Monday Mystery

by Charles Hansen

The newspaper ad on October 24, 1900 in the Omaha Daily Bee read:

“CANCER cannot be cut out or removed with plasters!! Surgical operations and flesh destroying plasters are useless, painful and dangerous, and besides, never cure cancer. No matter how often a cancerous sore is removed, another comes at or near the same point and always in a worse form. Does not this prove conclusively that cancer is a blood disease and that it is folly to attempt to cure this deep-seated, dangerous blood trouble by cutting or burning out the sore, which, after all, is only an outward sign of the disease?”

“To cure a blood disease like this you must cure the entire blood system…remove every trace of the poison. Nothing cures cancer effectually and permanently but S.S.S. which enters the circulation, searches out and removes all taint and stops the formation of cancerous cells…….”

Here’s the “mystery”….. if this stuff was a cure, how come we aren’t using it today? HA!

Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society March Event

by Charles Hansen

 

The Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society is co-sponsoring two genealogy events in March along with the White Salmon Library in white Salmon, Washington. . I have attached the poster they sent us.

Saturday, March 3 • 2 PM
77 NE Wauna Ave • 509-493-1132
WHITE SALMON VALLEY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
CLIMB
Your Family Tree
Do you ever wonder where your curly hair and green eyes come from? Or why you are good at some things and not at others?
Perhaps the answers are hidden in your family tree. Discover your past at this fun and engaging hands-on program to learn how to climb your family tree. For ages 8 to 108!

TPCGS Spring Seminar Registration Open

by Roxanne Lowe

Registration is open for the Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society‘s Spring Seminar, featuring J. Mark Lowe, CG, FUGA. The seminar is Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the La Quinta Inn and Suites, 1425 East 27th Street, Tacoma, WA.

J. Mark Lowe

Mark, a full-time professional genealogist, author and lecturer, specializes in original records and manuscripts throughout the South. His lectures at the TPCGS Spring Seminar include:

  • Pioneers of the Frontier: Using Online Newspapers to Find Early Settlers
  • Is It Really Online? Finding and Using Original Sources at Home or Library
  • The Migration Triangle: Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee
  • Using that Brick Wall as a Foundation

On Friday evening, there will be a “Meet Mark & Cyndi” dessert buffet event, limited to the first 75 registrants. Attendees will get a change to meet Mark and Cyndi Ingle (yes, Cyndi of Cyndi’s List).  Mark will present “Do They All Look Like Me?,” a laughable look at the traits passed down from our families. Remember, space for this event is limited to the first 75 registrants.

For more information or registration, visit the TPCGS website. Sign up today!

Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society March Events

by Charles Hansen

The Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society is co-sponsoring a genealogy event in March along with the White Salmon Library in White Salmon, Washington. . I have attached the poster they sent us.

Do you want to make a family tree but don’t know
where to start? Begin at the library with this
introductory genealogy workshop. Learn searching tips
and tricks with library staff and members of the
Columbia River Genealogical Society.
No experience
necessary!
Bring your
curiosity.
WHITE SALMON VALLEY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Unlock
Unlock
YOUR PAST
Saturday, March 31 • 2–4 PM
77 NE Wauna Ave • 509-493-1132
Co-sponsored by the Columbia
Gorge Genealogical Society.
Beginning
Genealogy Workshop

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WAGS Leadership Team Awarded 2017 Outstanding Volunteer Honor

by Roxanne Lowe

Since 2003, the Washington State Genealogical Society has recognized over 500 outstanding volunteers and teams, nominated by their local society or genealogical organization for their service and dedication. These volunteers are the backbone of their local society, giving their time and expertise, to the organization and the field of genealogy. In the coming months, you will be introduced to each of the 2017 award recipients and learn why they received the 2017 WSGS Outstanding Volunteer and Team Award.

Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society Leadership Team

Today we’re introducing the Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society’s Leadership Team (WAGS). The team members are Shirley Acheson, Phyllis Barnett, Barbara Congdon, Hank LuBean, Sandra McBride, Patty Ostendorff, Lynda Pheasant, Susan Rumble and Mary Swartz.

