ELECTIONS – MAY 21
The SKCGS Nominations Committee is pleased to announce the following candidates for election at the May 21 Annual Membership Meeting:

For Vice President: Alexis Scholz – Alexis is currently SKCGS Vice President and has agreed to stand for election. This year, she’s involved with the Five-year Planning project and has done a presentation on wills and probate for the SKCGS General Meeting.
For Secretary: Melanie Hinds – Melanie currently assists SKCGS with calendaring activities and moderating the society’s community forum on Groups.io. She regularly participates in SKCGS general meetings, SIGs and chats via Zoom from her residence in Illinois.

Nominations are still open and will remain so up to the election on May 21. To nominate someone, please contact m.strickland@skcgs.org.

MAY – EARLY JUNE 2022 MEETINGS & EVENTS

Be in the know! Receive notices for our virtual meetings, as well as the latest genealogy news and tips, by subscribing (free) to the online group at https://skcgs.groups.io

Skcgs.groups.io is the SKCGS online discussion and collaboration arena where:

• we communicate and share information with each other
• other than your email, you are not required to provide personal information
• you can unsubscribe at any time

PROGRAM UPDATES

• All meetings are virtual except the in-person Research Group
• Live transcription (captioning) is available during our Zoom meetings by request

Tuesday, May 3, 2022, 6:30pm PT
SKCGS Board of Directors Meeting (virtual)
All SKCGS members are invited to attend; only Officers and Directors may vote. Write to Board@skcgs.org for the meeting link.

Friday, May 6, 2022, 12:30 – 2:30 pm PT
EGS German Interest Group: “Separating Same Name Ancestors with German Parish Records” by Carol Whitton CG^® 
Do parish records contain elements to help distinguish same name persons? These may include witnesses, occupations, parents’ names or a combination.
Visitors welcome and can request Zoom link no later than May 4^th at https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/contact/

Saturday, May 7, 2022, 10:00am – 12:00pm PT
Family Tree Maker Users Group (virtual)
Question & Answer. Each month, we will learn about using the features of FTM. Go to https://skcgs.groups.io/g/FTMUG for meeting link, meeting reminders and discussion.

Monday, May 9, 2022 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Genetic Genealogy/DNA Interest Group (virtual)
Keeping Track of DNA Matches
On a tree? In your genealogy database? Spreadsheet? Specialty software? Join for meeting invitations and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Genetic-Genealogy

Monday, May 16, 2022 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT

Technical User Group (virtual)
Leveraging Ancestry, FamilySearch and one more site
See: The Power of One Little Detail:

https://skcgs.blogspot.com/2022/02/the-power-of-one-little-detail.html  
The Power of Three: https://skcgs.blogspot.com/2020/10/the-power-of-three.html
TUG is for sharing knowledge and learning about technology tools, media, apps and websites. Join for meeting invitations and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/TUG

Friday, May 20, 2022, 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Research Group (in-person)
For SKCGS members
Kent Family History Center 12817 SE 256th St., Kent, WA
Seating is limited
RSVP REQUIRED to Winona at w.laird@skcgs.org

Saturday, May 21, 2022, 9:30am PT social time; 10:00am – 11:30am PT program
SKCGS Annual General Membership Meeting (virtual)
Election of officers followed by
Julie Miller “Carriers of News and Knowledge – Using the Records of the U.S. Postal Service”
Post Office records are full of genealogical riches. This lecture will discuss Post Office records, their contents, and how to access these underutilized records.

 Julie Miller, holds Certified Genealogist and Certified Genealogical Speaker credentials and is a fellow of the National Genealogical Society. She is a full-time professional researcher, speaker, and writer who lives in Colorado. Her articles have appeared in the NGSQ and NGS Magazine. Julie was the NGS interim Education Manager (2018). She was a member of the NGS conference committee for fourteen years and a volunteer at NARA-Denver for twenty-one years.

REGISTER IN ADVANCE
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom
Save the email – it contains your link to join the meeting
Link to register for this meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkce6sqzstHNKOBFQRjFj8YgMLHRfUrF4z

Monday, May 23, 2022 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Genealogy Chat (virtual)
Meet up and chat about genealogy subjects and topics. We have no agenda; we just like one another! For meeting invitations and discussion, join https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Society

Friday, June 3, 2022, 12:30 – 2:30 pm PT
EGS German Interest Group: 
“Mapping: Genealogy and Data Visualization, how to “see” your research roadblock with new eyes” by Annette Adams, a reference consultant at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Learn how to use maps and data visualization to better understand research obstacles and discover new strategies to answer those difficult questions. A case study will demonstrate how different “mapping” types can be employed to solve smaller data problems which are not readily visible. Visitors welcome and can request Zoom link no later than June 1^st at:
https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/contact/  

Saturday, June 4, 2022, 10:00am – 12:00pm PT
Family Tree Maker Users Group (virtual)
Question & Answer. Each month, we will learn about using the features of FTM. Go to https://skcgs.groups.io/g/FTMUG for meeting link, meeting reminders and discussion.

