Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic we have tried to stay STRONG, but that hasn’t been easy. We closed the library on Friday, March 13, 2020 right in the middle of the NOURISH OUR ROOTS campaign to replenish our reserves. We are eternally grateful that you stepped up and helped us in that endeavor. While we were able to move forward because of your generosity, we find ourselves again behind the 8-ball due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
How can you HELP? What does all this mean?
We have been given a challenge by one of our valued members!
From now until the end of the year, for every $1 pledged to HQRL they will match your donation. If you give $5, they will give $5. If you give $100, they will give $100. Essentially doubling your gift.
We have added a DONATION button to the HQRL webpage at: www.hqrl.com for your convenience.
We want to be here for you. We want to share our knowledge and expertise with you. We want HQRL to be a premier place to research, learn and share genealogy, but we cannot do it alone. We know that COVID-19 has affected each of us in a variety of ways. We hope for a healthier future and the ability to gather and share our stories.
I’m delighted to share that we’ve just refreshed the data for the Theory of Family Relativity™!
This update has added millions of new and improved theories that explain how you and your DNA Matches might be related, and can enlighten you about family relationships that may have been complete mysteries until now. Please take a moment to share this exciting update with your audiences.
Since the last update, the number of theories on MyHeritage has grown by 64%, from 20,330,031 to 33,373,070! The number of MyHeritage users who now have at least one Theory of Family Relativity™ for their DNA Matches has increased by 28%. This time I even got a few theories of my own!
The Theory of Family Relativity™ harnesses the billions of family tree profiles and historical records on MyHeritage to suggest relationship paths between you and your DNA Matches, potentially saving you dozens of hours of research.
As our users create new family tree profiles and as we add new collections of historical records, we’ll be able to deliver more insights and suggest new theories to help our users further their genealogical research.
Read more about the update to the Theory of Family Relativity™ on our blog.
Keep safe and healthy,
Daniel Horowitz Genealogy Expert
MyHeritage Ltd., P.O.Box 50, 3 Ariel Sharon Blvd., Or Yehuda 60250, Israel
Clark County Genealogical Society (CCGS) 3205 NE 52nd St Vancouver, WA 98663 360-750-5688 http://www.ccgs-wa.org/
CCGS FALL CLASSES
All Classes Online: live from the Clark County Genealogical Society Library from 10am to Noon
Tuition for each class is $12 for members and $15 for non-members. Registration may be made using PayPal or mailed with a check. Registration information is available from:
https://www.ccgs-wa.org/activities/calendar/
Researching Your Family in Maryland: Elsie Deatherage – Tuesday October 13, 2020 Maryland is where many of our ancestors arrived before heading west. Learn how to find their records in the “Old Line State”. Join Elsie as she shares more of her many genealogical gems to locating your family.
Secrets of Wiki in FamilySearch.org: Alice Allen – Tuesday October 20, 2020
FamilySearch.org is an easy-to-access online research database, just enter your ancestor’s name and information appears! But you may be missing great family clues searching only a family name. Alice will share how to make the most of your research time using the Wiki.
When and why our Scottish ancestors departed their homeland often offers clues to where they next landed. Scottish history is complex and full of reasons sons left and families resettled in new lands.
Internet Security Tips: Stephen Young – Tuesday, November 10, 2020
With Steve’s Intel career experience, he brings to this class practical and on-point internet security tips to assist your family history searches. The www is a vast helpful resource which may include some mysterious pitfalls.
RESEARCH BOOK CLUB Come join the CCGS Research Book Club as we start a new book “The Genealogist’s Google Toolbox 3rd edition” by Lisa Louise Cooke. We meet on the first Monday of each month at Noon and will analyze this book one to two chapters at a time. For now, we are conducting our meetings virtually until we are able to meet in the library. Focus groups are free and open to CCGS members and non-members. If you would like more information or are interested in joining this group please contact Paula (facilitator) at gensoc@ccgs-wa.org
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE Deadline for the October newsletter is Wednesday, September 23rd. Soliciting genealogy-related articles for possible use in the newsletter, such as interesting and little known genealogy websites; how have you coped during our quarantine and did you find any new info on your ancestors, etc.
Alice Allen allen.alice @ gmail.com
DNA SEMINAR Saturday, October 24, 2020 South King County Two virtual sessions on DNA If you are feeling that your DNA data is not fully working for you, join us Saturday, October 24 for two sessions with Diahan Southard, a pioneer in the field. She will help you analyze and connect the data the companies give you with your family tree. http://skcgs.org/seminar.html
ROOTS TECH 2021 Roots Tech for 2021 will be a virtual convention, and FREE. More information and registration form is available here:
https://www.rootstech.org/?lang=eng
COMPUTER MONITOR FOR SALE It is a 32 inch, 720 DPI monitor, with built in audio, built in stand and solid as a rock. Any reasonable offer will be considered.
