Seattle Genealogical Society May 2024

by Charles Hansen

stock cemetery photo Scott Dressel / Unsplash; all others Library of Congress


 PRIVATE TOUR OF HISTORIC CEMETERIES TO BE LED BY FOUNDER OF CIVIL WAR SEATTLE

This walking tour of two of Seattle’s most historic cemeteries will explore the diverse and extensive historical connections between Seattle and the American Civil War. Thousands of veterans of the conflict migrated to Washington State in the decades following the war. They became a vital part of Seattle’s formative era. Join Civil War Seattle’s Richard Heisler as he shares their stories from the battlefields of the Civil War to the shores of Puget Sound. Important historical connections abound between local history and some of the nation’s most pivotal events. Gain historic context and “meet” some of Seattle’s Civil War veterans!

This 2-hour outdoor walking tour will be Saturday, June 1 at 2:30 p.m. Cost is $25 for SGS members and $30 for non-members. It is limited to 20 people so RSVP today.

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GOT A UNION CIVIL WAR VET IN YOUR FAMILY?

Commemorate their service with this GAR fillable form. This is one of many free resources the Library of Congress provides.

LEND A HAND: HELP PLAN FUTURE FIELD TRIPS

Would you like to join other SGS members to create a field trip schedule for the next year? Can you help “host” the resulting field trips? Members have asked for more local field trips to archives, libraries, museums and cemeteries. Help others understand unique locations for genealogical research and gain historical context. Reply to vicepresident@seagensoc.org if interested.RELATIVES OF 1924 AIR CORP FLIERS FOUND,
THANKS TO SGS VOLUNTEERS

In 1924, eight Army Air Corps fliers lifted off from Sand Point Airfield to embark on a 175-day journey to circumnavigate the world. As part of their planned celebration in recognition of this amazing feat, the Friends of Magnuson Park wanted to invite living relatives of the eight fliers and needed help. Would SGS be able to assist? Of course! Four intrepid SGS members, Carol Jenner, Karen Knudson, Shirley Mouer, and Karen Portzer rose to the challenge and SGS successfully delivered contact information for numerous living relatives of all eight fliers. Beginning September 26, 2024, Magnuson Park will be the site of a multi-day centennial celebration. To learn more about the 1924 flight and planned events, visit the Friends of Magnuson Park website and click on the First World Flight Centennial. 

On behalf of SGS and the Friends of Magnuson Park, a big thank you to the four SGS members for volunteering their time and research expertise with this 1924 Fliers project. JUNE eNEWS WILL COME OUT JUNE 4

Look for eNews a couple days later than usual next month. Submit material for the June eNews no later than Sunday night, June 2.

SAVE THE DATEOlympia Genealogical Society Celebrates 50th Year
Saturday May 18, 2024, 1:00-3:30 p.m.

The kick-off party for OGS’s year-long celebration will be held at the Capital Vision Christian Church, 1775 Yew Avenue NE, Olympia, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. There will be a short presentation about OGS’s origins followed by an open Q&A period. Scrapbooks documenting the OGS history will be available for review, and a video diary of OGS pictures and documents will be shown before and after the oral presentation. The event is free and open to the public; refreshments will be served.


Spring Virtual Classes
Fiske Genealogical Library
Wednesdays 10:00 a.m.-noon

Join the Fiske’s free virtual classes.

  • May 1: “Bagging a Live One: Reverse Genealogy in Action” with Mary Roddy 
  • May 8: “Becoming the Ancestor” with Beth Swartz
  • May 15: “Across the Pond to Scotland” with Winona Laird
  • May 22: “Disaster Proofing Your Research” with Sara Cochran
  • May 29: “Pruning Your Family Tree” with Jenny Hansen

For further information see the Fiske website.SGS CALENDAR OF EVENTSGood Shepherd Center, Suite 302
4649 Sunnyside Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
206 522-8658Hours :  Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday   
** 10:00 a.m .- 3:00 p.m. **  Always check the SGS Website Calendar of Events for the meeting links, registration, or for last minute updates or changes to the schedule. Be advised you may need to register in advance to join a meeting.   All times listed are Pacific Time unless otherwise notedWednesday, May 1, 2024, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.,  Pacific Northwest Interest Group (Virtual)  (Special Interest Groups), Topics this month: 1. Short history of Oregon Territory, 2. Oregon and Washington State Archives, 3. Oregon and Washington State Libraries. 

Register on the SGS website.

