Seattle Genealogical Society News

by Charles Hansen

ONLINE NETWORKING WITH SGS

Networking is about sharing. It is as important in genealogy as it is in business. At SGS there are two online networking opportunities at your disposal. You can take advantage of either of these without leaving the comfort of your home. 

On most Wednesdays, from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM Pacific Time, “Brags and Bricks”, a SGS special interest group meets via Zoom. Come share your story, share your knowledge, ask a question, ask for help, start a discussion, or just socialize with the group.  

Available 24/7, is the Seattle Genealogical Society Networking Group on Facebook. It is a “closed” group, which means anyone on Facebook can find the group, but only members may view the posts or the names of others in the group . 

Everyone, SGS member or non-member alike, is welcome. You simply need to request membership by clicking the “Join Group” icon. The group administrator will review your request and respond. 

The opening statement for this SGS Networking group on Facebook says, “We invite you to join us for discussions about the collections and events sponsored by the Seattle Genealogical Society & Library, to discuss your current research interests, hunting down records and cemetery research in the PNW, and to socialize with other professionals and hobbyists from Washington and beyond”. So why not submit your “Join Group” request today?
SGS Family History Writing Contest 
There’s still time! The deadline for submitting your entry for this year’s family history writing contest is September 30, 2021. The theme is They Survived and takes its cue from events of the past year and earlier – the pandemic, floods, fires, droughts, heat waves, racial and ethnic strife, and more. Tell us the story of your ancestor and the hardship he or she endured.

First, second, and third place prizes will be awarded. The winning story will be published in the Journal of the Seattle Genealogical Society.

  • Keep the word count under 3,000, and submit an MS Word document.
  • Cite your sources as endnotes (interviews, letters, books, websites, censuses, etc.).
  • Unpublished works are preferred. If your story has been published before, ensure you have permission to republish. Let us know the name and date of publication.
  • A committee will review all submissions and award prizes. Some entries selected for publication will receive prizes.
  • Subjects need not relate to Washington, the Pacific Northwest, or the United States.
  • The committee makes all decisions, and all decisions are final.

Need to talk about your ideas? Email us at publications@seattlegenealogicalsociety.org, and we will get in touch.
* SAVE THE DATE *
The Genealogical Society of Broward County, 
“Documenting the Troops: United States Military and Militia Records”, 
Sunday, September 12, 2021
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

The Genealogical Society of Broward County, Florida, invites everyone to this free virtual live webinar with Dr Josh Goodman, PhD. The presentation starts at 2:00 PM EDT. Show up at 1:30 PM EDT for a half hour of socializing. 

Registration is required; here is the link:
https://nova.libcal.com/event/7763199

SGS 2021 Fall Seminar – Online with Ari Wilkins
Saturday, October 16, 2021, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Mark your calendars now for our all-day seminar! 

Ari Wilkins is a genealogist and library associate at Dallas Public Library, where she provides genealogy-programming education. She specializes in African American genealogy and research, with a focus on North Carolina and Louisiana, and has been researching her family history since 1998.

Ari worked with the esteemed genealogist, Dr. James Rose, on his project, “Generations: The WPA Ex-Slave Narrative Database.” She has spoken nationally at the National Genealogical Society, Federation of Genealogical Societies, RootsTech, Texas State Genealogical Society, Ohio Genealogical Society, the Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research, American Library Association, and at a multitude of local societies.


SGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS*

The SGS Library is open Tuesdays and Saturdays, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, for computer-based research only. Visit the SGS Website for details.
We recommend you plan your visit and call ahead – 206 522-8658. 
** Always check the SGS Website Calendar of Events for the meeting links and for any last minute updates or changes to the schedule.  
Wednesday, Sep 8, 2021, 10:00 am-11:30 am, Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual),  Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists. 

Tuesday, Sep 14, 2021, 10:00 am-11:00 am, Tech Tuesday (Virtual), back by popular demand, the informal consultation time on DNA, genealogy software, or genealogy-related technical issues. All are welcome. No appointment necessary. 

Wednesday, Sep 15 , 2021, 10:00 am-11:30 am, Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual),  Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists. 

Wednesday, Sep 22, 2021, 10:00 am-11:30 am, Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual),  Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists. 

Tuesday, Sep 28, 2021, 10:00 am-11:00 am, Tech Tuesday (Virtual), back by popular demand, the informal consultation time on DNA, genealogy software, or genealogy-related technical issues. All are welcome. No appointment necessary. 

Wednesday, Sep 29, 2021, 10:00 am-11:30 am, Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual),  Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists.