Seattle Genealogical Society News

by Charles Hansen

VIRTUAL SGS HOLIDAY PARTY 
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2021 AT 12:30 PM

  The holiday season begins with Thanksgiving, and SGS has a lot to be thankful for. Join us for our annual holiday celebration (virtual this year). BYO beverage and say hello to your SGS friends. Watch a short video of our new home at the Good Shepherd Center in the Wallingford neighborhood and stay for the second installment of “Something Old, Something New: Virtual Sundays at SGS”. See the calendar entry on the SGS website for the Zoom link. It will work for both the Holiday Party and the Virtual Sundays meeting that follows. No need to move except to refill your beverage.
VIRTUAL SUNDAYS:
SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2021
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
This Sunday learn about accessing non-indexed records with “FamilySearch: The Other 95%” presented by Jill Morelli. Jill is a writer, lecturer, and researcher specializing in the methodology, US Midwest, and Scandinavia. In 2017, she founded the online “Certification Discussion Group,” sharing her journey and demystifying the process of submission of a portfolio to the Board for Certification of Genealogists.  Jill is past president of the Seattle Genealogical Society and co-founder of the Applied Genealogy Institute.
“GIVING TUESDAY” IS NOVEMBER 30TH 
Seattle Genealogical Society is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable organization registered in the state of Washington. Membership dues alone are not adequate to sustain our library and activities. We depend upon the generous support of our members and friends to fulfill our mission. Contributions to SGS are tax deductible.

Like the 2020 tax year, this year people who take the standard deduction instead of itemizing on their income tax return can deduction up to $300 of cash donations to charity. Plus this year the maximum deduction amount has increased for a married couple filing jointly to $600. Checks, credit card, debit card, and Paypal are considered cash contributions.

Please remember Seattle Genealogical Society as you plan your year-end charitable giving. Thank you for your support.

* SAVE THE DATE *

Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State, 
2nd Monday meetings
Monday, December 13, 2021, via Zoom
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT

JGSWS meets on the second Monday of each month, from Sept-June. Doors open at 6:30 PM unless noted otherwise.Watch the website for details on the next meeting. 

http://www.jgsws.org/meetings.php
SGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS*

The SGS Library has new hours and a new location. Please visit the SGS Website for details. We recommend you plan your visit and call ahead – 206 522-8658. 
** Always check the SGS Website Calendar of Events for the meeting links and for any last minute updates or changes to the schedule.  Wednesday, Nov 17, 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, Nov 19, 2021, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Family Tree Maker (FTM) Interest Group (Virtual),  The Zoom meeting room will open at 10:15 am.  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, Nov 21, 2021,   1:00 pm-2:30 pm, Virtual Sundays: Something Old, Something New,  Jill Morelli will present “Family Search: The Other 95%”. Visit the SGS website Calendar for all the particulars. 

Tuesday, Nov 23, 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, Nov 24, 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, Dec 1, 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, Dec 8, 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.

Saturday, Dec 11, 2021, 1:00 pm-2:30 pm, Second Saturday Speaker Series: Go West! with Barbara Coakley. A homestead case study is used to understand how events and circumstances impact the lives of a couple and where to find information about more than names, dates, and places.

Tuesday, Dec 14, 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 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. 

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.

German Interest Group of The Eastside Genealogical Society

by Charles Hansen

The German Interest Group of The Eastside Genealogical Society (EGS)meeting

When: Friday, December 3rd, 2021 from 12:30 to 2:30 pm PT– Virtually

Put on your favorite festive gear and meet in Zoom for some holiday fun and genealogy sharing.  Melinda McRae will present a short feature on the Origins and Development of German Christmas Decorations. Afterwards, anyone can share about Germanic traditions for the holidays and maybe some recipes. If time permits, the topic may change to genealogy goals and plans for the upcoming year. Let’s share and support each other during our adventures!

Melinda McRae is the grand-daughter of 3 German immigrants (and one American- born Scot) and has been delving into her family history for decades. Currently, she is double-checking all her Stolz family research with the on-line church books on Archion – finding some errors and a lot of new people as well. She has an MA in European history with a focus on Germany.

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.

The Bainbridge Island Genealogy Society (BIGS) will hold its Monthly Program

by Charles Hansen

Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society (BIGS)

The Bainbridge Island Genealogy Society (BIGS) will hold its Monthly Program on Friday, November 19, 2021, 10AM-Noon, on Zoom.

Jill Morelli

Certified Genealogist, will present a program on

The Orphan Train Movement

It’s free, and the public is most welcome! Pick up your Zoom link at our website, http://www.bigenealogy.org under “Events.”

