CENSATIONAL CENSUS STRATEGIES

Wed, Jul 05, 2017: 11 am-12:30 pm

CCGS Education Center  

The US Federal census and its “little brother,” the state census, are among the major workhorses of genealogical research. But are you getting the most out of them? This Legacy Family Tree webinar presents 20-plus tips for finding missing ancestors and mining the census for more clues for follow-up research.

GOOGLE BOOKS: THE TOOL YOU SHOULD USE EVERY DAY!

Wed, 12 July 2017: 5-6:30 pm

CCGS Education Center

Learn how to make the most 25 million digitized and searchable free books full of historical data! This Legacy Family Tree webinar will teach you the best techniques for finding fully digitized books and even translate foreign language volumes from your ancestor’s homeland. We’ll also track down maps, images, photos and more.

TIPS FOR SNAPPING PICS: HOW TO TAKE PERFECT FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS

Fri, 14 Jul 2017: 11 am-12:30 pm

CCGS Education Center   

In this Legacy Family Tree webinar, you’ll learn from professional photographer, Jared Hodges, how to compose and shoot the perfect shot. Proper lighting, the right poses, what to wear, and more will be covered.

ANALYZING DOCUMENTS SPARKS IDEAS FOR FURTHER RESEARCH

Tues, 18 July 2017: 5-6:30 pm

CCGS Education Center

Taking the time to analyze documents for reliability, context and information can provided useful clues. Using these clues to map out a research plan can advance your research.

This Legacy Family Tree webinar is hosted and sponsored by the Board for Certification of Genealogists.

THE FIRELANDS, THE CONNECTICUT WESTERN RESERVE, AND THE OHIO TERRITORY

Wed, 19 July 2017: 11 am – 12:30 pm

CCGS Education Center  

How did the the northeastern lands of Ohio come to be called “The Firelands”, and “The Western Reserve?” This Legacy Family Tree webinar will review these questions and also why “Ohio fever” brought a lot of settlers to the state following the Northwest Ordinance of 1787.

FAMILY HISTORY ADHESIVE: HARNESSING TECHNOLOGY TO BIND FAMILY TIES

Wed, 26 July 2017: 11 am-12:30 pm

CCGS Education Center

In this Legacy Family Tree webinar, you will learn to use the technology to create a strong family narrative together. You’ll leave with a plan for making your family history fun and strengthening your current family relationships using today’s communication and social media tools.

GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR NORWEGIAN RESEARCH

Tues, May 16, 10am-12 noon

Clark County Genealogical Society Education Center

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. While researching her own ancestry, instructor Kathy Solheim has developed disciplines in both search and interpretation of the original Norwegian church parish records.

Classes are $12 for CCGS members and $15 for non-members. Drop-ins welcome on space available basis. To register in advance call the CCGS library, 360-750-5688.

Note: CCGS=Clark County Genealogical Society

717 Grand Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98661-4821

360-750-5688

Public library hours:

Tue-Fri: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Thurs eves: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

2^nd Sat: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

GENEALOGY IN GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS WEBINAR Tues, 18 April 2017: 5-6:30 pm CCGS Education Center

An often under used resource, evidence of kinship abounds in publication such as the Serial Set, American State Papers, and the Territorial Papers. In this Legacy Family Tree webinar, you will explore these publications and discover efficient ways to access them.  This is hosted and sponsored by the Board for Certification of Genealogists.

NEIGHBORHOOD RECONSTRUCTION: EFFECTIVE USE OF LAND USE RECORDS WEBINAR Wed, 19 April 2017: 11 am to 12:30 pm CCGS Education Center

Did you know that you can use USGS topographic maps, tract maps, plat maps, surveys, deeds, census records, and tax lists to reconstruct the neighborhood where your ancestor lived? This Legacy Family Tree Webinar will show you how to plat your ancestor’s land records and discover what unexpected clues might be discovered in the process.

CLASS FOR GENEALOGY SLEUTHS: TIMELINES AND ANALYSIS Tuesday, April 25, 10 a.m. – 12 noon CCGS Education Center Instructor Lethene Parks

You’ve been hot on the trail of an elusive 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.

