The speaker at the Lower Columbia Genealogical Society’s April 9th, 2026 zoom meeting will be Amber Oldenburg. Her topic is Researching Newspapers Outside the Newspaper.com.
Virtual meeting doors will open at 9:30 am
Speaker’s program will begin at 10:00 am
The public is invited to attend.
Please consider joining our society for $20/yr.
For a link to join the meeting or to join the society contact lcgsgen@yahoo.com 24hrs prior to the event
Please join us for Tri-City Genealogical Society’s General meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8th. The presentation will be at the Richland FamilySearch Center located at 1314A Goethals Dr. Entrance is down the ramp from the parking lot north of Dairy Queen. The presentation will also be on Zoom so you can join in from your home. See below for the Zoom link for the March presentation.
On April 8th, another longtime TCGS member, Margie Beldin, will be speaking on “New Tools in FamilySearch.”
And, on May 13th, longtime TCGS member and TCGS Librarian, Sandra Meacham Floberg, will discuss “Repatriation of MIA/KIA using DNA.”
Featuring Professional Genealogist and WCGS member Jill Nock
Saturday, April 18, 9 AM – 12 Noon
Bishop Place Independent Living Social Room
815 SE Klemgard St., Pullman, WA
Jill Nock, AG®, is a professional genealogist accredited through ICAPGen℠ in the U.S. Upper South with nearly five decades of research experience. She operates Mountain State Genealogy and also subcontracts with Family Locket Genealogists. A graduate of ProGen59, she has completed advanced training at the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP) in Advanced DNA Evidence, Fundamentals of Forensic Genealogy, and Tools & Strategies for Tackling Tough Research Problems.
A former Level 1 Mentor for ICAPGen℠ study groups, Jill has helped genealogists develop professional skills and meet accreditation standards. Her expertise combines traditional record analysis with advanced DNA interpretation, specializing in transforming complex research findings into clear, professionally written reports.
“Reading Between the Lines: What to Look For in Probate Records” (Beginner to Intermediate)
Description: This practical session teaches genealogists how to recognize family dramas, relationships, and circumstances hidden in probate records beyond basic name and date extraction. Using compelling real case studies, attendees learn systematic approaches for identifying language patterns, property distributions, and timing clues that reveal untold family stories. The presentation demonstrates how small variations from standard legal language often indicate the most significant family events and relationships.
“Learning to Think Like a Genealogical Detective” (Advanced Beginner to Intermediate)
Description: When key records are missing, genealogy doesn’t stop—it shifts into detective mode. This presentation introduces a practical, step-by-step approach to solving family history mysteries using indirect evidence, pattern recognition, and the FAN Club (Family, Associates, and Neighbors) strategy. Through a real-life case study, attendees will learn how to connect clues across records and build confident conclusions even when direct answers don’t exist.
Each topic will be 45 minutes in length with a Q and A time at the end of each and a break in between. To accommodate handouts and refreshments please RSVP to whitmancgs@gmail.com or text/call WCGS President Sue Kreikemeier at 509-595-3307. Drop-ins welcome.
Spring is finally here and it’s time for the first of our Spring Speaker Series. Join SVGS on Saturday April 11, 2026, at 1pm at the Burlington Public Library for “Hatched, Matched & Dispatched Chasing Ancestors Through US Vital Records” with Colette Hokanson. Colette is a FamilySearch Researcher. Come learn research methods that can help you find these important building blocks of genealogy. Can’t make it to the Burlington Library, request a zoom link by emailing info@skagitvalleygenealogy.org.
Description:Exploring Italian Catholic Parish Registers introduces researchers to the rich genealogical and historical information found in parish records across Italy. This session will cover how to identify the correct parish and diocese for your ancestors, and how to locate and interpret key sacramental records—baptisms, confirmations, marriages, and burials. Participants will gain practical strategies for navigating these records and understanding the valuable details they contain for family history research.
