Jefferson County Genealogical Seminar 40th Anniversary Celebration

JCGS 40th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, May 11, 2024 @ 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Hybrid Meeting: Attend online via Zoom or in-person at the Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road, Chimacum, WA
Join us in marking our 40th Anniversary with a full-day event that includes live vendors, awards for long-term contributors, and – of course – cake! Guest speaker and internationally known genealogist Michelle Leonard will also be joining us live from Scotland for two presentations.
Registration is required. Please CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Registration deadline: May 5, 2024. $25 for Non-Members (includes an individual one-year membership) Free for Members but you must register
To register and you are not a member, complete the registration form and submit payment via the following options: PayPal via JCGS website (https://wajcgs.org/jcgs-40th-anniversary/) Mail a check to: JCGS Class, PO Box 627, Port Townsend, WA 98368 (please allow five business days for mail delivery)
If you are a JCGS member, attendance is free, but you MUST register by completing the registration form.
A Zoom link will be sent to registrants on May 8, 2024. For those planning to attend in person, the doors to the Tri-Area will open at 9:30 a.m. to allow you to sign in, get a name tag, grab some coffee or tea, and find a seat. You will have an opportunity to meet and mingle with old friends (and perhaps make some new ones!) and fellow genealogists in the large meeting room until the first presentation begins at 10 a.m. We will have a short break between the two presentations.
First Presentation: Begins at 10 a.m.
Tools for Researching Your English and Scottish Ancestors
Second Presentation: Begins at 11:30 a.m.
Case Studies: Solving Ancestor Mysteries with Help from DNA
Michelle Leonard is a Scottish professional genealogist and expert DNA detective. She runs her own genealogy and DNA consultancy business, Genes & Genealogy, and specializes in DNA Detective work, particularly the solving of adoption, unknown parentage, and all manner of ancestor mysteries. She is a regular speaker at major genealogy events such as RootsTech, The Genealogy Show, Family Tree Live, Back to Our Past, and Who Do You Think You Are? She co-authored Tracing Your Ancestors Using DNA: A Guide for Family Historians, published in 2019.


Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Virtual Spring Seminar

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society
2024 Virtual Spring Seminar April 27, 2024

Our speakers will be Cyndi Ingle and Cari Taplin.

Cyndi’s Topics:
• Smarter Searching: Refining Search Parameters for Genealogists
• Off the Shelf: The Unexplored Potential for eBooks in Genealogy
Cari’s Topics:
• Using Timelines to Analyze Your Research
• The Heart of it All: A New Hampshire to Ohio Migration Case Study

Registration closing soon – don’t delay!

Members: $30.00
Non-Members: $35.00

Mail-in registration must be postmarked by April 20, 2024.
Online Registration closes on April 25, 2024.

Register  Online

Or

Download the Brochure: 2024 TPCGS Seminar

More information available on our seminar page:  https://www.tpcgs.org/cpage.php?pt=3

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Reminder Registration is closing soon – don’t delay!

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society
2024 Virtual Spring Seminar April 27, 2024

Our speakers will be Cyndi Ingle and Cari Taplin.

Cyndi’s Topics:

Smarter Searching: Refining Search Parameters for Genealogists
Off the Shelf: The Unexplored Potential for eBooks in Genealogy

Cari’s Topics:

Using Timelines to Analyze Your Research
The Heart of it All: A New Hampshire to Ohio Migration Case Study

Registration closes soon – don’t delay!

Members: $30.00

Non-Members: $35.00

Mail-in registration must be postmarked by April 20, 2024.
Online Registration closes on April 25, 2024.

 Register Online

Or

Download the Brochure: 2024 TPCGS Seminar

More information available on our seminar page:
https://www.tpcgs.org/cpage.php?pt=3

Yakima Valley Genealogical Society Spring Seminar

Yakima Valley Genealogical Society

1901 S. 12th Avenue

Union Gap, WA 98903

Phone: (509) 248-1328

Email: yvgs@yvgs.net

Yakima Valley Genealogical Society

Spring Seminar

Saturday, April 13, 2024

9:00am – 4:00pm Lunch and snacks are included. 

Location: Y.V.G.S. Library with Registration at 8:30am

Speaker: Christine Cohen

Subject: A Full Day Dedicated to Finding Your Ancestors.

“Have You Signed Up Yet?” You won’t want to miss this Outstanding Nationally recognized speaker – Christine Cohen. She is most knowledgeable in a variety of genealogical topics. She will be speaking on the following topics that are most beneficial in finding your ancestors. (1) Immigration Ports of Entry. (2) Naturalization and Citizenship Records. (3) Grand Army of the Republic – Researching Union Civil War Veterans. (4) Cousin Baiting & Cousin Stalking.

The Registration form is online at www.yvgs.net  Click on Society News.  Spring Seminar. Advanced Registration before April 7th. $40.00. Onsite April 13th Registration 8:30am to 9:00am. $45.00. No Refunds of Registration fee after April 7th.

Yakima Valley Genealogical Society Spring Seminar April 13, 2024

Yakima Valley Genealogical Society

1901 S. 12th Avenue

Union Gap, WA 98903

Phone: (509) 248-1328

Email: yvgs@yvgs.net

Yakima Valley Genealogical Society

Spring Seminar

Saturday, April 13, 2024

9:00am – 4:00pm Lunch and snacks are included. 

Location: Y.V.G.S. Library with Registration at 8:30am

Speaker: Nationally recognized, Christine Cohen

Subject: A Full Day Dedicated to Finding Your Ancestors. 

