Author Archives: Charles Hansen

Stillaquamish Valley Genealogical Society Three Mini Presentations

by Charles Hansen

Stillaquamish Valley Genealogical Society

Three Mini Presentations followed by our Monthly Meeting

(These presentations and meeting will not be available via Zoom)

Tuesday, August 8th

1:00 pm

SVGS Library

6111 188 PL NE, Arlington, WA

You are invited to the presentations in person at the society library. Everyone is welcome! 

SVGS members Elizabeth Dalton, Karen Looney and Sue McNeil will be speaking  at our August 8th meeting. Our business meeting will follow the presentation.

Elizabeth’s topic: Newspapers.com

Karen’s topic: Creating Family Stories

Sue’s Topic: The Importance of Contacting Living Cousins

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

Heritage Quest Research Library Deacon John Doane Ancestry

by Charles Hansen
Steven W. Morrison, MPA is the past-president of the Puget Sound Chapter of Association of Professional Genealogists and the Olympia Genealogical Society. You can find more about Steven at https://stevenwmorrison.com 
Likely English Ancestry of Deacon John Doane of Plymouth & Eastham, Massachusetts Follow the trials and tribulations of a small group of dedicated family researchers who set out to identify the ancestor of Deacon John Doane. While his activities in the Plymouth Colony are well documented, the Deacon’s life in his mother country was a complete mystery.  Over decades, plausible theories were researched and eventually discarded as dead ends. Then the release of online records resulted in a wave of new discoveries. Comparative analysis from both sides of the pond eventually proved that a candidate from London, England was likely the youthful Deacon. A case study for anyone with a lost New England ancestor.  When:  August 10, 2023

11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Where:  ZOOM

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Heritage Quest Research Library DNA Tools

by Charles Hansen
DNA TOOLS (Emphasis on Ancestry’s Tools) Discussion and examples of several tools that are currently available to assist you in using your DNA results to advance your genealogy research. Tools that will be discussed will include DNA Painter, Ancestry’s matches, and groups, and ThruLines
Do you have matches on Ancestry that do not have a tree or the tree is private? We will walk you through how you can use the data with others to help identify the possible relationship/DNA connection.  JUDY LINE Judy has been doing genealogy for over 30 years.  She holds several certificates from the National Institute for Genealogical Studies, and Boston University. Judy has completed DNA courses presented by Blaine Bettinger and Diahan Southard. Although not an expert, she has a good grasp of the concepts.
Judy holds membership in: Ohio Genealogical Association, Lake County Genealogical Association, Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society, Utah Genealogical Association, NEHGS, NGS and others. Currently, she is a Management Team member for Heritage Quest Research Library and a member of the TPCGS Board.  August 3, 2023

Zoom

11:00 am to 12:00 pm Cost: $20.00 members
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Don’t forget our other upcoming classes: 
August 10, 2023 with Steven Morrison
Case Study: Finding English Ancestor
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National Buffalo Soldiers Day “How Negro Soldiers Fought for the Flag”

by Charles Hansen
 
Join us on National Buffalo Soldiers Day for an actor portrayal of
“How Negro Soldiers Fought for the Flag” This address was written by Allen Allensworth, Lt. Col. Retired, Utah’s Buffalo Soldier Chaplain of the 24th Infantry of Fort Douglas. Mr. Allensworth will be portrayed by Mr. Jameson Holman. Included are talented musicians portraying his wife Josephine and daughters Eva & Nella for a celebratory and informational afternoon of the Black American Soldier. Jameson Holman Watch Live on Youtube   Friday, July 28, 2023 – 3:30 PM Event by J. Willard Marriott Library and the Veterans Support Center, University of Utah and Sema Hadithi African American Heritage and Culture Foundation 295 1500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, Gould Auditorium, Level 1 In person or live on Youtube Learn more about Lieutenant Colonel Allen Allensworth Sema Hadithi Foundation works with non-profits, museums, libraries, universities, and other community-based organizations to provide all of Utah with exceptional cultural and learning opportunities all year round. Please help us continue this effort by becoming a Sema Hadithi sustainer. You can donate $5, $10, $20, $25, or what feels good each month to ensure that Utah continues receiving previously undiscovered stories of exceptional people who make it a place where everyone belongs. Become a Sustainer Today!   New Sema Hadithi Foundation Products
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Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Legacy Family Tree SIG

by Charles Hansen

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Legacy Family Tree SIG Group Meeting August 1st at 7:00 PM

