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Tri-City Genealogical Society September 14th Meeting
Tri-City Genealogical Society Meeting Wednesday, September 14 at 7 p.m. on Zoom
There will be two presenters at the September TCGS General Meeting. The first presenter will be Ryan Bennett who is a volunteer at the East Benton County History Museum. He will be speaking on the resources available at the museum. The museum is located at 205 West Keewaydin Drive in Kennewick.
The second presentation will be by TCGS member Veronica Anguiano who will be speaking on Southern Land Records.
There will be time after the presentations for questions and discussion.
The Richland Family History Center has reopened. See Sandra Floberg’s email sent on the evening of September 2 for details about the hours and the new entrance. In the planning stage is an open house at the Family History Center for the October General Meeting.
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Let’s Talk About: EWGS & Heritage From the Heartland
Betting you have ancestral ties back into the above show “heartland” states. Am I right? Would you like to know more……. and learn up-to-date research “more” about these states?
The Eastern Washington Genealogical Society is giving you the chance to learn more about researching in the heartland of America in a series of programs beginning in October and ending in June, 2023.
Kickoff for the EWGS series, Heritage from the Heartland, will be the focus of the October 1st meeting. It will be a hybrid meeting (both in person and ZOOM) but PLEASE, EWGS is limited to only so many via ZOOM so you in-towners COME and let the out-of-towners ZOOM, okay?) Besides, come and have lunch with your genealogy friends.
Click to www.EWGSI.org to learn more details and to register (yes, right from the website!).
Let’s Talk About: Names, Yesterday & Today
Picking a name for baby has always been a delightful challenge. Surely it has always been so. I have a family of four siblings born in the early 1700s in Connecticut named John, Mary, Elizabeth…………… and Bazeleel. Bazeleel? Yep, a Bible name for sure.
We might think that names for baby popping up today are kinda crazy but it was the same decades or centuries ago (as proved by the above example, no?).
Doing some “pay-it-forward” work for the St. Clair County Genealogical Society in Illinois (where some of my ancestors hail from), and helping index and proofread early birth records, I’ve come upon these names…. and they are first names:
Orben, Noal, Truthadoris, Honey, Ermil, Calliem, Argana, Bornodna, Yarlotts, Falenda, Mortha and Ceeylia.
How long ago were these names, you ask? 1916!
I’m quite sure that a list compiled in 2122 of some of today’s names might sound just as “interesting.” Agree?
South King County Genealogical Society September Events
SEPTEMBER – EARLY OCTOBER 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
Saturday, September 3, 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.
Tuesday, September 6, 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, September 9, 2022, 12:30 – 2:30 pm PT
EGS German Interest Group (virtual)
“German Immigrant Waves” by James M. Beidler, a nationally recognized speaker on Germanic topics. The 1700s “Pennsylvania Germans” were a different breed than the “German Americans” who immigrated in the 1800s. This presentation shows the differences in geography, economic class, religion, and aspirations of the two great waves of German immigration.
Visitors welcome and more information at https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com
Registration is required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rcuqrqzsoE9wzHaYH6vif_9D4PJjxRuOK
Monday, September 12, 2022 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Genetic Genealogy/DNA Interest Group (virtual)
DNA Roundup
This group is for genealogists who use DNA data as part of their research. We’ll review testing companies, sites which accept DNA (and GEDCOM) uploads and why you would want to upload. Subscribe for meeting invitations and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Genetic-Genealogy
Friday, September 16, 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
Saturday, September 17, 2022, 9:30am PT social time; 10:00am – 11:30am PT program
SKCGS General Meeting (virtual)
“Use of Mind Maps in Genealogy” presented by Diana Elder
Mind mapping can help to visualize a difficult research problem such as men with the same name, multiple generations in a county, and more. Mind mapping can be done on paper, on a whiteboard, or with a computer program. Learn proven techniques to map your family history and make more discoveries.
Diana Elder AGⓇ is a professional genealogist accredited in the Gulf South region of the United States. Diana authored Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide and co-authored the companion volume, Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist’s Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence. Diana and her daughter, Nicole Dyer, are the hosts of the Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast and share research tips on their website, FamilyLocket.com.
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Monday, September 19, 2022 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Technical User Group (virtual)
How to Take a Screenshot and When and Why You Want To
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
Thursday, September 22, 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
Monday, September 26, 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
Saturday, October 1, 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.
