NOTE FROM YOUR PRESIDENT My term as SKCGS President ends in May 2025. If you are interested in stepping up to lead this Society, now is the time to volunteer, and get involved with the Board. I would love to talk with you, and explore your ideas about the future, and answer your questions. Thank you, Valorie Write to: president@skcgs.org to get the dialog started.
Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteers needed for Black Diamond Miners Day on Saturday, July 13. Setup starts at 8am, and we’ll be there until 4 pm. Come for an hour or two, or all day! Write to outreach@skcgs.org to let us know when you can help out.
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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 July or August
Live transcription (captioning) is available during our Zoom meetings by request
Online meeting participants need to register for SKCGS Zoom meetings. Register at our website skcgs.org. Upon registration, Zoom will send a confirmation email with instructions on joining the meeting.
Saturday, July 13, 2024 ⋅ 9:00am – 4:00pm PT Black Diamond Miners Day Street Fair (in-person) 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, WA 98010, USA (map)
Setup from 8am-9am; Fair 9am-4pm; Cleanup 4pm-4:30pm.
Monday, July 15, 2024 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT Technical User Group (online) Topic: Publishing your book on Kindle Direct Publishing presented by Winona Laird. https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/ 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 Technical User Group email list for announcements and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/TUG Monday, July 22, 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 Thursday, July 25, 2024 ⋅ 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
Thursday, July 25, 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
Saturday, August 3, 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
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The Certification Discussion Group (CDG) course will be offered this October as a virtual course. More than 700 students have graduated from this SGS course, now in its seventh year. Join in and learn about the Board for Certification of Genealogy’s certification process. Gain an understanding of how to develop a portfolio. Strengthen your knowledge of the standards for being a better genealogist. Find out if certification is right for you. Sign up for the waitlist to get the announcement of dates and times in August. Final decisions can be made at that time.
HELP SPREAD THE NEWS ABOUT SGS AT THE SKAGIT VALLEY HIGHLAND GAMES
SGS is sharing the Clans of Ireland booth at the 28th Annual Skagit Valley Highland Games & Celtic Festival and volunteers are needed to staff the booth. This two-day festival of music, dance, competition and entertainment will be held at the Skagit County Fairgrounds (501 Taylor St in Mt Vernon, WA) on the weekend of July 13–14, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. If you are interested in helping staff our table for several hours, please contact James Ryan at janglinjehu@yahoo.com.
APPGEN SIGNUPS TO BEGIN SOON
Mark you calendars. Sign up for the fall Applied Genealogy Institute classes from August 22 to 28. Classes offered will include
DNA Analysis
Native American research
Records after Death
Researching Overseas
Connecticut Genealogy and Social Media Marketing (oriented toward professional genealogists and society social media partners.)
You can find out more on the website. These courses are oriented towards “Learn By Doing.” The instructors are content experts.
SGS MEMBERS, REMEMBER TO RENEW
Take a few moments now to renew your membership as we begin our next century! When you renew online you can pay your dues with a credit/debit card right away or print out your invoice and send it with your dues payment to SGS. First log in at Members Home then click the green “Renew Membership” button. If you haven’t logged in before or have questions, send an email to membership@seagensoc.org.
NOT AN SGS MEMBER YET?
Join online today and enjoy a full year of discounted class and event fees, free research requests, special interest groups, and access to exclusive SGS publications and databases. Find out more about membership at Join SGS.
SAVE THE DATE
American Ancestors by NEHGS (FREE Webinars) Thursdays, July 11 and 18, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
An Introduction to California Research – July 11 California has a rich history that reflects the state’s diverse cultural heritage and dynamic social changes. In this online lecture, Genealogist Meaghan E. H. Siekman will provide an introduction to doing family history research in the state starting with the period of pre-contact to statehood and beyond.
Understanding and Utilizing Indexes – July 18 Indexes are an unparalleled resource for genealogists, yet not all are arranged the same way. Join Senior Genealogist Melanie McComb to understand the different types of indexes that you will come across and how to leverage them in your family history research.
East European Family History Conference Tuesday, August 6 through Friday, August 9 Salt Lake City (in person)
The Foundation for East European Family History Studies (FEEFHS) will hold its annual conference on August 6-9, 2024, in Salt Lake City, Utah. More than 60 sessions will be presented in 8 tracks: German, Polish, Russian, Germans from Eastern Europe, Austro-Hungarian, Jewish, DNA, and Resources. For more information visit the FEEFHS website.
2024 GFO Virtual Fall Seminar Genealogical Forum of Oregon Eastside Genealogical Society Friday, Nov. 1 through Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024
GFO has announced there 2024 Fall Seminar. It will feature a feast of DNA topics. Genetic Genealogist Paul Woodbury will discuss using DNA to solve genealogical questions. Friday evening will be a beginner session, with Saturday devoted to intermediate and advanced techniques. For more information visit the GFO’s website.
SGS CALENDAR OF EVENTSGood Shepherd Center, Suite 302 4649 Sunnyside Ave N Seattle, WA 98103 206 522-8658Hours : Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday ** 10:00 a.m .- 3:00 p.m. ** Always check the SGS Website Calendar of Events for the meeting links, registration, or for last minute updates or changes to the schedule. Be advised you may need to register in advance to join a meeting.
All times listed are Pacific Time unless otherwise noted
Wednesday, July 3, 2024, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Pacific Northwest Interest Group (Virtual), This month’s focus in on Idaho and Montana resources. Register on the SGS website.
