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Seattle Genealogical Society News

by Charles Hansen

NEW AT THE SGS LIBRARY!

Beginning on April 1, 2023,  a new subscription service, http:// historygeo.com, will be available at the SGS Library. This website is an online version of the Family Maps and Texas Land Survey Maps book series. Instead of looking at landowner maps township by township, you’ll have a single, interactive map containing over 12.3 million landowners among 30 states (all 29 of the public land states, plus Texas). A single click of a parcel of land will link to both Google maps and patents’ source documents at the Bureau of Land Management or Texas General Land Office. Also included is a collection of approximately 4000 maps from various sources showing landowners at a particular point in time. Sometime in April 2023, SGS will offer a class on how to use this website. Watch for it.

 CONGRATULATIONS TO
CAROLYN LADD, JD, CG

Carolyn Ladd, JD, CG is the most recent SGS genealogist to receive the credential of Certified Genealogist, an achievement indicative of the attainment of the highest of standards associated with the field of genealogy. She joins other SGS members Trish Nicola, Carol Jenner, Jill Morelli and Stephanie O’Connell in the attainment of that goal. Carolyn, like Stephanie, is a graduate of the SGS online Certification Discussion Group, which since 2017 has instructed over 600 genealogists in strategies, tips and techniques for a successful portfolio, a prerequisite for attainment of the credential. We wish her a great genealogical journey!

If you want to know more about attaining the credential, go to https://bcgcertification.org. If you want to know more about the course, and perhaps sign up for the Fall 2023 course, go to https://theCDGseries.wordpress.com.

100 years ago: 26 March 1923

“Alice Gentle Laughs Over School Days” celebrates home town Opera singer Alice Gentle’s return to her Seattle and recounted recollections of old school times. The article noted that on the operatic stage she is “notably the lead of “Carmen”, “La Tosera”, “La Navarraise” and “Le Chemineau.” The article further explained that she was singing in “La Tosca” …with the San Carlo Opera
Company at the Metropolitan Theatre” and would appear at the Opera Comique in Paris
during the coming winter season.

“Alice Gentle Laughs Over School Days,”
Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 26 March 1923, p3 col 2.

* Watch each eNews! issue for “100 years ago”, our new anecdotal series. We will be running it for the duration of 2023, our centennial year. 

SAVE THE DATE

Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State, 
usually 2nd Monday meetings
usually 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Pacific Time

JGSWS meets on the second Monday of each month, from Sept-June. Doors open at 6:30 PM unless noted otherwise. The next meetinnalg is April 10, 2023, and the program is “Grandma Said What? Gathering and Verifying Your Family’s Oral History” with Sara Cochran. Program starts at 7:00 pm. 

http://www.jgsws.org/meetings.php

 
Eastside Genealogical Society, 
Bellevue Regional Library, 
Bellevue, WA 
Thursday, April 13, 2023 
7:00 PM 

Gregory D Luce of The Adoptee Rights Law Center PLLC will be giving this meeting’s lecture on “The Intersection of Adoptee Rights and Genealogy: Where, How and If You Can Get Your Records”.  An adoptee himself, Gregory is also the executive director of Adoptees United Inc., a national nonprofit organization dedicated to equality for all adopted people.

This is a virtual meeting via Zoom. For additional info visit the EGS website and check their calendar: 
https://eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org/


International German Genealogy Partnership 2023 Conference,
June 9-11, 2023
Fort Wayne, Indiana 

This is a conference not to be missed by anyone doing German genealogy research anywhere in the world. Attend in person or online. For more info and registration visit:
https://iggp.org



 

SGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Good Shepherd Center, Suite 302
4649 Sunnyside Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
206 522-8658

New Hours :  Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
10:00 am – 3:00 pm ** Please call ahead to make sure our library will be open. We are short on front desk volunteers. *** The elevator in the Good Shepherd Center will be out of service for the next several weeks. 

Masks are recommended  inside the Good Shepherd Center. Due to COVID the events listed below continue to be virtual, online via Zoom. Always check the SGS Website Calendar of Events for the meeting links, registration, or for last minute updates or changes to the schedule. Be advised you may need to register in advance to join a meeting. 

NOTICE: SGS has imposed more security on our Zoom meetings. Some meetings will begin with a waiting room.  The host must take action to let people into each meeting.  The host will try to open the waiting room about 10 minutes ahead of time. Please be patient.

