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Puget Sound Genealogical Society September Seminar
Lisa Louise Cooke
Lisa Louise Cooke is the owner of Genealogy Gems, a genealogy and family history multimedia company. She is Producer and Host of the Genealogy Gems Podcast, the popular online genealogy audio show available at www.GenealogyGems.com, in iTunes, and through the Genealogy Gems app.
Lisa is the author of a variety of multi-media materials including the Genealogy Gems Premium website subscription, and four books: The Genealogist’s Google Toolbox (Second Edition), Mobile Genealogy, How to Find Your Family History in Newspapers, and Genealogy Gems: Ultimate Research Strategies, and the video series Google Earth for Genealogy.
Lisa is a sought after international genealogy speaker. Whether in person or online, Lisa strives to dig through the myriad of genealogy news, questions and resources to deliver the gems that can unlock each genealogist’s own family history treasure trove!
Lisa is a doting wife to Bill, the proud mom of three daughters, and has added the role of Grandma to her resume. She counts her blessings every day for the love, fulfillment and laughter that family brings to every aspect of her life.
Brochure: 2018-Brochure-FINAL
Registration Form Seminar-2018-registration-form-FINAL
Saluting A Charter Member of WSGS
Virginia DeVine Fitzpatrick was a charter member of WSGS way back at the 1982 meeting in Olympia. When I asked her “”why did you join WSGS?” She answered she’d been active in the Clallam County Genealogical Society and Historical Society and she, along with like-minded others, felt a state society would be a good thing. Virginia was one of the first Regional Reps and she remembers “driving all over this half of the state.”
Virginia has a most interesting genealogical history and most of it in Clallam County, Washington. Her widowed great-grandmother, Willie Ann (McCormick) Stewart, came to Port Angeles in 1896 along with her son, George, and daughter, Kate. “They came from the Midwest and I’ve never been able to learn why they came way out west to Port Angeles…that was a very long and very hard trip, no doubt. Mr. Stewart was a Civil War veteran so perhaps that had something to do with the facts,” Virginia recited to me. That daughter, Kate, married Horace White in 1901; he was the first mayor of Port Angeles. Their daughter was Willie Virginia White, born in 1903 in Port Angeles, who married Harry Edward Devine in 1926 in Port Angeles. Their daughter was Virginia Devine, born in 1930 in Port Angeles, who married Michael Fitzpatrick.
I salute Virginia DeVine Fitzpatrick as a 4th-generation “pioneer” in Clallam County and as a Charter Member of the Washington State Genealogical Society.
Eastern Washington Genealogical Society September Meeting
Saturday, September 8
Information about our various user groups (EWGS Meetings)
12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Spokane Public Library Auditorium, Downtown Spokane
Presenters – leaders of the following groups:
The Genealogy Refocus Group is an ongoing educational workshop for everyone who does genealogy, whether beginner or experienced. The group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the Shadle Park Library, 2111 W Wellesley Ave from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM. The group is focusing on the best practices for the organization of files and record keeping, research and analysis of findings, and using new technologies and internet tools that assist in research efforts.
Contact Sonji Ruttan: sunlugen@gmail.com
The RootsMagic User Group meets the third Monday of each month to learn how to use the RootsMagic software to organize genealogy data in a way that each person finds useful. They discuss ways to attach digital images to ancestors and record information in a way that will help find out more about families. They also learn how to make information available in reports and charts that can be shared with others.
Contact John Wilson: wilsonjb@gmail.com
The Valley Clan Diggers meets at a varying time each month. This group meets in different members’ home to share their genealogical pursuits. The purpose and goals of the group are to share current projects, help each other with ancestral “dead ends” car-pool to workshops and take occasional field trips.
