Seattle Genealogical Society Tip of the Week Book Procurement Program

TIP OF THE WEEK –
SGS  Book Procurement Program

When SGS moved to its new location in the Good Shepherd Center, a team of volunteers, led by the Library Trustees, curated our existing collection to focus on the Pacific Northwest. In that process they discovered that we had several incomplete sets of books and many underrepresented counties. The SGS Librarian submitted to the Board of Trustee’s a request for funding, which was granted. With a purchasing plan in place, the Trustees have been active in procuring these volumes as they become available. 

If you would like to support this effort, please consider a donation to the Society. If you have book(s) in your personal library which might supplement our Pacific Northwest collection, please first contact Director of Library at library@seagensoc.org. Thanks!

Seattle Genealogical Society News

EXTRA! EXTRA!
THE ELEVATOR IS BACK
 There are plenty of news items for this issue, but none more exciting to some than the fact the elevator in the Good Shepherd Center is now working! So “come on in” to all who have been waiting so patiently. SGS is open to the public Tues-Saturday from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm and the building elevator is back in service!2023 SGS ELECTION RESULTS
AND A NEW TRUSTEE
The results of the SGS election are as follows:Officers and Board of Directors:   
    President:  Jim Secan    Vice President:  Kathy Weber    Secretary:  Alanna Stanton    Treasurer:  Betsey Cotter    Director of Education:  Cecellia Rogers    Director of Library:  Kathi MAlso serving on the Board will be Jill Morelli, Past President, and Mahina Oshie, Seattle Public Library representative, non-voting. The term of office begins on June 1, 2023 and runs through May 31, 2024.The proposed changes to the SGS Bylaws were approved, so the following positions have changed from board positions to committee chairs:  Membership Chair:  Christine Schomaker  Publications Chair:  Lisa White  Technology Chair:  vacant  Volunteers Chair:  Melanie MoserThanks to Amandalei Bennett (chair), Bruce Finlayson, and Woods Fairbanks for serving as the Election Committee.

SGS member Melinda McRae has been approved by the SGS Board to replace Julia Marconi as a Library Trustee. She will join current Trustees Caitlyn Oiye Coon and Helen Shawcroft. Congratulations to Melinda and thank you to Julia for her service.
SGS CENTENNIAL MEMBERSHIPJoin the Seattle Genealogical Society today and become a charter member for our second century!If you are already a member, it’s time to log in to your account and renew your membership for 2023-24 as we continue the celebration of our 100th year.Participate in special Centennial Events and enjoy discounted class and Seminar fees, free research requests, special interest groups, and access to exclusive SGS publications and databases. Your membership will extend through the 2023 Centennial Year and until May 31, 2024. Join online with a credit/debit card or print a membership application and send it together with your dues payment to SGS. Better yet, come by the SGS Library and join in person!

Find out more about membership at Join SGS.FREE! FREE! FREE!
SGS100 PRESERVATION SEMINAR
with DENISE LEVENICK
JUNE 17-18, 2023

To commemorate our 100th year, SGS is putting on a special online seminar. It will be 4 lectures presented over 2 days. This seminar is FREE to SGS members. Non-members will be charged a small fee. Registration is required and now open: 
Register for the SGS100 Preservation SeminarSeminar dates and times :  9:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Saturday, June 17 1:00 PM –   4:00 PM on Sunday, June 18  Seminar lectures :  Preserving the Past: Archiving and Digitizing Your Family Keepsakes Selecting and Preparing Images for Family History Projects Archival Storage Strategies and Solutions Family History Projects for the Digital Ag The Family Curator, Denise Levenick, is the author of How to Archive Family Keepsakes and How to Archive Family Photos.