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MEMBERSHIP:  We welcome guests to our meetings and special interest groups, which are free. Naturally we hope that visitors will want to become members. Support like yours helps us to educate and engage with our community to foster interest in family and local history. Regarding our programs, even if and when we can meet again in person, we will continue with some virtual programs. You can find more information about membership at our website at http://skcgs.org/membership.

You are receiving this email because you have attended a SKCGS meeting and indicated you would like to receive periodic notice of events. If you would like to be removed from our list and stop receiving emails from us, send an email to skcgsfriends+unsubscribe@skcgs.org.

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SOUTH KING COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 582
AUBURN, WASHINGTON 98071-0582 

Last call to speak your mind in the SKCGS Five-Year Planning Survey
The survey is open through this coming Sunday, April 3. We would love to hear from you.

Survey link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYDFqKnyIfzbULfx_RQ93nsyPMw0qTGrrXV0CEWXTtlFIaYw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Board Nominations and Election
At the May General Membership Meeting, SKCGS will hold its annual election for the positions of Vice President and Secretary. Board members must be SKCGS members in good standing for one year prior to the election and agree to serve a two-year term starting June 1, 2022. Alexis Scholz is currently Vice President and has agreed to stand for election to the position. We want to thank Linda Blais, outgoing Secretary, for keeping us organized and taking meeting minutes the past two years. If you want to learn more about either position or have a nomination, please contact MaryLynn at m.strickland@skcgs.org.  

APRIL – EARLY MAY 2022 MEETINGS & EVENTS

Be in the know! Receive notices for our virtual meetings, as well as the latest genealogy news and tips, by subscribing (free) to the online group at https://skcgs.groups.io

Skcgs.groups.io is the SKCGS online discussion and collaboration arena where:

• we communicate and share information with each other
• other than your email, you are not required to provide personal information
• you can unsubscribe at any time

PROGRAM UPDATES

• All meetings are virtual
• Live transcription (captioning) is available during our Zoom meetings by request
• CANCELED – April’s in-person Research Group

Saturday, April 2, 2022, 10:00am – 12:00pm PT
Family Tree Maker Users Group (virtual)
Topic: adding and linking media and how it affects the space used on your computer. Go to https://skcgs.groups.io/g/FTMUG for meeting link, meeting reminders and discussion.

Tuesday, April 5, 2022, 6:30pm PT
SKCGS Board of Directors Meeting (virtual)
All SKCGS members are invited to attend; only Directors may vote. Write to Board@skcgs.org for the meeting link.

Monday, April 11, 2022 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Genetic Genealogy/DNA Interest Group (virtual)
Ancestry.com Thrulines
Let’s explore using Ancestry’s Thrulines strategically while avoiding the pitfalls. This group is for genealogists who use DNA data as part of their research. Join for meeting invitations and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Genetic-Genealogy

Saturday, April 16, 2022, 9:30am PT social time; 10:00am – 11:30am PT program
SKCGS General Meeting (virtual)
Kate Eakman presents “Adding Historical Context to your Genealogy Research: A Hands-on Approach”
Adding historical context to our genealogical research makes it richer, more interesting, and helps to explain some of the changes in our families. But if you aren’t a historian how do you know when there is an opportunity for adding history to our research? And how do you find the answers? In this class, we will discuss how history and genealogy are the same things. We will learn how to ask the questions that lead to historical discoveries, and finally, we will discover how to find the answers to our questions.

 Kate Eakman holds an MA in History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with additional graduate work in history and education. Before embarking on her career as a professional genealogist, Kate spent 20 years as a college history professor. Today she is the British Empire Team Manager and a Senior Genealogist for Salt Lake City-based Legacy Tree Genealogists. Kate lives in Gresham, Oregon. She and her husband have a retired racehorse named Leon and a mustang named Gwen. The four of them provide opportunities for disadvantaged children to experience a very large animal up close and in person.

REGISTER IN ADVANCE
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom
Save the email – it contains your link to join the meeting
Link to register for this meeting: 
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0qfu2ppz4iHtMYxNjHR2qTEWxEexYobly2

Monday, April 18, 2022 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT

Technical User Group (virtual)
WikiTree

This month we’ll learn about WikiTree. TUG is for sharing knowledge and learning about technology tools, media, apps and websites. Join for meeting invitations and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/TUG

Monday, April 25, 2022 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Genealogy Chat (virtual)
Meet up and chat about genealogy subjects and topics. We have no agenda; we just like one another! For meeting invitations and discussion, join https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Society

Tuesday, May 3, 2022, 6:30pm PT
SKCGS Board of Directors Meeting (virtual)
SKCGS Board Meeting. All SKCGS members are invited to attend; only Directors may vote. Write to Board@skcgs.org for the meeting link.

Friday, May 6, 2022, 12:30 – 2:30 pm PT
EGS German Interest Group: “Separating Same Name Ancestors with German Parish Records” by Carol Whitton CG^® 
Do parish records contain elements to help distinguish same name persons? These may include witnesses, occupations, parents’ names or a combination.
Visitors welcome and can request Zoom link no later than May 4^th at https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/contact/  

Saturday, May 7, 2022, 10:00am – 12:00pm PT
Family Tree Maker Users Group (virtual)
Question & Answer. Each month, we will learn about using the features of FTM. Go to https://skcgs.groups.io/g/FTMUG for meeting link, meeting reminders and discussion.


