To help us learn how homesteading affects our research, we look forward to the program upcoming at our October meeting. Long-time member LOLA WEBER will share her knowledge and experiences with this topic to help us celebrate FAMILY HISTORY MONTH. DON’T MISS IT!!!
LOWER COLUMBIA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~walcolgs/
SOMERSET RETIREMENT APARTMENTS
2025 TIBBETTS DRIVE, LONGVIEW
DINING ROOM 7:00 PM
OCTOBER 11, 2018
Visitors are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Yakima Valley Genealogical Society is holding its annual Fall Workshop Friday and Saturday, October 12 and 13. The Friday session evening session at the library will feature Mary Kircher Roddy speaking about “Family Browse- Everything You Want to Know about Family Search and More”. She will also speak Saturday morning at Mt. Olive Church – “Bagging A Live One: Reverse Genealogy in Action and “A Decree of (Temporary) Divorce- My Life Without Ancestry.com” Lunch will be provided and two Saturday pm. sessions will be held from 1:00 – -3″45 with 6 various topics to choose from. See the YVGS website for more details on registration
Here are some things that Seattle Public Library and Seattle Genealogical Society are doing in October:
Faces of the Archives – SPL event calendar listing
https://www.spl.org/event-calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D129544501
Genealogy classes (not including above)
https://www.spl.org/event-calendar?trumbaEmbed=search%3Dgenealogy%26-index
DON’T MISS OUR 2018 FALL SEMINAR Cyndi Ingle, creator of Cyndi’s List, international lecturer, and author will be the presenter at our fall seminar. Topics for the 4 workshops are going to be: · Advanced Googling for Your Grandma For more information and online registration: http://seattlegenealogicalsociety.org/
IMPORTANT SGS MEMBERSHIP MEETING SGS members, the Membership Meeting is October 13, 1:00-4:00 pm. A topic of discussion will be revising the SGS bylaws. Hear from the SGS Board. The Second Saturday Series presentation that day will be The Homestead Act with Karen V Sipe. So celebrate with a visit to the Seattle Central Library, October 9th, 11 am until 3 pm, Fourth Floor-Room 1, for “Faces of the Archives: Genealogical Research Using Local Collections”. Seattle Genealogical Society will be there featuring two people from our Archives Committee, Mildred Stoliker and Fred Schack. Learn about genealogical resources at libraries, archives, and museums from any of a dozen participating institutions. There will be a half hour formal talk beginning at noon, by Paula Becker, historian and author. This event is free, registration is not required, but space is limited so plan to arrive early. During the entire month of October, there is a barrage of activities scheduled around Washington, and the Seattle area, to educate and entertain family historians such as yourself. A sampling:
For the complete list of October events visit the Washington State Archives website and check out Upcoming Events. Additionally, on Mondays in October, at the Seattle Central Library, are these classes:
BEGINNING RESEARCH TOOLS CLASS AT SGS
Location: SGS Library This class is a precursor to Heidi Mair’s online classes coming up in November. COMING UP IN NOVEMBER … Each of the four sessions will be conducted online using Zoom. To learn more or register, please visit:
JAPANESE GENEALOGY SEMINAR
Interest in genealogy, or tracing our personal ancestral lineage, is increasing due to in part to television shows such as Who Do You Think You Are?, Ancestor RoadShow, and others; DNA advertisements; and continuing conversations about immigration in the political arena. Many individuals are using advertised tools to make documentary and genetic discoveries about their own families. While each ethnic group presents unique challenges, this seminar will teach Nikkei what records exist and how they can build their own family trees. This seminar will open the door to their personal heritage and how that heritage fits within the wider scope of Japanese history in the United States and in Japan. Linda Harms Okazaki, newly back from her latest trip to Japan, will conduct the seminar and the Train the Trainer sessions. She is a nationally known Japanese-American genealogical researcher and lecturer. A charter member of the Nikkei Genealogical Society and past president of the California Genealogical Society, she is the founder and partner of Linda’s Orchard, LLC, a research company specializing in Japanese-American research. She is a bi-monthly columnist for the Nichi Bei Weekly, a board member of the Nichi Bei Foundation, and a research consultant for ProGenealogists, Salt Lake City. Registration will open 1 December 2018 at the Seattle Genealogical Society website: http://seattlegenealogicalsociety.org Registration is free, but the Seminar and the Train the Trainer sessions are limited to 40 individuals. The registration for the One-on-One sessions will open 1 January 2019. Lunch will be provided for a fee on the first day only. For more information contact Jill Morelli, President of SGS, at president@seagensoc.org This program is generously funded under the Heritage Grant program by 4Culture, a King County arts support agency.
SGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Unless otherwise indicated all programs will be at the SGS Library, 6200 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle. Check the SGS Web Site for additions, changes, and corrections. Programs may be canceled or postponed because of inclement weather. OCTOBER Saturday, October 6, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm, Canadian SIG, come join David Robert, group leader, for help researching your Canadian ancestors. Saturday, October 6, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm, Family Tree Interest Group, Lou Daly is leader of this special interest group exploring all the features of the tool Family Tree on FamilySearch.org Sunday, October 7, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, DNA Workshop, with Cary Bright, First hour focuses on questions that group members bring; second hour focuses on Genome Mate Pro Tuesday, October 9, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, SGS will be at Faces of the Archives, with Paula Becker speaking from 12:00 pm- 12:30 pm, event is at the Seattle Central Library, 4th Floor Room 1, drop in to hear from many about resources available at the archives, libraries, and museums Saturday, October 13, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Membership Meeting & Second Saturday Speaker Series, business meeting, hear from the SGS board, discussion of revising bylaws, Karen V Sipe will present The Homestead Act for the Second Saturday Series Sunday, October 14, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, Scandinavian SIG, with Karen Knudson, Swedish and Norwegian Workshop – bring your laptops and your research. We will have resources available to help you with your hunt for your Scandinavian ancestors. Saturday, October 20, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, “Sharpen Your Online Genealogical Sleuthing Skills”, with Cyndi Ingle of Cyndi’s List fame. This is the SGS Fall Seminar and will be held at Fairview Christian School in Seattle. The SGS library will be closed on this day so volunteers may attend the seminar. Saturday, October 27, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm, Irish SIG, with Jean Roth Saturday, October 27, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm, Digging Deeper Workshop: Researching Washington’s World War I Honor Roll, with Lisa Oberg, at the University of Washington Sunday, October 28, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Beginning Research Tools with Linda Fitzgerald, supplies provided, free class, but please phone the library by Saturday, October 27 to register so we have a headcount and can plan accordingly. NOVEMBER Saturday, November 3, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm, Canadian SIG, come join David Robert, group leader, for help researching your Canadian ancestors. Saturday, November 3, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm, Family Tree Interest Group, Lou Daly is leader of this special interest group exploring all the features of the tool Family Tree on FamilySearch.org Tuesday, November 6, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, Intro to Genealogy & Family History – Online, 1 of 4 part series with Heidi Mair, each Tuesday in November, registration required Saturday, November 10, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm, Family Tree Maker (FTM) Interest Group, with Reiley Kidd & Jess Ramey Saturday, November 10, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Second Saturday Speaker Series Sunday, November 11, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, Scandinavian SIG, with Karen Knudson, Swedish and Norwegian Workshop – bring your laptops and your research. We will have resources available to help you with your hunt for your Scandinavian ancestors. Tuesday, November 13, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, Intro to Genealogy & Family History – Online, 2 of 4 part series with Heidi Mair, registration required Wednesday, November 14, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Ask the Genealogist at the Shoreline Library, a volunteer will assist you with your research problems Saturday, November 17, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm, Irish SIG, with Jean Roth Tuesday, November 20, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, Intro to Genealogy & Family History – Online, 3 of 4 part series with Heidi Mair, registration required Tuesday, November 27, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, Intro to Genealogy & Family History – Online, 4 of 4 part series with Heidi Mair, registration required
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Whatcom Genealogical Society Meeting Monday, October 8, 2:00 pm Bellingham Elks Lodge, 710 Samish Way. Evelyn Roehl of Kin Hunters will give a presentation on German research. Visitors Welcome! 360-966-3860 for more info.
