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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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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.

Heritage Quest Research Library 7 Habits of Highly Effective Genealogists by Dear Myrtle

by Charles Hansen
7 Habits of Highly Effective Genealogists In today’s world, where AI and DNA testing dominate the conversation, genealogists face unique challenges.  Join us as we explore 7+ essential habits to enhance your research process.  Discover how to avoid common pitfalls that can obscure our understanding of our ancestors’ true life experiences and help us differentiate between multiple individuals with the same name.  DearMYRTLE is the nom-de-plume of Pat Richley-Erickson, author and award-winning genealogy blog, The Everything Online Genealogy (1st Edition) and the Joy of Genealogy. DearMYRTLE hosts a weekly webinar, Mondays with Myrt where the focus is beginning genealogy topics. 
Myrt and her Cousin Russ pioneered the use of the virtual meeting format in the genealogy vertical and were instrumental in assisting genealogical institutes and societies transition to vertical and hybrid meetings.
She has been online since 1985 in membership development with Q-Links's Your Family Tree and later with the leadership team of AOL’s Golden Gate Genealogy Forum, Pat is a retired corporate & post-secondary computer software instructor.  She and her husband live on Guemes Island, Washington.  When: Thursday, January 16, 2025
            11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Where: ZOOM & limited in-person

Cost: $20 members
          $25 non-members Sign-up and Payment:
ZOOM
Go to HQRL Store at hqrl.com
sign in as a member to receive 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
Mapping Your Migrating Ancestors 
February 6, 2025
I found my family but why did they move so much or did they really?
What resources can I use to see where they went?
Tina Beaird is the owner of Tamarack Genealogy and is a Genealogy & Local history librarian at the Plainfield Public Library in Plainfield, Illinois. 
Be sure to mark your calendars for the next genealogy class.
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Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society January 2025 Educational Meeting

by Charles Hansen

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Monthly Educational Meeting
Tuesday, January 14, 2025, starting at 6:00 pm

This month’s presentation will be a prerecorded MyHeritage webinar by professional genealogy researcher and writer Lisa Lisson titled Unlocking Birth Records: Exploring Birth Dates and Alternate Sources. Birth records are more than just dates — they hold the beginnings of your ancestors’ stories, revealing a wealth of information beyond the moment they entered the world. Are you mining these records for all they’re worth? Join Lisa Lisson for a deep dive into birth records, from discovering MyHeritage’s extensive collection to uncovering the rich details within. This session will equip you with practical techniques for unearthing accurate birth dates and enhancing your family history research. Plus, we’ll explore alternate sources that can shed even more light on your ancestors’ beginnings. Walk away with a newfound ability to breathe life into your ancestors’ stories.

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.

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
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Stillaquamish Valley Genealogical Society Future Proofing Your Genealogy Research

by Charles Hansen

Stillaquamish Valley Genealogical Society

Monthly Meeting & Presentation – After You’re Gone:

Future Proofing Your Genealogy Research

Tuesday, January 14th

1:00 pm

SVGS Library

6111 188 PL NE, Arlington, WA

You are invited to this free presentation at the SVGS library.

Everyone is welcome! 

Thomas MacEntee will be speaking virtually at our January 14th meeting. Our monthly business meeting will follow the presentation.

Thomas’ Topic: After You’re Gone: Future Proofing Your Genealogy Research

When it comes to your years of genealogy research and material, what plans have you

made to ensure that it doesn’t die with you? Thomas will provide some advice on creating a realistic plan to get your “genealogy affairs” in order so that the next generation of researchers can benefit from your years of hard work. A syllabus for this presentation may be found on the SVGS website www.stillygen.org

Thomas’ Bio: What happens when a “tech guy” with a love for history gets laid off during The Great Recession of 2008? You get Thomas MacEntee, a genealogy professional who is also a blogger, educator, author, social media connector, online community builder and more. Thomas’ website https://genealogybargains.com

There will be a short break with refreshments. The monthly meeting will follow.

DIG – DNA Special Interest Group

Also join us at the SVGS library from 1-3pm on Thursday, January 16thfor 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. This group meets at the same time on the 3rd Thursday of the month.

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 www.stillygen.org