Lethene Parks, CCGS Library Director, has been a serious genealogist for over 50 years. She loves sharing her knowledge with everyone. Her passion for scholarly research is surpassed only by the thrill of the hunt.

Classes are $12 for CCGS members and $15 for non-members. Drop-ins welcome on space available basis. To register in advance call the CCGS library, 360-750-5688.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING FOR GENEALOGY ENTHUSIASTS Tue, Apr 25, 2017:  7-8:30 pm CCGS Education Center *The McLoughlin Women*

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site’s Assistant Curator, Meagan Huff, will talk about the lives of Marguerite and Eloisa McLoughlin, the wife and daughter of Fort Vancouver’s Chief Factor, Dr. John McLoughlin. Examining the history of the fur trade through the lens of these two local women allows for a new perspective on the history of women in the northwest. Meagan Huff grew up in Vancouver, Washington, and has been at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site since 2010.

FINDING AND USING LAND OWNERSHIP MAPS WEBINAR Wed, 26 Apr 2017 – 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

CCGS Education Center

Land ownership maps in this country are generally focused on the county level. Produced largely in the nineteenth-century in single sheet or atlas format, they were sold by subscription and also developed to commemorate events such as the centennial of the American Revolution. In this Legacy Family Tree webinar find out more about locating property using military maps, city directories and fire insurance maps.

RESEARCHING CRIMINAL RECORDS WEBINAR

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 – 11 a.m. to 12:30 pm

CCGS Education Center

How do you research for your “black sheep” ancestors? This Legacy Family Tree webinar will show how to use specific records available only for those who broke the law. Specific recommendations will be given regarding the methodology of researching such characters in places such as prison records.

CLASS FOR GENEALOGY SLEUTHS: FAMILY SEARCH STRATEGIES Tuesday, May 2, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Instructor Alice Allen

FamilySearch.com is a major go-to site for genealogical research. In addition to continuously adding searchable records, FamilySearch is constantly improving how we access those records. Alice is a “power user” of FamilySearch and will share her insights as to how to make the site “dance” for you.

Clark County Genealogical Society (CCGS)
717 Grand Blvd.
Vancouver, WA 98661-4821
360-750-5688

Clark County Genealogical Society

THIS WEEK AT CCGS
Wednesday, 5pm – webinar (see below)
Thursday, 10am – Scandinavian Focus Group
Friday, 11am – webinar (see below)

SCANDINAVIAN FOCUS GROUP
The Scandinavian Focus group meeting on Thursday, April 13th will have a guest presenter, Fred Hasle. The topic will be Danish genealogy research. He will explore the various resources available for exploring your Danish roots. This should be a very informative presentation. You do not have to be a member of the Focus Group to attend this meeting. Everyone is welcome.

SPRING CLASSES AT CCGS
Fee Classes – $12 for members, $15 for non-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.

CCGS NEWSLETTER
The deadline for the May newsletter is Wednesday, April 19.  If you have something for the newsletter, send an email, with CCGS newsletter in the subject, to allen.alice@gmail.com

LIBRARY TRAINING
Monday, April 24, 10am

Normally we hold our periodic Librarians Training meetings during months with five Mondays. Because the next time this occurs will be Memorial Day, it was decided to move our next training meeting to Monday, April 24th, at 10 a.m. in the CCGS Annex. This meeting is for all current CCGS Librarians as well as anyone who is interested in becoming a Librarian. Presentations are being prepared which will help us all be better librarians, and to better serve those who visit us. Hope to see you there!

CCGS GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday, April 25, 7pm
Meagan Huff – The McLoughlin Women
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site’s Assistant Curator, Meagan Huff, will talk about the lives of Marguerite and Eloisa McLoughlin, the wife and daughter of Fort Vancouver’s Chief Factor, Dr. John McLoughlin.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CCGS MEMBERS

The proposed dues increase of $5 per year was approved by the CCGS members in attendance at the March General Meeting. Thank you for your yes votes and for your continued support of CCGS and its activities.

