Category Archives: Society News

Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society Using Genetic Genealogy in Crime Fiction

by Charles Hansen


This talk gives an overview of the investigative genetic genealogy process, IGG: what it is, where it is used and the basics of how it is undertaken.
Nathan will briefly discuss some real-life key cases that have used IGG and then move on to his own fictional writing, focusing on the Venator Cold Case series, which uses this methodology to catch serial killers. He will explain his meticulous research method, the experts that he consults and his writing process.
Friday, July 19 @ 10AM on Zoom only Nathan Dylan Goodwin will present The Science Behind the Stories: Using Genetic Genealogy in Crime Fiction


Nathan Dylan Goodwin is a British historical, genealogical mystery crime writer. A member of the Society of Authors, he has completed several local history books about his birthplace of Hastings, England, as well as several works of fiction, including the acclaimed Forensic Genealogist series, the Mrs. McDougall Investigates series and the Venator Cold Case series. He is a qualified teacher, member of the Guild of One Name Studies and the Society of Genealogists, as well as being a member of several history societies in Southeast England. Nathan is also the co-creator with Diahan Southard of the in-person and virtual masterclass in investigative genetics, Genealogy Solves It (GSI).

So, please join us on July 19 at 10AM on Zoom

No membership necessary but registration is required.

Register now on our website: bigenealogy.org

Pioneer Pursuit Contest Winner: North Beach Genealogical Society

by Roxanne Lowe

Congratulations to the North Beach Genealogical Society (NBGS) who had a whopping 1,000 percent participation in the Pioneer Pursuit Contest that ended on 31 Oct 2023. The 15-member society submitted 150 individuals who were in Washington Territory on or before 11 Nov 1889. Notably, one member of the society submitted a four-generation genealogy for Chief Tsi-al-la-kum “Noe” Si’ahl Sealth Seattle, aka Chief Seattle. He is listed in the index here.

NBGS of Ocean Shores has been in existence since 1994 and still has one founding member in their society. They meet once a month at the Ocean Shores Public Library. The small, but mighty, society recently hosted three days of Genealogy Cafes in support of the Sons of the American Revolution state convention held in Ocean Shores.

According the NBGS President Carrie Cartwright Bergquest:

We are very grateful to the WSGS and the contest they provided through Pioneer Pursuit. NBGS took the opportunity to learn and explore the early settlers including the Native Americans of the North Beach area. With the winnings, we purchased rack cards to promote NBGS. We are a small town Society – but a fun group – please join us!

Although the contest portion of the Pioneer Pursuit program has closed, we are still collecting genealogies for those living in Washington Territory on or before statehood. More information is available here.

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Monthly Educational Meeting

by Charles Hansen

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Monthly Educational Meeting

Tuesday, June 11, 2024, starting at 6:00 pm

Stewart Blandon Traiman, MD, Genealogist

Six Generations, https://sixgen.org/

LGBTQ Genealogy

This 1 hour and 15 minutes presentation focuses on clues in the genealogical records to find ancestors that may have been Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Queer. Clues to ancestors can be found in photographs, census, newspapers, obituaries, cemeteries, military records, marriage records, and LGBTQ Archives around the world. Stewart tells stories of many LGBTQ ancestors in the historical context of LGBTQ rights. The presentation is both factual and emotional in portraying LGBTQ people in the past centuries.

The second part of the presentation focuses on current genealogical software and the difficulty faced by LGBTQ and adoptive families. Sometimes the software just doesn’t fit. Stewart makes recommendations on how software needs to evolve for today’s families.

Our meetings are held monthly except for July and August starting at 6:00 PM, Zoom comes live about 6:15 PM.

