Professional Genealogist Karin Coppernoll of Brick by Brick Genealogy will be sharing how to search un-indexed databases in our family history research. Don’t miss this unique educational opportunity.
The meeting will be held 1 pm, March 14 at the Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Library, 6111 – 188th Pl. NE, Arlington, WA and is free to members and the public.
Pam Liebelt
Publicity Chair
Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society
Flyer and Registration Form 2017 BGS Seminar Flyer and Regis Form 2-5-17
Whatcom Genealogical Society March Meeting March 13, 2017 at 2:00 pm, Bellingham Elks Lodge, 710 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA. Program: “Assembling Your Proof, Hunting for High Quality Sources” with Steven Morrison.
Steven Waltz Morrison has been a professional genealogist since 2006. He is a past president of the Olympia Genealogical Society, and has served multiple positions on the board of the Puget Sound chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists. He is also a member of other local and national genealogical societies.
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Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting is
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Is it time to make changes to the monthly meetings? In the 2017 member survey there were many comments and suggestions about the “pre-meeting” and what it should or shouldn’t be. So, let’s talk about. Starting at 6, there will be a discussion about what you, the members (and guests), would like to see, hear, or learn about during that time slot.
Then, after a short business meeting, Janice Lovelace will discuss “Did Your Ancestors Own Slaves?” – Do you have Pre-Civil War ancestors? Might they have owned slaves? This presentation discusses researching prewar censuses, wills, court proceedings, business records and newspapers for information. What economic impact did owning slaves have on your family?
Janice Lovelace, Ph.D., has 20 years of experience in family history research as well as academic work in the area (Genealogy and Family History certificate at University of Washington in 2012, certificate program in genealogy at Boston University in 2013, ProGen 18). A member of Seattle Genealogical Society for a number of years, she joined the SGS Board as Vice-President in 2014. She is a member of Association of Professional Genealogists and National Genealogical Society. In her work life, she is a licensed clinical psychologist with a specialization in child and family therapy and has been a private practice therapist and a faculty member teaching psychology
TPCGS monthly meetings are held September – May at Bates Technical College, South Campus, Building E, 2201 South 78th St., Tacoma. Meetings are from 6pm – 9pm. In between the two talks, there will be a short business meeting along with a social time and light refreshments. Visitors are always welcome, so bring a friend! Find more information at www.tpcgs.org
SPONSORING
DONNA POTTER PHILLIPS
March 25, 2017
8:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
United Methodist Church
1213 Burrell Avenue
Lewiston Orchards
TOTALLY INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP
STARTING OUT OR STARTING OVER WITH TECHNOLOGY
8:00– 8:45 Registration
8:45– 9:00 Introductions and Welcome
9:00–10:15 Starting Fresh or Starting Over: a How to…
10:15-10:30 Break
10:30 -11:45 Question/Answers –six page handout
11:45-12:45 Lunch provided by the Wayback Cafe
1:00-2:15 Where to go from here/which websites are the best?
Public Cost: $30.00 TRGS Member: $25.00
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Mail registration and check payment to: Twin Rivers Genealogy Society
Due Date: March 15, 2017 PO Box 386, Lewiston ID 83501
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Donna Potter Phillips has been a member of Eastern Washington Genealogical Society since 1976. She has written many surname booklets, including Gilbert Gallery, Potter Profiles, Oswald Outline, and Texas Queries. She wrote the Heritage Hunting column in the Spokane Daily Chronicle for years. She also teaches genealogy classes for the Eastern Washington Genealogical Society and the local community college.
She has written many articles for the Bulletin and a News Hotline column for years. She also has experience indexing records the Washington State Digital Archives.
If you ever get a chance to take the Annual Christmas Tour of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, you may find her special attention devoted to making it a special event.