The seminar will be recorded and the video will be available on the SGS website for a period of time to SGS members and paying registrants of the seminar. 
SGS MEMBERSHIP MEETING
JUNE 10, 2023,
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM 
Meet the Board, talk about the election results, SGS business, and the budget. This is a hybrid meeting; you can attend in person or online. Please register

100 years ago: 9 March 1923

On Sunday 9 May 1923. The front page news was “Port Site Purchase Directed by Voters”. The article went on to explain that that vote was to acquire the Skinner & Eddy waterfront property from the United States shipping board, as well as to grant authority to extend the port development plans. But the purchase was nevertheless in doubt due to the need to transfer bonds from Smith Cove project to this project for the purchase.

[This area was apparently part of what is today part of the Pier 36 area. For further history of the site see “Seattle Historical Sites, Summary for 1561 Alaskan Way/Parcel ID 7666207695”, Department of Neighborhoods; digital image, seattle.gov (https://web.seattle.gov/DPD/HistoricalSite/QueryResult.aspx?ID=2147012063: accessed 9 May 2023).]

“Port Site Purchase Directed By Voters” , Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 9 May 1923, p1, col 2.

* Watch each eNews! issue for “100 years ago”, our new anecdotal series. We will be running it for the duration of 2023, our centennial year. 

SAVE THE DATE

Fiske Genealogical Library,  
Spring Classes 2023 – Virtual, 
Wednesdays, 
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Pacific Time


The program for May 17 is “Beginning Scandinavian Research” with Jenny Hansen. The programs for May 24 and May 31 are on their website. Check the Fiske Library website for updates: 
https://www.fiskelibrary.org/

Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State, 
usually 2nd Monday meetings
usually 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Pacific Time


JGSWS meets on the second Monday of each month, from Sept-June. Doors open at 6:30 PM unless noted otherwise. The next meeting is June 12 2023, and the program is “In Search of Mishpocha – Creative Methods for Finding Cousins” with S Lynn Diamond. 
http://www.jgsws.org/meetings.php

International German Genealogy Partnership 2023 Conference,
June 9-11, 2023
Fort Wayne, Indiana 


This is a conference not to be missed by anyone doing German genealogy research anywhere in the world. Attend in person or online. For more info and registration visit:
https://iggp.org

SGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Good Shepherd Center, Suite 302
4649 Sunnyside Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
206 522-8658


The elevator is back in service!

Please call ahead to make sure our library will beopen. We are short on front desk volunteers.

Hours :  Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday     10:00 am – 3:00 pm **

Masks are recommended  inside the Good Shepherd Center. Due to COVID the events listed below continue to be virtual, online via Zoom. Always check the SGS Website Calendar of Events for the meeting links, registration, or for last minute updates or changes to the schedule. Be advised you may need to register in advance to join a meeting. 

NOTICE: SGS has imposed more security on our Zoom meetings. Some meetings will begin with a waiting room.  The host must take action to let people into each meeting.  The host will try to open the waiting room about 10 minutes ahead of time. Please be patient.

All times listed are Pacific Time unless otherwise noted 

Monday, May 15, 2023, 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.

Friday, May 19, 2023,  10:30 am-12:30 pm, Family Tree Maker SIG, the FTM by Software MacKiev user’s group  meets via Zoom on the 3rd Friday of each month. If you would like to attend and are not on the SIG e-mail distribution list, please send an e-mail to egsgenealogyhelper@yahoo.com no later than Thursday, May 18th to request the meeting ld.

Saturday, May 20, 2023, 10:00 am- 12:00 pm, IRISH SIG, with Susan McKee and Jim Ryan. See the SGS website Calendar of Events for further information. Notice there is a new Zoom link.

Saturday, May 20, 2023, 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm, GERMAN SIG, with Carolyn Schott See the SGS website Calendar of Events for further information. Notice there is a new Zoom link.

Sunday, May 21, 2023, 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm, Virtual Sunday: Something Old, Something New, Time-keeping: Calendars & Feast Days”,  with Jill Morelli. See the SGS website Calendar of Events for further information. Please register in advance. 

