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.
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.
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 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84152919308 <<click here
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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.
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
Fort Walla Walla Camp 3 of Sons of Union Veterans Nov 6th meeting in Walla Walla. Don Jameson CC.reference site www.suvpnw.org and look to Camp 3 events.
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!
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