Sunday, May 5, 2024, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., DNA Workshop SIG, Message SGSDNASIG@gmail.com to join.Monday, May 6, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists.

Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., MAC Computer SIG,  Jointly sponsored by SGS and Fiske. Meetings address topics and resources for Macintosh (Apple) computers and the Reunion genealogy software program. A link to login will be sent to the MAC SIG email list. If you would like to join, send an email to macusersig@seagensoc.org to be added to the email list. 

Monday, May 13, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.,  Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Tech Tuesday (Virtual), informal consultation time on DNA, genealogy software, or genealogy-related technical issues. All are welcome. No appointment necessary. Bring us your problem; we’ll try to help.

Monday, May 20, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists.

Monday, May 27, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists.

Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Tech Tuesday (Virtual), informal consultation time on DNA, genealogy software, or genealogy-related technical issues. All are welcome. No appointment necessary. Bring us your problem; we’ll try to help.

Saturday, June 1, 2024, 1:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., General Membership Meeting  (Virtual or at the SGS library), Update on SGS election and summary of results of the recent survey. To view in person at the library, register here. To view from home online register here.

Sunday, June 2, 2024, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., DNA Workshop, with Cary Bright, Craig Gowens and Michelle Carroll. Contact Cary Bright at SGSDNASIG@gmail.com to join.

Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.,  Pacific Northwest Interest Group (Virtual)  (Special Interest Groups), Share information and discuss Pacific Northwest genealogical research.  This new SGS-sponsored special interest group meets monthly on the first Wednesday of the month. 

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Italian Interest Group of the Eastside Genealogical Society First American Saint

by Charles Hansen
18-May-2024 Meeting
Welcome to Italian Genealogy Let’s explore the world of Italian genealogy together, one person at a time.
                          ZOOM Meeting Topic:        St. Cabrini:
                          First Italian-American Saint and her Influence  on the world including Seattle
When:              18-May-2024, Saturday
Time:               1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (PST)
(Italea Rediscover your Italian origins – Official travel promotion program of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini was the Italian-born founder of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart and the first United States citizen to be canonized. She was born on July 15, 1850, in Sant’Angelo Lodigiano, Lombardy, Italy, and died on December 22, 1917, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. She was canonized on July 7, 1946, and her feast day is November 13. Cabrini was sent to the United States by Pope Leo XIII and spent the rest of her life working with Italian immigrants, particularly in New York City and Chicago.
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Eastside Genealogy Group – Italian Interest Group 2410 East Helen Street, Seattle WA, United States of America

Heritage Quest Research Library Newspaper Research

by Charles Hansen
Newspaper Research or “That’s My Family.”   So, why do we need to research in newspapers?  Why look for them? How do we find them?
Judy will help us answer all these questions.  We will learn how to find vital statistics, death notices, obituaries, marriage notices, local news and more, all in the NEWSPAPER. 
And she won’t forget to help us find these valuable resources themselves.  Taught by our very own Judy Line
Judy has been doing genealogy for over 30 years.  She has completed formal education programs, and holds several certificates for genealogy from the NIGS and Boston University. Judy is our resident DNA specialist.  When: May 2, 2024
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: ZOOM 
Limited space in-person
Cost: $20 member
          $25 non-member Sign up: www.hqrl.com
Go to the hqrl.com and click on the HQRL Store
Be sure to sign in as a member to receive the discount. Did You Know?
We are OPEN in our new location and would love to see you.  If you’re interested in taking a tour of the new location, just give us a call. If you are a Genealogy Society and would like to bring your group in, let us know and we’ll set a date and time. 
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Jefferson County Genealogical Seminar 40th Anniversary Celebration

