Eastside Genealogical Society Genealogy Interest Group When: Friday, October 4, 2024 from 12:30 to 2:30 pm PDT Zoom Registration required:  https://tinyurl.com/5a66t9nu Topic:  Finding Females in US Naturalization Records, 1790-1952Whether you’re missing a naturalization record or finding an unexpected one, this webinar helps you discover how female ancestors — both foreign-born and birthright — gained, lost, or regained citizenship in…

Heritage Quest Research Library School is in session! It’s time for us to get back into the swing of learning and genealogy.  There’s always something new to explore or investigate.We have had a busy summer at the library, and we’re now focused on getting back on track.  If you’re a regular to our online offerings…

by Donna Phillips I was once told that most every American has a good portion of German DNA in their ancestry. I know I do.  I discovered the German Genealogy Group (GGG) some years ago and have been a member ever since. I am astonished by the MANY FREE searchable records they offer! Total Database…

In 1750 the Quaker religion was the third largest in the colonies. So, if you have an English sounding surname, a dead-end pointing to the British Isles or Ireland, and if your kin could have arrived before the American Revolution … well you could be looking for a Friend (Quaker)! Learn about Quakers and their…

When: Friday, November 3, 2023 from 12:30 to 2:30 pm PT Zoom Registration required: https://tinyurl.com/2kzh8yd2    Topic: German Guilds and their Records: A possibility for filling gaps when church records are missing In this lecture, we learn about the history, structure, and purpose of guilds.  Then, we look at some of the many record types that guilds created and how they…