Contact Alice Hostetter for further information: (509) 928-4198
The Ancestry Group (TAG) meets the second Thursday of each month from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Shadle Park Library, 2111 W Wellesley Ave. TAG is a forum for all things Ancestry.com. Ancestry is always changing and the group is able to share these changes. There is no single “expert” to present and answer all questions. If someone in the group is unable to answer a question, another member might look it up on their laptop. The terms “shaky leaf”, “DNA”, “collaboration”, and “member profile” are common to all. Since Ancestry continues to make changes, the TAG group always has something new to learn. So the next time you see an ad on television about Ancestry or have subscribed to Ancestry.com and want more information, consider attending the FREE TAG meetings.
Contact Marge Mero: margemero@yahoo.com
Further information about these groups can be found on our website ewgsi.org under the heading “Local User Group Meetings.”
Cookies & Social Time: 12:30 PM
Meeting starts at 1:00 PM
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Monday Mystery
To me, this is a mystery. Hubby’s Aunt Dorothy, born and raised here in Spokane, Washington, met and married an Army guy, Angelo Cicero. Ange was Italian, born in New York, and grandparents born in Italy. A real Italian, one-of-a-kind name for the Pacific Northwest. Or so I thought.
I spotted this photo on the wall at the Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society in Arlington, Snohomish County. The name leaped out at me! Cicero! In early Washington??? How could that be?
“The Cicero school district was organized on 27 Feb 1892, and is composed of a narrow fertile valley along the North Fork of the Stillaguamish River…. Stephen and Martha Cicero built a small grocery and post office and the school was named for them. The school closed in 1936, consolidated with Arlington.”
Daughter Ollie Cicero married a Mr. Powell. Any descendants out there?
So the mystery today is do not be surprised when a surname pops up where you would never have imagined it to be.
Olympia Genealogical Society Ask the Experts
Now through September 22–
For fans of “Genealogy Roadshow”, Olympia’s own version called “Ask the Experts” from Puget Sound Chapter Association of Professional Genealogists is coming Saturday October 27 to the Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St NW from 10 am to 2 pm. By registering BEFORE September 22 with only the $20 Olympia Genealogical Society member registration fee at www.OlyGenSoc.org you, too, can ASK THE EXPERTS. 360-754-6230
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Joyce T. Ogden
jtogden@comcast.net
1968 The Year that Rocked Washington
Join us for an exhibit opening Thursday, September 13th, Capitol Building, Olympia
Program at 3:00 p.m., State Reception Room
Reception to follow, Office of the Secretary of State
Legacy Washington explores the lives of Washingtonians caught up in one of the most tumultuous years in world history. 1968 changed us in ways still rippling through our society a half-century later.
1968: The Year That Rocked Washington is a series of online stories and an exhibit at the Washington State Capitol that documents remarkable Washingtonians during a historic year. The experiences of these Washingtonians invite visitors to think critically about the monumental year and the changes they made.
Join the conversation as we unveil our newest exhibit. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. with program starting at 3 p.m. and a reception immediately following in the Office of the Secretary of State.
Seattle Genealogical Society Tip of the Week
TIP OF THE WEEK –
ARE YOU MISSING PART OF THE eNEWS!
Attention GMAIL users. Have you noticed your eNews! seems to be cut-off abruptly? It will look as if there are paragraphs, feature articles, or photos missing. Well, GMAIL does what they call “trimming” of long emails (above a certain size in bytes, a unit of measure for digital information). This happened to the last issue of the eNews! and some readers were left a bit confused.
If you see an ellipsis, three dots, hover over it with your cursor and you will see the message “See Trimmed Content”. Click on the ellipsis and the full eNews! will be revealed to you.
No matter what email service provider you use, a fool proof way to avoid “trimming” problems, omitted photos, and inadvertently missing large chunks of the eNews! , is to train yourself to always use the View it in your browser feature. That is in the upper right hand corner of the eNews! directly after the question “Is this email not displaying correctly?”.
Try out the View it in your browser option on the last edition of the eNews! Use it on this current edition; then make a habit of using it. You’ll be glad you did.
Seattle Genealogical Society News
SIRI NELSON,
VOLUNTEER OF THE SUMMER QUARTER
Each quarter, the Seattle Genealogical Society recognizes one volunteer as our Volunteer of the Quarter. Our Summer Volunteer of the Quarter is Siri Nelson, Chair of our Nominating Committee.
