October 23rd is fast approaching, but there is still time to sign up for the Sacramento German Genealogy Society Annual Fall Webinar: Your Ancestors and the World of Cartography (Pinpointing Place and Time). The webinar will be via Zoom with a $20.00 fee. Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_alwalRE6QyKomhZYYKxmdA This promises to be a phenomenal webinar. We have arranged an amazing lineup of speakers:Elod Biszack, CEO of Arcanum Database Ltd, will speak to us from Hungary. If you have ever done research in the Austrian Empire, you have heard of the amazing mapping source, Mapire. This is just one of the projects Arcanum is responsible for. They have digitized historical maps all over Europe and beyond.Heiko Mühr, Map Metadata and Curatorial Specialist at UC Berkeley, will share how to use their collection of German Captured Maps from WWII and then talk about the hidden collection of Austrian maps discovered in the process of making the German Captured Maps available to the public. Melinda Kashuba rounds out our trio. She has a doctorate degree in Geography. She will show us how to use maps to trace our ancestors from their homes in German-speaking Europe to their settlements in the United States. Class Descriptions and Presenter Bios: https://www.dropbox.com/s/hyhtczd7i0su2su/SGGS%202021%20Annual%20Fall%20Webinar%2C%20presentation%20descriptions%20and%20bios%20final.pdf?dl=0 Regards,Amy Chidester
Bring your questions and a notebook, and come chat with Research Archivist Tracy Rebstock! Learn how to use state and local government records in your family history. New records are added to our collections all the time — updates to vital records means more access to birth, death, marriage, and divorce collections. Ask questions so you can dig deeper into your genealogical research! Register here for this free webinar.
Haunted (virtual) tour — Oct. 29
The fourth annual Halloween haunted tour will take you on a spooky trek through the dark stacks in the underbelly of the Archives Building. We’ve brought some infamous Washingtonians back from the dead to tell their stories, and you don’t want to miss it! Newsletter subscribers will be emailed a link upon release.
Trick or treat yourself to the final Archives Month adventure with the Puget Sound branch. Senior Records Consultant Emily Venemon will discuss the importance of public records and the role of the State Archives’ regional branch system in preserving public access. Reference Archivist Jessica Jones will talk about the scope of archival government records held at the Puget Sound branch and how those records are used by researchers, and provide a look into how research requests are fulfilled. Register here for this free webinar.
You are cordially invited to an online “wedding” re caption – and index ing party!
On Tuesday, Nov. 30, the Genea logi cal Forum of Oregon is spon sor ing an on line event to index Mult nomah County mar riage records from 1917-1924.
Way back in 1981, the GFO acquired the county’s original mar riage regis ter books for 1885-1924. Over four decades, dedi cated volun teers have indexed the registers to 1916. But we get many requests in the “missing” years, so it’s time to finish the job!
These records have proven to be an in valu able source for Oregon and Southern Wash ing ton re searchers.
For the first time, GFO is trying out our annual volun teer work party as a one-day, inter active event entirely on line. You can join the fun for the whole day or even just an hour. You do not need to be a mem ber, just willing to dedicate a little time to support genealogy. For more infor mation and to RSVP, please visit http://gfo.org/givingtuesday.
Lewis County Genealogical Society invites you to The Witches of Salem presented at our meeting on Tuesday, 21 October. We have social time at 6:00PM, business meeting at 6:30 and the program beginning shortly after 7:00. Keep reading for more about the presentation and how to join us.
Jerri McCoy will present The Witches of Salem at the October Meeting of the Lewis County Genealogical Society. Today we do not expect to see witches on broomsticks and hexing neighbors, but in 1692 good sense, as will as charity and mercy, had disappeared. Persecution of women and girls reached a new height with witch hunts and trials taking over Salem Village and nearby towns. Who accused them? How were they identified? What happened to them? Come to our virtual meeting and learn about these times of gossiping, and sometimes honestly terrified, neighbors.
Jerri has a personal interest as her 8th great grandmother was Rebecca Nurse, a well-respected 71-year-old grandmother and wife of a local artisan who was accused, arrested and tried for witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials. Learn her fate. See how she and others are remembered today.
