on the 3rd Thursday of the month.
The Grays Harbor Genealogical Society is hosting John Shaw, executive director of the Westport South Beach Historical Society, at their meeting on Saturday, Feb. 10. John will share “The History of the Lighthouse in the South Beach.” The meeting begins at 10:00 at the Hoquiam Library, 420 7th Street, Hoquiam. GHGS meetings are open to the public. If you want to attend via Zoom, please email ( Info@GraysHarborGenealogy.com ) 24 hours in advance for a link.
Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Monthly Educational Meeting
Tuesday, February 13, 2024, starting at 6:00 pm
Remedies for Copy & Paste Genealogy, Speaker Cyndi Ingle Family trees and the information they contain are easily copied and re-published by others online. This means errors are duplicated many times over. We will discuss solutions for dealing with these issues.
Cyndi Ingle is the owner and webmaster of Cyndi’s List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet, a categorized index to more than 337, 000 on-line resources. A genealogist for more than 40 years, she is an active member of several genealogical societies. Guest lecturer for genealogical society meetings and seminars. (http://www.cyndislist.com/speaking-calendar) Author of three books for genealogical research on the Internet.
Our meetings are held monthly except for July and August starting at 6:00 PM, Zoom comes live about 6:15 PM.
Attend in person at:
Parkland/Spanaway Branch of Pierce County Library
13718 Pacific Ave S.
Tacoma, WA 98444
Attend virtually via Zoom:
Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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Please join us for Tri-City Genealogical Society’s February General meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14. The presentation will be at the Richland FamilySearch Center located at 1314A Goethals Dr. Entrance is down the ramp from the parking lot that is to the north of Dairy Queen. The presentation will also be on Zoom so you can join in from the comfort of your own home. See below for the Zoom link.
February’s presentation will be by TCGS member Veronica Anguiano and will be a preview of RootsTech 2024. RootsTech begins on February 29 and continues through March 2 and will be both in person and online. Free registration gives online access to 200+ online sessions, keynote sessions, syllabi and handouts and the opportunity to chat online with other attendees. Veronica will be presenting tips on what presentations will be available and how to access these presentations along with archived presentations from previous years.
At the May 2024 General Membership Meeting, SKCGS will hold its annual election for the positions of Vice President and Secretary. Please send nominations to nominating-committee@skcgs.org.
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PROGRAM UPDATES
In-person Genealogy Help expanded to Federal Way Library
All meetings are online except the in-person Research Group and Genealogy Help at the Auburn and Federal Way Libraries
Live transcription (captioning) is available during our Zoom meetings by request
Online meeting participants need to register for SKCGS Zoom meetings. Register at our website skcgs.org or use links below. Upon registration, Zoom will send a confirmation email with instructions on joining the meeting.
FEBRUARY – EARLY MARCH 2024 MEETINGS & EVENTS
Friday, February 2, 2024 ⋅ 10:30-12:30pm PT (time change) EGS German Interest Group (online) Topic: Practical Advice for Family Research in Pomerania presented by Dr. Klaus-D. Kohrt Learn how to find where your ancestors lived, which records have survived and where to find them both in archives and online.
This seminar will cover the tools provided via the website of the Pommerscher Greif and how they will lead you to sources in various archives and demonstrate what and where to find on the internet or how to contact organizations holding the original records. The focus of the presentation will be on (Protestant) church books and civil registers and explain the organizational structures of the Protestant church and the civil administration in Pomerania until 1945. For meeting registration, visit https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/
Saturday, February 3, 2024, 10:00am – 12:00pm PT Family Tree Maker Users Group (online) Question & Answer. Each month, we will learn about using the features of FTM. Register in advance for this Zoom meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsdu6uqzgiGdDn7eCsOAgkvdOXktX127sz After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Subscribe to the free SKCGS FTM email list for meeting reminders and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/FTMUG
Monday, February 5, 2024, 11:00am PT Beginning Genealogy Class: Military Records (online) More details at https://www.skcgs.org/meetings-events/classes/bgc Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 6:30pm PT SKCGS Board of Directors Meeting (online) All SKCGS members are invited to attend; only Officers and Directors may vote. Write to Board@skcgs.org for the meeting link.
