Let’s get together with friends and learn about Friends!
Bring some cookies.
Bring some cash for raffles.
Bring your raffle/auction donation items.
Bring items for the free table.
But most of all bring yourself!
Saturday, September 7 Finding Your Friends in Early American Quaker Research 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm THE HIVE AND ZOOM Lori Lee Sauber presents: “FINDING YOUR FRIENDS IN EARLY AMERICAN QUAKER RESEARCH” An entertaining and informative story of a seemingly simple question that unexpectedly unravels into multiple coast-to-coast research journeys. Lori Lee asked, “Who were my grandmother’s people?” and found herself developing a primer for researching Early American Quaker families. Learn how to undertake your own Quaker research through her story of beautiful souls, living and dead, that helped her on her journey.
As Camp Commander of FWW Camp 3 we wish to post that on Fri Sept 6th at 11:00 am to 11:45 at Walla Walla there will be a dedication ceremony for two CW veterans. Details are under FWW Camp 3 Events on https://www.suvpnw.org/find-your-camp/fort-walla-walla-camp-no-3-of-kennewick-wa This is a joint effort With the Walla Walla Reserve Organization Association.
Friedrich Eiler: Building an Identity from Scant Clues
When we are offered little information, how do we proceed? Research planning, research strategy development, and the importance of collaboration are all illustrated in this case study, which focuses on methodology of identity. Not all our ancestors were exemplary individuals!
Join us for GFO’s August GenTalk. This event if free of charge.
Jill Morelli, CG, CGL, loves to share her passion for genealogy with others. She is a writer, lecturer, and researcher specializing in methodology, the American Midwest, and Scandinavia. Jill is the founder of the Certification Discussion Group and a co-founder of the Applied Genealogy Institute, a practicum-based educational opportunity for intermediate and advanced learners. Jill has been published in the National Genealogical Society Quarterly, the Swedish American Genealogist, and many others. Jill is past president of the Seattle Genealogical Society and contributes to many local genealogical societies.
New this week is the first meeting of the research study group on Wednesday, August 14 from 6-7pm PT (online). Rather than a book, the group will focus on Elizabeth Shown Mills’ webinar “Dissection & Analysis of Research Problems: 10 Steps to a Solution.” Join the study group to learn the ten-step process and gain fresh ideas to see information in a new light. This is not a free webinar; you will need a subscription from familytreewebinars.com to participate. More information at https://www.skcgs.org.
Also, upon request, SKCGS has created a new special interest group for Wikitree users. No meetings have been scheduled yet, but you can join the group and the conversation if you would like an online meeting at https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Wikitree-SIG.
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PROGRAM UPDATES
All meetings are online except Genealogy Help at the Auburn and Federal Way Libraries
The in-person Research Workshop will not meet in August
Live transcription (captioning) is available during our Zoom meetings by request
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AUGUST – EARLY SEPTEMBER 2024 MEETINGS & EVENTS
Monday, August 12, 2024 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT Genetic Genealogy/DNA Interest Group (online) Topic: Exploring the Y DNA “Tree of Man” Introducing the Discover™ Classic Tree for Y-DNA – https://blog.familytreedna.com/classic-tree-for-y-dna/. Show and tell with your examples. 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, August 14, 2024 ⋅ 6:00pm – 7:00pm PT Research Study Group (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, August 22, 2024 ⋅ 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 Monday, August 26, 2024 ⋅ 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, August 28, 2024 ⋅ 6:00pm – 7:00pm PT Research Study Group (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
Tuesday, September 3, 2024, 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, September 6, 2024 ⋅ 12:30pm PT EGS German Interest Group (online) Topic: A Day in the Life of Your German Ancestor by Roger P. Minert For meeting registration, visit https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/
Saturday, September 7, 2024, 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
Coming soon: Saturday, September 21, 2024, 9:30am PT social time; 10am – 11:30am PT program (online) SKCGS General Membership Meeting and Speaker Steve Little, NGS AI Coordinator, will present “Today’s Limits Are Tomorrow’s Breakthroughs” AI Genealogy is a fact-based research and reporting discipline. Yet the large language models powering today’s artificial intelligence (AI) systems are weak with facts though great with words. Their weakness with facts and research, however, hardly renders them useless to genealogists. Knowing the benefits and limits of artificial intelligence empowers genealogists today and helps us recognize breakthroughs tomorrow. The use cases here illustrate how researchers are successfully using AI Genealogy today.
