Sandpoint Idaho 2015 Family History Fair.
Our theme this year is
STRENGTHENING OUR FAMILY THROUGH FAMILY HISTORY
DATE: March 14
TIME: 9am-3pm
LOCATION: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints – Sandpoint, Idaho (across from the fair grounds)
COST – FREE
Everyone is invited! Please bring your family, friends, neighbors, children, grandparents, EVERYONE. Dress is casual.
This is not just for genealogist but for everyone to learn ideas on how they can strengthen their family through learning about their family. We will have a variety of booths to give you ideas on what you can do in family history. We also have a Guest Teacher who will present 3 classes FREE.Lunch and snacks will be provided throughout the day. COME AND JOIN US for a day of fun and ideas.
GUEST TEACHER – Stacy Julian (www.bigpictureclasses.com) – Awesome teacher!
11-12 – Creating and Preserving Family Traditions and Memories
12-1 – Journals/Pictures Made Easy and Fun
1-2 – (repeat class) Creating and Preserving Family Traditions and Memories
FAIR BOOTHS –
PHOTO – Come get your family picture taken in old fashioned clothes (FREE – Take your picture home with you!)
FAMILY HOME EVENING – Get Family Home Evening ideas on how your family can share the love of their ancestors and each other through Family History.
PHOTO SHARING – Learn some basics about photo editing and putting your photos in Family Tree
TElL A STORY – Journal writing, putting stories on Family Search, and lots more.
DEATH RECORDS – Learn some basic research tools using death records.
MILITARY RECORDS – REMEMBERING THOSE WHO SERVED – Learn how to search for ancestors who served in the military.
INDEXING – Join in on a World Wide Service Project – easy and helpful to all. Learn how to help index some of the vast genealogical record collections recorded by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The information from these records are available to everyone free of charge.
SEARCH FOR YOUR FAMILY – Come into the Family History Center for some one-on-one assistance from experienced staff in searching for your family using some wonderful programs available online.
VIDEOS FROM ROOTS TECH – Every year Roots Tech presents wonderful teaching information at their tech seminars. We will present several topics in video format of some exciting and informative lessons that will assist you in your research.
9:30-10:30 Family History on the Go, Rhonna Farrer
& Crystal Beutler
10:45-11:45 6 Steps to Choreograph Your Research Across
the Internet, Janet Hovorka
12:30-1:30 Personal History Triage: How to Tell the Best Ten Stories
of your Life, Alison Taylor
1:45-2:45 Getting the Most from Ancestry, Crista Cowan,
Amy Johnson Crow, and Juliana Szucs
FREE LUNCH – Served from 11am-2pm (Soup, rolls, cookies, and drink) – Refreshments 9-3.
COME JOIN US!
For questions or more information send us an email – FHCsandpointSTAKE@gmail.com.
The Kelowna & District Genealogical Society announces:
Brush up your Skills and Learn How to Research Your Family History the RIGHT Way!
This is a workshop for ALL skill levels but Especially for Beginners:
If you are just starting out on the family history journey this all-day workshop is for you! Come away feeling confident and gain new skills that will help you to be an effective and successful researcher.
This workshop is also recommended for those who have been researching for some time but would like to hone their skills and learn new ways of approaching old problems.
Brenda is a writer and researcher residing Maple Ridge, BC. Presently, she serves as Chair of the Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission and is a founding member of the Maple Ridge Family History Group. Brenda was on the BC Historical Federation’s Publications Committee and Education Committees from 2005 to 2013. She presents research methodology programs for libraries, museums and archives, family history societies and other interested groups. Brenda has developed two workshop series for the Cloverdale Genealogy Collection of Surrey Libraries. Brenda has spoken at several KDGS Conferences, in additions to many other events, and is well-regarded for her expertise and presentation style. She is a “mother hen” to fledgling genealogists, as well as being a mentor to more advanced researchers.
$40 (includes four workshops listed below, refreshments & handouts); $35 KDGS Members
$12 – One-on-one Consultation with Brenda; $10 KDGS Members
Okanagan College “E” Building (Centre for Learning); Rooms E310 (Workshops & Sales Tables) & E309 (Consultations)
Free Parking available adjacent to the E Building; enter through main doors, take elevator or stairs to the 3rd Floor
9:00am – 10:00am:
Shop at the BC Genealogical Society’s Boutique for Books and Supplies
Shop at the KDGS Archival Supplies Table
Brenda will help you with specific research problems. You must register separately for a consultation and limit your time to one problem/question. All who register (even if you don’t have a problem to share) get to sit in and listen to Brenda’s advice – learn from the expert! ADD-ON PRICING
10:00am – 12:15pm: Where do we start? What tools do we need? Where do we look? Are we on the right path? Join Brenda in exploring the methodology for launching a family history research project. Participants receive a starter workbook and other materials to guide their first steps on this popular self-development path. As the paper and web site visits accumulate, the frustration deepens. A tidy workspace, a research log, and coherent files support the family historian’s search for ancestors. Learn to create tools for organizing research activities and results.
12:15pm – 1:30pm: LUNCH ON OWN – many local restaurants to choose from or bring a bagged lunch
1:30pm – 3:45pm:
Who said that? Under what circumstances? Family historians know we need to cite sources, but many of us need training to do it well. Learn why and how to document your family history reports. This presentation demystifies the process. Are you up against the wall, or lost in a deep, dark forest of your family’s making? Consider the possibility that the research problem you have encountered can be solved by a range of family history research techniques.
3:45pm – 4:15pm: Time to shop and chat with Brenda Please fill in and email or give to Claire Smith-Burns, librarian@kdgs.ca; you may remit your payment (cheque made out to KDGS or cash) to Claire Smith-Burns; or you may bring your payment to the Workshop on April 11th):
Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________ Email:__________________________________________________________KDGS No.:___________
Workshop Only: $40 Non-Member ______ ____ $35 KDGS Member ________________
Consultation with Brenda Smith: $12 Non-Member ___________ $10 KDGS Member _______________
WIGS meets the second Tuesday of each month, September thru June at 1:00 PM in the fire station at 2720 Heller Road, Oak Harbor, Washington.
March 10, 2015. We will have Laura Sparr as our speaker; the subject will be preparing and using research logs. She is one of the most knowledgeable and enjoyable of our speakers.
The Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society (BIGS) will meet Friday, March 20, in the Bainbridge Island Public Library Meeting Room from 10:00 AM until noon. The topic will be, “Mapping an Ancestor,” presented by Janet O’Conor Camarata, Association of Professional Genealogists, who will demonstrate
using geography and maps in research to provide visual clues to help answer questions about where, how far, and what is nearby, to learn more about our ancestors. Learn about the George E. Curry family of Ohio and Kansas and how maps focused the research, located property, identified lost place names, solved a family mystery, and identified jurisdictions to write for records.
Thank you!
Sylvia H. Nelson
Publicity and PR Director, Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society
Note the phone number for Quality Inn is
(509) 925-9800
Here are some odd cause of death notes that I found quoted from the New Athens Journal for 19 July 1940, and found in the St. Clair Genealogical Society Quarterly in 1995. These were “real” quotes from “real” records:
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Did you know that you can sign up for a free electronic monthly newsletter from the History & Genealogy Department of the St.Louis County Library? Log on to www.slcl.org/pastports (Note: PASTport not PASSport.) Having news and notes about this great mid-western library would be good if you have ancestor hunting to do in Missouri (or environs) and especially if you plan to attend the NGS conference in St.Charles in May and to do some local research while you’re there. When you click to www.slcl.org/pastports, scroll down to the green box labeled “get library updates to your email.” Click the envelope icon and follow the directions. You can access past issues too.
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Not living in Texas, or other Southern states, where fire ants are known and feared, I never thought much about these little pests. And they are little. Even their ant hills look rather innocent. But look closely at my foot after ten days and you can still see the itchy red bumps. They are obviously no joke! Now I understand why my friends in Florida warned me not to go barefoot!
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Everybody’s talking and touting Google as well they should for it’s a wonderful tool. And we keep being told that Google is adding new tools all the time. How to stay updated? One way is to click to Wikipedia and type in “list of Google products.” Since Google Search is a web search engine it receives over 3 billion search queries per day. We ought to learn how to best do that searching.
A Google tip that I learned at RootsTech: “Post the physical address of an ancestor’s home and when the house goes up for sale, you can take a virtual tour.” What a cool idea.
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Do you think history matters? I think so and I’ll bet you do too. From the Historical Society of Baltimore County I read a post about this very topic. Posted back in October 2014, Justin Albright traveled around Baltimore County asking locals in the community is they think history matters. The purpose of this exercise was to allow the organization (HSBC) the opportunity to gauge public interest. Not surprising that the great majority of answers was positive; yes, history does matter. What would you have answered if these questions had been put to you: “Do you think history matters? In your opinion, why does history matter?
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Jim Andrews lives in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and recently shared information about his specialty services: He repairs old Bibles and other precious books from all over the U.S. and Canada. His website shows examples of some of his work. If you’re needing this kind of service, click to www.GBBookMan.biz. Or email a question to bookman.gbwi@gmail.com. If you do use his service, please give us some feedback.
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In the Jan-Mar 2015 issue of the NGS Magazine, James Ison, AG, CG, shared an article on “Using FamilySearch to Solve Genealogical Problems: 15 Tips.” You might want to access this publication (which you receive with NGS membership) for yourself but the titles of his tips were: (1) Use Life Event & Relationship Filters; (2) Use Residence & Restrict by Records; (3) Use Wild Cards *; (4) Use Wild Cards ?; (5) Search by first name only; (6) Use parent-only searching; (7) Finding married names; (8) Use the source film number; (9) Know the online collections that relate specifically to your research; (10) Browsing can be a blast; (11) Using partner sites; (12) Sign in, no tricks; (13) Find, Search, & Source from the Family Tree; (14) Give back, be an indexer; (15) Give feedback.