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MEMBERSHIP:  We welcome guests to our meetings and special interest groups, which are free. Naturally we hope that visitors will want to become members. Support like yours helps us to educate and engage with our community to foster interest in family and local history. Regarding our programs, even if and when we can meet again in person, we will continue with some virtual programs. You can find more information about membership at our website at http://skcgs.org/membership.

You are receiving this email because you have attended a SKCGS meeting and indicated you would like to receive periodic notice of events. If you would like to be removed from our list and stop receiving emails from us, send an email to skcgsfriends+unsubscribe@skcgs.org.

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SOUTH KING COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 582
AUBURN, WASHINGTON 98071-0582 

The Board of Directors of the South King County Genealogical Society (Washington State) invites you to take part in forming our five-year plan as we evaluate the ways we serve you and our communities.  Both members and non-members are welcome to participate.

• Just click the link included at the end of this email to open and then fill out the survey.
• If you have problems with the survey, please let us know by sending a note to this email box.
• This survey is anonymous unless you choose to add your name or contact information at the end of the survey.

Thank you for your participation.

The SKCGS 5-Year Planning Committee
Survey link:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYDFqKnyIfzbULfx_RQ93nsyPMw0qTGrrXV0CEWXTtlFIaYw/viewform?usp=sf_link

RootsTech 2022 is here! Enjoy the world’s largest family history conference March 3 – 5, 2022, all virtual and free of charge
Get started athttps://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/home

Would you like to discuss and share your RootsTech discoveries with us? We have a communication forum set up just for that purpose at https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Conferences. To make best use of the group, mention your RootsTech display name so that people can find you and create a connection. To participate, click the Join button, and then remember to click reply and send (add no text) the email probe from Groups.io. If Groups.io asks you to login, you don’t need a password! Just click “send me a link” — and then click that link.

A Special Invite for You Is Just Around the Corner

Spring is not far away and with its arrival, the SKCGS Planning Committee will be emailing the society’s planning survey to both members as well as non-members who attend our sessions. This will be your chance to tell us about your interests and talents and where you would like to see your society go and grow. Watch for more information as spring draws closer …

MARCH – EARLY APRIL 2022 MEETINGS & EVENTS

Be in the know! Receive notices for our virtual meetings, as well as the latest genealogy news and tips, by subscribing (free) to the online group at https://skcgs.groups.io

Skcgs.groups.io is the SKCGS online discussion and collaboration arena where:

• we communicate and share information with each other
• other than your email, you are not required to provide personal information
• you can unsubscribe at any time

PROGRAM UPDATES

• All meetings except the Research Group are virtual
• Live transcription (captioning) is available during our Zoom meetings by request
• CANCELED – Family Tree Maker Interest Group March 5, 2022 meeting – no meeting this month so that you may spend time at the RootsTech conference

Monday, March 14, 2022 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Genetic Genealogy/DNA Interest Group (virtual)
MyHeritage DNA Tools
MyHeritage provides useful tools to those who have tested or uploaded their DNA to that site, and linked their kit to a tree. How can these tools help your research? This group is for genealogists who use DNA data as part of their research. Join for meeting invitations and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Genetic-Genealogy

Friday, March 18, 2022, 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Research Group (in-person)
For SKCGS members
Kent Family History Center 12817 SE 256th St., Kent, WA
Seating is limited
RSVP REQUIRED to Winona at w.laird@skcgs.org

Saturday, March 19, 2022, 9:30am PT social time; 10:00am – 11:30am PT program
SKCGS General Meeting (virtual)
Alexis Hacker Scholz presents “The Riches of Probate”
Many genealogy researchers are familiar with the concept of wills and identification of heirs when someone dies. But the probate process can produce other records that are equally valuable. While including wills, the focus of this presentation is to shed light on the range of probate records and illustrate how they can enrich your research.

Alexis Hacker Scholz fell in love with genealogy while sitting at the feet of her Great-Aunt Bess, guardian and storyteller of her maternal family lore. Raised in a military family, Alexis has lived throughout the United States as well as in Turkey. Her career in information has included newspapers, magazines, technical writing, and the internet. When not researching or writing, you can find her in the garden, the kitchen, or project room, and always with a book and her animals at hand. She currently serves as vice president for the South King County Genealogical Society.

REGISTER IN ADVANCE
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom
Save the email – it contains your link to join the meeting
Link to register:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkd-qprzIiE93I2y9rODWrrtIHy7vw9f6g

Monday, March 21, 2022 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT

Technical User Group (virtual)
Charting with LucidChart for Genealogy

Carol Friedel will demonstrate LucidChart. TUG is for sharing knowledge and learning about technology tools, media, apps and websites. Join for meeting invitations and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/TUG

Monday, March 28, 2022 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Genealogy Chat (virtual)
Meet up and chat about genealogy subjects and topics. We have no agenda; we just like one another! For meeting invitations and discussion, join https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Society

Friday, April 1, 2022, 12:30pm – 2:30 pm PT
EGS German Interest Group: “Useful Tools for those with German Ancestors” by Dana Palmer, CG^®, CGL^(SM)
You don’t have to be a German expert to read your German ancestors’ records. This presentation shows online resources that can help you be successful and most of them are free to use. Visitors welcome and can request Zoom link no later than March 30th at https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/contact/

Saturday, April 2, 2022, 10:00am – 12:00pm PT
Family Tree Maker Users Group (virtual)
Question & Answer. Each month, we will learn about using the features of FTM. Go to https://skcgs.groups.io/g/FTMUG for meeting link, meeting reminders and discussion.