Monday, July 8, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists. Remember the new Zoom link started this month
Monday, July 8, 2024, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., SGS Board of Directors Meeting (Virtual), All SGS members are welcome to attend. SGS is an all volunteer organization. Please be involved. Members must sign in to website to see Zoom link.
Monday, July
8, 2024, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Write It Up! SIG (Virtual), Join this group to share and discuss writing projects, resources, and ideas. To join or learn more, contact SGS Director of Education (education@seagensoc.org).
Tuesday, July
9, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Tech Tuesday (Virtual), informal consultation time on DNA, genealogy software, or genealogy-related technical issues. All are welcome. No appointment necessary. Bring us your problem; we’ll try to help.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., MAC Computer SIG, Jointly sponsored by SGS and Fiske. Meetings address topics and resources for Macintosh (Apple) computers and the Reunion genealogy software program. A link to login will be sent to the MAC SIG email list. If you would like to join, send an email to macusersig@seagensoc.org to be added to the email list.
Monday, July 15, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists. Remember the new Zoom link started this month
Monday, July 22, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists. Remember the new Zoom link started this month
Tuesday, July
23, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Tech Tuesday (Virtual), informal consultation time on DNA, genealogy software, or genealogy-related technical issues. All are welcome. No appointment necessary. Bring us your problem; we’ll try to help.
Monday, July 29, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists. Remember the new Zoom link started this month
Monday, August 5, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists. Remember the new Zoom link started this month Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.,
Pacific Northwest Interest Group (Virtual), Share information and discuss Pacific Northwest genealogical research. Register on the SGS website.
OFFICER ELECTIONS – RESULTS Congratulations to Alexis Hacker Scholz, Vice-President, and Melanie Hinds, Secretary. Their terms of office will run June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2026. Also, a thank you to members for approving the budget.
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PROGRAM UPDATES
All meetings are online except the in-person Research Group and Genealogy Help at the Auburn and Federal Way Libraries
Live transcription (captioning) is available during our Zoom meetings by request
Online meeting participants need to register for SKCGS Zoom meetings. Register at our website skcgs.org. Upon registration, Zoom will send a confirmation email with instructions on joining the meeting.
JUNE – EARLY JULY 2024 MEETINGS & EVENTS
Tuesday, June 4, 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, June 7, 2024 ⋅ 12:30pm PT EGS German Interest Group (online) Topic: Is this the End? Taking Your German Brick Walls Down Piece by Piece by Luana M. Darby, AG® For meeting registration, visit https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/
Monday, June 10, 2024 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT Genetic Genealogy/DNA Interest Group (online) Topic: Where Are We? Taking stock of new tools and personal progress.
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 Saturday, June 15, 2024, 9:30am PT social time; 10am – 11:30am PT program (online) SKCGS General Membership Meeting (Online) Daniel Horowitz “MyHeritage New Advanced Features and Technologies” Presenting an advance review of new features and technologies on MyHeritage, the online family history service. Take full advantage of MyHeritage’s unmatched technologies to help you find long-lost relatives, uncover historical records about people in the family tree, and even add an entire branch in one click. The Consistency Checker will alert you of 36+ types of potential errors and inconsistencies in your tree. PedigreeMap(TM) locates all events in your tree and plots them on a map to help you understand and improve the research localization. The Theory of Family Relativity(TM) and AutoCluster will help you understand the relation path between you and your DNA matches. Learn about the new records released, and those forthcoming on the MyHeritage Search Engine.
Daniel Horowitz is a genealogy expert at MyHeritage, providing key contributions liaising with genealogy societies, bloggers, and media, as well as lecturing, and attending conferences around the world. Dedicated to Genealogy since 1986, he was the teacher and the study guide editor of the family history project “Searching for My Roots” in Venezuela for 15 years. Daniel is involved in several crowdsource digitization and transcription projects and holds a board level position at the Israel Genealogy Research Association (IGRA). The program will be recorded for playback by SKCGS Members. Guests welcome! Register at https://www.skcgs.org
FamilySearch Help (AI): https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/help-search/ 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 Technical User Group email list for announcements and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/TUG Friday, June 21, 2024, 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
Monday, June 24, 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, June 26, 2024 ⋅ 6:30pm – 7:30pm PT
Genealogy with SKCGS and KCLS (online) Writing Your Ancestor’s Stories
Join professional genealogist, Winona Laird, from South King County Genealogical Society for a program 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 at KCLS: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65565bff61803d36006d6b6b
Thursday, June 27, 2024 ⋅ 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
Thursday, June 27, 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
Saturday, July 6, 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
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MEMBERSHIP: We welcome guests to our meetings and special interest groups, which are free. Naturally we hope that visitors will want to become members. Support like yours helps us to educate and engage with our community to foster interest in family and local history. Regarding our programs, even if and when we can meet again in person, we will continue with some virtual programs. You can find more information about membership at our website at https://www.skcgs.org/support-skcgs/membership.
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Carol B. Jenner, Karen Knudson, Shirley Mouer and Karen Portzer
Last month eNews reported about four volunteers who helped local Facebook group, Friends of Magnuson Park, find living relatives of the Army Corp Fliers who departed Sandpoint Airfield April 6, 1924 to become the first persons to circumnavigate the world by air. Now those same volunteers are being named SGS’s Volunteers of Spring Quarter 2024.
Carol P. Jenner joined SGS in 2016 and this was her first volunteer project.
“This project drew me in,” she said, “because of the chance to explore a new family and also my interest in aviation. I’m a licensed pilot and have flown float planes in the same airspace as the aviators! As I read the accounts of the ‘round the world flight, I am amazed at the confidence and courage they all displayed.”