CCGS CRAFT CLAN The CCGS Craft Clan started meeting just before Covid 19 closed everything down, and have had some virtual meetings in the meantime. They meet the 4th Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. Contact Marcia Grubb for more information, as well as log-in information. Her email is mlouise421 @ aol.com.
Registration Now Open For National Nordic Museum’s Virtual Nordic Genealogy Conference Participants Can Delve Into Family History Online
SEATTLE, WA—The National Nordic Museum’s Virtual Nordic Genealogy Conference opens in September. The first genealogy conference ever offered by the Museum, it provides resources about family history and lineage to a wide global audience with internationally-renowned experts. Participants can choose from variety of live broadcasts and pre-recorded courses designed to be taken at their own pace. Registration is now open at nordicmuseum.org/genealogyconference.
RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP Many thanks to our members who renew their membership promptly. Double thanks to those who include a donation along with their renewal. We do have ongoing expenses even though the building is closed to the public (rent, water, electricity, etc). Thank you for your patience and loyalty.
Eric Jordahl, President
If you would like to renew your membership or make a donation, please email gensoc@ccgs-wa.org
CCGS IS CLOSED The CCGS building is currently closed to the public. All previously scheduled meetings and activities are cancelled or postponed. More detailed information will be forthcoming and available on the CCGS calendar as conditions change.
http://www.ccgs-wa.org/calendar.html
Your CCGS Board is working to share the Library with you without you leaving home!
Clark County Genealogy on YouTube – Our content currently includes past classes and speakers that you might have missed. We are developing new content and hope to post regularly on topics such as “What’s that Library Resource?” “Memorable Family Stories”. “Spotlight on Focus Groups”.
ZOOM makes Face to Face meetings come together from remote locations via your cell phone, iPad or Computer. Presenting meetings virtually with Zoom will be an effective “social distancing” way for more members to enjoy our great CCGS programs.
Fellow Washington state genealogical and historical societies, Normally your members might not want to drive to south King County for a DNA seminar. However, now everyone is just a few clicks away! We would appreciate you sharing news about our seminar with your members and Facebook and Twitter followers. We hope your group is well and healthy in these perilous times.
Registration is open! Attached is the flyer and registration form for our upcoming seminar with Diahan Southard. If you are feeling that your DNA data is not fully working for you, join us Saturday, October 24 for two sessions with Diahan Southard, a pioneer in the field. She will help you analyze and connect the data the companies give you with your family tree. If you plan to pay by check, we suggest downloading and sending the registration form soon because of the Postal Service slowdowns. Payments using Paypal, Venmo and Square are all accepted. Just download the registration form: http://skcgs.org/seminar.html , fill in the PDF and email to treasurer@skcgs.org. Why not do it today and add it to your calendar?
THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM’s Thursday Evening E-News Edition September 17, 2020
Thank you to all who have renewed their membership, especially those who included a donation with their renewal. We are so grateful for your loyalty and support.
Curious about the status of your GFO Membership? We’d love to have you as a GFO Member! gfo.org | 503-963-1932 | info@gfo.org Be sure to check the complete GFO CALENDAR. Also, don’t miss the current issue of The Forum InsiderWant to share an easy-to-read version of this E-News? Click here.
The wine-making Rheinland-Pfalz, or Rhineland-Palatinate, in southwest Germany is rich in history, museums, local festivals, and wine tours. It is also the area from which a large number of Germans emigrated in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Claire, author of the historical novel The Last of the Blacksmiths and the memoir How We Survive Here, shares an overview of some of the most intriguing aspects of the region’s history for genealogists, as well as points of interest in the Palatinate today for those who enjoy learning more about other cultures, places, and times.
TIP OF THE WEEK – ANCESTRY ETHNICITY ESTIMATE UPDATE Did you get the word Ancestry.com DNA ethnicity estimates have been updated? Anyone who has taken an Ancestry.com DNA test can login to their account and see their new ethnicity estimate results.
Here is Ancestry’s explanation for this update and the changes you might see. They say, “Don’t worry, your DNA doesn’t change. What changes is what we know about DNA, the amount of data we have, and the ways we can analyze it. When that leads to new discoveries, we update your results. To calculate your estimate, we compare your DNA to a reference panel of DNA samples from around the world. As we get more samples in our panel, we can identify more world populations for you.”.
From “Discover Your DNA Story”, you can find “Learn More About This Update” for more details. And from there, for a limited time, you may view or print your previous ethnicity estimate using “View Previous Estimate”.
If you are ready to learn more about DNA and genetic genealogy, check the SGS Calendar of Events for meeting times for the DNA interest groups, “DNA Workshop” and “DNA Interest Group”. And don’t forget about the SGS 2020 Fall Seminar with Dr Blaine Bettinger, author of “The Genetic Genealogist” blog.
