Author Archives: Charles Hansen

Heritage Quest Research Library See’s Candies

by Charles Hansen

At Heritage Quest Research Library, we rely on the generous support of our community through donations, memberships, and fundraisers, all of which enable us to provide the finest resources and dedicated staff—who are all volunteers! As the holiday season approaches, we invite you to indulge in the joy of giving by participating in our delightful See’s Candies fundraiser. Not only will you treat yourself and your loved ones to delectable sweets, but you’ll also be playing a vital role in helping passionate genealogists uncover their family histories. Together, let’s celebrate the spirit of discovery and connection that our collective efforts inspire, making this holiday season truly meaningful for everyone involved! Also, there is FREE SHIPPING on orders over $75! Below are just a few delectable sweets you have to choose from Click here for more irresistible options!
We appreciate your support. Have fun shopping!  Click here to make your selection!
Heritage Quest Research Library | 2102 East Main Ave Suite 105 | Puyallup, WA 98372 US

Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Christmas Around the World

by Charles Hansen

Holiday Customs Around the World 

Date: December 06, 2025

Time: 12:30 PM to 03:00 PM

Location: The Hive (Door code for the Hive: 985426#)

Zoom Link will be available on the website the day of the event. (Ewgsi.org)

We will hear about the customs of: Luxembourg, Germany, Belgium, Kwanza, Jewish.

And there will be a visit from someone very special! 

Wear your Holiday Sweater, be it ugly or adorable.

Bring an unwrapped toy for the Toy Drive. 

Or you may contact one of the drop off sites to deliver.

Lola-East

Carol-South

Jennilyn-North

Lynn-West

Cookies, Cookies, Cookies (And Coffee Too)

  Please bring a couple dozen cookies to share, and be sure to bring the recipe

  You will be going home with cookies for sure!

Zip locks will be provided by our Hospitality Team 

Please remember some cash for $50/50$ and raffles.

Bring any items to add to Jeanne’s Genealogy Free Table

Clark County Genealogical Society Publications & Surplus Books

by Charles Hansen

Clark County Genealogical Society

Black Friday Book Sale

All CCGS Publications and Surplus Books are 40% off!

November 20 through December 10

CCGS Publications

View the inventory and buy directly from ourwebsite. They are 40% off the posted price, plus sales tax, and USPS postage (if applicable).

Some books are available for immediate delivery as a pdf. Shipping for bound books is extra and is displayed on the checkout page.

Publications About Clark County

Clark County Pioneers (volumes 1 and 2)

Various mortuary/funeral home and cemetery records

Censuses, 1850 to 1880, and 1900

Death records, 1891 to 1903

Land records

Marriage records from the 1800s to 1923

St. Luke’s Parish Records, 1853 to 1886

Other miscellaneous titles

Publications About Skamania County

Cemetery records

Censuses, 1860 to 1887

Marriages, 1854 to 1931

Surplus Books

The books are available in the CCGS library and now 40% off the marked price. All prices for surplus books include the sales tax.

View and download the inventory from ourwebsite.

To purchase:

In person: purchase from a Librarian at the CCGS library with cash or a check.

By mail: contact Denise at denisee@ccgswa.org to determine book availability, and total cost (book + USPS postage). Payment by check only.

Clark County Genealogical Society

3205 NE 52nd St.

Vancouver, WA 98663

360.750.5688

info@ccgswa.org

www.ccgs-wa.org

International German Genealogy Partnership 2027 Conference Survey

by Charles Hansen
Hello IGGP friends and followers,
Having marking its first 10 years as a partnership at the recent conference in June, the IGGP board has decided to take stock before moving forward on two important efforts: a 2027 conference and the future of a partner newsletter.
For more information, and to provide your feedback as a follower of IGGP, please open the current edition of the Partner Zeitung. There you will find a link to a survey on a 2027 international conference. Or just use this link:
2027 conference survey link
The Partner Zeitung will be on hiatus after this edition as the partnership evaluates new ways of sharing information about IGGP activities. We will continue to use this method of contacting you with developments. So as a reminder, you can use the link below to manage your subscription or unsubscribe. Thank you.
 LogoCopyright © 2025 International German Genealogy Partnership, All rights reserved.
You subscribed to receive news about IGGP and its activities. Use the links below to change your subscription preferences or unsubscribe.

Our mailing address is:
International German Genealogy Partnership
1385 Mendota Heights Road, Suite 100
c/o Minnesota Genealogy Center
Mendota Heights, MN 55120-1367

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Genealogy Chat Meeting November 2025

by Charles Hansen

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Genealogy Chat Meeting
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, starting at 7:00 PM via Zoom

Please join us and let’s chat!

Discussion starter topic is: What are You Thankful For?

This topic does not have to be limited to our genealogy/family history research.
This is a monthly opportunity to connect with others and talk about anything and everything genealogical. The value of this meeting increases with the participation of each person that attends and contributes to the conversations.

This is your chance to celebrate the breaking down of a brick wall in your research, or ask questions of others that can help you find records or relatives. Everyone, members and guests are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate.

Meeting invite with links in file attached below.
Date & Time: Every month on the Third Tue, from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM Pacific Time

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZMldOCprTsqGtSoVglOBTElUaBRgTq5IEgI/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGvpjgjG9eVsBmHRpwEGojCXevztmJfjbdukyniDw9xVib6A-NgALVLAY35

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87839130000?pwd=dGdHY2wrZ0d1bDNRTEQ4Uk15OVk0Zz09
Meeting ID: 878 3913 0000
Passcode: 836216

One tap mobile:
+12532050468,,87839130000#,,,,*836216# US
+12532158782,,87839130000#,,,,*836216# US (Tacoma)

Dial by your location:
        +1 253 205 0468 US
        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
Meeting ID: 878 3913 0000
Passcode: 836216

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdesX0el3t

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Mystery Book Club November 2025

by Charles Hansen

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Mystery Book Club
Saturday, November 15, starting at 4:00 pm via Zoom

Please join us as we discuss a fictional genealogical book, Blood-Tied, the first book in the Esme Quentin series, by Wendy Percival.

More information at:
Amazon: Blood-Tied

TPCGS Book Club Zoom Meeting
Every month on the Third Sat beginning at 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZUkfuCqrzgsG9RrrhNAdU65Lz86P0s92mu1/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGppzIjGNWWthiHRpwcHYr4XerzmHZdjfpvjg3tLQFXV1WjGvgaZIIvA4GC

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81999213610?pwd=Qkk2WFZTZ2Rzdzc1Z0szN1AzdEZCUT09
Meeting ID: 819 9921 3610
Passcode: 479394

One tap mobile:
+12532050468,,81999213610#,,,,*479394# US
+12532158782,,81999213610#,,,,*479394# US (Tacoma)

Dial by your location:
        +1 253 205 0468 US
        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
Meeting ID: 819 9921 3610
Passcode: 479394

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keibNHDdyf

Puget Sound Genealogical Society “No OMPH? No Problem!”

by Charles Hansen

Our monthly PSGS Program this month will be “No OMPF?  No Problem!”  with Sara Cochran.

Join us on Wed, Nov 19 at 1pm (PT).  

This will be hybrid. Join us in person at the Sylvan Way Library or on Zoom. No cost and open to the public.  The Zoom link will be posted the day before on our website (psgsociety.org) and our Facebook page.

Researching 20th Century veterans is especially difficult as a fire destroyed millions of Official Military Personnel Files in 1973. This program will look at other ways to find the stories of the WWI and WWII veterans in our families.