Category Archives: Z-2017 Past Meetings & Seminars

Lower Columbia Gen Society News

by Charles Hansen

LOCOL

History for Genealogists

How to use historical societies

Please join us for this great presentation by

    HANNAH ALLAN, A byu FAMILY HISTORY AND GENEALOGY GRADUATE, AND CURRENTLY ON SITE GENEALOGIST FOR THE OREGON HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN PORTLAND, AMONG MANY OTHER PAST AND CURRENT GENEALOGY RELATED ACTIVITIES.

LOWER COLUMBIA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~walcolgs/

SOMERSET RETIREMENT APARTMENTS

2025 TIBBETTS DRIVE, LONGVIEW

DINING ROOM      7:00 PM   Feb 9, 2017

VISITORS ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.

 

Skagit Valley Genealogical Society Seminar O CANADA!

by Charles Hansen

 

The Skagit Valley Genealogical Society invites you to join us for a special heritage weekend during the Tulip Festival.

O CANADA!
CHILDREN OF A COMMON MOTHER:
Heritage Weekend & Genealogy Seminar – April 21-23, 2017

On-line registration on the SVGS website  ( skagitvalleygenealogy.org ) is now open! Tuition payment by PayPal is also now available through SVGS’ website.

Or if you wish to mail a check: Print a copy of the brochure* with the registration form cut out the form, include a check, and mail it to:

SVGS, PO Box 722, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

*The brochure is designed for 8.5×14″ format but you can use 8.5×11″ paper but select “shrink to fit the page” before printing.

Questions? genealogy0715@gmail.com

Join us for a fabulous Genealogy Weekend shared with our Canadian Cousins! Sign up early, space will be limited.

See you there!
SVGS Seminar Committee

 

German Interest Group of The Eastside Genealogical Society Meeting

by Charles Hansen

The German Interest Group of The Eastside Genealogical Society will meet on Friday, February 3, 2017, 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. For more information, kindly visit our website at https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/  .   Visitors are always welcome at our meetings.

 

Topic: “What I Wish I Had Known  . . . before I started researching my ancestors.  Members of our group will share their experiences and  lessons learned researching their Germanic ancestors, about citing their sources, the importance of locating original documentation, the confusion of multiple marriages, the need for continuous learning, researching extended family, the importance of understanding law, the importance of location, the importance of siblings and understanding time periods.  Come learn from experienced genealogists sharing their adventures.

 

Olympia Genealogical Society Spring Seminar

by Charles Hansen

Olympia Genealogical Society’s spring seminar will be Saturday, April 8 at Capital Event Center, Tumwater WA

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN   see notice and form at our website  ( http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~waogs )

Seminar Brochure and Registration Form 2017seminarbrochure
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THANK YOU   Joyce Ogden, publicity

Joyce T. Ogden             jtogden@comcast.net

Eastside Genealogical Society meeting February 9, 2017

by Charles Hansen

The Eastside Genealogical Society will meet on Thursday, February 9, 2017 in the Bellevue Regional Library (Room 1), 1111 – 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 at 7 pm, with doors opening at 6:30 pm for networking.

Topic: WikiTree is a free, shared social networking genealogy website that allows users individually to research and contribute to their own personal family trees, while building and collaborating on a singular worldwide family tree within the same system.  Come learn about this useful website.

 

Also see our website for FREE genealogical help and other Special Interest Group meetings. Visitors are always welcome at all meetings. www.eastsidegenealogicalsociety.com

 

Seattle Genealogical Society News

by Charles Hansen

BOARD CERTIFICATION DISCUSSION GROUP

Last Chance to sign up! What is the process for becoming a certified genealogist? Join a facilitated discussion group to discuss the portfolio requirements, the process, and why apply at all! SGS members given priority. Cost is free. Contact Jill Morelli at jkmorelli@gmail.com for more information.

DON’T YOU HATE IT WHEN THAT HAPPENS?
 YOU CAN CALL FIRST

It’s unfortunate, but occasionally due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, and with very little notice,  the SGS Library may be closed during its normal hours of operation of Tuesday thru Saturday 10am-3pm and Sunday 1pm-5pm.

