
Skagit Valley Genealogical Society monthly Educational Genealogy Program

Consider this unique opportunity! Celebrate SGS’s Centennial with a community of family history writers in a beautiful, tranquil setting. Sound good to you? Then please click on the link below to fill out a short form to let us know you are interested. We’ll get back to you with details as they develop. SGS members will receive a reduced price. https://forms.gle/rikL9v4BLk92d3Fs
SAVE THE DATES FOR THESE OTHER SGS
CENTENNIAL YEAR ACTIVITIES
SGS SPRING 2023 SEMINAR – 2 DAYS
FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 2023
SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2023
“RESEARCH LIKE A PRO”
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
We are excited to have Diana Elder, AGⓇ, and Nicole Dyer, authors of Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide and its companion volume, Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist’s Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence, and hosts of the Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast, for our seminar. They will present 4 lectures over 2 days:
Program includes–
Registration link HERE.
Presentations will be recorded and available (only) to registrants for a limited time. Registration fee: Full Seminar – $55.00 (SGS Members – $45.00)
* NOTICE *
SGS GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 2023
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
SGS Members, mark your calendars. Come hear updates on SGS business including changes to the bylaws. This meeting will be online via Zoom.
Everyone is welcome to attend the Virtual Sundays presentation directly following the membership meeting.
HELP NEEDED
St Patrick’s week activities are coming soon and SGS will have an information booth during Irish Festal at Seattle Center on Saturday, March 11, 2023 and Sunday, March 12, 2023. The booth will operate from noon to 6:00 pm both days. Volunteers are needed to man the booth for two hour shifts and answer simple genealogy questions. If you can help out, please call or text Jean Roth at 206-510-5202. This outreach activity helps SGS obtain it’s annual 4Culture grant funding.
100 years ago: 15 February 1923
ICE IMPERILS RESUMPTION OF TROLLEY CARS”, warned the headlines noting that there was “scant hope held for Motor Service Improvement”, noting “Freezing Rain Becomes New Hazard”, and that the cold weather was breaking 24-year records. Sixteen inches of snow fell in Pioneer Square and sixteen to eighteen inches of snow fell on Queen Anne Hill since Sunday. Courts and schools were closed and the railroad was operating in a haphazard fashion. People ended up sleeping in hotels because they couldn’t make it home.
“Ice Imperils Resumption of Trolley Cars,”
Seattle Post Intelligencer,
15 February 1923. p. 1, col 8.
* Watch each eNews! issue for “100 years ago”, our new anecdotal series. We will be running it for the duration of 2023, our centennial year.
SAVE THE DATE
Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State,
usually 2nd Monday meetings
usually 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST
JGSWS meets on the second Monday of each month, from Sept-June. Doors open at 6:30 PM unless noted otherwise.
http://www.jgsws.org/meetings.php
“RootsTech 2023”,
Family History Library,
Salt Lake City, Utah
Mar 2-4, 2023
Choose how to attend; in person or online! Visit the website for more info and registration. Virtually attendance is no fee. In person is only $98.
https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/home?mc_cid=d8c7b37731&mc_eid=2ae79ab586
IRISH WEEK Around the Sound,
March 2023
Check out all the activities that will be available for Irish Week, from Soda Bread Baking class on Feb 25, 2023, through Irish Genealogy Workshop on March 18, 2023. Check these out at the SGS Calendar of Events and the Irish Heritage Club :
https://irishclub.org/irish-week-2023/
SGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Good Shepherd Center, Suite 302
4649 Sunnyside Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
206 522-8658
New Hours : Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
10:00 am – 3:00 pm ** Please call ahead to make sure our library will be open. We are short on front desk volunteers. *** The elevator in the Good Shepherd Center will be out of service for the next several weeks.
Masks are recommended inside the Good Shepherd Center. Due to COVID the events listed below continue to be virtual, online via Zoom. 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.
NOTICE: SGS has imposed more security on our Zoom meetings. Some meetings will begin with a waiting room. The host must take action to let people into each meeting. The host will try to open the waiting room about 10 minutes ahead of time. Please be patient.
All times listed are Pacific Time unless otherwise noted
Friday, February 17, 2023, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Family Tree Maker SIG, the FTM by Software MacKiev user’s group meets via Zoom on the 3rd Friday of each month. If you would like to attend and are not on the SIG e-mail distribution list, please send an e-mail to egsgenealogyhelper@yahoo.com no later than Thursday, March 16th to request the meeting link.
