The Bainbridge Island Genealogy Society (BIGS) Monthly Program for January will be held on Friday, January 21, 2022, 10AM-Noon, on Zoom.
Claire Smith will be presenting “Are You Really My Ancestor?”
A matching name isn’t enough to prove a relationship, especially if you have a common surname. In this session you’ll learn what it takes to prove a lineage, and how to handle conflicting information or multiple potential matches. We’ll explore cases that illustrate how to deal with these issues.
Claire has spent more than 20 years in genealogy research. We know her and her work quite well. You see, she used to live in these parts and is a past president, mentor, and webmaster for our society.
It’s free, and the public is most welcome! Pick up your Zoom link at our website, http://www.bigenealogy.org under “Events.”
TDN The Lower Columbia Genealogical Society is extending an invitation to the public to join the Society’s next Zoom meeting on Thursday, January 13th. The meeting will open for visiting at 6:30 pm, with the meeting to start at 7:00 pm. The guest speaker for that evening will be Tricia Oberndorf speaking on Following American Migration. For a Zoom invitation contact the Society at lcgsgen@yahoo.com
Have you ever been frustrated trying to use NARA? (The National Archives) Then…you do not want to miss this presentation by the “Legal Genealogist” Judy Russell. One of our members has already commented “This is the best presentation EWGS has ever brought to it’s members.” So be sure to join us this coming Saturday on Zoom.
Saturday, January 8 EWGS General Meeting (EWGS Meetings) 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Meeting via Zoom The Zoom link will be posted on the EWGSi site the morning before this presentation. Judy Russell – a genealogist with a law degree. “The Legal Genealogist” JD,CG, CGL“
NARA Mythbusters: Your Family IS in the National Archives” “All the military records were burned in the fire.” “There isn’t any birth, marriage or death information in federal records.” “There aren’t any details about ordinary families at the National Archives.” These kinds of myth-statements stop genealogists from breaking down all kinds of brick walls using the wealth of information in NARA records. Join the mythbusters with the treasures the National Archives holds for your family.
As previously announced, the Irish and German SIGs are coming out of dormancy and meeting virtually on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Welcome back the Irish and German SIGs beginning on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM, respectively.
In addition, SGS is excited to announce a new SIG for researchers of Japanese genealogy. We are partnering with Densho, who is looking to widen their scope to include genealogy. The inaugural meeting of the Japanese American SIG will be January 23, 2022, at 1:00 PM (Pacific), at which time participants will decide how frequently the SIG shall meet. Zoom meetings have been scheduled for the 4th Sunday of the month at 1:00 PM. Send an email message to family.history@densho.org if you would like to participate in this meeting and be added to the mailing list for the Japanese American SIG. Caitlin Oiye Coon has graciously agreed to co-host SIG meetings, but we are looking for someone to share the leadership duties with her. If you can help, please contact Ceil Rogers at Education@seattlegenealogicalsociety.org
So as not to intrude on your New Year’s Day celebration, The FamilySearch SIG, which usually meets on the first Saturday of the month, has postponed their meeting until Saturday, January 8, at 10:15 AM.
The DNA SIG will hold its annual session for beginners on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at 9:00 AM, an hour before the regularly scheduled SIG meeting. To participate, contact Cary Bright at sgsdnasig@gmail.com
See the SGS website calendar, https://www.seagensoc.org/eventListings.php?nm=67, for details on these and all SGS SIGs. RootsTech Connect 2022 IS COMING! MARCH 3-5, 2022 100% VIRTUAL 100% FREE Sign up now! There will be 1,000 + breakout sessions across different tracks and categories. Which ones interest you?
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For LDS Church Members
Homeland Heritage
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For Archivists
African Heritage
Jewish Heritage
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Sponsored by FamilySearch, RootsTech yearly genealogy conferences have long been among the largest and the best. For 2021, and now 2022, the conference is virtual, online. Although it’s free, you must register. Registration is now open. Here is the link:
SECOND SATURDAY: UNDERSTANDING & ANALYSING THE UK CENSUSES 1801-2021 SATURDAY, JANUARY 8 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM This Second Saturday session, the first of 2022, will look at the evolution of decennial censuses in the United Kingdom. Dr Penny Walters will present each census against a backdrop of social, political, and economic history, deconstructing the information that is available, revealing tips and hints for lateral thinking and clues for further research.
Dr. Walters is author of the books: ‘Ethical Dilemmas in Genealogy’ and ‘The Psychology of Searching’. She lectures internationally and does webinars. To learn more about her, visit her website: http://www.searchmypast.co.uk
* SAVE THE DATE *Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State, 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. Watch their website for details on the next meeting.
