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Tuesday, September 26
DNA (Special Interest Group)
7:00 pm Virtual
The Tacoma-Pierce County DNA special interest group will continue studying Genetic Genealogy in Practice by Blaine Bettinger and Debbie Parker Wayne. This month we will continue discussing Chapter 7: Incorporating DNA Testing in a Family Study. This book is available from The National Genealogical Society (the publishers, Amazon, or perhaps through your local public library or via Inter-Library Loan. Check WorldCat to see what libraries may have copies.
If you are not a member of TPCGS and wish to attend, please email info@tpcgs.org for the Zoom link. |
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Thursday, September 28
Genealogy Help (Special events)
11:00 am to 1:00 pm Auburn Library, Auburn, WA
Do you have genealogy questions? The South King County Genealogical Society offers one-on-one help with a volunteer. Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S., Auburn, WA 98002. Registration not required. In-person event. Safety guidelines and current protocols followed. More information at King County Library, email kcls-auburn@kcls.org |
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Saturday, September 30
Unlocking Our National Treasures (NeWGS Fall Seminar) (Conferences & Seminars)
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Ambulance Shack (north end of Colville, WA)
The Northeast Washington Genealogical Society (NeWGS) is hosting its 2023 Fall Seminar on Saturday, September 30 in Colville. The theme will be "Understanding DNA" with Lynda Keenan. For more information and to register, please visit our Events page…. https://www.newgs.org/eventListings.php?nm=88. |
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Monday, October 2
Beginning Genealogy (Trainings)
11:00 am Virtual
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Wednesday, October 4
Beginning Genealogy (Trainings)
7:00 pm Virtual
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Thursday, October 5
Internet Archives for Family Historians (Trainings)
11:00 am to 12:00 pm Virtual
Heritage Quest Research Library is sponsoring a class called "Internet Archives for Family Historians" with Tina Beaird. Just when you thought you had linked to all the genealogical research you could find…..Internet Archive some along. Maybe not a new site but have you used it? Here is a free site to make books available for free. This site in-cludes “government documents, church records, county and state histories, at-lases and gazetteers, newspapers, school yearbooks and more.” To sign up, go to hqrl.com and go to HQRL Store. |
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Friday, October 6
German Special Interest Group (Special Interest Group)
12:30 pm to 2:30 pm Virtual
The program at the Eastside Genealogical Society's German Interest Group is "The ABCs of Old German Script" with Charlotte Noelle Champenois. Starting from the beginning—the alphabet—dive into how to decipher individual letters of the old German script. Learn how to use that knowledge to decipher key genealogical terms, based on context and expected record content, to start you on your own road to discovering the hidden treasures in your German-language records.
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Saturday, October 7
Family History Month (Special events)
10:00 am to 4:00 pm SVGS Library, 188th Place NE, Arlington, WA
The Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society is celebrating Family History Month in October. Each Saturday will have a different theme:
Saturday, October 7th – Introduction to the Library
Come for a tour, see what the library has to offer. Even if you’re a regular user of the library we are always adding to our resources. There’s always something new to discover!
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Saturday, October 14th – Preserving Your Family History
Bring 10 photos, a thumb drive and use our fast photo scanner to digitize your family memories. If you don’t have USB drive, you may buy one at the library for $5. We will provide instructions for those who need some help. If you have a large collection to digitize you can always come back at later date.
Saturday, October 21st – Sharing Family History with Your Children
Bring your children or grandchildren and help them complete a basic family tree.
Suggested questions to answer will be provided.
Saturday, October 28th – SVGS Online Resources
Learn what online resources are available on our computer workstations in the Media Room. Also, a review of the resources available on our website.
For more information, click here. |
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Saturday, October 7
Family Tree Maker (Special Interest Group)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Virtual
The South King County Genealogical Society is hosting its Family Tree Maker (FTM) special interest group. Question & Answer. Each month, we will learn about using the features of FTM.
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Thursday, October 12
Joint presentation between Eastside Genealogical Society and South King County Genealogical Society (Local society meetings)
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Virtual
Eastside Genealogical Society and South King County Genealogical Society present, "SOLVED! Case Studies in Genetic Genealogy" with Leah Larkin. DNA is daunting! We know that it can be used to break through brick walls, but we may not always understand how to put that knowledge into practice. Join us to work through real-life case studies where DNA provided answers that couldn't be found any other way. We'll address strategies for solving brick walls, whether it's an unknown parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent.
