Fiske Genealogical Library March Events

Two upcoming events – Fiske Genealogical Library (Seattle):

Wednesday, March 6

10:00 am to 11:15 am Pacific Time – Fiske Genealogical Library, Seattle (Virtual Class)

19th-Century Women Settlers Confront the Far West

Presented by Janice C. Lovelace

For links to join the meeting and get class notes, select https://fiskelibrary.org

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)

French-Canadian Records: Beyond Initial Resources

Presented by Judy Nimer Muhn

For links to join the meeting and get class notes, select https://fiskelibrary.org

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!

Fiske Genealogical Library January & February Online Classes

The following are upcoming classes at the Fiske Library. I’ll be sending you three more next week. Ken Peterson, Education Coordinator

Wednesday, January 17    

10:00 am to 11:15 am Pacific Time – Fiske Genealogical Library, Seattle (Virtual Class)

Notion for Genealogists

Presented by Lisa Alzo

For links to join the meeting and get class notes, select https://fiskelibrary.org

Part database, part notetaking/writing space, part Kanban board, Notion is a FREE all-in-one workspace perfect for managing genealogy research and writing projects. Whether you work on your own or collaborate with a team, learn how Notion can help you customize your workflow to write, plan, and get organized.

Wednesday, January 24    

10:00 am to 11:15 am Pacific Time – Fiske Genealogical Library, Seattle (Virtual Class)

Sources to use in replacing the 1890 Census

Presented by Winona Laird

For links to join the meeting and get class notes, select https://fiskelibrary.org

The 1890 Census was lost in a fire leaving a 20-year gap in our ancestors’ lives. Learn what records we can use to fill those 20 years of our ancestor’s life. Where they lived, who they were living with, what was their occupation and much more.

Wednesday, February 7    

10:00 am to 11:15 am Pacific Time – Fiske Genealogical Library, Seattle (Virtual Class)

THE LIKELY ENGLISH ANCESTRY – Of Deacon John Doane of Plymouth & Eastham, Massachusetts

Presented by Steven W. Morrison

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Follow the trials and tribulations of a small group of dedicated family researchers who set out to identify the ancestor of Deacon John Doane. While his activities in the Plymouth Colony are well documented, the Deacon’s life in his mother country was a complete mystery. Over decades, plausible theories were researched and eventually discarded as dead ends. Then the release of online records resulted in a wave of new discoveries. Comparative analysis from both sides of the pond eventually proved that a candidate from London, England was likely the youthful Deacon. A case study for anyone with a lost New England ancestor.

Wednesday, February 14  

10:00 am to 11:15 am Pacific Time – Fiske Genealogical Library, Seattle (Virtual Class)

Immigration, Emigration, Naturalization, and Passports

Presented by Winona Laird

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Using the words Immigration and Emigration in the proper way. Learning to find your ancestors immigration and naturalization papers. Where do we find Emigration papers? Learn the naturalization process. What information is on the Passport Application.

Wednesday, February 21  

10:00 am to 11:15 am Pacific Time – Fiske Genealogical Library, Seattle (Virtual Class)

Cause of Death: Dissecting Coroner’s Records for Genealogical Research

Presented by Lisa Alzo

For links to join the meeting and get class notes, select https://fiskelibrary.org

Coroner’s records are often untapped resources that contain essential information for genealogists. In this session, learn how to determine if your ancestor appeared in a Coroner’s report, where to find Coroner’s records, what details they include to further your genealogy research, and much more!

Wednesday, February 28  

10:00 am to 11:15 am Pacific Time – Fiske Genealogical Library, Seattle (Virtual Class)

FamilyBrowse: Searching for Unindexed Records on FamilySearch.org

Presented by Mary Roddy

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FamilySearch.org has millions of images on its website, many of which are unindexed and not searchable.  But if you know how to get into the catalog and browse around, you can find images of birth and death certificates, naturalization papers, deeds, wills, estate inventories and more.  And FamilySearch is adding more and more such images every month.  To take advantage of this ever-increasing bounty, it’s important to know how to find these types of records. 

Fiske Genealogical Library MAC Interest Group

SPECIAL GIFTS….FOR YOU OR?
 
The new iPad Pro or watch,
some professional research time
or maybe a professional family video?
We will have speakers on all of these topics and more
Hope to see you at the…
Mac Interest Group
Wednesday evening 7:00 p.m.
December 9th, 2015
Fiske Genealogical Library
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The Mac Group
is a special interest group of
 
the Fiske Genealogical Library
1644 43rd Ave E, Seattle 98112 
 
dBug Mac Users Group
 
Seattle Genealogical Society
 
Lou Daly, Chair  loudaly@nwlink.com
Diane Hettrick, Co-Chair  dhettrick@earthlink.net
Lisa Marker, Reunion Guru  lmarker@earthlink.net
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