This notice just posted on their website. The meeting this month will be on Monday, January 10, 2022. The doors will open at 4:30 pm and meeting will begin at 5:00 pm. This is an early start time for this week only. The program is “Learn How to Make Sense of Your Ashkenazi Jewish DNA Results”. Registration is required.
McPherson County Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum, Lindsborg, KS Swedish Genealogy Virtual Workshop Saturday, January 8. 2022 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CST
If you are new to Swedish genealogy, or just need a refresher, this is the workshop for you. Sponsored by ArkivDigital, the leader in Swedish online records, this workshop’s featured speaker will be Kathy Meade. You may call 785 227-3595 for more information, or check out their website for additional details and registration: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/20/old-mill-museum
AppGenInstitute, Spring Semester Course Offerings, March thru May dates, Virtual Online
Two of the founders of the Applied Genealogy Institute are names that should be familiar to you from programs you’ve attended at SGS, Jill Morelli, CG, and Mary Kircher Roddy, CG. Jill prepared the message below to introduce the upcoming classes that will be able next spring.
‘Applied Genealogy Institute is excited to announce the next series of educational offerings to the genealogical community for our Spring semester. Whether you are educational addicts like we are or one who just wants to “do it right,” you will find a course for you in the Spring offerings.
Five courses will be offered: “Foundations I: Using the Records,” “Advanced Swedish Genealogy,” “Advanced Genetic Genealogy,” “Catholic Records” and “Getting Lost in Ledgers.” Registration will open after the first of the year.
Take note of the SGS Library’s new location, new hours, and new rules: Good Shepherd Center, Suite 302 4649 Sunnyside Ave N Seattle, WA 98103 206 522-8658
Monday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Tuesday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Friday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
The SGS Library is open to researchers. Masks are required at all times 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 Wednesday, Jan 5, 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, Jan 8, 2022, 10:15 am-12:15 pm, FamilySearch Interest Group with Lou Daly (Virtual), Discover the many ways to use FamilySearch. At each meeting a different aspect of the website will be featured. There will be time for Q & A. Want to be included on the mail listing? Email Lou: loudaly@nwlink.com
Saturday, Jan 8, 2022, 1:00 pm-2:30 pm, Second Saturday Speaker Series: Understanding & Analyzing the UK Censuses 1801-2021 with Dr Penny Walters, author of “Ethical Dilemmas in Genealogy” and “The Psychology of Searching”. Registration required.
Sunday, Jan 9, 2022, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, Scandinavian Interest Group with Karen Knudson. Share information and discuss Scandinavian family research. Visit the SGS website Calendar of Events and read about the new online security measures.
Tuesday, Jan 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, Jan 12, 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.
Wednesday, Jan 12, 2022, 7:00 pm-9:00 am, MAC Computer Interest Group (Virtual), Jointly sponsored by SGS and Fiske for users of MAC (Apple) computers and the Reunion genealogy software. Co-chairs Lisa Marker and Diane Hettrick. You must be on the MAC SIG email list to join the meeting. Email macusersig@seagensoc.org to be included on the list.
Saturday, Jan 15, 2022, 10:00 am- 12:00 pm, Irish SIG is back! With Susan McKee and Jim Ryan. See the SGS website Calendar of Events for further information. Saturday, Jan 15, 2022, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, German SIG is back! With Carolyn Schott. See the SGS website Calendar of Events for further information.
Sunday, Jan 16, 2022, 1:00 pm-2:30 pm, Virtual Sundays: Something Old, Something New, Jill Morelli is the host. Visit the SGS website Calendar for details and updates. Please register in advance.
Wednesday, Jan 19, 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.
Sunday, Jan 23, 2022, 1:00 pm, New! Japanese American SIG, with Caitlin Oiye Coon. This is the inaugural meeting. Please sign up if you would like to attend; send an email to family.history@densho.org
Tuesday, Jan 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.
Wednesday, Jan 26, 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, Jan 29, 2022, 9:00 am-12:30 pm, DNA SIG (Virtual), with Cary Bright and Craig Gowens. To participate you must be on the DNA SIG email list. Contact Cary at sgsdnasig@gmail.com to join. Please note from 9:00-10:00 am is the yearly beginners session. The regular meeting will start at 10:00 am.
Saturday, January 22 2022 Winter Program 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Eastern- Via Zoom FREE TO MEMBERS!!(A Great Reason to Become a Member)
Register at:ancestry @gensocofpbc.org
List your name and current email address Topics:
Cause of Death: Dissecting Coroner’s Records for Genealogical Research.
Silent Voices: Telling the Stories of Your Female Immigrant Ancestors.
