Heritage Quest Research Library Autumn Quest

Tina Beaird is the owner of Tamarack Genealogy and is a Genealogy & Local History librarian in Plainfield, IL. She holds a Masters of Library and Information Science degree with specialization in Archives/Preservation from Dominican University. Tina has won multiple research and digitization grants to preserve and digitize historic documents and photographs. Finding and Using Illinois Resources There are several Illinois websites for finding your Land of Lincoln ancestors. From CARLI to IDA, Tina will show you how to find maps, newspapers, phone books, company magazines, yearbooks and more.  Illinois has it all! Learn how to dig into these online resources and get to know your Illinois ancestors. Thursday, September 15, 2022
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

ZOOM
Please call us directly for in person attendance as space is limited. 
Cost: $20 members / $25 non-members
Sign-up and Payment:
Come into HQRL or call 253-863-1806
1007 Main Street
Sumner, WA 98390
OR
go to hqrl.com and go to the HQRL Store
(Sign in as a member to get the discount) AUTUMN QUEST is BACK! October 29, 2022 Heritage Quest Research Library is proud to present our annual fall seminar.
Save the date and register soon.
Early Bird Registration until August 15, 2022
HQRL Members $30          Non-Members $40
August 16, 2022, to October 15, 2022
HQRL Members $50          Non-Members $50
ZOOM
Sessions begin at 9:00 AM

We are offering limited in-person availability.
Please contact HQRL if you need this accommodation as space is limited. Richard G. (Rick) Sayre, CG®, CGL℠, FUGA, is a professional researcher, educator, author, and lecturer who specializes in records in the Washington, DC area, Missouri, western Pennsylvania, and Ohio. He has developed, coordinated, and taught courses for university-affiliated programs in genealogy, and lectures regularly at national and regional genealogy conferences across the United States. Currently a resident of Utah, Rick was born and educated in Colorado before living throughout the world for thirty-one years of an Army career. Lecture topics:

NARA Website and More 
Researching records, genealogy research information, access individual records, ordering records, etc The relationship between NARA and Fold3 and others

Military Manuscript Collection
For our purposes, the unpublished documents of gov., organizational records, personal papers
 officials and private individuals Correspondence files, diaries

Cool Tools for the Cemetery 
Getting information off of headstones Locate cemeteries, graves, and map them Different websites

Homesteads Records – Online Tools and More
Find a wealth of information on individuals and their families
The transfer of property created records of heirs and associates
Explore how to use online tools to gather information Autumn Quest 2022 Registration

Pricing
Early Bird – Through August 15, 2022
Regular– August 16 – October 15, 2022

Members                    Non-Members
Early Bird – $30           Early Bird – $40
Regular – $50                 Regular – $50

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Heritage Quest Research Library Autumn Quest

AUTUMN QUEST is BACK! October 29, 2022 Heritage Quest Research Library is proud to present our annual fall seminar.
Save the date and register soon.
Early Bird Registration until August 15, 2022
HQRL Members $30          Non-Members $40
August 16, 2022, to October 15, 2022
HQRL Members $50          Non-Members $50
ZOOM
Sessions begin at 9:00 AM

We are offering limited in-person availability.
Please contact HQRL if you need this accommodation as space is limited. Richard G. (Rick) Sayre, CG®, CGL℠, FUGA, is a professional researcher, educator, author, and lecturer who specializes in records in the Washington, DC area, Missouri, western Pennsylvania, and Ohio. He has developed, coordinated, and taught courses for university-affiliated programs in genealogy, and lectures regularly at national and regional genealogy conferences across the United States. Currently a resident of Utah, Rick was born and educated in Colorado before living throughout the world for thirty-one years of an Army career. Lecture topics:

NARA Website and More 
Researching records, genealogy research information, access individual records, ordering records, etc
The relationship between NARA and Fold3 and others

Military Manuscript Collection
For our purposes, the unpublished documents of gov., organizational records, personal papers
 officials and private individuals
Correspondence files, diaries

Cool Tools for the Cemetery 
Getting information off of headstones
Locate cemeteries, graves, and map them
Different websites

Homesteads Records – Online Tools and More
Find a wealth of information on individuals and their families
The transfer of property created records of heirs and associates
Explore how to use online tools to gather information Autumn Quest 2022 Registration

Pricing
Early Bird – Through August 15, 2022
Regular– August 16 – October 15, 2022

Members                    Non-Members
Early Bird – $30           Early Bird – $40
Regular – $50                 Regular – $50

Name: _______________________Address: _____________________________
Email: _______________________Phone: ______________________________ Membership Statis:
___ Member ___Non-Member
Method of Registration: __ In Person at HQRL __ Through Mail __On Web Page
Method of Payment: __ Check __ Credit Card __ PayPal __ Cash
Number Registering _____
TOTAL Enclosed $_____
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Seattle Genealogical Society Spring Seminar Land and Maps and Deeds

SGS 2022 SPRING SEMINAR
“LAND AND MAPS AND DEEDS, OH MY!”
FRIDAY – SUNDAY, JUNE 3-5, 2022


Registration for the Spring Seminar is still open.