Virtual doors will open at 6:30 pm; the program will start at 7:00 pm. The Zoom link will be available on Eastside Genealogical Society's website ( eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org) a few days before the meeting. |
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Saturday, October 14
Clallam County Genealogical Society Fall Seminar (Conferences & Seminars)
9:00 am to 3:00 pm Hybrid
Clallam County Genealogical Speakers’ Series will feature Jill Morelli at their Fall Seminar. The program consists of four one-hour sessions:
I The Genealogical Proof Standard According to Sherlock Holmes. Using Sherlock’s own words we will explore his take on the Genealogical Proof Standard – a fun way to look at the GPS! Who knew that SH was just following the GPS?!
II Solving the Family Myth Using Principles of Logic. Who doesn’t have a story told to them about their ancestors? These undocumented stories are “myths” and are prevalent in almost everyone’s family, but how does one prove their veracity? We will look at a way to separate the wheat from the chaff.
III Don’t Build your Own Brick Walls! Most brick walls are of our own making! We need to address the reasons why they exist so we can resolve the problem. We will review some of the reasons our brick walls get built and how to tear them down. Hard hat ready? Let’s start smashing the wall!
IV Be a Super Sleuth! Accessing and Using Images at Family Search. Did you know that now over 95% of the online records of FamilySearch are not accessible by a surname search? Did you know that FamilySearch was now putting their newly digitized records in Images and NOT in the Card Catalog? How do you find these records and access the information you need? We will explore the access options Images to you and how to “read” the record for maximum efficiency.
Registration: Begins on September 1st.
Members OF CCGS: $45; Non-members: $50
Save $5 by registering early before September 20th.
Checks should be made out to CCGS
Credit cards can be used by going to the CCGS website to use the PayPal app.
Location: Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church
925 N. Sequim Avenue, Sequim, WA
This will be a hybrid Presentation. Participants can either attend the presentation live or watch Jill on Zoom. Zoom meeting number and pass codes will be emailed to participants upon receipt of payment. For more information call the society at 360-417-5000 or visit the website: www.clallamcogs.org. |
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Saturday, October 14
Family History Month (Special events)
10:00 am to 4:00 pm SVGS Library, 188th Place NE, Arlington, WA
The Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society is celebrating Family History Month in October. Each Saturday will have a different theme:
Saturday, October 7th – Introduction to the Library
Come for a tour, see what the library has to offer. Even if you’re a regular user of the library we are always adding to our resources. There’s always something new to discover!
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Saturday, October 14th – Preserving Your Family History
Bring 10 photos, a thumb drive and use our fast photo scanner to digitize your family memories. If you don’t have USB drive, you may buy one at the library for $5. We will provide instructions for those who need some help. If you have a large collection to digitize you can always come back at later date.
Saturday, October 21st – Sharing Family History with Your Children
Bring your children or grandchildren and help them complete a basic family tree.
Suggested questions to answer will be provided.
Saturday, October 28th – SVGS Online Resources
Learn what online resources are available on our computer workstations in the Media Room. Also, a review of the resources available on our website.
For more information, click here. |
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Thursday, October 19
Skagit Valley Genealogical Society's Fall Seminar (Conferences & Seminars)
10:00 am to 11:30 am Virtual
The Skagit Valley Genealogical Society's Fall Seminar features "Dig Deep for Genealogy Gold" with Cyndi Ingle. The dates are:
- Oct. 19 - Cyndi's List in Practice
- Oct. 26 - Off the Shelf: The Unexplored Potential for ebooks in Genealogy
- Nov. 2. - The Hidden Web: Digging Deeper
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Friday, October 20
100th Birthday - Seattle Genealogical Society (Special events)
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Dunn Gardens, Seattle
The Seattle Genealogical Society will celebrate its 100th birthday. The keynote speaker is TBA. More details to come! |
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Saturday, October 21
Family History Month (Special events)
10:00 am to 4:00 pm SVGS Library, 188th Place NE, Arlington, WA
The Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society is celebrating Family History Month in October. Each Saturday will have a different theme:
Saturday, October 7th – Introduction to the Library
Come for a tour, see what the library has to offer. Even if you’re a regular user of the library we are always adding to our resources. There’s always something new to discover!
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Saturday, October 14th – Preserving Your Family History
Bring 10 photos, a thumb drive and use our fast photo scanner to digitize your family memories. If you don’t have USB drive, you may buy one at the library for $5. We will provide instructions for those who need some help. If you have a large collection to digitize you can always come back at later date.
Saturday, October 21st – Sharing Family History with Your Children
Bring your children or grandchildren and help them complete a basic family tree.
Suggested questions to answer will be provided.
Saturday, October 28th – SVGS Online Resources
Learn what online resources are available on our computer workstations in the Media Room. Also, a review of the resources available on our website.
