Many
people in the Clark County area have Scandinavian roots they would like
to explore. The instructor has deep expertise along with practical
application. This class will focus on basic research techniques while
adding insight into DNA interpretation. Tuition for each class is $12 for members and $15 for non-members. Advance registration is requested to guarantee reservation. Walk-ins subject to available seating.
WEBINAR: ITALIAN CIVIL REGISTRATION–GOING BEYOND THE BASICS
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
This
Legacy Family Tree webinar discusses some of the more advanced records
within Italian civil registration: Allegati [birth, death, and marriage
supplements/attachments], Cittadinanza [citizenship records] and Atti
Diversi [Diverse Acts]. Students will learn how these records can help
to fill in the details of an Italian families’ history as well as track
them across Italy. and around the world.
SCANDINAVIAN ROOTS FOCUS GROUP
Mon, 21 Oct 2019: 2-3:30 pm
CCGS Library
If
you want to discover your Scandinavian roots, attend this monthly
meeting and learn how to conduct your research. 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. This group meets regularly on
the third Monday of the month, September-May. Members and non-members
are welcome.
WEBINAR: TOP TECH TIPS FOR THE TECHNOLOGISTS AND THE GENEALOGIST
Wednesday, October 23, 2019,11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
CCGS Library
As
many know, genealogy research can gobble up an enormous amount of time.
Watch this Legacy Family Tree webinar and leave armed with a new
collection of tools to make your genealogy time on the computer more
efficient.
WEBINAR: SEVEN STEPS TO MANAGE DIGITAL FILES
Wednesday, October 30, 2019, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
CCGS Library
Learn
how Digital Asset Management (DAM) can help you organize and manage
digital photos and images across computers, cloud services, and mobile
devices with practical strategies for backup, adding metadata, file
naming, captioning, and sharing.
CLASS: UPDATED VITAL RECORDS RESEARCHING
Tuesday, Nov 5, 9-11 a.m.
CCGS Library
Vital
records contain essential genealogical research information. More
records are becoming available online, but many more are not. In this
class, you will learn how to harness the power of 21st Century searching
clues for locating your ancestors. Tuition for each class is $12 for members and $15 for non-members. Advance registration is requested to guarantee reservation. Walk-ins subject to available seating.
CLASS: CANADIAN GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH–WHERE TO START?
Tuesday, October 1, 2019, 9-11 a.m.
CCGS Library
Many
families immigrated first to Canada while others became Americans first
and then relocated to Canada. Whether your ancestors were French or
English speaking, some ancestor records might begin in Canada. Take this
class to learn how to locate family records in Canada.
WEBINAR: A DAY OUT WITH YOUR DNA
Wednesday, October 2, 2019, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
CCGS Library
While
DNA testing for genealogy is no longer a new idea, many companies are
offering a new way to look at your DNA. This Legacy Family Tree webinar
will cover the biggest and brightest options, and help you decide where
you should take your DNA to make the most of the results.
UNFOCUSED GENEALOGY DISCUSSION GROUP
Thu, 3 October 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.
FREE INTRO TO GENEALOGY CLASS
Saturday, October 5, 2019, 10am – 12 p.m.
CCGS Library
Just
getting started on your genealogy quest? Stuck at a stubborn brick
wall? Come in the first Saturday of the month and let the experts at
Clark County Genealogical Society teach you what you need to know to
successfully navigate your family tree. CCGS will have beginning
genealogy classes on the first Saturday of each month. These classes
are designed to interest brand new students as well as those who want to
revive dormant skills
LEGACY FAMILY TREE GENEALOGY SOFTWARE USER GROUP
Mon, 7 Oct 2019: 9:30-11:30 am
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, 7 Oct 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 book 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!)
CLASS: DIGITAL RECORDS PRESERVATION & ORGANIZATION
Tuesday, 8 October 2019: 9-11 a.m.
Records,
records, we all have so many records! These records are clues and they
verify family information. Whether searching at a local or distant
genealogical research library, it is impossible to bring the file
cabinet along. Now is the time to organize your records so you can find
them now! Tuition for each class is $12 for members and $15 for non-members. Advance registration is requested to guarantee reservation. Walk-ins subject to available seating.
