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More information: Visitors are always welcome. Our website is https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/
German Interest Group of the Eastside Genealogical Society Using Ortsfamilienbucher
Author Archives: Charles Hansen
Fort Walla Walla Camp 3 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Again this year the Fort Walla Walla Camp 3 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will hold their annual Memorial Day remembrance service (5/26) at Tahoma Cemetery of Yakima at 10:45 to about noon. The public is invited, with limited seating, visitors are advised to bring a personal lawn chair. Camp 3 members will lead the service. WVHS Jr ROTC to post the Colors. Will be music and several brief speakers, a discussion on Decoration Day & on discovering your C.War ancestor, and a gun volley salute and Taps played.
Questions? address to Camp Commander Clifford Peterson phone 509 969 8844 Or www.suvpnw.org and Fort Walla Walla events .
Thanks Don Jameson Past Camp Commander. or Cell 509 945 0549
Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society May Chat Meeting
Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Genealogy Chat Meeting
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, starting at 7:00 PM via Zoom
Please join us and let’s chat!
Discussion starter topic – open forum
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
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National Genealogical Society Healthy Aging and the Role of the Family History Community
 Join NGS, Vivid-Pix, and FamilySearch for a Spcial Symposium on Healthy Aging Honoring Mental Health Awareness Month and the Future of Healthy Aging Dear Friend, In recognition of Mental Health Month, the National Genealogical Society, Vivid-Pix, and FamilySearch invite you to attend the Symposium on Healthy Aging and the Role of the Family History Community, on 22 May 22, 2025 from 1:00 PM–5:00 PM ET with online access via Zoom.* The symposium tackles increasing challenges facing Americans as they age: social isolation, dementia, and mental health. Register Now “Family history activities are a pathway to good mental health and combat social isolation. The research, analysis, and writings associated with family history stimulate brain activity; storytelling, photos, and mementos bring back happy memories and intergenerational connection,” said Dr. Charlotte Yeh, Founder, Yeh Innovation, Past Chief Medical Officer, AARP. “We’ve witnessed firsthand how photo reminiscence therapy (pRT) can reduce social isolation, improve medication compliance, and enhance connection and cognitive performance with older adults. That’s why we’re dedicated to expanding its availability and making this therapy affordable to all who need it, as well as supporting others’ work to help our community,” said Rick Voight, CEO, Vivid-Pix. Important topics include: Understanding the health and cognitive issues facing an aging American population. How aging, isolation, and loneliness affect cognition – and how to assist those impacted. How the family history community can help our communities and the aging population. Activities that individuals and organizations, such as genealogy societies, libraries, archives, and museums (SLAMs), are conducting to support healthy aging. Panelists include leaders in aging health, genealogy, and technology: Charity Rouse, NGS Delegate Council secretary and Spartanburg County Public Libraries Crista Cowan, Ancestry Curt Witcher, Director, Special Collections & Manager, Genealogy Center, Allen County Public Library David Rencher, NGS president and Chief Genealogical Officer, FamilySearch Debbie Gurtler, Assistant Director, FamilySearch Library Dr. Charlotte Yeh, Founder, Yeh Innovation & past Chief Medical Officer, AARP Dr. Shelley Viola Murphy, International African American Museum (IAAM) Ed Donakey, NGS board member and Deputy Chief Genealogical Officer, FamilySearch Ellen Goodwin, Co-Founder, Artifcts Jake Rankin, Owner, Talem Home Care, Certified Senior Advisor John Dougan, NGS board member and Missouri State Archivist Matt Menashes, NGS executive director Matt Weismantel, NGS Delegate Council chair Rick Voight, CEO, Vivid-Pix Sheri Rose, CEO, Thrive Center Theda Heiserman, Director of Training & Education, CERTUS Institute Uniquely suited to support activities that promote healthy aging and the family NGS, FamilySearch, and genealogy societies, libraries, archives, museums and companies help thousands of people daily with family history research. “The family history community . . . helps people learn about their past through research, writing, and storytelling. These activities improve mental health and build strong relationships,” said David Rencher, NGS president and Chief Genealogical Officer, FamilySearch. “We think our community is well-positioned to improve long-term outcomes for an aging population.” “We’ve found that when helping people trace their roots, it can be transformative for a person’s mental health and perspective,” said Dr. Shelley Murphy of the Center for Family History at International African American Museum. “The people who come to programs at the museum come away with new energy, stronger connections to their past, and a newfound passion for family history research.”Plan to join us online. Registration is free. Register Now * An authenticated (paid or free) Zoom account is required to register. Copyright © 2025 National Genealogical Society (NGS), all rights reserved. National Genealogical Society · PO Box 128 · Annapolis Junction, MD 20701-0128 · USA |