Jenner researched Lowell Herbert Smith. He had joined Pancho Villa’s air force to get experience and played a role in many other aviation firsts. He had no children. Jenner searched for nieces and nephews and was able to identify and provide contact information for descendants of Smith’s brother, sister and a half-brother.
Karen Knudson, who was previously Volunteer of Summer Quarter 2023, has been a member of SGS for 16 years and was the treasurer for eight years. Knudson’s paternal side is “completely Swedish,” which is likely why she started the Scandinavian special interest group, which she now co-hosts with SGS Librarian, Kathi M.
Knudson researched pilot Alva L. Harvey. He became a test pilot for the B17 bomber and flew important missions for the Air force. He was also instrumental in the construction of the B29 bomber. Harvey married twice and had two daughters and one step-daughter. Knudson found a distant relative on Ancestry who was able to provide contact information for a grandson and granddaughter, that she shared with the Friends of Magnuson Park.
Shirely Mouer joined SGS in 2022 and this was her first volunteering experience.
“As a beginning genealogist, I was a bit intimidated to do the research on my own,” Mouer said, “but Kathi, SGS Librarian was helpful and encouraging. I was surprised by how emotionally connected to this family I began to feel. They became so real to me. Although I have felt that in researching my own family, I wasn’t expecting it with this project.”
Mouer researched General Leigh Wade. He enlisted in the National Guard in 1916 and became an aviation cadet one year later.
For the 1924 flight around the world, Wade served as a first lieutenant and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal in 1925 for his services as pilot and supply officer. He reverted to inactive status in 1926. He returned to active duty as a major in 1941 with the Air Corps and continued with the Air Force. In 1952, he because Chief of the Air Section of the Joint Brazil-U.S. Military Commission at Rio de Janeiro. He did not have any children. However, his oldest sister, Allene, had 12 children and many of Leigh’s grandnephews/nieces and great grandnephews/nieces were found.
Karen Portzer loves volunteering for short term projects. She began genealogy in 1987 and wrote her first article for the SGS Bulletin in 1992. Since then, she has written more articles and, also chaired a Pennsylvania interest group. In Pennsylvania, she has direct lines living in 29 counties!
Portzer was thrilled to participate in this project because of her love of genealogy and aviation. She grew up near SeaTac International Airport and fondly remembers going to the side of the road near the airfield with her father, an airplane mechanic and private pilot, to watch planes take off and land. She researched First Lt Leslie P. Arnold, and although he didn’t have children, his sister had children and grandchildren that Portzer was able to share with the Friends of Magnuson Park. Karen also researched Henry H. Ogden, the youngest of the flyers. He had five daughters. He became a vice president of Lockheed.
“This was an incredible flight,” Portzer declared. “I found excerpts from their diaries in the newspapers with a byline for Lowell Arnold. I found their passport applications which listed every planned stop along the way. These men lived incredible lives afterward, many becoming executives or key people for the major airlines or aviation.”
This flight was followed closely and made worldwide headlines. When they returned to Sandpoint Airbase on Sept. 28, 1924, they were welcomed home by 50,000 Seattleites
Congratulations to Pam Pracser Anderson for her Award of Merit from the National Genealogical Society. Anderson, a volunteer, was recognized for her work for the Certification Discussion Group, an SGS managed program. Pam manages the CDG Accountability Group and Mentorship Program, which provides the only formal program of its kind in the country. Created and maintained by Anderson, the program is composed of CDG graduates who are pursuing the certification through the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG). While not affiliated with BCG, the program provides incentive and motivation for those who are writing their portfolios and other work products. The program began three years ago and presently has over 90 people enrolled in either the small accountability writing groups or with one-on-one mentors. Congratulations, Pam! JOIN GENEALOGY WRITER’S GROUP
Get inspired to write about your ancestors, share what you have written and get feedback. Join SGS’s Write It Up special interest group. This group of enthusiastic genealogists meets virtually on the second Monday each month at 6 p.m. Members may share any type of writing they are working on. Share anything from a research proof to a collection of your grandma’s stories. This group covers it all. To join or learn more, contact SGS Director of Education (education@seagensoc.org).
Some writing prompts to inspire you:
Does your family have any traditions? Where did they come from?
Did a grandparent share stories with you? What were they?
Did your family take road trips as your were growing up? What happened?
SGS MEMBERS, REMEMBER TO RENEW
Take a few moments now to renew your membership as we begin our next century! When you renew online you can pay your dues with a credit/debit card right away or print out your invoice and send it with your dues payment to SGS. First log in at Members Home then click the green “Renew Membership” button. If you haven’t logged in before or have questions, send an email to membership@seagensoc.org.
NOT AN SGS MEMBER YET?
Join online today and enjoy a full year of discounted class and event fees, free research requests, special interest groups, and access to exclusive SGS publications and databases. Find out more about membership at Join SGS.
TOUR EXPLORED SEATTLE’S CIVIL WAR HISTORY
Richard Heisler (in group photo, front row, first from left) of Civil War Seattle, lead SGS attendees on a tour of Seattle’s historic Civil War cemeteries on June 1. He shared the stories of the veterans buried there and spoke of the contributions the region made to the war. Washington once had more Civil War veterans per capita than any other state
Look for more outings to places of genealogical interest offered by SGS in future months
SAVE THE DATE
Family Tree Maker SIG Eastside Genealogical Society June 21, 2024, 10:30 pm-12:30 pm
Join Eastside Genealogical Society and SGS to learn and share tips and tricks for using Family Tree Maker by Software MacKiev. The meetings open about 15 minutes in advance. You can join and/or leave whenever you have to, and you may email your question(s) in advance or bring them up during the meeting.
Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State, usually 2nd Monday meetings usually 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Pacific Time
JGSWS meets on the second Monday of each month, from Sept-June. Doors open at 6:30 pm unless noted otherwise. The next meeting is Monday June 10, 2024, “Crossing the Ocean: US Records to Ancestral Towns” presented by Susan Weinberg. For more information see http://www.jgsws.org/meetings.php
SGS CALENDAR OF EVENTSGood Shepherd Center, Suite 302 4649 Sunnyside Ave N Seattle, WA 98103 206 522-8658Hours : Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday ** 10:00 a.m .- 3:00 p.m. ** Always check the SGS Website Calendar of Events for the meeting links, registration, or for last minute updates or changes to the schedule. Be advised you may need to register in advance to join a meeting. All times listed are Pacific Time unless otherwise notedWednesday, June 5, 2024, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Pacific Northwest Interest Group (Virtual), This month’s focus in on Oregon resources. Register on the SGS website.
Monday, June 10, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists.
Monday,
June 10, 2024, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., SGS Board of Directors Meeting (Virtual), All SGS members are welcome to attend. SGS is an all volunteer organization. Please be involved. Members must sign in to website to see Zoom link.
Monday, June 10, 2024, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Write It Up! SIG (Virtual), Join this group to share and discuss writing projects, resources, and ideas. To join or learn more, contact SGS Director of Education (education@seagensoc.org).
Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Tech Tuesday (Virtual), informal consultation time on DNA, genealogy software, or genealogy-related technical issues. All are welcome. No appointment necessary. Bring us your problem; we’ll try to help.
Saturday, June 15, 2024, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Irish SIG (Virtual), with Susan McKee. Share information and discuss Irish ancestral research. Note the later time, this month only.
Saturday, June 15, 2024, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., German SIG (Virtual), Speaker Lisa Oberg will present “From Sauerkraut to Liberty Cabbage: Anti-German Activities during World War I.” Register on the SGS website.
Sunday, June 16, 2024 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Virtual Sundays: Something Old, Something New, Series finale. Topic “AI: Live.” Join Jill Morelli for an impromptu AI experiment (or two). Please visit the SGS website to register in advance for this event.
Monday, June 17, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., “Pass It On” Writers’ Group (Social Interest Group), Create your family history and share with others in an effort to improve your writing. Please note: The Writers’ Group is at the maximum number of participants and is not currently accepting any new members.
Monday, June 24, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists.
Tuesday, June 25, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Tech Tuesday (Virtual), informal consultation time on DNA, genealogy software, or genealogy-related technical issues. All are welcome. No appointment necessary. Bring us your problem; we’ll try to help.
Saturday, June 29, 2024, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., DNA SIG, Learn how to calculate DNA coverage, collaborate with relatives who have already tested and figure out who to test next for the best coverage. Message SGSDNASIG@gmail.com to join.Wednesday, July 3, 2024, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Pacific Northwest Interest Group (Virtual), This SGS-sponsored special interest group meets monthly on the first Wednesday of the month. Register in advance.
Monday,
July 8, 2024, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., SGS Board of Directors Meeting (Virtual), All SGS members are welcome to attend. SGS is an all volunteer organization. Please be involved. Members must sign in to website to see Zoom link.
Monday, July 8, 2024, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Write It Up! SIG (Virtual), Join this group to share and discuss writing projects, resources, and ideas. To join or learn more, contact SGS Director of Education (education@seagensoc.org).
Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Tech Tuesday (Virtual), informal consultation time on DNA, genealogy software, or genealogy-related technical issues. All are welcome. No appointment necessary. Bring us your problem; we’ll try to help.Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., MAC Computer SIG, Jointly sponsored by SGS and Fiske. Meetings address topics and resources for Macintosh (Apple) computers and the Reunion genealogy software program. A link to login will be sent to the MAC SIG email list. If you would like to join, send an email to macusersig@seagensoc.org to be added to the email list.
May 18, 2024 10:00am Pacific Time is our Annual Membership Meeting held online via Zoom. During the business portion of the meeting, SKCGS will hold its annual election for the positions of Vice-President and Secretary. The proposed 2024-2025 budget will also be recommended for approval. Guests are welcome to attend, but only SKCGS members in good standing may vote. After the short business meeting, our guest speaker Paula Stuart-Warren will present “Superb Seven: Fabulous Avenues for Finding Family in Manuscript Collections.”
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PROGRAM UPDATES
All meetings are online except the in-person Research Group and Genealogy Help at the Auburn and Federal Way Libraries
Live transcription (captioning) is available during our Zoom meetings by request
Online meeting participants need to register for SKCGS Zoom meetings. Register at our website skcgs.org. Upon registration, Zoom will send a confirmation email with instructions on joining the meeting.
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, May 15, 2024 ⋅ 6:30pm – 7:30pm PT
Genealogy with SKCGS and KCLS (online) Immigration, Emigration, Naturalization and Passports
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 at KCLS: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65565be7b036662f00807fdd
Friday, May 17, 2024, 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, May 18, 2024, 9:30am PT social time; 10am – 11:30am PT program (online) SKCGS Annual Membership Meeting (Online) Election of officers and budget approval followed by Paula Stuart-Warren, Certified Genealogist®, FMGS, FUGA presenting “Superb Seven: Fabulous Avenues for Finding Family in Manuscript Collections” We have at least seven easily accessible finding aids to locate old family letters, photos, business records, church records, diaries, membership records, and other original records that we may not know still exist. These items could be in a repository anywhere and luckily, we have the Superb Seven that will help us locate them. Examples will have you itching to search for your own scattered family documents and most searches of these FREE finding aids can be done online from home. Researchers should review all the information on the websites of the finding aids to fully understand all details, including the origins and limitations of the descriptions and contributors. This presentation includes an extensive handout detailing the Superb Seven, examples of what can be found, and ways to learn more.
