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Heritage Quest Research Library Happy Holidays

by Charles Hansen
Happy Holidays from
Heritage Quest Research Library   As most of you know, this has been a very difficult year for us here at Heritage Quest Research Library.  We appreciate your continued support of our mission to preserve the records of our ancestors and promote an interest in family history.  
We cannot do what we do without you and a physical presence.  I am happy to announce that we have found a space. When we re-open, we will be located in Puyallup, about 2 miles from our former space. We do not have a re-open date as yet, but we are working hard to make it happen soon.   
As you know we are a 100% volunteer staff.  We are looking for additional volunteers to help us make re-opening a reality.  
Are you knowledgeable about computers? Is your background in marketing or promotions?  Do you have the technical knowledge that will keep our new computers up to date and running smoothly?  Do you have a specific area of expertise in your research?  Do you like meeting other people? Are you willing to commit to a few hours each week as a volunteer?  We have many opportunities to meet your talents. 
Please let us know if you would like to join us as we continue our vision to be a premier genealogy resource.  Class is in session!
January 4, 2024
January brings us full circle and our “Beginning Genealogy” class.  Taught by our own local educator Heidi Geise.  We encourage everyone to take this class if you are just beginning your journey or even if you are moderately proficient at doing genealogical research.  There is always something new to learn or be discovered.  When: Thursday, January 4,2024
11:00 AM to NOON PST
Where: ZOOM
 Cost: Free 

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2102 East Main Suite 105
Puyallup, WA
98372-3205

Heritage Quest Research Library Fund Raiser

by Charles Hansen
https://www.yumraising.com/secure/heritageqrl_heritage_quest_research_library6/GloGbr3577/candy Help Heritage Quest Research Library turn Candy into Cash See’s Candy – Yum Raising

You are invited to help Heritage Quest Research Library with their fund raising store-front.
This is an online store that is open for the month of November.  Shipping is free if over $70.  Shipping will start as early as November 10th. 
Proceeds to HQRL average 25% of the purchase price.
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Heritage Quest Research Library
1007 Main St
Sumner, WA 98390-1412

Heritage Quest Research Library Civil War Research

by Charles Hansen
Jean Wilcox Hibben, PhD, MA, is a national speaker and author.  She is a member of DAR and is the current family history consultant for the Corona, CA Family History Center. Jean has over 45 years of research experience and has participated in a number of other society boards.  She writes the “Aunty Jeff” column for the Informer, the newsletter for the Jefferson County NY Genealogical Society. Her website: circlemending.org
Civil War Research:
Learning About Your Union Veteran Ancestor It is easier than ever to get the records of a Civil War ancestor. Basic steps on how to recognize that a person fought in the War Between the States as well as the processes that can be used to determine his regiment and company will be explored.  Also provided: how to access the sources that have the records in the collections or databases.  What researchers can expect to find on the records will be discussed, along with tips on less obvious things to search for in the documents received. These are illustrated by actual copies of Civil War military and pension records. 
Please note that this lecture focuses on Union records.  It will not cover Confederate research.  When:
November 9, 2023
11:00 AM to Noon
Where:
ZOOM
Cost:
Members $20
Non-members $ 25
Sign-up & Pay:
Go to hqrl.com
Go to the HQRL Store 
Be sure to sign in to your account if you are a current member in order to receive the discount. 
A link will be sent to your email 2 days before the class. 
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Sumner, WA 98390-1412

Heritage Quest Research Library Internet Archive for the Family Historian

by Charles Hansen
INTERNET ARCHIVE FOR THE FAMILY HISTORIAN

Wow! Just when you thought you had linked all the genealogical research you could find…Internet Archive came along. Maybe not a new site, but have you used it?  
Here is a free site to make books available for free.  This site includes “government documents, church records, county and state histories, atlases and gazetteers, newspapers, school yearbooks and more.” 
Don’t miss this class! Tina Beaird is the owner of Tamarack Genealogy and is a Genealogy & Local History Librarian at the Plainfield Public Library in Plainfield, Illinois.  Tina holds a Masters of Library and Information Science degree with specialization in Archives/Preservation from Dominican University. She has won multiple research and digitization grants to preserve and digitize historic documents and photographs. Thursday, October 5, 2023
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
ZOOM
$20 Members
$25 Non-members  Go to hqrl.com and click on the HQRL Store
(Sign in as a member to receive the discount.)
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Heritage Quest Research Library The Quest for your English Ancestors

by Charles Hansen
Claire V. Brisson-Banks, BS, MLIS, AG®. CEO of Timeless Genealogies, an ancestral research company.  Ancestral and forensics genealogist, family historian, educator, librarian, international and US lecturer.  She specializes in England, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, U.S., and Canada. 
The Quest for Your English Ancestors
English civil and church records as well as census records make doing research back to 1837 feasible. Pre-1837 requires more skill and a greater knowledge of the large variety of little-known resources to conduct this research, which can bring you back to the 1600’s and beyond.  Adding new internet resources makes this a great experience. 
When:
September 21, 2023
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Where:
Zoom
Cost:
Members $20
Non-Members $25
Deadline to Sign-up
September 19, 2013 Sign-up and Payment