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Thank you!

Larry Noedel

Publicity

Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society

Heritage Quest Research Library Family Interviews

by Charles Hansen
Tina Beaird is the owner of Tamarack Genealogy and is a Genealogy & Local History librarian at the Plainfield Public Library in Plainfield, IL. She holds a Masters of Library and Information Science degree with a specialization in Archives/Preservation from Dominican University. Tina has won multiple research and digitization grants to preserve and digitize historic documents and photographs.
Digging In and Opening Up: How To Get The Most Out Of Your Family Interviews.
Are you interested in interviewing your family, but don’t know where to start? Tina will show you how to set up an oral history interview, what equipment to use, and the types of questions to ask. She will also walk you through how to begin to identify those boxes of photos that you’ve inherited throughout the years using genealogical tools and observational techniques When: November 18, 2021 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm (90min presentation)
Where: Via Zoom Cost: $20 members / $25 non-members
  Sign-up and Payment: Come into HQRL in Sumner
1007 Main Street Sumner WA 98390 Or Call 253-863-1806
OR
Sign up with the HQRL Store on hqrl.com 
Deadline for sign-up & payment: November 14, 2021.
A link will be sent to your email the day before the class.
If less than 5 sign up it will be canceled and you will be notified.

Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers Host Castle Garden / Ellis Island Expert

by Roxanne Lowe

Paula Seeger presenting “The Immigrant Experience Through Castle Garden and Ellis Island”. 
Hosted by Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers (WIGS) on Zoom.
Tuesday, November 16th at 1:00pm PST (sign in 10 minutes early)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 841 5291 9308
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Tri-City Genealogical Society General Meeting November 10

by Charles Hansen

Tri-City Genealogical Society General Meeting November 10

Tri-City Genealogical Society’s annual business meeting will be held via Zoom on November 10, 2021 at 7 p.m.  On the agenda is approval of the proposed budget for 2022 and election of a slate of officers.  After the completion of the business portion of the meeting we will be streaming the video Investigative Genetic Genealogy – the Use of DNA for Law Enforcement as presented by Diahan Southard.  Diahan was the featured speaker at a TCGS seminar several years ago.

Looking forward to 2022, everyone is encouraged to renew their membership in TCGS.  The links for renewal on the TCGS web site are http://tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/q/join/join_renew/ or http://tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/q/wp-content/uploads/TCGSBrochure.pdf

Zoom link for November 10 is as follows:

Topic: TCGS 2021 Business Meeting

Time: Nov 10, 2021 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 837 5915 0983

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Heritage Quest Research Library Online Sign Up Method for Zoom Classes

by Charles Hansen
We wanted to share some exciting NEWS!
We have added the HQRL STORE to our webpage.  It’s a quick and easy way to sign up for our ZOOM Classes.
  Head to our webpage at hqrl.com. 
On the LEFT SIDE of the page you will see a list of options.  
SCROLL down the list to HQRL Store
CLICK on HQRL Store to open
Choose ZOOM/HQRL Classes and click to open
Choose which class you’re interested in and ADD TO CART.  You will be taken to Order Information page.  Here you can continue shopping, change the number of people attending or remove a class or empty your cart. This page also calculates the charges that will be made.  You may now CLICK on CHECKOUT.
If you are logged into the HQRL website as a member, your information will be automatically entered.  If not, you will need to enter your contact information on the Order Form.  We will then be able to contact you if there are any changes to the scheduled event.  
NEXT, choose your payment method.
When you CHECK the small box, a CODE # will appear, enter it in the required Box.  
CLICK on PLACE ORDER. You will receive an Order/Confirmation number and our Education Coordinator will receive your registration. 
To complete your ORDER, you must CLICK the “BUY NOW” button to make your payment.   

Remember, you can always come into the library or call us to register for a ZOOM class.   1007 Main Street, Sumner, WA 98390 253-863-1806 

Whatcom Genealogical Society Make Progress in Your Genealogy Research

by Charles Hansen

At the November Whatcom Genealogical Society meeting Diana Elder, Professional Genealogist will present Part 2 of her presentation on “Make Progress in Your Genealogy Research:  Learn to Research Like a Pro.”

Try not to miss it on Monday, November 8, at 2 pm at our new meeting place, the Pioneer Pavilion, 2007 Cherry Street in Ferndale.  Doors open at 1:30.

A drawing will be held to win a free copy of Diana Elder’s book “Research Like a Pro:  A Genealogist’s Guide.”

It was wonderful to see everyone in person last month, so please join us.  Don’t forget your mask!