Just a Reminder!
Beginning 1 January 2021, new requirements to into effect for ordering Birth and Death Certificates from the State of Washington. So order them now!
Information on the new requirements can be found at: https://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/BirthDeathMarriageandDivorce/VitalRecordsFAQ
TIP OF THE WEEK –
RootsTech CONNECT 2021,
FREE ONLINE CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE
Hosted by FamilySearch International, the largest genealogy organization in the world, RootsTech, the world’s largest family celebration event, will be entirely virtual and absolutely free. There will be something for everyone, no matter your age or experience:
This virtual conference is scheduled for February 25-27, 2021.
They do ask that you register. For additional info or registration, go to :
https://www.rootstech.org/?lang=eng
Join us for a virtual, informal social gathering via Zoom. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists. Sue Jensen, Director of the SGS Library, will be the facilitator.
HALLOWEEN FUN ONLINE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2020
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT
Interested in researching your female ancestors, but running into a dead end? Come learn through the stories of local Puget Sound women how to unearth the herstory of your female ancestors utilizing the variety of records created at the end of their lives. Lisa Oberg and Amber Brock will present, “Unearthing Herstories In Cemeteries”.
SAVE THE DATE
Native American Genealogy & Research – Webinar (Virtual),
Oklahoma Genealogical Society,
Oklahoma City, OK
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Rick Fogarty, instructor of Native American tribal genealogy and a citizen of the Muscogee Creek Nation, will be the presenter at this online event. For additional information visit the website of the Oklahoma Genealogical Society:
https://okgensoc.org/index.php
Fund Raising Seminar (Virtual),
the South King County Genealogical Society,
Auburn, WA
October 24, 2020
This 2020 virtual conference will feature Diahan Southard presenting two sessions on DNA
Visit the website for more info and registration.
http://skcgs.org/
SGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS* In consideration of COVID-19 social distancing recommendations, the SGS Library is closed until further notice and SGS in-person events have been replaced with online events.
** Go to the SGS Website Calendar of Events for the meeting links and for any last minute updates or changes to the schedule.
Saturday, Oct 17, 2020, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm,
SGS 2020 Fall Seminar (Virtual) – with Blaine Bettinger, professional genealogist specializing in DNA evidence.
Saturday, Oct 31, 2020, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm,
Virtual Cemetery Tour with Lisa Oberg & Amber Brock – “Unearthing Herstories in Cemeteries”, virtual online – the link will be on the SGS website calendar of events.
Sunday, Nov 1, 2020, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm,
DNA Workshop SIG (Virtual), Is back! For now it will be online via Zoom. Watch for details. Chaired by Cary Bright and her new co-chair, Craig Gowens.
Saturday, Nov 7, 2020, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm,
FamilySearch Interest Group, Discover the many ways to use Family Tree and FamilySearch. Featuring a different aspect of the website each meeting. There will be time for Q & A. Chaired by Lou Daly.
Saturday, Nov 7, 2020, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm,
Digging Deeper: Researching Women’s History, Beyond census records and vital records, a wealth of information can be found about the experiences of our female ancestors in archives and other special collections. This workshop is aimed at learning how archives are arranged in order to locate information when researching women’s history. Presented by Lisa Oberg. Lisa is the Associate Director and the History of Science and Medicine Curator for Special Collections in the UW Libraries. This workshop is part of the Seattle Genealogical Society’s lecture and workshop series: Women’s Suffrage in your Family History. We thank the Washington State Historical Society for their grant in support of our project. For more information, see https://www.suffrage100wa.com/.
Wednesday, Nov 11, 2020, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm,
Mac Computer Interest Group, sponsored by SGS and Fiske, this group meets every other month from October through June on the second Wednesday of the month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. via Zoom. Meetings are open to the public and address topics and resources helpful for those using MacIntosh (Apple) computers and the Reunion program in their genealogy research.
The link to logon will be sent to the MAC SIG email list. People wishing to attend should email dhettrick@earthlink.net to be added to the mailing list.
