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Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Legacy SIG

by Charles Hansen

TPCGS Legacy SIG Meeting April 19, 2022, 7:00 pm

This week we will start reviewing the video “Sources and Citations Made Simple, Standard, and Powerful”.  It is free and available from the Help tab in Legacy by clicking to the QuickTip Videos icon.  The direct link to the video is: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/sources-and-citations-made-simple-standard-and-powerful/?category=software&subcategory=legacy-family-tree1&free=1&sortby=newest

Topics covered in this video include:

Welcome                                                         Introduction

Guidelines and Models                                 SourceWriter

Which Template to Use                                Citations in Reports

Organizing Master Source List                     Source Clipboard

Advanced Source Clipboard                         Watch Geoff Live

Even More Sources

I hope to see you this coming Tuesday the 19th!

Regards,

Tim Ward

Our meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 7:00 pm until 8:30. Links to the reoccurring Zoom Meetings are located at the bottom of this page, one for the 1st Tuesday and one for the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

The first half of each meeting we will work thru training videos, watching, and then pausing to talk about the section we just watched before moving on to the next section.  The second half will be used for open discussion of topics related to using Legacy. This could include any questions or problems we are having with the program or tips and features we have discovered.  If you think of something you would like to bring up, please write it down so you can share it with the group.

1st Tuesday of Month Meeting Link:

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3rd Tuesday of Month Meeting Link:

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Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Book Club Meeting

by Charles Hansen

The next Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Book Club Meeting will be held on April 16, 2022 starting at 3:00 pm PST Via Zoom.
Please join us as we discuss a genealogical murder mystery. In the Blood by Steve Robinson is the first book in the Jefferson Tayte mystery series. Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Jefferson-Tayte-Genealogical-Mystery-ebook/dp/B00G3NAPLC/   We will also discuss the direction in which we would like this group to go, and choose future books.
For Zoom meeting invite please email info@tpcgs.org

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Meetings

by Charles Hansen

Are you interested in DNA but don’t really know what to do with your results? Would you enjoy discussing your finds with others? Then join us on the fourth Tuesday evening of the month at 7 pm.   We plan to start each meeting by watching a short video and then discussing it, although this may change as time goes along.
This meeting is virtual via Zoom, if interested in attending please email info@tpcgs.org to receive the Zoom meeting invite.

Our meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 7:00 pm until 8:30.   The first half of each meeting we will work through training videos, watching and then pausing to talk about the section we just watched before moving on to the next section.  The second half will be used for open discussion of topics related to using Legacy. This could include any questions or problems we are having with the program or tips and features we have discovered.  If you think of something you would like to bring up please write it down so you can share it with the group.
This meeting is virtual via Zoom, if interested please email publicity@tpcgs.org to receive the Zoom link.

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Genealogical Murder Mystery

by Charles Hansen

Please join us as we discuss a genealogical murder mystery. The Irish Inheritance by M.J. Lee is the first book in the Jayne Sinclair mystery series. Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Irish-Inheritance-Sinclair-Genealogical-Mystery-ebook/dp/B01FR5PP9S/   We will also discuss the direction in which we would like this group to go, and choose our next book.   Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: TPCGS Book Club Zoom Meeting
Time: Mar 19, 2022 03:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
        Every month on the Third Sat, until Dec 17, 2022, 10 occurrence(s)
        Mar 19, 2022 03:00 PM
        Apr 16, 2022 03:00 PM
        May 21, 2022 03:00 PM
        Jun 18, 2022 03:00 PM
        Jul 16, 2022 03:00 PM
        Aug 20, 2022 03:00 PM
        Sep 17, 2022 03:00 PM
        Oct 15, 2022 03:00 PM
        Nov 19, 2022 03:00 PM
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Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Family Search Questions

by Charles Hansen

We will be having our March Membership Meeting Tuesday March 8th beginning at 6:30 pm.
This will be a virtual Zoom meeting.

Our speaker this month will be: Kathryn Grant. 
Her Topic will be: What’s New with FamilySearch and Answering Questions You Have About Family Search
Kathryn gives webinars for the BYU Family History Library and presents at other family history events. In addition, she’s a regular contributor to the FamilySearch blog.  Her specialty is helping new family historians find success-and maybe even avoid some of the mistakes she’s made.
If you would like to attend please email Publicity@tpcgs.org and I will forward you the Zoom meeting details once they are available.Tim Ward

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Virtual Spring Seminar

by Charles Hansen

We are very excited about our upcoming 2022 Virtual Spring Seminar featuring the Genealogy Guys, Drew Smith & George G. Morgan!  Our emcee for the day is Cyndi Ingle of CyndisList.com. Be sure to register through our web site or use the downloadable brochure to mail in your registration. It will be a great day of genealogical education and fun!  See all the details here: https://tpcgs.org/cpage.php?pt=3

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society April Seminar

by Charles Hansen

24 April 2021
Genealogical Journeys

Our Speakers will be Jill Morelli and Linda Harms Okazaki.

Jill’s topics: “Push and Pull: Decision-Making of the 19th Century Emigrant” and “Accessing and Using Scandinavian Records.”

Linda’s Topics: “Finding Your Japanese Roots” and “20th Century Immigrants to the West Coast and Hawaii.”

For more information please visit our website at http://tpcgs.org/seminar.html

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Virtual Spring Seminar

by Charles Hansen

24 April 2021

Genealogical Journeys
Our Speakers will be Jill Morelli and Linda Harms Okazaki.
Jill’s topics: “Push and Pull: Decision-Making of the 19th Century Emigrant” and “Accessing and Using Scandinavian Records.”
Linda’s Topics: “Finding Your Japanese Roots” and “20th Century Immigrants to the West Coast and Hawaii.”
Door Prizes:All attendees will be eligible for Door Prizes. Must be present to win. All paid attendees will receive a coupon code to use at HQRL.
Emcee and Virtual Meeting Host Cyndi Ingle, creator of Cyndislist.com will act as Emcee and Virtual Meeting Host.Detailed emails will be sent after registration.
Mail-in registration must be postmarked by April 17, 2021. Online Registration closes on April 20, 2021.
Please visit our site here or http://tpcgs.org/seminar.html to register.

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Spring Seminar Cancelled

by Charles Hansen

This year’s Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Spring Seminar is scheduled for April 24th and 25th, at Totem Yacht Club, 5045 North Highland, Tacoma, WA 98407. Our speaker will by Judy Russell, also known as the Legal Genealogist. Friday evening she will present a talk on The Rest of the Story.
Her presentations on Saturday will be: Dower and Dowry: Women, Property, & Legal Records; The Discriminating Genealogist: Telling Good Evidence from Bad; Through the Golden Door: Immigration After the Civil War; and NARA Mythbusters: Your Family IS in the Archives
If you are interested in attending, please register early as attendance is limited. For more information and a registration form, visit our website at: or http://tpcgs.org/seminar.html