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Tina Beaird is the owner of Tamarack Genealogy and is a Genealogy & Local History Librarian at the Plainfield Public Library in Plainfield, Illinois. Tina holds a Masters of Library and Information Science degree with specialization in Archives/Preservation from Dominican University. She has won multiple research and digitization grants to preserve and digitize historic documents and photographs. Thursday, October 5, 2023Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society DNA SIG
Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society DNA Special Interest Group Meeting
Tuesday, September 26 at 7:00 pm via Zoom
We will continue studying Genetic Genealogy in Practice by Blaine Bettinger and Debbie Parker Wayne.
This month we will continue discussing Chapter 7: Incorporating DNA Testing in a Family Study..
This book is available from The National Genealogical Society (the publishers, Amazon, or perhaps through your local public library or via Inter-Library Loan.
Check WorldCat to see what libraries may have copies.
Topic: TPCGS DNA Special Interest Group Meeting
Every month on the Fourth Tue beginning at 7:00 PM Pacific Time
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NeWGS 2023 Fall Seminar
Eastern Washington Genealogical Society October Seminar DNA
DNA
You’ve seen it in the news…now learn how it’s done!
EWGS FALL SEMINAR
Saturday, October 7
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Southside Senior & Community Center –
3151 E 27th Ave., Spokane, WA 99223
For more information
and to Register go to our website:
EWGSi.org
Book Sale/Auction
Vendors
Door Prizes Galore
Yummy Lunch
If you need a DNA refresher, these are a few suggested by our speakers.
FamilyHistory “DNA and Genealogy: The Basics”
Amy Johnson Crow “What you NEED to Know About DNA Testing for Genealogy“
CeCe Moore “CeCe Moore Explains How Genetic Genealogy Works”
FamilySearch (Diahan Southard) – Understanding Your DNA Ethnicity Results
Family History Fanatics – DNA Clustering vs Triangulation | What’s the Difference in Genetic Genealogy?
If you are in need of financial assistance to attend this seminar,
please see our website under the “Member’s Only” tab.
The German Interest Group of the Eastside Genealogical Society The ABCs of the Old German Script
The German Interest Group
of The Eastside Genealogical Society (EGS)meeting
When: Friday, October 6, 2023 from 12:30 to 2:30 pm PDT
Zoom Registration required: https://tinyurl.com/39jrfwve
Topic: The ABCs of the Old German Script
Starting from the beginning—the alphabet—dive into how to decipher individual letters of the old German script. Learn how to use that knowledge to decipher key genealogical terms, based on context and expected record content, to start you on your own road to discovering the hidden treasures in your German-language records.
Presenter: Charlotte Noelle Champenois, AG®
Charlotte Noelle Champenois, AG®, originally from Allerød, Denmark, and a long-time resident of Utah, is accredited in Germany Northwest, Denmark, Sweden, and Austria and has a BA in genealogy from Brigham Young University. She is a German Research Specialist at the FamilySearch Library, where she helps guests with research and translation.
More information: Visitors are always welcome. Our website is https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/
Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society Reverse Genealogy in Action
On September 15, 2023 BIGS Presents
At 10AM, Friday, September 15, 2023,
In-person at the Bainbridge Library, and on Zoom
Mary Kircher Roddy will present:
Bagging a Live One:
Reverse Genealogy in Action.
Mary will show you how to find distant relatives, perhaps ones you never knew existed. You will come away with the skills to target specific people and to find their contact details.
Great for finding missing friends and cousins or for locating family members to fill out your DNA “dance card” or plan a family reunion.
Mary Kircher Roddy, frequently lectures in Washington State as well as at conferences across the US on methodology and records. She is a trustee of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, one of the founders of the Applied Genealogy Institute, and is the co-editor of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly (NGSQ). She also earned a certificate in Genealogy and Family History at the University of Washington. Mary became interested in genealogy in 2000 in anticipation of a sabbatical with her husband and children in Ireland. She was sure she would complete all her Irish genealogy in a year. Two decades later, that genealogy is still a work in progress.
So, please go to our website, bigenealogy.orgto pick up your Zoom link beginning on September 14th, the day before the presentation.
Everyone Welcome! No membership necessary.
