Category Archives: Z-2016 Past Meetings-Seminars

THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM OF OREGON Wednesday Evening E-News

by Charles Hansen

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THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM OF OREGON Wednesday Evening E-News 3 March 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, you’re in luck because we saved you a copy at http://www.gfo.org/insider/16-Feb.pdf.

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From Native American to Scottish – The journey to find my first parents

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You know you want to see this guy in person. You just know you do!
Come hear Don Anderson on Saturday, March 19th, at 2 pm at the GFO Library, as he explains his personal genealogical journey.
Topics that are near and dear to Don’s heart include DNA research, adoption, music, and breaking down genealogical brick walls.
This one’s FREE to the public, so please come join in the fun! Continue reading →

Eastern Washington Gen Society Newsflash

by Charles Hansen
Finding Missing Family Members Through Public Records

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Saturday, March 5, 12:30 to 3:00, Spokane Public Library Auditorium, Downtown Spokane
Finding Missing Family Members Through Public Records
Speaker Chuck Delgado.
Chuck is a licensed private investigator with Delgado Investigations, LLC
After 10 years in law enforcement in Spokane & Stevens County, Chuck worked in the mining industry in Alaska, returning to Spokane in the winter as a Private Investigator. He also spent 14 years in the Public Defenders office administering polygraph exams.
His interest in learning how to access public records was the result of working as a private investigator.  He had to teach himself how to obtain information which agencies did not want to provide.
As it applies to Genealogy, finding that missing person can be the key to completing the family tree.  Thinking “outside the Box” will be part of the class.
Cookies & Social Time: 12:30 PM.  Meeting starts at 1:00 PM.  All interested genealogists are welcome to attend.

Kittitas County Gen Society Newsflash

by Charles Hansen

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Kittitas Co.GenealogicalSoc meets

Mon Mar 7, 2016 – 7 PM

at 413 N Main St in Ellensburg WA

 

March program is “The Cantelon Epic, 1000 years of Family History.”

Mary Christensen has been working on this for years and finally it was time to really do something with it.

 Bonnie Jaroslaw will be providing cookies for that meeting. And Mary Christensen will bring some beverages

Donna: I Googled this term and came up with nada; bet it’s a family name-story and sounds like a quite good one!

Seattle Genealogical Society News

by Charles Hansen

Seattle

SGS BULLETIN TO BE DISCONTINUED?

SGS has published its Bulletin for much of its 93-year history, and members have come to expect their copy as one of the benefits of their membership in SGS. This may have to change soon, because we cannot find anyone to produce it.

SGS has been without a Director of Publications for almost a year, and the current Nominating Committee has been unable to find a candidate for the coming year. There are a several people who are willing to help on a Publications Committee to publish the Bulletin, including several Board members. But despite concerted efforts, we’ve been unable to recruit anyone to head this group. This position does not require experience in publications, because there are others who can help to do the actual work. This person would not have the responsibilities of the Director of Publications.

Can you help, either as a member of the Publications Committee, or as its head? If so, please contact Marilyn Rose at  SGSPresident@gmail.com or (206) 362-3240.

If no one steps up, there will be no SGS Bulletin after the Winter 2016 issue that is currently in process. The Board has done all it can do! Continue reading →

British Columbia Genealogical Society Seminar

by Charles Hansen
On April 30, 2016, genealogy star CHRIS PATON will be presenting several workshops on intermediate tips and techniques for researching our ancestors from Ireland and Scotland.  And since we’re only a scant hour over the border, with the Canadian dollar at an all-time low (almost 30% lower than the US$), this might well be both inexpensive and relatively close to your west coast members.
As this is an all day seminar, we will be providing lunch as well as refreshments for everyone.  Plus, a room full of people who are excited about genealogy (no glazed eyes allowed).  Hope we see some of your members there.
Sincerely,
– Celia Lewis
  BC Genealogical Society
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THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM OF OREGON Wednesday Evening E-News

by Charles Hansen

GenForum

THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM OF OREGON Wednesday Evening E-News 24 February 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, you’re in luck because we saved you a copy at http://www.gfo.org/insider/16-Feb.pdf.

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The Irish are coming! Saturday, March 12th, 9am-4pm

Don’t miss out on the upcoming ULSTER IRISH SEMINAR at the Milwaukie Center.
http://www.gfo.org/IrishSeminar_Mar2016.pdf

Saturday, March 12, 2016: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Continue reading →

Lewis County Genealogical Society Ulster Historical Seminar Change in Time

by Charles Hansen

 

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ULSTER HISTORICAL FOUNDATION SEMINAR 14 March 2016
Researching Your Irish & Scots-Irish Ancestors
Monday, March 14, 2016
9:00 AM to 4:40 PM
Bethel Assembly of God Church
132 Kirkland Road, Chehalis, WA  98532

Many people believe that researching Irish ancestors is impossible because of the destruction of the Public Record Office in 1922. While many records were destroyed, others survived and have come online in recent years.

Join experts Fintan Mullan and Gillian Hunt from the Ulster Historical Foundation to learn how to get the most out of Irish resources and records, gain strategies for breaking down brick walls, and grasp important historical context that may help fill in gaps in your research. Whether you are just beginning your Irish research or have been at it for years, you won’t want to miss this workshop! Continue reading →

Writing an Obituary Worth Reading — Grays Harbor GS

by Roxanne Lowe

Logo_New_edited-1How would you like to be remembered? What’s important to you? Writing an obituary means you’re writing about what is most important in your life . . . not about death. Obituaries are a last (and lasting) chance to share with others about your life, accomplishments and family.

You’re invited to the next Grays Harbor Genealogical Society meeting to hear Olympia-area author Martin Kimeldorf talk about his new book “Writing An Obituary Worth Reading, a Guide to Writing a Fulfilling Life-Review.” In addition to talking about changing attitudes toward life and death that affect obituary writing, Mr. Kimeldorf will also share both humorous and serious obituaries. He’ll also answer questions, share writing tips, and autograph his book.

Join us on Saturday, March 12, 2016, 10:00 a.m. at the Hoquiam Timberland library (upstairs meeting room), 420 7th St, Hoquiam. No reservations needed.

For more information, email Info@GraysHarborGenealogy.com.