Do you have genealogy questions? The South King County Genealogical Society offers one-on-one help with a volunteer. Registration not required. In-person event. More information at King County Library, email kcls-auburn@kcls.org

The program at the Eastside Genealogical Society meeting will be "Top Do's & Don't's for Preserving Family Memorabilia" with Katherine R. Willson. Katherine will provide the best materials, methods and places for storing precious family photos, heirlooms, textiles, and more.

 

Everyone is welcome, and we hope you will join us! For more information about EGS, visit our website at eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org

The program at the Lower Columbia Genealogical Society's meeting is "Courthouse Records in Colonial Virginia" with Steven W. Morrison. 

 

Contact the following for a Zoom link, lcgsgen@yahoo.com.

The Fiske Genealogical Library is a hidden treasure located in the Madison Park neighborhood of Seattle and Seattle Genealogical Society is offering patrons the opportunity to get better acquainted with all the Fiske has to offer. 

 

The Fiske is notable for its collection of rare genealogical books, 30% of which are available in fewer than twenty libraries in the world. Some 4% of the books in the collection are not reported to be in any other library! The collection is particularly rich in materials related to colonial New England and North America.

Dave Brazier, President of the Fiske Genealogical Library, will be our guide for a two-hour tour. His presentation will focus on the library’s history and organization. He will be available after the presentation until 3:00 pm for those who would like some one-on-one time to hone their search/research skills. 

 

Cost is $20/person; $15 for SGS members. Space is limited. Register here.

Join the Seattle Genealogical Society on Saturday, October 12, from 10am-3pm for an open house celebrating Family History Month! Whether you're just starting with genealogy or stuck on a brick wall, volunteers will help! Learn more about our library collection, and membership perks and enjoy some refreshments! For more information, visit the SGS website.

The Yakima Valley Historical Society will present "Oblate Missionaries in the Yakima Valley 1847 - 1855 (St. Joseph Mission at Autanum" with Jo Miles from the Yakima Valley Historical Society. For more information, visit the YVHS website. 

The Grays Harbor Genealogical Society will host Genealogy Cafés on October 12, 2024. Whether you’re new to genealogy or experienced, you’ll learn about local resources, as well as get individualized help using the library’s online resources and print materials. This free program is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. No registration is necessary. For more information, email Info@GraysHarborGenealogy.com.

The Eastside Genealogical Society and the Bellevue Library, will be hosting a fun event in October in celebration of Family History Month. Bring items to share, listen to the presentation, and enjoy! Also, EGS member Marcia Williams will be presenting, “Solving a Decades-Long Brick Wall." Marcia’s husband descends from Robert Loudon (1718 – 1796), and she always wondered about a 1783 newspaper containing an article about Samuel Loudon (1727 – 1813).

The South King County Genealogical Society is hosting a Genetic Genealogy/DNA special interest group. This month's program is "DNA Features at WikiTree. Subscribe to the free SKCGS Genetic-Genealogy email list for meeting reminders and discussion:  https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Genetic-Genealogy

The Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society's DNA special interest group meets the 3rd Thursday of each month. This group works together to develop a better understanding of DNA techniques and strategies for finding relatives, discuss and review new DNA developments and tools and help members with their research problems. All DNA skill levels are welcome. Email info@stillygen.org for more information.

Hosted by the Oregon Historical Society. Events of the past few years have truly been historic, leading to a flood of new scholarship and public attention to events related to public health, racial injustice, climate disruption, and the fragility of democratic institutions. The work of historical research, analysis, public engagement, and education has felt unusually relevant — in ways that have been both exhausting and energizing. Media outlets, public audiences, and students are regularly looking to historians and other scholars to help us all make sense of how we reached this collective present. The 2024 Pacific Northwest History Conference, presented by the Oregon Historical Society, offers space for sharing the ways you are using regional history to make meaning of, or to escape from, the present — and to imagine the future. How has historical work made you feel more connected to other people? How has it helped you understand current events? How has it inspired you to envision a hopeful future? How has it given you insights about challenges, solutions, and resilience? How has it made you joyful?

The program at the Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society (BIGS) meeting will be "Recreating Your Ancestor's World" with Mary Kircher Roddy. Learn how to combine maps, city directories, census records, and more to visualize your ancestor’s world. Understanding their environment will help you understand them.  