Monday, February 12, 2024 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT Genetic Genealogy/DNA Interest Group (online) Topic: Strategies For Using the Smaller Databases: 23andMe, MyHeritage, FamilyTreeDNA, LivingDNA
If there is time we can also discuss the upload-only sites such as Gedmatch, Geneanet, Geni. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIucuCvqTsqHNcN7wBEC0fB_3-TRYD1rZLm After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Subscribe to the free SKCGS Genetic-Genealogy email list for meeting reminders and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Genetic-Genealogy Friday, February 16, 2024, 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT Research Workshop (in-person) For SKCGS members Kent FamilySearch Center 12817 SE 256th St., Kent, WA Seating is limited RSVP REQUIRED to Winona at w.laird@skcgs.orgSaturday, February 17, 2024, 9:30am PT social time; 10am – 11:30am PT program (online) SKCGS General Membership Meeting (Online) Christine Cohen presents “Grand Army of the Republic – Researching Your Civil War Veterans” Do you have a Union Civil War Veteran? Did you know that in 1890 there were over 400,000 Veterans who belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R), including members of the USCT? This organization existed from 1866 to 1956. It generated records noting Civil War service, birth, marriage, death, residences, occupations, detailed biographies and even photographs. Christine will show where and how to find these hidden gems.
Christine Cohen is a 21-year member of the Whittier Area Genealogical Society (WAGS), and currently the Program Director of WAGS. She is a member of the El Redondo Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, The Society of Daughters of Holland Dames, and the Association of Professional Genealogists. Her interest in genealogy began in 1977 with the airing of the TV mini-series “Roots”. A native Californian, she is a graduate of UCLA, and recently retired to pursue genealogical education full time. The program will be recorded for playback by SKCGS Members. Guests welcome! Register at https://www.skcgs.org
Monday, February 19, 2024 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT Technical User Group (online) Topic: Preparing for RootsTech Registration, your profile, how to communicate with cousins, and more. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAucuigqj4uH92bWWD2uycX9Z1uSsRLY4K6 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Subscribe to the free SKCGS Technical User Group email list for meeting invitations and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/TUG Wednesday, February 21, 2024 ⋅ 6:30pm – 7:30pm PT
Genealogy with SKCGS and KCLS (online) County Histories
Join professional genealogist, Winona Laird, from South King County Genealogical Society for a series of programs to help you along on your genealogical journey. King County Library will email a Zoom link no later than 24 hours before the program start time. If you do not see an email, check your Junk or Spam folder. If you need assistance, please contact Jennifer at jwooten@kcls.org. Register at KCLS: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65565abcb036662f00807fad
Thursday, February 22, 2024 ⋅ 11:00am – 1:00pm PT Genealogy Help with SKCGS at the Auburn Library (in-person) Genealogy questions? SKCGS offers one-on-one help with a volunteer 1102 Auburn Way S Auburn, WA 98002 Registration not required. In-person event. Safety guidelines and current protocols followed. More information at King County Library, email kcls-auburn@kcls.org
Thursday, February 22, 2024 ⋅ 2:00pm – 4:00pm PT Genealogy Help with SKCGS at the Federal Way Library (in-person) Genealogy questions? SKCGS offers one-on-one help with a volunteer 34200 1st Way S Federal Way, WA 98003 Registration not required. In-person event. Safety guidelines and current protocols followed. More information at King County Library, https://kcls.org/locations/federal-way, or phone: (253) 838-3668
Monday, February 26, 2024 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT Genealogy Chat (online) Meet up and chat about genealogy subjects and topics. We have no agenda; we just like one another! Register in advance for this Zoom meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUud-uqpzoiGtEMxlqDBQ_fUeS8oZjScF71 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Subscribe to the free SKCGS email list for meeting invitations and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Society
Friday, March 1, 2024 ⋅ 10:30-12:30pm PT (time change) EGS German Interest Group (online) Co-hosted by EGS German Interest Group and Ahnenforscher Stammtisch Unna: “Working with Marginal Notes on German Civil Records” by Ursula C. Krause in Germany The program will be in the English language. Visitors welcome and more information at https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com
Saturday, March 2, 2024, 10:00am – 12:00pm PT Family Tree Maker Users Group (online) Question & Answer. Each month, we will learn about using the features of FTM. Register in advance for this Zoom meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsdu6uqzgiGdDn7eCsOAgkvdOXktX127sz After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Subscribe to the free SKCGS FTM email list for meeting reminders and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/FTMUG
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