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Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society Using Someone Else’s Genealogy Research
Stillaquamish Valley Genealogical Society
Monthly Business Newsletter Meeting & Presentation
What’s Been Done: Using Someone Else’s Genealogy Research
Tuesday, February 10th
1:00 pm
SVGS Library
6111 188 PL NE, Arlington, WA
This month we will be watching a pre-recorded webinar at the SVGS Library presented by Thomas MacEntee.
Thomas’s topic: What’s Been Done: Using Someone Else’s Research
Many of us as genealogists have inherited research from a relative and we are not always sure whether the content is reliable. What’s the best way to incorporate the research of others into your own research without leading to dead ends, roadblocks and unnecessary detours? Here is a road map on the best way to handle “outside research” and benefit from it as you combine the content with your own research.
Bio:
Thomas MacEntee is a Baby Boomer guy with a love of punk rock music but also art history who somehow “fell” into the technology industry almost 40 years ago and then left a lucrative IT career to pursue his love of family history and genealogy. Technology and historical research are opposites, but “tech people” like Thomas are needed to guide today’s genealogists through the maze of options so they can deploy the best apps and devices to break down research brick walls. Thomas MacEntee: author, educator, advocate, entrepreneur, and that “genealogy guy” who helps you accomplish your family history goals.
There will be a short break with refreshments after the presentation followed by our monthly business meeting.
DIG – DNA Special Interest Group
Also join us at the SVGS library on the third Thursday of the month from 1-3pmfor our DNA Special Interest Group (DIG). This group works together to develop a better understanding of DNA techniques and strategies for finding relatives, discuss and review new DNA developments and tools and help members with their research problems.
All DNA skill levels are welcome to attend.
If you have a specific DNA topic you would like to discuss or have any other suggestions for this group, please sen an email info@stillygen.org
Also, if you have not joined us yet and would like to receive emails in the future for the DIG group, please send an email to info@stillygen.org and request to be added to the DIG email list.
New England Interest Group
The SVGS New England Interest Group (includes New York and Pennsylvania) that meets at the SVGS Library on the first Tuesday of the month is now hybrid!
If you have not joined us yet and would like to receive emails in the future for this group or wish to attend via Zoom, please send an email to info@stillygen.org and request to be added to the New England Interest Group email list and receive monthly Zoom invitations.
For more information visit stillygen.org
Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Monthly Education Meeting February 2026
Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Monthly Educational Meeting
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, starting at 6:00 pm
This month’s presentation: TBD
This month’s presentation: is by Crystal Hicks, Head of Collections for the Washington State Library. Her presentation is:
Bureaucracy to the Rescue: The Hidden Value of State Library Collections.
Bureaucracy rarely gets top billing, but this presentation makes the case for its quiet heroics. “Bureaucracy to the Rescue” explores how the Washington State Library’s unique collections (state publications, reference, and special collections) become indispensable tools in moments of research and discovery. Through real-world examples, the session highlights how careful collecting, description, and preservation of bureaucratic materials support transparency, accountability, genealogy, legal research, and unexpected human stories hiding in plain sight.
This month’s meeting will be Zoom Only until we can find a new physical location to meet in person.
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Yakima Valley Genealogical Society General Meeting and Researching in Arkansas
Yakima Valley Genealogical Society
1901 S. 12th Avenue
Union Gap, WA 98903
Phone: (509) 248-1328
Email: yvgs@yvgs.net
Yakima Valley Genealogical Society
General Meeting
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Following the General Meeting, Linda Lantis will be giving a presentation on “How to Research in the State of Arkansas.”
Lower Columbia Genealogical Society Probate Where There’s a Will or Not
Genealogist and lecturer
Whittier Area Genealogy Society
Her topic is
Probate—Where There’s a Will or Not
Speaker at the Lower Columbia Genealogical Society’s
February 12th 2026 zoom meeting is Christine Cohen. Her topic is Probate – Where There’s a Will or Not.
Virtual meeting doors will open at 9:30 am
Speaker’s program will begin at 10:00 am
The public is invited to attend
Please consider joining our society for $20/yr.
For a link to join the meeting or to join the society contact lcgsgen@yahoo.com 24hrs prior to the event
Eastern Washington Genealogical Society FamilySearch: Tools, Tricks, and Tech Connections
Plug In to FamilySearch: Tools, Tricks, and Tech Connections
Presented by our very own: Margie Beldin
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced researcher, you will learn new things today!
Margie will discuss Family Search tools and explore FamilySearch features and activities that you may not be aware of. Printable charts and research helpers, as well as games and interactive activities that make family history fun. You’ll discover new ways to research, share your findings, and involve your relatives of all ages.