Tuesday, April 5, 2022, 6:30pm PT
SKCGS Board of Directors Meeting (virtual)
SKCGS Board Meeting. All SKCGS members are invited to attend; only Directors may vote. Write to Board@skcgs.org for the meeting link.



MEMBERSHIP:  We welcome guests to our meetings and special interest groups, which are free. Naturally we hope that visitors will want to become members. Support like yours helps us to educate and engage with our community to foster interest in family and local history. Regarding our programs, even if and when we can meet again in person, we will continue with some virtual programs. You can find more information about membership at our website at http://skcgs.org/membership.

You are receiving this email because you have attended a SKCGS meeting and indicated you would like to receive periodic notice of events. If you would like to be removed from our list and stop receiving emails from us, send an email to skcgsfriends+unsubscribe@skcgs.org.

Like – Facebook :: Subscribe – Blog :: Follow – Twitter :: Website – SKCGS.org :: Member support – info@skcgs.org

SOUTH KING COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 582
AUBURN, WASHINGTON 98071-0582 

A Special Invite for You Is Just Around the Corner
Spring is not far away and with its arrival, the SKCGS Planning Committee will be emailing the society’s planning survey to both members as well as non-members who attend our sessions. This will be your chance to tell us about your interests and talents and where you would like to see your society go and grow. Watch for more information as spring draws closer ….

FEBRUARY – EARLY MARCH 2022 MEETINGS & EVENTS

Be in the know! Receive notices for our virtual meetings, as well as the latest genealogy news and tips, by subscribing (free) to the online group at https://skcgs.groups.io

Skcgs.groups.io is the SKCGS online discussion and collaboration arena where:

• we communicate and share information with each other
• other than your email, you are not required to provide personal information
• you can unsubscribe at any time

PROGRAM UPDATES

• All meetings except the Research Group are virtual
• Live transcription (captioning) is available during our Zoom meetings by request

Saturday, February 5, 2022, 10:00am – 12:00pm PT
Family Tree Maker Users Group (virtual)
Question & Answer. Each month, we will learn about using the features of FTM. Go to https://skcgs.groups.io/g/FTMUG for meeting link, meeting reminders and discussion.

Monday, February 14, 2022 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Genetic Genealogy/DNA Interest Group (virtual)
Family Tree DNA: New Features
Family Tree DNA has changed the look of the site and improved some of the tools. How can you make the site work for you and your research? This group is for genealogists who use DNA data as part of their research. Join for meeting invitations and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Genetic-Genealogy

Friday, February 18, 2022, 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Research Group (in-person)
For SKCGS members
Kent Family History Center 12817 SE 256th St., Kent, WA
Seating is limited
RSVP REQUIRED to Winona at w.laird@skcgs.org

Saturday, February 19, 2022, 9:30am PT social time; 10:00am – 11:30am PT program
SKCGS General Meeting (virtual)
Gena Philibert-Ortega presents “Using Lesser Known Genealogy Resources”
Everyone knows Ancestry and FamilySearch but what other resources exist for your family history research? Good research requires a variety of resources that span libraries, archives, museums, digital collections, and home sources. In this presentation we will take a look at resources that can help you go beyond a simple name and help tell the story of your ancestor’s lives.

Gena Philibert-Ortega is an author, researcher, and instructor whose focus is genealogy, social and women’s history. She holds a Master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Psychology and Women’s Studies) and a Master’s degree in Religion. Her published works include two books, numerous articles published in magazines and online, as well as five editions of the Tracing Your Ancestors series from Morsehead Publishing. She is the editor of the Utah Genealogical Association’s magazine, Crossroads. Her writings can be found on her blogs, Gena’s Genealogy and Food.Family.Ephemera as well as the GenealogyBank blog. She has presented to diverse groups worldwide including the Legacy Family Tree Webinar series. Her current research includes women’s repatriation and citizenship in the 20th century, foodways and community in fundraising cookbooks, and women’s material culture.

REGISTER IN ADVANCE
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom
Save the email – it contains your link to join the meeting
Register at:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJArdOutqz4vGtW7b5eE5ylfQTGAjehIyMtL


Monday, February 21, 2022 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT

Technical User Group (virtual)
Let’s Prepare for the 1950 US Census!

TUG is for sharing knowledge and learning about technology tools, media, apps and websites. Join for meeting invitations and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/TUG

Monday, February 28, 2022 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Genealogy Chat (virtual): Meet up and chat about genealogy subjects and topics. We have no agenda; we just like one another! For meeting invitations and discussion, join https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Society

Tuesday, March 1, 2022, 6:30pm PT
SKCGS Board of Directors Meeting (virtual)
SKCGS Board Meeting. All SKCGS members are invited to attend; only Directors may vote. Write to Board@skcgs.org for the meeting link.