Monday, May 22, 2023, 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, May 23, 2023, 10:00 am-11:00 am, Tech Tuesday (Virtual), informal consultation time on DNA, genealogy software, or genealogy-related technical issues. All are welcome. No appointment necessary. Bring us your problem; we’ll try to help. 

Monday, May 29, 2023, 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.

Saturday, June 3, 2023, 10:15 am- 12:15 pm, FamilySearch SIG, with Lou Daly. Discover many ways to use the FamilySearch website in your research. Meeting includes instruction and time for Q&A. Email Lou to get on the email list: loudaly@nwlink.com 

Sunday, June 4, 2023,  1:00 pm-3:00 pm, DNA Workshop, with Cary Bright and Craig Gowens. To participate you need to be on the SGS DNA Interest Group email list. Contact Cary Bright at SGSDNASIG@gmail.com to join. 

Monday, June 5, 2023, 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.

Saturday, June 10, 2023,  12:30 pm-1:00 pm, SGS Membership Meeting , meet the board and talk about SGS business. Please register in advance. 

Saturday, June 10, 2023,  1:00 pm-2:30 pm, Second Saturday: The “Push” and “Pull” Decision Making of the 19th Century Immigrant, with Jill Morelli. Please register in advance. 

Monday, June 12, 2023, 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.

Monday, June 12 2023, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm,  Board of Directors Meeting at SGS  (Virtual),  All SGS members are welcome to attend. SGS is an all volunteer organization. Please be involved. 

Monday, June 12, 2023, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, Write It Up! SIG (Virtual), Join this group  to share and discuss writing projects, resources, and ideas.  To join or learn more, contact Alaine Keisling at keisling@gmail.com 

Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 10:00 am-11:00 am, Tech Tuesday (Virtual), informal consultation time on DNA, genealogy software, or genealogy-related technical issues. All are welcome. No appointment necessary. Bring us your problem; we’ll try to help.

Friday, June 16, 2023,  10:30 am-12:30 pm, Family Tree Maker SIG, the FTM by Software MacKiev user’s group  meets via Zoom on the 3rd Friday of each month. If you would like to attend and are not on the SIG e-mail distribution list, please send an e-mail to egsgenealogyhelper@yahoo.com no later than Thursday, June 15th to request the meeting ld.

Saturday, June 17, 2023, 9:00 am- 12:00 pm, PRESERVATION SEMINAR, with Denise Levenick,  free to SGS members, small fee for non-members, registration required. 

Sunday, June 18, 2023, 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm, Special Preservation Seminar with Denise Levenick continuation. Free to SGS members. Register today. 

Monday, June 19, 2023, 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.

Saturday, June 24, 2023,  10:00 am-12:30 pm, DNA SIG, with Cary Bright and Craig Gowens. To participate you need to be on the SGS DNA Interest Group email list. Contact Cary Bright at SGSDNASIG@gmail.com to join. 

Monday, June 26, 2023, 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, June 27, 2023, 10:00 am-11:00 am, Tech Tuesday (Virtual), informal consultation time on DNA, genealogy software, or genealogy-related technical issues. All are welcome. No appointment necessary. Bring us your problem; we’ll try to help. 

Heritage Quest Research Library Archiving Photos & Documents

Chrystine Westphal is a custom design and frame specialist at Robi’s Print Design, Custom Framing & Camera Center in Lakewood Washington.
Come see what she can show us to protect those treasures that we have found intentionally and unintentionally.
Archiving Photos and Documents

You found a box in the garage…You don’t remember it…You open it up…No spiders but what you did discover was a box full of your grandmother’s photo albums, newspaper clippings, and your dad’s baby book. And what about that set of tintype photos of your great grandparents!!!!!

Has this happened to you? Now what do you do with it?
Chrystine will show us what to do with it all.
When:
Thursday, May 18, 2023
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where:
IN PERSON
Family History Center
LDS Church
512 Valley Ave
Sumner, WA 98390
Cost:
$20 members
$25 non-members
Sign-up and Payment:
Go to hqrl.com and proceed to HQRL Store
(sign in as a member to receive the discount)
The Family History Center in Sumner, WA has graciously allowed us to present this class at their facility while we are looking for a permanent home. We would like to take this opportunity to THANK them for their hospitality and invite you to join us in our first in-person class in almost 2 years.