Saturday, February 18, 2023, 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm, German SIG, with Carolyn Schott See the SGS website Calendar of Events for further information. Notice there is a new Zoom link.
Sunday,February 19, 2023, 1:00 pm-2:30 pm, Virtual Sundays: Something Old, Something New, Jill Morelli is the usual host.
Monday, February 20, 2023, 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, February 27, 2023, 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, February 28, 2023, 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.
Saturday, March 4, 2023, 10:15 am- 12:15 pm, FamilySearch SIG, 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.com
Sunday, March 5, 2023, 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, March 6, 2023, 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.
Friday, March 10, 2023, 5:00 pm-8:00 pm, SGS SPRING SEMINAR, Day 1, (Virtual), with Diana Elder, AGⓇ, and Nicole Dyer, authors of Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide and its companion volume, Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist’s Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence, and hosts of the Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast, will present 4 lectures over 2 days: Friday evening, 5-8, and Saturday morning, 9-noon. Registration required.
Saturday, March 11, 2023, 9:00 am-12:00 pm, SGS SPRING SEMINAR, Day 2, (Virtual), with Diana Elder, AGⓇ, and Nicole Dyer,
Monday, March 13, 2023, 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, March 13, 2023, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, Board of Directors Meeting at SGS (Virtual), All SGS members are welcome to attend. Remember SGS has several board positions open. We need to fill them. Maybe you have the skills and time.
Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 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.
Friday, March 17, 2023, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Family Tree Maker SIG, the FTM by Software MacKiev user’s group meets via Zoom on the 3rd Friday of each month. If you would like to attend and are not on the SIG e-mail distribution list, please send an e-mail to egsgenealogyhelper@yahoo.com no later than Thursday, March 16th to request the meeting link.
Sunday, March 19, 2023, 12:30 pm-1:00 pm, SGS General Membership Meeting, Topics: what’s new at SGS and bylaw changes.
Sunday, March 19, 2023, 1:00 pm-2:30 pm, Virtual Sundays: Something Old, Something New, Jill Morelli is the usual host. Topic TBD.
Monday, March 20, 2023, 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, March 27, 2023, 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, March 28, 2023, 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.
Please Join us in Michigan!
Saturday, March 4
Genealogy Research in the Great Lakes State
12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting at Shadle Park Library, Spokane, WA
Continuing our Heritage from the Heartland Series: Michigan
Genealogy Research in the Great Lakes State
Guest Speaker: Jessica Trotter
From Indigenous peoples, to France, to Britain, to a state now filled with “Yoopers” and “Trolls”
Michigan has been a destination and pass through state for a large swath of travelers and immigrants. This presentation will offer a quick geography and history lesson and a detailed
discussion on researching Michigan genealogy.
Social time at 12:30 P.M. meeting begins at 1:00 p.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 18, 2023, 9:30am PT social time; 10:00am – 11:30am PT program
SKCGS General Meeting (online)
Horace H Foxall, Jr. presents “The National Register of Historic Places – Beyond the Nomination Form”
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtd-mpqDMvHdZB3HQC6tfXmZ_iCXs4ZSEQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. This meeting will be recorded for playback by members.
Horace will present information on how the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form can help you find information on historical sites that are listed on the National Register. Properties listed in the Register include districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that are significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture. Information on these registration forms such as historic significance, context and bibliography can assist in finding genealogical and historical information that can be useful with brick walls research. Horace will also present information on the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund and the grants that can be applied for by individuals or organizations.
Horace worked for Seattle District, Corps of Engineers, for 30 years; 7 years in Planning Branch and 23 years in the Design & Military Branches. In his position as the Seattle District Historical Architect and Program Manager of the Corps of Engineers National Center of Expertise (CX) for Preservation of Historic Structures and Buildings, Horace was responsible for Corps of Engineers technical assistance and coordination of national Historic Preservation Projects and Programs. He also assisted the Army and other Department of Defense agencies in developing historic preservation projects and programs.
