Category Archives: Z-2016 Past Meetings-Seminars

Ancestry Day’s Special Friday Event

by Roxanne Lowe
We were welcomed as we entered the museum

We were welcomed as we entered the museum

In a sold-out precursor of Ancestry Day, the crowd was treated to a half-day of presentations on topics from State Archive and State Library resources to identifying old photos. Besides getting a great opportunity to browse the exhibits at the Washington State History Museum, we heard presentations by:

A sold-out crowd at the Friday presentations

  • Tracy Rebstock, Southwest Regional Archivist at the State Archives, enlighten us with the “unique” records available online and on-site at the Archives. From old high school yearbooks to logging and cattle brands. Who knew Tracy had such a fascination with criminal records — and passed that on to us!
  • Mary Kathryn Kozy, professional genealogist extraordinaire, is always a delight — and she didn’t disappoint. Her talk about tracing people through time and space using timelines was excellent and enlightening.

    Mary Kathryn Kozy talking about timelines

    Mary Kathryn Kozy talking about timelines

  • Lynette Miller and Ed Nolan from the Washington State Historical Society shared the resources and original records available among their collections — all focusing on Washington State — from businesses, personal papers, organizations and more. A particular source of pride is the collection of Northern Pacific Beneficial Hospital records.
  • Karen Wallace Steely, professional genealogist with The Past Matters, provided an enlightening talk about finding stories in family photographs. Her  knowledge opened our eyes in identifying old photos.
  • Kathryn Devine from the Washington State Library shared numerous newspaper indices, online resources and on-site opportunities to find that unique story about our ancestors. Did you know the State Library has 40,000 reels of newspapers?

What a day! And there’s more! Tomorrow (Saturday, 24 Sep) will feature the “main event” — Ancestry Day, sponsored by Ancestry. If you’re reading this blog post before 8:00 a.m. Saturday  morning, get yourself to the Greater Tacoma Convention Center and register at the door for a plethora of classes, door prizes, networking, vendors and more! Only $35 — a real bargain!

Seattle Genealogical Society October Seminar

by Charles Hansen

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The author of the best new book on using DNA for genealogy is giving a seminar in Seattle 9 am Sat Oct 15th

 

For brochure or to sign up, see:

http://www.seattlegenealogicalsociety.org/content/seminars

 

Speaker and author Emily Aulicino is the Regional Coordinator for the International Society of Genetic Genealogists (ISOGG) for Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. She teaches genetic genealogy classes at the Genealogical Forum of Oregon in Portland and manages 13 different DNA projects through Family Tree DNA. Ms. Aulicino is the author of Genetic Genealogy: The Basics and Beyond.[which Tuck has order for KCGS libreary] She also teaches weekly classes on writing childhood memories and family stories.

Our seminar features 5 sessions. The morning sessions will have two track options – beginner and advanced. Choose which track to attend based on your interest and level of knowledge in genetic genealogy. Members of the SGS DNA Special Interest Group will assist with the presentations. We’ll break for lunch, and then come together again for the final three sessions.

 

 

Saturday, 15 October 2016
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

$40 for member/$50 for non-members
Boxed lunch for $12 – sandwiches and gluten free salad options
Registration deadline is October 8th, $50/$60 after deadline

Further questions can be directed to Sandra Stark
seminar@seattlegenealogicalsociety.org(link sends e-mail)

Fairview Christian School
844 NE 78th Street
Seattle, WA

Doors open at 8:00 a.m.
Welcome at 9:00 a.m.

 

THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM’s Wednesday Evening E-News

by Charles Hansen

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THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM’s Wednesday Evening E-News 21 September 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 August 2016, you’re in luck because we saved you a copy at http://www.gfo.org/insider/16-Aug.pdf.

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Notice: Fall Seminar is SOLD OUT
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Thank you all for your registrations. We have reached capacity.

See you at the The Milwaukie Center on Saturday, Oct 15th, 10am – 4:30pm.

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OREGON ARCHIVES CRAWL, Saturday, Oct 8th, 11am – 3pm
Portland-Area Archives and Historical Repositories, Unite!!

Come meander between to this year’s 3 downtown hosting repositories (stop by at the GFO’s table to see how we’re doing with our Digital Manuscript Collection), the City of Portland Archives & Records Center, the Oregon Historical Society and the Multnomah County Library. What a lovely day this will be! Lots of historical and archival talks, with lovely short jaunts through Portland’s beautiful and mysterious downtown.