Please remember, no food or drink other than water.
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German Interest Group of the Eastside Genealogical Society Walking in the Footsteps of Your Ancestors

When: Friday, June 2nd, 2023 from 12:30 to 2:30 pm PDT

Zoom Registration required:  https://tinyurl.com/bdeedzj9     

Topic: “Walking in the Footsteps of Your Ancestors”

Visiting places where your ancestors lived can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience that opens the door to better understanding your ancestors’ lives. Learn strategies for getting the most out of a visit to an ancestral town and making local contacts. We’ll also talk about genealogy research tips for identifying the place of origin for your ancestors.

Presenter:  Carolyn Schott

Carolyn has researched her German ancestors in Eastern Europe for 20+ years. She’s a founder of the Black Sea German Research Community, a former board member of the Germans from Russia Heritage Society, and author of the book, “Visiting Your Ancestral Town.”

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

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Book Club Family Skeletons

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Book Club

Saturday May 20th starting at 4:00 PM Pacific.

Please join us as we discuss two genealogical books, one fictional, the other nonfiction.

First, a fictional genealogical murder mystery, by Rett MacPherson

WorldCat: Family Skeletons

Amazon: Family Skeletons

Second, a nonfiction account of the secrets that DNA can reveal, by Stephen F. Anderson

WorldCat: A Broken Tree 

Amazon: A Broken Tree

We will also choose future books.

We meet every month on the Third Sat beginning at 4:00 PM Pacific Time

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

Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZUkfuCqrzgsG9RrrhNAdU65Lz86P0s92mu1/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGppzIjGNWWthiHRpwcHYr4XerzmHZdjfpvjg3tLQFXV1WjGvgaZIIvA4GC

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81999213610?pwd=Qkk2WFZTZ2Rzdzc1Z0szN1AzdEZCUT09

Meeting ID: 819 9921 3610

Passcode: 479394

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Meeting ID: 819 9921 3610

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Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keibNHDdyf

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Chat

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Genealogy Chat

Tuesday May 16th from 7:00 to 8:30 PM Pacific Time

Do you have thoughts, ideas, questions, or comments about anything related to genealogy? Then this is for you.  Please plan to attend, share, and expand your knowledge of all thing’s genealogy from the comfort of your own home.

We look forward to seeing and chatting with you!

Virtual via Zoom

Date & Time: Every month on the Third Tue, from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM Pacific Time

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

Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZMldOCprTsqGtSoVglOBTElUaBRgTq5IEgI/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGvpjgjG9eVsBmHRpwEGojCXevztmJfjbdukyniDw9xVib6A-NgALVLAY35

Join Zoom Meeting

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Passcode: 836216

One tap mobile

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Meeting ID: 878 3913 0000

Passcode: 836216

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdesX0el3t

South King County Genealogical Society May Events & Happenings


May 20, 2023 10:00am Pacific Time is our Annual Membership Meeting held online via Zoom. During the business portion of the meeting, SKCGS will hold its annual election for the positions of President and Treasurer. 

Our last Beginning Genealogy Class with instructor Winona Laird will be Monday, June 5, 11:00am PT. The topic is “Citing your Sources.” It’s free for SKCGS members and $20 for non-members. More information at https://www.skcgs.org/meetings-events/classes.

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PROGRAM UPDATES

  • All meetings are online via Zoom except the in-person Research Group and Genealogy Help at the Auburn Library
  • Live transcription (captioning) is available during our Zoom meetings by request
  • Online meeting participants need to register for SKCGS Zoom meetings.Register at our website skcgs.org or use links below. Upon registration, Zoom will send a confirmation email with instructions on joining the meeting. 