Christine will be speaking on the following topics: Immigration Ports of Entry. Naturalization and Citizenship Records. Researching Union Civil War Veterans. Cousin Baiting & Cousin Stalking.

The Registration form is online at www.yvgs.net  Click on Society News.  Spring Seminar. Advanced Registration before April 7th. $40.00. Onsite April 13th Registration 8:30am to 9:00am. $45.00. No Refunds of Registration fee after April 7th.

Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society June 21-22 Conference

The Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society (WPGS) has a spectacular speaker line-up for the June 21-22 conference, The Journey of Our Ancestors: Tracing Our Western Pennsylvania Roots

Attend presentations on migration, land, DNA, the Pennsylvania State Archvies, ethnic ancestors and so much more!

Check out the full agenda and speaker line-uphttps://wpgs.org/50th-anniversary-conference/.

Whether you attend in person or virtually, connect with fellow genealogists and further your research. All recorded sessions will be available for 90 days.

Register before April 30 to get Early Bird pricing.

We hope to see you there!

Whitman County Genealogical Society Spring Mini Seminar

WHITMAN COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
is hosting a free Spring Mini-Seminar
Bishop Place Independent Living Social Room, 811 SE Klemgard, Pullman, WA
Saturday, April 27, 2024, 9 AM – 12 Noon
FEATURING
KATHY BUCHHOLTZ & ALEX OTERO JILL NOCK, AG®

Please register for this event by April 10. Send your name to whitmancgs@gmail.com The event is free, but we need to plan for set-up, refreshments & the number of handouts needed. Walk-in registration is possible, but pre-registration is preferred. Last minute attendance may not be able to receive handout material. Questions? Call Sue Kreikemeier at 509-595-3307.

Presenting Whitman Heritage Digital Collection “Okay, I Have My DNA Results: Now What?”
Above: Franklin School students, Pullman, 1912
From the Staley Museum Collection
Seminar Schedule
9:00 am: – The doors open. Gather, grab a beverage, pick up handouts.
9:30 am – 10:30 am: Presenting Whitman Heritage Digital Collection, Kathy Buchholtz & Alex Otero
10:30 am – 10:45 am: Break and Refreshments
10:45 am – 11:45 am: “Okay, I Have My DNA Results: Now What?”, Jill Nock
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Kathy Buchholtz is the Whitman Heritage Digital Collections program manager for Whitman County Library. Alex Otero is the Archivist for Whitman County Historical Society. They will share information about Whitman County Library’s online digital collection; how it came about, how it is funded*, and how to use it. The collection consists of over 5,000 historical images from all over Whitman County. There will be a slide presentation with photographs from Whitman County and a demonstration on how to access and navigate the collection, followed by a time for questions.
*The collection is supported by a grant with funding provided by the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library Services Technology Act, through the Washington State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.
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Jill Nock, a WCGS member since 2016, has attained the Accredited Genealogist (AG) credential in the U.S. Upper South region through the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists. Her business is Mountain State Genealogy (http://mtnstgen.com). Focus of Jill’s presentation: Are you stumped with what to do with your DNA test results? DNA has become the genealogy “go-to”. Some brick walls crumble in the face of DNA evidence, but just as often, DNA brings new discoveries to secrets that were long hidden. Jill walks through the steps and gives information for the tools to help you on your DNA journey, followed by a time for questions.
Directions to Seminar: Turn off Bishop Boulevard onto Klemgard St., follow Klemgard St. up the hill and turn left at the top. Do not go into the front entrance, but turn right, continuing up the hill and turn left at the white carports. After parking, enter the building through the main doors near the carports and go straight ahead to the Social Room.

Eastern Washington Genealogical Society April Seminar

SEMINAR:Where Are You Grandpa – You Did What?
Saturday, April 6
SEMINAR:Where Are You Grandpa – You Did What? (Seminars & Workshops)
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting at the South Side Community Center – 3151 E 27th Ave, Spokane, WA

We have three speakers to share their expertise with you. Handouts available on the website prior to seminar.

1) Betty Ellis speaks about land records. “Grandpa, Where Did You Farm?”

Strategies for mining U.S. Land Records to further family history research. This session will discuss descriptions in historical context, the Homesteaders, clues found in land deeds and where to search.

2) Judy Russell presenting “Where There Is – or Isn’t – a Will”

3) Sunny Jane Morton presenting “How to Find Your Family History in U.S. Church Records”

Seminar includes Lunch of baked ham, mac n’ cheese, dilled sauteed carrots, mixed green salad, carrot cake

$40 (includes lunch) $50 for non-members

$15 for Zoomers

Note: Cancellation for full refund MUST BE RECEIVED by APRIL 1 st at 5:00 P.M.. NO REFUNDS after this date.

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ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Go to our STORE (located on the left side menu tab) to register. MEMBERS: You MUST log in to get the member price.

Foundation for Eastern European Family History Studies Annual Conference

Dear Members and Friends of Washington State Genealogical Society

The Foundation for East European Family History Studies (FEEFHS) will be holding its annual conference on August 6-9, 2024, held in Salt Lake City, Utah. More than 60 sessions will be presented in the German, Polish, Russian, Germans from Eastern Europe, Austro-Hungarian, Jewish, DNA, and Resources tracks. The classes will be presented by experts from the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Israel and can be viewed at https://feefhs.org/conference-2024/announcement-main. The sessions are focused on genealogists with beginner and intermediate researcher skills. An electronic syllabus will be provided to all attendees. The conference schedule can be viewed at https://feefhs.org/conference-2022-classes.

If you are interested, please use this special promotional code: 65v3ak

A pre-conference workshop on August 5 is also available for an extra fee.

We hope you take advantage of this offer.