Now you can call first to check the status.  SGS has a new phone system and has established a procedure that all unforeseen closures  will be announced on an outgoing phone message. So you are invited to call the Library at 206.522.8658 before heading out.

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Northeast Washington Genealogical Society meeting February 8, 2017.

by Charles Hansen

The next Northeast Washington Genealogical Society meetings are on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. 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.

Sue Richart, long-time NeWGS member and frequent presenter will share information she has gleaned from “The WPA Historical Records Survey: A Guide to the Unpublished Inventories, Indexes, and Transcripts” which began in 1936.  During its existence, the HRS produced thirty-four publications for Washington State. Sue will explain the impact the Historical Records Survey had on where material ended up and why it may have genealogical significance for researchers in all states.

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

For our afternoon session Don McConnell, a NeWGS favorite Civil War historian will come and speak on a unique project he has been working on. Specifically he will share about resources that have recently become available on-line regarding deserters from the US Army to Confederate forces in Texas.

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

Puget Sound Genealogical Society January Meeting

by Charles Hansen

 

Puget Sound Genealogical Society

Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Sylvan Way Library, 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, WA 98310

 

“Difficult Women: How Women’s Name Changes Confound Our Research”

 

Free program: Janet Camarata will teach us strategies and techniques, using case studies, to correctly identify our difficult to find and understand female ancestors. Janet’s talk precedes the monthly meeting of the Puget Sound Genealogical Society. Visitors are welcome to attend the lecture and stay for the business meeting. For more information call Genealogy Center during library hours: 360 475-9172.

 

 

Heritage Quest Research Library January Seminars

by Charles Hansen

January 2017

As a courtesy, please do not wear perfume or heavy cologne to class.

Due to the possibility of inclement weather, please include your phone number when making a reservation.

Tuesday, January 17th 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. $15.00

Surname Distribution Maps with Janet O’Conor Camarata

Though this class will focus on the Germanic area of Europe, where our family surnames appear, these maps are available for other countries as well. Surname maps are created from population lists, e.g. censuses, electoral rolls, taxation records and telephone directories. The maps “graphically display locations where surnames occurred at different periods.” The location can be a starting point for research in the birth country.

 

Saturday, January 21st 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. $15.00

Adoption – Secrets Revealed with Dee Haviland Fournier

Adoption records are often marked closed or sealed. Yet, they may contain the secret to your identity. Do you want to find your birth parents or help someone find theirs? Are you a birth parent looking for your child? Are you doing family history and find an adoption in your family? This class will help you get started.

 

 Saturday, January 28th   1:00 –3:00   FREE

This is an all new class for 2017.

“Beginning Family History Research,” 

with Dee Haviland Fournier

Join Dee in a FREE class and learn how to begin the search for your family history. You will learn how to find and use birth, marriage, and death records, along with a discussion on how to use census records to further your research and some genealogy hints. Everyone is welcome and you may attend this class as many times as you like.

Tuesday, January 31st 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. $15.00

The ABC’s OF DNA with Janet O’Conor Camarata

What is DNA? What types of DNA tests are used for genealogy? What are the strengths and weaknesses of various companies? How do I know which test to take? If you have asked yourself these questions, then this presentation is for you. This class is designed to answer questions using a non-technical genealogy-oriented approach.

 

*3 ways to sign-up:*

1. In person at HQRL, 1007 S. Main St., Sumner, WA. The sign-up notebook is at the Front Desk.

2. E-mail HQRLinfo@gmail.com  provide name, telephone number and your HQRL membership number, if you are a member.

3. Telephone HQRL at 253-863-1806 between 10:00 am – 4 pm, Monday
through Saturday. Provide you name, telephone number and HQRL membership number, if you are a member.

Alice Whitman Chapter DAR January Meeting

by Charles Hansen

 

Saturday – 21 Jan 2017

ALICE WHITMAN CHAPTER

DAR is “Historic Preservation – Education – Patriotism”

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1115 13th St, Clarkston WA

Potluck at 12:00 Noon —  Please bring salad or dessert

Meeting begins at 1 p.m

More information on January and February meetings

20170121 – AWC DAR – Jan 2017 mtg announcement final