Join SVGS on Saturday May 9, 2026, at 1pm at the Burlington Public Library for the second of our Spring Speaker Series “Changing Places, Changing Borders: Overcoming Geographic Challenges” with Dave Obee, noted Canadian Journalist, Genealogist and Author. Did you know it was possible to live in the same dwelling your entire life, yet be born, married and die in three different locations. Such is the puzzle of changing borders/jurisdictions at the local, state or country level. Dave will help us sort out just how to locate our ancestors when they lived their lives on the shifting sands of changing borders. Can’t make it to the Burlington Library, request a zoom link by emailing info@skagitvalleygenealogy.org.
Explore the Exceptional Genealogy Classes at HQRL! Join us online via Zoom or in person at HQRL and connect with fellow genealogy enthusiasts who share your curiosity and drive—together, we can explore the fascinating world of family history! 
Our ancestors didn’t live in a void. Events and people in their communities, region, and world affected their decisions and other factors in their lives. We can learn much more about our families when we research their friends, neighbors, and associates and learn about the history and geography of the places they lived, including neighboring jurisdictions. This lecture will introduce the concept of cluster research and explore resources to help you better understand the jurisdictions and history of the areas in which your ancestor lived.