Hope to see you there at GFO’s table at the Oregon Historical Society!! Click HERE for more information.

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GFO’s September 2016 Star – April Ober

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April is a knowledgeable, helpful GFO member who sees and instinctively knows what needs to be done…and makes it happen! April has served on the Seminar Committee for many years, picking up speakers EARLY the morning of the seminar and driving them to the seminar location. April also works at the seminar registration table and attendees are welcomed with a smile and a warm greeting as they arrive to receive name tags and materials.

April volunteers as a Research Assistant on Monday mornings. The person who nominated April noted that it is a challenge for her to come to the Forum due to parking issues, so a few weeks ago, April offered to pick her up so she could enjoy a few hours researching at the Library – and both had a great time!

April is a true team player with excellent ideas.

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Hot Links in Genealogy

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2016 Milwaukie Stake Family History Conference
Come learn about “All Things Relative” on Sat. Oct 22nd, from 9:00am-4:00pm, at 8331 Cason Rd., Gladstone (exit 11 off of 205). The conference and lunch are both free with pre-registration going on now through Oct. 20th. Click HERE for more info.
Family Histories Writing Class
Learn to write down your memories, thoughts, major events, and experience and collect them together into a simple book. You can also combine stores with records, recipes, photos or memorabilia.
WHERE: Pioneer Adult Community Center, 615 5th St., Oregon City.
WHEN: Thursdays, Sep 29th-Dec 8th 10:30-11:30 (11 classes).
WHO: Instructor Kathryn Litjeholm.
HOW: Call for registration at 503-380-1504 (fee $100, 62+ $66).

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What’s Happening this Week at the GFO?

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH
Italian Interest Group 11am – 1pm

Ciao to everyone interested in Italian genealogy research. This is a great opportunity to learn, share, and enjoy others with a common interest. Italian genealogy research in the Portland area now has a home. Come join our group. Facilitated by Keith Pyeatt.

British Interest Group 1pm – 3pm

Come join us to research family history in the British Isles, including England, Wales, Scotland, and Scots-Irish. We try to have speakers who provide interesting experiences or online databases for research in these countries. One hour of the two hour meeting is devoted to brick wall questions.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH
Library Work Party

There’s another work party at the GFO library today for those of you who can come. There’s lots to do and we’d love to have your help. Doors open at 9am and work usually wraps up around noon. Some people come for just an hour or so and you’re welcome to do the same. Any time you can share is valuable. Hope to see you there.

Eastside Genealogical Society October Meeting

by Charles Hansen

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The Eastside Genealogical Society will meet on Thursday, October 13, 2016 in the Bellevue Regional Library (Room 1), 1111 – 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 at 7 pm, with doors opening at 6:45 pm for networking.

Topic:  “It’s Show and Tell Night” – Members will tell about their most interesting deceased relative and show some items related to their family history. Come enjoy some very interesting stories and learn more about genealogy.

 

Also see our website for FREE genealogical help and other Special Interest Group meetings. Visitors are always welcome at all meetings. www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wakcegs/

Dorothy Pretare

EGS Publicity Chairperson

dpgen@comcast.net

Online Pre-registration for Ancestry Day Ends Friday

by Roxanne Lowe

Online pre-registration for this weekend’s “Ancestry Day” closes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23. The event is Saturday, Sept. 24 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center in Tacoma. If you can’t pre-register online, you can still attend by purchasing a ticket at the door on Saturday. Events for Friday are sold out.

Both novice and experienced genealogists are welcome at this event which is sponsored by Ancestry, Washington State Archives, Washington State Library, Legacy Washington, the Washington State Historical Society, Washington State Historical Records Advisory Board and National Historic Publications & Records Commission. Crista Cowan, better known as The Barefoot Genealogist, and Anna Swayne will be the presenters on Saturday.

Eastside Genealogical Society German Interest Group

by Charles Hansen

 

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The German Interest Group of The Eastside Genealogical Society will meet on Friday, October 7, 2016 from 1 to 3 pm in the Relief Society Room of the LDS Church at 10675 NE 20thSt, Bellevue, WA 98004 with doors opening at 12:45 pm for networking.  Visitors are always welcome at our meetings.

