*2 ways to sign-up:*
1. In person at HQRL, 1007 S. Main St., Sumner, WA.
2. 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.
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.
October is Family History Month and HQRL is celebrating in a big way with 3 days of Autumn Quest and 3 NEW classes.
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October
Autumn Quest
If you are unable to attend Saturday’s Seminar,
you may still register for the Friday and Saturday classes.
Please note the change of instructor at this class and HQRL hours.
Friday, October 7th, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. $15.00
“Resources to Tap into Washington State from the Comfort of Your Home,” with Janet O’Conor Camarata at HQRL
Washington State is digitized! Come and learn about the many resources available. This will cover more than Washington state ancestors. HQRL is open 10:00 – 4:00 p.m. It will remain open for Seminar attendees. 4 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 8th, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ($60.00 includes lunch), “Enriching Research through Library Sources,” with Curt B. Wicher, (held at the Emerald Queen Ballroom & Conference Center). No walk-ins.
Please note the change of HQRL hours.
Sunday, October 9th, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. $15.00
“Hidden Treasures at HQRL,” with Dee Haviland Fournier at HQRL
A gold-mine tour explore the books, microforms, compact disk, and other non-database resources available at HQRL. HQRL will be open from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for Seminar attendees.
Back to our classes at HQRL. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thursday, October 20st, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. $15.00
“The Palatines. Who are they? And why should you care! with Jim Johnson.
Jim will answer the burning question –What is a Palatine? He will explore where they came from, where they settled and how you can find lists of Palatine names and information about these German and/or Irish ancestors. Yes, he said, “IRISH.” He will also discuss resources you can use to make your Palatine connection. Join Jim for this informative class.
An additional class:
Tuesday, October 25th, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. $15.00
Voices From the Past: Researching Old Letters and Diaries with Janet O’Conor Camarata $15.00
Old letters, diaries, journals and other handwritten items are primary sources of genealogical information and an can offer an intimate look into the hearts and minds of our ancestors. They offer valuable, exciting and sometimes challenging opportunities for discovering missing pieces to the family puzzle, giving valuable clues of where to look next. Learn tips on what to look for, what questions to ask, tools for transcribing, how to archive and organize the gems we have hidden in our family papers.
Saturday, October 29th, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm $15.00
“How to find your Revolutionary War Ancestor in 90 Minutes” with Ann Crawford.
Ann is currently serving as DAR Registrar for the Mary Bell Chapter in Tacoma. She will talk about the Revolutionary War, Patriots and Posers. More information to follow.
Saturday, November 5th, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $15.00 (The HQRL library will open at 9:00 a .m. for this event.)
Steven Morrison will present this special event.
The Quakers are coming! The Quakers are coming!
Join us as we learn about the Quakers in this two topic event. There will be a short break between classes.
Simply Amazing – US Quaker Records on Ancestry .com
The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) was one of the largest religions in colonial America. Finding a Quaker ancestor may open multiple brick walls. Learn the basics of Quaker church records and discover how rich these records are for your genealogical research.
Irish Friends Migration to Pennsylvania – Uncovering an Ulster Family Story
Did you know that the Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) were one of three major religions in America prior to the revolution? While small in numbers, the travels of the Irish Friends are so well documented they provide a migration template for English-speaking nonconformists.
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Thursday, November 17th, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. FREE “Beginning Family History Research,” with Dee Haviland Fournier
Join Dee in a FREE class and learn about Heritage Quest Research Library (HQRL). This class will help you in the search for your ancestors, by learning 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 as many times as you like.
No classes during the month of December.
*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 <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 your name, telephone number and HQRL membership number, if you are a member.
Upcoming Classes for Heritage Quest Research Library
September – November 2016
Tuesday, September 13th 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. $15.00 “Capturing Our Stories: Using Artifacts and Photos as Writing Prompts,” with Janet O’Conor Camarata
Family artifacts and photographs each come with a story or a memory. Learn an easy way to use photos and artifacts to write short, simple essays, profiles, narratives or descriptions. Each story can be shared with family and friends, by email or print, individually or compiled into a collection later or as a digital story.
Wednesday, September 21th, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. FREE “Beginning Family History Research,” with Dee Haviland Fournier
Join Dee in a FREE class and learn about Heritage Quest Research Library (HQRL). This class will help you in the search for your ancestors, by learning 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 as many times as you like.