Just click this link: Register for the SGS 2022 Spring Seminar

Please register by June 1, 2022.
 
Our spring seminar is a three day event!

Registration options:

– Full seminar (all 3 days/5 speakers) $55

– Seminar-Lite (Friday + Saturday OR Friday + Sunday) $40

SGS members receive a $10 discount on either option

Presentations will be recorded and available to registrants (only) until midnight, June 12. For more information visit seagensoc.org.

  • Friday, June 3, at 5:00 pm, Cyndi Ingle, creator and innovator of CyndisList.com, is the keynote speaker.
  • Saturday, June 4, Land presentations begin at 9:00 am with Angela Packer McGhie on “Land Entry Files and Tract Books,” Following that  Rebecca Whitman Koford will present “Military Bounty lands: Revolution to Mexican War.”
  • Sunday, June 5, Maps and Deeds presentations begin at 1:00 pm with Melinda Kashuba “Using Migration Maps in Genealogical Research.” Then Kimberly Powell will help us to find the deeds with “Mastering Deed Book Indexing Systems.”

Read more here. You won’t want to miss any of these talented speakers!

NGS Registration Extended

NGS Extends Deadline for Online Registration
for the

NGS 2022 Family History Conference Register Now
Dear ,

This year is proving to be a year of transition and for some a time of lingering uncertainty. Therefore, in response to requests from our members, the National Genealogical Society has extended its deadline to register online for its NGS 2022 Family History Conference.

Online registration for both the In-Person conference in Sacramento, California, and Online at Home will now close at 7:59 p.m. (ET) on 13 May 2022. However, we are only able to offer you a complete refund—no questions asked, minus a $50 service fee—until 1 May 2022.

It is also possible to register in person, on site at the conference, in the SAFE Conference Center in Sacramento, starting Tuesday 24 May through Saturday, 28 May. You may purchase admittance to the conference on a daily basis, or for the full conference.

More than 80 genealogists will present lectures at this year’s in-person conference. Participants will have the chance to meet and attend lectures by fantastic speakers such as Jay Fonkert, LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson, Thomas W. Jones, Michael Lacopo, Janice Lovelace, Angela McGhie, Jill Morelli, Steve Morse, Nancy Peters, David Rencher, Judy Russell, Rick Sayre, Josh Taylor, Ari Wilkins, and others. We’re excited to have Stanford University professor Dr. Gordon H. Chang as our keynote speaker presenting his talk on The Chinese Who Built America’s Transcontinental Railroad. Dr. Gordon H. Chang Don’t miss this great opportunity to be back together again and network face-to-face with fellow family historians; share ideas and discuss your research; attend fascinating, educational lectures; and discover new products and services for genealogists in the Expo Hall. Check out the following links for up-to-date information about conference hotels, Visit Sacramento discounts, and COVID-19 policies and other rules. Also, be sure to sign up for the NGS conference blog to receive conference news and announcements. Online registration for the In-Person Conference as well as the Online at Home Conference ends at 7:59 p.m. (ET) on 13 May 2022. Register Now
Founded in 1903, the National Genealogical Society inspires, connects, and leads the family history community by fostering collaboration and best practices in advocacy, education, preservation, and research. We enable people, cultures, and organizations to discover the past and create a lasting legacy. The Falls Church, Virginia, based nonprofit is the premier national society for everyone, from the beginner to the most advanced family historian. Copyright © 2022 National Genealogical Society, All rights reserved.
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NGS 2022 Conference

CGS_SealColor300-400x200.jpg NGS 2022 Logo.jpg The California Research Series: A golden genealogical opportunity at the NGS Conference in Sacramento
If you are beginning to prepare for the NGS 2022 Family History Conference in Sacramento, 24-28 May, you will be happy to know that you can register now for two new additions to the California Research Series, presented by the California Genealogical Society (CGS):
Untold Stories from the California Historical Society’s Collections (April 26, 4-5:30 p.m., PDT) Genealogical Resources at the National Archives at San Francisco (May 3, 3-4 p.m. PDT)
The online series is free. It is designed to aid conference attendees in researching their California ancestors by introducing them to genealogical repositories in Sacramento and San Francisco. 
The following presentations of the California Research Series have been recorded and are now available online (free). Center for Sacramento History Government Publications at California State Library Historical Resources at California State Library  Sutro Library – Genealogical Treasures The California Archives Special Collections at the Sacramento Public Library
The series will be available for viewing until the end of May on the CGS YouTube Channel 
Note: The deadline to register for both the In-Person conference and Online at Home has been extended to 13 May. Hotel reservations are currently available but filling up fast. On-site registration in Sacramento begins Monday, 23 May, 3-8 p.m.
Questions? Send an email to: ngs2022@californiaancestors.org
Quick Links: NGS Conference Brochure NGS Conference Registration NGS Conference Blog NGS on CGS website Hotel Reservations NGS Registrar Visit Sacramento Sign up to Volunteer at the Conference California Genealogical Society 2201 Broadway LL2 Oakland, CA 94612 510-663-1358 californiaancestors.org National Genealogical Society 6400 Arlington Blvd., Suite 810 Falls Church, VA 22042-2318 703-525-0050 ngsgenealogy.org Please feel free to forward this email to members of your organization and your newsletter editor!
California Genealogical Society | 2201 Broadway, Suite LL2, Oakland, CA 94612

