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Tri-City Genealogical Society John Clat(e) the Immigrant
Please join us for Tri-City Genealogical Society’s General meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11th. The presentation will be at the Richland FamilySearch Center located at 1314A Goethals Dr. Entrance is down the ramp from the parking lot north of Dairy Queen. The presentation will also be on Zoom so you can join in from your home. See below for the Zoom link for the March presentation.
The March presentation will be by longtime TCGS member, Lawrence Clay. His presentation, John Clay(e)The Immigrant,” is about his Jamestown ancestor.
Upcoming on April 8th, another longtime TCGS member, Margie Beldin, will be speaking on “New Tools in FamilySearch.”
And, on May 13th, longtime TCGS member and TCGS Librarian, Sandra Meacham Floberg, will discuss “Repatriation of MIA/KIA using DNA.”
RootsTech 2026 is being held March 5 – 7. There will be over 200 presentations streamed at no cost. To register go to https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/registration . The online schedule can be found at https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/schedule?day=2026-03-04&type=online . Recordings of the presentations are often saved for later access.
Thank you to everyone who has already joined TCGS for 2026. 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 .
Topic: TCGS March General Meeting
Time: Mar 11, 2026 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Heritage Quest Research Library What is Your Name
 Explore the Exceptional Genealogy Classes at HQRL! Join us online via Zoom or in person at HQRL and connect with fellow genealogy enthusiasts who share your curiosity and drive—together, we can explore the fascinating world of family history! Just a reminder of upcoming class March 5, 2026! Don’t miss out, sign up today!  What is Your Name? Thursday, March 5, 2026 Virgina Majewski Join Virgina Majewski to learn about naming patterns. She will explain the use of four research concepts to improve your success when researching surnames and given names. (“Ginny” is a fourth generation Washingtonian and descendant of a WA Pioneer family.) Virginia has been involved in genealogy for the past 30 years. It all started with a couple of boxes of “junk” from her grandparent’s estate. She was bitten by the genealogy bug and it became one of her life’s passions. Virginia holds a Certificate in Advanced Genealogical Studies in both American Records and Methodology, from the National Institute of Genealogical Studies, Toronto, Canada. Her specialty is Mennonite Research. Currently, she is President of the Clallam Co. Gen. Society. Virginia is Past President of the WA State Gen. Soc., as well as a member of numerous other genealogical societies. She initiated the Pioneer Pursuit program with WA State. Click Here to Sign-up Click Here to See All of Our 2026 Classes! BONUS RESEARCH HOURS!!! Research Sunday March 8, 2026 10am-4pm Heritage Quest Research Library will be open on Sunday, March 8th, from 10am-4pm allowing you to come in and work on your family genealogy. As always, our very skilled Librarians will be available to assist you, so don’t miss out on these special hours! Visit our blog for great tips & hints exploring your family story! HQRL.com / Classes & Events / Contact |
| Heritage Quest Research Library | 2102 East Main Ave Suite 105 | Puyallup, WA 98372 US |
Skagit Valley Genealogical Society The Equality Colony of Skagit County
Did your ancestors mysteriously appear in Skagit County in the 1900 Census? Maybe they were in the Equality Colony. Join SVGS on Saturday March 14, 2026, at 1pm at the Burlington Public Library for “The Equality Colony of Skagit County” with Robert Burns, author of “Rebels in the Wild: The Equality Colony and the Taming of American Capitalism”. In the late 1890s a group of like-minded individuals came from around the country to establish a socialist colony in Skagit County. Find out who they were, what motivated them, why they chose Skagit County, and why the colony collapsed. Can’t make it to the Burlington Library, request a zoom link by emailing info@skagitvalleygenealogy.org.
Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Finding Irish Origins
Please Join Us for
Using U.S. Records to Find Irish Immigrant Origins
A presentation by Pamela Holland
Pam will help us with
• Discovering an Irish ancestor’s place of origin in Ireland is a much sought-after goal.
