Author Archives: Charles Hansen

Twin Rivers Genealogical Society Walking with Ancestors

by Charles Hansen

“Join Twin Rivers Genealogy Society on July 4th for the annual Walking with Ancestors at Normal Hill Cemetery,  1122 7th St, Lewiston, ID 83501.  The free presentations will start at 8:30 with 10:30 am as the last tour. 

This year we will be in the mausoleum. You will hear about the lives of the Choate’s, Joslin’s, Gibbs, Walker’s, and Clark’s!
Bring your lawn chair, as the presentations are outside and then go inside and tour the mausoleum. We hope to see you there! Any questions, Sue @ 509.780.7592.”–

Sue Gehrke

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Family Tree SIG Meeting

by Charles Hansen

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Legacy Family Tree SIG Meeting

Tuesday, June 4, 2024, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm virtual via Zoom

This month we will be returning to reviewing the free Legacy Family Tree software videos hosted by Geoff Rasmussen. Our first video in this series will be “1 of 5 – Legacy for Beginners”. It is a short video so we should be able to watch the video and discuss it this month. If you are thinking about trying Legacy or are currently using it, this video can teach or remind you how to properly use the software and be successful with your research. If you have any suggestions for future topics, please send them in.

This is our monthly meeting to share tips & tricks, problems & solutions. Sometimes we will watch videos or share our screens to aid in learning more about using Legacy Family Tree software.

Everyone is welcome to attend and participate in the learning. If you are just thinking about trying Legacy for the first time, you’ve been using it for a year or two or you are an old pro with many years of experience using Legacy this is the group for you.

We look forward to meeting with you, every month on the First Tuesday at 7:00 PM Pacific Time

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Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society DNA SIG

by Charles Hansen

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society DNA Special Interest Group Meeting

Tuesday, May 28, Starting at 7:00 pm via Zoom

We will be reading Your DNA Guide by Diahan Southard.

This month we will discuss pages 40 to 61.

This book is available from the author, the publishers, Amazon, or perhaps through your local public library or via Inter-Library Loan.

Check WorldCat to see what libraries may have copies.

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

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Clallam County Genealogical Society German Immigration Patterns

by Charles Hansen

Saturday, June 8th at 10:00am, the Clallam County Genealogical Society will welcome Claire Gebben, a noted genealogist.  She will appear in person at the KSQM-FM Community Room at 609 West Washington Street, in the Sequim Village Shopping Center, Sequim, WA.  Her topic will be German Immigration Patterns. 

Since the 19th Century millions of German-speaking emigrants were leaving Europe for places far and wide, especially North America.  Who were they and why did they leave?  The answer is complicated.  This talk explores waves of emigration in the historical context of wars, religious oppression, weather, economics, and other factors.  Presentation also includes a look at the patterns of settlement of German migrants on arrival in North America.

Clair Gebben is a public speaker, teacher, and writer.  She specializes in German genealogy, migration patterns and 19th century history. She has authored award winning novels and memoirs based upon the documented accounts of her ancestors.  Her articles have appeared in numerous periodicals.  Claire holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the Northwest Institute of Literary Arts.

Join us at our June 8th gathering, and meet Claire Gibben.  Her books will be available for purchase at that time. 

There is no cost to attending the meeting. 

The presentation will also be available on Zoom.  Call or e-mail the Society for the Zoom codes. (Please arrive or Zoom in at 9:45am.)

Phone:  360-417-5000       e-mail:  askus@clallamcogs.org          website: www.clallamcogs.org

Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Newspaper Research

by Charles Hansen

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert!

Read to the bottom of the message for more about this meeting.  

Newspaper Research  Saturday, June 1
Newspaper Research  
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Hybrid Meeting at
The Hive – 2904 E Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
Newspaper Research by Sunny Jane Morton
Comparing the U.S. Newspaper Giants:Over a billion digitized newspaper pages are now searchable at online historical newspaper archives such as Chronicling America, FultonHistory.com, GenealogyBank, NewspaperArchive and Newspapers.com. But which should you use? Is it worth subscribing to one of the premium sites? Learn how they stack up for total amount of digitized content; geographic coverage; unique features and tools; subscription options; and more. My tips and comparative analyses will help you more confidently choose and use these newspaper websites. 1:00-3pm, doors open at 12:30

Sylabus: will be available on the website EWGSi.com the day before the meeting.

(be sure to print your copy before you arrive.) 

Zoom Link: available on the website EWGSi.com the day before the meeting.