Paula is an internationally recognized genealogical educator, researcher, and consultant focusing on unusual resources, manuscripts, methodology, and analyzing records. She also specializes in Native American research, the WPA, and railroad records. She has spent extensive research time at libraries, courthouses, libraries, state archives, historical societies, and at various locations of the U.S. National Archives. She is currently a coordinator and instructor for the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh. She has presented courses for Research Write Connect Academy, Ancestry Academy, Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, Texas Institute of Genealogical Research, Family Tree University, and continues to present virtual seminars and webinars across the U.S. and in Canada. She is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Federation of Genealogical Societies, of the Minnesota Genealogical Society, a former officer of the Association of Professional Genealogists, and has been a Board-Certified Genealogist since 1988. She is descended from eight ancestral countries and has researched family connections across the U.S. and Canada, including many connections to her German ancestors. She currently has her own educational website and blog at http://genealogybypaula.com and is enthusiastic about sharing knowledge and continuing education. The program will be recorded for playback by SKCGS Members. Guests welcome! Register at https://www.skcgs.org
Thursday, May 23, 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, May 27, 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
Saturday, June 1, 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
Tuesday, June 4, 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, June 7, 2024 ⋅ 12:30pm PT EGS German Interest Group (online) Topic: Is this the End? Taking Your German Brick Walls Down Piece by Piece by Luana M. Darby, AG® For meeting registration, visit https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/
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stock cemetery photo Scott Dressel / Unsplash; all others Library of Congress
PRIVATE TOUR OF HISTORIC CEMETERIES TO BE LED BY FOUNDER OF CIVIL WAR SEATTLE
This walking tour of two of Seattle’s most historic cemeteries will explore the diverse and extensive historical connections between Seattle and the American Civil War. Thousands of veterans of the conflict migrated to Washington State in the decades following the war. They became a vital part of Seattle’s formative era. Join Civil War Seattle’s Richard Heisler as he shares their stories from the battlefields of the Civil War to the shores of Puget Sound. Important historical connections abound between local history and some of the nation’s most pivotal events. Gain historic context and “meet” some of Seattle’s Civil War veterans!
This 2-hour outdoor walking tour will be Saturday, June 1 at 2:30 p.m. Cost is $25 for SGS members and $30 for non-members. It is limited to 20 people so RSVP today.
Commemorate their service with this GAR fillable form. This is one of many free resources the Library of Congress provides.
LEND A HAND: HELP PLAN FUTURE FIELD TRIPS
Would you like to join other SGS members to create a field trip schedule for the next year? Can you help “host” the resulting field trips? Members have asked for more local field trips to archives, libraries, museums and cemeteries. Help others understand unique locations for genealogical research and gain historical context. Reply to vicepresident@seagensoc.org if interested.RELATIVES OF 1924 AIR CORP FLIERS FOUND, THANKS TO SGS VOLUNTEERS
In 1924, eight Army Air Corps fliers lifted off from Sand Point Airfield to embark on a 175-day journey to circumnavigate the world. As part of their planned celebration in recognition of this amazing feat, the Friends of Magnuson Park wanted to invite living relatives of the eight fliers and needed help. Would SGS be able to assist? Of course! Four intrepid SGS members, Carol Jenner, Karen Knudson, Shirley Mouer, and Karen Portzer rose to the challenge and SGS successfully delivered contact information for numerous living relatives of all eight fliers. Beginning September 26, 2024, Magnuson Park will be the site of a multi-day centennial celebration. To learn more about the 1924 flight and planned events, visit the Friends of Magnuson Park website and click on the First World Flight Centennial.
On behalf of SGS and the Friends of Magnuson Park, a big thank you to the four SGS members for volunteering their time and research expertise with this 1924 Fliers project. JUNE eNEWS WILL COME OUT JUNE 4
Look for eNews a couple days later than usual next month. Submit material for the June eNews no later than Sunday night, June 2.
SAVE THE DATEOlympia Genealogical Society Celebrates 50th Year Saturday May 18, 2024, 1:00-3:30 p.m.
The kick-off party for OGS’s year-long celebration will be held at the Capital Vision Christian Church, 1775 Yew Avenue NE, Olympia, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. There will be a short presentation about OGS’s origins followed by an open Q&A period. Scrapbooks documenting the OGS history will be available for review, and a video diary of OGS pictures and documents will be shown before and after the oral presentation. The event is free and open to the public; refreshments will be served.
Spring Virtual Classes Fiske Genealogical Library Wednesdays 10:00 a.m.-noon
Join the Fiske’s free virtual classes.