• Successful research in Irish records first starts with thorough research in US records.
• Learn what sources to examine, identify overlooked records,
and explore strategies to locate that elusive Irish location for your ancestor.
Date: Saturday March 07, 2026
Time: 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: The Hive 2904 E Sprague, Spokane, WA 99202
Door Code: 985426#
Handouts and Zoom Link will be on the website the day prior to this event. EWGSi.org
DOORS OPEN AT 12:30 P.M.
Come Join Friends old and new.
Coffee Cookies Raffles $50/50$ Free Table
Please bring your book donations for the April Seminar Book Sale!
Heritage Quest Research Library Midwest Genealogical Center
Explore the Exceptional Genealogy Classes at HQRL! Join us online via Zoom or in person at HQRL and connect with fellow genealogy enthusiasts who share your curiosity and drive—together, we can explore the fascinating world of family history! Just a reminder of upcoming class February 19, 2026! Don’t miss out, sign up today!  Midwest Genealogy Center Thursday, February 19, 2026 The Midwest Genealogy Center is one of the United States’ preeminent resources for family history, providing access to almost three-quarters of a million on-site materials. They have access to databases, scanning and digitization stations, oral history recording kits, microfilm reader scanners, and more. MGC features 52,000 square feet of space that houses all of the free resources needed to research your family history. Learn more about how to access and utilize their incredible resources. Click Here to Sign-up Click Here to See All of Our 2026 Classes! Visit our blog for great tips & hints exploring your family story! HQRL.com / Classes & Events / Contact |
| Heritage Quest Research Library | 2102 East Main Ave Suite 105 | Puyallup, WA 98372 US |
Kootenai County Genealogical Society History of Fashion Through Buttons
Puget Sound Welsh Association Welsh Roots?
To Washington State Genealogical Society:
Curious about your Welsh roots? Celebrate St. David’s Day in Seattle
with music, stories, tea, and a fun limerick contest.
Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 2:30–4:30 PM (doors open at 2:00 PM)
Ballard First Lutheran Church, Seattle, WA
2006 NW 65th St, Seattle, WA 98117
The celebration features vocalist Paul Kawabori, a Washington native,
accompanied by local pianist Steven Luksan—both performers with Seattle
Opera and the North American Welsh Choir—along with community
participation in the Welsh tradition of a noson lawen: an informal,
joyful sharing of music, song, poetry, stories, humor, and a bit of
friendly fun, including a lighthearted Welsh-themed limerick contest.
In Welsh culture, gatherings like this are about welcome, not
performance. You’re free to sing along, listen quietly, laugh, or simply
enjoy the afternoon—however you choose to be present is enough.
A te bach (little tea) will be served, featuring light refreshments and
a sampling of Welsh fare, with time to mingle and relax before the noson
lawen begins.
This celebration is hosted by the Puget Sound Welsh Association
(www.PugetSoundWelsh.org), a nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing
Welsh culture and traditions in the Pacific Northwest.
Suggested donation: $10 per adult. Every contribution is appreciated and
helps PSWA continue celebrating Welsh culture with events like this.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/discover-wales-music-stories-tradition-st-davids-day-celebration-tickets-1980679100508?aff=oddtdtcreator
We hope to see you there!
Karyn Davies
PSWA Board
Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society New England to the Midwest
Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society
Bridging the Gap: New England to the Midwest, 1780 – 1850
Speaker: D. Joshua Taylor
Friday, February 20, 2026 @ 10amMeeting via Zoom only
*To receive a Zoom link, please register at bigenealogy.org
Migration from New England to the Midwest in the early nineteenth century transformed families and communities. This presentation examines why people moved, how they traveled, and where they settled, using real research examples to illustrate these journeys. We will explore records and research techniques that help bridge the gap between departure and destination.
For more than 20 years, Joshua Taylor has been sharing the incredible connections that can be made through genealogy and family history. An avid genealogist, he is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and is past President of the Federation of Genealogical Societies.
Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society Timelines by Cyndi Ingle
