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Category Archives: Society News
Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Grandma Said What? Oral History
| Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society General Membership Meeting Tuesday, Oct 11th at 6:30 pm Hybrid at the Tacoma Family History Center and Via Zoom With the holidays coming up and families gathering, here’s a timely topic “Grandma Said What? Gathering and Verifying your Family’s Oral History.” Our presenter is Sara Cochran of The Skeleton Whisperer, from Moreno Valley California. Our meeting starts at 6:30 and our presentation will begin at 7pm. More information including a handout will be made available. Please email publicity@TPCGS.org if you would like the Zoom meeting link. |
Whatcom Genealogical Society Beginning Family History Classes
Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society Turn Family History Facts into Stories
South King County Genealogical Society October – Early November Meetings & Events
OCTOBER – EARLY NOVEMBER 2022 MEETINGS & EVENTS
Be in the know! Receive notices for our virtual meetings, as well as the latest genealogy news and tips, by subscribing (free) to the online group at https://skcgs.groups.io
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PROGRAM UPDATES
- All meetings are virtual except the in-person Research Group and Genealogy Help at the Auburn Library
- Live transcription (captioning) is available during our Zoom meetings by request
Tuesday, October 4, 2022, 6:30pm PT
SKCGS Board of Directors Meeting (virtual)
All SKCGS members are invited to attend; only Officers and Directors may vote. Write to Board@skcgs.org for the meeting link.
Friday, October 7, 2022, 12:30 – 2:30 pm PT
EGS German Interest Group (virtual)
“Discovering German Church Records at Matricula Online” by Dana Palmer, CG®, CGL(SM)
Obtaining German church records can be challenging unless you know where to find them. Discover the abundance of these Catholic records at Matricula Online. Visitors welcome and more information at https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com
Registration is required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvdOGhqDgjHdA_nGKC0I4V03oDoFmQa_Zo
Monday, October 10, 2022 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Genetic Genealogy/DNA Interest Group (virtual)
What’s the question? Research questions for DNA Research
This group is for genealogists who use DNA data as part of their research. DNA evidence, like all genealogical evidence, cannot stand alone. So we use DNA and other research to answer questions about who is related to whom genetically, and how can we support that conclusion? Subscribe for meeting invitations and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Genetic-Genealogy
Saturday, October 15, 2022, 9:30am PT social time; 10:00am – 11:30am PT program
SKCGS General Meeting (virtual)
White River Valley Museum presents “Preserving Your Family History”
Do you have old family photos, clothing, or other objects in your care? Celebrate October Family History Month with White River Valley Museum Curator of Collections Hilary Pittenger and learn more about the objects in your care, including museum-quality preservation techniques.
The mission of the White River Valley Museum is to preserve and share the history of the South King County areas of Auburn, Kent, Algona, and Pacific through the operation of the museum and the historic Mary Olson Farm.
REGISTER IN ADVANCE
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom
Save the email – it contains your link to join the meeting
Link to register for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpf-CqrTstHNdhikDqjxRkuRF13viB39qN
Monday, October 17, 2022 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Technical User Group (virtual)
Create Your Own Locality Research Guides
TUG is for sharing knowledge and learning about technology tools, media, apps and websites. Subscribe for meeting invitations and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/TUG
Friday, October 21, 2022, 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Research Group (in-person)
For SKCGS members
Kent Family History Center 12817 SE 256th St., Kent, WA
Seating is limited
RSVP REQUIRED to Winona at w.laird@skcgs.org
Monday, October 24, 2022 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Genealogy Chat (virtual)
Meet up and chat about genealogy subjects and topics. We have no agenda; we just like one another! For meeting invitations and discussion, join https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Society
Thursday, October 27, 2022 ⋅ 11:00am – 1:00pm PT
Genealogy Help with SKCGS at the Auburn Library (in-person)
Genealogy questions? SKCGS offers one-on-one help with a volunteer
1102 Auburn Way S
Auburn, WA 98002
Registration not required. In-person event. Safety guidelines and current protocols followed. More information at King County Library, email kcls-auburn@kcls.org
Tuesday, November 1, 2022, 6:30pm PT
SKCGS Board of Directors Meeting (virtual)
All SKCGS members are invited to attend; only Officers and Directors may vote. Write to Board@skcgs.org for the meeting link.
Friday, November 4, 2022, 12:30 – 2:30 pm PT
EGS German Interest Group (virtual)
“Using German Newspapers” by Carol Whitton, CG®
Learn how to read German newspaper print and find those newspapers in the U.S. and Germany.
Visitors welcome and more information at https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com
Registration is required:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrf-mgrjsvH9eP9utBbi3_KMUp1y-u5H1e
Saturday, November 5, 2022, 10:00am – 12:00pm PT
Family Tree Maker Users Group (virtual)
Question & Answer. Each month, we will learn about using the features of FTM. Go to https://skcgs.groups.io/g/FTMUG for meeting link, meeting reminders and discussion.