(for more info, check Donna’s biographical information on ewgs-spokaneblogspot.com)
For more information regarding this seminar or TRGS call 509 758-3093 (Darlene)
JEFFERSON COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY (JCGS)
PO Box 627
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Contact for this press release: Judy Tough 385-3065 or tough@olympus.net
FOR RELEASE: March 9 – 17, 2017
Pledging Allegiance
Evelyn Roehl, a professional genealogist and owner of Kin Hunters Historic Research Service in Seattle, will be Jefferson County Genealogical Society’s (JCGS) speaker at their monthly meeting the morning of Saturday, March 18. Evelyn’s topic is “Pledging Allegiance: The Paper Trail to Naturalization Records”. Naturalization records are known to be a ‘gold mine of information’ about ancestors. Evelyn will also talk about research techniques and tips; finding records; historical information about naturalizations and citizenship; changes in laws and practices; and court systems. The public is welcome to attend JCGS ‘no fee’ meeting, though donations are gratefully accepted. Join JCGS members at the Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Rd in Chimacum 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. “meet and greet”; 10:00 – 11:30 brief announcements and speaker presentation. Visit JCGS website www.wajcgs.org for more information.
Evelyn Roehl, a professional genealogist since 1995, also translates Latin, German, French, and Scandinavian records.
LAURIE CLARK,
VOLUNTEER OF THE WINTER QUARTER
The Board of Directors has named SGS member Laurie Clark as our Volunteer of the Quarter. Laurie is a graphic artist who lives in North Bend. Now retired, she is part of a collective of artists and as such part owner and volunteer in a gallery in Snoqualmie where her artwork is displayed.
On the SGS Volunteer Interest Sheet she filled out, Laurie indicated she would be available to help with graphic arts projects. So when our technology expert Lisa Chan took on the task of finding some way to freshen up our tried and true, but a bit dated looking Seattle Genealogical Society logo, she turned to Laurie. The logo appears on virtually all our publications, flyers, and stationary and SGS members felt the old logo lacked the desired sharpness. An update was in order.
Laurie produced a work of art for us. The project included her actually redrawing the tree in the logo, selecting a new font for the motto, and slightly changing the shape of the shield outline. She spent dozens of hours creating a sleek new look. The society is deeply grateful she was able to beautifully the logo, but still remain true to the original, traditional design; the familiar symbol of our association.
Laurie’s genealogical interest is more in the history involved in her family tree. She is a DAR Registrar and a member of the Colonial Dames. Part of her line stems from William Penn and the Quakers who arrived with him. She recently became a member of the Royal Order of the Crown of Charlemagne; this requires about 27 generations of proof.
Our deepest gratitude to Laurie Clark for her artistic contribution which will grace our publications and documents for many years to come!
“ROOTLESS” IN SEATTLE
AT THE SPRING MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Lisa Oberg and Jill Morelli will present “Rootless: A Retrospective Look at America’s Fascination with its Ancestry” for the membership meeting, at SGS on March 18th at 1:30. The program will follow the business meeting.
“Rootless” was first presented at the Popular Culture Association/Association of Culture in America conference in 2015, an academic conference focusing on social history. It examines trends related to family history and the popularity of genealogy, then and now. Explore what’s behind the motivations and underlying the trends; there are some surprising results.
Remember to mark your calendars for the Spring Membership meeting, Saturday, March 18, 1:30-3:00pm. Hope to see you then.
SAVE THE DATES
Ulster Historical Foundation – USA Tour – Lecture,
Pierce County Libraries, Administrative Center Library,
3005 112th St E,
Tacoma, WA 98446
Sunday, March 5, 1:00pm–5:00pm
Tel 253-548-3425 or 316-300-3383 (mobile)
Register online: www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar.aspx?id=281
www.facebook.com/events/618976198289299
The Ulster Historical Foundation is a research and publishing agency based in Belfast, N.Ireland which uses its knowledge to help those looking for their Irish and Scots-Irish ancestors. They are conducting a USA Lecture Tour during the month of March and fortunately this includes a stop in Tacoma on March 5. Hosted by the Pierce County Library System, the lecture is free of charge, but registration is required.
Whether you are just beginning your Irish research or have been at it for years, you won’t want to miss this workshop. 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.
