Category Archives: Society News

Stillaquamish Valley Genealogical Society Three Mini Presentations

by Charles Hansen

Stillaquamish Valley Genealogical Society

Three Mini Presentations followed by our Monthly Meeting

(These presentations and meeting will not be available via Zoom)

Tuesday, August 8th

1:00 pm

SVGS Library

6111 188 PL NE, Arlington, WA

You are invited to the presentations in person at the society library. Everyone is welcome! 

SVGS members Elizabeth Dalton, Karen Looney and Sue McNeil will be speaking  at our August 8th meeting. Our business meeting will follow the presentation.

Elizabeth’s topic: Newspapers.com

Karen’s topic: Creating Family Stories

Sue’s Topic: The Importance of Contacting Living Cousins

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

Heritage Quest Research Library Deacon John Doane Ancestry

by Charles Hansen
Steven W. Morrison, MPA is the past-president of the Puget Sound Chapter of Association of Professional Genealogists and the Olympia Genealogical Society. You can find more about Steven at https://stevenwmorrison.com 
Likely English Ancestry of Deacon John Doane of Plymouth & Eastham, Massachusetts Follow the trials and tribulations of a small group of dedicated family researchers who set out to identify the ancestor of Deacon John Doane. While his activities in the Plymouth Colony are well documented, the Deacon’s life in his mother country was a complete mystery.  Over decades, plausible theories were researched and eventually discarded as dead ends. Then the release of online records resulted in a wave of new discoveries. Comparative analysis from both sides of the pond eventually proved that a candidate from London, England was likely the youthful Deacon. A case study for anyone with a lost New England ancestor.  When:  August 10, 2023

11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Where:  ZOOM

Cost: $20 Members
          $25 Non-Members Sign up and payment:
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Be sure to sign in as a member first to get the member discount. OR
Mail to: HQRL
1007 Main Street
Sumner, WA 98390
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Heritage Quest Research Library DNA Tools

by Charles Hansen
DNA TOOLS (Emphasis on Ancestry’s Tools) Discussion and examples of several tools that are currently available to assist you in using your DNA results to advance your genealogy research. Tools that will be discussed will include DNA Painter, Ancestry’s matches, and groups, and ThruLines
Do you have matches on Ancestry that do not have a tree or the tree is private? We will walk you through how you can use the data with others to help identify the possible relationship/DNA connection.  JUDY LINE Judy has been doing genealogy for over 30 years.  She holds several certificates from the National Institute for Genealogical Studies, and Boston University. Judy has completed DNA courses presented by Blaine Bettinger and Diahan Southard. Although not an expert, she has a good grasp of the concepts.
Judy holds membership in: Ohio Genealogical Association, Lake County Genealogical Association, Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society, Utah Genealogical Association, NEHGS, NGS and others. Currently, she is a Management Team member for Heritage Quest Research Library and a member of the TPCGS Board.  August 3, 2023

Zoom

11:00 am to 12:00 pm Cost: $20.00 members
$25.00 non-members Go to hqrl.com 
HQRL Store and sign up online
Be sure to sign into your account to receive the member discount.

Don’t forget our other upcoming classes: 
August 10, 2023 with Steven Morrison
Case Study: Finding English Ancestor
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National Buffalo Soldiers Day “How Negro Soldiers Fought for the Flag”

by Charles Hansen
 
Join us on National Buffalo Soldiers Day for an actor portrayal of
“How Negro Soldiers Fought for the Flag” This address was written by Allen Allensworth, Lt. Col. Retired, Utah’s Buffalo Soldier Chaplain of the 24th Infantry of Fort Douglas. Mr. Allensworth will be portrayed by Mr. Jameson Holman. Included are talented musicians portraying his wife Josephine and daughters Eva & Nella for a celebratory and informational afternoon of the Black American Soldier. Jameson Holman Watch Live on Youtube   Friday, July 28, 2023 – 3:30 PM Event by J. Willard Marriott Library and the Veterans Support Center, University of Utah and Sema Hadithi African American Heritage and Culture Foundation 295 1500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, Gould Auditorium, Level 1 In person or live on Youtube Learn more about Lieutenant Colonel Allen Allensworth Sema Hadithi Foundation works with non-profits, museums, libraries, universities, and other community-based organizations to provide all of Utah with exceptional cultural and learning opportunities all year round. Please help us continue this effort by becoming a Sema Hadithi sustainer. You can donate $5, $10, $20, $25, or what feels good each month to ensure that Utah continues receiving previously undiscovered stories of exceptional people who make it a place where everyone belongs. Become a Sustainer Today!   New Sema Hadithi Foundation Products
Support our effort, tell the story, sport our brand!       Sema Hadithi African American Heritage and Culture Foundation
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Clallam County Genealogical Society “The Mayflower Compact”

by Charles Hansen

The Speakers Series from the Clallam County Genealogical Society will host John P. Hansel and his presentation “The Mayflower Compact.”  August 12th beginning at 10:00 AM.