May 1: “Bagging a Live One: Reverse Genealogy in Action” with Mary Roddy
May 8: “Becoming the Ancestor” with Beth Swartz
May 15: “Across the Pond to Scotland” with Winona Laird
May 22: “Disaster Proofing Your Research” with Sara Cochran
May 29: “Pruning Your Family Tree” with Jenny Hansen
For further information see the Fiske website.SGS CALENDAR OF EVENTSGood Shepherd Center, Suite 302 4649 Sunnyside Ave N Seattle, WA 98103 206 522-8658Hours : Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday ** 10:00 a.m .- 3:00 p.m. ** Always check the SGS Website Calendar of Events for the meeting links, registration, or for last minute updates or changes to the schedule. Be advised you may need to register in advance to join a meeting. All times listed are Pacific Time unless otherwise notedWednesday, May 1, 2024, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Pacific Northwest Interest Group (Virtual) (Special Interest Groups), Topics this month: 1. Short history of Oregon Territory, 2. Oregon and Washington State Archives, 3. Oregon and Washington State Libraries.
Register on the SGS website.
Sunday, May 5, 2024, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., DNA Workshop SIG, Message SGSDNASIG@gmail.com to join.Monday, May 6, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., MAC Computer SIG, Jointly sponsored by SGS and Fiske. Meetings address topics and resources for Macintosh (Apple) computers and the Reunion genealogy software program. A link to login will be sent to the MAC SIG email list. If you would like to join, send an email to macusersig@seagensoc.org to be added to the email list.
Monday, May 13, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Tech Tuesday (Virtual), informal consultation time on DNA, genealogy software, or genealogy-related technical issues. All are welcome. No appointment necessary. Bring us your problem; we’ll try to help.
Monday, May 20, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists.
Monday, May 27, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists.
Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Tech Tuesday (Virtual), informal consultation time on DNA, genealogy software, or genealogy-related technical issues. All are welcome. No appointment necessary. Bring us your problem; we’ll try to help.
Sunday, June 2, 2024, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., DNA Workshop, with Cary Bright, Craig Gowens and Michelle Carroll. Contact Cary Bright at SGSDNASIG@gmail.com to join.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Pacific Northwest Interest Group (Virtual) (Special Interest Groups), Share information and discuss Pacific Northwest genealogical research. This new SGS-sponsored special interest group meets monthly on the first Wednesday of the month.
If you’re overwhelmed by the collection of photos your family has accumulated, you’re not alone! After a brief history of photography, we look at organizing techniques, digitization basics and options/ideas on what to do with your photos so they can be enjoyed by generations to come, instead of collecting dust in the box.
Wednesday, May 1
10:00 am to 11:15 am Pacific Time – Fiske Genealogical Library, Seattle (Virtual Class)
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.”
Wednesday, May 8
10:00 am to 11:15 am Pacific Time – Fiske Genealogical Library, Seattle (Virtual Class)
“Becoming the Ancestor” is about planning for your genealogy when you’re gone. Deciding what to do with it and who’s getting which items or documents. I also discuss identifying items, papers, etc that you want passed on to younger generations, friends or donated to a society. Genealogy wills and getting your wishes down on paper so your family knows your intentions. This is not legal advice, seek advice from an attorney or estate planner in your local jurisdiction.
Wednesday, May 15
10:00 am to 11:15 am Pacific Time – Fiske Genealogical Library, Seattle (Virtual Class)
The church, government and the wars all play a part in tracking Scottish genealogy and Scottish migration to other countries. Included is the search for baptismal, marriage and death registers plus the census records of Scotland. In addition, the clans of Scotland, the structure of family and kinship, are important in discovering Scottish genealogy.
Wednesday, May 22
10:00 am to 11:15 am Pacific Time – Fiske Genealogical Library, Seattle (Virtual Class)
Family historians spend years gathering and compiling records, photographs, and family heirlooms to preserve the past and guide the future. Let’s talk about ways to ensure that all this hard work isn’t lost in any number of potential disasters.
Wednesday, May 29
10:00 am to 11:15 am Pacific Time – Fiske Genealogical Library, Seattle (Virtual Class)
We grow up hearing stories of ancestors and poring over old family files. But how much of that information is really true? Whether you are trying to crack family mysteries or just starting your own original research, this class will show you how to verify your family tree. Learn how to eliminate potential relatives and how to embrace the true stories of your past
At the May 2024 Annual Membership Meeting, SKCGS will hold officer elections for the positions of Vice President and Secretary. If you’re interested or know someone who might be, please contact nominating-committee@skcgs.org. The Nominating Committee is pleased to share the slate of candidates and invite additional nominations. Learn more at https://www.skcgs.org/home/nominees.
Be in the know! Receive notices for our virtual meetings, as well as the latest genealogy news and tips, by subscribing (free) to the online group at https://skcgs.groups.io
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you can unsubscribe at any time
PROGRAM UPDATES
All meetings are online except the in-person Research Group, Family Tree Maker 2024 Tour, and Genealogy Help at the Auburn and Federal Way Libraries
Live transcription (captioning) is available during our Zoom meetings by request
Online meeting participants need to register for SKCGS Zoom meetings. Register at our website skcgs.org. Upon registration, Zoom will send a confirmation email with instructions on joining the meeting.
APRIL – EARLY MAY 2024 MEETINGS & EVENTS
Saturday, April 6, 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
Monday, April 8, 2024 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT Genetic Genealogy/DNA Interest Group (online) Topic: Getting DNA data into DNA Painter to “paint your chromosomes” and Answer Your Research Questions Come prepared to share your screen to demonstrate both how to do these things, but also to show the questions you have about the process.
