| TIP OF THE WEEK – REGISTRAR’S RECORDS …MORE THAN JUST DEEDS The county deed record books sometimes have record topics other than land. Be sure to check any miscellaneous books held by the office. I once found my great grandfather’s school graduation exam results in one. | |
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| 1923-2023 and Beyond You’re Invited! SGS 100th Birthday Party Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 5:00-7:00 pm Dunn Gardens Cottage 13533 Northshire Rd NW, Seattle WA 98177 COME CELEBRATE WITH SGS!  Knute BergerSGS is turning 100 and we are getting ready to mark the occasion. Well known Seattle television host and historian Knute Berger will be the keynote speaker. This event is the capstone event of our centennial year and is not to be missed. There will be awards and proclamations recognizing the accomplishments of the society and the vision for it in the future. There is no cost for the event, but donations will be requested. Please RSVP on the SGS website so organizers can plan accordingly. COME SEE WHAT’S NEW AT THE SGS LIBRARY Do you need access to the American Ancestors subscription website? The SGS library has three computer workstations that provide free access to this site. American Ancestors has recently added or updated a number of new databases including: Boston Tea Party Participant Biographies Rhode Island Vital Records 1636-1850 Massachusetts-Shaker Records of the Fruitlands Museum 1791-1910 Early Vermont Settlers 1700-1784 Canadian Headstones: Cemetery Heritage of Canada Early New England Families 1640-1700 Massachusetts Roman Catholic Parish Cemetery Records 1866-1940 They also started a new project, 10 Million Names, to recover the names of people enslaved in America before emancipation and locate their living dependents. ROOTSTECH 2024 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN RootsTech, the popular family history conference, is getting ready for their 2024 event, coming Feb. 28- March 2. They offer both in-person sessions in Salt Lake City as well as an online viewing option for attendees. Register today and be a part of this exciting program.100 YEARS AGO: 14 SEPT 1923Toronto Canada Councilman Erickson cited Seattle’s municipally owned utilities as typical of the public ownership movement which he said is sweeping the West. He noted that the price of water was about one-fourth the price that was charged under private ownership. He also cited the reduced price for electric light and power, — “City’s Utilities Lauded in East”, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 14 Sept 1923, p4, col 7* Watch each eNews! issue for “100 years ago”, our new anecdotal series. We will be running it for the duration of 2023, our centennial year.SAVE THE DATEFiske Genealogical Library Classes (Free!), Wednesdays in October 10:00 pm – 11:59 am Pacific Time Join the Fiske Genealogical Library as they continue their Fall virtual classes. All classes are Wednesdays, 10 am to noon, unless otherwise noted on their schedule. October 4: Moving Beyond FamilySearch — Jenny Hansen October 11: Buffalo Soldiers in the West — Janice Lovelace October 18: Women’s Service During WWI — Lisa A. Oberg October 25: Using Timelines to Organize Your Research — Claire Smith November 1: Using Online Scandinavian Church Records — Jenny Hansen EGS German Interest Grouup October 6, 2023, 12:30 am Charlotte Noelle Champenois from the FamilySearch Library will share “The ABC’s of the Old German Script.” Please register in advance with the Eastside Genealogical Society for this event. EGS Family Tree Maker SIG October 20, 2023, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Join Eastside Genealogical Society and SGS to learn and share tips and tricks for using Family Tree Maker by Software MacKiev. The meetings open about 15 minutes in advance. You can join and/or leave whenever you have to, and you may email your question(s) in advance or bring them up during the meeting. If you want to be on the Eastside Genealogical Society Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group email list, send your request to ftmsig@eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org. Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State, usually 2nd Monday meetings usually 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Pacific Time JGSWS meets on the second Monday of each month, from Sept-June. Doors open at 6:30 pm unless noted otherwise. The next meeting is Oct. 9, 2023, “When Henry Silverstein Got Cold: Fraud in the 1920 Census” presented by Ron Arons. For more information see http://www.jgsws.org/meetings.php “Every Family has a Story … What’s Yours”? November 4, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm Pacific TimeThe Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum will be hosting this virtual event to learn the basic research progress. Limited to 100 attendees. The event is free for museum members and $10 for non-members. Register in advance. “Julefest: A Nordic Christmas Celebration”, National Nordic Heritage Museum, 2655 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107 Sat-Sun, November 18-29 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Modeled after a traditional outdoor Christmas market, expect all the traditional