The Mayflower Compact was a written agreement, signed by the male passengers on the Mayflower.  After leaving England, they decided to make and enforce their own set of laws.  Having fled persecutions for their religious beliefs in Holland and England, passengers on the Mayflower had no sponsor, nor a set of regulations to guide them.

The Compact continued to serve as the foundation of the governments of the New England colonies, and many consider it to be America’s “First Constitution.”  Having a set of laws founded and enforced by those who chose to live by them, set the stage for the American way of life.  

John P. Hansel, a graduate of Princeton University, has been active teaching Constitutional Law and Political Thought.  He has also founded the non-profit Elm Research Institute to protect and preserve the American Elm.

All are invited to listen to this Zoom presentation.      One can watch the lecture at 10:00 am at the Clallam County Research Society located at 403 E. 8th Street in Port Angeles or via Zoom at home.   Email the Society or call to receive the Zoom meeting number and pass code.  The email address is clallamcountyresearcher@gmail.com .  Our phone number is 360-417-5000.

Join us at no cost, and learn about this fascinating and important event in our American History.

Heritage Quest Research Library Picnic

by Charles Hansen
We’re having a Picnic and You’re invited!   Heritage Quest Research Library
is having a summer gathering and picnic.  We miss all of you and this is a great opportunity to gather together, talk genealogy, play games, share stories and just have fun. 
It’s also a great opportunity to find out what’s happening with the library and share your thoughts and ideas for the future.
Come play some games; Croquet, Corn Hole, Bowling, Horseshoes, Lawn Darts. We’ll even have a balloon race and a photo booth.  You might win a prize!
Bring your favorite side dish or salad to share, something to drink and a comfortable lawn chair.  
We will provide the hotdogs, buns and condiments along with plates and utensils. Friday
July 21, 2023
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Loyalty Park 
1400 Park Street
Sumner, WA 98390 RSVP to research@hqrl.com
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Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Chat

by Charles Hansen

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: TPCGS Genealogy Chat Tuesday, July 18th at 7:00 PM Pacific time

Do you have thoughts, ideas, questions, or comments about anything related to genealogy? Then this is for you.

Please plan to attend, share, and expand your knowledge of all thing’s genealogical from the comfort of your own home.

Date & Time: Every month on the Third Tue, from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM Pacific Time

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZMldOCprTsqGtSoVglOBTElUaBRgTq5IEgI/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGvpjgjG9eVsBmHRpwEGojCXevztmJfjbdukyniDw9xVib6A-NgALVLAY35

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87839130000?pwd=dGdHY2wrZ0d1bDNRTEQ4Uk15OVk0Zz09

Meeting ID: 878 3913 0000

Passcode: 836216

One tap mobile

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Meeting ID: 878 3913 0000

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Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdesX0el3t

Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society Becoming Washington Who Came to the Northwest and Why

by Charles Hansen

On July 21, 2023 BIGS Presents

At 10AM, Friday, July 21, 2023,

A Zoom Virtual Event,

Janice Lovelace will present:

Becoming Washington:

Who Came to the Northwest and Why.

What conditions existed for your ancestors to leave their home and make a journey to
a new place? What conditions existed to encourage settlement in the Americas,
especially the Pacific Northwest? This presentation focuses primarily on the push and
pull factors for voluntary immigration in the mid-19th to mid-20th centuries. What
laws applied to immigration and what documents can genealogists find?

Janice Lovelace is a genealogical researcher, educator, author, and lecturer, with over
thirty years of experience. She completed the Genealogy and Family History
certificate at the University of Washington in 2012, the certificate program in
genealogy at Boston University in 2013, and ProGen in 2014. A frequent speaker, Dr.
Lovelace also an instructor at the Midwest African American Genealogical Institute
(MAAGI). A retired college faculty member, Dr. Lovelace authored the National
Genealogical Society’s online continuing education course African American Roots: A
Historical Perspective.
So, please go to our website, bigenealogy.orgto pick up your Zoom link beginning on July 20th, the day before the presentation.

Everyone Welcome! No membership necessary.