BOOK AND FAMILY HISTORY FAIR FOR KIDS
Saturday, October 12, 2019
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
To
reach out to the younger set and get them excited about family
ancestry, a book fair and family journal class will take place on
October 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children can bring in a book they’ve
read and exchange it for another one. Supplies and instructors will be
on hand to help kids make and take home a family journal (small fee).
Books will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Southwest
Washington.
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, 2 Sept 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 book 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!)
WEBINAR: COMBINING DNA AND TRADITIONAL RESEARCH USING CASE STUDIES
Wednesday, September 4, 2019, 11 am-12:30 pm
CCGS Library
DNA
testing has exploded onto the genealogy scene in recent years and is
now one of the most important tools available to advance family tree
research. In order to successfully use DNA testing for genealogy,
however, it’s essential to combine it with traditional research. This
Legacy Family Tree webinar will concentrate on several in-depth case
studies to verify family tree lines, break brick walls, test hypotheses,
and solve of hitherto unfathomable mysteries.
UNFOCUSED GENEALOGY DISCUSSION GROUP
Thu, 5 Sept 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.
FREE INTRO TO GENEALOGY CLASS
Saturday, September 7, 2019 – 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
CCGS Library
Just
getting started on your genealogy quest? Stuck at a stubborn brick
wall? Come in the first Saturday of the month and let the experts at
Clark County Genealogical Society teach you what you need to know to
successfully navigate your family tree. The Clark County Genealogical
Society will have beginning genealogy classes on the first Saturday of
each month. These classes are designed to interest brand new students
as well as those who want to revive dormant skills.
TECH SATURDAY AT CLARK COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
Second Saturday of every month, 10 am-3 pm
CCGS Library
We
are all grateful to the ancestors who painstakingly researched our
family history writing letters, documenting the family tree with pencil
and paper and passing along volumes of resources. Today, there are many
technological resources that are taking us into the times when we can
often get an immediate answer to our genealogical research and
questions. If you need help jumping onto the technological bandwagon,
drop into Tech Saturday at the Clark County Genealogical Society and
receive gentle advice for how, you too, can become internet savvy with
genealogical research.
WEBINAR: RESEARCHING LATIN AMERICA ON THE INTERNET WITH GENEALOGICAL RESOURCES
Wednesday, September 18, 2019, 11 am-12:30 pm
CCGS Library
This
Legacy Family Tree webinar will refer to many genealogical and general
resources, computer databases, cemeteries, immigration, and citizenship
records available in countries like Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia,
Cuba, Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico,
Venezuela, and the Caribbean. The instructor provides a brief overview
of government records available online, how to access them or get in
touch with organizations, schools, clubs, cemeteries, newspapers,
genealogical societies, and more.
SCANDINAVIAN ROOTS FOCUS GROUP
Mon, 16 Sep 2019: 2-3:30 pm
CCGS Library
If
you want to discover your Scandinavian roots, attend this monthly
meeting and learn how to conduct your research. 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. This group meets regularly on
the third Monday of the month, September-May. Members and non-members
are welcome.
CLASS: SEARCHING AMERICAN CHURCH RECORDS
Tuesday, Sep 24, 2019, 9-11 am
CCGS Library
Prior
to records being maintained with a local city clerk, vital family
records were kept in the family’s church parish. Births, baptisms,
marriages and deaths are key clues in building a family story. In this
class, you will learn the many family denominations in early American
and how to locate them and their records. Tuition for each class is $12 for members and $15 for non-members. Advance registration is requested to guarantee reservation. Walk-ins subject to available seating.
GENERAL MEETING FOR GENEALOGY ENTHUSIASTS
Presentation: History of Fort Lewis and Military Records
Tuesday, Sept 24, 2019: 7-9 p.m.
Clark County Historical Museum,1511 Main Street, Vancouver, WA
Lewis
Army Museum Archivist Jenn Jett will speak about the history of Fort
Lewis, the history of military records, and the research request process
at the Lewis Army Museum. She will also cover common federal and
private resources available to researchers.
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WEBINAR: MEANINGFUL TABLES AND GRAPHS FOR CORRELATION IN FAMILY HISTORY
Sept 25, 2019, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
CCGS Library
The objective of this Legacy Family Tree webinar is to give viewers concrete examples of how tables and graphs can be used in family history reports and presentations. Learn how to better communicate your family history to descendants.