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SOUTH KING COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 582
AUBURN, WASHINGTON 98071-0582
Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers Preserving Family Records Like a Pro
Seattle Genealogical Society News
NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE
MONTH FACTS
We are half way through National Hispanic Heritage Month which is a 30 day period that runs from September 15th through October 15th. Have you ever been curious about the dates?
It began back in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson. Then it was Hispanic Heritage Week. In 1988 President Ronald Reagan extended it to 30 days, but kept the starting date as September 15th.
The significance of September 15th is it is independence day for the Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Nicaragua. Mexico celebrates their independence day on September 16th and Chile celebrates theirs on September 18th. Then October 12th is Dia de la Raza (Race Day) recognizing the mixed indigenous and European heritage of Mexico.
If you would like free Mexican & Hispanic genealogy tips and heritage news, check out Colleen Robledo Greene’s website :
http://colleengreene.com/free-genealogy-help/
AN INVITATION TO THE OCTOBER
SGS BOARD MEETING
For SGS members who wonder what the SGS Board of Directors does at its monthly meetings, this is a reminder that every SGS member is welcome to attend and
watch the SGS “sausage” being made.
The Board continues to meet via Zoom, and the information needed to log in to
this meeting can be found in the calendar section of the SGS website. The two
major topics of discussion for the October meeting of the SGS Board of Directors
are:
- Proposed changes to the SGS Bylaws (to include a reduction in the size of the Board)
- Proposed budgets for purchasing books and technology using SGS capital funds
The next meeting is on Monday, October 10, 2022 at 1:00 PM PDT and every SGS member is welcome to attend. Hope to see you there.
Jim Secan, President
Seattle Genealogical Society
Attention All SGS Front Desk and Library Volunteers,
Watch your email inbox for your invitation to the Volunteer Appreciation Event being planned for November 2022.
SGS GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING,
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2022,
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
SGS members, mark your calendars and show up at the virtual membership meeting. Learn what’s happening at SGS and the proposed changes to the bylaws. Stay on afterward for October’s Virtual Sunday presentation with guest speaker, Stephanie O’Connell.
SAVE THE DATE
Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State,
usually 2nd Monday meetings
usually 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST
JGSWS meets on the second Monday of each month, from Sept-June. Doors open at 6:30 PM unless noted otherwise. But the next meeting is Monday, Oct 3, 2022 at 5:00 pm. The presentation will be “Bubba Was From Gubernia! How to Find Your Eastern European Town of Origin” with Jennifer Mendelsohn.
http://www.jgsws.org/meetings.php
SGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Good Shepherd Center, Suite 302
4649 Sunnyside Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
206 522-8658
New Hours : Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
10:00 am – 3:00 pm ** Please call ahead to make sure our library will be open. We are short on front desk volunteers this summer.
Masks are recommended inside the Good Shepherd Center. Due to COVID the events listed below continue to be virtual, online via Zoom. Always check the SGS Website Calendar of Events for the meeting links, registration, or for last minute updates or changes to the schedule. Be advised you may need to register in advance to join a meeting.
NOTICE: SGS has imposed more security on our Zoom meetings. Some meetings will begin with a waiting room. The host must take action to let people into each meeting. The host will try to open the waiting room about 10 minutes ahead of time. Please be patient.
All times listed are Pacific Time unless otherwise noted
Saturday, October 1, 2022, 10:15 am- 12:15 pm, FamilySearch SIG, with Lou Daly. Discover many ways to use the FamilySearch website in your research. Meeting includes instruction and time for Q&A. Email Lou to get on the email list: loudaly@nwlink.com
Sunday, October 2, 2022, 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm, DNA Workshop SIG, with Cary Bright and Craig Gowens. To participate you need to be on the SGS DNA Interest Group email list. Contact Cary at SGSDNASIG@gmail.com to join.
Monday, October 3, 2022, 10:00 am-11:30 am, Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists.
Saturday, October 8, 2022, 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm, Second Saturday: Cousins, Not Castles: A Half-Irish Genetic Genealogist’s Trip to Ireland, with SGS member, Kathy Weber.
Sunday, October 9, 2022, 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm, Scandinavian SIG, with Karen Knudson. Share information and discuss Scandinavian ancestral research. As always visit the SGS website Calendar of Events for links, updates, and additional information.
Monday, October 10, 2022, 10:00 am-11:30 am, Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists.
Monday, October 10, 2022, 1:00 pm, SGS Board Meeting (Virtual), Remember SGS members are welcome to attend the board meeting. Come see what it’s all about.