 

Topic:  Marburg, Germany, historic capital of Hessia

The town of Marburg, Germany, with its Marburger Schloss castle, museums, cathedrals and 16th century half-timbered houses, was once the seat of the Hessian government, thus the homeland of many of the early German immigrants to the U.S. In addition to Hessia’s cache of genealogical records, Marburg is home to many intriguing stories, having been at the crossroads of significant events throughout history. In the 1200s, Elizabeth of Thuringia cared for the sick there; the stories of her sainthood and miracles live on through the majestic medieval St. Elizabeth Cathedral. In addition to its Catholic roots, Marburg is the location of the first Protestant university. In 1529, at a key moment of the Reformation, whether or not the various factions of Luther’s Reformation could agree hung in the balance at the Marburg Colloquy. At one time the town was home to the Brothers Grimm. In her powerpoint presentation, Claire Gebben will share sights and history about Marburg she learned while visiting there this past spring.

 

Speaker:  Claire Gebben is the author of The Last of the Blacksmiths, a novel set in the mid-19th century based on the true story of her German immigrant great-great grandfather. Ms. Gebben’s articles have appeared in Family Chronicle Magazine, Fiske Genealogical Foundation Newsletter, and her piece on German Separatist Zoar Village in Ohio appeared in the June/July 2016 issue of German Life magazine. She is the historian of the 163-year-old First United Methodist Church of Seattle, and holds an MFA in Creative Writing through the Northwest Institute of Literary Arts. http://clairegebben.com

 

For more information, kindly visit our website at https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/  .

 

Dorothy Pretare

GIG Leader

GermanInterestGroupEGS@outlook.com

Finding Your Roots at Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

by Charles Hansen
Finding Your Roots Seminar, Free. Saturday, October 15th all day, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.

Speakers this year include Mary Kathryn Kozy from Washington State, and Lesley Anderson of Ancestry.ca, and Dave Obee.

See the schedule (38 classes) and more information on-line.

Registration now open. Free. Box lunches may be reserved. Plentiful free parking.

Finding Your Roots website: http://findingyourroots.ca/
Location: 6270 -126th St. Surrey, BC, Canada
Telephone: 604 597 9695
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Northeast Washington Genealogical Society Meeting October 12

by Charles Hansen

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The next Northeast Washington Genealogical Society meetings are on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. The morning Computer Interest Group (CIG) will meet in the basement meeting room of the LDS Church on Juniper Street in Colville at 10:30 AM. Entry is located at the back of the building. The building is located one block east of the South Main Restaurant on Hwy 395.

Vice-President, Karen Struve will take a new approach for beginning on-line genealogy research. This month the focus will be on starting from scratch.  She will share her methodology for creating a tribute to a young man whose life was tragically cut short.

We will take a lunch break at noon and then meet again in the LDS Lower Meeting Room at 1:30 p.m.

It’s time to re-think those brick walls that keep all of us from making progress on our genealogy research. Perhaps the answer is right there in your old research that you set aside so long ago.

Susan Dechant, President of NeWGS will lead the discussion about those walls as well as offer up some tips and tricks to help us break them down or, maybe, just move on and around the walls.

All visitors are welcome. You do not need to be a member to attend the Northeast Washington Genealogical Society’s meetings.

Cascade Centennial Chapter of the SAR Veterans Day Ceremony

by Charles Hansen

Cascade Centennial Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution

 

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On behalf of the Cascade Centennial Chapter of the Sons of the American
Revolution, it is my pleasure to invite you, and the Washington State
Genealogical Society to attend the Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, November
11, 2016, at 10:00 a.m.  The ceremony will be conducted in the main chapel
at Sunset Hills Memorial Park Cemetery in Bellevue, Washington.

As a partner in the Department of Defense 50th Anniversary Commemoration of
the Vietnam War, we will be honoring all veterans, but granting particular
honors to those who served during the Vietnam War.  They will receive the
DoD Vietnam War lapel pin, and a letter from President Obama.

It would be an honor to have you join us.

