Tri-City Genealogical Society April Meeting

by Charles Hansen

Join us for the next TCGS meeting on 11 April 2018 Come to the Tri- City Genealogical Society at the Benton County PUD 7:00 PM— 2721 W 10th Ave — Kennewick WA Tri -Cities Aviation History — Pasco Naval Air Station/Bombing Range
[ Beginning Genealogy Class‘ Using FamilySearch Learning Center ’ – 6:15 to 6:45 PM]
Did you know the Tri-Cities Airport was originally Naval Air Station (NAS) Pasco ? Discover how our community was transformed when it became the third busiest Naval aviation training base in the U.S. during World War II. How many young men earned their pilot wings at NAS Pasco? What type of aircraft did they fly? Were women allowed to work on the base? How did Bombing Range Road come to be? What was the eventual fate of the Naval Air Station, and what historic landmark has been saved in our community? Bring your questions, stories and your leather flight jacket (optional) and experience our amazing local aviation history.

Tuesday Trivia

by Charles Hansen

We here in Washington all recognize a Douglas Fir. But do we know who named that tree?? Reading a book on Perth, Scotland (hoping for ancestor information), p. 16-17 of “Perth & Kinross: The Big Country” by Jeremy Duncan, 1997, caught my eye. “The Douglas Fir was named after David Douglas who was born in Scone in 1799 and was the first to bring back to this country (Scotland) the seeds of that great tree.Well over 200 other plants wee introduced to European soil by Douglas including the Sitka spruce, the flowering currant…… and a host of others. He is commemorated by a tall memorial erected in 1841 in the grounds of Scone Old Church. A panel on the reverse lists some of the hundreds of plants he discovered.”

Surprise your friends with your newly-learned trivia info about our Washington state Douglas Fir!

Monday Mystery

by Charles Hansen

Which Washington County has:

*** More horses per capita than any other county in the U.S.??

** Ten ostrich farms??

** The tallest American chestnut tree (106′ by 20′ around)??

** Washes 5500 pounds of laundry aboard an aircraft carrier there?

** A forgotten volcano, Glacier Peak??

Here’s a clue:

 

((This according to Washington Curiosities, 2008.))

Puget Sound Genealogical Society April Meeting

by Charles Hansen

Puget Sound Genealogical Society
Tuesday, April 3, 10:30 a.m. –  12:30 p.m.
Class will be held at Kitsap Regional Library 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton
NATIVE AMERICAN RESEARCH
with Jim Johnson: Learn what steps to take first and then how to locate
records to prove your family story of Native American ancestry.
Registration required: call (360)475-9172
Jackie Horton, Publicity Chairperson

Friday Serendipity

by Charles Hansen

Throughout all our years of school, whenever we looked at a map of the world, be it huge on the wall or small in a book, it was always oriented the same. North Pole was up. Always. But are all maps that way??

This is kinda fuzzy but you will get the idea. On our recent trip to New Zealand, I spotted this big map on the wall at a resort. And it stopped me in my tracks! I’d never seen a map like this with the North Pole at the bottom. Have you ever seen a map like this? And if you’re a “map-o-phile” you will love it.

Google “upside down map” and you’ll find a clearer, better image and you can even order one for your own collection. (Russia is how many times the size of America????)

GENEALOGICAL FORUM’s Thursday Evening E-News

by Charles Hansen

THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM’s

Thursday Evening

E-News, Edition

22 March 2018
For more information visit www.gfo.org, contact us at info@gfo.org, or call our library at 503-963-1932. We love hearing from you!

For a complete GFO CALENDAR click here.

Also, if you missed your free copy of our monthly Insider for February 2018, you’re in luck because we saved you a copy HERE. NOTE: The Insider issues are now located under the “Learn” > “Our Publications” menu at www.gfo.org.

Curious about the status of your GFO Membership? We’d love to have you as a GFO Member!

