News Release

WGS Program – Visitors are always welcome!

Whatcom Genealogical Society meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 2 P.M.,

except December, January, July, and August at the Pioneer Pavilion, 2007 Cherry St., Ferndale,

WA – Doors open at 1:30 P.M.

There is plenty of free parking and no stairs to navigate.

No experience in genealogy is necessary to join us.

WGS General Meeting, April 14, 2025

“Reaping a Harvest with Land Records” with Larry W. Thomas

Larry is a retired US Army Captain with 23 years in the field of Aviation, Transportation

& Logistics, he has a bachelor’s degree in “Aviation Management Information Systems” from Southern Polytechnic State University while working for the US Army Reserves as a Program Manager earning his certification as a Project Management Professional from the Project Management Institute in 2013. Larry began his Genealogy Research over 30 years ago with his own Thomas Family, Georgia residents since the 1750’s. Then, adding the rest his and his late wife’s families before the beginning to research for clients in 2008, operating www.AtlantaGenealogy.com.

A graduate of ProGen 38, Larry has assisted the TV show “Finding Your Roots.” He is a member of numerous genealogical and historical societies, serves on the Board of the Georgia Genealogical Society, is the current president of Genealogical Speakers Guild, and is past president of the Cobb County Genealogy Society. He is becoming a popular genealogy presenter, bringing some fun to learning how to research.