IRISH WEEK 2017
SEATTLE CENTER
Saturday, March 11 and Sunday, March 12
Kicks off with the Seattle St Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, followed by two days of Irish Festival and activities. Isn’t everyone Irish on St Patrick’s Day? Join in the fun. Stop by the SGS booth. Parade route and more info at :
http://irishclub.org/irish-week/
ALL DAY IRISH GENEALOGY WORKSHOP,
Luther Memorial Lutheran Church,
130th & Greenwood Ave N,
Seattle, WA
Saturday, March 25th
Sponsored by the Irish Heritage Club with help from the SGS Irish Interest Group. Speakers are Steve W. Morrison and Jean A. Roth. The schedule and registration are on the Irish Heritage Club Website at www.irishclub.org
For more information contact Jean A. Roth at jeanaroth@juno.com
SGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Unless otherwise indicated all programs will be at the SGS Library, 6200 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle. Check the SGS Web Site for additions, changes, and corrections. Programs may be canceled or postponed because of inclement weather.
MARCH
Saturday, March 4, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm, Canadian SIG, David Robert, leader
Sunday, March 5, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, DNA Workshop, Led by Cary Bright
Tuesday, March 7, 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.
Saturday, March 11, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Family Tree Maker Users Group, members helping one another with FTM, led by Reiley Kidd and Betty Ravenholt; email Reiley at secretary@seattlegenealogicalsociety.org for more info.
Sunday, March 12, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, Scandinavian Interest Group, Karen Knudson, facilitator. Program this week will include a 42 minute video about the history, farms, communities, clerical districts and counties of Norway by Jerry Paulson.
Saturday, March 18, 1:30 pm – 12:15 pm, SGS Spring Membership Meeting, business meeting will be followed by Lisa Oberg and Jill Morelli presenting “Rootless: A Retrospective Look at America’s Fascination with its Ancestry”
Tuesday, March 21, 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm, Technology Tuesday, Bring your laptop or mobile device, and enjoy discussions centered around technology and genealogy. Hosted by Lisa Chan.
Saturday, March 25, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm, DNA SIG, The group meets quarterly at the Wedgwood Presbyterian Church. For more information contact SGSDNASIG@gmail.com. Co-chaired by Cary Bright and Herb McDaniel.
Sunday, March 26, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm, “Making Sense of the US Census Records”, What can the genealogist learn from the data of the U.S. censuses from 1790-1940? What is included and why do we care? This session will also cover some special census schedules, including slave, mortality and agricultural schedules. This session takes an in-depth look at the value of census data and how to analyze the information.
Presenter: Janice Lovelace, BU Certificate in Genealogical Research; G&FHC (U of WA). Janice is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogist.
APRIL
Saturday, April 1, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm, Canadian SIG, David Robert, leader
Tuesday, April 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.
Saturday, April 8, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Family Tree Maker Users Group, members helping one another with FTM, led by Reiley Kidd and Betty Ravenholt; email Reiley at secretary@seattlegenealogicalsociety.org for more info.
Monday Mar 6 2017 KCGenealogical Soc meeting
7 PM at 413 N. Main St, Suite L, Ellensburg WA
Dr. Sharon Rosell, faculty member at Central, will present our program “The Orphan Trains, The Greatest American Migration,” at the March 6 meeting.
Refreshments will be provided by Bill Bowden and Erik Bakke.
In addition, any members who have not had a chance to share their new year’s genealogy resolutions will have an opportunity to do so.
Using Deeds to Trace the Trails of Your Ancestors
You Know About Census Records But What About Census Substitutes?
Civil War Genealogy
Mr. Dollarhides numerous books will be available for purchase during breaks and lunch.
Clark County Genealogical Society (CCGS)
717 Grand Blvd.
Vancouver, WA 98661-4821
360-750-5688
THIS WEEK AT CCGS
Tuesday, 10am – general meeting (see below)
Wednesday, 11am – webinar (see below)
Thursday, 1pm – Unfocused Genealogy Group
CCGS GENERAL MEETING
February 28, 2017, 10am-12noon
Zita Podany — Vanport Flood
Vanport will be the topic of our Feb. 28 presentation by Zita Podany. The longtime Portland resident published a book on the topic in 2016 and was the featured speaker at several fall events. Her book is part of the Images of America series by Arcadia Publishing, celebrating the history of neighborhoods, towns and cities across the country. Vanport is a fascinating story of how a planned city of 40,000 was built in a little over a year to provide housing for World War II shipyard workers. In its heyday, Vanport was the second largest city in Oregon. On May 30, 1948, it was a city that disappeared just as quickly.