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Upcoming educational program on October 13, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in partnership with Skagit Valley Genealogical Society. The topic of the program is “Mapping Your Ancestors” and will be presented by Janet O’Connor – Camarata.
This event is free and open to the public. I’ve attached a flyer with more information. Please feel free to forward or post on any wall you wish! We appreciate your help in getting the word out, because we would like as many people as possible to benefit from our programs.
Please contact me with any questions or feedback. Thank you for helping us spread the word about these free and valuable community
resources.Hope to see you there!
Kathleen Headden, Reference Librarian
Burlington Public Library
820 E. Washington Ave.
Burlington, WA 98233
360-755-0760, ext. 7906
SVGS 10.13.18 Meeting Flyer
LEGACY GENEALOGY SOFTWARE USER GROUP
Mon, Oct 1, 2018: 10 am-noon
CCGS Education Center
If you use Legacy Family Tree Software for tracking your genealogy research,
there is a Legacy Users Group that meets monthly to discuss tips, tricks and
problems. You will always come away with some new ideas. The meetings are
held regularly on the first Monday of the month. Members and non-members are
welcome.
FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH BOOK CLUB
Mon, Oct 1, 2018: 12-1:30 pm
CCGS Education Center
There are many “research rich” books of genealogical historical collections,
as well as “how to” books on methods, collection and data storage of
genealogy research. This group delves into one book at a time and discusses
how to make the best use of it. Join this casual group as they delve into
their favorite topic of books on family history discovery and sleuthing.
(Brown baggers welcome!)
FINDING THE WOMEN IN YOUR FAMILY TREE GENEALOGY CLASS
Tues, Oct 2, 2018: 10 am-12 noon
CCGS Education Center
Where are the women in your family tree? Half of your ancestry comes from
women, yet we tend to focus our genealogical searches on men because their
last name seldom changed. This class will focus on the importance of
including all the women in your search as well as the where and how to find
them. Genealogist Barbara Shrag will show you ways to locate your missing
ladies! Classes are $12 for CCGS members and $15 for non-members. To
register in advance call the CCGS library, 360-750-5688. (Classes with
insufficient registration may be cancelled.)
REMOTE RESEARCH IN THE DATABASES OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH SYSTEM WEBINAR
Wed, Oct 3, 2018: 11 am – 12:30 pm
CCGS Library
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has been
collecting genealogical information since 1890 to support both the
application process for membership and to honor the service of Patriots. The
Society operates a marvelous library in Washington, DC. Over the last few
years they have scanned and provided public access to extensive online
resources. This Legacy Family Tree webinar will show you how to tap into
some of those resources for your family history research.
Unfocused Genealogy Discussion Group
Thu, Oct 4, 2018: 1-3 pm
CCGS Education Center
There’s no meeting agenda, no special topic, just a group of curious people
bringing genealogy research notes, questions, brick walls, etc. to share
with the group. Get ideas for the next steps you should take in your
research.
WRITING YOUR OWN OBITUARY Plus FIND-A-GRAVE ONLINE RESEARCH TIPS GENEALOGY
CLASS
Tues, Oct 9, 2018: 10 am-12 noon
CCGS Education Center
How reliable do you think obituary records are? It depends who wrote them
although it is usually the survivors or descendants. They might not know the
decedant’s birth date or birth place. With the help of instructor Lela
Miller, you’ll learn how to write your own or another’s obituary so that it
is factual and published correctly. The second segment of this class is
taught by genealogist Alice Allen and it will delve into using Find-A-Grave
online research, access tips and how to connect with Find A Grave
information providers. Classes are $12 for CCGS members and $15 for
non-members. To register in advance call the CCGS library, 360-750-5688.
(Classes with insufficient registration may be cancelled.
SCANDINAVIAN ROOTS FOCUS GROUP
Thu, Oct 11, 2018: 10-11:30am
CCGS Education Center
If you want to discover your Scandinavian roots, attend this monthly meeting
and learn how to conduct your research. Meet with other like-minded
individuals who have discovered their ancestors going back many generations.
Geographic areas include Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, and the
Faroe Islands. This group meets regularly on the second Thursday of the
month, September-May. Members and non-members are welcome.