This team made an extraordinary commitment to the value of planning for long-term success of WAGS. Each year the team has participated in a series of strategic planning sessions, and has diligently pursued the process of building leadership skills. The former broad mission statement was reformatted into the concise statement: “WAGS connects, collects, and protects family histories.” The Board Operational Calendar, established as an outcome of previous strategy sessions, was revised to better reflect current operations. Key committees now provide written reports each month for Board meetings. Budget requests are submitted in advance of the coming year, available for year-end review and planning by the budget/finance committee. To raise the overall leadership skills of its board members, an educational component is incorporated into each monthly meeting.

In addition to serving an elected or appointed position, each person on WAGS’s Leadership Team also voluntarily contributes in multiple areas to create the successful genealogical organization that WAGS has become.

The dedication and commitment of the WAGS Leadership Team illustrate that it richly deserved being a recipient of a 2017 WSGS Outstanding Volunteer Award.

For more information on the WSGS Outstanding Volunteer Award program, visit the Recognition page of the WSGS website or contact Roxanne Lowe, Interim Recognition Chair, at Roxanne@thekeeffes.com.

GENEALOGICAL FORUM’s Thursday Evening E-News

by Charles Hansen

THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM’s

Thursday Evening

E-News, Edition

15 February 2018

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

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.

a GFO Member!
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New GFO Website Design Surprise

New GFO Website Design!

You may have noticed some changes to the look of our website (gfo.org) this morning. We have revamped just a bit, but all your favorite links, data, and informational goodies are still in the same places for you.

Some newer features include:
* A top menu that follows you as you scroll up and down the page.
* The GFO logo that can be clicked to get back to the “home” page is now in the top left corner of the screen instead of in the top middle.
* A new “Donate” button/link has been made more accessible, now located at the top right side of the screen.

Let us know, as always, if you have any trouble finding items or if you find things missing. Send us a note HERE, with questions.
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Don’t miss out! GFO’s GPS Group is meeting Saturday!
GPS Finding The Cullens

Genealogical Problem Solvers (GPS), Feb 17th, 9:30 – 11:30am

The keys to breaking through one person’s brick wall might provide YOU with the very clues you need to break through yours.

February’s GPS meeting is all about finding the elusive Irish Cullens, ancestors of GFO member Vince Patton. Vince is searching for his great-great-grandfather Terence Cullen’s origin and family in Ireland before immigrating around 1850 to Massachusetts.

Want to submit your own problem to our experts? Send a brief description of the problem to gps@gfo.org. The team will follow-up with you to start the search!

This meeting is OPEN & FREE TO THE PUBLIC. Held at the GFO Library.
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Are you ready for Open House?! Video Trailer Below!
Open House 2018 Video

Click for the Flyer and schedule HERE. Click the picture above for a video.

Complete printed schedules with class descriptions are available at the library’s reception desk by the front door. They are also online on our calendar.
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Hot Links in Genealogy This Week…
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New York Times Article – “Indian Slavery Once Thrived in New Mexico. Latinos Are Finding Family Ties to It.”

Read the full story HERE. Did you know the GFO hosts a Mexican Ancestry Special Interest Group the second Friday of each month, 11:30am – 1:30pm, at the GFO Library? Email Vince at sw@gfo.org for more info about this group. This group’s meetings are free and open to the public.

Oregon Historical Society Event – “Family Saturday: Latino Cultures in Oregon”

Featuring performances by Ballet Papalotl, Atlachinollincan Aztec Dance, and Antonio Huerta. Come join the fun and learn about Oregon’s rich Latino cultural history and present.

WHEN: Saturday, Feb 24th, noon – 4pm
WHERE: Oregon Historical Society (map)

Free Admission. More information found HERE.

Multnomah County Library Event – “How We Got Here: A Family Tree Workshop”

Engage in some genealogical detective work. Learn more about your family’s history and why people emigrate. Come with your questions and we’ll provide one-on-one research help from librarians, the Genealogical Forum of Oregon and the Oregon Genealogical Society.