Siri Nelson has been a member of the Seattle Genealogical Society for several years, but her interest in genealogy and family history goes back to her childhood. She learned much about her family history from her parents. In 2013, Siri completed the Genealogy and Family History program at the University of Washington. This experience inspired her to deepen her research and led her to SGS. Siri’s research focuses upon Ireland, Norway and New England. Siri takes full advantage of SGS offerings – attending the Second Saturday Speaker Series, Fall and Spring Seminars, Special Interest Group Meetings, and using the online and in-library resources. She also enjoys the camaraderie of the other members, including sharing of information, tips and resources, and occasionally breaking through that brick wall.
A little over two years ago, Siri was asked to join the Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee creates the slate of candidates for our April Board elections. This involves reaching out to members by phone, email and in-person to recruit our new Board members each year. Serving as the Chair of our Nominating Committee is a challenging role – Siri contacts many people to find the right match for each critical leadership position. She hopes more people will step up. Although demanding, volunteering on the Board does not have to be all-consuming. The benefits of serving in a leadership role at SGS are rewarding. Siri hopes people using SGS resources will continue to support the organization. If you are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee with Siri, or discussing a position on the Board next year, you may contact Siri at nominations@seattlegenealogicalsociety.org.
In addition to her time volunteering for SGS and attending our events, Siri takes classes in history and other related fields at the University of Washington. She enjoyed the course on Northwest history since her ancestors traveled along the Oregon Trail to settle in the Pacific Northwest. This summer she is taking Colonial American history.
Siri has a yellow lab puppy, Skadi (Norse goddess of hunting, winter and snow), keeping her busy. Siri also enjoys skiing.
Before retiring and devoting more of her time to genealogy, history and SGS, Siri worked for the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Thank you Siri, for your active involvement in the Seattle Genealogical Society and for your leadership role on our Nominating Committee.
SGS AND FAMILYSEARCH
SGS library just become an Affiliate Library for FamilySearch.org. Ann Wright began working toward this goal in February, and it is now a reality! What this means is when you are inside our library, using either your own computer or our patron computers, you will be able to access the “locked” records on FamilySearch.org. Just sign into your FamilySearch.org account. If you don’t have an account at FamilySearch.org, sign up for one; it’s free.
SGS FALL SEMINAR IS COMING SOON!
“Sharpening Your Online Genealogy Sleuthing Skills” featuring Cyndi Ingle, genealogist and owner of the popular Cyndi’s List, is coming your way October 20, 2018. It will be held at Fairview Christian School, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Brochures are going out in the mail shortly. Online registration will begin September 1, 2018.
THE RAFFLE IS BACK!!
We heard your requests to get the raffle back on the schedule for the Fall Seminar, October 20, and we are now accepting donations of goods or services. In the past, we have gratefully received items such as DNA kits, genealogy books, ballet tickets, quilts, and genealogy tools. Use your imagination. Proceeds from the raffle support the SGS library, and donations are tax deductible. Donated items can be brought to the SGS library or mailed to :
Seattle Genealogical Society
Attn:Ceil
PO Box 15329
Seattle, WA 98115-0329
Also please send an email message to :
seminar@seattlegenealogicalsociety.org so we know when to expect your donation.
SAVE THE DATE
Unlock the Past in Seattle, the “land conference”
Seattle Public Library,
1000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA
Thursday, September 6, 2018
Have you heard of Unlock the Past Cruises, genealogy on the high seas? Their 14th conference cruise will be to Alaska, Sept 7-14, and sail out of Seattle. They have put together an all day, companion “land conference” for September 6. It will be held at the downtown Seattle Public Library and it is open to all – whether on the cruise, or not. Blaine Bettinger, Maurice Gleeson, Cyndi Ingle, and Wayne Shepheard will be the presenters.