All times listed are Pacific Time unless otherwise noted 

Saturday, April 1, 2023, 10:15 am- 12:15 pm, FamilySearch SIG, with Lou Daly. Discover many ways to use the FamilySearch website in your research. Meeting includes instruction and time for Q&A. Email Lou to get on the email list: loudaly@nwlink.com 

Sunday, April 2, 2023,  1:00 pm-3:00 pm, DNA Workshop, with Cary Bright and Craig Gowens. To participate you need to be on the SGS DNA Interest Group email list. Contact Cary Bright at SGSDNASIG@gmail.com to join. 

Monday, April 3, 2023, 10:00 am-11:30 am,  Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists.

Saturday, April 8, 2023,  1:00 pm-2:30 pm, Second Saturday: Western Overland Trails, with Steven W Morrison, Following the Seven T’s. Please register in advance. 

Monday, April 10, 2023, 10:00 am-11:30 am,  Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists.

Monday, April 10, 2023, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm,  Board of Directors Meeting at SGS  (Virtual),  All SGS members are welcome to attend. Remember SGS has several board positions open. We need to fill them. Maybe you have the skills and time. 

Monday, April 10, 2023, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, Write It Up! SIG (Virtual), Join this group  to share and discuss writing projects, resources, and ideas.  To join or learn more, contact Alaine Keisling at keisling@gmail.com 

Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 10:00 am-11:00 am, Tech Tuesday (Virtual), informal consultation time on DNA, genealogy software, or genealogy-related technical issues. All are welcome. No appointment necessary. Bring us your problem; we’ll try to help. 

Saturday, April 15, 2023, 10:00 am- 12:00 pm, IRISH SIG, with Susan McKee and Jim Ryan. See the SGS website Calendar of Events for further information. Notice there is a new Zoom link.

Saturday, April 15, 2023, 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm, German SIG, with Carolyn Schott See the SGS website Calendar of Events for further information. Notice there is a new Zoom link.

Monday, April 17, 2023, 10:00 am-11:30 am,  Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists.

Friday, April 21, 2023,  10:30 am-12:30 pm, Family Tree Maker SIG, the FTM by Software MacKiev user’s group  meets via Zoom on the 3rd Friday of each month. If you would like to attend and are not on the SIG e-mail distribution list, please send an e-mail to egsgenealogyhelper@yahoo.com no later than Thursday, April 20th to request the meeting ld.

Monday, April 24, 2023, 10:00 am-11:30 am,  Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists.

Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 10:00 am-11:00 am, Tech Tuesday (Virtual), informal consultation time on DNA, genealogy software, or genealogy-related technical issues. All are welcome. No appointment necessary. Bring us your problem; we’ll try to help. 

Saturday, April 29, 2023,  10:00 am-12:30 pm, DNA SIG, with Cary Bright and Craig Gowens. To participate you need to be on the SGS DNA Interest Group email list. Contact Cary Bright at SGSDNASIG@gmail.com to join. 

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Legacy Family Tree SIG April 2023 Meeting

by Charles Hansen

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society

Legacy Family Tree SIG Meeting April 4th, 2023, 7:00 pm

This week we will be changing things up a bit, instead of watching videos we will be reviewing Legacy’s reports and how we can run reports on individual branches in our family file to share with family members.

We hope to see you this coming Tuesday, April 4th!

Our meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month from 7:00 pm until 8:30. The link to the reoccurring Zoom Meeting is located at the bottom of this page.

The first half of each meeting we will work thru training videos, watching, and then pausing to talk about the section we just watched before moving on to the next section.  The second half will be used for open discussion of topics related to using Legacy. This could include any questions or problems we are having with the program or tips and features we have discovered.  If you think of something you would like to bring up, please write it down so you can share it with the group.

Topic: TPCGS Legacy Special Interest Group 1st Tuesday

Time: Apr 4, 2023 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

        Every month on the First Tue, until Dec 3, 2024, 21 occurrence(s)

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Heritage Quest Research Library April Seminars

by Charles Hansen

Dawn Carlile is a native Oregonian who grew up in Eugene and Springfield. She has been doing research for more than 25 years. Dawn is a professional genealogist, educator and lecturer.


CENSUS RECORDS, the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How.
The census has always been a valuable asset to genealogists and a better understanding of the who, what, when, where, why, and how can reveal more about your ancestors. Learn why we have a census, what all the codes mean, the questions asked, and special instructions to the census takers for how to enter the answers.
APRIL 6, 2023
Thursday
11 AM to 12 PM
ZOOM
Sign-up & Payment:
Cost: $20 Members/ $25 Non-members
Go to hqrl.com
Click on HQRL Store and sign in as a member to get the discount.