WHEN:Sunday, March 4th, 1 – 4pm
WHERE:Central Library, U.S. Bank Room, 801 SW 10 Ave, Portland, OR (map)
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It’s Time to Nominate this Year’s Hall of Fame Candidates!

The Genealogical Forum of Oregon has established the Hall of Fame Award as a way to honor members who have performed outstanding service to the Forum.

The award is limited to one person per year, except in the case where a pair of members has worked together. A nomination may be made by any Forum member and the recipient will be selected from the panel of nominations by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.

The recipient must have a well-documented history of service, leadership, and accomplishment in more than one facet of the Forum over a significant period of time.
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Procedure:

Any member may nominate another
member for the award in writing. A
nomination must be submitted to the
Forum President and should include:

1) Name and member number;
2) List of services, activities, positions and accomplishments;
3) A narrative describing the nature of their work in terms of its importance to the success of the Forum; and
4) A short biography.

More information is available on PAGE 5 of February’s Insider available HERE.
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This Week at the GFO…
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Go on! Click the calendar. I dare ya!!

SATURDAY, February 17th

Genealogy Problem Solvers 9:30 – 11:30am

February’s GPS meeting is all about finding the elusive Irish Cullens, ancestors of GFO member Vince Patton. Vince is searching for his great-great-grandfather Terence Cullen’s origin and family in Ireland before immigrating around 1850 to Massachusetts.

Italian Group noon – 2pm

Websites for Italian Research – Discover useful websites to further the research of your Italian ancestors. Facilitated by Keith Pyeatt.

SUNDAY, February 18th

Library Work Party 9am – noon

There’s another work party at the GFO library today for those of you who can come. There’s lots to do and we’d love to have your help. Doors open at 9 and work usually wraps up around noon. Some people come for just an hour or so, and others choose to work the full time. You are welcome to do either. Any time you can share is valuable. Hope to see you there!

WEDNESDAY, February 21st

Learn & Chat 10am – noon

At Learn & Chat some of the learning comes from speakers with particular expertise but most of it comes from the sharing of experiences and knowledge of attendees who have developed methods that work for them. And if you have been doing genealogy for any length time you have likely experienced the wonderful moments of exhilaration, the successes that you then share with others and that drive you to continue researching. Unfortunately those times can be few and far between. Join us to talk about your genealogy questions and help provide support to others. Facilitated by Jean Quan.

DNA Q&A 1 – 3pm

Lisa McCullough leads a discussion on various DNA related subjects, with each meeting focused on a particular subject. General questions are welcome at the end of each planned discussion.

Irish Group 6 – 8pm

During this meeting, we will determine the group’s needs and desires. We will also appoint volunteers to serve as the recording secretary, the treasurer, and the program chair.

Focus: Although all of the island of Ireland is included, our primary focus is the genealogical research of the Republic of Ireland, also known as the Irish Free State, Éire, Ireland, and Southern Ireland. Members of the GFO as well as their guests and any interested members of the public are welcomed to attend the Irish Genealogy SIG. One hour of each two-hour meeting will be spent on presentations about Irish history, genealogy, and resources while the second hour will focus on Irish Brick Wall questions.

The Irish group meets on the third Wednesday of the even months February,April, June, August, and October (there will be no meeting in December). Contact irish@gfo.org for more information.

Seattle Genealogical Society Tip of the Week

by Charles Hansen

TIP OF THE WEEK –  INTRODUCTION TO DNA AT SPL

On Monday, March 12, from 2:00 – 4:00 PM, John LaMont, Genealogy Librarian at Seattle Public Library – Central Branch, will present an “Introduction to DNA”.  The description says, “You will learn about DNA testing for genealogy including types of tests, major DNA testing companies, and tools and techniques for analyzing the results.”  This event is free and everyone is welcome, but registration is required and space is limited, so register early. Registration closes on March 9.  For all the particulars and to sign up for this event, go to the Seattle Public Library Website and find it on the Calendar of Events for the month of March. Start here:
http://www.spl.org/calendar-of-events

Seattle Genealogical Society News

by Charles Hansen

SGS MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND
2ND SATURDAY SERIES 

Join us, Saturday, March 10, for a short SGS membership business meeting at 1:00 pm. It will be followed by Claudia Breland’s presentation “Finding and Using Historic Newspapers” at 1:30 pm. Claudia is a professional genealogist, author, and lecturer.