MAY – EARLY JUNE 2023 MEETINGS & EVENTS

Friday, May 5, 2023, 12:30 – 2:30 pm PT
EGS German Interest Group (online)
“19th Century Germany”
Presenter Richard Haberstroh will discuss geography, politics, and religion in the context of how they affect the genealogist’s search for family information. Visitors welcome and more information at https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com

Saturday, May 6, 2023, 10:00am – 12:00pm PT
Family Tree Maker Users Group (online)

Question & Answer. Each month, we will learn about using the features of FTM.
Register in advance for this Zoom meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsdu6uqzgiGdDn7eCsOAgkvdOXktX127sz
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Subscribe to the free SKCGS FTM email list for meeting reminders and discussion:  https://skcgs.groups.io/g/FTMUG

Monday, May 8, 2023
1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Genetic Genealogy/DNA Interest Group (online)
“Advances in Y & Mitochondrial testing for Genealogy”

Watch in advance: 
https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/session/familytreedna-sponsor-highlight
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIucuCvqTsqHNcN7wBEC0fB_3-TRYD1rZLm
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Subscribe to the free SKCGS Genetic-Genealogy email list for meeting reminders and discussion:  https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Genetic-Genealogy

Monday, May 15, 2023
1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Technical User Group (online)
“Beyond the Records: Analyzing and Charting Your Family Tree”
After researching for awhile, maybe it’s time to analyze your tree. Doing so will help you find context, which will help you understand why your family developed as it did. We’ll also dig into how tree display and other charting methods can help you explore your family beyond the records. Bring your questions and experience to share!

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAucuigqj4uH92bWWD2uycX9Z1uSsRLY4K6
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Subscribe to the free SKCGS Tech User Group email list for meeting invitations and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/TUG

Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 6:00pm-7:00pm PT
Airtable as Research Log, FAN Club & DNA Match Tracker (online)

We’ll demonstrate Airtable (https://www.airtable.com/) in action, based on Nicole Dyer’s Airtable Universe bases. As you log your research, effortlessly connect the FAN Club members you find in each record. As you work your DNA matches, log your findings and communications with each match.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvduugrj4sHdbPy_xK3mOmzAxYHCZ65gO9
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Friday, May 19, 2023, 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Research Workshop (in-person)
For SKCGS members
Kent FamilySearch Center
12817 SE 256th St., Kent, WA
Seating is limited
RSVP REQUIRED to Winona at w.laird@skcgs.org
Saturday, May 20, 2023, 9:30am PT social time; 10:00am – 11:30am PT program
SKCGS Annual Membership Meeting (online)
Election of officers and budget approval followed by Curt Witcher “Using Periodicals and PERSI to Take Your Research to the Next Level”
Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpce2tqzIoHtdSuKWLOihH6XB-osShEUYP
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. This meeting will be recorded for playback by members. Extremely significant quantities of family and local history data are published in the newsletters, journals, quarterlies, and magazines of the world’s historical and genealogical societies. Yet, so many genealogists leave periodical literature untouched when conducting their research and investigating secondary sources of data. This presentation identifies the major types of periodical literature, what indices are available and how they can be most effectively used, and where one can find specific publications. Special attention is given to the Periodical Source Index as the largest and most comprehensive subject index in the genealogical field, and now freely available from the Genealogy Center’s webpage at GenealogyCenter.org.

 Curt Witcher is the Director of Special Collections at the Allen County Public Library, managing the widely acclaimed Genealogy Center as well as the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection of Abraham Lincoln related research materials and the institution’s Fine Books Collection. He is a former president of both the Federation of Genealogical Societies and the National Genealogical Society, and the founding president of the Indiana Genealogical Society.