Jerri McCoy was born and raised in San Diego, California. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from San Diego State University, and worked in the computer industry for 30 years before retiring. Jerri has been active in genealogy for over 45 years. She is a member of her local genealogical society in Olympia, the Washington State Genealogical Society, and several lineage societies. She is a past president of two genealogical societies, and has held numerous lineage society offices. Jerri has published three books on her family.
Please email info@walcgs.org by Monday before the meeting or the Zoom Link.
Visit Lewis County Genealogical Society online at: walcgs.org
What?: October Olympia Genealogical Society Monthly Member Meeting
When?: Thursday, Oct 14th, 7:00pm
Where?: virtual via Zoom link available on the OGS website: olygensoc.org
Why?: We all have a story and sharing with others may lead to new discoveries. Come share your family lore or maybe you have ghost story or two to share. Members and those interested in genealogy are welcome to attend. Questions about becoming a member: membership@olygensoc.org. Thank you, Mandy StahreOGS – Publicity chair
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Monday, October 11, 2021, 1:00pm – 3pm PT GG/DNA (virtual) Family Tree DNA Y & mtDNA Surname projects; locality & haplogroup projects Using Y and mt DNA testing is a team sport! Find your teams on the Family Tree DNA site and elsewhere. Family Tree DNA has specialized groups for Y and mt DNA, including haplogroup groups, and also some locality and other special groups. How can these help you with your research? How do you find, join, and get help from them? Go to https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Genetic-Genealogy for meeting link, meeting reminders and discussion.
Friday, October 15, 2021, 1:00pm – 3pm PT Research Group (in-person) For SKCGS members Kent Family History Center 12817 SE 256th St. Kent Seating is limited RSVP REQUIRED to Winona at w.laird@skcgs.org
Saturday, October 16, 2021, 9:30am PT social time; 10:00am – 11:30am PT program SKCGS General Meeting (virtual) Thomas McEntee presents “You Can Do This, Photo Organizing Preservation”
Are you sitting on a pile of old family photographs and wondering what is the best way to preserve them? What about boxes of family vacation slides, photo negatives or home movies? As more and more Baby Boomers take on the task of organizing family history materials, we’re uncertain about the best way to preserve these memories. And an over-abundance of technology doesn’t help! Participants will learn the best ways to organize and preserve family photos including outsourcing as well as the DIY approach. Starting with quick and easy inventory and organizing tips, we’ll move on to creating a strategic plan to finally get this photo project done! Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. NOTE: Session will be recorded and available to SKCGS Members for playback in the Members Only section on our website a week or so after the event. Interested in becoming a member? More info at http://skcgs.org/membership.
Sunday, October 24, 2021, 11:00am – 1pm PT SKCGS/BDHS present Janice Lovelace “Black Miners in the West” (virtual) South King County Genealogical Society hosts Janice Lovelace presenting “Black Miners in the West” to the Black Diamond Historical Society Annual Meeting in Black Diamond. They invited historians and genealogists alike to learn the little-known story of the Black families who moved west to mine coal and other minerals. Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0rde2srzwjEtZ3Wa1B8mt7xbaaYvQhhr2y After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Monday, October 25, 2021, 1pm – 3pm PT
Genealogy Chat (virtual)
Meet up and chat about genealogy subjects and topics. We have no agenda; we just like one another! Go to https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Society for meeting link, discussion and meeting reminders.
Friday, November 5, 2021, 12:30pm-2:30pm PT German Interest Group (EGS) (virtual) The topic will be “Learning about my Oswald and Rendtorff Ancestors.” Speaker Janice Leitzke highlights discoveries made while researching the German branch of her family tree. Visitors are always welcome and can request an invitation via Contact tab on the website no later than 2 days prior to the meeting: https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/
Saturday, November 6, 2021, 10:00am PT Family Tree Maker Users Group (virtual) Question & Answer. Each month, we will learn about using the features of FTM. Go to https://skcgs.groups.io/g/FTMUG for meeting link, meeting reminders and discussion.