GENEALOGY AND THE LAW CLASS
Tues, Oct 16, 2018: 10 am-12 noon
CCGS Education Center
Your genealogical research has located an ancestor in documents with terms
such as fieri facias or maybe guardians in socage. What are these words?
Legal terms and the law not only determined your ancestor’s decisions and
actions but also where you may locate them through records in buying and
selling land, writing wills or paying taxes. Instructor Dale Deatherage will
teach you how to navigate some common and uncommon legal terms that
determined your ancestor’s futures. Classes are $12 for CCGS members and $15
for non-members. To register in advance call the CCGS library, 360-750-5688.
(Classes with insufficient registration may be cancelled.
HO TO CALIFORNIA! THE DRAW OF THE GOLD RUSH WEBINAR
Wed, Oct 17, 2018: 11 am – 12:30 pm
CCGS Library
Few events in America have had the impact of the California Gold Rush and
the desire to have a better life; an event that lasted seven short years.
The Gold Rush swelled the population of California by the hundreds of
thousands. And, it was all for the little flecks of gold that shone so
brightly. People rushed in from all over the world. This Legacy Family Tree
webinar will help you find out if your ancestors headed West to make their
fortune.
THIRD THURSDAY EVENING HOURS
Thurs, Oct 18, 2018: 6-9 pm
CCGS Library
Do you find it hard to get to the Clark County Genealogical Library during
daytime hours? Come in on Third Thursday to tap into our richest resource:
knowledgeable librarians who can help you with your family history search.
We won’t do it for you, but we will provide guidance. One librarian has
Scandinavian research expertise. The library has over 10,000 books and
resources, and free access on our computers to Ancestry.com and
AmericanAncestors.com. Bring your own computer and use our free wifi.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING FOR GENEALOGY ENTHUSIASTS
Tues, Oct 23, 2018: 10am – 12 pm
Presentation: “What’s New in the Family Search Website”
FamilySearch.org recently added their two billionth image to their website.
Some images are of microfilm reels; others are newly acquired. This
presentation will assist you in finding the digital records of most interest
to you. Indexing cannot keep up with the volume of records made available
and tips will be given for using sleuthing methods that often yield the best
results. A 30+ year researcher, speaker Tom O’Brien is involved in many
Portland-area genealogy groups and has specialties in Irish and German
Research.
10 EASTERN EUROPEAN GENEALOGY RESOURCES YOU MIGHT BE MISSING WEBINAR
Wed, Oct 24, 2018: 11 am – 12:30 pm
CCGS Library
While church registers are the most popular and useful sources for tracing
most Eastern European ancestors, and civil registration of births,
marriages, and deaths provide even more details, there are other record
groups to be searched that may prove useful, especially in the absence of
church and vital records for your locality. This Legacy Family Tree webinar
will discuss available census, tax lists, land, military, and other records
and how to access them.
RESEARCHING MISSOURI RECORDS GENEALOGY CLASS
Tues, Oct 30, 2018: 10 am-12 noon
CCGS Education Center
Instructor: Brian Runyan
You’ll learn best practices for researching hidden Missouri records to trace
your family history in this class taught by CCGS president, Brian Runyan.
The state of Missouri is a true crossroads state and has an early settlement
history. French Canadians arrived via river travel between 1764 and 1803.
With statehood in 1821, more settlers seeking land arrived from the east.
Chances are, you had ancestors who traveled through or settled in Missouri.
Classes are $12 for CCGS members and $15 for non-members. To register in
advance call the CCGS library, 360-750-5688. (Classes with insufficient
registration may be cancelled.)
PRIVACY ISSUES WITH ONLINE FAMILY TREES
Wed, Oct 31, 2018: 11 am – 12:30 pm
CCGS Library
Privacy remains a huge issue for many genealogists and their family members.
This Legacy Family Tree webinar will discuss the varied approaches to the
question of privacy, focusing on legal and ethical considerations. As
genealogists increasingly utilize public, or semi-public online
collaborative genealogy platforms, these questions are becoming more common.
The lecture will use real-world examples to analyze the problems and
proposed solutions.
