Skagit Valley Genealogical Society Ukrainian & Russian Family Research

Tuesday November 15th 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 all from the comfort of your own home. We look forward to seeing and chatting with you Nov 15th,…

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…

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…

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…

 MissionThe International German Genealogy Partnership’s mission is to facilitate German genealogy research globally as the internationally recognized federation of German genealogy organizations. International German Genealogy Partnership (IGGP) conference to be held in Fort Wayne, Indiana   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   03 May 2022 – Fort Wayne, Indiana   Fort Wayne, Indiana has recently been chosen as the host of the International…