Date: February 07, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: THE HIVE 2904 E Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA 99202
Zoom link and Program Handouts will be available on the website the day prior to the event. (EWGSi.org)
Raffles
$50/50$
Coffee and Cookies
Free Table
Please remember that EWGS Ways & Means is always accepting items for future
Book Sales and Auctions, so bring them with you!
Fiske Genealogical Library Virtual Classes
Wednesday, February 18
10:00 am to 11:15 am Pacific Time – Fiske Genealogical Library, Seattle (Virtual Class)
Finding Immigration and Naturalization Records: Advanced Strategies and Techniques
Presented by Lisa Alzo
For links to join the meeting and get class notes, select https://fiskelibrary.org
Every immigrant has a story. This webinar will discuss how to leverage the data in passenger lists, naturalization records, and other documents of ethnic-based communities and neighborhoods (such as historic newspapers and oral histories,) to uncover key clues about your immigrant ancestors. Learn strategies and techniques to find your elusive ancestor among others with the same name and how to deal with name changes, as well as how to locate missing manifests due to transcription or other database errors. A brief overview of how social history and migration patterns can help you track your ancestors on both sides of the ocean will also be provided.
Wednesday, February 25
10:00 am to 11:15 am Pacific Time – Fiske Genealogical Library, Seattle (Virtual Class)
From RootsTech 2025 to 2026; What to look for and how to enjoy next week’s conference
Presented by Jenny Hansen
For links to join the meeting and get class notes, select https://fiskelibrary.org
A look at last year’s new features brought out in RootsTech 2025, and some tips about what new things to look for in RootsTech 2026 on March 2-6.
Wednesday, March 4
10:00 am to 11:15 am Pacific Time – Fiske Genealogical Library, Seattle (Virtual Class)
The Black Experience in the Revolutionary War
Presented by Janice Lovelace
For links to join the meeting and get class notes, select https://fiskelibrary.org
African Americans have fought in all the wars in which the United States has been involved, beginning with the Revolutionary War. It is estimated about 10,000 people (mostly men) of African ancestry fought on both sides of the conflict – hoping that freedom from slavery would come at the end of war. This presentation looks at factors leading up to the war, notable individuals who fought and where to find records on the service of Blacks in the Revolutionary War.
Wednesday, March 11
10:00 am to 11:15 am Pacific Time – Fiske Genealogical Library, Seattle (Virtual Class)
A Genealogist’s Guide to Lesser-Known Research Tools
Presented by Claire Smith
For links to join the meeting and get class notes, select https://fiskelibrary.org
Serious researchers know that success depends on mastering the right tools. This session explores powerful resources to enhance your research: ArchiveGrid’s manuscript collections, the Digital Public Library of America’s archives, the American Genealogical-Biographical Index, and the Periodical Source Index (PERSI). Learn to integrate these tools and uncover new paths in your family’s story.
Eastside Genealogical Society Finding Females in Naturalization Records
The zoom link:
Networking and announcements at 6:30 pm Pacific; program at 7:00 pm
Via Zoom—https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82046663133
Heritage Quest Research Library Genealogy Classes
 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! Just a reminder of upcoming class February 5, 2026! Don’t miss out, sign up today!  The Genealogy Roll-up: Essential Shortcuts Every Genealogist Needs Thursday, February 5, 2026 Jennifer Patterson DonderoEvery genealogist can aspire to do great genealogy. But how do you find the time for all those “things” you’ve been told you should be doing: planning, logging, note-taking, analyzing, and reporting? There’s one shortcut you need and it’s so easy to get started! Click Here to Sign-up Jennifer Patterson Dondero has been an avid genealogist for over 30 years, and a professional genealogist since 2005. Her specialties include southern research, DNA, and technology for genealogy. She lives with her husband and two children in Georgia, where she enjoys researching, writing fiction and nonfiction, reading mystery novels, and clogging. Click Here to See All of Our 2026 Classes! Visit our blog for great tips & hints exploring your family story! HQRL.com / Classes & Events / Contact |
| Heritage Quest Research Library | 2102 East Main Ave Suite 105 | Puyallup, WA 98372 US |
Skagit Valley Genealogical Society Washington State Library Family History Resources
You can’t keep a good library down! Join SVGS on Saturday February 14, 2026, at 1pm at the Burlington Public Libraryfor “Washington State Library Family History Resources” with librarian Crystal Hicks. From historic newspapers and local city directories to maps and tribal histories, the Washington State Library has materials to aid you in your family history research. Come learn how we can still access these materials despite the library’s closure to the general public due to budget cuts. Can’t make it to the Burlington Library, request a zoom link by emailing info@skagitvalleygenealogy.org.