Mary Stone, author, award winner, blog writer, teacher, counseling, and
Keynote Speaker.
The Lower Columbia Genealogical Society
Will have as their MARCH 10th 2022 guest speaker
The topic she has chosen is
MAKE YOUR STORY COME ALIVE
The meeing will be a Zoom meeting opening at 6:30 for announcements, visiting. Meeting to start at 7:00 pm
Visitors wishing to join the free meeting please contact
lcgsgen@yahoo.com for a Zoom link
 Washington State Archives will present another iteration of “Stump the Archivist,” a Q&A webinar for researchers of all experience levels, on Feb. 18 at 10 a.m.Bring your questions and a notebook, and chat with Research Archivist Tracy Rebstock! Learn how to use state and local government records in your historical research or family history. |
| New records are added to our collections all the time. Updates to vital records means more access to birth, death, marriage, and divorce collections. Rebstock will talk briefly about naturalizations, as promised during last month’s webinar, then take your questions so you can dig deeper into your research. Register here. It is free to attend this event. Visit our YouTube channel to view past webinars. |
Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society (BIGS)
February 7, 2022
For WSGS:
On February 18,2022, at 10AM on Zoom, Thomas MacEntee will present:
“Are You Ready for the 1950 Census?”
If you are new to genealogy in the past 9 years you’ve never lived through the release of a new U.S. Census. If you’ve been at it longer than that you know it hasn’t always been a smooth process at the outset. Either way, you are probably anxious to learn what has happened to some of those folks you traced to the 1940 Census.
The release is scheduled to happen in less than 2 months, on April 1, 2022. It will likely be some months after that before the major online genealogy services have indexed the data so that you can find 1950 census information as easily as you can now search other online data. So, join us and get up to speed on how and why the 1950 US Census form is radically different than pervious forms, and how you can go about accessing the data immediately on and after the release date.
Thomas will cover how you can prepare now to hit the ground running on April 1.
It’s free, and the public is most welcome! Pick up your Zoom link at our website, the day before the meeting, April 17, at http://www.bigenealogy.org under “Events.”
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Thank you!
Larry Noedel
Publicity
Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society
| Registration Is Now Open for the National Genealogical Society’s 2022 Family History Conference Program Dear Friends at Eastern Washington Genealogical Society, Registration is now open for the NGS 2022 Family History Conference, Our American Mosaic, 24-28 May. This year NGS is offering registrants three ways to participate: In-Person in Sacramento, California, 24-28 May; Online at Home, 27-28 May; and On-Demand, 1 July through 31 December 2021. Please feel free to share this information with members of your organization in your newsletters, on your website, or via your own emails. |
Stanford Historian
Gordon Chang
is Keynote Speaker
for NGS 2022 Family History Conference Register Now This year’s conference celebrates America’s diverse heritage. The full program features more than 150 lectures and special programs In-Person, 15 lectures Online at Home, and 60 On-Demand. Details about On-Demand lectures will be available at a later date. To stay apprised of conference news, be sure to subscribe to our conference blog.
Discounted Early Bird registration ends 18 March. Online and postal registration closes 18 April.
If you are planning to register for our In-Person conference, be sure to review our COVID-19 Policy.
For registration assistance, contact registrar@ngsgenealogy.org. Founded in 1903, the National Genealogical Society inspires, connects, and leads the family history community by fostering collaboration and best practices in advocacy, education, preservation, and research. We enable people, cultures, and organizations to discover the past and create a lasting legacy. The Falls Church, Virginia, based nonprofit is the premier national society for everyone, from the beginner to the most advanced family historian.
