We’re delighted to introduce Photo Tagger, a free new feature on the MyHeritage mobile app that lets you easily tag multiple photos of the same individual in one go. Previously, tagging photos meant reviewing and tagging them one by one, which was time consuming. Photo Tagger makes organizing your family photos easier and accelerates your…
Legacy Special Interest Group Meeting Aug 2nd, 2022, 7:00 pm This week we will begin reviewing a medium length video done by Geoff that is free and available from the Help tab in Legacy by clicking to the QuickTip Videos icon. The direct link to the video is listed below its title: Timelines and Chronologies…
Save the date and register soon.Early Bird Registration until August 15, 2022HQRL Members $30 Non-Members $40August 16, 2022, to October 15, 2022HQRL Members $50 Non-Members $50ZOOMSessions begin at 9:00 AM We are offering limited in-person availability.Please contact HQRL if you need this accommodation as space is limited. Richard G. (Rick) Sayre, CG®, CGL℠,…
by Donna Phillips We recognize them anywhere: Carnegie Libraries. Seemingly, every city has one….or more. Some 43 were built in Washington State; 32 are still standing and 14 are still used as libraries. We think of Andrew Carnegie as a self-made millionaire and philanthropist, and he certainly was. But did you know he obtained most of…
The Historical Records Project (HRP) for the Washington State Archives has been around for a while. Millions of records have already been transcribed and indexed, which makes them easily accessible to researchers and genealogists. But countless records still need to be done. Volunteers are the lifeline for this project. So that’s where you come in! Scribe is the online application for…
Kathryn Devine (she/her),Reference/Genealogy Librarian Washington State Library | Office of the Secretary of State I’m sending out this survey regarding interest in potential Digital Genealogy Options from the Washington State Library. Feel free to forward the link to anyone interested in Washington State Library genealogy services. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DigitalGenealogy. The survey will be available through August 15.
by Donna Phillips Born in 1924 and approaching his 100th birthday, I’d bet that many of us have had the privilege of sitting at his feet and learning from the best historian/genealogist there is (my opinion!). Author of dozens of books, many on specific state-genealogy, I’d also bet that we’ve had and learned from those text…
Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Legacy Special Interest Group Meeting July 19th, 2022, 7:00 pm This week we will be continuing 1 long video done by Geoff that is free and available from the Help tab in Legacy by clicking to the QuickTip Videos icon. The direct link to the video is listed below its…
Jill Morelli, CG is a writer, lecturer and co-founder of Applied Genealogy Institute, providing practicum-based educational opportunities for intermediate and advanced genealogists. In 2017, she founded the Certification Discussion Group, an online series discussing her certification journey, which demystifies the process for applicants and other interested individuals. She lectures nationally and has written articles for National…
MyHeritage DNA kits are now on sale at 50% off the regular price! This low price is a great opportunity for anyone who hasn’t purchased a MyHeritage DNA kit yet to do so. This special discount will only be available through July 17, so be sure to take advantage now and spread the word so…