International German Genealogy Partnership Celebrate Your German Speaking Ancestors
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 Hello IGGP partners and friends, Time to register for the 2025 German genealogy conference is running out. Registration is closing May 28!The conference will be held June 12-15 at the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center in Columbus, Ohio. The event is in-person only for attendees.You can register online and pay by credit card. (The mail-in option has closed.)If you want to have recordings of the weekend presentations, including three bonus sessions not being given live, you can purchase access as an add-on when you pay for a registration — even if you are not able to attend in person.Our speakers and topics are all available for review. As is the weekend schedule. And don’t forget to plan for the social activities on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Our conference app, Whova, is already live and attendees are “meeting” each other and sharing information even before suitcases are packed. You can join the fun by registering today.Questions may be sent to info@iggp.org. For questions specific to registration, email iggp.registrator@gmail.com.We look forward to seeing you in a few weeks! |
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Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society Where Did Your Family Tree Grow
Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Mystery Book Club
Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Mystery Book Club
Saturday, May 17, 2025 starting at 4:00 pm via Zoom
Please join us as we discuss a fictional genealogical book, Death on a Gravestone: The Newshound Mysteries by M. K. Jones & John F. Wake
More information at:
Amazon: Death on a Gravestone, print and Kindle versions
This book may also be available in print from various bookstores.
TPCGS Book Club Zoom Meeting
Every month on the Third Sat beginning at 4:00 PM Pacific Time
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Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Writing Family History SIG
Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Writing Family History
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, starting at 7:00 PM via Zoom
The Writing Family History Special Interest Group (WFH-SIG) supports TPCGS members in documenting, writing, and preserving their family histories—formally or informally. Monthly meetings will provide a mix of presentations, writing exercises, and peer reviews to help members make progress in their projects.
Meeting invite with links in file attached below
Date & Time: Every month on the Second Wednesday, starting at 7:00 PM Pacific Time
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Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Monthly Education Meeting Reaching Back
Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Monthly Educational Meeting
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, starting at 6:00 pm
Kathy Veasey will speak at the May meeting. Presentation: “Reaching Back”.
Kathleen Veasey
I began my genealogy research in the mid-1970’s. My oldest sister and I lived and breathed family history! My sister was the city librarian and, because I had time during the day, I would spend all day at the library, reading microfilms. On the weekends, we would meet at my house and see where our research was going. After 10 years, we had enough information to print and publish our family history books.
Eventually, I learned how to search the web. I made many contacts through the years and, along with continuing to gather family information, I started maintaining a giant collection of descendants of my third great grandfather’s enslaved persons. More recently, I expanded the research of enslaved persons to include all black families in the county, starting with the 1870 census and following these lines down to 1850. I look forward to sharing my journey with the members of the TPCGS.
This meeting will be hybrid and we encourage everyone who is able to attend in person at our new meeting location:
University Place Library
3609 Market PL W.
University Place, WA 98466
and via Zoom for those unable to attend in person.
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Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society Annual Meeting, Pot Luck, Silent Auction
Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society
Annual Meeting, Election of Officers, Potluck and Silent Auction
Tuesday, May 13th
SVGS Library
6111 188 PL NE
Arlington, WA
Potluck starts at Noon!
The Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society will hold a Potluck prior to the Annual Meeting and Election of Officers. All friends of the society are welcome!
Bring your favorite dish (maybe an old family recipe) to share.
If possible, we would like you to bring an item based on the following parameters.
If your last name begins with: Please bring:
A to I Main Course
J to R Dessert
S to Z Salad/Side Dish
Another option that anyone may choose is to bring Appetizers or Beverages.
Immediately following the Potluck, at approximately 1pm the SVGS Annual Meeting will begin. Members, please stay and vote on the upcoming 2025-2026 budget and the Election of Officers.
The following slate of candidates has been presented for election:
President-Ruth Caesar
Vice President of the Library-Leslie Bock
Secretary-LeAnne Koliha
Silent Auction
This year we are having a silent auction as to help supplement our operating budget. We have a great selection of items that have been donated by members and the community to bid on. Don’t forget to bring your checkbook!