Friday, March 4, 2022, 12:30 – 2:30 pm PT
EGS German Interest Group: “German Research – Understanding Culture, Places and Time Frames” by Susan LeBlanc (virtual)
Discover the heritage of your German ancestors, what propelled them to come to America and how to find them in the old country. Visitors welcome and can request Zoom link no later than March 2^nd at https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/contact/

Saturday, March 5, 2022, 10:00am – 12:00pm PT
Family Tree Maker Users Group (virtual)
Question & Answer. Each month, we will learn about using the features of FTM. Go to https://skcgs.groups.io/g/FTMUG for meeting link, meeting reminders and discussion.

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MEMBERSHIP:  We welcome guests to our meetings and special interest groups, which are free. Naturally we hope that visitors will want to become members. Support like yours helps us to educate and engage with our community to foster interest in family and local history. Regarding our programs, even if and when we can meet again in person, we will continue with some virtual programs. You can find more information about membership at our website at http://skcgs.org/membership.

You are receiving this email because you have attended a SKCGS meeting and indicated you would like to receive periodic notice of events. If you would like to be removed from our list and stop receiving emails from us, send an email to skcgsfriends+unsubscribe@skcgs.org.

JANUARY – EARLY FEBRUARY 2022 MEETINGS & EVENTS

Be in the know! Receive notices for our virtual meetings, as well as the latest genealogy news and tips, by subscribing (free) to the online group at https://skcgs.groups.io

Skcgs.groups.io is the SKCGS online discussion and collaboration arena where:

• we communicate and share information with each other
• other than your email, you are not required to provide personal information
• you can unsubscribe at any time

PROGRAM UPDATES

• All meetings except the Research Group are virtual
• Live transcription (captioning) is available during our Zoom meetings by request

Friday, January 7, 2022, 12:30 – 2:30 pm PT
EGS German Interest Group, “Why German Church Records? Why Archion?” (virtual)
Maggie Hein’s presentation will focus on using German church records for genealogy research, with emphasis on the Archion website. Visitors are welcome and can request the Zoom link before January 6th at https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/contact/  

Monday, January 10, 2022 ⋅ 1:00 – 3:00pm PT
Genetic Genealogy/DNA Interest Group (virtual)
DNA Painter: New Features
DNA Painter is a pretty site, but how can the tools there help you in your research? This group is for genealogists who use DNA data as part of their research. Join for meeting invitations and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Genetic-Genealogy

Saturday, January 15, 2022, 9:30am PT social time; 10:00am – 11:30am PT program
SKCGS General Meeting (virtual)
Dr. Leah Larkin presents “The Hicks Babies”

From the early 1950s to the mid-1960s, Dr. Thomas Hicks ran a community health clinic in McCaysville, Georgia. On the side, he mediated illegal adoptions, selling hundreds of newborns on the black market to couples who couldn’t have children of their own. These so-called “Hicks babies” have no paper trail to document their true parentage. DNA testing has allowed many of them to reunite with their biological families. Three case studies will demonstrate effective research strategies for unknown parentage searches using DNA.

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpc-6prDorH9dSzGgXBoL5kVKhewaZgYxG
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Monday, January 17, 2022 ⋅ 1:00 – 3:00pm PT

Technical User Group (virtual)
Geneanet: Triangulation and Surname Matching

Let’s begin the new year with a site new to many. Geneanet has long been a site Europeans relied upon, and now Americans are discovering it. And there is DNA matching too! TUG is for sharing knowledge and learning about technology tools, media, apps and websites. Join for meeting invitations and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/TUG

Friday, January 21, 2022, 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Research Group (in-person)
For SKCGS members
Kent Family History Center 12817 SE 256th St., Kent, WA
Seating is limited
RSVP REQUIRED to Winona at w.laird@skcgs.org

Monday, January 24, 2022 ⋅ 1:00 – 3:00pm PT

Genealogy Chat (virtual): Meet up and chat about genealogy subjects and topics. We have no agenda; we just like one another! For meeting invitations and discussion, join https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Society

Tuesday, February 1, 2022, 6:30pm PT
SKCGS Board of Directors Meeting (virtual)

SKCGS Board Meeting. All SKCGS members are invited to attend; only Directors may vote. Write to Board@skcgs.org for the meeting link.

Friday, February 4, 2022, 12:30 – 2:30 pm PT
EGS German Interest Group: “Using Family Search to Find German Records” (virtual)
Janet O’Connor Camarata’s presentation will show the search filters, wildcards, images and other options used to access the indexed and unindexed records available on that website. Visitors welcome and can request Zoom link no later than February 2nd at https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/contact/  

Saturday, February 5, 2022, 10:00am PT – 12:00pm PT
Family Tree Maker Users Group (virtual)
Question & Answer. Each month, we will learn about using the features of FTM. Go to https://skcgs.groups.io/g/FTMUG for meeting link, meeting reminders and discussion.