 “WASHINGTON AT WAR:
THE EVERGREEN STATE IN WWI”,
AT THE SGS LIBRARY,
SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 1:00 PM  

Over one hundred years ago in 1917, the US entered The Great War to fight alongside our European allies. But Washington’s home front experience began long before the country entered the war, and continued afterward.

This program, led by historian Lorraine McConaghy, begins with an illustrated introduction to the war’s themes before offering a “Readers’ Theater:” a script that is read aloud together, allowing participants to speak the history they are discovering. The script includes excerpts from newspapers, diaries, writings, speeches, and correspondence, and is based on extensive research in primary source material focused on the war’s impact on Washington—and how Washington impacted the war.

Don’t miss this event. Lorraine McConaghy has received recognition and awards for her works from the Oral History Association, AASLH, Washington State Historical Society,  Pacific Northwest Historians Guild, and Humanities Washington.IRISH WEEK FESTIVAL – HELP WANTED

Jean Roth still needs a few volunteers to man the SGS Booth at the Seattle Center’s Irish Week Festival on Saturday, March 17 & Sunday, March 18.  If you can help on either day, please contact Jean Roth at 206 782-2629 or jeanaroth@juno.com

VOLUNTEER  OPPORTUNITIES

“Greetings” from your new Director of Volunteers. SGS is buzzing with activity and we need your help! I’ve composed this list of volunteer opportunities to share with you.

Call for Interested Candidates for SGS Election 2018-2019

The SGS April election is near and there are two open Board of Directors positions:

  • The Director of Education establishes and leads the Education Committee (program planning) of three (3) to five (5) SGS members. The goal is to schedule at least six educational programs per month, including speakers on specific topics of interest to genealogists, panel discussions, educational classes, including a series of beginning genealogy research classes at least twice a year.

  • The Library Director, manages the library and makes available to researchers the society’s collection of genealogical resources.

Both positions require you attend the monthly board meeting. The outgoing Directors are available to discuss the responsibilities of their respective position with you. You may contact  Karin (education) or Ann (library) directly with any questions:
education@seattlegenealogicalsociety.org
library@seattlegenealogicalsociety.org

Call for Members of the SGS Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee solicits candidates for the annual election each spring. We need help with our current search and to fill next year’s Nominating Committee members.

If you are interested in any of these open positions or have a question, you may contact nominations@seattlegenealogicalsociety.org , contact a current board member, or call the SGS phone number 206-522-8658 and leave a message.

Call for Indexing Volunteers 

SGS is ready to launch the indexing project for the VFW cards we have added to our collection! This is something members can do online, from home. Whenever you have a few moments, or more, pull up a card on the computer, index it, and submit your transcription. Training will be provided with the first class scheduled for Wednesday, February 21st.

Ann Wright has prepared a detailed press release for this indexing project.  Read it here: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/2b76c2acbc8531a2e530e3d9c/files/289f9cb3-11a6-4113-998c-4ba36017a0d6/SGS_VFW_Index_Proj.pdf

If you have any questions on the project,  Ann may be contacted at :  library@seattlegenealogicalsociety.org 

Call for Mailing Party Volunteers

  • Election mailing on March 30th (470 pieces) – Due April 1st
  • Membership mailing on April 27th (600 pieces) –  Due May 1st
  • Spring Seminar mailing in mid to late March (900 pieces) – Due early April

Call for SGS Booth Volunteers

  • Five volunteers are still needed to staff the SGS Booth, pass out brochures, and answer questions at the Seattle Center’s Irish Week Festival on Saturday, March 17 & Sunday, March 18.  If you can help on either day, please contact Jean Roth at 206 782-2629 or jeanaroth@juno.com
  • Two volunteers needed to set up screen and projector on Friday evening, May 18, and take them down after the Spring Seminar, May 19.