SGS 2020 FALL SEMINAR – VIRTUAL SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2020 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Are you one of the 30 million people who have tested their DNA?
We all come from somewhere. Where does your DNA take you? Dive in with the Seattle Genealogical Society and renowned DNA expert Blaine Bettinger to begin your journey.
Genetic genealogy is rapidly changing. Stay current and dig deeper with Dr. Bettinger’s new presentations. Even the most enthusiastic and experienced genealogists still have much to uncover.
This virtual program includes:
“Formulating a DNA Testing Plan”
“Real-Life Y-DNA”
“Using DNA Painter to Map Your DNA”
“The Latest Developments in Genetic Networks”
And a commemoration of our DNA Special Interest Group celebrating 10 years!
Dr. Blaine Bettinger is a professional genealogist specializing in DNA evidence. He is the author of the popular blog, The Genetic Genealogist and frequently gives presentations and webinars to educate others about the use of DNA to explore their ancestry.
SGS MEMBERS – RENEW BEFORE THE FALL SEMINAR! Are you not sure whether or not you’ve renewed? Go to Members Home and log in. If you see a green “Renew Membership” button, click it to renew your SGS membership for 2020-21. Pay your dues online with a credit/debit card or print out an invoice to mail with a check to Seattle Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 15329, Seattle WA 98115-0329.
If you have never logged in before, or have a question or problem, send an email to: membership@seattlegenealogicalsociety.org.
Thank you for your participation and continued support of SGS!
Not a member yet? Now is the time to join SGS and enjoy online programs and classes, discounted class and seminar registration fees, free research requests, and access to exclusive SGS publications and databases. Join SGS Now.
SAVE THE DATE Virtual Nordic Genealogy Conference, The National Nordic Museum, Ballard, Seattle, WA September 26-27, 2020
This 2020 virtual conference will be a mixture of live and on-demand keynote lectures and workshops that you can follow from anywhere in the world. Professional genealogists and subject matter experts from North America and the Nordic countries will share insights about family history research. Two live keynotes will be held on Saturday, September 26 and one live keynote will be held Sunday, September 27 via YouTube. All virtual materials are available to participants for a full year.
Dr Blaine Bettinger of “The Genetic Genealogist” blog, SGS 2020 Fall Seminar – Virtual, Seattle, WA October 17, 2020
We all come from somewhere. Where does your DNA take you? Dive in with the Seattle Genealogical Society and renowned DNA expert Blaine Bettinger to begin your journey. Visit the SGS Website for more information and to register.
SGSCALENDAR OF EVENTS*** In consideration of COVID-19 social distancing recommendations, the SGS Library is closed until further notice and all SGS in-person events have been canceled, postponed, or replaced with an online event.
Saturday, Sept 26, 2020, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm,
DNA Interest Group (Virtual), the DNA Interest Group Workshop is meeting via Zoom. To be included you must be on the SGS DNA Interest Group email list. Contact Cary Bright at SGSDNASIG@gmail.com to join. Link will be sent to the email group prior to the meeting with the pdf handout. Chaired by Cary Bright and Craig Gowens Saturday, Oct 3, 2020, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm,
Family Search Interest Group(Virtual), See Calendar of Events on the SGS website. Discover the many ways to use Family Tree and FamilySearch. Featuring a different aspect of the website each meeting. There will be time for Q & A. Chaired by Lou Daly. Saturday, Oct 3, 2020, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm,
SGS Centennial Planning Meeting (Virtual), Help us brainstorm ideas on how to commemorate the SGS centennial. As always, you will find the Zoom meeting id link on the Calendar of Events section of the SGS Website.
Sunday, Oct 4, 2020, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm,
DNA Workshop SIG (Virtual), Is back! For now it will be online via Zoom. The meeting id link will be on the Calendar of Events section of the SGS Website. Chaired by Cary Bright and her new co-chair, Craig Gowens
Saturday, Oct 10, 2020, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm,
Second Saturday: Did My Ancestors Really Pay for the Mayflower Voyage? (Virtual), See Calendar of Events on the SGS website. Presented by Lori Lee Sauber.
Sunday, Oct 11, 2020, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm,
Scandinavian Interest Group (Virtual), See Calendar of Events on the SGS website. Share information and discuss your ancestral research. Chaired by Karen Knudson.
THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM’s Thursday Evening E-News Edition September 10, 2020
Thank you to all who have renewed their membership, especially those who included a donation with their renewal. We are so grateful for your loyalty and support.
Curious about the status of your GFO Membership? We’d love to have you as a GFO Member! gfo.org | 503-963-1932 | info@gfo.org Be sure to check the complete GFO CALENDAR. Also, don’t miss the current issue of The Forum InsiderWant to share an easy-to-read version of this E-News? Click here.
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