NOVEMBER 2021 MEETINGS & EVENTS

Be in the know! Receive notices for our virtual meetings, as well as the latest genealogy news and tips, by subscribing (free) to the online group at https://skcgs.groups.io

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PROGRAM UPDATES

• IMPORTANT: Be sure to check meeting invitations for updated Zoom meeting links this month
• All meetings except the Research Group are virtual
• Live transcription (captioning) is available during our Zoom meetings by request

Friday, November 5, 2021, 12:30pm-2:30pm PT
German Interest Group (EGS) (virtual)
The topic will be “Learning about my Oswald and Rendtorff Ancestors.” Speaker Janice Leitzke highlights discoveries made while researching the German branch of her family tree. Visitors are always welcome and can request an invitation via Contact tab on the website no later than 2 days prior to the meeting: https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/

Saturday, November 6, 2021, 10:00am PT
Family Tree Maker Users Group (virtual)
Question & Answer. Each month, we will learn about using the features of FTM. Go to https://skcgs.groups.io/g/FTMUG for meeting link, meeting reminders and discussion.

Monday, November 8, 2021, 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
GG/DNA (virtual)
DNA groups at FamilyTreeDNA, Gedmatch, Facebook and YFull
A survey of the various types of DNA groups, and how they can help you in your research. Go to https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Genetic-Genealogy for meeting link, meeting reminders and discussion.

Monday, November 15, 2021, 1:00pm – 3:00 pm PT
Technology User Group (virtual)
How Do I Stay on Track? Research Plans and Research Notes 
Sometimes you find a gold mine of information! How do you stay on track? How do you note these goldmine records so you can return to mine it later? Or when you are beating your head against a brick wall? Go to https://skcgs.groups.io/g/TUG for meeting link, meeting reminders and discussion.

Friday, November 19, 2021, 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Research Group (in-person)
For SKCGS members
Kent Family History Center 12817 SE 256th St., Kent, WA
Seating is limited
RSVP REQUIRED to Winona at w.laird@skcgs.org

Saturday, November 20, 2021, 9:30am PT social time; 10:00am – 11:30am PT program
SKCGS General Meeting (virtual)
Melinda Kashuba presents “Using Maps in Genealogical Research”

This lecture presents several types of maps that are valuable to genealogical pursuits. Maps obviously help us identify where a place is located. There are many other things maps can help us achieve: visualize past environments, document boundary changes, show the locations of cemeteries, churches, schools, suggest migration routes, and assist us in critically analyzing records. A variety of maps that are helpful in genealogical research will be discussed as well as methods to locate them.

Melinda Kashuba is a professional genealogist and owner of Kashuba Research Services, a genealogical and historical research company. Her popular book, Walking with Your Ancestors: A Genealogist’s Guide to Using Maps and Geography, joins a long list of articles in numerous genealogical magazines and other publications. She teaches throughout the United States and is a Course Coordinator and faculty member at IGHR and faculty member at SLIG.

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIvduuvqjkvEtHYjHYOG_f2wG4PSXL075Oz
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
NOTE: Session will be recorded and available to SKCGS Members for playback in the Members Only section on our website. The syllabus will only be available for non-members during the meeting. If you’re not already a SKCGS member, consider joining for access to this material and more!  

Monday, November 22, 2021, 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT

Genealogy Chat (virtual)

Meet up and chat about genealogy subjects and topics. We have no agenda; we just like one another! Go to https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Society for meeting link, discussion and meeting reminders.

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MEMBERSHIP:  We welcome guests to our meetings and special interest groups, which are free. Naturally we hope that visitors will want to become members. Support like yours helps us to educate and engage with our community to foster interest in family and local history. Regarding our programs, even if and when we can meet again in person, we will continue with some virtual programs. You can find more information about membership at our website at http://skcgs.org/membership.

OCTOBER – EARLY NOVEMBER 2021 MEETINGS & EVENTS

Be in the know! Receive notices for our virtual meetings, as well as the latest genealogy news and tips, by subscribing (free) to the online group at https://skcgs.groups.io

Skcgs.groups.io is the SKCGS online discussion and collaboration arena where:

• we communicate and share information with each other
• other than your email, you are not required to provide personal information
• you can unsubscribe at any time

PROGRAM UPDATES

• IMPORTANT: Be sure to check meeting invitations for updated Zoom meeting links this month
• All meetings except the Research Group are virtual
• Live transcription (captioning) is available during our Zoom meetings by request

Monday, October 11, 2021, 1:00pm – 3pm PT
GG/DNA (virtual)
Family Tree DNA Y & mtDNA Surname projects; locality & haplogroup projects 
Using Y and mt DNA testing is a team sport! Find your teams on the Family Tree DNA site and elsewhere. Family Tree DNA has specialized groups for Y and mt DNA, including haplogroup groups, and also some locality and other special groups. How can these help you with your research? How do you find, join, and get help from them? Go to https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Genetic-Genealogy for meeting link, meeting reminders and discussion.