Presenter: Suzanne Russo Adams Suzanne Russo Adams, MA, AG®, is an Associate Professor of family history and the Director of the Center for Family History and Genealogy at Brigham Young University. An Accredited Genealogist® specializing in Italian research, she holds degrees inFamily History/Genealogy and Sociology, as well as a master’s degree in History. With over 25 years of experience in the genealogy field, Suzanne has worked extensively in record acquisition, strategy, and content digitization for Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org. She is the author of “Finding Your Italian Ancestors: A Beginner’s Guide.”
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Italian Interest Group (IIG) of the Eastside Genealogical Society P.O. Box 374 Bellevue, WA 98009-0374
Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Legacy Family Tree Software SIG Meeting Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm virtual via Zoom
Open Discussion
This is our monthly meeting to share tips & tricks, problems & solutions. Sometimes we will watch videos or share our screens to aide in learning more about using Legacy Family Tree software.
Everyone is welcome to attend and participate in the learning. If you are just thinking about trying Legacy for the first time, you’ve been using it for a year or two or you are an old pro with many years of experience using Legacy this is the group for you.
We look forward to meeting with you, every month on the First Tuesday at 7:00 PM Pacific Time
We look forward to meeting with you, every month on the First Tuesday at 7:00 PM Pacific Time
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Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Writing Family History Wednesday, April 8, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM via Zoom
The Writing Family History Special Interest Group (WFH-SIG) supports TPCGS members in documenting, writing, and preserving their family histories—formally or informally. Monthly meetings will provide a mix of presentations, writing exercises, and peer reviews to help members make progress in their projects.
Date & Time: Every month on the Second Wednesday, starting at 7:00 PM Pacific Time
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
The SVGS New England Interest Group (includes New York and Pennsylvania) that meets at the SVGS Library on the first Tuesday of the month is now hybrid!
If you have not joined us yet and would like to receive emails in the future for this group or wish to attend via Zoom, please send an email to info@stillygen.org and request to be added to the New England Interest Group email list and receive monthly Zoom invitations.
DNA Special Interest Group
Also join us at the SVGS library on the third Thursday of the month from 1-3pmfor our DNA Special Interest Group (DIG). This group works together to develop a better understanding of DNA techniques and strategies for finding relatives. We will discuss and review new DNA developments and tools and help members with their research problems.
All DNA skill levels are welcome to attend.
If you have a specific DNA topic you would like to discuss or have any other suggestions for this group, please send an email info@stillygen.org
Also, if you have not joined us yet and would like to receive emails in the future for the DIG group, please send an email to info@stillygen.org and request to be added to the DIG email list.
NEW – Using AI to Write Your Family History
Starting Thursday, March 26th
This group will meet the on the 4th Thursday of every month at 1 pm at the SVGS Library to discuss and assist in writing your family history using AI resources. Various AI platforms, tools and new developments using AI will be introduced.
Bring your questions, laptop and narratives for help or feedback.
NEW – American Ancestors Webinar Day
Starting Saturday, March 28th
Join us on the last Saturday of the month at the SVGS library at 11am to watch an American Ancestors webinar.
This month:
A Perfect Frenzy: A Royal Governor, His Black Allies, and the Crisis That Spurred the American Revolution” with Andrew Lawler
As the American Revolution broke out in New England in the spring of 1775, dramatic events unfolded in Virginia that proved every bit as decisive as the battles of Lexington and Concord and Bunker Hill in uniting the colonies against Britain. A Perfect Frenzy chronicles these stunning and widely overlooked events for the first time.
Many communities across the United States boast a rich Dutch heritage, owing their founding and regional culture to the influence of Dutch immigration. This presentation will explore resources and techniques to trace your Dutch ancestors in the United States and back into the Netherlands, with additional emphasis on cultural and historical context that surrounded the lives of your Dutch ancestors. Join Alexander Tolksdorf to explore resources and techniques to trace your Dutch ancestors in the United States and back into the Netherlands, with additional emphasis on cultural and historical context that surrounded the lives of your Dutch ancestors. Click Here to Sign-up Click Here to See All of Our 2026 Classes!Visit our blog for great tips & hints exploring your family story!HQRL.com /Classes & Events / Contact
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