Category Archives: Society News

Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society DNA Event

by Charles Hansen

DNA Test Results: What Do They Mean? On Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, the Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society (BIGS) and the Bainbridge Island Public Library, in recognition of National History Month, hosts a special DNA Event that is free and open to the public.
 
For people who have received their DNA test results, sign-up for a one-on-one 30-45 minute session to help you understand what your results tell you. Register online, by phone (206-842-4162) or in-person at the Library. Please Note: Specific DNA medical results from 23andMe will not be addressed.  You may bring your own laptop or a library computer will be provided.
If you haven’t had your DNA tested and are curious, you don’t need an appointment, Just stop by for information on the different types of testing available, companies that provide the service, costs, and what you can learn from your results. BIGS members will be available for discussion and questions.
Save the Date and Register Now: Online via the KRL Events calendar (http://www.krl.org/events/dna-test-results-what-do-they-mean), or register by phone (206-842-4162), or in person at the Bainbridge Island Public Library, 1270 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110. Appointments are between 10am-3pm and walk-in information available 10am-4pm.
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Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society

German Interest Group of The Eastside Genealogical Society Meeting

by Charles Hansen

The German Interest Group of The Eastside Genealogical Society (EGS) will meet on Friday, November 2, 2018, from 1 to 3 pm in the Relief Society Room of the LDS Church at 10675 NE 20thSt, Bellevue, WA 98004 with doors opening at 12:45 pm for networking. Visitors are always welcome at our meetings.

Topic: German Traditions from Advent Through Epiphany – Ever wondered how your ancestors celebrated holidays or where some of your family traditions came from?   Paula will present information on these German traditions, whether they were evolved from superstition or on the faith of our forefathers or mothers based on a compilation of research and journal articles written by experts in the field.
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Presenter: Paula Seeger has been a member of EGS and the German Special Interest Group for a couple of years.  She’s been involved in researching the German ancestors for her family and that of her husband’s family.

For more information, kindly visit our website at https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/  .

Lower Columbia Genealogical Society October Meeting

by Charles Hansen

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 Fall Workshop

by Charles Hansen

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

Seattle Public Library and Seattle Genealogical Society Events

by Charles Hansen

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

Seattle Genealogical Society News

by Charles Hansen

 

DON’T MISS OUR 2018 FALL SEMINAR
“SHARPEN YOUR ONLINE SLEUTHING SKILLS”

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
·    Back to Basics: Research Planning and Execution Online
·    Maintaining an Organized Computer
·    Ten Resources I Use Everyday: Misc Tips for the Online Researcher

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.
OCTOBER IS AMERICAN ARCHIVES
& FAMILY HISTORY MONTH 

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:

  • October 6,   Ellensburg, Archives and Museum Crawl
  • October 6,   Cheney, History Day for Teachers
  • October 6,   Olympia, Archives Month Special:Preserving Large Items
  • October 10, Olympia, History Happy Hour Trivia Night

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:

  • October 1,     Genealogy: Getting Started, 10 am – 12 pm
  • October 8,     Genealogy: Databases – Ancestry Library Edition, 2-4 pm
  • October 15,   Genealogy: Tour the Collection, 10-11:30 am
  • October 22,   Genealogy: Introduction to DNA, 2-4 pm

BEGINNING  RESEARCH TOOLS CLASS AT SGS
This class, taught by Linda Fitzgerald, is an introduction to the paper, internet, and other tools that a beginning genealogist will need in order to address the problem of ancestor identity. All materials needed for the class will be provided by SGS, so we ask that if you are going to attend, you RSVP by calling SGS at 206 522-8658 on or before October 27th, so we can plan accordingly.

 

Location:  SGS Library
Date and Time:  Sunday, October 28, 2018,  1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

This class is a precursor to Heidi Mair’s online classes coming up in November.

COMING UP IN NOVEMBER …
Are you new to Genealogy, or have you hit a brick wall and are looking for a fresh perspective? Join Heidi Mair. each Tuesday in November from 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm, for a fun, online and interactive session of “Introduction to Genealogy and Family History”. Share your family history story, research challenges, and more.

Each of the four sessions will be conducted online using Zoom.

To learn more or register, please visit:
http://www.seattlegenealogicalsociety.org/content/classes

 

 

JAPANESE GENEALOGY SEMINAR
Save the Dates! Get the word out. Coming in February, the Seattle Genealogical Society is proud to sponsor a Japanese Genealogy Seminar for individuals researching their Japanese heritage.

  • 2 February 2019 (Saturday): all, day session; Japanese Genealogical Seminar for those beginning their quest for their Japanese heritage. Learn how to find records in the U.S. and in Japan.
  • 3 February 2019 (Sunday): morning session; “Train the Trainers,” Japanese genealogical seminar for researchers who wish to know how to research the records of the Japanese-Americans here in the United States and in Japan in order to help others.
  • 3 February 2019 (Sunday): afternoon session; “One-on-One,” the newly trained researchers will conduct one-on-one sessions with those who need help getting started with their research.

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, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, German 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
Saturday, November 17, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, German 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

 

American Ancestors October Webinars

by Charles Hansen

 
October Online Learning
Online Conference
Researching Upstate New York
Saturday, October 20, 12:00–6:00 PM EDT
NEHGS, 99-101 Newbury Street, Boston, MA
Presented by Genealogists at NEHGS
Cost: $125
Finding information about New York ancestors can be tricky. A fire in 1911 at the State Library and the fact that statewide registration of vital records did not start until 1880 only add to the difficulty. The presentations within this Online Conference will guide you through the maze of genealogical pitfalls, and to the bright spots in New York research. Our New York experts will discuss the settlement of New York and early migrations, vital records and substitutes, land and probate records, the state census, and more.
Can’t attend a live broadcast? You can still enroll! All sessions are recorded and posted to the course webpage. Participants have exclusive access to these recordings and other course materials for at least three months after the final class presentation.
Webinar
Database Volunteer Opportunities at AmericanAncestors.org
Thursday, October 25, 3:00–4:00 PM
NEHGS, 99-101 Newbury Street, Boston, MA
Presented by Molly Rogers and Rachel Adams
FREE and open to the public
Volunteers are essential to the creation of databases at AmericanAncestors.org—from scanning and indexing parish records for the Historic Catholic Records Project to assisting in the creation of the Mayflower Families Fifth Generation Descendants, 1700-1880 database and other important collections. Learn about opportunities for helping the Database Team that you can participate in from home!
Can’t attend a live broadcast? Not a problem! You will be able to watch a recording of the presentation on our website following the broadcast.
Questions?
Call 617-226-1226 or email education@nehgs.org.