Friday, October 15, 2021, 1:00pm – 3pm PT
Research Group (in-person)
For SKCGS members
Kent Family History Center 12817 SE 256th St. Kent
Seating is limited
RSVP REQUIRED to Winona at w.laird@skcgs.org

Saturday, October 16, 2021, 9:30am PT social time; 10:00am – 11:30am PT program
SKCGS General Meeting (virtual)
Thomas McEntee presents “You Can Do This, Photo Organizing Preservation”

Are you sitting on a pile of old family photographs and wondering what is the best way to preserve them? What about boxes of family vacation slides, photo negatives or home movies? As more and more Baby Boomers take on the task of organizing family history materials, we’re uncertain about the best way to preserve these memories. And an over-abundance of technology doesn’t help! Participants will learn the best ways to organize and preserve family photos including outsourcing as well as the DIY approach. Starting with quick and easy inventory and organizing tips, we’ll move on to creating a strategic plan to finally get this photo project done!
Register in advance for this meeting:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
NOTE: Session will be recorded and available to SKCGS Members for playback in the Members Only section on our website a week or so after the event. Interested in becoming a member? More info at  http://skcgs.org/membership. 

Monday, October 18, 2021, 1:00pm – 3:00 pm PT
Technology User Group (virtual)
Collaboration: Wikitree, FamilySearch Family Tree, Geni 
Refer to https://skcgs.blogspot.com/2021/07/the-magic-of-collaboration-and-wikitree.html and https://skcgs.blogspot.com/2021/09/genealogy-collaboration-nitty-gritty.html for background. Bring success stories and brick walls; we will cheer and take inspiration, and also help you strategize your plan to break that brick wall! Go to https://skcgs.groups.io/g/TUG for meeting link, meeting reminders and discussion.

Sunday, October 24, 2021, 11:00am – 1pm PT
SKCGS/BDHS present Janice Lovelace “Black Miners in the West” (virtual)
South King County Genealogical Society hosts Janice Lovelace presenting “Black Miners in the West” to the Black Diamond Historical Society Annual Meeting in Black Diamond. They invited historians and genealogists alike to learn the little-known story of the Black families who moved west to mine coal and other minerals.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0rde2srzwjEtZ3Wa1B8mt7xbaaYvQhhr2y
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Monday, October 25, 2021, 1pm – 3pm PT

Genealogy Chat (virtual)

Meet up and chat about genealogy subjects and topics. We have no agenda; we just like one another! Go to https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Society for meeting link, discussion and meeting reminders.

Friday, November 5, 2021, 12:30pm-2:30pm PT
German Interest Group (EGS) (virtual)
The topic will be “Learning about my Oswald and Rendtorff Ancestors.” Speaker Janice Leitzke highlights discoveries made while researching the German branch of her family tree. Visitors are always welcome and can request an invitation via Contact tab on the website no later than 2 days prior to the meeting: https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/

Saturday, November 6, 2021, 10:00am PT
Family Tree Maker Users Group (virtual)
Question & Answer. Each month, we will learn about using the features of FTM. Go to https://skcgs.groups.io/g/FTMUG for meeting link, meeting reminders and discussion.

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MEMBERSHIP:  We welcome guests to our meetings and special interest groups, which are free. Naturally we hope that visitors will want to become members. Support like yours helps us to educate and engage with our community to foster interest in family and local history. Regarding our programs, even if and when we can meet again in person, we will continue with some virtual programs. You can find more information about membership at our website at http://skcgs.org/membership.

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SOUTH KING COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 582
AUBURN, WASHINGTON 98071-0582 

Check out our SKCGS Blog! This week: our Annual Report
Amidst many challenges, we have continued our mission of education and promoting genealogy. Find the report here: http://skcgs.org/blog.html

South King County Genealogical Society Five Year Plan: Call for Volunteers
Winona Laird has volunteered to chair the committee, which will meet virtually via Zoom. South King County is changing and we need to grow and change with it! We need to reach out beyond serving our present membership, in order to better serve the larger community. Our sessions in partnership with the King County Library System and some of the area historical societies is part of that; how can we reach out even more? Please write to president@skcgs.org to volunteer.

A note of thanks to the many organizations that help spread the word about our society. Recent promoters of our activities include the Genealogical Forum of Oregon (gfo.org), the Tri-City Genealogical Society (tricitygenealogicalsociety.org), and Barbara Mattoon, former SKCGS president, in a PEO group presentation. The Washington State Genealogical Society Blog faithfully promotes our events, and even tweet about them! http://wasgs.org/blog/ @WSGSociety


SEPTEMBER 2021 MEETINGS & EVENTS

Be in the know! Receive notices for our virtual meetings, as well as the latest genealogy news and tips, by subscribing (free) to the online group at https://skcgs.groups.io

Skcgs.groups.io is the SKCGS online discussion and collaboration arena where:

• we communicate and share information with each other
• other than your email, you are not required to provide personal information
• you can unsubscribe at any time

PROGRAM UPDATES

• IMPORTANT: Be sure to check meeting invitations for updated Zoom meeting links this month
• All meetings except the Research Group are virtual
• Live transcription (captioning) is available during our Zoom meetings by request

Saturday, September 4, 2021, 10:00 am PT
Family Tree Maker Users Group (virtual)
Question & Answer. Each month, we will learn about using the features of FTM. Go to https://skcgs.groups.io/g/FTMUG for meeting link, meeting reminders and discussion.