NEW HOME FOR CCGS!
Correction: The building is 2500 square feet.
Break out the horns. Bang a drum! After months of searching, CCGS has
acquired a new home! Last week we signed a lease on the ex-Chase Bank
Building at 3205 NE 52nd St. It is between St. Johns and St.
James Roads, across the street from the High School Pharmacy. We will
have a fabulous space in which to carry out our mission of Collection,
Preservation, and Education. The owner is in the process of removing the
bank furniture (we’ll still have the vault). We are in the process of
planning how we will configure ourselves in ~5200 square feet of modern,
well-lit building. Tentative time line has us in before the holidays.
Woo Hoo!
Brian Runyan
We
have some new footage for the inside of the new library as we begin
renovation. Take a look at the footage (provided by Steve Young) as we
begin our journey.
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, 3 June 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 book 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!)
WEBINAR: LESSONS IN JEWISH DNA: ONE MAN’S SUCCESSES AND WHAT HE LEARNED ON THE JOURNEY
Wed, 5 June 2019: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
CCGS Library
Using
DNA test results to determine family origins is more complicated among
Jews, who have married “within the tribe” for hundreds of years.
Marrying within a closed community – “endogamy” – has barely been
addressed by the non-Jewish genetic genealogy community. This Legacy
Family Tree presentation uses the instructor’s own research as a “how
to” approach.
UNFOCUSED GENEALOGY DISCUSSION GROUP
Thu, 6 June 2019: 1-3 pm
CCGS Education Center
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.
WEBINAR: RESEARCHING IN NEW MEXICO
Wed, 19 June 2019: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The
47th State holds some of the oldest documents in the U.S. With written
records that begin in 1598 to the current day, researchers will learn
the record groups, how to use them, and where to find them. An abundance
of sacramental records, Governor’s papers, censuses, wills and probates
will be discussed in this Legacy Family Tree webinar.
THIRD THURSDAY EVENING HOURS
Thurs, 20 June 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.
GENERAL MEETING FOR GENEALOGY ENTHUSIASTS
Presentation: Finding the First Fort Vancouver
Tues, 25 June 2019: 6 p.m.-Potluck begins; 7 p.m. program begins
Location: Clark County PUD Community Room, 1200 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA
Amy
Clearman, archaeology graduate student at Portland State University,
will discuss what she found during her archaeological investigation of
two Vancouver neighborhoods and an ethnographic study with residents.
The project was intended to find evidence of the first Fort Vancouver,
built in 1825 in the vicinity of the State School for the Deaf. Building
relevancy of archaeological research to communities in which research
occurs was also a key component.
Bring your favorite dish to share at this annual spring potluck meeting!
WEBINAR: A MONTH’S WORTH OF MUST-HAVE TECH TIPS TO START USING TODAY
Wed, 26 June 26, 2019: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
CCGS Library
What
technology tips can help you with your genealogy research? Make a goal
this month to try a new technology tip each day and this Legacy Family
Tree webinar will help you! We’ll look at tips to help you enhance your
email, use shortcuts, conduct better searches, and use your cell phone
for genealogy. When we are done, you’ll be able to do more with less
time and learn tools that will help you in your research and personal
life.
WEBINAR: THE 10 MOST USEFUL DATABASES FOR EASTERN EUROPEAN RESEARCH
Wed, 15 May 2019: 11 a.m.-12:30 pm
CCGS Library
With
more information available online, it is often possible to find key
records for your Eastern European ancestors in free and subscription
databases. In this Legacy Family Tree webinar, learn about the various
record sets available, how to access them, and how to overcome privacy
and language issues and other research roadblocks.
THIRD THURSDAY EVENING HOURS
Thurs, 16 May 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.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: PREPARING FOR A RESEARCH TRIP FOCUS GROUP
Mon, 20 May 2019: 10 a.m.-12 Noon
CCGS Library
Share
ideas, ask questions, and learn organizational tips in this genealogy
travel research group before you hit the road. Whether you’re staying
close to home, traveling across the country, or winging around the world
to research your genealogy, it helps to be prepared! Go it alone or
join a fall 2019 CCGS group trip to the Family History Library, Salt
Lake City, UT (dates TBD).