NGS Extends Deadline for Online Registration

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NGS Extends Deadline for Online Registration
for the

NGS 2022 Family History Conference Register Now
Dear ,

This year is proving to be a year of transition and for some a time of lingering uncertainty. Therefore, in response to requests from our members, the National Genealogical Society has extended its deadline to register online for its NGS 2022 Family History Conference.

Online registration for both the In-Person conference in Sacramento, California, and Online at Home will now close at 7:59 p.m. (ET) on 13 May 2022. However, we are only able to offer you a complete refund—no questions asked, minus a $50 service fee—until 1 May 2022.

It is also possible to register in person, on site at the conference, in the SAFE Conference Center in Sacramento, starting Tuesday 24 May through Saturday, 28 May. You may purchase admittance to the conference on a daily basis, or for the full conference.

More than 80 genealogists will present lectures at this year’s in-person conference. Participants will have the chance to meet and attend lectures by fantastic speakers such as Jay Fonkert, LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson, Thomas W. Jones, Michael Lacopo, Janice Lovelace, Angela McGhie, Jill Morelli, Steve Morse, Nancy Peters, David Rencher, Judy Russell, Rick Sayre, Josh Taylor, Ari Wilkins, and others. We’re excited to have Stanford University professor Dr. Gordon H. Chang as our keynote speaker presenting his talk on The Chinese Who Built America’s Transcontinental Railroad. Dr. Gordon H. Chang Don’t miss this great opportunity to be back together again and network face-to-face with fellow family historians; share ideas and discuss your research; attend fascinating, educational lectures; and discover new products and services for genealogists in the Expo Hall. Check out the following links for up-to-date information about conference hotels, Visit Sacramento discounts, and COVID-19 policies and other rules. Also, be sure to sign up for the NGS conference blog to receive conference news and announcements. Online registration for the In-Person Conference as well as the Online at Home Conference ends at 7:59 p.m. (ET) on 13 May 2022. Register Now
Founded in 1903, the National Genealogical Society inspires, connects, and leads the family history community by fostering collaboration and best practices in advocacy, education, preservation, and research. We enable people, cultures, and organizations to discover the past and create a lasting legacy. The Falls Church, Virginia, based nonprofit is the premier national society for everyone, from the beginner to the most advanced family historian.

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Virtual Spring Seminar

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society
2022 Virtual Spring Seminar
23 April 2022
  Our speakers will be The Genealogy Guys George Morgan & Drew Smith   George G. Morgan is president of Aha! Seminars, Inc.(R) and an internationally recognized genealogy presenter. He is the co-host of the longest running genealogical podcast, The Genealogy GuysSM Podcast, with thousands of listeners around the globe. His company also produces the Genealogy Connection podcast. He produces and maintains The Genealogy Guys Blog. The company offers a subscription genealogy education site, Genealogy Guys Learn, with new content added each month.   George is the prolific, award-winning author of 14 books and hundreds of articles for magazines, journals, newsletters, in genealogical publications, and international online sites. His fourth edition of How to Do Everything: Genealogy is a standard for genealogy in the English-speaking world. He co-authored the Advanced Genealogy Research Techniques, and has a chapter published in Professional Genealogy: Preparation, Practice & Standards. He is a volunteer on the Zion Cemetery project searching for family of people interred in a lost cemetery in Tampa, Florida.   George’s Topics: Bring ‘Em Back to Life: Developing an Ancestor ProfileIntroduction to City DirectoriesDrew Smith is the genealogy librarian at the University of South Florida Libraries in Tampa. Host of the Genealogy Connection podcast and co-host of The Genealogy Guys Podcast, he is the author of the book Organize Your Genealogy: Strategies and Solutions for Every Researcher and co-author of the book Advanced Genealogy Research Techniques. He writes regularly for the Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly on the topic of productivity. He co-founded and continues to be one of the administrators for The Genealogy Squad Facebook group, with over 32,000 active members.   Drew”s Topics: Organizing Your Research ProcessYour Ancestor’s FAN Club: Using Cluster Research to Get Past Brick Walls


Door Prizes: All registrants will be eligible for Door Prizes.    Emcee and Virtual Meeting HostCyndi Ingle, creator of Cyndislist.com will act as Emcee and Virtual Meeting Host.
Detailed emails will be sent after registration.