FamilySearch has been, is and will continue to be one of the major players in genealogical research. Family Tree, part of FamilySearch, is aiming to connect everybody’s family into one big tree. Whether you like that idea or not, the idea of sharing and collaborating will bring answers to our brickwalls. The better we understand FamilySearch the better the results will be for us.
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I’ll finish today with something fun to perhaps try for your Easter dinner: Arroz Con Coco, or Rice with Coconut. You can Google all sorts of recipes but cook white rice in coconut milk, add sugar (brown or white) to taste, raisins optional , and top with toasted coconut. We enjoyed this in Puerto Rico and as it’s soooooo easy to make, it’s become a favorite.
“Extra! Extra! I Found It In the Newspaper!”
Whitman County Genealogical Society (Pullman, Washington) is hosting a seminar featuring Janet Camarata and Winona Laird from Genealogy Training Center.
Winona will teach us how to access a variety of historical newspapers to see your ancestors as part of a larger community. Newspaper records include announcements, obituaries, anniversaries, legal notices, letters to the editor, social columns filled with personal news of the daily experiences and lives of your family and their neighbors. Winona has been doing genealogy for over 60 years. When she retired she became a Professional Genealogist. She is a member of Association of Professional Genealogists, National Genealogical Society, and Federation of Genealogy Societies. & “Timelines, Chronologies, and Collateral Lines”
Janet will show how to use a variety of methods to better understand the lives of our ancestors. One method is the use of timelines and/or chronologies to summarize a person’s life, demonstrate how lives interconnect, point out problems and areas for further research, and help in writing a memoir, family history or obituary. Janet is currently President of South King County Genealogical Society (SKCGS). She is a seminar presenter and trainer in genealogy societies across Washington and her specialties are Teaching and Lecturing on genealogy.
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2015 Time: 09:00 am-12:30 pm Lunch: 12:30 pm-1:00 pm
Place: Holiday Inn Express meeting room, 1190 SE Bishop Blvd. Pullman WA (near the intersection of SE Klemgard St.)
Cost: Pre-Registration, by March 20: $30.00 and includes a taco bar lunch catered by Taco Del Mar Registration, after March 20 or at the door: $35.00 without lunch Morning refreshments will be provided. If you have any questions or need more information contact President, Sue Kreikemeier at: aerocraft@completebbs.com or 509-635-1303
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REGISTRATION FORM:
Name: ___________________________________ Email: ___________________________________
Phone: _________________
Make checks payable to W.C.G.S and send to: WCGS, P.O. Box 393, Pullman, WA 99163 For planning purposes, please have pre-registrations in by March 20.
The Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society (BIGS) will meet
Friday, March 20 — (date change)
in the Bainbridge Island Public Library Meeting Room from 10:00 AM until noon. The topic will be, “Mapping an Ancestor,” presented by Janet O’Conor Camarata, Association of Professional Genealogists, who will demonstrate using geography and maps in research to provide visual clues to help answer questions about where, how far, and what is nearby, to learn more about our ancestors. Learn about the George E. Curry family of Ohio and Kansas and how maps focused the research, located property, identified lost place names, solved a family mystery, and identified jurisdictions to write for records. Free to members, a $5.00 donation is suggested for nonmembers. For more information go to www.bigenealogy.org, or call 206-842-4978. BIGS is a 501c(3) non-profit organization.
Thank you!
Sylvia H. Nelson
Publicity and PR Director
Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society
Since 2003, the Washington State Genealogical Society has recognized more than 400 outstanding volunteers, 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 weeks, you will be introduced to each of the 2014 award recipients and learn why they received the 2014 WSGS Outstanding Volunteer Award.
Today we’re introducing Lois M. LeBlonde of Anacortes, Washington, who was nominated by the Skagit Valley Genealogical Society (SVGS). She was recognized for her exceptional and consistent leader¬ship, knowledge, and volunteer efforts toward the goals and operation of the Skagit Valley Genealogical Society.
Lois LeBlonde
Ms. LeBlonde has been a member of the SVGS board of directors for the past four years and has served as the society’s treasurer for the past three and one-half years. She has maintained the financial records, including deposits and expenses, as well as separate recorded categories of funds for activities of SVGS, all of which are controlled by a strict budget. She most recently maintained a separate accounting of funds received during an unbudgeted society seminar.
Ms. LeBlonde has been a mentor for multiple high school students for the ROOTS project sponsored by SVGS and the Burlington Public Library under the auspices of a Paul Allen Foundation grant, supporting SVGS’s goal for community education.
Ms. LeBlonde has been an outstanding, dedicated volunteer, and she richly deserved being a recipient of a 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, Recognition Chair, at Roxanne@thekeeffes.com.