The program will be "How to Write Family Stories People Will Read" with Pam Vestal. Part of the thrill of genealogy is sharing our discoveries with those we love, so it can be disappointing when they have no interest in the subject. However, with good  research, thoughtful planning, and a dash of ingenuity, we can create engaging stories designed to entice even the most reluctant readers. Topics include how to breathe life into dry genealogical facts, choosing a compelling story structure, and presenting your writing in an appealing way. Creating a captivating story from our ancestors’ names, dates, and places is like turning fish eggs into caviar: the facts don’t change, but the way we describe them makes all the difference. 

 

Guests welcome! Register at https://www.skcgs.org

The South King County Genealogical Society is hosting its Technical User special interest group (TUG). This month's program is "Google Drive and Connected Tools." 

Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Subscribe to the free SKCGS Technical User Group email list for meeting invitations and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/TUG

The South King County Genealogical Society is hosting an online Research Study Group. At each meeting, we’ll discuss one of the ten steps from Elizabeth Shown Mills’ webinar “Dissection & Analysis of Research Problems: 10 Steps to a Solution” This is not a free webinar; you will need a subscription from familytreewebinars.com to participate. More information and registration at https://www.skcgs.org

The Seattle Genealogical Society's Tech Tuesday is an informal consultation time on DNA, genealogy, sofware or genealogy-related technical issues. All are welcome. No appointment necessary. For more information, visit the SGS website.

Do you have genealogy questions? The South King County Genealogical Society offers one-on-one help with a volunteer. Registration not required. In-person event. More information at King County Library, email kcls-auburn@kcls.org

Do you have genealogy questions? The South King County Genealogical Society offers one-on-one help with a volunteer. Registration not required. In-person event. More information at King County Library, email kcls-auburn@kcls.org

The South King County Genealogical Society is hosting its Family Tree Maker (FTM) special interest group.  Register in advance for this Zoom meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Subscribe to the free SKCGS FTM email list for meeting reminders and discussion:  https://skcgs.groups.io/g/FTMUG

The British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa is sponsoring a conference called “Teaghlach Gaelach: A Celebration of Irish Family History.” 

With six wonderful speakers and topics ranging from researching your farming ancestors to understanding Irish Palatines to using surnames to map families, there is something for everyone with Irish ancestry!

The popular Connect sessions return: you will be able to talk to Irish genealogists specializing in Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster in the Expert Connect session, and also discuss Irish research, DNA or general topics with your fellow registrants in the social session. If you can’t attend the live presentations, you will have access to the session videos and handouts until November 30. And as always, there will be a virtual Expo Hall, discounts and door prizes to enjoy.

 

See the attached flyer for more information.

The South King County Genealogical Society is hosting its Genealogy Chat special interest group. Meet up and chat about genealogy subjects and topics. We have no agenda; we just like one another! Register in advance: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUud-uqpzoiGtEMxlqDBQ_fUeS8oZjScF71. Go to https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Society for meeting link, discussion and meeting reminders.

The Fiske Genealogical Library is sponsoring "New Frontiers in Genealogy" with Lisa Alzo. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and the Metaverse. You may have heard these terms on the news, but what do they have to do with genealogy? This session will demonstrate how these emerging technologies will shape a new frontier in family history including how we research our ancestors and share their stories.

The Genealogical Forum of Oregon will hold its Fall Seminar on November 2, 2024. The theme is "Feast of DNA Topics" with Paul Woodbury. For the full program and registration, visit the GFO website. 

The South King County Genealogical Society is hosting its Family Tree Maker (FTM) special interest group.  Register in advance for this Zoom meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Subscribe to the free SKCGS FTM email list for meeting reminders and discussion:  https://skcgs.groups.io/g/FTMUG

The Fiske Genealogical Library is sponsoring "Finding Treasures in NewspaperArchive"with Mary Kircher Roddy.  Newspapers are a fabulous resource to learn more about your ancestors. The National Genealogical Society has recently partnered with Storied to make NewspaperArchive a free benefit of an NGS membership. Learn how to use this website to fill in the details of your ancestors' lives.

The Fiske Genealogical Library is sponsoring "MyMaps: Create a Map of Your Family's Migration West" with Janet O'Conor Camarata. Create a private Google map to illustrate your family’s migration path.  Pin their locations, enhance by adding text, pictures or photos, links, and layers. Save to your story of your family or to illustrate your family’s book.

Attend the largest global genealogy conference to learn more about your family history, interact with new technology or share your innovative ideas with the world. For more information, visit the Rootstech website.