Co-Chairs: Lisa Marker and Diane Hettrick
Saturday, Nov 14, 2020, 10:15 am-12:15 pm,
Family Tree Maker (Virtual), We’re back. Learn and share tips and tricks for using Software MacKiev™ With Rob Sexton.
Saturday, Nov 14, 2020, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm,
Second Saturday: For the Record: Memoir, Oral History, And Writing Family Stories, author and archivist Claire Gebben leads participants through exercises and strategies for writing about the past, especially in the creation of memoir. This session guides you to the art, and heart of telling your story.
Monday, Nov 23, 2020, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm,
Quilting Your Family History, Cozy up with a quilt and a cup of tea, cocoa or coffee and learn about the role of quilts in family history. Kathy Emmel’s special presentation will feature 14 quilts she has made that showcase family history, stories and heritage, as well as celebrations, historical events and groups of people.
Announcement from WA State Genealogical Society!!
Due to the Covid pandemic, many of our local genealogical societies are struggling! WSGS recognizes how difficult it is for local societies to keep in touch with members. To help and provide support to local societies, WSGS will be sending out a gift of $300 to each society. This money is intended to help cover the cost of a subscription for online meetings or webinars or any other means which could help keep in touch with members.
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The German Interest Group of The Eastside Genealogical Society (EGS)meeting
When: Friday, November 6, 2020 from 12:30 to 2:30 pm – Virtually
Topic: Heraldry in a Nutshell or Two: How a Coat of Arms came to be. What is heraldry and how does it relate to genealogy? Learn about the history of heraldry and what constitutes a Coat of Arms, its components and who can bear one.
Presenter: Gail Spangenberg-Parrish
A native of Pretoria, South Africa, Gail first learned of heraldry at the Bureau of Heraldry in Pretoria where she worked as an artist. Her knowledge of Coats of Arms was minimal but she soon learned and found the entire process fascinating. Gail has executed numerous Coats of Arms for various groups or private individuals both in the US and abroad. Some of her work is on display in South Africa, in both Western and Eastern Washington, California, Massachusetts, Washington DC, Germany and Thailand.
More information: https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/
Visitors are always welcome. To request an invitation, please use the Contact tab on our website, no later than November 1st.
Bill Floberg is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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| The seminar is just one week away! SGS 2020 Fall Seminar with Blaine Bettinger Saturday, October 17 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Meeting via Zoom Register Today! Hurry, registration closes 9:00 PM (PDT) Wed, Oct 14, 2020 Are you one of the 30 million people who have tested their DNA? We all come from somewhere. Where does your DNA take you? Dive in with the Seattle Genealogical Society and renowned DNA expert Blaine Bettinger to begin your journey. Genetic genealogy is rapidly changing. Stay current and dig deeper with Dr. Bettinger’s new presentations. The most enthusiastic and experienced genealogists still have much to uncover. Program includes: “Formulating a DNA Testing Plan” “Real-Life Y-DNA” “Using DNA Painter to Map Your DNA” “The Latest Developments in Genetic Networks” And a commemoration of our DNA Special Interest Group celebrating 10 years! We have door prizes for four lucky attendees: 1 annual Ancestry.com World Explorer individual membership to Ancestry 1 annual Fold3.com subscription 1 annual Newspapers.com subscription 1 AncestryDNA kit  Dr. Blaine Bettinger is a professional genealogist specializing in DNA evidence. He is the author of the popular blog, The Genetic Genealogist and frequently gives presentations and webinars to educate others about the use of DNA to explore their ancestry. Register for the Seminar |
Olympia, An Origin Story by Chris Staudinger
What was Olympia before it was our state’s capital? How did it rise to power, and how was it betrayed? These questions and more will be answered in this virtual tour of historic Olympia. Chris Staudinger, operator of Pretty Gritty Tours in Tacoma, will tell the history of downtown Olympia’s bumpy beginnings, taking us down its streets and alleys and showing us cool things to do in downtown Olympia’s historic district. You’ll hear the tales of the indigenous hunters, railroad tycoons, brew masters, lawmakers, and artists that called Olympia home. Olympia Genealogical Society virtual meeting, Thursday, November 12, 7:00 pm events@OlyGenSoc.org or 360-754-6230
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