Featured speaker Lisa Alzo will present two one-hour webinars. She will answer questions after each session There will be a fifteen-minute break at 11:15am The second session will start at 11:30am. Closing remarks at 12:45pm. Handouts will be emailed prior to the event. Lisa A. Alzo is a freelance writer and internationally recognized lecturer. She is the author of eleven books and hundreds of magazine articles. Lisa also developed the Eastern European Research Certificate Program for the National Institute for Genealogical Studies.
Wayne Ross announces that the Richland Family History Center is expanding its schedule to help you with your family history activities. We are also planning a presentation for the January TCGS month meeting on the premium sites available at the FHC. Our experienced genealogists can help you with your research. We do require masks when working close to another individual but no longer require appointments. You can call 531-2728 for special needs or to schedule group visits. Our new schedule beginning when we open January 4th:
The presentation will focus on using German church records for genealogy research, with emphasis on the Archion website.
Presenter: Maggie Hein
Maggie’s primary genealogy focus is Germans, who migrated to Russia in 1766. When she isn’t doing genealogy research, she is a tax accountant and co-owner of a CPA firm in the Chicago suburbs.
More information: https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/ Visitors are always welcome and may request an invitation by using the Contact tab on our website, no later than 2 days prior to the meeting.
Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to support the Seattle Genealogical Society and Library during our Annual Appeal this December. SGS 2021 Annual AppealDonate Now Online If you have a Paypal account, you may donate to SGS via the Paypal Giving Fund and the transaction fee will be waived. Here’s the link: Paypal Giving Fund – SGS. Thank You!
FROM OUR SGS PRESIDENT
To the SGS Membership:
A major item of concern in our recent move was what to do with the items in our collection that we were not going to keep. Following guidance from our Bylaws, we gave the genealogy group at the Seattle Public Library (SPL) the right of first refusal on all remaining items in the collection. John LaMont of SPL estimates that they have taken around 450 linear feet (shelf space) of books and periodicals to SPL. The next group given the opportunity to obtain items from the collection was our membership, which was done via a two-day bargain-basement sale that saw roughly 1,000 additional items re-homed. Other local genealogical groups were given the opportunity to obtain materials, and a few of them took us up on our offer. We have also shipped several boxes of old school yearbooks to Ancestry.com, and will be shipping several boxes of old records (obits and the like) to FamilySearch to be scanned, digitized, and made part of their collection.
Finally, the majority of remaining non-periodical items (roughly 100 book boxes) are being placed in temporary storage to be donated to the OpenLibrary program of the Internet Archive (google Internet Archive for information). This organization scans and digitizes materials donated to them, and makes the material available on their website for anyone to use. This will open up that part of our collection to the entire world of genealogy.
So, while the physical size of the SGS collection has been significantly reduced, most of what we removed from the collection lives on elsewhere, and much of that will continue to be accessible by SGS members, either at the SPL main library or online.
Jim Secan President, Seattle Genealogical Society
VIRTUAL SUNDAYS: SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW DECEMBER 19 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Join in Sunday afternoon for “Using Timelines for Analysis and Correlation”, a look at various ways one can compare and contrast information by using timelines, tables, and other correlation tools. Jill Morelli, CG and former president of SGS, is the speaker. * SAVE THE DATE * Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State, 2nd Monday meetings 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. Watch their website for details on the next meeting.
McPherson County Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum, Lindsborg, KS Swedish Genealogy Virtual Workshop Saturday, January 8. 2022 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CST
If you are new to Swedish genealogy, or just need a refresher, this is the workshop for you. Sponsored by ArkivDigital, the leader in Swedish online records, this workshop’s featured speaker will be Kathy Meade. You may call 785 227-3595 for more information, or check out their website for additional details and registration: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/20/old-mill-museum
AppGenInstitute, Spring Semester Course Offerings, March thru May dates, Virtual Online
Two of the founders of the Applied Genealogy Institute are names that should be familiar to you from programs you’ve attended at SGS, Jill Morelli, CG, and Mary Kircher Roddy, CG. Jill prepared the message below to introduce the upcoming classes that will be able next spring.
‘Applied Genealogy Institute is excited to announce the next series of educational offerings to the genealogical community for our Spring semester. Whether you are educational addicts like we are or one who just wants to “do it right,” you will find a course for you in the Spring offerings.
Five courses will be offered: “Foundations I: Using the Records,” “Advanced Swedish Genealogy,” “Advanced Genetic Genealogy,” “Catholic Records” and “Getting Lost in Ledgers.” Registration will open after the first of the year.
SGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Take note of the SGS Library’s new location, new hours, and new rules: Good Shepherd Center, Suite 302 4649 Sunnyside Ave N Seattle, WA 98103 206 522-8658
Monday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Tuesday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Friday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
The SGS Library is open to researchers. Masks are required at all times 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 Wednesday, Dec 15, 2021, 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.
