Tag Archives: Whatcom Genealogical Society

Whatcom Genealogical Society March Meeting

by Charles Hansen

 

The Whatcom Genealogical Society will meet Monday, March 12 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Bellingham Elks Lodge, 710 Samish Way.  The program will be “Remember Mama – But Not Her Maiden Name” with Mary Kircher Roddy, Professional Genealogist – Women can be hard to identify.  If they married, they probably changed their names. See more than 20 great strategies for finding the maiden name of “troublesome” women in your family’s past – and a few more strategies for discovering married names for those sisters, daughters and aunts who have “disappeared.”   Visitors are welcome.  Contact:  Galen Biery, President, 360-733-8300.

 

Sharon Neem

WGS Publicity Chair

Whatcom Genealogical Society February Meeting

by Charles Hansen

Whatcom Genealogical Society Meeting Monday, February 12, 2018, 2 p.m. at the Bellingham Elks Lodge, 710 Samish Way.  Guest Speaker:  Cyndi Ingle. Cyndi is a Certified Genealogist, and owner of the “Cyndi’s List” Web site.  She will speak on “Back to Basics:  Research Planning and Execution Online.”  Visitors are welcome!
Contact:  WGS President Galen Biery – 360-733-8300

Whatcom Genealogical Society February Meeting

by Charles Hansen

Whatcom Genealogical Society Meeting Monday, February 12, 2018, 2 p.m. at the Bellingham Elks Lodge, 710 Samish Way.  Guest Speaker:  Cyndi Ingle. Cyndi is a Certified Genealogist, and owner of the “Cyndi’s List” Web site.  She will speak on “Back to Basics:  Research Planning and Execution Online.”  Visitors are welcome!  Contact:  WGS President Galen Biery – 360-733-8300

Whatcom Genealogical Society Meeting

by Charles Hansen

 

Whatcom Genealogical Society will meet Monday, September 11 at 2 p.m. at the Bellingham Elks Lodge, 710 Samish Way, Bellingham,WA.

 

Program:  Share your summer research finds or something you have written about an ancestor – we would love to hear about them! Cindy Harris, our Education Chair, who plans all our wonderful programs, will be discussing things such as changes in the genealogy community, upcoming education opportunities, special interest groups, and the possibility of a field trip to Seattle to visit the Fiske Library.  Visitors welcome!

 

Sharon Neem

WGS Publicity Chair

Whatcom Genealogical Society September Meeting

by Charles Hansen

Whatcom Genealogical Society will meet Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the
Bellingham Elks Lodge, 710 Samish Way. Program: Summer research finds, and a discussion of
changes in the genealogy community (Family Tree Maker, Legacy, My Heritage, Family Search
microfilm, and upcoming educational opportunities.) Visitors welcome! Contact: 360-733-8300

 

Sharon Neem
WGS Publicity Chair
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WHATCOM GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY Meeting

by Charles Hansen

WHATCOM GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY meeting Monday, May 8, 2017, 2 pm, Bellingham Elks Lodge, 710 Samish Way.  “DNA: Your Next Steps” with WGS member Judith Culver. Whether you are deciding whether to test or looking to go deeper in the study of DNA, this is for you. There is a detailed handout about DNA, including basic genetic facts, description of tests with recommendations, tips for using test results and third-party software, and a bibliography.   Visitors welcome.  Contact:  360-733-8300.