SCANDINAVIAN ROOTS FOCUS GROUP
Mon, 20 May 2019: 2-3:30 pm
CCGS Library
If
you want to discover your Scandinavian roots, attend this monthly
meeting and learn how to conduct your research. 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. This group meets regularly on
the third Monday of the month, September-May. Members and non-members
are welcome.
WEBINAR: GOOGLE DRIVE – AN OFFICE IN THE CLOUD
Wed, 22 May 2019: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
CCGS Library
Never
again suffer the heartache of a dead hard drive. Take advantage of
‘found” research time when you keep research notes available anywhere
with internet access. Learn how to make it all work in this Legacy
Family Tree webinar.
WEBINAR: TOOLS FOR TRANSLATING AND TRANSCRIBING GENEALOGY RECORDS
Wed, 29 May 2019: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
CCGS Library
Documents
– old and new – are a requisite resource for genealogy research. This
Legacy Family Tree webinar will discuss the latest tools and programs
available to translate foreign language documents. Learn how to
transcribe documents in order to extract needed information.
If
you want to discover your Scandinavian roots, attend this monthly
meeting and learn how to conduct your research. 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. This group meets regularly on
the second Thursday of the month, September-May. Members and non-members
are welcome.
WEBINAR: BOOST YOUR GERMANIC RESEARCH: UNDERSTAND HISTORICAL JURISDICTIONS
Wed, April 17, 2019: 11 am to 12:30 pm
CCGS Library
Did
you know that Germany was not a country until 1871? One must understand
who controlled a given area in order to find all possible records.
Topics included in this Legacy Family Tree Webinar are: Use of Meyer’s
gazetteer, changes in historical Germanic areas, tactics for determining
jurisdictions, and examples.
THIRD THURSDAY EVENING HOURS
Thurs, April 18, 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.
GENERAL MEETING FOR GENEALOGY ENTHUSIASTS
Presentation: Beyond Names and Dates~Filling in the Stories of our Female Ancestors
Tuesday, April 23, 2019: 7-9 p.m.
Clark County Historical Museum,1511 Main Street, Vancouver, WA
For
most of recorded time, women didn’t leave much of a paper trail, but
they still have wonderful stories to tell. We’ll look at ways in which
local history, laws, politics, natural disasters, probate inventories,
and other resources can help. Presenter Pam Vestal is a full-time
genealogist and lecturer in Oregon, but her research extends far beyond
the Pacific NW, with clients all over the U.S., and research that
reaches beyond our borders.
WEBINAR: COMPARING THE GENEALOGY GIANTS: ANCESTRY.COM, FAMILYSEARCH, FINDMYPAST, MYHERITAGE
Wed, April 24, 2019: 11 am to 12:30 pm
CCGS Library
Should
you use all or only one genealogy website for your family history
goals? Learn how these genealogy giants–Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org,
Findmypast.com, MyHeritage.com–compare in 2019 for historical records,
online trees, DNA tools and access options. This Legacy Family Tree
Webinar will review each site’s strengths and weaknesses that will help
you know which to use now, and which to keep in mind when your research
interests or budget change.
“The good things you do and throw in the river of life, will be returned to you in the desert of life.” Sa’adi
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 Mar 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 book 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!)
GETTING STARTED TRACING YOUR FAMILY ROOTS
Tues, 5 Mar 2019: 10 am – 12 noon
CCGS Library
FREE CLASS
This class starts your family tree research with a begin at the beginning strategy.
Topics will include collecting information from the family, family
group sheets, pedigree charts, genealogy database programs, and best
research practices. Taught by highly regarded genealogist and CCGS
member, Elsie Deatherage.
WEBINAR: A GUIDE TO THIRD PARTY TOOLS FOR DNA TESTING
Wed, 06 Mar 2019: 11 am-12:30 pm
CCGS Library
DNA
testing companies boast helpful internal tools, but there are many
excellent third party tools that can help provide answers. This Legacy
Family Tree webinar will provide an overview of all the available third
party tools as well as practical hints and tips on how to get the most
out of them.
UNFOCUSED GENEALOGY DISCUSSION GROUP
Thu, 7 Mar 2019: 1-3 pm
CCGS Education Center
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.
WHAT’S NEW ON THE FAMILY SEARCH WEBSITE?