Nordic holiday goodies. Ticket price for non-members includes entry to the museum. Julefest is no charge for museum members. https://nordicmuseum.org/events/julefest SGS CALENDAR OF EVENTSGood Shepherd Center, Suite 302 4649 Sunnyside Ave N Seattle, WA 98103 206 522-8658 Please call ahead to make sure our library will be open. We are short on front desk volunteers.Hours : Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday ** 10:00 am – 3:00 pm ** 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 Sunday, Oct 1, 2023, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, DNA Workshop, with Cary Bright and Craig Gowens. To participate you need to be on the SGS DNA Interest Group email list. Contact Cary Bright at SGSDNASIG@gmail.com to join. Tuesday, Oct 3, 2023, 10:00 pm-12:00 pm, Scandinavian Interest Group SIG (in person), Workshop your Swedish ancestors with Karen and your Norwegian ancestors Kathi. Share information and discuss Scandinavian ancestral research. This event will be in person at the SGS library. Monday, Oct 9, 2023, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, SGS Board of Directors Meeting (Virtual), All SGS members are welcome to attend. SGS is an all volunteer organization. Please be involved. Members must sign in to website to see Zoom link. Monday, Oct 11, 2023, 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, Sept 12, 2023, 10:00 am-11:00 am, Tech Tuesday (Virtual), informal consultation time on DNA, genealogy software, or genealogy-related technical issues. All are welcome. No appointment necessary. Bring us your problem; we’ll try to help. Saturday, Oct 14, 2023, 12:30 am-1:00 pm, General Membership Meeting (HYBRID!), Stay current with what is going in the SGS. Please register in advance on the SGS website or by calling the library at (206) 522-6858, confirm if you will be attending in person or on Zoom. The Second Saturday event (listed below) will immediately follow this event. Saturday, Oct 14, 2023, 1:00 pm-2:30 pm, Second Saturday: Technology to the Rescue (Hybrid), Learn how to work smarter, not harder with free tools – from programs to extensions to built-in features from your operating system. These tools help with organization, research, writing, and plotting land deeds, as well as abstracting, extracting, and transcribing records. There is something for everyone, and who doesn’t love free stuff! Please visit the SGS website to register in advance for this event. Sunday, Oct 15, 2023, 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm, Virtual Sundays: Something Old, Something New, Topic to be announced. Please visit the SGS website to register in advance for this event. Tuesday, Oct 19, 2023, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, Family History Writers’ Group (Social Interest Group), Create your family history and share with others in an effort to improve your writing. Please note: The Writers’ Group is at the maximum number of participants and is not currently accepting any new members. Friday, Oct 20, 2023, 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm, SGS100 Birthday Party, Come celebrate 100 years of the SGS and we look to the past and dream for the future. Please visit the SGS website to register in advance for this event. Saturday, Oct 21, 2023, 10:00 am- 12:00 pm, Irish SIG (Virtual), with Susan McKee. See the SGS website Calendar of Events for further information. New Zoom link started in July. Saturday, Oct 21, 2023, 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm, German SIG (Virtual), Bring your favorite German research resource to share with the group. Carolyn Schott is the facilitator. Get the new Zoom link that starts this month. Register on the SGS website. Tuesday, Oct 24, 2023, 10:00 am-11:00 am, Tech Tuesday (Virtual), informal consultation time on DNA, genealogy software, or genealogy-related technical issues. All are welcome. No appointment necessary. Bring us your problem; we’ll try to help. Saturday, Nov 4, 2022, 10:15 am- 12:15 pm, FamilySearch SIG (Virtual), 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, Nov 5, 2023, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, DNA Workshop, with Cary Bright and Craig Gowens. To participate you need to be on the SGS DNA Interest Group email list. Contact Cary Bright at SGSDNASIG@gmail.com to join. |
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OCTOBER – EARLY NOVEMBER 2023 MEETINGS & EVENTS
Monday, October 2, 2023, 11:00am PT
Beginning Genealogy Class: Using Timelines (online)
More details at https://www.skcgs.org/meetings-events/classes/bgc
Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 6:30pm PT
SKCGS Board of Directors Meeting (online)
All SKCGS members are invited to attend; only Officers and Directors may vote. Write to Board@skcgs.org for the meeting link.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 7:00pm PT
Beginning Genealogy Class: Using Timelines (online)
Repeat of the October 2nd class
More details at https://www.skcgs.org/meetings-events/classes/bgc
Friday, October 6, 2023 ⋅ 12:30-2:30 PM PT
EGS German Interest Group (online)
The ABCs of the Old German Script
Presenter Charlotte Noelle Champenois, AG®dives into how to decipher individual letters of the old German script and how to decipher key genealogical terms.
Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcodO6spzwqGtcrpejCkF6_UddpHAG6dWQu#/registration
Saturday, October 7, 2023, 10:00am – 12:00pm PT
Family Tree Maker Users Group (online)
Question & Answer. Each month, we will learn about using the features of FTM.
Register in advance for this Zoom meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsdu6uqzgiGdDn7eCsOAgkvdOXktX127sz
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Subscribe to the free SKCGS FTM email list for meeting reminders and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/FTMUG
Monday, October 9, 2023 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Genetic Genealogy/DNA Interest Group (online)
How to Get Started with DNA (and help others get started)
Watch in advance: How to Invite Others to Test and How it Helps You (20 mins), AncestryDNA Shared Matches to Solve Genealogy Research Questions: https://youtu.be/vm9WRkyaE14?si=xnLSH94Pbz5jG19f (24 mins), and AncestryDNA Cousin Matches: Next Steps (40 mins)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIucuCvqTsqHNcN7wBEC0fB_3-TRYD1rZLm
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Subscribe to the free SKCGS Genetic-Genealogy email list for meeting reminders and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Genetic-Genealogy
Thursday, October 12, 2023, 6:30pm PT social time; 7pm – 8:30pm PT program (online)
Eastside Genealogical Society & South King County Genealogical Society present
Leah Larkin “SOLVED! Case Studies in Genetic Genealogy”
DNA is daunting! We know that it can be used to break through brick walls, but we may not always understand how to put that knowledge into practice. Join us to work through real-life case studies where DNA provided answers that couldn’t be found any other way. We’ll address strategies for solving brick walls, whether it’s an unknown parent, grandparent, or great grandparent.
Leah Larkin, PhD, is a professional genealogist and educator known for her brainchild, the What Are the Odds? tool (WATO), a mathematical approach to autosomal DNA matches. She previously worked in both academia and scientific publishing and now applies those research skills to solving genealogical questions using DNA. She blogs at TheDNAGeek.com and speaks widely. In addition to taking private clients, she is currently collaborating on a new tool for analyzing complex pedigrees.
Zoom information here:
https://eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org/2019/10/02/october-10th-meeting/
For questions, please contact bethjsny@yahoo.com
Monday, October 16, 2023 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Technical User Group (online)
How to Wring More Information out of a Census
All of us have heard that we should look 3 pages before and 3 pages after our ancestor. But we can do much more – and share the information with cousin-researchers, using a simple spreadsheet. Watch on Youtube: “Extract U.S. Census Data into Excel to Find Your Ancestors in Your Family History Fast”: https://youtu.be/E2SJsANQ6zo and/or “Find More Ancestors by Extracting Census Data into Google Sheets: Filter by Name”: https://youtu.be/qgSSYl5oJdU
We’ll demonstrate and show how to use and share this information.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAucuigqj4uH92bWWD2uycX9Z1uSsRLY4K6
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Subscribe to the free SKCGS Technical User Group email list for meeting invitations and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/TUG
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 ⋅ 7:00pm – 8:00pm PT
Introduction to Genealogy: Supplemental Census Records (online)
Hosted by King County Library
Join professional genealogist, Winona Laird, from South King County Genealogical Society for a series of programs to help you along on your genealogical journey. King County Library will email a Zoom link no later than 24 hours before the program start time. If you do not see an email, check your Junk or Spam folder. If you need assistance, please contact Jennifer at jwooten@kcls.org.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6499c338d37885e510b7401f
Friday, October 20, 2023, 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Research Workshop (in-person)
For SKCGS members
Kent FamilySearch Center
12817 SE 256th St., Kent, WA
Seating is limited
RSVP REQUIRED to Winona at w.laird@skcgs.org
Saturday, October 21, 2023, 9:30am PT social time; 10:00am – 11:30am PT program
SKCGS General Membership Meeting (online)
Peggy Clemens Lauritzen presents “How Using the Genealogical Proof Standard Uncovered a Family Story”
One of the elements of the Genealogical Proof Standard is analyzing your information and documentation and correlating it with other known facts. Does the research trail end when you can’t find the family? This is an advanced-level class presenting a case study that was used in a First Families of Ohio application. It particularly drills deeper into census research when an ancestor was supposedly missed. By correlating the missing information with known information of the time period, a new family story emerges.
Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, AG, FOGS, was involved in genealogy before she was even born. The daughter of avid genealogists, she was spending time in courthouses and cemeteries while other children were playing on swings and going to the beach. The love of her family’s history has never left her. With her experience serving as a former and current Family History Director, she frequently speaks at genealogical societies, workshops, seminars, and webinars where she loves bringing genealogy to life. Some of those would include The Ohio Genealogical Society, The Ohio State University, Brigham Young University, and many other state and local genealogy societies. She has recently completed several Legacy QuickGuides on Appalachia and is a well-known webinar presenter. In 2018, she was awarded the title of Fellow of the Ohio Genealogical Society and received the Laura G. Prescott Award for Exemplary Service in Genealogy. Peggy is an instructor at Ancestry Academy, Family Tree University, a columnist for Reminisce magazine, and a former researcher for Ancestry ProGenealogists.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvcu6upzwvHte2Ct7GOnxdirf1UxdFSY_q
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. This meeting will be recorded for playback by members.
Monday, October 23, 2023 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Genealogy Chat (online)
Meet up and chat about genealogy subjects and topics. We have no agenda; we just like one another!
Register in advance for this Zoom meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUud-uqpzoiGtEMxlqDBQ_fUeS8oZjScF71
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Thursday, October 26, 2023 ⋅ 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
Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 7:00pm PT
Beginning Genealogy Class: Preparing a Research Notebook and Organizing Your Genealogy (online)
More details at https://www.skcgs.org/meetings-events/classes/bgc
Friday, November 3, 2023 ⋅ 12:30-2:30 PM PT
EGS German Interest Group (online)
For meeting topics and registration, visit: https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com
Saturday, November 4, 2023, 10:00am – 12:00pm PT
Family Tree Maker Users Group (online)
Question & Answer. Each month, we will learn about using the features of FTM.
Register in advance for this Zoom meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsdu6uqzgiGdDn7eCsOAgkvdOXktX127sz
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Subscribe to the free SKCGS FTM email list for meeting reminders and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/FTMUG
Monday, November 6, 2023, 11:00am PT
Beginning Genealogy Class: Preparing a Research Notebook and Organizing Your Genealogy (online)
More details at https://www.skcgs.org/meetings-events/classes/bgc
Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 6:30pm PT
SKCGS Board of Directors Meeting (online)
All SKCGS members are invited to attend; only Officers and Directors may vote. Write to Board@skcgs.org for the meeting link.
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SOUTH KING COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 143
BLACK DIAMOND, WASHINGTON 98010
Please join us for Tri-City Genealogical Society’s October General meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday October 11. The presentation will be on Zoom so you can join in from the comfort of your own home or join us 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. See below for the Zoom link.
The presentation will be by Jill Morelli, past president of the Seattle Genealogical Society. The following is information provided by Jill.
Title: “Considering Certification? Consider This….”
Brief description:
Thinking about genealogy certification, but it seems too daunting? Or, perhaps you just want to know more about it. We will review the submittal process and what constitutes a portfolio. In addition, we will dispel some of the misconceptions that surround certification, reveal some of the tips that helped me and what I would do differently if I had to do it over again. The certifying body is the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG), which has been administering the credentialing process for 50 years. This is not a BCG sanctioned event, and these are my opinions.
