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Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Researching Scottish Ancestors
Please note the date:
The first weekend in September (9/5) falls on the Labor Day weekend,
so the EWGS meeting will be the following Saturday (9/12)
Date: September 12, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM to 03:00 PM
Doors Open at 12:30 p.m. for social time Program/meeting starts promptly at 1:00 p.m.
Location: THE HIVE 2904 E Sprague (door code: 985426#)
HYBRID MEETING: IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM
Zoom Link and Program Handouts will be on the website the day prior to the presentation. (EWGSi.org)
Researching Scottish Ancestors: Civil and Parish Records in Scotland
presented by Melanie McComb
Researching civil registrations and church records of births/baptisms, marriages, and deaths is often the first thing that family historians do when they learn they have ancestry in Scotland. In this lecture, our expert reviews what information is provided in each record type and how to locate and access these resources.
The EWGS Auction is fast approaching. It will be at the Fall Seminar on 10/3/26
More info on the auction to come later this week
If you have any donations for the auction, please bring them to the September Meeting.
Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Dragons?
Dragons?
Please Join us to learn more about Wales Research.
Date: June 06, 2026
Time: 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: The Hive (Door Code: 985426#)
Zoom Link and Class Handouts will be available on the website the day prior to this event. EWGSi.org
Cymru & Dragons
Speaker: Donna Potter Phillips
Nearly two million Americans today claim some Welsh ancestry….. are you among them?
Donna’s program will tweak your Welsh beak to learn about the history, culture and research resources for Cymru descendants.
(That’s the ancient name for Wales.)
Cookies Coffee Free Stuff Raffles $50-50$
Bring any items you’d like to donate to the Fall Auction.
Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Germans From Russia
Germans From Russia
Date: May 02, 2026
Time: 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM (Doors Open at 12:30)
Zoom link and Lecture handouts will be available on the website the day prior to the event. EWGSi.org
Please print your handouts at home.
Location: The Hive (Door Code: 985426#)
Germans From Russia
Speaker: Richard Scheuerman
’WILL BE GLAD TO MEET’—The Germans from Russia-CIS Archives & Genealogical Records Project” • explores the origins of a remarkable historical records research project that took place in the wake of the Cold War. The effort, which began in 1990 and has continued in various forms ever since, involved building relationships of trust between members of the US-based American Historical Society of Germans from Russia and historians and archivists in the Soviet Union and later Russian Federation and Ukraine. • By 1994 the work had yielded approximately 10,000 pages of documents related to Germans from Russia family records, settlement, colonial development, and emigration to North and South America.
Cookies and Coffee
Raffles
$50/50$
Free Table
Eastern Washington Genealogical Society America at 250 Spring Seminar
Registration is required (see information below)
Scholarships are available
(more information about scholarships will be sent to you shortly)
Date: April 04, 2026
Time: 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Location: South Side Senior and Community Center
3151 E 27th Ave Spokane
DOORS OPEN AT 8:30 A.M.
David Allen Lambert- Friend or Foe?
• Nearly 250 years ago, America declared its independence from the British Empire, changing the course of history. While many took up the cause and supported revolution, others remained loyal to the British government—turning friends into foes and pitting neighbor against neighbor. • In this lecture, Chief Genealogist David Allen Lambert will discuss how to research your colonial ancestors and determine if—and how—they may have served the cause of the American Revolution.
Stan Wills- Flags, Uniforms & Weapons: The Making of a Revolution
This is a presentation you don’t want to miss! Stan will have actual-in-person items to see and touch.
Dolly Webb- The Rest of the Story: An Exploration of the Loyalist Perspective
A challenge to the traditional ‘traitor’ narrative by examining how Loyalists—driven by a sophisticated ideology of constitutional restraint and fear of mob rule—sought to preserve the benefits of the British Empire while navigating the chaos of a civil war. We will explore the diverse makeup of the Loyalist population, ranging from enslaved individuals seeking freedom to Native Americans protecting land claims, to demonstrate that loyalty to the Crown was often a choice for survival . Then there were the Quakers and “fence sitters” caught in the middle of a revolution not of their choosing.
Registration is required
Please register on the EWGSi.org website
$40 (lunch included) for EWGS members
$50 (lunch included) for non-members
$20 for zoomers
Deadline to register is March 31st
. NO REFUNDS AFTER MARCH 31st
. IF you pay by check: Please include your email address so we can contact you and provide any handouts for this event.