UPCOMING WEBINARS
Wednesday, April 12, 2017, 5:00pm, CCGS Annex.  Discussion to follow
Your Whiteboard in the Cloud: Trello for Genealogists by Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.
Learn how Trello—a free project management tool—can help you streamline your genealogy projects, tackle your “to-do” lists, and improve your workflow.

Friday, April 14, 2017, 11:00am, CCGS Annex.  Discussion to follow
Complete Photo Restoration in 4 Easy Steps by Eric Basir
Learn how to scan, restore and print a photo like the pros from beginning to end in four basic steps. Audience members are encouraged to send photos from which Eric will choose one to use during this demonstration. Includes scanning and restoration.

Wednesday, April 19, 2017, 11:00am, CCGS Annex.  Discussion to follow
Neighborhood Reconstruction: Effective Use of Land Records by Mary E.V. Hill, MLS, AG
Use USGS topographic maps, tract maps, plat maps, surveys, deeds, census records, and tax lists to reconstruct the neighborhood where your ancestor lived. Plat your ancestor’s land records and discover what unexpected clues might be discovered in the process.

THIS WEEK AT CCGS
Tuesday, 10am – general meeting (see below)
Wednesday, 11am – webinar (see below)
SPRING CLASSES AT CCGS
Fee Classes – $12 for members, $15 for non-members

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.

CCGS GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday, March 28, 10am
“Reflections on Researching A Personal Family History” will be presented by Harold E. Hinds, Jr, Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus of History, presently retired and living in Portland, Oregon, where he volunteers at the Genealogical Forum of Oregon. For many years, he taught an annual course on Genealogy and Family History at the University of Minnesota–Morris. He is the author or editor of 26 volumes on genealogy and family history.
–The presentation will focus on the following: –What Story Should I Tell: the Scope and Design of the Project –Finding Sufficient Information to Justify a Book-Length Personal Family History –It Takes a Village –Getting Organized, So You Can Find the Information You’ve Collected –You Can’t Wish Upon a Star –When One Should Publish

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 29, 2017, 11:00am, CCGS Annex.  Discussion to follow
Introduction to Quaker Genealogy Research by Craig Scott, MA, CG, FUGA
This lecture examines how Quakers created records at the various types of meetings, be they Yearly, Quarterly or Monthly. It examines the types of records, their value to a researcher and where they can be found.

Tuesday, April 5, 2017, 5:00pm, CCGS Annex.  Discussion to follow
Preserve, Share, and Search Your Digital Pictures with Google Photos by Geoff Rasmussen
Got digital images? Get an in-depth look into Google’s newest photo service – Google Photos. Learn best practices for managing, sharing, searching, enhancing, and preserving your digital photos. Learn how to access your collections via your computer, smart phone, or tablet.

Clark County Genealogical Society (CCGS)
717 Grand Blvd.
Vancouver, WA 98661-4821
360-750-5688

Clark County Genealogical Society

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.

BOOK MENDING WORKSHOP
A Half Day workshop has been scheduled for Book Mending.
January 16, 2017      10am-2pm in the Annex.
If you missed the last workshop, please come anyway and we will teach you. You’ll learn how to spot a needed mend before it becomes a repair.  Let’s preserve our Library collection. Led by Linda Dawson.
If you want to see what we are doing log onto  gaylord.com  click resources then Preservation  and ope the pdf  Bookcraft repair manual.

LIBRARY CLOSURES
If you are planning a trip to the library on a day with bad weather, please call the library before you leave home to make sure they are open.  360 750-5688

NEWSPAPER CONTRIBUTIONS TO CCGS
If you have contributed newspapers to CCGS for clipping during the past year, please send an email to Dolly Merrick and Lethene Parks, so you can be recognized for your contributions. Thank you.
Lethene:   lethene @ comcast.net
Dolly:       dolly_m1 @ yahoo.com

LEGACY USERS GROUP
The Legacy group needs a new leader.  They meet on Mondays from 10-12.  If you are interested, please send an email to:
gensoc@ccgs-wa.org