GFO Star – Nanci Remington
 

Nanci deserves recognition for again doing a splendid job of organizing GFO’s Open House.

She arranged the speakers, kept the calendar, managed the handouts, taught classes, and this year, she filled in for speakers who had to cancel – one at the last minute.

She is a Research Assistant, co-chairs the Manuscript Committee, writes many articles for the Bulletin, and she is the one to answer most of the messages sent to info@gfo.org.

Thank you, Nanci, for all you do for the GFO!

Don’t Miss GFO’s Spring Seminar!
 

How can you prove your ancestors fought in the American Revolution, War of 1812, Civil War or World War I?

Come hear one of the most engaging national experts in military records at the GFO’s Spring Seminar April 14 & 15.

We’re bringing Michael Strauss in for two great days of lessons.
Sign Me Up

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Heraldry Learning Offer !

by Charles Hansen

Dear Family Historians,

Janette and I are long-standing members of the Eastern Washington Genealogical Society and over the years we have compiled seven books on the history of our families.  One of those books dealt with the heraldry of my ancestors.

Recently I prepared a presentation on what I learned about heraldry at one of our society’s annual workshops.  The focus of this presentation was, of course, all about heraldry, but also how the genealogist/family historian might be able to use heraldry to learn more about their ancestors.  I use many examples from a ten-year search of my ancestors’ crests and coats of arms and what the many images, forms, and colors mean.

We are offering to share this presentation with other family history/genealogy-based societies and groups.  It is easily one hour or longer in length depending on interest and questions and I bring along our own overhead projector.

We are willing to travel up to 200 miles from Spokane to share information on this exciting topic and there is no fee.   A two-page summary is provided on request.

Please contact me if there is interest.

Anthony (Tony) Birch

12230 S. Gwendolyn Lane

Cheney, WA 99004-8533

509-448-4847

da3mj4@gmail.com

Yakima Valley Genealogy Society Spring Seminar

by Charles Hansen

The Yakima Valley Genealogy Society is holding its annual Spring Seminar Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Mt. Olive Church, 7809 Tieton Drive in Yakima. Registration information is available on line. The seminar will feature noted genealogist Thomas W. Jones. His presentation topics will be Finding Unfindable Ancestors, Five Proven Techniques for Finding Your Ancestor’s European Origin, Five Ways to Prove Who Your Ancestor Was, Solving the Mystery of the Disappearing ancestor. Cost is $40.00 for YVGS Members or $45.00 for non members or on-site registration 8:30 – 9:am. Lunch will be included. See the YVGS website for form. Call 509-248-1328 for further information.

Tri-City Genealogical Society Tip of the Week

by Charles Hansen

TCGS has a new way for members to ask questions about general genealogical topics.  If you have a general question or topic of interest that you would like to see addressed there are a couple ways to submit it.  At our monthly meetings a container and note cards will be placed in the back of the room.  Simply write your question on the card and put it in the box.  If you would like a direct reply, please put your name and contact information on the card.  You can also submit by sending an email to tcgseducation@gmail.com.  (Read the blog article for more details.)

Today’s question:

“How do I get a legal birth certificate when an adoption was sealed?  I have proof that both the biological and adoptive parents are deceased?”

Click on the link at the top of the email to read more…
Heather Murphy
TCGS Education Chair

Conference & Seminar Opportunities Abound

by Roxanne Lowe

A bounty of local and regional workshops, seminars and conferences are coming to an area near you in the coming months. What great opportunities! There’s no better way to learn (or refresh!) new information, network with like-minded enthusiasts, share ideas and resources, get answers to your questions — and maybe break down one (or more!) of your brick walls.

The WSGS “Meetings and Events” page lists local genealogical society meetings, special events, conferences, seminars and more. (Local societies: we’d love to publicize your meetings and events! Email us at WSGSBlog@wasgs.org.) Here are a few upcoming conferences and seminars in the area. Don’t miss the opportunity to attend!