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
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Tri-City Genealogical Society Richland Family History Center Now Open!!!
TCGS Members and Guests:
After being shut down for two years due to COVID, opened on a limited schedule for a few months, and then totally closed for renovations, the Richland Family History Center is now open!!!
Not only are we in a new location, but we also have a new phone number and a new schedule.
The entry to the new location is on the south side of the building, facing Dairy Queen, at the end of the delivery ramp.
The new phone number is 509-241-8310.
The news hours are:
Tuesday 10 am – 4 pm and 6 – 9 pm
Wednesday 6 – 9 pm
Thursday 10 am – 4 pm
Friday 10 am -1 pm
Additional hours may be added as becomes necessary.
The general meeting will be held on September 14th at 7 pm. The program will include a short overview of the Benton County Historical Society and Museum by Ryan Bennett and Southern Land Records by Veronica Anguiano.
Dan will be sending out the Zoom link next week.
We are excited to invite you to an open house for the newly renovated Richland Family History Center. The dates are tentatively set for October 12th and 13th. More information will be coming soon.
Based on the respondents to my last questionnaire, some people are excited to start meeting in person. The opportunity to meet in person or in a hybrid (a combination of both in-person and Zoom) meeting will be coming soon. We are trying to find a suitable, safe location.
It’s not too late to respond to my previous questionnaire.
The responses I have received show me you are still interested in genealogy and family research and even meeting in person but the TCGS Board can only do so much by itself. We need your input and your help!
Please let me know what kinds of programs you are interested in, who your favorite speakers are, or better yet if you would be willing to present a program.
As I was reminded the other night, everyone has something they can share ~ friendship.
I look forward to seeing you soon.
Sandra
TCGS Librarian
New Banner Photos Wanted
Have you noticed the Blog banner changes every time you visit? The photos are submitted by readers like you — and Donna Potter Phillips of Spokane (& weekly contributor to the Blog). We’re always looking for scenic photos of our beautiful state for the rotating photo gallery on the blog banner.
Guidelines for the photos are few:
•Landscapes, landmarks, and scenery photos are preferred. If, however, you have a perfect photo that includes people, please obtain their permission to post the photo.
•Photo must have been taken in Washington State (this is the Washington State Genealogical Society blog, after all!).
•Photo will be cropped to 1100 x 250 pixels, so keep that in mind. If in doubt, send it to us & we’ll figure it out.
•You may submit as many photos as you want.
•Final decisions on suitable photos will be made by the awesome WSGS Blog Team.
•There’s no prize if your photo is chosen – just the satisfaction that your photo is being showcased on a blog viewed by hundreds of enthusiastic genealogists.
•There’s no firm deadline to submit photos, just keep ‘em coming. We want to rotate lots of photos to keep the blog fresh.
To submit your photo, please email the image (jpg only, please); what, where, when, and by whom the photo was taken to WSGSBlog@wasgs.org.
Got questions? Email the blog team at WSGSBlog@wasgs.org.
Skagit Valley Genealogical Society is Back at the Burlington Library
Seattle Genealogical Society Tip of the Week National Nordic Museum
TIP OF THE WEEK –
the NATIONAL NORDIC MUSEUM for FREE!
The Nordic Heritage Museum was founded in 1979 and in 1980 it occupied a leased space in the old Daniel Webster Elementary School building in Ballard. By May 2018 the museum had expanded, built and moved into a new 57,000 sqft building on NW Market St, and was renamed the Nordic Museum. In 2019, by an act of the US Congress, the museum was designated the National Nordic Museum. If you haven’t seen the new museum, Thursday would be your chance to see it for free. It is one of many Seattle area museums that offer free entry on the first Thursday of each month.
Here’s a list of history, culture, and heritage themed museums that participate in the free entry on the first Thursday of the month program:
- Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture – UW – 10 am – 8 pm
- MOHAI – South Lake Union – 5 pm – 8 pm
- National Nordic Museum – Ballard – 10 am – 5 pm
- NW African American Museum – SE Seattle – 11 am – 7 pm
And these two museums are always free:
- Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park – Pioneer Square – 10 am – 5 pm
- Sea Mar Museum of Chicano/a/Latino/a Culture – South Seattle – 8 am – 5 pm