Friday, Dec 17, 2021, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Family Tree Maker (FTM) Interest Group (Virtual), What’s New in Family Tree Maker: Q and A with Mark Olsen (Family Tree Maker Ambassador, MacKiev). Join Eastside Genealogical Society and SGS for an interactive Q and A session to answer all your questions about Family Tree Maker: the latest version, updates, features, and more. The discussion will include FTM partner products Charting Companion and Family Book Creator. This session is for all levels of genealogists, whether you are just getting started or very experienced.
If you want to be on the Eastside Genealogical Society Family Tree Maker Users Group email list, send your request to JanetStroebel@yahoo.com
Sunday, Dec 19, 2021, 1:00 pm-2:30 pm, Virtual Sundays: Something Old, Something New, Jill Morelli is the host. Visit the SGS website Calendar for details and updates. Please register in advance. The program this month is “Using Timelines for Analysis and Correlation”.
Wednesday, Dec 22, 2021, 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, Dec 28, 2021, 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, Dec 29, 2021, 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.
Wednesday, Jan 5, 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, Jan 8, 2022, 10:15 am-12:15 pm, FamilySearch Interest Group with Lou Daly (Virtual), Discover the many ways to use FamilySearch. At each meeting a different aspect of the website will be featured. There will be time for Q & A. Want to be included on the mail listing? Email Lou: loudaly@nwlink.com
Saturday, Jan 8, 2022, 1:00 pm-2:30 pm, Second Saturday Speaker Series: Understanding & Analyzing the UK Censuses 1801-2021 with Dr Penny Walters, author of “Ethical Dilemmas in Genealogy” and “The Psychology of Searching”. Registration required.
Sunday, Jan 9, 2022, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, Scandinavian Interest Group with Karen Knudson. Share information and discuss Scandinavian family research. Visit the SGS website Calendar of Events and read about the new online security measures.
Tuesday, Jan 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, Jan 12, 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.
Wednesday, Jan 12, 2022, 7:00 pm-9:00 am, MAC Computer Interest Group (Virtual), Jointly sponsored by SGS and Fiske for users of MAC (Apple) computers and the Reunion genealogy software. Co-chairs Lisa Marker and Diane Hettrick. You must be on the MAC SIG email list to join the meeting. Email macusersig@seagensoc.org to be included on the list.
Saturday, Jan 15, 2022, 10:00 am- 12:00 pm, Irish SIG is back! With Susan McKee and Jim Ryan. See the SGS website Calendar of Events for further information. Saturday, Jan 15, 2022, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, German SIG is back! With Carolyn Schott. See the SGS website Calendar of Events for further information.
Sunday, Jan 16, 2022, 1:00 pm-2:30 pm, Virtual Sundays: Something Old, Something New, Jill Morelli is the host. Visit the SGS website Calendar for details and updates. Please register in advance.
Wednesday, Jan 19, 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, Jan 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.
Wednesday, Jan 26, 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, Jan 29, 2022, 10:00 am-12:30 pm, DNA SIG (Virtual), with Cary Bright and Craig Gowens. To participate you must be on the DNA SIG email list. Contact Cary at sgsdnasig@gmail.com to join.
I’m pleased to share that hundreds of millions of historical records have been added to MyHeritage from 3 significant collections! I invite you to share this exciting news with your audience so they can explore the collections and further their research. Here’s a quick overview of what’s new:
French Historical Records:
359 million records added
We’ve just published 359 million historical records from France from a vital records collection — including birth, marriage, and death records — and a naturalization records collection. Since mid-October 2021 we’ve added 844 million French records in total from 15 historical record collections. All these records were previously available exclusively through Filae. The new collections complement the huge French treasure trove of vital, census, military, and burial records, making MyHeritage an essential resource for anyone researching their French roots. Read more about these records in the blog post.
Update to Sweden, Household Examination Books, 1800–1947:
13.2 million records added
We’ve updated our collection of Sweden, Household Examination Books, adding 13.2 million historical records from the years 1800 to 1819. The collection now contains 158 million records spanning the years 1800 to 1947, and includes quality scanned images, and thanks to its robust index, you can follow individuals and families throughout the generations and gain invaluable insights into the lives of your Swedish ancestors. Read more about these records in the blog post or search Sweden Household Examination Books.
Update to Germany, North Rhine Westphalia (Arnsberg and Münster) Death Index, 1874–1938:
4.8 million records added
We’ve added 4.8 million historical records from the district of Arnsberg to the Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Death Index in conjunction with the Landesarchiv Nordrhein Westfalen, the State Archives of North Rhine-Westphalia. The collection was initially published with 2.4 million records from the district of Münster. In future updates, the death indexes from the districts of Detmold, Düsseldorf, and Köln from North Rhine Westphalia will be added. Read more about these records in the blog post or search the collection now.
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