Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Monthly Educational Meeting Tuesday, February 11, 2025, starting at 6:00 pm
This month’s presentation: Using the FamilySearch Catalog presented by Charlotte Van Valkenburgh. This is a recorded presentation that was given at a Mini-RootsTech event on October 10, 2024. Charlotte is an intern at the FamilySearch Library on the U.S./Canada team. She recently graduated from BYU – Idaho with an emphasis on family history research. She finds joy in teaching others how to find the records that connect them to their ancestors. She loves spending her free time discovering all she can about her own ancestors and solving adoption mysteries with the help of DNA.
As one of the most useful tools in family history research, the FamilySearch Catalog is extremely valuable. Come learn about some tips and tricks to using the FamilySearch Catalog to help in your family history research.
This meeting will be hybrid and we encourage everyone who can to attend in person at our new meeting location: University Place Library 3609 Market PL W. University Place, WA 98466 and via Zoom for those unable to attend in person.
Attend virtually via Zoom: Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Writing Family History Wednesday, February 12, 2025, starting at 7:00 PM via Zoom
The Writing Family History Special Interest Group (WFH-SIG) supports TPCGS members in documenting, writing, and preserving their family histories—formally or informally. Monthly meetings will provide a mix of presentations, writing exercises, and peer reviews to help members make progress in their projects.
Meeting invite with links in file attached below
Date & Time: Every month on the Second Wednesday, starting at 7:00 PM Pacific Time
Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Book Club Saturday, February 15, starting at 4:00 pm via Zoom
Please join us as we discuss a fictional genealogical book, The Doll from Dunedin by M.L. Condine. This the sequel to The Desk from Hoboken.
More information at: Amazon: The Doll from Dunedin, print and Kindle versions This book may also be available in print from various book stores.
TPCGS Book Club Zoom Meeting 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.
This is a reminder that the early bird registration discounts for the 2025 IGGP conference are ending soon. You have until Feb. 28, 2025 to save money on your registration. Or choose a “bundle” and save on all the conference activities.
The conference will be held June 12-15 at the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center in Columbus, Ohio. The event is in-person only.
We’ve recently updated hotel information with additional options. If there is no room at the conference venue, you can get a room at a nearby hotel at a comparable package rate.
Our speakers and topics are all available for review. As is the weekend schedule. And don’t forget to plan for the social activities on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Sponsors and exhibitors/vendors are also welcome to participate. If you know of someone who may be interested — including genealogy societies — please share the information to them.
Our mailing address is: International German Genealogy Partnership 1385 Mendota Heights Road, Suite 100 c/o Minnesota Genealogy Center Mendota Heights, MN55120-1367
TIP OF THE WEEK – FAMILYSEARCH’S FULL-TEXT SEARCH EXPANDS TO INCLUDE MORE RECORD GROUPS
The people at FamilySearch have been slowly improving their full-text search project. One of the latest updates has added federal records to be searchable. This include federal patent and land records, military records and other federal collections.
To access the project go to FamilySearch Labs.
Log in (with your free account, if you don’t have one you can create one) and activate the option “Expand your search with Full Text” and click “Go To Experiment.” Once on the project page, search by keyword. This could be a name of location name. If you need to search for a phrase or full name try putting it in quotes — for example, “Abraham Lincoln.” Hit search and then use the provided filters to narrow down your search results by date and place.
To find federal records filter by place “United States of America” and then pick “United States of America” again for the secondary location filter (not a specific state).
Severinus Dewantara / Unsplash and David Rumsey Map Collection, David Rumsey Map Center, Stanford Libraries
SGS LAUNCHES EASTERN EUROPEAN SIG
Eastern Europe is a region with a rich and complex history and diverse ethnic groups. Its frequent border changes, language barriers and influences from several powerful empires can lead to challenges when researching family history. Come learn more about this fascinating region by joining the new Eastern European special interest group. The first meeting will be held February 27 at 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom or in-person at the SGS library. After that the group will meet quarterly, but may expand as interest grows. If you are researching people from the Baltics to Balkans come join the first meeting of this exciting new SIG.