Janet O’Conor Camarata is a genealogist with over 30 years of experience. She is a seminar presenter, educator and trainer for many local genealogy societies and libraries. Janet is a past-president of SKCGS and has taught classes at Pierce College.


Using Historical Maps for Genealogical Research
Historical maps are crucial to genealogy research!
These maps allow genealogy researchers to place our ancestors in a specific location and time, understand people and the land, along with migration patterns and the community where the ancestor lived. Historical maps reduce research time.
Fortunately, many maps can be found online FREE.
April 20, 2023
Thursday
11 AM to 12 PM
Zoom
Sign-up & Payment:
Cost: $20 Members / $25 Non-members
Go to hqrl.com
Click on HQRL Store and sign in as a member to get the discount.

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Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society A New Strategy for Brick Walls

by Charles Hansen

On April 21, 2023 BIGS Presents

At 10AM, Friday, April 21, 2023,

A Zoom Virtual Event,

Kim Richardson will present:

“A New Strategy for Brick Walls”

A genealogical brick wall is a question that remains unanswered after exhaustive research. Would you like to see the brick wall as a yellow brick road? Kim says she’s going to show us how at her upcoming presentation.

Professional genealogist Kim Richardson founded a research and consulting firm to assist clients in their pursuit of their ancestors. She also enjoys spending time researching her own family, but Kim’s favorite genealogy activity is serving the family history community by coaching and empowering others to break through barriers to achieve their goals. To that end, Kim created and developed the “Brick Wall Buster Cards” to show others her secret to solving tough genealogy problems and family mysteries.

She regularly teaches and presents to groups across the country. She also writes for local and state genealogy publications and wrote the “Mississippi Research Guide” for Family Tree Magazine. She has researched for TV shows Finding Your Roots and Who Do You Think You Are? Kim earned a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations from Mississippi State University. She retired from service to the State of Mississippi after 25 years as an advocate for victims of violent crime and working in highway traffic safety programs.

So, please join us on April 21st at 10AM for this informative presentation. A Zoom link will be posted on the BIGS website the day before the event.

Everyone Welcome! No membership necessary!

Lower Columbia Genealogical Society School Records

by Charles Hansen

Thursday, April 13, 2023 the public is invited to a free Zoom presentation by Maggie Cogswell on School Records, presented by the Lower Columbia Genealogical Society.

Ms. Cogswell is a Washington State archivist from the office of the Secretary of State, Olympia.

The meeting will open at 6:30 pm for announcements and greeting visitors. The program will start at 7:00 pm.

For a Zoom link please contact lcgsgen@yahoo.com

German Interest Group of the East Side Genealogical Society April 2023 Meeting

by Charles Hansen

When: Friday, April 7, 2023 from 12:30 to 2:30 pm PT

Zoom Registration required: https://tinyurl.com/yck8upj6    

Topic: “Researching the Eastern European German Diaspora”

This presentation focuses on the populations of Germans in Eastern Europe which reached more than 18 million people scattered in former German communities. Their settlement area was roughly bounded by the Oder-Neisse River (West), the Ural Mountains (in the East), the Baltic Sea (in the North) to Turkey (in the South).  Major former German Provinces of Ostpreußen, Westpreußen, Schlesien, Pommern, Memelland, Litauen, Sudetenland will be included.

Presenter: Mark Rabideau

Mark Rabideau has more than 20 years’ experience researching genealogy. His website is ManyRoads, one the internet’s largest privately owned and managed repositories of Prussian genealogy source information (biased towards West Prussia, East Prussia, and Pomerania). The archives include maps, source documents, histories, guidance, and photographs. He has created and maintains one of the internet’s most robust Prussian (Germany, Poland, and Shoah) research support pages. He is the author of hundreds of genealogy articles. More is available online at ManyRoads (https://www.many-roads.com/ )

More information: Visitors are always welcome.  Our website is https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/

Yakima Valley Genealogical Society Spring Seminar

by Charles Hansen

Y.V.G.S. Spring Seminar

Location:  Y.V.G.S. Library, 1901 So. 12th Ave, Union Gap, WA 98903

Telephone: (509) 248-1328 

website: www.yvgs.net

Cost: $15.00 Form on website.

Featuring: Richard Kyle

The classes will be focusing on the importance of immigration and land papers.