Please join us on Wednesday, February 9 at 7 p.m. for the Tri-City Genealogical Society’s February General Meeting. The meeting will feature an update on the scheduled release of the 1950 US census by TCGS research chairperson Veronica Anguiano. This will be followed by a presentation entitled What’s New in the MyHeritage Photo World by Tal Erlichman. See below under Join Zoom Meeting for the link. For instructions on using Zoom for first time users see
https://my.cgu.edu/it/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/07/First-time-Zoom-start.pdf
RootsTech 2022 will run from March 3 to March 5 and is 100% free and 100% virtual. Per email from FamilySearch “You already know how awesome RootsTech is. It is going to be even bigger and better in 2022! We would love to see you there. You’ll be inspired by amazing keynote speakers, learn from dedicated experts, and discover the innovative expo hall with incredible new technology when you attend this year. We can’t wait to connect with you!” Registration can be found at https://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/rootstech-2022-registration or https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/next/
A Special Invite for You Is Just Around the Corner
Spring is not far away and with its arrival, the SKCGS Planning Committee will be emailing the society’s planning survey to both members as well as non-members who attend our sessions. This will be your chance to tell us about your interests and talents and where you would like to see your society go and grow. Watch for more information as spring draws closer ….
FEBRUARY – EARLY MARCH 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
Skcgs.groups.io is the SKCGS online discussion and collaboration arena where:
PROGRAM UPDATES
Saturday, February 5, 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.
Monday, February 14, 2022 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Genetic Genealogy/DNA Interest Group (virtual)
Family Tree DNA: New Features
Family Tree DNA has changed the look of the site and improved some of the tools. How can you make the site work for you and your research? This group is for genealogists who use DNA data as part of their research. Join for meeting invitations and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Genetic-Genealogy
Friday, February 18, 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, February 19, 2022, 9:30am PT social time; 10:00am – 11:30am PT program
SKCGS General Meeting (virtual)
Gena Philibert-Ortega presents “Using Lesser Known Genealogy Resources”
Everyone knows Ancestry and FamilySearch but what other resources exist for your family history research? Good research requires a variety of resources that span libraries, archives, museums, digital collections, and home sources. In this presentation we will take a look at resources that can help you go beyond a simple name and help tell the story of your ancestor’s lives.
Gena Philibert-Ortega is an author, researcher, and instructor whose focus is genealogy, social and women’s history. She holds a Master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Psychology and Women’s Studies) and a Master’s degree in Religion. Her published works include two books, numerous articles published in magazines and online, as well as five editions of the Tracing Your Ancestors series from Morsehead Publishing. She is the editor of the Utah Genealogical Association’s magazine, Crossroads. Her writings can be found on her blogs, Gena’s Genealogy and Food.Family.Ephemera as well as the GenealogyBank blog. She has presented to diverse groups worldwide including the Legacy Family Tree Webinar series. Her current research includes women’s repatriation and citizenship in the 20th century, foodways and community in fundraising cookbooks, and women’s material culture.
REGISTER IN ADVANCE
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom
Save the email – it contains your link to join the meeting
Register at:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJArdOutqz4vGtW7b5eE5ylfQTGAjehIyMtL
Monday, February 21, 2022 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Technical User Group (virtual)
Let’s Prepare for the 1950 US Census!
TUG is for sharing knowledge and learning about technology tools, media, apps and websites. Join for meeting invitations and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/TUG
Monday, February 28, 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
Tuesday, March 1, 2022, 6:30pm PT
SKCGS Board of Directors Meeting (virtual)
SKCGS Board Meeting. All SKCGS members are invited to attend; only Directors may vote. Write to Board@skcgs.org for the meeting link.
Friday, March 4, 2022, 12:30 – 2:30 pm PT
EGS German Interest Group: “German Research – Understanding Culture, Places and Time Frames” by Susan LeBlanc (virtual)
Discover the heritage of your German ancestors, what propelled them to come to America and how to find them in the old country. Visitors welcome and can request Zoom link no later than March 2nd at https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/contact/
Saturday, March 5, 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.
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 In 2 short months, the 1950 US census will be released and made available through FamilySearch!Learn More Here are 3 things you can do to be ready: Join us at RootsTech! Attend RootsTech to learn more about the 1950 US census. You can also learn about the new FamilySearch Get Involved app. See how indexing the census will be a new and innovative experience. Find Your Family in the 1950 US Census! Use the FamilySearch Family Tree or another family tree service to identify which of your family members will be included in the 1950 census. Learn how to find your family in 1950 on FamilySearch. Spread the Word! Spread the word about the 1950 US Census Community Project with our downloadable materials. |