If you are interested, see their website :
https://www.unlockthepastcruises.com/
“A Day of Discovery with Lisa Louise Cooke”,
Puget Sound Genealogical Society,
4131 Pine Rd NE (at the Bremerton Elks),
Bremerton, WA
Saturday, September 22, 2018
8:30am – 3:30pm
Cost is $50 for PSGS members / $55 for non-members. Lunch is included and will be catered by the Bremerton Elks. For more information and the registration form see www.pusogensoc.org/psgs/seminar2018
SGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Unless otherwise indicated all programs will be at the SGS Library, 6200 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle. Check the SGS Web Site for additions, changes, and corrections. Programs may be canceled or postponed because of inclement weather. The SGS Library will closed September 2-4 for Labor Day.
SEPTEMBER
Saturday, September 8, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm, (FTM) Family Tree Users Group, Reiley Kidd & Jess Ramey co-leaders, this group will begin meeting on the 2nd Saturday of every odd month (Sept 2018, Nov 2018, Jan 2019, Mar 2019, May 2019). Family Tree Maker is the genealogy software long associated with Ancestry.com
Saturday, September 8, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, Beyond the Pie Chart: Making the Most of Autosomal DNA, our Second Saturday Series starts up again with Karin Borgerson presenting this program.
Sunday, September 9, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, Scandinavian SIG, with Karen Knudson, Swedish and Norwegian Workshop – bring your laptops and your research. We will have resources available to help you with your hunt for your Scandinavian ancestors.
Wednesday, September 12, 1:00pm – 3:00pm, Ask the Genealogist, Have you hit a brick wall? SGS and Shoreline Library teamed up for a new program. A volunteer genealogist from SGS will be available to answer your questions at the Shoreline Library located at 345 NE 175th St., Shoreline, WA.
Wednesday, September 12, 7:00pm – 9:00pm, MAC SIG, Sponsored by SGS and Fiske, this group meets at the Fiske Library in Madison Park. Meetings are open to the public and will address topics and resources meant for those using MacIntosh (Apple) computers and the Reunion program in their genealogy research. $3.00 library use fee applies.
Saturday, September 15, 10:15am – 12:15pm, Irish SIG, with Jean A Roth
Saturday, September 15, 1:00pm – 3:00pm, German SIG, with Jean A Roth
Monday, September 24, 10:30 am – 7:00 pm, SGS Volunteer Recognition Day, the Board of Directors will host a Volunteer Appreciation Day for all 2017-2018 volunteers. Refreshment and a raffle. Stop by for an hour, or stay for the whole day! No need to RSVP.
Saturday, September 29, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm, DNA SIG, this group meets quarterly at the Wedgwood Presbyterian Church, 8008 35th Ave NE, Seattle. Co-chaired by Cary Bright and Herb McDaniel. For more information
contact SGSDNASIG@gmail
GENEALOGICAL FORUM’s Thursday Evening E-News
THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM’sThursday EveningE-News, EditionAugust 30, 2018 |
Curious about the status of your GFO Membership?We’d love to have you as a GFO Member! |
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For more information visit www.gfo.org, contact us at info@gfo.org, or call our library at 503-963-1932. For a complete GFO CALENDAR click here. The current Insider newsletter awaits you HERE. |
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You’ve probably heard of Cyndi Ingle and her invaluable website, Cyndi’s List.Now come hear from the guru behind one of the most comprehensive reference lists there is online! GFO is proud to bring Cyndi Ingle in for our Fall Seminar November 3rd and 4th. Topics include: Ten Resources I Use Every Day, Advanced Googling for Grandma, Unappreciated Treasures, Digital Research Plans, Google Maps & Google Earth and Online Resources for the Western U.S. Register HERE now! |
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August’s GFO Star – Steve Turner |
We’d like to offer deep gratitude to this month’s GFO Star, Steve Turner. Thank you, Steve, for your hard work and dedication! |
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History Humor – As Seen On Twitter |
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Just because we knew your week needed this! |
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New Books Bolster GFO’s Southern and African American Resources |
Purchased, thanks to your support, from the GFO Library budget:
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Donations from Harold Hinds:
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Volunteer Opportunities at GFO |
