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Learn All About My Heritage Library Edition The My Heritage Search Engine is a state-of-the-art tool for finding historical records that mention your ancestors. Discover the advanced technology behind the scenes and learn how to take full advantage of the search engine’s robust features to explore the lives of your ancestors.  Daniel HorowitzDedicated to Genealogy since 1986, Daniel was the teacher and study guide editor of the family history project “Searching for My Roots” in Venezuela for 15 years. He is involved in several crowdsource, digitization and transcription projects, and holds a board-level position at The Israel Genealogy Research Association. Since 2006, Daniel has been working at MyHeritage liaising with genealogy societies, bloggers, and media, as well as lecturing, and attending conferences around the world. When: Thursday, June 5, 2025 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Where: ZOOM & limited in-person (8) Cost: $20 members $25 non-members Sign-up & Payment: ZOOM Go to hqrl.com and click on the HQRL Store (sign in as a member to get the discount) In-Person (8 only) CALL: 253-863-1806 or come into the library at 2102 E Main, Ste 105, Puyallup, WA 98372 COMING SOON! Mary Kircher Roddy Just the Ticket to Find Your Railroad Ancestors June 19, 2025 |
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Skagit Valley Genealogical Society Norwegian Genealogy
Please join the SVGS on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 1pm for the last of our Spring Series, Norwegian Genealogy with Dana Kelly, Executive Director of the Norwegian American Genealogical Center (NAGC). NAGC is a non-profit devoted to collecting, preserving and sharing records of Norwegian and Norwegian-American genealogy and immigration history. Can’t make it to the Burlington Library, request a zoom link by emailing genealogy0715@gmail.com.
Twin Rivers Genealogy Society Walking With Ancestors
Walking with Ancestors will take place on July 4th at Normal Hill Cemetery, 1122 7th St, Lewiston, ID. Twin Rivers Genealogy Society offers tours starting at 8:30am, with the last tour at 10:30am. This year, the event is in the Military section of the Cemetery, and Garry Bush will be the guest speaker. The tours will include a visit to the resting places of a soldier “Missing in Action” from the Vietnam War. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. For questions, contact Sue at 509.780.7592.
Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Carved in Stone: Cemetery Research
Please join us for this timely presentation;
it comes just a few days before our
FindAGrave Adventure!
“Carved in Stone: Cemetery Research”
presented by: Pamela Bell Dallas
Gain more from your cemetery research. Unlock the full potential of your cemetery visits!
In this session, you’ll learn how to effectively prepare before heading to the cemetery,
make the most of your time on-site, and discover valuable family history clues
Date: June 07, 2025 Time: 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: The Hive – 2904 E Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
Hybrid-Zoom meeting (We’d sure love to see you in person.)
Doors open at 12:30 p.m. (Come early to catch up with friends)
Door code: 985426#
Zoom link and handouts will be available on the EWGSi website the day before the event.
(please print your handouts at home)
Don’t forget some cash for Raffles and $50/50$
Jeannie will have her world-famous Free Table.
And of course coffee, cookies and friends!
To find out more about the FindAGrave event please visit: EWGSi.org
Fort Walla Walla Camp 3 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Again this year the Fort Walla Walla Camp 3 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will hold their annual Memorial Day remembrance service (5/26) at Tahoma Cemetery of Yakima at 10:45 to about noon. The public is invited, with limited seating, visitors are advised to bring a personal lawn chair. Camp 3 members will lead the service. WVHS Jr ROTC to post the Colors. Will be music and several brief speakers, a discussion on Decoration Day & on discovering your C.War ancestor, and a gun volley salute and Taps played.
Questions? address to Camp Commander Clifford Peterson phone 509 969 8844 Or www.suvpnw.org and Fort Walla Walla events .
Thanks Don Jameson Past Camp Commander. or Cell 509 945 0549
Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society Where Did Your Family Tree Grow
Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Monthly Education Meeting Reaching Back
Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Monthly Educational Meeting
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, starting at 6:00 pm
Kathy Veasey will speak at the May meeting. Presentation: “Reaching Back”.
Kathleen Veasey
I began my genealogy research in the mid-1970’s. My oldest sister and I lived and breathed family history! My sister was the city librarian and, because I had time during the day, I would spend all day at the library, reading microfilms. On the weekends, we would meet at my house and see where our research was going. After 10 years, we had enough information to print and publish our family history books.