This meeting is hybrid. Please feel free to either join via Zoom or meet us in-person at the SGS library. Email sgseasterneuropesig@seagensoc.org.
CIVIL WAR RECORDS TO BE FOCUS OF SECOND SATURDAY PRESENTATION
Do you have ancestors who fought in the Union Army during the Civil War? Were they in any of the other wars from the 1800s? Military records can be among the most genealogically significant sources you can find. Join Brain Rhinehart, owner of CivilWarRecords.com, on February 8, as he explains the various records available and how to access them. If you have a veteran from the 1800s in your family tree, there is a good chance that their military records are at the National Archives in Washington, DC.
This presentation is part of SGS’s Second Saturday workshops. The presentation begins at 1 p.m. To join via Zoom
NEXT MONTH: “Second Saturday” will be held Sunday, March 23, due to RootTech occurring on the second Saturday. Marie Mattson will share a presentation about land records. Sign up separately for this event.
ANNOUNCING 2024 SGS VOLUNTEER OF FALL QUARTER Stephanie O’Connell, Professional Genealogist and SGS Volunteer
By Melanie Moser, Chair of Volunteers
Yes, it is winter and a snow storm may be approaching. However, as Chair of Volunteers, the seasons changed without realizing my duties to present to the Board a Volunteer to recognize and honor for the Fall Quarter. I received a glowing nomination for Stephanie O’Connell who has stepped up and taken on the rigorous responsibilities of planning 2nd Saturday programming. The Board unanimously approved and are very grateful for her contributions.
“Wow, I’m honored to be selected as Volunteer of the Quarter,” O’Connell said upon learning of her selection.
Stephanie O’Connell O’Connell joined SGS in 2018 and became a weekly desk volunteer about five years ago, when we were at the Sandpoint location. Most recently, she has taken over the responsibilities of bringing engaging and informative programs and securing speakers for the Second Saturday monthly programming.
Attending events is something O’Connell especially enjoys because “they offer opportunities to learn from experts and engage in collaborative research discussions.” The 2nd Saturday program and Open House on January 11th were very successful and the speaker O’Connell secured was well received. The topic “Research Logs, Write it or Regret it!” reminded many (most?) of us how important it is to record our findings.
O’Connell enjoys giving back to the genealogical community, because it also means she’s learning from others. She loves “helping to create meaningful educational experiences and fostering a welcoming space for members to grow in their research and collaborating with fellow volunteers who are equally passionate about family history.”
O’Connell is a professional genealogist who specializes in Irish research. Her passion lies in the study of social histories and “illuminating women’s stories.” One of her most rewarding discoveries involved uncovering the history of her 3rd great-grandmother, who entered the South Dublin Workhouse with her children in the 1860s. Understanding the social context of her ancestors’ experiences has deepened her appreciation for the resilience of our ancestors.
O’Connell also enjoys traveling with her family and fly fishing in Montana. “There’s nothing quite like the peacefulness of being out on the river.”
••• Our organization cannot operate without volunteers, like Stephanie O’Connell. We currently have many opportunities available with an open range of possibilities. Some jobs only require a few hours and others longer hours. Please visit the website to see the listings and contact me if you have any questions.SGS LIBRARY NEWS:New Subscription Site Available at SGS Library for German Research If you have German ancestry, you know how important church records can be. The Seattle Genealogical Society has recently added a subscription to the site Archion. This site has access a lot of German church records that aren’t available at FamilySearch, or in some cases, are only available by going to Salt Lake City. Archion makes a whole world of German church records more easily available.
Come down and try it out! What will you find?
Access to Archion will only be available on one of the Windows computers — the patron station by the window. Note that the FindMyPast subscription was removed from this same computer, but it is still available on the Windows computer by the printer.
Find Surplus Books at the Library For a Great Price
Looking for a bargain? We’ve added many surplus books to our For Sale bookcase. All books are priced. However, if you see something special, feel free to make an offer. Looking for freebies? We also have a number of free books on offer until February 15.
