Sons of Union Veterans of CW Fort Walla Walla Camp 3

Sons of Union Veterans of CW. Fort Walla Walla Camp 3 to hold a quarterly meeting April 26 at Spokane Valley VFW 1435. Public welcome. Program by Mr Stan Wells-CW Flags. Details; at www.suvpnw.org Dept web site under FWW 3 events and info on the meeting. Time 11;30 to 3;00.

Thank you , Don Jameson Past Camp Commander, FWW 3 Cell phone if needed is 509 945 0549

Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Full Text Search

What in the World is “Full Text Search”

(Full-text search is a powerful technique that allows you to find specific information within a large collection of text by analyzing the content of the documents, rather than just matching keywords.)

Join us May 3rd to find out how this “magical” tool can help you!

Date: May 03, 2025

Time: 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Location: The Hive – 2904 E Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99202 Hybrid-Zoom meeting Doors open at 12:30 p.m.

Pam Duce will be presenting:

“Family Search Full-Text Search: Experimental to Essential”.

Artificial Intelligence has advanced access to handwritten, narrative records like wills, guardianships, and land records. 

Learn how to access and search these records through the FamilySearch Full-Text Search introduced at RootsTech 2024. 

 Examples showing the importance of these records and how you can help AI learn will also be shared.

Zoom link and Handouts will be available on the EWGSi.org website the day prior to this presentation. (please print your handouts at home.)

Cookies Coffee Free Table Raffles $50/50$

Skagit Valley Genealogical Society Northern State Hospital Records

Please join the Skagit Valley Genealogical Society on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 1pm for the second of our Spring Series, Finding Records of Family Members at Northern State Hospital with Northern State Hospital Researcher Amy Muia. Amy co-curated the Northern State Hospital exhibit at the Sedro-Woolley Museum, authored the Northern State Hospital Guidebook and served as the moderator at the Northern State Hospital Public History Days. Come learn the fascinating history of Northern State Hospital, the patients who lived and sometimes died there, and the community that cared for them. Can’t make it to the Burlington Library, request a zoom link by emailing genealogy0715@gmail.com.

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society DNA SIG Y-DNA

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society DNA Special Interest Group Meeting
Tuesday, April 22, Starting at 7:00 pm via Zoom

We will discuss the Y-DNA offerings DNA company FamilyTreeDNA, their offerings, and take a virtual tour of the website.

Calendar reminder: TPCGS DNA Special Interest Group Meeting

Every month on the Fourth Tuesday beginning at 7:00 PM Pacific Time

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZYqdeyrrz0iEtx-c_J3gNfcI8mebT1zajLo/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGqqTkvGdWTuBGPRpwQB4joZ-nzmCFHj7dF0RzaKXNUTAX1H7pPN7BLQcLR

Join Zoom Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 827 2531 6888
Passcode: 811780

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Skagit Valley Genealogical Society Diseases Our Ancestors Faced

“This Saturday April 12, 2025, tiptoe through the tulips in the Skagit Valley and then come join SVGS at 1pm at the Burlington Public Library for Diseases Our Ancestors Faced and How Those Illnesses Changed Our World with Gregory C. Gardner, MD, MACP. Can’t make it to the Burlington Library, request a zoom link by emailing genealogy0715@gmail.com.”

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society April 19 Mystery Book Club

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Mystery Book Club
Saturday, April 19, 2025 starting at 4:00 pm via Zoom

Please join us as we discuss a fictional genealogical book, Death on a Gravestone: The Newshound Mysteries by M. K. Jones & John F. Wake

More information at:
Amazon: Death on a Gravestone, print and Kindle versions
This book may also be available in print from various bookstores.

TPCGS Book Club Zoom Meeting
Every month on the Third Sat beginning at 4:00 PM Pacific Time
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Meeting ID: 819 9921 3610
Passcode: 479394

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Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society April 15 Chat Meeting

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Genealogy Chat Meeting
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, starting at 7:00 PM via Zoom

Please join us and let’s chat!

Discussion starter topic Diane B will share with us her experiences attending RootsTech 2025.

This is a monthly opportunity to connect with others and talk about anything and everything genealogical. The value of this meeting increases with the participation of each person that attends and contributes to the conversations. This is your chance to celebrate the breaking down of a brick wall in your research, or ask questions of others that can help you find records or relatives. Everyone, members and guests are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate.

Date & Time: Every month on the Third Tue, from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM Pacific Time
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Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZMldOCprTsqGtSoVglOBTElUaBRgTq5IEgI/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGvpjgjG9eVsBmHRpwEGojCXevztmJfjbdukyniDw9xVib6A-NgALVLAY35

Join Zoom Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 878 3913 0000
Passcode: 836216

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Heritage Quest Research Library Indirectly Evident: Finding William’s Parents

Indirectly Evident: Finding William’s Parents  
When no known records exist to identify the parents of an individual, a researcher may utilize indirect evidence to build a proof argument.  This presentation offers a case study into the use of indirect evidence and sibling research to identify the parents of William Graham of Meigs County, Ohio.
What can you take away to find your own “William Graham” Debbie Wilson Smyth
Debbie has been researching her family since 1993 and holds a Certificate in the Genealogical Research program from Boston University.  As owner of the Oak Trails Genealogy Services, LLC, she provides professional genealogical services in research, education, consultation, and speaking. Her research focuses on mid-western and southern states, methodology, lineage society applications, and DNA.  Debbie is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the Genealogy Speakers Guild, as well as a number of national, state, and local societies.   When:
Thursday, April 17, 2025
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where:
ZOOM
Limited in-person (8)
Cost:
$20 members
$25 non-members  Sign-up and Payment:
ZOOM
Go to hqrl.com and click on the HQRL Store (sign in as a member to get the discount)
In-Person (8 only)
Call HQRL at 253-863-1806 or come into the library located at:
2102 E Main, Ste 105, Puyallup, WA 98372
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