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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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.
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.
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.
2024 Virtual FOCUS Event will Help Your Organization with Outreach and Engagement
Dear NGS Organization Members, Administrators, and Delegates,
The National Genealogical Society (NGS) is hosting our FOCUS pre-conference event for genealogy organizations virtually in 2024, and we welcome your organization’s leaders, volunteers, staff, and members to attend on 16 May.
FOCUS offers learning opportunities that foster collaboration and share successes among societies, libraries, archives, museums, and other institutions. Its goal is to strengthen our genealogy and family history community as we work to support everyone in search of their ancestors’ stories.
This year’s theme is outreach and engagement. FOCUS sessions will offer practical tips and ideas to help your organization reach new people, activate volunteers, and highlight family history as a part of the America250 celebration in 2026. Watch presentations and participate in live Q&A on 16 May, then see sessions you missed at your convenience over a few months. Registrants will have access to FOCUS recordings until 15 August.
Learn More and Register for FOCUS
Learn from Fellow Organizations in Keynote and Breakout Sessions
FOCUS begins with a keynote presentation at 2:00 p.m. (ET) by International African American Museum (IAAM) President and CEO Tonya M. Matthews, PhD. She will share lessons from the launch of IAAM, one of the country’s newest and most compelling museums. Join us to find inspiration, a renewed sense of mission and purpose, and motivation to expand public outreach, engage volunteers, and grow your community. Matthews is a nonprofit executive leadership veteran with insights that will benefit you and your organization. FOCUS breakout sessions take place 3:15–6:45 p.m. (ET) on 16 May. The nine available breakout options by genealogy and family history organizations include:
"Fabric of the Past: Teaching Local and Family History Research to School Teachers"—Charity Rouse, Spartanburg County Public Libraries
"Street Genealogy: Family History in a Parking Space Pop-Up"—Shamele Jordon, Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania
"Using Multimedia Approaches for Public Family History Outreach to Include Diverse and Marginalized Populations"—Marcia Johnson, The National Grigsby Family Society
"Branch Out: How to Partner Societies with State or Local Libraries"—Korina Tueller and Linda Caldwell McCleary, Arizona State Library, Archives, and Public Records and Arizona Genealogical Advisory Board
"Cemetery Digitization Project: Engaging Volunteers and the Community to Save History"—Lynne Deese, Wake County Genealogy Society
"We Are Three Lakes: Genealogy + History = Community"—Marie Byatt, Three Lakes Genealogical Society
"Creating an Exhibit and Celebration that Captures Hearts and Gets Attention"—Marcia Fraser, Williamson County Public Library
"Growing Membership and Increasing Value with a PBS Affiliate Partnership"—Heather O’Hara, Maryland Genealogical Society
"Densho’s Story: Preserving and Sharing History by Leveraging Technology"—Caitlin Oiye Coon, Densho
Learn more about all the FOCUS sessions online and share the information with other people in your organization. Organization Member Discount Offer for 2024 FOCUS The FOCUS registration fee is $50, but NGS organization members with three or more FOCUS registrants can get a $40 registration for each person they sign up (a $10 discount per person). Visit the Organization Member Registration page for discount details and to access the required form.
Saturday, April 13th The Seminar will be held at the Y.V.G.S. library.8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lunch and snacks are included.The day of the Seminar, the Y.V.G.S. Library will be closed.
The Registration form is online at www.yvgs.net Click on Society News. Spring Seminar announced. “Forms are also available in the library.”
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.
Nationally recognized speakerChristine Cohen, from California, on a variety of genealogical topics. She is focusing her presentation on “A Full Day Dedicated to Finding Your Ancestors.”
Immigration Ports of Entry
Naturalization and Citizenship Records
Grand Army of the Republic – Researching your Union Civil War Veterans
Tacoma FamilySearch Center is sponsoring the 3rd annual African American Family History Event “A Proud Heritage”, February 24th 2024 9am-2pm at 1102 S Pearl St, Tacoma WA 98465. A Proud Heritage is free. The event expects to have over 300 people from the community throughout Western Washington – and more than that over live zoom from anywhere. Many of those who attend will be new to Family History and looking for additional help and groups to join. We have free informational tables for Family History, Museums and other organizations to use to let people know what they offer. Those with tables will be listed in the program and on the webpage. Several tables are still available to reserve at 253-223-1719.
This event will feature a local community figure, Willie Stewart , the first African American Vice Principal, Principal and administrator in the Tacoma School District as keynote speaker. Willie will speak about his first experience in Family History research during the past few months and exciting stories about his ancestors.
Our main speaker this year is Thom Reed, a Chief Genealogical Officer for FamilySearch International, liaison for FamilySearch to the International African American Family History Museum and the 10 Million Names Project. Thom organizes the African American presentations for Rootstech, too. He has helped with our Event before, but this is the first time he has been able to come in person. Thom will be speaking about 10 Steps to Reclaiming Your African American Roots. He will be attending live and will teach two classes and be available for questions this year.
There will be Oral History booths available for recording a favorite family story and Story Telling as well as One-on-One FamilySearch support, and a delicious free catered lunch.
The Tacoma FamilySearch Center will be open during this event for tours to see what this FamilySearch Center offers and especially to show the Memory Lane Digitizing Equipment – which is free to reserve and use at this Center. Patrons can sign up for a day and time to use 7 different types of equipment to digitize slides, photos, books, movies (super 8, Reg 8, VHS and more), audio cassettes and reel to reel. Training and support is provided. for this free service which enhances what Tacoma FamilySearch Center has to offer patrons who visit.
New for this year as part of the African American Family History Event is “Your Proud Family”, a youth conference within a conference, planned, taught and attended by led by African American Youth from various local High Schools. Youth will be working on beginning Family History, recording a Family History Story, DNA tips, and painting a Family Tree with support from local artists. The youth event is housed in the same building and is mainly for African American youth 12 and up and their friends. There will be contests with prizes.. Advanced sign up is necessary because of the supplies involved please.
.We encourage those with African American Heritage – adults and youth as well as those who enjoy assisting in their research to sign up in advance for our free event at tacomaaafhe.com
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