For a complete list of the books for sale and the freebie books email library@seagensoc.org
Looking for recent acquisitions to our collection? You can find a list of new books by selecting “new” on the catalog search page
photos courtesy Kathy Weber
SGS GROUP TOURS NATIONAL ARCHIVE AT SEATTLE
The January field trip to the National Archives at Seattle was a spectacular behind-the-scenes view of our national records repository campus in Seattle. With a staff of fewer than ten people, they care for vast quantities of records in a former airplane facility near the former Sand Point Naval Air Station. While the archive has been at this location since 1963, plans are afoot for a new state of the art facility in the greater Seattle area in about seven years.
Our group learned about accessing original documents and images held in the Seattle archive, including the U.S. federal records for Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. The microfilm held on site provides access to many more. The archive’s goal is to digitize all their microfilm in the years ahead. Currently, original records for Alaska are being transported for scanning at the new National Archives Digitization Center in College Park, Maryland, where 75 archives technicians have been hired for that job.
It’s always inspiring to see floor to ceiling shelving with boxes three deep of original records that may contain evidence to help us answer our research questions.
Record Group (RG) 118 is U.S. Attorneys files. RG 43 includes the 1962 World’s Fair. And there’s so much more!
Research at the archive by appointment. Inquiry by email: seattle.archives@nara.org. And stay tuned for more similar tours offered by SGS.
VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR SGS BOOTH AT SEATTLE IRISH FESTIVAL
Once again, SGS will be sponsoring a booth at this year’s Irish Festival to be held at the Seattle Center Armory on Saturday and Sunday, March 15–16. Times are Noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. If you would be interested in helping staff our booth for several hours, please contact Jim Ryan @ janglinjehu@yahoo.com.
Also, an Irish Genealogy Seminar presented by the Ulster Historical Foundation will be held on Sunday, 2 March at Archbishop Murphy High School located in Everett.
For a full listing of all Irish Week events log on to the Irish Heritage Club website located at www.irishclub.org.
NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR SGS ELECTED POSITIONS; DEADLINE FEB. 10
The SGS Nominating Committee is seeking volunteers to run for one of SGS’s elected positions: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Education Director, and Library Director. If you would be interested in running for one of these positions, please send an email to nominations@seagensoc.org and we will let you know what needs to be done next. The Board of Directors needs a list of nominees by the 10 February 2025 board meeting. Please act quickly!
JOIN SGS NOW FOR EXTENDED MEMBERSHIP
During January 1st through March 31st, 2025, you may join the Seattle Genealogical Society with a membership that extends through May 31, 2026. Dues are $60 individual, $75 dual.
Enjoy a year and a half of discounted class fees, free research requests, the online Journal of the Seattle Genealogical Society, and online access to exclusive SGS program videos and databases. Learn more.
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SGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Good Shepherd Center, Suite 302 4649 Sunnyside Ave N Seattle, WA 98103 206 522-8658
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.
All times listed are Pacific Time unless otherwise noted
Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, 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@seagensoc.org to join.
Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 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. See SGS Calendar for more information.
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Pacific Northwest Interest Group (Virtual), Share information and discuss Pacific Northwest genealogical research. Register on the SGS website.
Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, 1:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Second Saturday, “I Have a Civil War Ancestor: Now What?” Presented by Brian Rhinehart. Military records can be among the most genealogically significant sources you can find. Register here.
Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 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. See SGS Calendar for more information.
Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., SGS Board of Directors Meeting (Virtual), All SGS members are welcome to attend. SGS is an all volunteer organization. Please be involved. Members must sign in to website to see Zoom link.
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., 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.
Saturday, Feb. 15, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-noon, Irish SIG (Virtual), with Susan McKee. Share information and discuss Irish ancestral research. View SGS calendar for details on joining this group.
Saturday, Feb. 15, 2024, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m, German SIG (Virtual), Share what you know OR get help with problems in your own research. Topic this month: Tips for Grouping your German DNA Matches. Register on the SGS website.
Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm, Virtual Sunday: Something Old, Something New, We all collect, accumulate, and inherit a lot of ‘stuff’ in our daily lives. Learn how Artifcts website can help you keep track of what it is, why it matters, and what to do with it next. Speakers: Heather Nickerson and Ellen Goodwin. See the SGS website Calendar of Events for further information. Please register in advance.
Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 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. See SGS Calendar for more information.
Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Write It Up! SIG (Virtual), Join this group to share and discuss writing projects, resources, and ideas. To join or learn more, contact Sheyna Watkins at sgsWriteItUpSIG@seagensoc.org.
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, 10:00 a.m.-noon, “Pass It On” Writers’ Group, Create your family history and share with others in an effort to improve your writing. Please note: The Writers’ Group is at the maximum number of participants and is not currently accepting any new members.
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., NEW! SGS Library Evening Hours, SGS library introduces evening hours on a trial basis through April. Use it or Lose it. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., SGS Quarterly Program Planning (Virtual), be a part of SGS’s strategic planning effort, collaborate with the leaders of our education programs (e.g., SIGs, field trips, classes, seminars, discussion groups). Register here.
Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, 10:30 a.m., NEW! SGS Library Tour/Scanning Help, SGS library introduces tours of the library and help scanning photos and documents. This is a trial basis through April. Every 4th Saturday of the month. Tour starts at 10:30 followed by scanning help.
Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 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. See SGS Calendar for more information.
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., 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.
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, 7:00 p.m.-8:30 a.m., Mexican SIG (Virtual), Share information and discuss Indigenous North American, Spanish, Cuban, and Hispanic genealogical research. Email Diane Hughes-Hart at SGSMexSIG@seagensoc.org to join.
Saturday, March. 4, 2025, 10:15 a.m.- 12:15 p.m., FamilySearch SIG, Discover the many ways to use the FamilySearch website in your research. Meeting includes instruction and time for Q&A. Email SGSFamilySearchSIG@seagensoc.org to join the mailing list.
Sunday, March. 2, 2025, 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@seagensoc.org to join.
Monday, March. 3, 2025, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 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. See SGS Calendar for more information.
Sunday, March. 3, 2025, 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., NEW! Organizing for Genealogy SIG, Share information and discuss organization tips, techniques, and habits to enhance your genealogical journey. Contact Susan McKee at sgsOrganizingsig@seagensoc.org to join.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Pacific Northwest Interest Group (Virtual), Share information and discuss Pacific Northwest genealogical research. Register on the SGS website.
Monday, March. 8, 2025, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 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. See SGS Calendar for more information.
Monday, March 8, 2025, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., SGS Board of Directors Meeting (Virtual), All SGS members are welcome to attend. SGS is an all volunteer organization. Please be involved. Members must sign in to website to see Zoom link.
OUR NEIGHBORS AND BEYOND
“How I Learned about My Family’s Journey from Galicia to New York, with Many Stops in Between (1911–1958)” (Virtual) the Jewish Genealogical Society of Oregon Sunday, February 2, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
After many years, guest speaker, Milton Koch opened a box of documents that his mother had saved. This started him on a journey to discover the story of his family during the Shoah. His research took several unusual turns, including donations to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM), which led to unforeseen connections. Register to attend.
Feb. 5 — "Meet Your New Research Assistant: AI for Genealogists" with Sara Cochran
Feb. 12 — "Ten Things Every Eastern European Genealogist Should Know" with Lisa A. Alzo
Feb. 19 — "A Demographic Study of Siroke, Slovakia in the 1800s" with Mike Kocsik
Feb. 26 — "Using Irish Naming Convention to Discover the Family of Thomas Delaney in Mid-Nineteenth Century Ireland" with Susan McKee
For more information and links to the meetings see the Fiske Library website.
“That Splendid Little War: Researching the Spanish-American War” (Virtual) Eastside Genealogical Society Thursday, February 13, 2025, program starts at 7 p.m. (Zoom opens at 6:30 p.m.)