Monday, October 10, 2022, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, Write It Up! SIG (Virtual), Join this group to share and discuss writing projects, resources, and ideas. To join or learn more, contact Alaine Keisling at keisling@gmail.com
Tuesday, October 11, 2022, 10:00 am-11:00 am, Tech Tuesday (Virtual), back by popular demand, the informal consultation time on DNA, genealogy software, or genealogy-related technical issues. All are welcome. No appointment necessary.
Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, MAC Computer SIG, Jointly sponsored by SGS and Fiske this group shares an interest in Mackintosh (Apple) computers and the Reunion family history software. They meet every other month, October through June. The link to logon will be sent to the MAC SIG email list. People wishing to attend should email macusersig@seagensoc.org to be added to the mailing list. Lisa Marker and Diane Hettrick are the co-chairs.
Saturday, October 15, 2022, 10:00 am- 12:00 pm, Irish SIG, with Susan McKee and Jim Ryan. See the SGS website Calendar of Events for further information. Notice there is a new Zoom link.
Saturday, October 15, 2022, 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm, German SIG, with Carolyn Schott See the SGS website Calendar of Events for further information. Notice there is a new Zoom link.
Sunday, October 16, 2022, 12:30 pm-1:00 pm, SGS General Membership Meeting, Come hear the latest news, updates, and proposed changes to the bylaws. Registration required. Visit the Calendar of Events on the SGS website for instructions to this virtual meeting.
Sunday, October 16, 2022, 1:00 pm-2:30 pm, Virtual Sundays: Something Old, Something New, Jill Morelli is the usual host. This month we will have a guest speaker, Stephanie O’Connell. Visit the website Calendar of Events for details and updates. Please register in advance.
Monday, October 17, 2022, 10:00 am-11:30 am, Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists.
Monday, October 24, 2022, 10:00 am-11:30 am, Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 10:00 am-11:00 am, Tech Tuesday (Virtual), back by popular demand, the informal consultation time on DNA, genealogy software, or genealogy-related technical issues. All are welcome. No appointment necessary.
Monday, October 31, 2022, 10:00 am-11:30 am, Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), It’s Halloween. Does anyone have a spooky story? Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists.
Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society Intro to U.S. Church Records
Intro to U.S. Church Records: Why We Care Where Grandma Went to Church and SVGS monthly meeting
Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society
Tuesday October 11, 2022,,1:00 PM Pacific
Zoom Meeting: Society Library or Virtually
Online via Zoom, via phone, and in-person at the SVGS Library 6111 188 PL NE, Arlington,
The Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society is now providing monthly meetings at the library and via Zoom. Sunny Morton will be speaking virtually at our October 11th meeting. Our business meeting will follow the presentation
Sunny’s topic: Intro to U.S. Church Records: Why We Care Where Grandma Went to Church
U.S. church records of many denominations can reveal ancestors’ vital events, family relationships, overseas birthplaces and other residences and religious lives. From the co-author of the acclaimed book How to Find Your Family History in U.S. Church Records, learn what these records may look like, how to identify an ancestral church, locate extant records and access them.
Bio:
Sunny Jane Morton is an internationally-known genealogy speaker and award-winning writer and editor. She is a longtime Contributing Editor at Family Tree Magazine; Contributing Editor and Content Manager for YourDNAGuide.com; frequent contributor to FamilySearch’s blog; and past Editor of Ohio Genealogy News. She has twice received prestigious awards from the National Genealogical Society, most recently for her book How to Find Your Family History in U.S. Church Records, co-authored with Harold Henderson.
You are invited to watch free (donations to the society are always appreciated) Zoom presentation at the society library located at 6111 188 PL NE, Arlington, Washington. If you prefer to watch virtually, a Zoom link to join the meeting using your computer or by phone can be found on our website.
www.stillygen.org
Clallam County Genealogical Society Are You Really My Ancestor?
Saturday, October 8
Clallam County Genealogical Society (Local society meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Virtual
The featured speaker for the Clallam County Genealogical Society meeting will be “Are You Really My Ancestor? Getting Unstuck, Working Through Research Problems” with Claire Smith. She tells us “When you find a name match for an ancestor, it’s tempting to believe you’re related. A name isn’t enough to prove the relationship, especially if you have a common surname – like mine!” In this session you’ll learn what it takes to prove a lineage, and how to handle conflicting information or multiple potential matches. To hear this delightful speaker, or for more information about our programs, contact CCGS. Phone: 360-417-5000; webpage: www.clallamcogs@askus.org or email: clallamresearcher@gmail.com
We will send you the Zoom meeting number and passcodes. You can always join us at our large Research Facility: 403 E 8th St., Port Angeles. There is no charge for this program and all are welcome.
Skagit Valley Genealogical Society The Mayflower