Very truly yours,

Gregory D. Lucas, President

Cascade Centennial Chapter, SAR

Seattle Genealogical Society News

by Charles Hansen

Seattle

SGS FALL SEMINAR

Genetic Genealogy:

Understanding and Furthering

Your DNA Research

October 15, 2016

featuring Emily Aulicino

Learn how you can break through your genealogical brick walls, how you can prove or disprove your paper trail, and why thousands are turning to genetic genealogy to supplement their family history research. There will be two tracks of presentation. Advanced and beginner classes will be taught by our speaker with the assistance of the SGS DNA Special Interest Group. The speaker, Emily Aulicino, is author of Genetic Genealogy: The Basics and Beyond (2014) and is also the Regional Coordinator for the International Society of Genetic Genealogists.  She teaches genetic genealogy classes at the Genealogical Forum of Oregon (Portland) as well as weekly classes on writing childhood memories and family stories. The Fall Seminar will be held at the Fairview Christian School, 844 NE 78th Street, Seattle, WA 98115.  There is plenty of free parking! Doors will open at 8:00 a.m. with Welcome at 9:00 a.m. Closing time 4:30.

Brochures, with registration forms, will be mailed to SGS members.  You can also register online at:

http://seattlegenealogicalsociety.org/2016-fall-seminar-information

For further information, go to the SGS website: seattlegenealogicalsociety.org, or call us at (206)522-8658.

FALL MEMBERSHIP MEETING  

The SGS Fall Membership Meeting will be held Saturday, October 1st, from 1:00 – 2:30 pm. in the Seattle Genealogical Society Library.  Cyndi Ingle, whose indispensable website, Cyndi’s List is well known to family historians, will speak.  Ann Wright, Director of the Library, will present an update on major advances in our Library’s development.

Come early and join us for a social hour, with coffee, tea and light snacks beginning at noon, before the meeting begins. This is an opportunity to meet fellow SGS members,  the current Board members and fellow researchers, and perhaps find a clue or two for your own family history!  Or linger after the meeting concludes.

SGS Technological Tuesdays – New Schedule!

The inaugural introduction of Tech Tuesdays has been a success, and Lisa Chan, outgoing Director of Technology and ongoing Technology Committee Chair, now has a feel for membership interest.
The schedule will shift to bi-monthly meetings to be held on the 1st and 3rd weeks starting October 4th, 2016.  For more information contact technology@seattlegenealogicalsociety.org.

SGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Unless otherwise indicated all programs will be at the SGS Library, 6200 Sand Point Way NE.  Please check the SGS Web Site for additions, changes, and corrections.  Programs may be canceled or postponed because of inclement weather.

SEPTEMBER

Saturday, September 17, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm, Irish Interest Group, an open session on Irish research using old and new resources   Leader: Jean A. Roth

Saturday, September 17, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, German Interest Group, an open session on German research using old and new resources   Leader: Jean A. Roth

Monday, September 19, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Volunteer Appreciation Day.   All SGS Members are invited.

Tuesday, September 20, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, Writers Group (closed).  By invitation.  Chair: Sue Haas.  For more information about writers groups, contact: education@seattlegenealogicalsociety.org

Tuesday, September 20, 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm, Technology Tuesday, Bring your laptop or mobile device, and enjoy discussions centered around technology and genealogy – software, genetic genealogy, internet research and more.  Hosted by Lisa Chan, SGS Director of Technology

Friday, September 23, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Webinar Video Presentation “Taming Your Inner Packrat,” a video introduced by Julia Marconi and presented by Lisa Chan

Tuesday, September 27, 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm, Technology Tuesday, Bring your laptop or mobile device, and enjoy discussions centered around technology and genealogy – software, genetic genealogy, internet research and more.  Hosted by Lisa Chan, SGS Director of Technology

OCTOBER

Saturday, October 1, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm, Fall Membership Meeting with speakers Cyndi Ingle and Ann Wright.  Social hour begins at 12:00.  See the article above in this eNews!.

Tuesday, October 4, 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm, Technology Tuesday, Bring your laptop or mobile device, and enjoy discussions centered around technology and genealogy – software, genetic genealogy, internet research and more.  Hosted by Lisa Chan.

Sunday, October 9,  1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, Scandinavian SIG, Leader: Karen Knudson

Saturday, October 15, SGS Fall Seminar.  See lead article of this eNews!.
Note: the SGS Library will be closed on this Saturday because of the seminar.