Stephen Little says about himself: As the AI Program Director for the National Genealogical Society, I research AI tools for genealogical use, develop educational programs about AI in genealogy, advise our team on AI-related matters, lead creation of guidelines for ethical AI use in genealogy, and produce various content like courses and articles on the topic. It’s all about integrating AI into family history research.
I trace my deep roots to one Appalachian county, where, by 1820, all 32 of my 3rd-great-grandparents had settled—many even earlier than that. In fact, 60 of my most recent ancestors were all born, lived, and died there, in Ashe County, NC. My passion lies in AI and genetic genealogy: with a keen interest in endogamy, pedigree collapse, and the art of deciphering multiple relationships through DNA segment triangulation, and an insatiable curiosity to explore beneficial uses and current limits of artificial intelligence in genealogy. Beyond genealogy, I wear many hats: I’m a husband and a dad, a Methodist pastor, and a Virginian. My hobbies span from bird watching and sky gazing to chess and film. Additionally, I’m an avid reader, writer, photographer, and regex script hacker. The program will be recorded for playback by SKCGS Members. Guests welcome! Register at https://www.skcgs.org
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Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Genealogy Chat
Tuesday, August 20, 2024, starting at 7:00 PM via Zoom
Please join us and let’s chat!
The conversion starter topic this month will be the results of the Membership Survey that was conducted in June & July.
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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Topic: A Day in the Life of Your German Ancestor Most family history researchers are interested in the daily events in the lives of their ancestors. This presentation deals with the common activities of families on the farm and in the trades. The details provided represent the culmination of the presenter’s reading on the topic over the last two decades, from hard-to-find literature available only to the German audience.
Roger P. Minert received his doctoral degree from The Ohio State University in German language history and second language acquisition theory. He taught German language and history for ten years, and then became a professional family history researcher. Accredited by the Family History Library for research in Germany and Austria, he worked for twelve years as a private genealogical researcher. From 2003 to 2019, he served as a professor of family history at Brigham Young University. The author of more than 200 publications, he directs the research program German Immigrants in American Church Records [GIACR], the series now consists of 40 volumes. In 2019, Minert was recognized for his years of service to the Palatines to America Society and also received the “Shirley Riemer Lifetime Achievement Award” from the International German Genealogy Partnership. In 2020, he was named a fellow of the Utah Genealogical Association. From his home in Provo, Utah he continues to write articles on Germanic genealogy, compile new GIACR volumes, and participate in conferences nation-wide.
Welcome to Italian Genealogy Let’s explore the world of Italian genealogy together, one person at a time.
Maps can be incredibly valuable tools for genealogy research. They allow us to visualize our ancestors’ world, understand historical boundaries, and discover new records. Remember, maps not only provide context but also connect you to the places your ancestors called home. Happy mapping!
ZOOM MeetingTopic: Using Maps for Genealogy When: 21-Sep-2024, Saturday Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (PDT)
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The Northeast Washington Genealogical Society in Colville is trying something new this year for their annual fall seminar. We are partnering with our local FamilySearch Center to present a FREE all-day workshop on Saturday September 21st at the LDS church in Colville. This FREE event will include 12 different classes to choose from, informational stations and a free lunch. For more information and to register, please go to our website’s Events page at https://www.newgs.org/eventListings.php?nm=88 to download a flyer and registration form.
Friendly Relations Finding American Quakers and their Online Records In 1750 the Quaker religion was the third largest in the colonies. So, if you have an English sounding surname, a dead-end pointing to the British Isles or Ireland, and if your kin could have arrived before the American Revolution … well you could be looking for a Friend (Quaker)! Learn about Quakers and their meticulous record keeping, now available online. Steven Waltz Morrison, MPA is the past president of the Puget Sound Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the Olympia Genealogical society. He holds an undergraduate degree from WWU and a master’s degree in public administration from The Evergreen State College where he taught for seven years. Steven is an ardent supporter and long-time member of HQRL. When: August 15, 2024 Where: ZOOM and limited in-person Cost: Members $20 Non-members $25 Sign-up & 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 at 2102 E Main, Suite 105, Puyallup, WA 98372 A link will be sent to your email 1-2 days before the class.
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Welcome to Italian Genealogy Let’s explore the world of Italian genealogy together, one person at a time.
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Steven Waltz Morrison, MPA is the past president of the Puget Sound Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the Olympia Genealogical society. He holds an undergraduate degree from WWU and a master’s degree in public administration from The Evergreen State College where he taught for seven years. Steven is an ardent supporter and long-time member of HQRL. When: