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Italian Interest Group of the Eastside Genealogical Society Genetic Genealogy in Context:Italy
| DATE:November 21, 2026 TIME:1:30 PM Pacific; 2:30pm Mtn; 3:30pm Central; 4:30pm Eastern TOPIC:Genetic Genealogy in Context: ITALY PRESENTER: Paul Woodbury |
| Description: While the biological principles of genetic genealogy apply in all geographic contexts, the application of these principles is sometimes influenced by cultural context in different regions of the world. In this presentation learn about the basics of genetic genealogy methodologies, as well as particular considerations for pursuing genetic genealogy in Italy and the Italian diaspora. Explore considerations for endogamy, the best tests and companies for Italian populations, Y-DNA and mtDNA context for the region, and record-keeping and cultural context that can affect genetic genealogy questions. |
 Presenter: From a young age, Paul Woodbury fell in love with genealogy research. To pursue his passion for this field, he studied genetics and family history at Brigham Young University. To aid in his desire to share his knowledge with others, he has also received a master’s degree in instructional design and educational technology from the University of Utah. Over the course of his career, Paul has solved hundreds of challenging genetic genealogy research challenges. He currently works as a senior researcher on the VIP Hosting and Research Services team at FamilySearch. In addition to genetic genealogy, Paul enjoys French, Spanish, Italian, and Scandinavian research. |
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Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society DNA SIG
Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society DNA Special Interest Group Meeting
Tuesday, October 27, Starting at 7:00 pm via Zoom
Please join us as we discuss various topics relating to the uses of DNA in genealogical research.
Prior to this meeting we will watch the webinar Leafless but Not Hopeless: Identifying DNA Matches Without Trees available on Legacy Family Tree Webinars at: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/leafless-but-not-hopeless-identifying-dna-matches-without-trees
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Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Mystery Book Club Meeting
Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Mystery Book Club Meeting
Saturday, October 17, 3:30 pm
Please join us as we discuss a fictional genealogical book, Scourge of the Skua, the fifth book in the Esme Quentin series, by Wendy Percival.
More information at:
Amazon: Scourge of the Skua
This book may also be available in print from various book stores or libraries.
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Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Writing Family History SIG
Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Writing Family History
Wednesday, October 14, 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.
Date & Time: Every month on the Second Wednesday, starting at 7:00 PM Pacific Time
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Italian Interest Group of the Eastside Genealogical Society I Did’t Know You Could Search Like That
| DATE: TIME: TOPIC: PRESENTER: October 17, 2026 1:30 PM (PT) I Didn’t Know You Could Search Like That Debbie Gurtler |
| Description: FamilySearch is an essential resource for Italian genealogy.FamilySearch adds millions of records every year, are you finding everything you should? This class will highlight some different ways to search to make sure you leave no stone unturned in the search for your ancestors. Among the search options covered will be Full Text Search, Simple Search, global search, computer-aided indexed records, searching via the catalog, and browsing images. |
 Presenter: Debbie Gurtler, AG®, graduated with honors from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s degree in Family History. She has made research trips to Spain, Portugal, Virginia, and North Carolina. Fluent in Spanish, she can also read genealogical documents in Portuguese, Italian, and French. Debbie holds five AG® credentials they include the U.S. Mid-South region, Spain, Mexico, Chile, and Portugal. |
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| Italian Interest Group (IIG) of theEastside Genealogical Society P.O. Box 374 Bellevue, WA 98009-0374 |
Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society DNA SIG Meeting
Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society DNA Special Interest Group Meeting
Tuesday, September 22, Starting at 7:00 pm via Zoom
Discussion group focused on various topics regarding the use of DNA testing in genealogy.
Prior to this meeting we will watch the webinar Cousins, Clusters, and Clues: Using MyHeritage DNA for Your Genealogical Mysteries available for free on Legacy Family Tree Webinars at: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/cousins-clusters-and-clues-using-myheritage-dna-for-your-genealogical-mysteries
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Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Mystery Book Club
Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Mystery Book Club Meeting
Saturday, September 19, 3:30 pm
Please join us as we discuss a fictional genealogical book, A Quiet Inheritiance, the first book in the Marblehead Genealogy Mystery series, by Matthew Schmidt.
More information at:
Amazon: A Quiet Inheritiance
This book may also be available in print from various book stores or libraries.
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Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Writing Family History
Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Writing Family History
Wednesday, September 9, 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.
Date & Time: Every month on the Second Wednesday, starting at 7:00 PM Pacific Time
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