Join guest speaker Michael L. Strauss, AG, as he focuses on service records, pensions and other primary sources covering veterans who served in both the regular army and volunteer forces during the Spanish-American War. Also included are the later Philippine Insurrection and the Boxer Rebellion, and all three conflicts will be examined with research sources and methodology. For more information and to register see the website.
Family Tree Maker SIG Eastside Genealogical Society Friday, February 21, 2024, 10:30 p.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join Eastside Genealogical Society and SGS to learn and share tips and tricks for using Family Tree Maker by Software MacKiev. The meetings open about 15 minutes in advance. You can join and/or leave whenever you have to, and you may email your question(s) in advance or bring them up during the meeting.
RootsTech 2025 (Virtual & in person at Salt Lake City) Brought to you by FamilySearch Thursday–Saturday, March 6–8, 2025
Join the world’s largest family discovery event. There are live presentations as well as on-demand video learning available. Learn more on the FamilySearch website.
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PROGRAM UPDATES
All meetings are online except the in-person Research Group and Genealogy Help at KCLS Auburn, Federal Way, and Renton Highland library branches
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FEBRUARY – EARLY MARCH 2025 MEETINGS & EVENTS
Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 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.
Friday, February 7, 2025 ⋅ 12:30pm PT EGS German Interest Group (online) Topic: How a Non-German Speaking Person Can Trace Their German Ancestors. Presenter Bernard Meisner explains how to conduct an exhaustive search of US records to identify your ancestor’s home town and religion and recognize obstacles to ensure you are researching the correct person. For meeting registration, visit https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/
Monday, February 10, 2025 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT Genetic Genealogy/DNA Interest Group (online) Topic: RootsTech – How to Use All the New Tools for our DNA Research as we Prepare for RootsTech 2025
Register at https://www.skcgs.org After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Subscribe to the free SKCGS Genetic-Genealogy email list for announcements and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Genetic-Genealogy Wednesday, February 12, 2025 ⋅ 6:00pm – 7:00pm PT Research Study Group – Step 10 of 10 (online) At each meeting, we’ll discuss one of the ten steps from Elizabeth Shown Mills’ webinar “Dissection & Analysis of Research Problems: 10 Steps to a Solution” This is not a free webinar; you will need a subscription from familytreewebinars.com to participate More information and registration at https://www.skcgs.org
Thursday, February 13, 2025 ⋅ 11:00am – 1:00pm PT Genealogy Help with SKCGS at Renton Highlands Library (in-person) Genealogy questions? SKCGS offers one-on-one help with a volunteer 2801 NE 10th Street Renton WA 98056 Registration not required. In-person event. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. More information at King County Library, email jwooten@kcls.org
Saturday, February 15, 2025, 9:30am PT social time; 10am – 11:30am PT program (online) SKCGS General Membership Meeting and Speaker (Online) “The Road to Independence: Revolutionary War Research” presented by Michael Strauss
The Revolutionary War was fought in part over tensions between England and her colonies that escalated over time into violence with the opening shots fired in Massachusetts in April 1775. Some of the historical records examined will include compiled military service records, pensions, state and federal bounty land, local militia, along with records from the Continental Navy and Marine Corps. Additionally historical context include some of the national emergencies after the end of the war in 1783 including both Shay’s Rebellion and the later Whiskey Rebellion.