Bio:
Jill Morelli, CG, CGL is a writer, lecturer and co-founder of the online Applied Genealogy Institute, providing practicum-based educational opportunities for intermediate and advanced genealogists. In 2017, she founded the Certification Discussion Group, an online series discussing her certification journey in order to demystify the process for others. She specializes in Scandinavian research and Midwest America She lectures nationally and has written articles for National Genealogical Society Quarterly, Swedish American Genealogist, NCGS Journal and many others. Jill is past president of the Seattle Genealogical Society, co-chair of SGS Centennial 2023, program director for the Puget Sound-APG chapter, and a member of many local and national genealogical societies.
Time: Oct 11, 2023 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Yakima Valley Genealogical Society
1901 So. 12th Ave.
Union Gap, WA 98903
Telephone: 509-248-1328
Website: https://yvgs.net
Y.V.G.S. Fall Seminar
Saturday, October 28th will be held at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church.All day Seminar (9:00am – 3:45pm).Advanced Registration before October 21 is $40.00Lunch included.Registration after October 22 is $45.00. On-site Registration between 8:30am & 9:00am $45.00.
No Refund of Registration fee after October 22.
The day of the Seminar, the Y.V.G.S. Library will be closed.
The Registration form is on line at www.yvgs.net Click on Society News. Fall Seminar announced. “Forms are available in the library”.
Nationally known and respected author, researcher and instructor Gena Philibert-Ortega is focusing her presentation on “Women’s History.”
– Unsung Heroes: Women’s Contributions During WW1.
– Rediscovering Female Ancestors through Historical Newspapers.
– Learning more about American Female Ancestors Prior to 1850.
– Tracing Her Legacy: 20 Records that Document Female Ancestors in the Colonial Period to the 20th Century.
Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Monthly Educational Meeting
Tuesday, October 10 starting at 6:00 until 8:00 pm in person and via Zoom
This month one of our favorite speakers will be with us virtually following a short business meeting. Jill Morelli will be giving us a methodology topic: Friedrich Eiler: Building an Identity from Scant Clues.
Our meetings are held monthly except for July and August starting at 6:00 PM, Zoom comes live about 6:15 PM.
Attend in person at:
Parkland/Spanaway Branch of Pierce County Library
13718 Pacific Ave S.
Tacoma, WA 98444
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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Interesting, yes, but the big news in this FamilySearch blog post is not in the headline. Sub-head:
Backing Up Your Old Messages
When FamilySearch Chat fully replaces the old messaging system, messages from years prior to 2022 will not transfer to the new system. However, users will be able to access and backup older messages they wish to keep. Here is how that process will work…
In short:
Anything older than 2022 will be available at FamilySearch.org/messages until 31 December 2023.
To save and backup your older messages, we recommend using one of these methods:
- Go to FamilySearch.org/messages/download to download a complete .docx or .zip file of all your old messages to your personal device.
- You can also look through your messages manually at FamilySearch.org/messages and copy and paste the ones you would like to keep. Once you have the messages in a document on your device, you can save the document in your personal files.
The rest of the post is worth reading as well! https://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/new-familysearch-chat?icid=fsm-fs-chat_cta
All the best,
Valorie
PS: feel free to pass this news along either by forwarding this email, or in your own post. I’ve not seen this news elsewhere. I just downloaded all my old messages with no issues.
Most today have a quick and clear mental image when we hear the word “computer.” But did you realize that the abacus was really the first “computer” developed some 3000 years ago?
Next came Blaise Pascal’s arithmetic machine in 1642. This machine operated by dialing a series of wheels bearing the numbers 0 to 9 around their circumferences.
In 1822, Charles Babbage, a British mathematician, built this difference engine to produce tables for navigation and astronomy. It was Babbage who first came up with the idea for a computer, a machine which could handle any sort of mathematical computation automatically.
Dr. Herman Hollerith, a statistician from Buffalo, New York, solved a problem of major importance for the U.S. Census Bureau when he designed his electric tabulating machine in the 1880s. Before this, a decade would nearly pass before the previous census was counted.
Computers from the 1940s to the 1960s looked like this………… and never no way would an individual be able to use one…………..for family history!!!
*** Big, BIG thanks to an old magazine advertisement from IBM; think the ad was under infosystems.