Author Archives: Charles Hansen

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Legacy Family Tree SIG Meeting

by Charles Hansen

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Legacy Family Tree SIG Meeting

Tuesday, December 5th at 7:00 PM

Let’s try this one more time, this month we are going to finish the free Legacy Family Tree Webinars video: Sources and Citations Made Simple, Standard, and Powerful.

Remember, if you have any questions, problems, tips or tricks about using Legacy PLEASE share them with the group, your attendance and participation will be greatly appreciated!

Topic: TPCGS Legacy Family Tree Special Interest Group Meeting

Every month on the First Tuesday at 7:00 PM Pacific Time

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Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Frontier Justice and Cookie Exchange

by Charles Hansen

Frontier Justice: Exploring the Territorial Court Case files of Eastern Washington
Saturday, December 2
Frontier Justice: Exploring the Territorial Court Case files of Eastern Washington (EWGS Meetings)
1:00 pm
Shadle Park Library in Person and on ZOOM
Our Dec. speakers will be Dr. Larry Cebula and Tim Harrington

The Washington State Archives is in the process of digitizing and putting online the Territorial Court Case files. These records, dating from 1853 to 1889, is a treasure trove of historical documentation of life in the Washington Territory during its frontier period. Horse thieves and prostitutes, poisoners and pests encountered the legal system of the day. The case files are both a Who’s Who of territorial Washington and a window into the lives of individuals who left no other trace in the historical record. Dr. Larry Cebula and Tim Harrington, will describe the status of the digitization effort and highlight some of the more interesting cases.

Start Time Note: Meeting actually starts at 1:00 pm but all, including Zoom, is open at 12:30 PM. The meeting usually ends around 3:00 pm.

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society DNA SIG

by Charles Hansen

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society DNA Special Interest Group Meeting

Tuesday, November 28 at 7:00 pm via Zoom

We will continue studying Genetic Genealogy in Practice by Blaine Bettinger and Debbie Parker Wayne.

This month we will discuss Chapter 8: Incorporating DNA Evidence in a Written Conclusion, and Chapter 9: Conclusion.

This book is available from The National Genealogical Society (the publishers, Amazon, or perhaps through your local public library or via Inter-Library Loan.

Check WorldCat to see what libraries may have copies.

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Every month on the Fourth Tue beginning at 7:00 PM Pacific Time

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Heritage Quest Research Library Fund Raiser

by Charles Hansen
https://www.yumraising.com/secure/heritageqrl_heritage_quest_research_library6/GloGbr3577/candy Help Heritage Quest Research Library turn Candy into Cash See’s Candy – Yum Raising

You are invited to help Heritage Quest Research Library with their fund raising store-front.
This is an online store that is open for the month of November.  Shipping is free if over $70.  Shipping will start as early as November 10th. 
Proceeds to HQRL average 25% of the purchase price.
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Our mailing address is:
Heritage Quest Research Library
1007 Main St
Sumner, WA 98390-1412

German Interest Group of the Eastside Genealogical Society Christmas & New Years Traditions

by Charles Hansen

The German Interest Group of the Eastside Genealogical Society

When: Friday, December 1, 2023 from 12:30 to 2:30 pm PT

Zoom Registration required:   https://tinyurl.com/ktbcsaww               

Topic: “German Advent, Christmas and New Year’s Traditions and Superstitions”

The speaker will share stories about German Advent, Christmas and New Year’s traditions for the period from December 1st to Epiphany, with superstitions thrown in.

Presenter:  Ingeborg Carpenter

Ingeborg was born in Frankfurt, Germany, raised in Westphalia, and immigrated to America in 1972.  She is very active in genealogy and is currently the President of the Sacramento German Genealogy Society and of the International German Genealogy Partnership. 

More information: Visitors are always welcome. Our website is https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/    

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Chat

by Charles Hansen

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Genealogy Chat

Tuesday November 21st, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Virtual via Zoom

Our conversation starter this month will be “What are you most thankful for about your genealogy 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.

Date & Time: Every month on the Third Tuesday, from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM Pacific Time

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Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Book Club SIG

by Charles Hansen

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Book Club Meeting

Saturday, November 18 starting at 4:00 pm via Zoom

Please join us as we discuss a fictional genealogical book, The Deserter’s Tale by Nathan Dylan Goodwin.

More information at:

Amazon: The Deserter’s Tale

We will also choose future books.

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 Membership & Educational Meeting

by Charles Hansen

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Membership and Educational Meeting

Tuesday, November 14, 6:15 pm to 7:50 pm at Parkland Spanaway Pierce County Library and Zoom

Our annual business meeting will begin at 6:15 and is expected to take approx. 30 minutes. We will be voting on a slate of officers and proposed changes to the bylaws. Members are required to attend in person to vote. Following the business meeting the staff of the Parkland-Spanaway Library will explain and show us what they have available that benefits genealogists. All are welcome to attend although only members will vote.

Attend in person at:

Parkland/Spanaway Branch of Pierce County Library

13718 Pacific Ave S.

Tacoma, WA 98444

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Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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Stillaquamish Valley Genealogical Society FamilySearch.org

by Charles Hansen

Stillaquamish Valley Genealogical Society

Don’t Skip This Valuable Tool in Your Research Bag

Presentation – FamilySearch.org – Don’t Skip This Valuable Tool in Your Research Bag

(This presentation and meeting will not be available via Zoom)

Tuesday, November 14th

1:00 pm

SVGS Library

6111 188 PL NE, Arlington, WA

You are invited to this free presentation at the SVGS library.

Everyone is welcome! 

Donna Snider will be speaking in person at our November 14th meeting. Our business meeting will follow the presentation.

Donna’s topic: Learn how to navigate the invaluable FamilySearch website like a pro to maximize efficiency and multiply the power of your genealogical research. You’ll discover there is a vast store of information readily available at your fingertips, all completely free.

Donna Snider

Bio: Donna Snider is Director of the Camano-Stanwood FamilySearch Center on nearby Camano Island. Her life-long love of family history propelled her through many hours of recording memories for the elderly, through several college genealogy classes, and through a B.A. in gerontology at Brigham Young University. She has taught a variety of genealogical classes over the last several decades, and her specialty is teaching others how to easily steer through the extensive FamilySearch.org program.

There will be a short break with refreshments. The monthly meeting will follow.

For more information visit www.stillygen.org