Ongoing Need

  • Four Desk Volunteers needed! SGS Desk Volunteers work at the library front desk assisting patrons, collecting membership dues, giving tours, etc. While we are most in need of volunteers for Fridays and Saturdays, volunteers for any day, Tuesday – Sunday, are also needed. The schedule is flexible – volunteer for one day a month, or one a week, or to fill in when needed. Training will be provided.

Whether you are interested in a one-time volunteer opportunity, or an ongoing role with SGS, we appreciate your contribution. If you have questions, feel free to contact me, Heidi Mair, Director of Volunteers at volunteers@seattlegenealogicalsociety.org

I am at the SGS library most Tuesdays from 1 pm – 3 pm. Check with me in advance and we’ll set up a time to meet.

Again, thank you for your support to make the Seattle Genealogical Society a continued success!

SAVE THE DATE
SEATTLE’S 2018 IRISH FESTIVAL,
Seattle Center Armory,
Seattle, WA
Saturday and Sunday, March 17 & 18, 2018
FREE admission both days

This year the festival is actually on St Patrick’s Day.  How fun will that be!  More info :
http://irishclub.org/irish-festival-seattle/

IRISH GENEALOGY SEMINAR,
Seattle Center Armory,
Seattle, WA
Sunday, March 18, 2018
9:30AM – 6:00PM  

See the feature article about this event in this issue of the eNews!  You won’t want to miss speakers Finton Mullan and Gillian Hunt from the Ulster Historical Foundation, Belfast.  Registration and more details at :

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/irish-genealogy-seminar-tickets-42301967323?utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=new_event_email&utm_term=viewmyevent_button

Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State,
LDS Factoria Building,
4200 124th Ave SE,
Bellevue, WA
Monday, March 12, 2018
Doors open at 6:30 PM

JGSWA proudly presents  “Hidden Ones: A Veil of Memories” with Marcia Fine. If you’d like to bring any of her books along with you, Ms. Fine will be happy to autograph them.  Presentation will start promptly at 7:15 PM.  All are welcome to attend this free genealogy event.

          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. Note there will be no Irish or German Interest Group meeting in March due to the Irish Week festivities that same weekend.

FEBRUARY

Saturday, February 17, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm, Irish SIG, with Jean Roth
Saturday, February 17, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm, German SIG, with Jean Roth

Sunday, February 18, 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Norwegian Webinar, with Liv Birgit Christensen

MARCH 1-15th

Saturday, March 3, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm, Family Tree Interest Group, Lou Daly, leader of this special interest group exploring all the features of the tool Family Tree on FamilySearch.org

Saturday, March 10, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, SGS Membership Meeting & Second Saturday Speaker Series, a short SGS business meeting will be followed by Claudia Breland presenting “Finding and Using Historic Newspapers”

Saturday, March 17, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, “Washington at War:  The Evergreen State in World War I”, presenter is Lorraine McConaghy, public historian, Humanities Speakers Bureau Program of Washington State

Saturday, March 31, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm, DNA SIG, this group meets at the Wedgwood Presbyterian Church, 8008 35th Ave NE, Seattle. Co-chaired by Cary Bright and Herb McDaniel. For more information contact SGSDNASIG@gmail 

Puget Sound Genealogical Society February Meeting

by Charles Hansen

 

Puget Sound Genealogical Society

Wednesday, Feb 28, 1-2 p.m.
Class will be held at Kitsap Regional Library 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton
SOLDIERS, SPIES & FARM WIVES:ha
THE CHANGING ROLES FOR WOMEN DURING THE CIVIL WAR
with Jill Morelli: Learn about the roles of women before the war, the
roles they accepted during the war, and the legacy of the Civil War.
Registration not required.
Jackie Horton, Publicity Chairperson