Tuesday, September 7, 2021, 6:30pm PT
SKCGS Board of Directors Meeting (virtual)

SKCGS Board Meeting. All SKCGS members are invited to attend; only Directors may vote. Write to Board@skcgs.org for the meeting link.

Friday, September 10, 2021, 12:30pm-2:30pm PT
German Interest Group (EGS) (virtual)
“Find Your Germanic Ancestor’s Village on Maps” presented by Dorothy Pretare
Visitors are always welcome and can request an invitation via Contact tab on the website no later than 2 days prior to the meeting: https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/

Monday, September 13, 2021, 1:00 – 3pm PT
GG/DNA (virtual)
Glen York Presenting: Finding the Birth Mother—A DNA Case Study
Go to https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Genetic-Genealogy for meeting link, meeting reminders and discussion.

Friday, September 17, 2021, 1:00 – 3 pm PT
Research Group (in-person)
Kent Family History Center 12817 SE 256th St. Kent
Seating is limited
RSVP REQUIRED to Winona at w.laird@skcgs.org

Saturday, September 18, 2021, 10:00 – 12:00 PT
SKCGS General Meeting (virtual)
Annette Lyttle Presenting : Genealogical Proof for the Everyday Genealogist

“Annette Burke Lyttle owns Heritage Detective, LLC, providing professional genealogical services in research, education, and writing. She speaks on a variety of genealogical topics at the national, state, and local levels and loves helping people uncover and share their family stories. She was a faculty member for “Exploring Quaker Records in America” at the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh in June 2020 and course coordinator for “From Sea to Shining Sea: Researching Our Ancestors’ Migrations in America” for the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy in January 2021. Annette is a member of the board of directors of the Association of Professional Genealogists and editor of The Florida Genealogist.”

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkd-CtqDIrHNaVmOZf2VyJNCgiisd2djKi
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

NOTE: This month’s speaker handout will be made available for download during the September 18th meeting.

Monday, September 20, 2021, 1:00 – 3:00 pm PT
Technology User Group (virtual)
Facebook & Groups.io locality groups surnames and special genealogy interests
There are groups for almost any genealogy topic! How do you find the ones which will help you? We’ll look at Facebook, at Groups.io for localities, surnames, and other topics such as software, users of specialized sites, GenealogySquad, etc. Go to https://skcgs.groups.io/g/TUG for meeting link, meeting reminders and discussion.

Monday, September 27, 2021, 1pm-3pm PT

Genealogy Chat (virtual)

Meet up and chat about genealogy subjects and topics. We have no agenda; we just like one another! Go to https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Society for meeting link, discussion and meeting reminders.

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SOUTH KING COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 582
AUBURN, WASHINGTON 98071-0582

We can see the end of summer vacation approaching. SKCGS has been busy planning for the upcoming year and preparing for the return of Genetic Genealogy SIG and the Technology User Group. 

We would like to change the group formerly called Persons of Interest, to instead focus on Collaboration. This can include persons of interest with whom you would welcome help, our research projects such as the Black Heritage of Franklin, https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Black-Heritage-Franklin, or other collaborative projects. Share your thoughts with us: President@skcgs.org

If you’d like to attend our next virtual Genealogy Chat this month, on the 23rd at 1 pm Pacific Time, please bring projects you have been working on, problems you are experiencing, breakthroughs, and cool things you have encountered. Every chat is different and they have all been interesting and fun! Watch for invitations and reminders on https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Society. You will notice that we are now transitioning to Zoom rather than Google Meet for video conferencing. We are sorry to make a change, but Zoom offers some features we need. 

If you are interested in a monthly study group of Mastering Genealogical Proof by Thomas Jones, be sure to join https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Study-Group. Be warned: this is intense!

AUGUST 2021 MEETINGS & EVENTS

Be in the know! Receive notices for our virtual meetings, as well as the latest genealogy news and tips, by subscribing (free) to the online group at https://skcgs.groups.io

Skcgs.groups.io is the SKCGS online discussion and collaboration arena where:

• we communicate and share information with each other
• other than your email, you are not required to provide personal information
• you can unsubscribe at any time

PROGRAM UPDATES

• Research/Person of Interest, Genetic Genealogy/DNA, and Technical User interest groups are taking a summer break
• There is no General Meeting in August
• King County Library System/SKCGS joint monthly program is on hiatus
• IMPORTANT: Be sure to check meeting invitations for updated Zoom meeting links this month

Monday, August 23, 2021, 1pm-3pm PT

Genealogy Chat
Meet up and chat about genealogy subjects and topics. We have no agenda; we just like one another! Go to https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Society for meeting link, discussion and meeting reminders. This is a virtual meeting with closed captioning available. Dial-in (audio only) is also available.

PLAN AHEAD
Take a look at our Fall/Winter line up of topics and speakers. Be sure to mark your calendars!

• September 18, 2021 – “Genealogical Proof for the Everyday Genealogist” Annette Burke Lytle

• October 16, 2021 – “You Can Do This: Photo Organizing and Preservation” Thomas MacEntee

• November 20, 2021 – “Using Maps for Genealogical Research” Dr. Malinda Kashuba

• January 15, 2022 – “The Hicks Babies” Dr. Leah Larkin