 Bring some cookies to share…are there ever enough cookies?!?

Free Table: 

Bring any items that may help someone else with their research. 

Take something home that may help you with yours!

Raffles:

Bring some cash to win great prizes! 

Proceeds from raffles/auctions/book sales are one of the ways to help our society continue to offer great educational opportunities.

$$$$$

Win Cash!!!

Also remember your $$$ for the 50/50 contest.  

This money builds our scholarship fund to help those less fiscally fortunate.

Auction October 5th, 2024

Bring auction items to any EWGS meeting. 

Our goal is to raise over $1000 this year!

The Ways & Means Committee will be sending updates over the summer months. You’ll get sneak peeks at what may be in the auction.

And they will offer some easy-peasy ideas of items you can donate…possibly without even leaving home! 

See you in the Newspapers!

German Interest Group of the Eastside Genealogical Society German Brick Walls

by Charles Hansen

When: Friday, June 7, 2024 from 12:30 to 2:30 pm PDT

Zoom Registration required: https://tinyurl.com/3748pjb9    

Topic:  Is this the End? Taking Your German Brick Walls Down Piece by Piece 
What do you need to look for once you have reached your brick wall? What is available and how do you find it? Leam how to think like a German and understand how to assess the needs of your German research to get the most out of it, from both sides of the ocean. You will understand how a typical German lived and made decisions. A case study will show you step by step how to overcome a typical brick wall.

Presenter:   Luana M. Darby, AG®

Luana M. Darby, AG® is a professional genealogist, author, and consultant. She has a bachelor’s degree in Family History and Genealogy from Brigham Young University and a master’s in library and information science from San Jose State University. Luana has been actively involved in the genealogical field for over thirty-five years. She specializes in Palatine German, US Canadian, and Western European research and forensic genealogical research for probate firms. She frequently travels to Europe for genealogical research onsite in archives and repositories and is a frequent lecturer at local and national conferences and institutes. Luana has served as past president and director of the Utah Genealogical Association, on the Association of Professional Genealogists board, and as a director of the Genealogical Speakers Guild. 
She is currently a board member of ICAPGen and the Utah State Society of DAR as state registrar. She also served as the chair for the NGS 2020 Virtual Family History conference and is a past online adjunct faculty member of the Family History department at BYU-Idaho. Luana M. Darby is accredited for research in the United States Midwest region.

More information: Visitors are always welcome. Our website is https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/   

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Chat

by Charles Hansen

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Genealogy Chat

Tuesday, May 21, 2024, starting at 7:00 PM via Zoom

This month’s conversation starter topic is: This month’s conversation starter topic is: Library Genealogy Help desks – What they are and why you should participate.

Please join us and let’s chat!

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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Heritage Quest Research Library Using Family Search Catalog

by Charles Hansen
Joleen Aitchison has been involved in genealogical endeavors since she was a child and continues the search.  She is a member of APG, the Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society, and is a consulting genealogist for “Traditions of the Ancestors”, TOTA. 
Joleen has presented at various events across the US and teaches family history locally in Kitsap, Jefferson and Clallam counties as well as many local genealogy societies. 
You can find her blog at
https:// www.genyourway.net

 
Using Family Search Catalog The Family Search catalog is like a giant card catalog to 
“Birth; marriage, and death records; census records; periodicals; family histories and many other records that contain genealogical information.” 
We will explore many of these entries as well as how to view them where the option exists.  When: May 16, 2024 (Thursday)
11:00 to 12:00 PM
Where: ZOOM
or 
In-person Library Classroom
Cost: per Individual:
$20 Members
$25 Non-members  Sign-up and Payment:
Go to hqrl.com and click on the HQRL Store
(Be sure to sign in as a member to get the discount.)
In Person, please register by phone at 253-863-1806 as space is limited. 
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Puget Sound Genealogical Society You Can Do the DNA

by Charles Hansen

DNA MONTH with Diahan Southard

Series: You Can DO the DNA

(From RootsTech 2024)

Monday, May 13, 2024

Ancestry SIG

Hybrid – 10:30am-12pm

#2 Get Your Best Ethnicity Estimate

Everyone wants to love their ethnicity estimates.  But many people don’t have faith or confidence that their estimates are any good.  Which DNA test gives the best ethnicity results?  How can you combine your results from different testing companies into one overarching ethnicity estimate?  Come see examples of ethnicity from around the world and from all the testing companies.  Learn how to turn your ethnicity estimates into results you can be more confident in…results that are more meaningful and accurate…results you might even, eventually love.

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