Pioneering Life of Peter Kirk founder of Kirkland

When: Friday, December 2, 2022 from 12:30 to 2:30 pm PT Zoom Registration required: https://tinyurl.com/4ywscar2 Topic: “Beyond the Nutcracker: German Christmas Traditions“ The decorated tree, the song “Silent Night,” the story of The Nutcracker and more are contributions to Christmas in the U.S. by German immigrants of the 18th and 19th centuries. Other vibrant, lovely traditions have…
Context is what changes genealogy from a collection of names and dates to our ancestors’ stories, and stories will get the attention of our otherwise disinterested family members. This webinar conducted by Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Indiana addresses how to use the newly reconstituted PERSI database, searching by location to discover context for your genealogy research….
18 April 2023 at 7:00 pm Do you have thoughts, ideas, questions, or comments about anything related to genealogy? Then this is for you. Please plan to attend, share, and expand your knowledge of all thing’s genealogy from the comfort of your own home. We look forward to seeing and chatting with you! Topic: TPCGS…
The German Interest Group of The Eastside Genealogical Society (EGS)meeting When: Friday, May 6, 2022 from 12:30 to 2:30 pm PT (Virtually) Topic: “Separating Same Name Ancestors with German Parish Records” Do parish records contain elements to help distinguish same name persons? These may include witnesses, occupations, parents’ names or a combination. Presenter: Carol Whitton, CG® Carol specializes…
by Donna Phillips Then www.shipindex.org is the website for you to find that image!! I know the copied image above is fuzzy but the first paragraph says it all: “ShipIndex.org simplifies vessel research. Whether you’re a genealogist, a maritime historian, a researcher, or just curious, we can help you learn more about the ships that interest…
TIP OF THE WEEK –MARYLAND LAND RECORDS Here’s a tip came from a fellow SGS member for everyone interested in land records of Maryland. All land records for Maryland are available online from the Maryland State Archives at this URL: http://www.mdlandrec.net Use of this site is free, but you will need to create an account. Here’s…