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 Monday, April 15, 2024 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT Technical User Group (online) Topic: Full Text Search – FamilySearch
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 Technical User Group email list for announcements and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/TUG Wednesday, April 17, 2024 ⋅ 6:30pm – 7:30pm PT
Genealogy with SKCGS and KCLS (online) Sources to use in replacing the 1890 Census
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 at KCLS: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65565bbd61803d36006d6b5d
Friday, April 19, 2024, 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, April 20, 2024, 9:30am PT social time; 10am – 11:30am PT program (online) SKCGS General Membership Meeting (Online) Lisa Gorrell “General Land Office: Get the Most Out of the BLM-GLO Website”
Did your ancestor obtain land from the Federal Government in the Public Land States? The General Land Office website has the answers but the website can be confusing to use. This presentation will dip deep into the website and offer tips for future research in other records. Even if your ancestor did not get land from the Federal Government, information from the site can be useful for your land-owning ancestors in the Public Land States.
Lisa S. Gorrell is a Certified Genealogist®. She has served on boards of several genealogical societies and is currently the recording secretary with the local historical society, where she volunteers at their archives. She is a founding member and instructor of the new online institute Applied Genealogy Institute. She enjoys giving genealogy presentations and writing about her family on two blogs: “Mam-ma’s Southern Family” (https://mam-massouthernfamily.blogspot.com/) and “My Trails into the Past” (https://mytrailsintothepast.blogspot.com/). She has written a three-generation family history about her husband’s Swedish ancestors.
The program will be recorded for playback by SKCGS Members. Guests welcome! Register at https://www.skcgs.org
Monday, April 22, 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
Thursday, April 25, 2024 ⋅ 11:00am – 1:00pm PT or 5:30pm – 8:30pm PT Family Tree Maker 2024 Tour (in-person) Mark Olson, Family Tree Maker Ambassador, will be presenting an in-depth look at the upcoming new edition FTM 2024. Meeting location: Good Shepherd Center, Rm 202 4649 Sunnyside Ave N
Thursday, April 25, 2024 ⋅ 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
Thursday, April 25, 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
Friday, May 3, 2024 ⋅ 12:30pm PT EGS German Interest Group (online) Topic: “National-Socialism – ‘Euthanasia’ and family research” by Inga Guttzeit. For meeting registration, visit https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/
Saturday, May 4, 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
Tuesday, May 7, 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.
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MEMBERSHIP: We welcome guests to our meetings and special interest groups, which are free. Naturally we hope that visitors will want to become members. Support like yours helps us to educate and engage with our community to foster interest in family and local history. Regarding our programs, even if and when we can meet again in person, we will continue with some virtual programs. You can find more information about membership at our website at https://www.skcgs.org/support-skcgs/membership.
You are receiving this email because you have attended a SKCGS meeting and indicated you would like to receive periodic notice of events. If you would like to be removed from our list and stop receiving emails from us, send an email to skcgsfriends+unsubscribe@skcgs.org.
Want to get into using DNA in your tree but don’t know where to start? SGS is offering a three-part class over three weeks to give you the knowledge you need to get going.
Week 1: Why use DNA? Types of DNA Types of tests and what you can learn from each
Week 2: Deeper dive into autosomal DNA Introduction to third-party tools
Week 3: Deeper dive on mitochondrial and Y-DNA Resources for continuing your learning
Classes are April 3, 10, and 17. Each 90-minute sessions will be conducted via Zoom. The cost is $80 (SGS members $65). Max enrollment is set to 20, so sign up soon.
Family Tree Maker is hitting the road as it prepares to launch its newest release. FTM Ambassador, Mark Olsen, will be stopping at the Good Shepherd Center in Seattle to demonstrate the new features of FTM 2024 as well as teach all things related to the software and its partner products. There will be two opportunities to attend the session: one during the day (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) and another in the evening (5:30-8:30 p.m.).
The event will be in Room 202, a larger meeting room at the Good Shepherd Center. Seating is limited to 50 people. Please arrive early. Registration link coming soon.
GET A GUIDED TOUR OF SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY’S GENEALOGICAL RESOURCES
SGS has a long history of collaboration with the Seattle Public Library (SPL). Join us for a guided tour of SPL’s genealogical resources with SPL’s own genealogical librarian. This event is limited to 20 people, so sign up today!
The Seattle Room on the 10th floor of the Central Library is open to researchers by appointment only. It holds more than 50,000 items documenting and exploring the culture and history of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. Get a glimpse behind the scenes and learn about resource that can aid your study of the Seattle area and its people.
The Genealogy Department on the 9th floor originally housed many books donated by SGS researchers of 100 years ago and now holds some SGS archival materials. Check the SGS catalog for resources that were transferred to SPL when SGS vacated the Sand Point facility.
Following the morning tour, consider breaking for lunch with others or conducting your personal research. The library is open until 6pm.
NEW PACIFIC NORTHWEST SIG ANNOUNCED
Seattle Genealogical Society is delighted to announce a new special interest group (SIG) focused on Pacific Northwest genealogical research. This SIG will meet via Zoom on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30PM Pacific, 9:30PM Eastern. SGS membership is encouraged but not required. More information at the SGS website. Inaugural meeting May 1st.
NEW RECORDS ON FOLD3
Fold3 has added a new collection of records for Black and Indigenous Soldiers who served in the Revolutionary War. The records are primarily manuscripts dating from 1775-1783 and include muster rolls, pay vouchers and enlistment records. The records are varied, but may contain information such as: the name of the solider, the unit, regiment and rank. They can also include birthdate and place of birth, occupation, date and place of enlistment and further military history or history of enslavement.SGS SURVEY EXTENDED TO SUNDAY APRIL 7TH
If you have not yet submitted your SGS Survey for the future now is your chance. And now, no sign-in is required!
