Category Archives: SIG’s

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Mystery Book Club August 16

by Charles Hansen

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Mystery Book Club
Saturday, August 16, starting at 4:00 pm via Zoom

Please join us as we discuss a fictional genealogical book, The Diamond Eaters by M.K. Jones.

More information at:
Amazon: The Diamond Eaters
Free loan on Kindle Unlimited

This book may also be available in print from various book stores.

TPCGS Book Club Zoom Meeting
Every month on the Third Sat beginning at 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZUkfuCqrzgsG9RrrhNAdU65Lz86P0s92mu1/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGppzIjGNWWthiHRpwcHYr4XerzmHZdjfpvjg3tLQFXV1WjGvgaZIIvA4GC

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Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Legacy Family Tree SIG August 2025 Meeting

by Charles Hansen

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Legacy Family Tree SIG Meeting
Tuesday, August 2, 2025, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm virtual via Zoom

This month we will be watching and discussing Part 3 of 3 of the video “What’s New in Legacy Family Tree 8?”

We meet monthly  to share tips & tricks, problems & solutions. Sometimes we will watch videos or share our screens to aide in learning more about using Legacy Family Tree software.

Everyone is welcome to attend and participate in the learning. If you are just thinking about trying Legacy for the first time, you’ve been using it for a year or two or you are an old pro with many years of experience using Legacy this is the group for you. If you have any suggestions for future topics, please send them in.

We look forward to meeting with you, every month on the First Tuesday at 7:00 PM Pacific Time
Download: Meeting invite with Links

Meeting Invite with Links in file attached below:

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

Monthly Calendar Reminder: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZYpfuyuqDovHNwtBgxtQjWKOjDQ8k5Q9bPD/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGqqjIvHNKUtR-PRpwQBor4Z-7wpn5Ygo1KiD3iGzRiaDTdGehmA-p0RemJ

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Meeting ID: 824 9566 1568
Passcode: 715731

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Meeting ID: 824 9566 1568
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Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society DNA SIG July 2025

by Charles Hansen

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society DNA Special Interest Group Meeting
Tuesday, July 29, Starting at 7:00 pm via Zoom

We will discuss anything to do with DNA. No plan, so whatever questions you might have.

Download: 1745378587_DNASIGMeetingInvite.pdf

Calendar reminder: TPCGS DNA Special Interest Group Meeting

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

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZYqdeyrrz0iEtx-c_J3gNfcI8mebT1zajLo/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGqqTkvGdWTuBGPRpwQB4joZ-nzmCFHj7dF0RzaKXNUTAX1H7pPN7BLQcLR

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Meeting ID: 827 2531 6888
Passcode: 811780

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Meeting ID: 827 2531 6888
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Pacific Northwest SIG

by Charles Hansen
Announcing the Pacific Northwest Genealogy SIG
Kenith Fritsche is leading a new Special Interest Group: Pacific Northwest (PNW) SIG. It is scheduled for the first Sunday of every month at 5:30 p.m. (Pacific), starting in July. It will be held online, via Zoom. 
The Pacific Northwest (PNW) has a unique history, from hosting the most culturally diverse indigenous populations in the United States, to supporting the arrival of tens of thousands of Oregon Trail settlers, and cultivating the boom years of the Silicon Forest. The PNW region is a special collection of ethnicities, people, and culture that deserves to be studied and learned about. Please join us to discuss genealogy focused research topics, ideas, and project opportunities pertaining to the region.
Register to Attend the PNW Genealogy SIG

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Legacy Family Tree SIG July 2025

by Charles Hansen

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Legacy Family Tree SIG Meeting
Tuesday, July 1, 2025, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm virtual via Zoom

This is our monthly meeting to share tips & tricks, problems & solutions. Sometimes we will watch videos or share our screens to aid in learning more about using Legacy Family Tree software.

Everyone is welcome to attend and participate in the learning. If you are just thinking about trying Legacy for the first time, you’ve been using it for a year or two or you are an old pro with many years of experience using Legacy this is the group for you. If you have any suggestions for future topics, please send them in.

