Category Archives: Z-2016 Past Meetings-Seminars

THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM’s Wednesday Evening E-News

by Charles Hansen

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THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM’s Wednesday Evening E-News Early Edition 23 November 2016

For more information visit www.gfo.org, contact us at info@gfo.org, or call our library at 503-963-1932. We love hearing from you!

For a complete GFO CALENDAR go to www.gfo.org/calendar.htm.

Also, if you missed your free copy of our monthly Insider for November 2016, you’re in luck because we saved you a copy at http://www.gfo.org/insider/16-Nov.pdf.

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We cordially wish you a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

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Our Holiday Hours This Week… A gentle reminder that the GFO Library will be closed from 1pm today, Wednesday, November 23rd, until 9:30am on Friday, November 25th. Just think of all the fun turkey-filled stories we’ll have to swap!

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THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM’s Wednesday Evening E-News

by Charles Hansen

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THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM’s Wednesday Evening E-News 16 November 2016

For more information visit www.gfo.org, contact us at info@gfo.org, or call our library at 503-963-1932. We love hearing from you!

For a complete GFO CALENDAR go to www.gfo.org/calendar.htm.

Also, if you missed your free copy of our monthly Insider for November 2016, you’re in luck because we saved you a copy at http://www.gfo.org/insider/16-Nov.pdf.

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Are you ready for GFO’s November GenTalk THIS Saturday?
WHERE? At the GFO Library
WHEN? Sat., Nov. 19th, 2pm
HOW? Just come, silly! It’s FREE!!

Always wondered whether your ancestors might have Native American roots? Not sure how to find out??

Come on out on Saturday, November 19th, to hear Kate Eakman’s talk on how to understand information about your Native American ancestors through census records!

Find out more HERE today!!

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Seattle Genealogical Society News

by Charles Hansen

Seattle

NOMINATIONS, PLEASE!

The SGS election is several months away, but the nominations committee already is at work searching for candidates willing to serve on the Board of Directors. Consider stepping up to run for office as an opportunity, not a chore.  SGS exists because of the indispensable Board. These volunteers set the policy, manage the money, pay the bills, supervise the committees.  Simply put: No Board, no SGS. If you are willing to consider running for office, or know someone who might agree to be a candidate, please email the names to nominations chairman, Nancy Hevly, at nominate@seattlegenealogicalsociety.org   Committee members will contact possible candidates, answer questions and explain the duties of each office. The committee wants to get an early start, and so should SGS members.  It’s like shopping for holiday presents.  The sooner you begin the easier it is to get the job done on time.

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Whatcom Gen Society Newsflash

by Charles Hansen

whatcom-gsWhatcom Genealogical Society

PO Box 1493, Bellingham, WA 98227-1493

Website:  http://wagenweb.org/whatcom/WGS/wgs.htm

Facebook Page:  http://www.facebook.com/WhatcomGenealogicalSociety

Nov. 14th, 2 pm – “Crafting History – Creating Keepsakes to Preserve Family Memories” by Mary Kirchner Roddy.  We ask that you go to Mary’s Web site http://www.mkrgenealogy.com/lectures.html, go to her list of lectures, and print out a copy of the handout of this lecture to bring to the meeting. (Jill Peterson and Pam Shannon volunteered to bring treats.)

Genealogy Classes at Ferndale Library — Thanks to WGS member Judith Culver, assisted by Carol Signett, there are occasional genealogy classes being held at the Ferndale Library Meeting Room, 2125 Main Street.  Please contact Judith for more information:  judithculv@hotmail.com

Whatcom County Historical Society – meets second Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm at the Whatcom Museum Rotunda Room.  Free and open to all.  www.whatcomhistory.net

Nov. 10th – “Lake Samish Reflections, Historical Views, and Memories” by the Lake Samish History Group

Dec. 8th – “Annual History Holiday” – Open Mike Sharing and Holiday Gathering

THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM’s Wednesday Evening E-News

by Charles Hansen

GFO1

THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM’s Wednesday Evening E-News 9 November 2016

For more information visit www.gfo.org, contact us at info@gfo.org, or call our library at 503-963-1932. We love hearing from you!

For a complete GFO CALENDAR go to www.gfo.org/calendar.htm.

Also, if you missed your free copy of our monthly Insider for November 2016, you’re in luck because we saved you a copy at http://www.gfo.org/insider/16-Nov.pdf.

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THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM’s Wednesday Evening E-News

by Charles Hansen

GFO1

THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM’s Wednesday Evening E-News 2 November 2016

For more information visit www.gfo.org, contact us at info@gfo.org, or call our library at 503-963-1932. We love hearing from you!

For a complete GFO CALENDAR go to www.gfo.org/calendar.htm.

Also, if you missed your free copy of our monthly Insider for October or November 2016, you’re in luck because we saved you a copy of each at http://www.gfo.org/insider/16-Oct.pdf and at http://www.gfo.org/insider/16-Nov.pdf.

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They’re FLYIN’ off the shelves!! Book Review Updates:

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Special Census Records Featured at Kittitas Co. GS

by Roxanne Lowe

KCGS_logoThe next meeting of the Kittitas County Genealogical Society (KCGS) will feature Erik Bakke speaking on Special U.S. Census Records, like Mortality Schedules. The meeting will be Monday, Nov. 7, 2016 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the KCGS Library, 413 N. Main Street, Suite L, Ellensburg. Visitors are welcome. For more information, visit the KCGS website.

 

 

Honoring Veterans in Wenatchee

by Roxanne Lowe

wenatchee-gsIn recognition of Veterans Day, the Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society Library is proud to honor all who have fought to give us freedom. All through the month of November, WAGS will offer anyone who has served in our Armed Forces a free Beginner How-to Packet and a one-on-one tutorial by one of their knowledgeable librarians to help get started. The library has several shelves full of locally-researched information on Civil War veterans and WWI veterans in our area, besides general books on the subject of wars through the centuries. The WAGS library is located at 127 South Mission (Museum Annex Building), Wenatchee. Hours are Tuesday and Saturday, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. For more information, visit the WAGS website.