Italian Interest Group of the Eastside Genealogical Society

by Charles Hansen

The EGS (Eastside Genealogical Society)and the Italian Interest Group (IIG) are presenting FREE 2-Part Italian Genealogy Lectures. See the attached PDF flyer which includes an active hyperlink to the Zoom meeting invitation request form.

  • Part 1: Beginning Italian Research on Thursday, 09-February-2023 at 7:00 PM, Zoom meeting
  • Part 2: Italian Records–Reading and Translating on Saturday, 15-April-2023 at 1:30 PM, Zoom meeting.

Part 2: Italian Records–Reading and Translating

This lecture offers many examples of the more prominent records for genealogy in Italy and how to read them and translate them.

Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society Planning a Genealogy Research Trip

by Charles Hansen

On March 17, 2023 BIGS Presents

At 10AM, Friday, March 17, 2023,

At the Bainbridge Public Library and on Zoom,

Evelyn Roehl will present:

“Planning a Genealogy Research Trip”

Evelyn will discuss the many aspects of planning for a genealogy research trip. Armed with her many tips, you’ll be fully prepared to have a successful trip.

Evelyn Roehl [Pronounced RAIL] was born in Minnesota and raised on a family farm, the youngest of ten children. She moved to Seattle in 1985 and in 1992 began digging into the roots of her family tree.

In 1994, she took a sabbatical to travel across the United States and then over to Germany and France to trace her ancestors and relatives.

In 1995, she started Kin Hunters to offer her genealogical research and publishing skills to others. She has made numerous research trips to the Family History Library (FamilySearch) in Salt Lake City, Utah, as well as to other research facilities around United States and Canada.

She loves finding when and from where people came to North America, including her 17 immigrant ancestors from central Europe.

She is also the author of Whole Food Facts, has typeset numerous small-press books, edited various newsletters for nonprofit organizations, as well as compiled materials for and designed family history booklets for clients.

So, please join us on March 17th at 10AM at the Bainbridge Library or on Zoom for this informative presentation. A Zoom link will be posted on our website the day before the event.

Everyone Welcome! No membership necessary.

Lower Columbia Genealogical Society Basics of using Family Search

by Charles Hansen

The public is invited to join the March 9, 2023 Zoom meeting of the Lower Columbia Genealogical Society for the program, “Basics of using Family Search”, to be presented by Joan Enders, author of several books, public speaker, historian, and genealogist.

The meeting will open at 6:30pm for any announcements and to welcome guests. The program will begin at 7:00pm. For a link to the Zoom meeting contact lcgsgen@yahoo.com. You will be most welcome.

Related Faces at RootsTech

by Charles Hansen

I am kindly asking you to extend an invitation to any of your group’s members who are attending RootsTech to please stop by our booth, #1216, and say “Hi” during the conference. At RootsTech we’ll be:

  • Giving away our signature notebooks and other swag
  • Offering daily chances to win a 6-month subscription to Related Faces.
  • If they have a couple of photos they would like us to use as demonstration, bring along digital copies. We will help as many people as time allows.
  • Saturday March 4, we will be playing a little game to let attendees test their skills at identifying people in old photos. Their tally sheet is also an entry form to win a free 6-month subscription.
  • Plus, conference attendees will be receiving a special discount coupon.

For those who are not able to attend RootsTech, we don’t want them to miss out, so we are offering 10% Off their first Related Faces subscription, either 6 months or 1 year. Use code RFVFYBVM89 through 3/31/23when signing up at https://RelatedFaces.com. We will also be exhibiting at the NGS conference in Virginia at the end of May. We will have similar give-a-ways and activities there as well. So, that will be a second opportunity to stop by and meet us! If you are looking for speakers for your group meetings, I offer a free virtual class on identifying unknown people in photos. It’s called “Connecting Faces Through Time.” Please, email me @ tina@relatedfaces.com if you would like to know more. Thank you to all of you who have already hosted a class! Thank you for passing along my invitation, and I hope to see you during 2023!

Tina Tina LaFreniere, Founder

Related Faces

Ulster Historical Foundation USA Lecture Tour March 9, 2023

by Charles Hansen

USA Lecture Tour, 09 March 2023

Want to discover your Irish and Scots-Irish ancestors?

Many people believe that researching Irish ancestors is impossible because of the destruction of the Public Record Office in 1922. While many records were destroyed, others survived and large collections have come online in recent years.

Join Fintan Mullan and Gillian Hunt from the Ulster Historical Foundation during their annual United States lecture tour to learn how to get the most out of Irish resources and records, gain strategies for breaking down brick walls, and grasp important historical context that may help fill in gaps in your research.

Whether you are just beginning your Irish research or have been at it for years, you won’t want to miss these workshops!

Fuller contact details with additional information can be found at: https://www.ancestryireland.com/usa-lecture-tour-2023/

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Thursday, 09 March 2023 – Post Falls/Coeur d’Alene ID (9:00am-4:00pm)

Location:             Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 N William St, Post Falls, ID 83854

Program title:   Discover your Irish and Scots-Irish Ancestors

Host:                     Jan Clizer Painting & Ulster Historical Foundation

To register:         www.ancestryireland.com/2023-coeur

Contact (UHF):  enquiry@uhf.org.uk

Local Contact:    Jan Clizer, 208-771-2912

jan@janclizerpainting.com

www.janclizerpainting.com

Jacklin Center (for practical queries, parking access, etc): 208-457-8950

Cost:                      Members of Ulster Genealogical & Historical Guild/clients of Jan Clizer Painting $40

Standard rate: $50

Kevin Keenan

Guild Secretary

Ulster Historical Foundation

Bradley Thallon House, Unit 44D

Kiltonga Estate, Belfast Road

Newtownards, Co. Down

BT23 4TJ

Registered with The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC100280

Donations to the Ulster Historical Foundation are welcome and can be made in various ways