Friday, April 7, 2023 – 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Prejudice, Bias, Discrimination and Class Elitism and it’s effect on Colonial Immigration to the U.S.

Saturday, April 8, 2023 Morning 9:00 to 11:30am

9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Free Land – A History of Free Land for Immigrants and Settlers from Colonial to Modern Times.

10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Break and Snacks (coffee, tea and water provided).

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Lands Records – Why you need them for your research and a basic tutorial on how to use them.

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society DNA SIG

by Charles Hansen

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society DNA Special Interest Group Meeting

Tuesday, March 28 at 7:00 pm via Zoom

We will continue studying Genetic Genealogy in Practice by Blaine Bettinger and Debbie Parker Wayne.

This month we will discuss continue discussing Chapter 5: Genealogical Applications for atDNA.

This book is available from The National Genealogical Society (the publishers): 

Genetic Genealogy in Practice

From Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Genetic-Genealogy-Practice-Blaine-Bettinger/dp/1935815229

From your local public library or via Inter-Library Loan.

Check WorldCat to see what libraries may have copies: https://worldcat.org/title/959825550

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Clallam County Genealogical Society DNA Doesn’t Lie.

by Charles Hansen

DNA Doesn’t Lie, but Needs Help to Find the Truth!  — a presentation by Debbie Smith sponsored by the Clallam Genealogical Society Saturday, April 15th  at our 10:30 am meeting.

DNA is a valuable tool for use in genealogic research for providing the proof of a genetic relationship. However, it does not stand alone.  Documentary research is needed to confirm genealogic relationships.  This lecture will demonstrate how pairing DNA discoveries with research can strengthen your conclusions.

Debbie Smyth holds a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University.  Her research and lectures focus on DNA, methodology, lineage society applications, and midwestern and southern states.

The meeting will be available through Zoom.  One can obtain the Zoom meeting number and passcode by calling CCGS Tuesday through Friday — 10am to 4pm, or Saturday — noon to 4pm.  The phone number is 360-417-5000.

The program will also be presented at the CCGS Research Center located at 403 E. 8th Street in Port Angeles, WA.

There is no cost to attend this meeting and presentation.

For more information visit our website: www. clallamcogs.org.  

DNA Doesn’t Lie, but Needs Help to Find the Truth!  — a presentation by Debbie Smith sponsored by the Clallam Genealogical Society Saturday, April 15th  at our 10:30 am meeting.

DNA is a valuable tool for use in genealogic research for providing the proof of a genetic relationship. However, it does not stand alone.  Documentary research is needed to confirm genealogic relationships.  This lecture will demonstrate how pairing DNA discoveries with research can strengthen your conclusions.

Debbie Smyth holds a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University.  Her research and lectures focus on DNA, methodology, lineage society applications, and midwestern and southern states.

The meeting will be available through Zoom.  One can obtain the Zoom meeting number and passcode by calling CCGS Tuesday through Friday — 10am to 4pm, or Saturday — noon to 4pm.  The phone number is 360-417-5000.

The program will also be presented at the CCGS Research Center located at 403 E. 8th Street in Port Angeles, WA.

There is no cost to attend this meeting and presentation.

For more information visit our website: www. clallamcogs.org.  

Free Program on How to Become a Certified Genealogist

by Charles Hansen


We all share a passion about tracing our ancestors.

Over seven years ago I decided to work to attain the credential of Certified Genealogist from the Board for Certification of Genealogists. It wasn’t easy but in January 2017 I achieved my goal. At that time there was one other person with the credential in the entire state of Washington. Washington now has 7 certified genealogists! However, all of them are from western Washington.

I know there are very competent genealogists in Washington; I know there are many who would like to improve their genealogical skills and to see if they are doing it “right.” Perhaps they haven’t heard of the program or perhaps they have heard about it and dismissed it.

I would like to offer to your society to give (yes, free) a presentation to your membership about certification and why it might benefit them. Certainly, armed with knowledge they could decide not to pursue the credential. That is fine. It is not the goal to turn everyone into a CG; it is the goal to make sure everyone makes a knowledgeable decision.

Yes, I run the Certification Discussion Group series out of Seattle GS and it is a resource some might find helpful, but it is certainly not a requirement for applying as two of the seven can attest.

If you are interested in a free presentation on certification to your group, please contact me at jkmorelli@gmail.com so we can find a mutually convenient time.

I hope to hear from you soon.

This offer is made to any genealogical society who would like to know more about certification.

Jill