Monday, May 22, 2023 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Genealogy Chat
(online)
Meet up and chat about genealogy subjects and topics. We have no agenda; we just like one another!
Register in advance for this Zoom meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUud-uqpzoiGtEMxlqDBQ_fUeS8oZjScF71
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Subscribe to the free SKCGS email list for meeting invitations and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Society
Thursday, May 25, 2023 11:00am – 1:00pm PT
Genealogy Help with SKCGS at the Auburn Library
(in-person)
Genealogy questions? SKCGS offers one-on-one help with a volunteer
1102 Auburn Way S
Auburn, WA 98002
Registration not required. In-person event. Safety guidelines and current protocols followed. More information at King County Library, email kcls-auburn@kcls.org

Friday, June 2, 2023, 12:30 – 2:30 pm PT
EGS German Interest Group (online)
“Walking in the Footsteps of Your Ancestors”
Presenter Carolyn Schott will discuss strategies for getting the most out of a visit to an ancestral town and making local contacts. Visitors welcome and more information at https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com

Saturday, June 3, 2023, 10:00am – 12:00pm PT
Family Tree Maker Users Group (online)

Question & Answer. Each month, we will learn about using the features of FTM.
Register in advance for this Zoom meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsdu6uqzgiGdDn7eCsOAgkvdOXktX127sz
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Subscribe to the free SKCGS FTM email list for meeting reminders and discussion:  https://skcgs.groups.io/g/FTMUG

Monday, June 5, 2023, 11:00am PT
Beginning Genealogy Class: Citing Your Sources (online)
More details at https://www.skcgs.org/meetings-events/classes

Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 6:30pm PT
SKCGS Board of Directors Meeting (online)
All SKCGS members are invited to attend; only Officers and Directors may vote. Write to Board@skcgs.org for the meeting link.


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SOUTH KING COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 143
BLACK DIAMOND, WASHINGTON 98010 

Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society Oregon in the Civil War

Randol B. Fletcher, the author of Hidden History of Civil War Oregon, will speak on the state of the U.S. military at the start of the Civil War, the formation of Oregon volunteer regiments that replaced the Federal troops withdrawn from Oregon. He will talk about Oregonians who served in the war including Sen. Edward D. Baker and a little known cavalry unit known as Olney’s 40 Thieves that patrolled the Columbia River Gorge. He will also be available for questions and answers.

Randol B. Fletcher, a lifelong student of history, is a fifth-generation Oregonian born and raised in Albany. He graduated from the University of Oregon with degrees in history and political science. Fletcher has been Civil War reenacting since 2003 and is often joined on his adventures by his wife, Karen, and their children, Andrew and Allison. As a member, and past camp commander, of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Fletcher began researching the lives of Oregon Civil War soldiers while leading cemetery restoration projects in Eugene, Corvallis and Portland. His research led him to write a series of Civil War-themed articles for Oregon Magazine. Other publications where Fletcher’s work has appeared include Columbia Magazine and The Banner.

This free program will be in the downstairs classroom. The Cafe is not open at this time. The program is open to the public and there is no museum entrance fee for this event. A $1.00 donation is suggested to off set room rental.

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Deciphering Old Handwriting

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Monthly Educational Meeting

Tuesday, May 9th from 6:15 pm to 8:00 pm

Zoom and In-Person, Parkland-Spanaway P.C. Library 138th and Pacific Ave S

Please join us for our monthly meeting.  If you have ever been stumped by a word or phrase while doing research, you’ll want to hear our Speaker Dawn Carlile‘s presentation on Deciphering Old Handwriting. Dawn is a native of Oregon and has been doing genealogy research for more than 20 years. 

Our meetings are held monthly except for July and August starting at 6:00 PM, Zoom comes live about 6:15 PM.

Attend in person at:

Parkland/Spanaway Branch of Pierce County Library

13718 Pacific Ave S.

Tacoma, WA 98444

Attend virtually via Zoom:

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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

Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZIqduGpqjgsHtBNs9zc8CGna6R-KHlcz5so/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGuqToiG9CWth2DRpwAB4j4WevwiHZdgrd_sgy8GSMLQST4N7Rwf5lXHNvK

Join Zoom Meeting

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