Library CommitteeYour Library Could Really Use Your Help!We’re constantly adding more to our collection of nearly 50,000 holdings. Our overworked library team needs your help with these assignments: Have an hour to spare two or three times a month? Remember, the GFO is an all-volunteer organization. No one’s ever been paid in 72 years. Our members keep the rent paid with their dues and donations; it’s our volunteers who keep the library operating. Please join the team to keep the largest genealogy library in the Pacific Northwest a thriving place. Please contact library@gfo.org to volunteer. (Please do not hit reply to this email.) |
Grants CommitteeDo You Have Experience Seeking Grants?For 72 years the GFO has relied only on membership dues and donations to fund our services. We’d like to increase what we offer and who we reach. That takes money. We’d like to apply for some grants. If you have experience pursuing grants, we’d love your help! Please contact president@gfo.org if you can assist us. (Please do not hit reply to this email.) |
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GFO Lands Hard-To-Find German Books! Can You Help Us Pay For Them? |
An expert tells us you’ll have the highest probability of finding German ancestors in church records. But how to pay for this sudden acquisition opportunity? Two generous GFO members happened to be here. On the spot they gave us the money. One donated $100 outright, and the other donated $350 with the hope we can reimburse him. These books would have been snapped up if we had not ordered them promptly, so we jumped at the chance. Will you help us reimburse this magnanimous donor who helped us snag the books while they were available? Please donate HERE: and specify “German Books” in the Comments field. |
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SATURDAY, September 1stVirginia Group 10 a.m. – noon This meeting will include reports on our genealogy experiences over the summer, and discussion of our plans for this year. One often-requested topic is the history and genealogy research information for North Carolina. To start this topic, we will have some discussion of the very early exploration and settlement attempts’ of North Carolina. For more information see our blog: “Virginia Roots and Vines.” Research in Virginia can be difficult, with the complication of burned counties, as well as the ordinary difficulties of using historical documents. But it is not impossible. We discuss the history of Virginia and explore various methods to do sound genealogy research. We hope to foster collaboration among our many Virginia researchers and work on our varied research problems, our brick walls, together. Each month we will have a discussion or presentation on a topic related to our research. There will also be time each meeting for discussion, suggestions, and perhaps research on individual research. We’ll also explore the settlement of Kentucky, the Carolinas and Tennessee. Group leaders include Judi Scott and Carol Surrency. German Group 1 – 3 p.m. Christine Rainer will talk about visits to several ancestral villages on a trip to her native country, Germany. The German Interest Group was formed in the spring of 2011. It is intended to be a source of information and inspiration for anyone with German speaking ancestors. One goal is to provide information on a variety of topics related to Germanic history and migration. We also will provide time for members to share their research journeys and connect with others who may be researching the same region or time period. Mike Fernandez and Tia Cobb facilitate this group. SUNDAY, September 2ndManuscripts Work Party 9 a.m. – noon Explore our manuscript, personal papers and Bible collection while we organize, scan and create finding aids. Drop by at the time that works for you. Questions? Send a note to manuscripts@gfo.org. MONDAY, September 3rdLabor Day Library Closure Free First Monday will be observed on September 10th. Come on out and give us a visit. WEDNESDAY, September 5thLearn & Chat 10 a.m. – noon Learn and Chat reconvenes following its summer hiatus welcoming your voice as we plan our 2018-2019 calendar, structure with lots of room for spontaneity. As a group we support one another sharing skills and resources. As we parted company in June thoughts included “Back to the Basics: Walking the Shelves” and “Selecting a Software Program: Featured and Foibles.” What do you need? What can you contribute? Facilitated by Jean Quan. DNA Q&A 1 – 3 p.m. Lisa McCullough will be available to help answer your DNA questions, whether you are new and just getting started or have more involved questions. Questions? Write to Lisa. |