by Charles Hansen
JCGS 40th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, May 11, 2024 @ 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Hybrid Meeting: Attend online via Zoom or in-person at the Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road, Chimacum, WA
Join us in marking our 40th Anniversary with a full-day event that includes live vendors, awards for long-term contributors, and – of course – cake! Guest speaker and internationally known genealogist Michelle Leonard will also be joining us live from Scotland for two presentations.
Registration is required. Please CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Registration deadline: May 5, 2024. $25 for Non-Members (includes an individual one-year membership) Free for Members but you must register
To register and you are not a member, complete the registration form and submit payment via the following options: PayPal via JCGS website (https://wajcgs.org/jcgs-40th-anniversary/) Mail a check to: JCGS Class, PO Box 627, Port Townsend, WA 98368 (please allow five business days for mail delivery)
If you are a JCGS member, attendance is free, but you MUST register by completing the registration form.
A Zoom link will be sent to registrants on May 8, 2024. For those planning to attend in person, the doors to the Tri-Area will open at 9:30 a.m. to allow you to sign in, get a name tag, grab some coffee or tea, and find a seat. You will have an opportunity to meet and mingle with old friends (and perhaps make some new ones!) and fellow genealogists in the large meeting room until the first presentation begins at 10 a.m. We will have a short break between the two presentations.
First Presentation: Begins at 10 a.m.
Tools for Researching Your English and Scottish Ancestors
Second Presentation: Begins at 11:30 a.m.
Case Studies: Solving Ancestor Mysteries with Help from DNA
Michelle Leonard is a Scottish professional genealogist and expert DNA detective. She runs her own genealogy and DNA consultancy business, Genes & Genealogy, and specializes in DNA Detective work, particularly the solving of adoption, unknown parentage, and all manner of ancestor mysteries. She is a regular speaker at major genealogy events such as RootsTech, The Genealogy Show, Family Tree Live, Back to Our Past, and Who Do You Think You Are? She co-authored Tracing Your Ancestors Using DNA: A Guide for Family Historians, published in 2019.


Olympia Genealogical Society Celebrates 50 Years

by Charles Hansen

PO Box 1313

Olympia WA 98507-1313

https://olygensoc.org

OLYMPIA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY CELEBRATES 50TH YEAR PROVIDING SERVICES TO SOUTH SOUND AREA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM

THE OLYMPIA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

Contact

Anthony Carter, OGS President

PH 360-561-2727 or president@olygensoc.org

The Olympia Genealogical Society, formed in 1974, is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a kick-off party on Saturday, May 18, 2024

OLYMPIA – The Olympia Genealogical Society (OGS) is announcing the start of a year-long celebration of its 50th Anniversary promoting the study of family and local histories, and assisting members, friends, and the South Puget Sound community on their genealogical journey.

The kick-off party for the celebration will be held at the Capital Vision Christian Church, 1775 Yew Avenue NE, Olympia on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. Two of our founding members, Alma Greenwood and Ann Olson, will give a short presentation about OGS’s origins followed by an open Q & A period.

Scrapbooks documenting the OGS history will be available for review, and a video diary of OGS pictures and documents will be shown before and after the oral presentation. The event is free and open to the public; refreshments will be served.

Digging Up Ancestors for 50 Years!

Anyone interested in becoming a member of OGS can get information at Olympia Genealogical Society – Membership (olygensoc.org)

Annual dues are just $30 per individual, $35 for a family, and $15 for students.

For new members joining between April 16 and August 31, 2024,

the remainder of the current membership year is included

with the next full year’s membership!

Let’s Talk About… Ulster Settlers Database

by Donna Phillips

 Likely you cannot read the faint print of this snip, so I  copied it for you. The important-est statement is this, to my mind: “historical data relating to the English and Scottish men and women who settled in Ulster in the period 1609-1641…”   Those are/were what we’ve come to understand as the Scots-Irish! Those hard-to-find-hard-to-trace rascals who came to the colonies and happily settled on the frontier away from anything of “officialdom.” 

My hubby’s Phillips line is Scots-Irish and I’ve had minimal success with it. Bet you’re in that rowboat with me, eh? I’m going to have a great time clicking around on this website/database……… and, if you Google “Ulster Settlers” several parallel websites pop up, offering more insight, knowledge and information to you! Hooray!

The Ulster Settlers Database, an exciting biographical and historical resource, is now available to researchers. Making innovative use of historical data relating to the English and Scottish men and women who settled in Ulster in the period c.1609-1641, the database is a searchable account of a community in flux.

The initial phase of the project was funded by the Royal Irish Academy through the Hunter Digital Fellowship. Beginning in early 2022, the project was co-hosted by the Institute of Irish Studies at Queens University Belfast and Maynooth University’s Arts and Humanities Institute. 

Taking on the challenges involved in working with incomplete biographical data, this project models existing data into life events and then digitally links all these related events to reconstruct a searchable prosopography or biographical map of the entire settler cohort. 

The Ulster Settlers database is available to search here: https://ulster-settlers.clericus.ie/

By the by, never say “Scotch-Irish.” David Rencher, CEO of the FamilySearch Library reminds us “that Scotch is a drink.”