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“You can’t really know where you are going until you know where you have been.” –Maya Angelou
Saturday, October 16, 2021 Online, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (Pacific Time) Click here to register SGS Members $40, Everyone else $55 Our speaker, Ari Wilkins, is a genealogist and librarian from Texas with “boots on the ground” experience. Her knowledge of records of the south and of genealogical methodology in general is extraordinary. Besides all that, she is a wonderful speaker. Her topics are important for all genealogists, especially those with ancestors in the south. Come and learn something new! Seminar Topics Black and White Southern Families in Southern Plantation Records Learn about the genealogical value of the Southern Antebellum Plantation Records – how they are organized, how to search the collection, and apply it towards your genealogical research. The case studies will highlight the personal documents of a white Southern family and the indirect documentation of an African American family. Mysterious Relatives Many researchers encounter mysterious persons living in the household of a relative; or a letter signed by an unknown ‘cousin.’ As a researcher, it is important to investigate and understand the relationship between these strangers and your person of interest. This lecture will discuss cluster research methodology. Reconstructing Communities Using Sanborn Maps, Census Records, and City Directories Recreating neighborhoods can provide rich and insightful details about an ancestor’s life and surroundings. This lecture will demonstrate ways to build a map using Sanborn Fire insurance maps, census records, and city directories in Google Maps.
Friends of Friends: Quakers and African American Communities Well-known for their anti-slavery views, Quakers began to migrate to the slave-free territories in the 19th century. As they migrated out of the South, Quakers emancipated and traveled with their newly freed slaves. Once settled, the sect continued their abolitionist cause by supporting the Underground Railroad – transporting runaway slaves to free states. In turn, free blacks established their own settlements, while still maintaining ties with the Quaker community. Meet the Speaker Ari Wilkins is a graduate of Louisiana State University. She has been actively researching family history since 1998, specializing in African American research. She is a genealogist and library associate at Dallas Public Library, where she provides genealogy-programming education. She worked with the esteemed genealogist, Dr. James Rose, on his project, “Generations: The WPA Ex-Slave Narrative Database.” Ari has spoken nationally at the National Genealogical Society, Federation of Genealogical Societies, RootsTech, Texas State Genealogical Society, Ohio Genealogical Society, the Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research, American Library Association, and a multitude of local societies. Learn about Ari’s work with Black Genesis.
Building Your Family Story You have decided to take on this role as Family Historian, so now what? • What to find in home treasures • Common roadblocks and how to avoid them • What to find at a research library
The October Whatcom Genealogical Society meeting will be held Monday, October 11 at 2 pm at the Pioneer Pavilion at 2007 Cherry Street in Ferndale, WA. The featured speaker will be Diana Elder, professional genealogist, podcast host, lecturer and author of “Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide”. Her topic will be Make Progress in Your Genealogy Research: Learn to Research Like A Pro. We look forward to seeing everyone in person. We follow the Covid guidelines for in-person meetings. Don’t forget your mask!
Join the Bainbridge Island Genealogy Society (BIGS) Monthly Program on Friday, October 15, 2021, 10AM-Noon, on Zoom, when Nicka Sewell-Smith presents “Case Studies in Gray: Identifying Shared Ancestries Through DNA and Genealogy.”
If you’ve ever identified a group shared of DNA matches, but were stumped on how you were all related, this presentation is for you. Learn how to let DNA take the lead in determining who and where to search to uncover the group’s most recent common ancestor.
Nicka Smith is a professional photographer, speaker, host, consultant, and documentarian with more than 20 years of experience as a genealogist. She has extensive experience in African genealogy, and reverse genealogy, and is expert in genealogical research in the Northeastern Louisiana area, and in researching enslaved communities.
It’s free, and the public is most welcome! Pick up your Zoom link at our website, http://www.bigenealogy.org under “Events.”
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Thank you!
Larry Noedel
Publicity
Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society
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The fourth annual Halloween haunted tour will take you on a spooky trek through the dark stacks in the underbelly of the Archives Building. We’ve brought some infamous Washingtonians back from the dead to tell their stories, and you don’t want to miss it!
“You can’t really know where you are going until you know where you have been.”
Ari Wilkins is a graduate of Louisiana State University. She has been actively researching family history since 1998, specializing in African American research. She is a genealogist and library associate at 
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