– See Website http://www.ancestryireland.com/make-a-donation/

– Using paypal – Send Money Option to kathryn.mckelvey@uhf.org.uk

– By cheque – payable to Ulster Historical Foundation

Heritage Quest Research Library Navigating the ‘Net

by Charles Hansen
Navigating the ‘Net
The internet is a goldmine of genealogical information. Sometimes, it can be daunting to decide where to begin. In this presentation, we will have brief overviews of the largest and most frequently used sites. We’ll talk about some of the differences among them and their overall usefulness. We will also visit some sites that may not be at the top of a researcher’s list. There is value in all of them, and you just may find a new vein to mine! Joleen Aitchison has been involved in genealogical endeavors since she was a child and continues the search. She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, the Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society, and the consulting genealogist for Traditions of the Ancestors (TOTA). Joleen has presented at various events throughout the United States. She teaches family history locally in Kitsap, Jefferson, and Clallam counties, as well as making presentations for area genealogical societies. She has served as a Family History Center Director and organized and presented at the Kitsap County Genealogy Expo held in Silverdale, Washington, for five years. You can find her blog at yourpedigree.blogspot.com.
When: March 2, 2023 11am to 12pm
Where: Zoom
Cost: per Individual: Members $20
Non-Members $25
Deadline for Sign-up: Feb. 28, 2023 A ZOOM link will be sent to your email 1-2 days before the class. Copyright © 2023 Heritage Quest Research LIbrary, All rights reserved.
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Let’s Talk About…. Eagles On The Mississippi

by Donna Phillips

According to Aaron, our education presenter on the cruise, the Mississippi River valley is a major fly path for many eagles (and other birds). While they can be seen in almost all states, they are predominately in Alaska, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Here is some Upper Mississippi River eagle trivia (compiled by me and I hope I jotted down the facts correctly):

  • An eagle’s head stays dark until age 5.
  • In the early 70s, DDT nearly decimated the eagle population. 
  • When only one nest could be found (by boat/survey between St. Paul and St. Louis) a loud alarm was raised and finally in 1973 DDT was banned.  
  • Unless you are Native American, it is illegal to own any part of an American Bald Eagle. 
  • Eagles mate for life; they lay 1-3 eggs per year with only a 50% survival rate. 
  • Eaglets fledge in 8-12 weeks. 
  • Nests can be as big and heavy as a VW bug!  And are used year after year.
  • Eagles only weigh 7-8 pounds and have a 6-8 foot wingspan. They can turn their heads 180o. 
  • Females are 1/3 larger than males.
  • The name “bald” comes from an Old English word meaning white.
  • Why is this our national bird? And not the turkey (as Benjamin Franklin lobbied for)? It was decided that an eagle symbol was more militant and a turkey was, well…. a turkey. 
  • They can live 18-20 years in the wild but twice that long in captivity. 
  • Their “eagle eyes” can spot a  hopping rabbit 3 miles away. 
  • The Upper Mississippi River is prime habitat for Bald Eagles…. lots of trees to the shore line, lots of islands. 
  • Eagles eat mostly fish; their talons are as big as a man’s hand. 

One does not need to be a card-carrying bird watcher to appreciate our American Bald Eagle. Out on the top deck of our ship, it was fun to look for and spot eagles with other passengers. We were all appreciative and in awe.

Ann McCeery Named One of 2022’s Outstanding Volunteers

by Roxanne Lowe

Since 2003, the Washington State Genealogical Society has recognized over 600 outstanding volunteers and teams, nominated by their local society or genealogical organization for their service and dedication. These volunteers are the backbone of their local society, giving their time and expertise, to the organization and the field of genealogy. In the coming months, you will be introduced to each of the 2022 award recipients and learn why they received the 2022 WSGS Outstanding Volunteer and Team Award.

Ann McCreery

Today we’re introducing Ann McCreery of Port Townsend, Washington, who was nominated by the Jefferson County Genealogical Society (JCGS).

Ann exhibited extraordinary dedication, knowledge, skill and patience while shepherding the board through a year-long process, during the COVID-19 pandemic, over Zoom, to create the society’s strategic plan.

For more information on the WSGS Outstanding Volunteer Award program, visit the Recognition page of the WSGS website or contact Info@wasgs.org. Please type “Volunteer Award” in the subject line.

Tri City Genealogical Society Family Search Wiki

by Charles Hansen

  Please join us for Tri-City Genealogical Society’s March General meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8.  Richland FamilySearch Center (formerly known as the Richland Family History Center) director Wayne Ross will be presenting in person at the FamilySearch Center on the FamilySearch Wiki.  At this point no Zoom streaming is planned.

  The Richland FamilySearch Center is located at 1314 Jadwin Ave. in Richland.  Entrance is down the ramp from the parking lot that is to the north of Dairy Queen.

  Planning continues for further speakers in 2023 with the intention to have the presentations continue to occur on the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m.  In the planning stages are presentations on April 12 by Michelle Hedgepeth on Researching Before the Census Records.  On May 10 Ryan Bennett will be presenting at the East Benton County Museum and Historical Society in Kennewick on using facial recognition on My Heritage and Google.  In June Margie Belden will be presenting on a topic to be determined.  Please mark your calendar.

  RootsTech 2023 is scheduled to begin on Thursday, March 2 and run through Saturday, March 4.  If you cannot attend in person you may register for the virtual presentations at no cost.  Search for RootsTech 2023 to register.

  Everyone is encouraged to join and / or renew their membership in TCGS.  The links for renewal are on the TCGS web site at http://tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/q/join/join_renew/ or http://tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/q/wp-content/uploads/TCGSBrochure.pdf