In February 2011 Horace was appointed to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation by President Barack Obama and also appointed the Board of Directors for the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training, Natchitoches, LA – May 2005 to 2019. He also has received four mayoral appointments for the City of Seattle since 1978 and three re-appointments. He served as a commissioner on the Seattle Planning Commission, Seattle Landmark Preservation Board, and Seattle Design Commission and was a member of the Board of Historic Seattle Preservation and Development Authority. Horace served 10 years on the Washington State Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
Feel free to pass this along; our meetings are free and open to all.
Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society General Membership Meeting Tuesday, February 14th at 6:30 pm via Zoom Speaker: Marianne Lincoln, “Parkland’s Journey From Indigenous Resource to PLU Campus” Before the fur trade, or British and American settlers arrived, the Parkland area was a shared resource for multiple populations of local Native Americans. In the early 1800’s, change arrived by sea and over the continent from far away. This story will tell of the major events and people that arrived and changed the Parkland area to what it is now. Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86718143644?pwd=S0FjYU5acVVKbDEyamdXWWZVekFjdz0 |
We have some fantastic free webinars from Legacy Family Tree Webinars in February. Check out the details below and let your audience know about February 2023’s live webinars:
The Best of Elizabeth Shown Mills: Genealogy Problem Solving – a member’s only webinar series
Join us each month as Elizabeth encores her top-12 most beloved classes, teaching us how to break down our genealogy problems and create solutions with innovative strategies and sound methods.
On Friday, February 24 Elizabeth will teach “Smiths & Jones: Success with Families of Common Name”. Visit www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com/esm to learn more or to register.
Be sure to spread the news far and wide so your friends and followers don’t miss out on this fantastic content! You can use the graphic above.
Mary Kircher Roddy CG lectures in Washington State and across the US and is a regular presenter for Legacy Family Tree Webinars. Mary has written for Internet Genealogy, NGS Magazine, FGS Forum, Family Chronicle and other publications. You can read more about her at MKR Genealogy – https://www.mkrgenealogy.com
Ins and Outs of Indexes – Keys to Unlock Probates, Deeds and More
Indexes for county records can be the key to finding deeds, probates and more. As Family Search continues to digitize and make available more and more records, it’s crucial to to familiar with different indexing systems and how to use them.
February 16, 2023
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (PST)
ZOOM
Members $20
Non-Members $25
Sign-up and payments:
Go to hqrl.com and go to HQRL Store
(Sign in as a member to receive the discount)
A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT TO YOUR EMAIL 1-2 DAYS BEFORE THE CLASS.
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FEBRUARY – EARLY MARCH 2023 MEETINGS & EVENTS
Starting in February, we’re offering monthly online Beginning Genealogy Classes through the first week in June with instructor Winona Laird. The classes are free for SKCGS members and $20 per class for non-members. This is a great opportunity to brush up on skills or learn something new. More information at https://www.skcgs.org/meetings-events/classes.
SKCGS members are invited to join the 12-month study group that begins March 20, 2023 with the book “Research Like a Pro with DNA” by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin. Details can be found at https://www.skcgs.org/areas-of-interest/study.
At the May 2023 General Membership Meeting, SKCGS will hold its annual election for the positions of President and Treasurer. The Nominating Committee is pleased to share the slate of candidates and invite additional nominations. Learn more at https://www.skcgs.org/home/nominees.
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PROGRAM UPDATES
Tuesday, February 7, 2023, 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.
Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 6:30pm PT
Beginning Genealogy Class: Starting Your Genealogy Journey
More details at https://www.skcgs.org/meetings-events/classes
Monday, February 13, 2023 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Genetic Genealogy/DNA Interest Group (online)
“DNA Study Source Citations”
Read or watch:
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIucuCvqTsqHNcN7wBEC0fB_3-TRYD1rZLm
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Subscribe to the free SKCGS Genetic-Genealogy email list for meeting reminders and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Genetic-Genealogy
Friday, February 17, 2023, 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Research Group (in-person)
For SKCGS members
Kent Family History Center 12817 SE 256th St., Kent, WA
Seating is limited
RSVP REQUIRED to Winona at w.laird@skcgs.org
Saturday, February 18, 2023, 9:30am PT social time; 10:00am – 11:30am PT program
SKCGS General Meeting (online)
Horace H Foxall, Jr. presents “The National Register of Historic Places – Beyond the Nomination Form”
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtd-mpqDMvHdZB3HQC6tfXmZ_iCXs4ZSEQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. This meeting will be recorded for playback by members.
