Wednesday, February 18
10:00 am to 11:15 am Pacific Time – Fiske Genealogical Library, Seattle (Virtual Class)
Finding Immigration and Naturalization Records: Advanced Strategies and Techniques
Presented by Lisa Alzo
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Every immigrant has a story. This webinar will discuss how to leverage the data in passenger lists, naturalization records, and other documents of ethnic-based communities and neighborhoods (such as historic newspapers and oral histories,) to uncover key clues about your immigrant ancestors. Learn strategies and techniques to find your elusive ancestor among others with the same name and how to deal with name changes, as well as how to locate missing manifests due to transcription or other database errors. A brief overview of how social history and migration patterns can help you track your ancestors on both sides of the ocean will also be provided.
Wednesday, February 25
10:00 am to 11:15 am Pacific Time – Fiske Genealogical Library, Seattle (Virtual Class)
From RootsTech 2025 to 2026; What to look for and how to enjoy next week’s conference
Presented by Jenny Hansen
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A look at last year’s new features brought out in RootsTech 2025, and some tips about what new things to look for in RootsTech 2026 on March 2-6.
Wednesday, March 4
10:00 am to 11:15 am Pacific Time – Fiske Genealogical Library, Seattle (Virtual Class)
The Black Experience in the Revolutionary War
Presented by Janice Lovelace
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African Americans have fought in all the wars in which the United States has been involved, beginning with the Revolutionary War. It is estimated about 10,000 people (mostly men) of African ancestry fought on both sides of the conflict – hoping that freedom from slavery would come at the end of war. This presentation looks at factors leading up to the war, notable individuals who fought and where to find records on the service of Blacks in the Revolutionary War.
Wednesday, March 11
10:00 am to 11:15 am Pacific Time – Fiske Genealogical Library, Seattle (Virtual Class)
A Genealogist’s Guide to Lesser-Known Research Tools
Presented by Claire Smith
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Serious researchers know that success depends on mastering the right tools. This session explores powerful resources to enhance your research: ArchiveGrid’s manuscript collections, the Digital Public Library of America’s archives, the American Genealogical-Biographical Index, and the Periodical Source Index (PERSI). Learn to integrate these tools and uncover new paths in your family’s story.
Explore the Exceptional Genealogy Classes at HQRL! Join us online via Zoom or in person at HQRL and connect with fellow genealogy enthusiasts who share your curiosity and drive—together, we can explore the fascinating world of family history! Just a reminder of upcoming class February 5, 2026! Don’t miss out, sign up today! 