For more information, click here. |
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Thursday, October 26
Skagit Valley Genealogical Society's Fall Seminar (Conferences & Seminars)
10:00 am to 11:30 am Virtual
The Skagit Valley Genealogical Society's Fall Seminar features "Dig Deep for Genealogy Gold" with Cyndi Ingle. The dates are:
- Oct. 19 - Cyndi's List in Practice
- Oct. 26 - Off the Shelf: The Unexplored Potential for ebooks in Genealogy
- Nov. 2. - The Hidden Web: Digging Deeper
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Saturday, October 28
Family History Month (Special events)
10:00 am to 4:00 pm SVGS Library, 188th Place NE, Arlington, WA
The Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society is celebrating Family History Month in October. Each Saturday will have a different theme:
Saturday, October 7th – Introduction to the Library
Come for a tour, see what the library has to offer. Even if you’re a regular user of the library we are always adding to our resources. There’s always something new to discover!
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Saturday, October 14th – Preserving Your Family History
Bring 10 photos, a thumb drive and use our fast photo scanner to digitize your family memories. If you don’t have USB drive, you may buy one at the library for $5. We will provide instructions for those who need some help. If you have a large collection to digitize you can always come back at later date.
Saturday, October 21st – Sharing Family History with Your Children
Bring your children or grandchildren and help them complete a basic family tree.
Suggested questions to answer will be provided.
Saturday, October 28th – SVGS Online Resources
Learn what online resources are available on our computer workstations in the Media Room. Also, a review of the resources available on our website.
For more information, click here. |
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Thursday, November 2
Skagit Valley Genealogical Society's Fall Seminar (Conferences & Seminars)
10:00 am to 11:30 am Virtual
The Skagit Valley Genealogical Society's Fall Seminar features "Dig Deep for Genealogy Gold" with Cyndi Ingle. The dates are:
- Oct. 19 - Cyndi's List in Practice
- Oct. 26 - Off the Shelf: The Unexplored Potential for ebooks in Genealogy
- Nov. 2. - The Hidden Web: Digging Deeper
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Thursday, November 9
Civil War Research: Learning About Your Union Veteran Ancestor (Trainings)
11:00 am to 12:00 pm Virtual
Heritage Quest Research Library is sponsoring a class called "Civil War Research: Learning About Your Union Veteran Ancestor" with Jean Wilcox Hibben. It is easier than ever to get the records of a Civil War ancestor. Please note: this lecture focuses on Union (the North) records. 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 their 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. This is a basic lecture, good for beginning researchers as well as those who have more experience in the field of family history. Again, a reminder: No Confederate records nor how to research ancestors fighting for the South will be included; we have only so much time.To sign up, go to hqrl.com and go to HQRL Store. |
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Saturday, November 11
GFO Fall Seminar (Conferences & Seminars)
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Virtual
The Genealogical Forum of Oregon will hold its Fall Seminar "A Day of Tools & Tech" on Nov. 11, 2023, with Thomas MacEntee, GenealogyBargains.com.
This online seminar is hosted by Genealogical Forum of Oregon and offers a full day of techniques and tips to get the most out researching on the computer. From using common apps in creative ways to squeezing the most out of Google, you are sure to learn something new! The main speaker is the charismatic and always entertaining Thomas MacEntee.
Session 1 - You Use WHAT for Your Genealogy?
Session 2 - Google Tools for Genealogists
Session 3 - Genealogy Tech with Thomas
Session 4 - Tech Troubleshooting - What Would You Do?
Closing and Door Prizes
For the full program and registration, go to http://gfo.org/seminar
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Saturday, November 11
Clallam County Genealogical Society (Local society meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Hybrid
The program at the Clallam County Genealogical Society meeting is TBA with Sarah Cochran. Meetings are open to the public. The in-person meeting will be at the CCCGS Research Center at 403 East 8th St., Port Angeles. To receive the Zoom codes for the meeting, please call or email the Society about a week prior to the meeting. Phone: 360-417-5000, email: clallamresearcher@gmail.com or askus@clallamcogs.org. |
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Saturday, February 3, 2024
Olympia Genealogical Society Seminar (Conferences & Seminars)
8:30 am to 3:30 pm Virtual
The featured speaker at the Olympia Genealogical Society's 2024 Seminar will be Rich Venezia. He will feature immigration topics. Registration will open November 24, 2023. Questions: events@olygensoc.org |
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Wednesday, February 28, 2024 through Saturday, March 2, 2024
RootsTech 2024 (Conferences & Seminars)
Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
RootsTech 2024 will be held February 29 – March 2, 2024, both in-person in Salt Lake City Utah and virtually. Registration opens September 18 at rootstech.org. The first 1,000 registrants will receive a special limited-edition pin!
RootsTech is the premier event to celebrate your heritage and other meaningful connections through a deeper understanding of family history and genealogy. Discover your story at RootsTech 2024! For more information, visit the Rootstech website. |
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