Horace will present information on how the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form can help you find information on historical sites that are listed on the National Register. Properties listed in the Register include districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that are significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture. Information on these registration forms such as historic significance, context and bibliography can assist in finding genealogical and historical information that can be useful with brick walls research. Horace will also present information on the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund and the grants that can be applied for by individuals or organizations.
Horace worked for Seattle District, Corps of Engineers, for 30 years; 7 years in the Planning Branch and 23 years in the Design & Military Branches. In his position as the Seattle District Historical Architect and Program Manager of the Corps of Engineers National Center of Expertise (CX) for Preservation of Historic Structures and Buildings, Horace was responsible for Corps of Engineers technical assistance and coordination of national Historic Preservation Projects and Programs. He also assisted the Army and other Department of Defense agencies in developing historic preservation projects and programs.
In February 2011 Horace was appointed to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation by President Barack Obama and also appointed the Board of Directors for the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training, Natchitoches, LA – May 2005 to 2019. He also has received four mayoral appointments for the City of Seattle since 1978 and three re-appointments. He served as a commissioner on the Seattle Planning Commission, Seattle Landmark Preservation Board, and Seattle Design Commission and was a member of the Board of Historic Seattle Preservation and Development Authority. Horace served 10 years on the Washington State Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
Monday, February 20, 2023 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Technical User Group (online)
“Wikitree 101 Workshop”
Read or watch:
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAucuigqj4uH92bWWD2uycX9Z1uSsRLY4K6
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Subscribe to the free SKCGS Tech User Group email list for meeting invitations and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/TUG
Thursday, February 23, 2023 ⋅ 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
Monday, February 27, 2023 ⋅ 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 in advance for this Zoom meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUud-uqpzoiGtEMxlqDBQ_fUeS8oZjScF71
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Subscribe to the free SKCGS email list for meeting invitations and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Society
Friday, March 3, 2023, 10:30 – 12:30 pm PT
EGS German Interest Group (online)
“Introduction to CompGen Website and Databases”
Dr. Georg Fertig, Chairman of The Computer Genealogy Society (CompGen), will join us at 10:30 AM, PT, from Germany, to give us an introduction to the organization’s website. He will describe the databases available, and show how to use them – in English, of course.
Visitors welcome and more information at https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com
Registration is required:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvc-qprTosHdeZZupHO0yFcH1f-UEIhbXf
Saturday, March 4, 2023, 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 in advance for this Zoom meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsdu6uqzgiGdDn7eCsOAgkvdOXktX127sz
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Subscribe to the free SKCGS FTM email list for meeting reminders and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/FTMUG
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SOUTH KING COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 582
AUBURN, WASHINGTON 98071-0582
Stillaquamish Valley Genealogical Society
Presentation: Difficult Women-The Ways Our Female Ancestors Confound Our Research and SVGS monthly meeting- In-person and virtually
Tuesday, February 14 – Happy Valentine’s Day!
1:00 pm – SVGS Library 6111 188 PL NE, Arlington, WA
You are invited to an educational presentation at our society library. If you prefer to watch virtually, a Zoom link and a syllabus to download can be found on our website www.stillygen.org
Janet Camarata will be speaking in-person and our monthly business meeting will follow the presentation.
Janet’s topic: Difficult Women: The Ways Our Female Ancestors Confound Our Research
The names of our female ancestor’s changed in expected and in some cases, unexpected ways. Onomatology is the study of names. Of all the problems encountered in genealogical research, names are some of the toughest.
Janet’s Bio:
Janet O’Conor Camarata is a genealogist with over 30 years experience. She is a seminar presenter, educator, and trainer in genealogy societies, libraries, retirement centers and senior centers across Washington. She has supported genealogy by volunteering in a variety of ways – newsletter editor, program coordinator, publicity, Education Director and past-president of South King County Genealogical Society (SKCGS). She is the winner of the Washington State Genealogical Society Volunteer of the Year award for 2019. Janet is a graduate of the University of Washington Genealogy and Family History program. She has a B.A. (Education) degree from Central Washington University and a Master’s degree from Antioch University. She also taught at w Pierce College – Puyallup and within The Boeing Company and the University of Phoenix.