Download a Brochure or Register Online   We look forward to seeing you!If the above links do not work please go to tpcgs.org for a link to the seminar page


Seminar Schedule 08:30 – 08:45 Enter the Zoom meeting
08:45 – 09:00 General announcements; troubleshooting
09:00 – 10:00 Presentation 1: Organizing Your Research Process
10:00 – 10:30 Break & chit-chat
10:30 – 11:30 Presentation 2: Bring ‘Em Back to Life: Developing an Ancestor Profile
11:30 – 12:30 Lunch break & chit-chat questions
12:30 – 01:30 Presentation 3: Your Ancestor’s FAN Club: Using Cluster Research to Get Past Brick Walls
01:30 – 02:00 Break & chit-chat
02:00 – 03:00 Presentation 4: Introduction to City Directories
03:00 – 03:15 Q&A with the Speakers

Heritage Quest Research Library April Seminars

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 Western Washington University, and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the Evergreen State College where he taught for seven years as an adjunct faculty. Recipient of 2016 Scholar Award from the American Society of Genealogists.

DIGGING UP NEW DIRT – Unearthing the REAL New England Immigrant
Beginner

Do you believe that family associations know everything about their early New England ancestors? Well, guess again! 
Learn what nuggets you can uncover by rediscovering original records.
So, with some surprising facts, sound analysis and a little historical context you may just uncover the real secret about your elusive ancestor. 

When: April 7, 2022 – 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: ZOOM
Cost: Members $20 – Non-Members $25
Sign up & Pay: Come into HQRL at 1007 Main Street, Sumner,WA 98390
or Call 253-863-1806

OR go to hqrl.com and sign up online.

Members must log in to the members page and go the hqrl store in order to obtain the discount.

Jennifer Warner has worked in both public and special libraries since 1990, most recently as a reference librarian.  Her genealogy research roots began with her mother’s stories about family and where they immigrated from.  Jennifer has been the editor of a Civil War Roundtable Newsletter for over 12 years.  She is the President of the DuPage County Genealogical Society and is a member of 14 lineage societies.  Researching Pennsylvania Ancestors
Do you or your spouse have Pennsylvania ancestors and don’t know where to start?
Pennsylvania has many resources available to you. We will go over how to start your research in Pennsylvania.  We will discuss the many resources available to you online and in paper form.

WHEN:  April 21, 2022, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM 
WHERE:  ZOOM
COST:  Members $20 – Non-members $25
Sign up & Pay:  Come into HQRL at 1007 Main Street, Sumner, WA 98390 or Call: 253-863-1806  
OR go to hqrl.com and sign up online.

Members must log in to the members page and go to the hqrl store in order to obtain the discount.

Clallam County Genealogical Society Featuring Lisa Alzo

Clallam County Genealogical Society

 Spring Seminar

Saturday, April 9, 2022

Featuring Lisa Alzo

Lisa Alzo, M.F.A. is an author of several genealogy Books and hundreds of Magazine articles. She is a contributing editor of Family Tree Magazine and a noted Webinar speaker. She has spoken at international conferences, webinars, historical and genealogical societies. An avid genealogist for more than 30 years, she specializes in Eastern European genealogical research, writing your family and using history to trace female and immigrant ancestors. This is a wonderful opportunity to listen to one of Americas leading genealogists.

Schedule and Topics:
9:15 am Registration
9:30 am Introductions, Announcements
9:45am Session I Crossing the Pond: Successful Strategies for Researching Eastern European Ancestors
11:00 am Session II Immigrant Cluster Communities: Past, Present and Future
12:45pm Session III Murder, Mayhem, and Town Tragedy

Cost:
$40 for CCGS members. $50 for non-members and at the door.
Registration closes Tuesday, April 5th.
Checks should be made out to CCGS and sent to the Research Center at 403 E. 8th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362. One can use a credit card with the “Paypal” app available on our website, www.clallamcogs.org
The seminar will be a Zoom presentation. All are welcome to watch at the CCGS Research Center: 403 8th Street, Port Angeles, WA, or Zoom it at home. To Zoom it at home participants will need the meeting number and Zoom passcode.
The Passcode and Meeting Nos. will be sent out via Email upon receipt of funds.

For more information, call CCGS Tues-Fri:10am to 4pm or Saturday; noon to 4pm: 360-417-5000
or visit our website: www.clallamcogs.org