Michael L. Strauss, AG has been employed as a forensic investigator for thirty years, most recently he has worked as a research manager for Ancestry ProGenealogists. Michael is a native of Pennsylvania and a veteran of the United States Coast Guard. He is a court qualified expert witness in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Michael is a national genealogical lecturer and instructor and is a faculty member at Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP), and the Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research (IGHR) where he coordinates the military history and research courses. Michael was the film historian for the 2015 Academy Award nominated movie Finding Vivian Maier and has been involved in Civil War and Mexican American War reenacting for more than twenty-five years. The program will be recorded for playback by SKCGS Members. Guests welcome! Register at https://www.skcgs.org
Monday, February 17, 2025 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT Technical User Group (online) Topic: Using AI to generate or improve research plans for our genealogy work See these videos for some ideas:
Register at https://www.skcgs.org After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Subscribe to the free SKCGS Technical User Group email list for announcements and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/TUG
Thursday, February 20, 2025 ⋅ 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
Thursday, February 20, 2025 ⋅ 2:00pm – 4:00pm PT Genealogy Help with SKCGS at the Federal Way Library (in-person) Genealogy questions? SKCGS offers one-on-one help with a volunteer 34200 1st Way S Federal Way, WA 98003 Registration not required. In-person event. Safety guidelines and current protocols followed. More information at King County Library, https://kcls.org/locations/federal-way, or phone: (253) 838-3668
Friday, February 21, 2025, 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
Monday, February 24, 2025 ⋅ 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 at https://www.skcgs.org After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Subscribe to the free SKCGS email list for announcements and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Society
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 ⋅ 6:00pm – 7:00pm PT Research Study Group – Next Steps (online) At each meeting, we’ll discuss one of the ten steps from Elizabeth Shown Mills’ webinar “Dissection & Analysis of Research Problems: 10 Steps to a Solution” This is not a free webinar; you will need a subscription from familytreewebinars.com to participate More information and registration at https://www.skcgs.org
Saturday, March 1, 2025, 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 at https://www.skcgs.org After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Subscribe to the free SKCGS FTM email list for announcements and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/FTMUG
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 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.
Friday, March 7, 2025 ⋅ 12:30pm PT EGS German Interest Group (online) Topic: Websites for German Research presented by Fritz Juengling, Ph.D., AG®, AGL™ This presentation will teach participants how to use important websites, such as FamilySearch, Ancestry, Matricula, Archion, Genealogy.net, and Meyersgaz to find records and jurisdictional information for German research. As far as possible, the presentation will include a case study to find information on one person as a case study. Participants will be able to compare the advantages of the different sites.
MEMBERSHIP: We welcome guests to our meetings and special interest groups, which are free. Naturally we hope that visitors will want to become members. Support like yours helps us to educate and engage with our community to foster interest in family and local history. You can find more information about membership at our website at https://www.skcgs.org/support-skcgs/membership.
Please join us for Tri-City Genealogical Society’s January General meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12. The presentation will be at the Richland FamilySearch Center located at 1314A Goethals Dr. Entrance is down the ramp from the parking lot that is to the north of Dairy Queen. The presentation will also be on Zoom so you can join in from the comfort of your own home. See below for the Zoom link.
The February presentation will be by TCGS member Cassidy Moon.
The subject of the talk will be Founding Footprints: Early Families of the Tri-City Area – Part 1: Kennewick
This presentation will explore the stories of some of the early pioneers who helped establish and develop the city of Kennewick. Through their perseverance, vision, and hard work, these individuals played key roles in transforming the region into the thriving community it is today. We will delve into the lives of notable settlers, their contributions, and the lasting impact they had on the area’s growth, culture, and heritage. Join us for an insightful journey through Kennewick’s foundational history.
Using Social Security Records to Break Down Brick Walls
Social Security records can provide clues to your ancestor’s name, origin, and social history. Learn what records are available and how to find and interpret them. In this presentation we will cover a brief history of Social Security Benefits, the anatomy of the SSN, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, what is the Death Master File (DMF) and Social Security Death Index (SSDI) and how to interpret Social Security records found on Ancestry and FamilySearch.
Roslyn Torella specializes in Italian and immigrant genealogy through her business, Mahoning Valley Roots. She wrote a monthly Italian genealogy column for La Gazzetta Italiana for many years and is treasurer and newsletter editor for the Mahoning County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society. She has published in the National Genealogical Society (NGS) Magazine. Roslyn enjoys conducting workshops and lectures on genealogy and is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists. She lives in Lowellville, Ohio, where she is known as her hometown’s “unofficial, self-appointed historian” and has written and published a book about her hometown’s wicked past.
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