After a break in June for vacation and another in July due to the 4th WE ARE BACK!

This month I want to start working our way through the screens and menus in Legacy 9 deluxe version. This will serve as reminders for those who have used Legacy for a long time and learning opportunities for those with lesser experience. As we go through the program, I encourage everyone to share how they have used or plan to use the various features as we expose them.  If you have any questions, problems, tips or tricks about using Legacy I encourage you to 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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Clallam County Genealogical Society “The Mayflower Compact”

by Charles Hansen

The Speakers Series from the Clallam County Genealogical Society will host John P. Hansel and his presentation “The Mayflower Compact.”  August 12th beginning at 10:00 AM.

The Mayflower Compact was a written agreement, signed by the male passengers on the Mayflower.  After leaving England, they decided to make and enforce their own set of laws.  Having fled persecutions for their religious beliefs in Holland and England, passengers on the Mayflower had no sponsor, nor a set of regulations to guide them.

The Compact continued to serve as the foundation of the governments of the New England colonies, and many consider it to be America’s “First Constitution.”  Having a set of laws founded and enforced by those who chose to live by them, set the stage for the American way of life.  

John P. Hansel, a graduate of Princeton University, has been active teaching Constitutional Law and Political Thought.  He has also founded the non-profit Elm Research Institute to protect and preserve the American Elm.

All are invited to listen to this Zoom presentation.      One can watch the lecture at 10:00 am at the Clallam County Research Society located at 403 E. 8th Street in Port Angeles or via Zoom at home.   Email the Society or call to receive the Zoom meeting number and pass code.  The email address is clallamcountyresearcher@gmail.com .  Our phone number is 360-417-5000.

Join us at no cost, and learn about this fascinating and important event in our American History.

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society DNA Special Interest Group

by Charles Hansen

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society DNA Special Interest Group Meeting

Tuesday July 25th at 7:00 pm Pacific Time via Zoom

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

This month we will continue discussing Chapter 6: Genealogical Applications for X-DNA.

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.

This group meets every month on the fourth Tuesday beginning at 7:00 PM Pacific Time

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Applied Genealogy Institute Fall Registration

by Charles Hansen

Press Release

July 2023

Applied Genealogy Institute Fall Registration will open August 17-23, 2023. The registration period is one week and a lottery system is used when courses are over-subscribed.

Five courses are available:

  • Applied Genetic Genealogy — Leah Larkin, PhD
  • Public Speaking for Genealogists – Jean Wilcox Hibben, PhD
  • Transportation Nation: An Exploration of U.S. Routes & Records for Work and Travel in the 19th to Early 20th Centuries – Pamela Vittorio
  • Using Land Records to Solve Genealogical Problems – Lisa S. Gorrell, CG
  • Writing Reports: For Clients, Family Members, Other Researchers, and Yourself – Sara Gredler, CG

AppGen provides the student with a unique online genealogy education experience with a high degree of instructor-student interaction utilizing a practicum-based approach. The founders believe that “Learn by Doing” is a more effective way to gain knowledge by putting those newly learned skills to use immediately. Class size is small (15 maximum). All assigned student homework is commented on by the instructor. Courses are 4-5 weeks long which gives time to study and process each week’s information and to do the exercises.

For detailed information about each class and how to register, check out https://appliedgen.institute/fall-2023-classes/. Be sure to sign up for the mailing list to get up-to-date information about upcoming courses.