Call (253) 863-1806
         
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1007 Main St
Sumner, WA 98390-1412

Heritage Quest Research Library Needs Your Help!

by Charles Hansen

Heritage Quest Research Library is seeking your help to move forward.
As many of you know, on October 28, 2022, we experienced a devastating fire in the building next door to our library. Because of the smoke damage to our space, we had to remove the entire contents of our library. The books and shelving units have been through an ionization/cleaning process and are ready for us to reopen at any time.

Because of the fire, the building owner is required to do major restoration and seismic upgrades to the building that will take many months to complete. We are and have been looking for a space for many months now.

One of the major stumbling blocks to our search, is the cost per square foot, to lease a unit large enough to accommodate the library, bookstore, classroom and office space. We will be required to double the rate we were paying before the fire.

We hope that you will consider our plight and feel the need to HELP.
You can find the GoFundMe page for Heritage Quest Research Library by clicking on the link below. We sincerely Thank you for considering our request.

Click Here for the GoFundMe page

Heritage Quest Research Library Deacon John Doane Ancestry

by Charles Hansen
Steven W. Morrison, MPA is the past-president of the Puget Sound Chapter of Association of Professional Genealogists and the Olympia Genealogical Society. You can find more about Steven at https://stevenwmorrison.com 
Likely English Ancestry of Deacon John Doane of Plymouth & Eastham, Massachusetts Follow the trials and tribulations of a small group of dedicated family researchers who set out to identify the ancestor of Deacon John Doane. While his activities in the Plymouth Colony are well documented, the Deacon’s life in his mother country was a complete mystery.  Over decades, plausible theories were researched and eventually discarded as dead ends. Then the release of online records resulted in a wave of new discoveries. Comparative analysis from both sides of the pond eventually proved that a candidate from London, England was likely the youthful Deacon. A case study for anyone with a lost New England ancestor.  When:  August 10, 2023

11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Where:  ZOOM

Cost: $20 Members
          $25 Non-Members Sign up and payment:
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Be sure to sign in as a member first to get the member discount. OR
Mail to: HQRL
1007 Main Street
Sumner, WA 98390
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Heritage Quest Research Library DNA Tools

by Charles Hansen
DNA TOOLS (Emphasis on Ancestry’s Tools) Discussion and examples of several tools that are currently available to assist you in using your DNA results to advance your genealogy research. Tools that will be discussed will include DNA Painter, Ancestry’s matches, and groups, and ThruLines
Do you have matches on Ancestry that do not have a tree or the tree is private? We will walk you through how you can use the data with others to help identify the possible relationship/DNA connection.  JUDY LINE Judy has been doing genealogy for over 30 years.  She holds several certificates from the National Institute for Genealogical Studies, and Boston University. Judy has completed DNA courses presented by Blaine Bettinger and Diahan Southard. Although not an expert, she has a good grasp of the concepts.
Judy holds membership in: Ohio Genealogical Association, Lake County Genealogical Association, Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society, Utah Genealogical Association, NEHGS, NGS and others. Currently, she is a Management Team member for Heritage Quest Research Library and a member of the TPCGS Board.  August 3, 2023

Zoom

11:00 am to 12:00 pm Cost: $20.00 members
$25.00 non-members Go to hqrl.com 
HQRL Store and sign up online
Be sure to sign into your account to receive the member discount.

Don’t forget our other upcoming classes: 
August 10, 2023 with Steven Morrison
Case Study: Finding English Ancestor
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Heritage Quest Research Library Picnic

by Charles Hansen
We’re having a Picnic and You’re invited!   Heritage Quest Research Library
is having a summer gathering and picnic.  We miss all of you and this is a great opportunity to gather together, talk genealogy, play games, share stories and just have fun. 
It’s also a great opportunity to find out what’s happening with the library and share your thoughts and ideas for the future.
Come play some games; Croquet, Corn Hole, Bowling, Horseshoes, Lawn Darts. We’ll even have a balloon race and a photo booth.  You might win a prize!
Bring your favorite side dish or salad to share, something to drink and a comfortable lawn chair.  
We will provide the hotdogs, buns and condiments along with plates and utensils. Friday
July 21, 2023
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Loyalty Park 
1400 Park Street
Sumner, WA 98390 RSVP to research@hqrl.com
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