Tues, 12 Mar 2019: 10 am-12 pm
CCGS Library
Join
Alice Allen to learn about the constantly changing and improving
FamilySearch.org website. Find out what’s new and pick up tips and
tricks to make your own Family Searching experience a successful one!
Advance registration requested as class may be canceled with
insufficient registrations. Walk-ins are accepted subject to available
seating.
SCANDINAVIAN ROOTS FOCUS GROUP
Mon, 18 Mar 2019: 2-3:30 pm
CCGS Library
If
you want to discover your Scandinavian roots, attend this monthly
meeting and learn how to conduct your research. 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. This group meets regularly on
the second Thursday of the month, September-May. Members and non-members
are welcome.
RESEARCHING ANCESTORS IN TENNESSEE RECORDS
Tue, 19 Mar 2019: 10am – 12 pm
CCGS Library
If
you looking for ancestors in Tennessee records, ace genealogist Bea
Ritter will tell you how to conduct a search. For illustration, she uses
examples from visits she made to 10 counties on behalf of her own
family search effort. You’ll take away guidelines to search for your own
Tennessee ancestral roots. Advance registration is requested to
guarantee reservation. Walk-ins subject to available seating.
WEBINAR: ONE AFRICAN-AMERICAN FAMILY’S STORY OF MIGRATION FROM THE SOUTH
Wed, 20 Mar 2019: 11 am – 12:30 pm
CCGS Library
African-Americans
throughout the South moved to Midwestern cities in search of
opportunities and work. This Legacy Family Tree webinar will help
researchers understand how to look for clues in both places and with all
connected family members.
THIRD THURSDAY EVENING HOURS
Thurs, 21 Mar 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 Mar 2019: 10 am to noon
Fort Vancouver Visitor Center, 1501 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, WA
At
the height of activity for the Hudson’s Bay Company at Fort Vancouver,
American wagon trains began rolling west. At Fort Vancouver, the Native
American and Hawaiian populations were permanent residents with fur
traders, clerks and officers of the HBC. Mary Rose, executive Director
of the Friends of Fort Vancouver, will talk about the changes that took
place at the Fort and the community. Internationally, “Oregon” would be
declared a U.S. Territory up to the 49th Parallel. By 1849, the U.S.
Army was at Vancouver to reinforce America’s claim.
WEBINAR: FREE GENEALOGY TOOLS FOR YOUR IPAD/IPHONE
Wed, 27 Mar 2019: 11 am -12:30 pm
CCGS Library
There
are several new applications and a few old ones which can help you
capture, reference, and share your family history on the go. Come find
out how to use the latest and greatest tools for your preferred Apple
mobile device at this Legacy Family Tree webinar.
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.
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, 22 Jan 2019: 10 am to noon
Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main Street, Vancouver, Washington 98660
Cemeteries
can be a rich source of information for genealogists, but how do you
identify the right cemetery and where do you find it? What preparation
should you make to prepare for a cemetery visit? Presenter Laurel Smith
will help you answer these questions and share tips. Some resources to
help you answer these questions will be shared by Laurel Smith. Smith is
past president of the Genealogical Forum of Oregon.
USING ONE NOTE WITH YOUR GENEALOGY WEBINAR
Wed, 23 Jan 2019: 11 am-12:30 pm
CCGS Library
OneNote
has been one of Microsoft’s best kept secrets. Whether you use other
software/applications in the Microsoft productivity family OR you want
to use OneNote separately, it is a robust program to use in conjunction
with your genealogy management software. Come learn how to get the most
out of this great note-taking program in this Legacy Family Tree webinar
presentation.
YOU CAN DO THIS: PHOTO ORGANIZING AND PRESERVATION WEBINAR
Wed, 30 Jan 2019: 11 am-12:30 pm
CCGS Library
Are
you sitting on a pile of old family photographs, slides, negatives or
home movies and wondering how to maintain them? As Baby Boomers take on
the task of organizing family history materials, how do we preserve
these with all the technology available? Participants in this Legacy
Family Tree webinar taught by expert Thomas MacEntee will learn the best
ways to organize and keep family photos including outsourcing as well
as the DIY approach. Starting with quick and easy inventory and
organizing tips, we’ll move on to creating a strategic plan to finally
get this photo project done!
“The good things you do and throw in the river of life, will be returned to you in the desert of life.” Sa’adi
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