“How to Write a Family Portrait” Eastside Genealogical Society April 18, 2023, 6:00 pm-7:00 pm
In this hour-long, free generative writing workshop, essayist Kristen Millares Young will use guided prompts and discussions to help you plan, write, and revise your family stories. For more information and to register. Tacoma-Pierce County Spring Seminar with Cyndi Ingle and Cari A. Taplin Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Saturday April 27, 2024, 8:45 am-3:15 pm
Smarter Searching: Refining Search Parameters for Genealogists
Off the Shelf: The Unexplored Potential for eBooks in Genealogy
Using Timelines to Analyze Your Research
The Heart of It All: A New Hampshire to Ohio Migration Case Study
SGS CALENDAR OF EVENTSGood Shepherd Center, Suite 302 4649 Sunnyside Ave N Seattle, WA 98103 206 522-8658Hours : Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday ** 10:00 am – 3:00 pm ** Always check the SGS Website Calendar of Events for the meeting links, registration, or for last minute updates or changes to the schedule. Be advised you may need to register in advance to join a meeting. All times listed are Pacific Time unless otherwise notedMonday, April 1, 2024, 10:00 am-11:30 am, Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists.
Saturday, April 1, 2024, 10:15 am-12:15 pm, FamilySearch SIG (Virtual), with Lou Daly. Discover many ways to use the FamilySearch website in your research. Meeting includes instruction and time for Q&A. Email Lou to get on the email list: loudaly@nwlink.comSunday, April 7, 2024, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, DNA Workshop, with Cary Bright and Craig Gowens. To participate you need to be on the SGS DNA Interest Group email list. Contact Cary Bright at SGSDNASIG@gmail.com to join.Monday, April 8, 2024, 10:00 am-11:30 am, Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists.
Monday, April 8, 2024, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm, Write It Up! SIG (Virtual), Join this group to share and discuss writing projects, resources, and ideas. To join or learn more, contact Alaine Keisling at keisling@gmail.com.
Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 10:00 am-11:00 am, Tech Tuesday (Virtual), informal consultation time on DNA, genealogy software, or genealogy-related technical issues. All are welcome. No appointment necessary. Bring us your problem; we’ll try to help.
Sunday, April 14 2024, 1:00 am-3:00 pm, Scandinavian Interest Group (Virtual), “Indexed vs Non-indexed searches for Norway and Sweden” hosts Karen Knudson and Kathi M. Share information and discuss Scandinavian ancestral research.
Monday, April 15, 2024, 10:00 am-11:30 am, Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists.Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, “Pass It On” Writers’ Group (Social Interest Group), Create your family history and share with others in an effort to improve your writing. Please note: The Writers’ Group is at the maximum number of participants and is not currently accepting any new members.Friday, April 19, 2024, 10:00 am-12:30 pm, Seattle Public Library Tour (Special Events), at Seattle Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle. SGS has a long history of collaboration with the Seattle Public Library (SPL). Join us for a guided tour of SPL’s genealogical resources. LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE. Reserve your spot today.
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 10:00 am-noon, Irish SIG (Virtual), with Susan McKee. Share information and discuss Irish ancestral research. See the SGS website Calendar of Events for further information.
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, German SIG (Virtual), Our speaker for April, Merv Weiss, will be exploring the topic of learning about his German-ness with his talk, “Growing Up German Without Realizing It.” Register on the SGS website.
Monday, April 22, 2024, 10:00 am-11:30 am, Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 10:00 am-11:00 am, Tech Tuesday (Virtual), informal consultation time on DNA, genealogy software, or genealogy-related technical issues. All are welcome. No appointment necessary. Bring us your problem; we’ll try to help. Thursday, April 25, 2024, two times: 11:00 am-1:00 pm, AND 5:30 pm-8:30 pm, Family Tree Maker Tour (Special Events), Family Tree Maker Ambassador, Mark Olsen, will be hat the Good Shepherd Center in Seattle to demonstrate the new features of FTM 2024.Monday, April 29, 2024, 10:00 am-11:30 am, Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists.
Monday, May 1, 2024, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm, Pacific Northwest Interest Group (Virtual) (Special Interest Groups), Topics this month: 1. Short history of Oregon Territory, 2. Oregon and Washington State Archives, 3. Oregon and Washington State Libraries.
Register on the SGS website.
Saturday, March 23, 2024, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, DNA Workshop SIG, Message SGSDNASIG@gmail.com to join.Monday, May 6, 2024, 10:00 am-11:30 am, Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists.
FWW 3 Quarterly Meeting at VFW – Spokane, WA. Start at 12PM, sandwiches available to order. Interesting program T.B.A., speaker at 1:15 PM.
VFW 1425 212 S. David Spokane, WA 99212
April 13, 2024 Saturday 9:30 AM
Any Sons Brother Invitation To: Daughter of Union Vets of C.W. 2024 Department Convention – Richland WA. Richland Community Center-Besty Ross Tent 40. 9:30- 11:30, Luncheon at 12 – about $25-30.00 each. A 2PM Ancestor Memorial Service at Rest Haven Cemetery in RIchland.
To register email Christy McElroy atchristymdar@gmail.com
May 27, 2024 Monday 11:00 AM
Memorial Day Ceremony -Yakima WA 11 AM at C.W. Monument Stone marker dedication, adjacent to C.W. Monument for WIlliam Matthews. Event to be followed by a picnic in near by park.
June 1st, 2024 Saturday
Department of Columbia Spring Meeting. At Clackmas Oregon – Details Later.
Any Brother may attend or be a delegate.
June 15-16th 2024 Saturday and Sunday
C.W. Association at Fullbright Park – Union Gap WA. FWW 3 will maintain a welcom and membership promotion booth.
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