SPRING CLASSES AT CCGS
Fee Classes – $12 for members, $15 for non-members
Video Your Relatives, instructor Steve Young
Tuesday, March 7, 10am-12n
This class will give you all the tools you need to digitally capture family members for posterity. Steve will cover equipment, techniques and possible scripts to make your recordings a success.
Getting Started Tracing Your Family Tree, instructor Brian Runyan FREE
Tuesday March 14, 10am – 12noon, CCGS Annex
This class will get you started researching your family tree. Topics include collecting information from the family, family group sheets, pedigree charts, genealogy database programs and best practices for research.
Researching in the Virginias, instructor Elsie Deatherage
Tuesday, April 4, 10am-12n
As one of this country’s earliest colonies, Virginia has seen many changes in laws and how vital records have been kept in its 400 year history. Learn how to locate and use order and minute books, land records, chancery court and tax records to connect family members.
Timelines and Analysis, instructor Lethene Parks
Tuesday, April 25, 10am-12n
You’ve been hot on the trail of an illusive ancestor. You’ve gathered quite a bit of information about them. But, what does it all mean? Organizing all these disparate “facts” into a timeline and subjecting them to critical analysis will help you make sense of it.
Family Search Strategies, instructor Alice Allen
Tuesday, May 2, 10am-12n
Family Search is a major go-to site for genealogical research. In addition to continuously adding searchable records, Family Search is constantly improving how we access those records. Alice is a “power user” of Family Search and will share her insights as to how to make the site “dance” for you.
Getting Started Tracing Your Ancestors, instructor Brian Runyan FREE
Thursday May 11, 7pm – 9pm, CCGS Annex
This class will get you started researching your family tree. Topics include collecting information from the family, family group sheets, pedigree charts, genealogy database programs and best practices for research.
Getting Started with Your Norwegian Research, instructor Kathy Solheim
Tuesday, May 16, 10am-12n
This class will guide the researcher through the process of searching for key ancestral information in FamilySearch, then locating and interpreting the original Norwegian parish records in Digitalarkivet.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CCGS MEMBERS
Due to increasing costs the CCGS Board of Directors is recommending an increase to the annual dues of $5. We recommend the membership approve this increase to take effect when individual and joint memberships are renewed. New members would pay the new rate of $35 for individual and $45 for joint memberships beginning 1 July 2017. Voting on this proposed dues increase will take place at the March 28th General Meeting.
UPCOMING WEBINARS
Wednesday, March 1, 2017, 11:00am, CCGS Annex. Discussion to follow
Apprentices, Indentured Servants, and Redemptioners – White Slavery in America by Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, AG
It is frequently assumed that the only enslaved Americans were those brought on the slave ships from Africa. Yet, an estimated one-half of early immigrants came to America as apprentices, indentured servants, and redemptioners. And, a good many of those were children.
Wednesday, March 8, 2017, 5:00pm, CCGS Annex. Discussion to follow
50 Websites Every Genealogist Should Know by Gena Philibert-Ortega
You’re familiar with Ancestry.com and FamilySearch but there’s so much more to researching genealogy then the well-known websites. Learn more about other websites that can help you with your genealogy and help you break down brick walls.
Friday, March 10, 2017, 11:00am, CCGS Annex. Discussion to follow
Home on the Range: Kansas Research Tips by Cari Taplin, CG
This class will cover the main research strategies for finding your Kansas ancestors, including important historical events that influenced settlers, immigration and migration trends, and major record groups and repositories.
MEMBERS CAN NOW SUBSCRIBE TO LEGACY WEBINARS FOR HALF-PRICE!!
The introductory price is normally $49.95 for a year subscription. Geoff Rasmussen has provided CCGS with our own discount code that allows a CCGS member to purchase a yearly subscription for ½ price. If this is of interest to you, you may call the CCGS library (360-750-5688) and a librarian, after verifying you are a current member, will give you the code.