Tuesday, October 18, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, Writers Group (closed).  By invitation.  Chair: Sue Haas.  For more information about writers groups, contact: education@seattlegenealogicalsociety.org

Tuesday, October 18, 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm, Technology Tuesday, Bring your laptop or mobile device, and enjoy discussions centered around technology and genealogy – software, genetic genealogy, internet research and more.  Hosted by Lisa Chan.

Wednesday, October 19, 7:00 – 9:00 pm.  Mac Computer Interest Group, Sponsored jointly by SGS, Fiske, and dBug.  Quarterly meetings at the Fiske Genealogical Library in Madison Park, 1644 43rd Ave E, Seattle 98112 are open and address topics helpful for users of MacIntosh (Apple) computers and the Reunion genealogy program. Email Lou Daly at loudaly@nwlink.com or Diane Hettrick at dhettrick@earthlink.net for questions.

Saturday, October 22, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm, Irish Interest Group, an open session on Irish research using old and new resources   Leader: Jean A. Roth

Saturday, October 22, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, German Interest Group, an open session on German research using old and new resources   Leader: Jean A. Roth

Saturday, October 29, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm, DNA Interest Group, at Wedgwood Presbyterian Church, 8805 35th Avenue N.E., Seattle. For information contact SGSDNASIG@gmail.com. Co-chaired by Cary Bright and Herb McDaniel.

FROM SGS PUBLICATIONS

The Publications Committee invites submissions of article manuscripts to be considered for inclusion in our Bulletin. We are also eager to find volunteers who are interested in layout or in proofing texts.  And we would very much like to learn of members who enjoy writing book reviews, a feature that we plan to reintroduce in our biannual publication.  Please contact: publications@seattlegenealogicalsociety.org.

GREEK-AMERICAN RESEARCH

Members interested in Greek family history should consult Greeks in Washington, an online “museum without walls,” established in 2009.  The site collects, preserves and offers to the public the history and culture of the Greek-American community in Washington State. It provides over 200 video interviews and many other exhibits.  Visit Greeks in Washington at: http://greeksinwashington.org.

CHICAGO ANCESTORS RELAUNCH

The Newberry Library has announced the relaunch of ChicagoAncestors.org, a searchable map for historical and genealogical research. The website is free and accessible to the public.  It features a map linked to numerous data points for historical events, places, images, and stories which can be searched by keyword, address, collection, or neighborhood. The revamped site now has a more legible and larger map, articles on history and genealogy, as well as an advanced search function. Additional resources include historical maps, city directories, street number conversion guides, and links to further research materials.

SAVE THE DATES

September 23rd-25th
The Kelowna & District Genealogical Society’s  (KDGS)
“Harvest Your Family Tree”  Conference 2016
Kelowna, BC, Canada. More info and registration is available at: kdgsconference2016.blogspot.ca  SGS member Mary Kircher Roddy is speaking at this conference.

September 23rd-24th
Ancestry Days in Washington State
As we reported in the last SGS eNews! Ancestry Day in Washington will be celebrated in Tacoma on Saturday. Activities on September 23 will be held at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma, including museum access and presentations on Washington genealogical resources.  On Saturday, September 24, Ancestry will present a program at the Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center (1500 Broadway, Tacoma), bringing their expertise, speakers, door prizes, and Ancestry DNA kits to purchase. For more details:
wasgs.org/blog/2016/07/07/ancestry-day-coming-soon/

September 24th, 10am – 12pm
 Save Your Photos Day
 Mercer Island Community Center,
 8236 SE 24th Street
 Mercer Island, WA

“Save Your Photos Day” is a free annual event that offers resources for what you can do to safeguard your memories before disasters or accidents occur. Local photo organizers and scan/print experts will join offer their expertise about preserving your photo memories. The event will be held at the Mercer Island Community Center, 8236 SE 24th Street,
Mercer Island, WA  For more information visit saveyourphotos.org or contact molly@seattlephotoorganizing.com.

November 12th, 9:00 – 5:00
LDS Family History Fair

This annual event offers a full day of free classes on a variety of subjects by qualified instructors. There are no charges for classes or registration.  Lunch and a syllabus are available for a modest fee. The venue will be the Bellevue South Stake Center, behind the temple at 15205 SE 28th Street, Bellevue 98007. For information: www.wafamilyhistory.com