Heritage Quest Research Library The Quest for your English Ancestors
Claire V. Brisson-Banks, BS, MLIS, AG®. CEO of Timeless Genealogies, an ancestral research company. Ancestral and forensics genealogist, family historian, educator, librarian, international and US lecturer. She specializes in England, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, U.S., and Canada. South King County Genealogical Society September 2023 Meetings and Programs
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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
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SEPTEMBER – EARLY OCTOBER 2023 MEETINGS & EVENTS
Tuesday, September 5, 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.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023, 7:00pm PT
Beginning Genealogy Class: Non Population Supplemental Census Records (online)
More details at https://www.skcgs.org/meetings-events/classes/bgc
Friday, September 8, 2023 ⋅ 12:30-2:30 PM PT
EGS German Interest Group (online)
“Wanting to travel to German archives? Hold up! Finesse and Know How Required!” by Annette Unrau.
Register at https://tinyurl.com/p323wpt4
Monday, September 11, 2023 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Genetic Genealogy/DNA Interest Group (online)
Topic: Beyond Backups: Use a Research Log for DNA Contacts & Document Research
Watch in advance for one excellent method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBKAf7wXoJ4
Register in advance for this meeting:
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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
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 ⋅ 7:00pm – 8:00pm PT
Introduction to Genealogy: Searching US Population Census Records (online)
Hosted by King County Library
Join professional genealogist, Winona Laird, from South King County Genealogical Society for a series of programs to help you along on your genealogical journey. King County Library will email a Zoom link no later than 24 hours before the program start time. If you do not see an email, check your Junk or Spam folder. If you need assistance, please contact Jennifer at jwooten@kcls.org.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6499c3446d11062800b781de
Friday, September 15, 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, September 16, 2023, 9:30am PT social time; 10:00am – 11:30am PT program
SKCGS General Meeting (online)
Julie Stoddard presents “Seeing the Hidden Evidence: Strategies to Improve FAN Club Research”
When researching ancestors who lived in earlier time periods or regions with few records, the lack of records can create a brick wall in the research. This necessitates expanding the research to include the cluster of people who associated with the ancestor: immediate and extended family, friends, associates, and neighbors, also known as the ancestor’s FAN Club. Come learn when to use cluster research, who is in the ancestor’s cluster, how to organize the findings, and the steps for successful cluster research.
Julie Stoddard, MSc, AG®, is an Accredited Genealogist professional for the U.S. Mid-South. She received a BA in family history from BYU and a master’s degree in Genealogical Studies from the University of Strathclyde. She works part-time as the senior mentor for BYU’s Center for Family History and Genealogy, managing the Linking Families for Cancer Prevention project. She is also an owner of ConnectTheBranch.com where she specializes in DNA and U.S. research.
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Monday, September 18, 2023 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Technical User Group (online)
Topic: Backup, Backup, Backup!
Please read https://skcgs.blogspot.com/2023/05/backup-backup-backup.html in advance of the meeting, and bring your tips and tricks. How to YOU do your backups? Do you have a reminder to do so regularly on your calendar?
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Subscribe to the free SKCGS Technical User Group email list for meeting invitations and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/TUG
Monday, September 25, 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!
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Subscribe to the free SKCGS email list for meeting invitations and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Society
Thursday, September 28, 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
Monday, October 2, 2023, 11:00am PT
Beginning Genealogy Class: Using Timelines (online)
More details at https://www.skcgs.org/meetings-events/classes/bgc
Tuesday, October 3, 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.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 7:00pm PT
Beginning Genealogy Class: Using Timelines (online)
Repeat of the October 2nd class
More details at https://www.skcgs.org/meetings-events/classes/bgc
Friday, October 6, 2023 ⋅ 12:30-2:30 PM PT
EGS German Interest Group (online)
For meeting topics and registration, visit: https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com
Saturday, October 7, 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.
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SOUTH KING COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 143
BLACK DIAMOND, WASHINGTON 98010
Lower Columbia Genealogical Society Irish Roadblocks & Stone Walls
Snohomish County Naturalization Records
I have been working diligently on the Snohomish County Naturalization Records and am nearing the end. I hope to be done by the end of September. Can you post something in your blog that it is almost complete? Yes! I had completed up to 1947 and then it kicked me back to 1927. 1928 and 1930. The numbers indicate about 1400 left. These are fascinating records and beginning in the 1930s they posted pictures with their Declarations of Intent. I am sure your membership would find these records useful to them.
Your fellow typist at Washington State Scribe Digital Archives,
Vickie Schafer
Editors Note: Scribe is the way millions of records have been made available for everyone researching in Washington. Click Here for Scribe