Autumn Quest
Heritage Quest Research Library’s Special Event
Saturday, October 8th, 2016 at the
The Emerald Queen Ballroom & Conference Center
5580 Pacific Highway East
Fife, Washington
8:00 a.m. (registration begins) – 4:30 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Curt B. Witcher,
Genealogy Center Manager for Allen County Public Library
His topics for the day include: “Effective Use of the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center,” “Doing Effective Genealogical Research in Libraries,” “Mining the Mother Lode: Using Periodical Literature for Genealogical Research,” and “Finding the World with WorldCat.”
$60.00 includes Saturday seminar, catered lunch, snacks, water and non-alcoholic drinks.
(No outside food or drink is allowed at this venue.)
Please check our website (hqrl.com) for further information on Friday and Sunday events, registration, directions and accommodations.
Questions may be e-mailed to: booksalesmanager@HQRL.com
Note this is a NEW E-Mail Address
The last day of registration is Friday, September 30th at 1:00 p.m. Sorry, N0 WALK-INS on Saturday!
(HQRL will be open for extended hours for seminar attendees on Friday until 7:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Upcoming Classes at HQRL
August, 2016
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As a courtesy, please do not wear perfume or strong cologne.
August 16th, Tuesday 6:00 – 8:00 P.M., $15.00
Getting Started with Legacy Family Tree with Jim Johnson Jim will explain how to set up your family file and how to input your information properly. If you have Legacy installed on a laptop, you are invited to bring it and follow along with the lesson.
August 22nd, Monday 1:00 -3:00 P.M., $15.00
Researching Land Records with Carolyn Harkness
“…beginning at the old oak tree, on the banks of the Salix Creek, thence southwest 45 degrees, 30 chains to the big rock……” Carolyn will describe various land records and where to find them, including the Metes and Bounds System of the original colonies. She will provide protractors whereby students will plat a land description. She will also discuss the Rectangular Survey system, which is the primary survey method in the United States. Join us for this learning experience!
August 30th, Tuesday 6:00 – 8:00 P.M., $15.00
Roots Magic (A repeat) with Dee Haviland Fournier Join Dee for a Beginner’s Class in Roots Magic. If you are thinking about buying Roots Magic or have the software and don’t know where to begin this class will help you get started. It is focused on the Main Menu and the Tool Bar. We will cover as much as time allows. If you have the program loaded on your laptop, you might want to bring it with you.
*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 <HQRLinfo@
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 your name, telephone number and HQRL membership number, if
you are a member.
Mark your calendars! It’s a busy month at HQRL!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 <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 your name, telephone number and HQRL membership number, if you are a member.
Don’t forget to register for:
HQRL
Book Sale
Friday, July 15th
12:00 (Noon) – 8:00 p.m.
Members Only
Sorry – No pre-Sales!
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Everyone is invited!
Saturday, July 16th
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Don’t forget our Ancestry Class
Tuesday, July 12th 1:00 -3:00 $15.00
Upcoming Classes at HQRL
July, 2016
As a courtesy, please do not wear perfume or cologne.
July 8th, Friday 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. $15.00
Genealogy Software Options and Using Gedcom Files
with Jim Johnson
Jim will discuss the future of Family Tree Maker, give an overview of Legacy Family Tree and Roots Magic software. He will explain how to move your files from Family Tree Maker to another program. Along with how to make Gedcom files and how to use them. Join Jim for this new class.
As a follow up to this class a Legacy Family Tree class will be held Tuesday, August 16th, 6-8pm $15.00 and a Roots Magic class on Tuesday, August 30th, 6-8pm $15.00. Be sure to mark your calendars.
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As a courtesy, please do not wear perfume or cologne.
July 12th, Tuesday 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. $15.00
Digging Deeper with Ancestry.com and Google
with Jim Johnson
Jim will demonstrate how to use Ancestry and Google more effectively. Narrowing your search down with special terms can greatly increase your chance of successful results.
As a courtesy, please do not wear perfume or cologne.
July 22nd, Friday 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. $15.00
Researching in Pennsylvania
with Jim Johnson
If you had ancestors who settled in Pennsylvania, you don’t want to miss this class. We will cover all types of records and where to find them. We will provide a list of websites and records that will help you in your research. Come and Join us!
As a courtesy, please do not wear perfume or cologne.
July 25th, Monday 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. $15.00
Using Facebook & Social Media to Advance your Genealogy Research
with Dee Haviland Fournier
One of the most exciting additions to genealogy research is the use of Social Media. Learn how to connect with family and friends, as well as people with similar interests. The focus on the class will be how to use Facebook to advance your research, while maintaining your privacy. Pinterest and Twitter will also be discussed.
*3 ways to sign-up:*
To all HQRL Members and friends