Category Archives: 2026 Seminars & Conferences

Yakima Valley Genealogical Society Spring Seminar 2026 French Canadian Research

by Charles Hansen

Yakima Valley Genealogical Society

1901 S. 12th Avenue

Union Gap, WA 98903

Phone: (509) 248-1328

Email: yvgs@yvgs.net

Yakima Valley Genealogical Society

Spring Seminar

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon

Gerry Shepard will give a presentation on French-Canadian Research focusing on the Quebec Region. Richard Kyle will be speaking on the American Loyalists living in the colonies during the American Revolution. The Canadians welcomed the Loyalists who were forced to leave the colonies, giving assistance and free land. Producing legal papers and records. A number of these families returned to the United States.

The Spring Seminar is Free, at the door we do accept Donation to pay for handouts and refreshments. Please sign up ahead to save your seat. Sign-up sheet on the librarian desk or call the library at (509) 248-1328. Or email Richard Kyle at  rkyle98902@charter.net .Snacks, coffee and water will be provided.

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Olympia Genealogical Society Decoding Your Ancestors the Tech Edition

by Charles Hansen

OGS will be hosting its annual virtual seminar, Decoding Your Ancestors: The Tech Edition, on Saturday, February 4, 2026, live online from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Our speaker, Cyndi Ingle (of CyndisList.com fame), will be speaking about using technology as a research tool in genealogy. We will have four one-hour sessions covering digital libraries and archives; collaborating with genealogists online; using Google Maps and Earth to pin your ancestors down; and becoming your own digital archivist to preserve your research.