Deadline if you pay by check is March 27th
. EWGS yearly Book Sale
Door Prizes
Quilt Raffle: Quilt created by EWGS members especially for America 250
Other Freebies just for attendees.
Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Finding Irish Origins
Please Join Us for
Using U.S. Records to Find Irish Immigrant Origins
A presentation by Pamela Holland
Pam will help us with
• Discovering an Irish ancestor’s place of origin in Ireland is a much sought-after goal.
• Successful research in Irish records first starts with thorough research in US records.
• Learn what sources to examine, identify overlooked records,
and explore strategies to locate that elusive Irish location for your ancestor.
Date: Saturday March 07, 2026
Time: 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: The Hive 2904 E Sprague, Spokane, WA 99202
Door Code: 985426#
Handouts and Zoom Link will be on the website the day prior to this event. EWGSi.org
DOORS OPEN AT 12:30 P.M.
Come Join Friends old and new.
Coffee Cookies Raffles $50/50$ Free Table
Please bring your book donations for the April Seminar Book Sale!
Eastern Washington Genealogical Society FamilySearch: Tools, Tricks, and Tech Connections
Plug In to FamilySearch: Tools, Tricks, and Tech Connections
Presented by our very own: Margie Beldin
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced researcher, you will learn new things today!
Margie will discuss Family Search tools and explore FamilySearch features and activities that you may not be aware of. Printable charts and research helpers, as well as games and interactive activities that make family history fun. You’ll discover new ways to research, share your findings, and involve your relatives of all ages.
Date: February 07, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: THE HIVE 2904 E Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA 99202
Zoom link and Program Handouts will be available on the website the day prior to the event. (EWGSi.org)
Raffles
$50/50$
Coffee and Cookies
Free Table
Please remember that EWGS Ways & Means is always accepting items for future
Book Sales and Auctions, so bring them with you!
Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Annual Volunteer Appreciation
Please come Celebrate Us!
Cookies…Coffee…Friends!!!
(due to the increasing cost of venues and catering, this year’s appreciation meeting will be held at The Hive)
Date: January 03, 2026
Time: 01:00 PM to 03:00 (Doors open at 12:30)
Location: THE HIVE E. 2904 Sprague Spokane, WA 99202
Hive door code: 985426#
Zoom Link will be on the EWGSi.org website prior to the meeting
ANNUAL VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
Please join us to recognize our hardworking volunteers!
Meet the new 2026 Board Members
and Recognize the outgoing 2025 Board members
Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Holiday Customs Around the World
EWGS Holiday Customs Around the World
Date: December 6th, 2025
Time: 12:30-3:00
Location: The Hive (Door Code for the Hive: 985426#)
Zoom Link will be available on the website the day of the event. (EWGSi.org)
Our members will present the customs of:
Kwanza, Jewish, Luxembourg, Germany, Belgium
Wear your best Holiday Outfit
Bring an unwrapped toy for the Toy Drive
You can still drop off toys by contacting:
Carol Anderson, Lynn Krogh, Lola McCreary, Jennilyn Weight
Bring a couple dozen cookies to share and bring your recipe too!
Your will head home with some delicious new recipes and treats.
Zip Locks will be provided by Dianne and her team.
Bring Cash for $50/50$ and for raffles
Be sure to bring some new items for the Genealogy Free Table
Y’All Better Be Good Before our Special Guest Arrives!
Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Christmas Around the World
Holiday Customs Around the World
Date: December 06, 2025
Time: 12:30 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: The Hive (Door code for the Hive: 985426#)
Zoom Link will be available on the website the day of the event. (Ewgsi.org)
We will hear about the customs of: Luxembourg, Germany, Belgium, Kwanza, Jewish.
And there will be a visit from someone very special!
Wear your Holiday Sweater, be it ugly or adorable.
Bring an unwrapped toy for the Toy Drive.
Or you may contact one of the drop off sites to deliver.
Lola-East
Carol-South
Jennilyn-North
Lynn-West
Cookies, Cookies, Cookies (And Coffee Too)
Please bring a couple dozen cookies to share, and be sure to bring the recipe
You will be going home with cookies for sure!
Zip locks will be provided by our Hospitality Team
Please remember some cash for $50/50$ and raffles.
Bring any items to add to Jeanne’s Genealogy Free Table