Eventually, I learned how to search the web. I made many contacts through the years and, along with continuing to gather family information, I started maintaining a giant collection of descendants of my third great grandfather’s enslaved persons. More recently, I expanded the research of enslaved persons to include all black families in the county, starting with the 1870 census and following these lines down to 1850. I look forward to sharing my journey with the members of the TPCGS.
This meeting will be hybrid and we encourage everyone who is able to attend in person at our new meeting location:
University Place Library
3609 Market PL W.
University Place, WA 98466
and via Zoom for those unable to attend in person.
Attend virtually via Zoom:
Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society Annual Meeting, Pot Luck, Silent Auction
Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society
Annual Meeting, Election of Officers, Potluck and Silent Auction
Tuesday, May 13th
SVGS Library
6111 188 PL NE
Arlington, WA
Potluck starts at Noon!
The Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society will hold a Potluck prior to the Annual Meeting and Election of Officers. All friends of the society are welcome!
Bring your favorite dish (maybe an old family recipe) to share.
If possible, we would like you to bring an item based on the following parameters.
If your last name begins with: Please bring:
A to I Main Course
J to R Dessert
S to Z Salad/Side Dish
Another option that anyone may choose is to bring Appetizers or Beverages.
Immediately following the Potluck, at approximately 1pm the SVGS Annual Meeting will begin. Members, please stay and vote on the upcoming 2025-2026 budget and the Election of Officers.
The following slate of candidates has been presented for election:
President-Ruth Caesar
Vice President of the Library-Leslie Bock
Secretary-LeAnne Koliha
Silent Auction
This year we are having a silent auction as to help supplement our operating budget. We have a great selection of items that have been donated by members and the community to bid on. Don’t forget to bring your checkbook!
Heritage Quest Research Library May 1st Video
 Did you miss this class? We have the video available for viewing until May 16th. Contact us at 253-863-1806 and we will send you the link to view the video. COST: $20 Members/ $25 Non-Members Go to the HQRL Store and click on 2025 HQRL Classroom & Zoom. Be sure to sign in as a member to receive the discount. |
Google Your Way To Genealogy Gems You won’t know all the hidden genealogy gems until you start “googling” for genealogy. Learn some tricks of the trade for effective online research that includes state, county, local, international websites and databases, including online government sites and more.  Suz Bates has been researching her family history for over 50 years. After a full career in education, she now combines teaching skills with extensive genealogy research experience and training in work as a presenter, researcher, and consultant. Suz’ presentation specialty is step by step instructions for various researching, archiving, and technology skills for genealogists and family historians. When:Thursday, May 1, 2025 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Where: ZOOM and Limited In-Person (8) Cost: $20 members/ $25 non-members Sign-up & Payment: ZOOM Go to hqrl.com and click on the HQRL Store (sign in as a member to get the discount) In-Person (8 only) Call HQRL at 253-863-1806 or come into the library located at: 2102 E Main, Ste. 105, Puyallup, WA 89372 COMING SOON! USING REAL ESTATE DEEDS! join us on Thursday, May 15, 2025, as Albert E. Fiacre, Jr. guides us through the process of finding and using real estate records to learn about our ancestors. . FYI: We now have T-shirts available online at www.bonfire.com/nourish-our-roots/ |
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Tri-City Genealogical Society Capturing Living Memory
Please join us for Tri-City Genealogical Society’s May General meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14. The presentation will be at the Richland FamilySearch Center located at 1314A Goethals Dr. Entrance is down the ramp from the parking lot that is to the north of Dairy Queen. The presentation will also be on Zoom so you can join in from the comfort of your own home. See below for the Zoom link.
The May TCGS General meeting is entitled Capturing Living Memory with FamilySearch Memories App and will be presented by long time TCGS member Veronica Anguiano. Your kids and grandkids do not want boxes of unorganized paper to remember you by. They want your story in your words in your voice and that is where the application comes in. Veronica will explain the app and demonstrate its usage.
The FamilySearch Memories app is designed to help you collect, preserve, and share your favorite family memories easily. You can download the app for free from the FamilySearch website. Once installed, you can use it to snap photos, record stories, and save audio files related to family events like graduations and reunions. The app allows you to organize these memories into your family tree, making it a valuable tool for genealogical research and family storytelling.
Time: May 14, 2025 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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