We look forward to meeting with you, every month on the First Tuesday at 7:00 PM Pacific Time
Download: Meeting invite with Links

Meeting Invite with Links in file attached below:

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

Monthly Calendar Reminder: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZYpfuyuqDovHNwtBgxtQjWKOjDQ8k5Q9bPD/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGqqjIvHNKUtR-PRpwQBor4Z-7wpn5Ygo1KiD3iGzRiaDTdGehmA-p0RemJ

Join Zoom Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 824 9566 1568
Passcode: 715731

One tap mobile:
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Meeting ID: 824 9566 1568
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Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Writing Family History SIG June 2025

by Charles Hansen

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Writing Family History SIG
Wednesday, June 11, 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.
Visitors welcome.

Meeting invite with links in file attached below:

Date & Time: Every month on the Second Wednesday, starting at 7:00 PM Pacific Time

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

Monthly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tZMoc-2qqDMjHNXnACfWJ0dop_pMeQXMRoYM/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGvqz8uGNKduR-GRpwEGY-gLOrwplxEgo1lkj7GBRd5Mgf5Jt1SH7dOKPXi

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Meeting ID: 875 4426 8961
Passcode: 328639

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Meeting ID: 875 4426 8961
Passcode: 328639
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Italian Interest Group of the Eastside Genealogical Society SIG Italian Municipal Tax Censuses

by Charles Hansen
FREE WEBINAR
“Italian Municipal and Tax Censuses”
Description: This lecture examines Italian municipal and tax censuses as valuable genealogical resources. It provides an overview of censuses over time, including the riveli and catasti, highlighting their insights into family structures, property ownership, and community history. Participants will learn how to locate and analyze these records to enhance their family research.
                          ZOOM Meeting When:           21-Jun-2025, Saturday
Time:             1:30 PM (PDT) Presenter:   Suzanne Russo Adams
Kerri Tannenbaum Speaker Bio: Suzanne Russo Adams, MA, AG®, is an Associate Professor of family history and the Director of the Center for Family History and Genealogy at Brigham Young University. An Accredited Genealogist® specializing in Italian research, she holds degrees in Family History/Genealogy and Sociology, as well as a master’s degree in History. With over 25 years of experience in the genealogy field, Suzanne has worked extensively in record acquisition, strategy, and content digitization for Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org. She is the author of “Finding Your Italian Ancestors: A Beginner’s Guide”.
If you aren’t a registered member, you must request meeting access. Below is the link to request a meeting invitation. Please send me an invitation link
COUNTDOWN TO THE MEETING:
Days Hours Minutes Seconds
Eastside Genealogical Society
– Italian Interest Group
P.O. Box 374
Bellevue, WA 98009-0374

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Legacy Family Tree SIG June Meeting

by Charles Hansen

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Legacy Family Tree SIG Meeting
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm virtual via Zoom

This month’s topic is: TBD

This is our monthly meeting to share tips & tricks, problems & solutions. Sometimes we will watch videos or share our screens to aid in learning more about using Legacy Family Tree software.

Everyone is welcome to attend and participate in the learning. If you are just thinking about trying Legacy for the first time, you’ve been using it for a year or two or you are an old pro with many years of experience using Legacy this is the group for you. If you have any suggestions for future topics, please send them in.

We look forward to meeting with you, every month on the First Tuesday at 7:00 PM Pacific Time
Download: Meeting invite with Links

Meeting Invite with Links in file attached below:

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

Monthly Calendar Reminder: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZYpfuyuqDovHNwtBgxtQjWKOjDQ8k5Q9bPD/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGqqjIvHNKUtR-PRpwQBor4Z-7wpn5Ygo1KiD3iGzRiaDTdGehmA-p0RemJ

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Meeting ID: 824 9566 1568
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Meeting ID: 824 9566 1568
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Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society DNA SIG Living DNA

by Charles Hansen

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society DNA Special Interest Group Meeting
Tuesday, May 27, Starting at 7:00 pm via Zoom

We will discuss the DNA company Living DNA, their offerings, and take a virtual tour of the website.

Download: 1745378587_DNASIGMeetingInvite.pdf

Calendar reminder: TPCGS DNA Special Interest Group Meeting

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

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZYqdeyrrz0iEtx-c_J3gNfcI8mebT1zajLo/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGqqTkvGdWTuBGPRpwQB4joZ-nzmCFHj7dF0RzaKXNUTAX1H7pPN7BLQcLR

Join Zoom Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 827 2531 6888
Passcode: 811780

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Meeting ID: 827 2531 6888
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