Attend in person at:

Parkland/Spanaway Branch of Pierce County Library

13718 Pacific Ave S.

Tacoma, WA 98444

Attend virtually via Zoom:

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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Heritage Quest Research Library Find my Past Subscription

by Charles Hansen
We are pleased to announce that we now offer access to
Find My Past. 
  In library ONLY
We invite you to join us in the library! In addition we offer access to:

AMERICAN ANCESTORS
AMERICAN CIVIL WAR DATABASE
ANCESTRY LIBRARY EDITION
FAMILY SEARCH (AFFILIATE)
FIND MY PAST (NEW)
HISTORY GEO (MAPS)
MENNONITE LIFE (formerly Mennonite Lancaster Historical Society)
MY HERITAGE LIBRARY EDITION
WASHINGTON DIGITAL ARCHIVES
WASHINGTON DIGITAL NEWSPAPERS     We are OPEN: Monday thru Saturday 
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
at
2102 East Main Avenue, Suite 105
Puyallup, WA 98372
253-863-1806 June classes:
June 6, 2024
“Get Me to the Church on Time” with Janice Sellers
and
June 20, 2024
“Beginning Your Family History” 
Part A: Getting Started
with Heidi Geise


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Lower Columbia Genealogical Society June 13th Zoom Meeting

by Charles Hansen

I’m sorry to announce that our June zoom meeting (tonight) with Amber Oldenburg has been cancelled.  She unexpectedly called to say she cannot make this meeting with her presentation.  Her topic was Women’s Committee of the Council of National Defense Registration Card.

Pat Crimmel

Lower Columbia Genealogical Society

Amber Oldenburg

Genealogist and lecturer

Women’s Committee of the Council

Of National Defense Registration Card

Speaker at the Lower Columbia Genealogical Society’s

June 13th Zoom meeting.

Virtual meeting doors will open at 6:30 pm and speakers

program will begin at 7:00 pm. Public is invited to attend

For a link to join the meeting contact lcgsgen@yahoo.com

Stillaquamish Valley Genealogical Society Are you Getting the Most Out of Your Public Library

by Charles Hansen

Stillaquamish Valley Genealogical Society

Presentation – Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Public Library?

(This presentation and meeting will not be available via Zoom)

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

1:00 pm

SVGS Library

6111 188 PL NE, Arlington, WA

You are invited to this free presentation at the SVGS library.

Everyone is welcome! 

Nate Cushman will be speaking in person at our June 11th meeting. Our business meeting will follow the presentation.

Nate’s topic: Are You Getting the Most Out on a of Your Public Library?

Nate is from the Snohomish Library will introduce strategies for using public libraries in your genealogical research and give a tour of resources and services available from Sno-Isle Libraries.

Bio: Nate has worked as a Librarian with Sno-Isle Libraries for 30 years. His love for libraries began at an early age due to being a military brat and moving every 2 years. Being a shy kid, (at least until basketball season rolled around), libraries became his refuge whenever he arrived in a new town. Over his career, genealogical research has evolved from a professional requirement to a personal passion.

There will be a short break with refreshments. The monthly meeting will follow.

SDIG – DNA Special Interest Group

Also join us at the SVGS library from 1-3pm on Thursday, April 18th for our DNA Special Interest Group (DIG). This group works together to develop a better understanding of DNA techniques and strategies for finding relatives, discuss and review new DNA developments and tools and help members with their research problems. This group meets at the same time on the 3rd Thursday of the month.

All DNA skill levels are welcome to attend.

If you have a specific DNA topic you would like to discuss or have any other suggestions for this group, please send an email info@stillygen.org

Also, if you have not joined us yet and would like to receive emails in the future for the DIG group, please send an email to info@stillygen.org and request to be added to the DIG email list.

For more information visit www.stillygen.org

Puget Sound Genealogical Society Discovering Your Ancestors

by Charles Hansen

Saturday, June 1, 2024  10:30am – 12:30pm  ZOOM ONLY

Zoom doors open at 10:15am .

Genealogy Series I: Discovering Your Ancestors

By Janet O’Conor Camarata

Genealogy is an enriching and rewarding way to discover our own families through their written records, photographs and artifacts. Tracing our ancestral roots expands our understanding of history and how they lived in earlier generations. The individual pieces of the family jigsaw puzzle consists of vital records, censuses, land records, immigration, naturalization, military records, church histories, taxes, court and courthouse records, DNA and much more.  The tools and techniques used by genealogists today are extensive and include the Internet, specific genealogy programs and websites, i.e. Ancestry and FamilySearch. Learn in a computer environment the resources available online and off-line to investigate the various jigsaw puzzle pieces that document your ancestors’ lives.

Class #1 (of 6) Basic Forms – Accurate Data Formats – Vital Records: Death, Marriage and Birth

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