Category Archives: Society News

Clallam County Genealogical Society DAR Databases for Genealogy

by Charles Hansen

Clallam County Genealogical Society Announcement:

Using the DAR Databases for Genealogy will be the topic of a presentation by Georgianna Seko for the Clallam County Genealogical Society Saturday meeting, February 15th at 9:30am.  Georgianna is a longtime member of the DAR, and has been doing genealogical research for several years.  She volunteers at the CCGS Research Center in Port Angeles.

The DAR website offers more than just Revolutionary War information to the researcher.  This overlooked resource may help one find that missing clue that will break down a brick wall.

Everyone is invited to watch the program, either by coming to the Research Center at 403 E. 8th Street in Port Angeles, or via Zoom.  To obtain the Zoom meeting number and passcode, contact the Society by email: askus@clallamcogs.org or phoning 360-417-5000 Tuesday-Friday from 10am to 4pm.  Participants are requested to sign in 15 minutes before the program.

There is no cost to attend the meeting and program. 

Skagit Valley Genealogical Society Writing Your Life Story 2025

by Charles Hansen

Sharpen your pencils! Do your keyboard finger exercises! Don’t miss the second of our Winter Series, Writing Your Life Story with Annette Burke Lyttle, CG, of Heritage Detective, Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 1pm,presented by Skagit Valley Genealogical Society. Learn how effectively organizing your time and research leads to success in writing your family history. Come in person to the Burlington Public library or join us by Zoom, email genealogy0715@gmail.com to request a Zoom link.

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society February Educational Meeting

by Charles Hansen

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Monthly Educational Meeting
Tuesday, February 11, 2025, starting at 6:00 pm

This month’s presentation: Using the FamilySearch Catalog presented by Charlotte Van Valkenburgh. This is a recorded presentation that was given at a Mini-RootsTech event on October 10, 2024. Charlotte is an intern at the FamilySearch Library on the U.S./Canada team. She recently graduated from BYU – Idaho with an emphasis on family history research. She finds joy in teaching others how to find the records that connect them to their ancestors. She loves spending her free time discovering all she can about her own ancestors and solving adoption mysteries with the help of DNA.

As one of the most useful tools in family history research, the FamilySearch Catalog is extremely valuable. Come learn about some tips and tricks to using the FamilySearch Catalog to help in your family history research.

This meeting will be hybrid and we encourage everyone who can 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.

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZIqduGpqjgsHtBNs9zc8CGna6R-KHlcz5so/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGuqToiG9CWth2DRpwAB4j4WevwiHZdgrd_sgy8GSMLQST4N7Rwf5lXHNvK

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Passcode: 630507

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Tri-City Genealogical Society January 2025 General Meeting

by Charles Hansen

  Please join us for Tri-City Genealogical Society’s January General meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12.  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 February presentation will be by TCGS member Cassidy Moon. 

  The subject of the talk will be Founding Footprints:  Early Families of the Tri-City Area – Part 1:  Kennewick

This presentation will explore the stories of some of the early pioneers who helped establish and develop the city of Kennewick. Through their perseverance, vision, and hard work, these individuals played key roles in transforming the region into the thriving community it is today. We will delve into the lives of notable settlers, their contributions, and the lasting impact they had on the area’s growth, culture, and heritage. Join us for an insightful journey through Kennewick’s foundational history.

  Thank you to everyone who has already joined TCGS for 2025.  For those who would like to join, the online application can be found at https://tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/q/join/join_renew/ and a printable application can be found at https://tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/q/wp-content/uploads/2023TCGSBrochure.pdf .

Time: Feb 12, 2025 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 872 6914 9501

Passcode: 300509

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Yakima Valley Genealogical Society GenGophers & PERSI

by Charles Hansen

Yakima Valley Genealogical Society

1901 So. 12th Ave

Union Gap, WA 98903

www.yvgs.net

(509) 248 – 1328

Where: Y.V.G.S. Library – General Meeting 

Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025

Time: 10:00a.m.

Speaker: Julia Brown

Subject: Two Links on www.yvgs.net website under Internet Resources. 

Julia will be covering how to use the GenGophers and Periodical Source Index –

Allen County Library Site. 

Both are excellent resources to help with researching your ancestry. 

Grays Harbor Genealogical Society Genealogy Cafe March 8,2024

by Charles Hansen

🌟 Don’t Miss Out on Genealogy Café with the Grays Harbor Genealogical Society! 🌟

📅 DATE: March 8, 2025

🕐 TIME: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

📍 VENUE: Timberland Libraries in Hoquiam (420 7th Street, Hoquiam, WA 98550)

and Aberdeen (121 East Market Street, Aberdeen, WA 98520

🔍 Dive into your roots and discover the hidden treasures of your family history at the Genealogy Café hosted by the Grays Harbor Genealogical Society in partnership with the Timberland Libraries in Hoquiam and Aberdeen. This event is open to all! Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to connect with experienced genealogists from the Grays Harbor Genealogical Society.

🌟 Ignite your curiosity and journey through time to unravel the mysteries of your lineage and heritage. Whether you’re new to genealogy or a seasoned family historian, this event welcomes everyone eager to explore their roots.

🌟 Delve into local resources and uncover valuable insights with personalized assistance using the library’s online tools. This is a unique chance to enhance your genealogical knowledge and make meaningful discoveries about your family’s past.

🌟 Are you ready to uncover the stories hidden within your family tree? Join us at the Genealogy Café for a free event where you can drop in anytime between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. Be sure to secure your spot early as it’s first-come, first-served!

Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Where in the World

by Charles Hansen

Where in the World?!? 

Pin Your Ancestors Down with Google Maps and Google Earth 

Saturday, February 1

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

THE HIVE, 2904 E Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA

DOORS OPEN AT 12:30 P.M. for Social time (please come early to help set up)

Presented by Cyndi Ingle (Cyndi’s List) 

  • Class description:
    Google Maps and Google Earth provide two wonderful sources for geographical assistance in tracking your ancestors and pinning them down for your research. Combined with other mapping resources online we will demonstrate how using these Google tools can give you a visual aid for your research. Follow migration paths, historical routes, and your own family’s path, marking them on the maps with information, photos and documentation.
  • Door Code is: 648264#
  • Handouts will be on the EWGSi website the day before this presentation. (Please print them at home.)
  • Zoom link will be on the EWGSi website the day prior the the presentation.
  • Free Table
  • Raffles
  • 50/50 Contest

Please remember to bring any donations you might have for the April Book Sale or the October Auction.  Paula Davis will accept donations at any meeting.  

Skagit Valley Genealogical Society Writing Your Life Story

by Charles Hansen

Please join the Skagit Valley Genealogical Society on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 1pm for the second of our Winter Series, Writing Your Life Story with Annette Burke Lyttle, CG of Heritage Detective. Annette speaks on a variety of genealogical topics at the national, state and local levels and loves helping people uncover and share their family stories. Can’t make it to the Burlington Library, request a zoom link by emailing genealogy0715@gmail.com. We hope this program will be of interest to your members.