Latest News For Members
Out-of-Area Events
OCTOBER MEETING FOR WAGS MEMBERS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2024 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
“Future Capital Projects at the Museum”
A conversation with WVMCC Executive Director Marriah Thornock
This presentation is prepared specifically for WAGS members–to give us the latest news on how the museum’s remodeling plans are taking shape, and to allow us to ask all of our logistical questions on how the WAGS Library will be affected.
This will be a hybrid meeting. Marriah will be in person at the FamilySearch Center, 667 10th Street NE, East Wenatchee.
Zoom will also be available:
Topic: WAGS October General Meeting – Members Only
Time: Oct 14, 2024 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85236160487?pwd=4nfa8gpWGi00iw3jaVTMVEEaoolrwI.1
Meeting ID: 852 3616 0487
Passcode: October
SEPTEMBER MEETING FOR MEMBERS AND GUESTS
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
“Finally Get Organized: Conquer the Clutter Using Your Natural Learning Style”
by Elizabeth Swanay O’Neal
This will be a hybrid meeting. Meet in person at the FamilySearch Center, 667 10th Street NE in East Wenatchee, or via Zoom:
Topic: WAGS September General Mtg Zoom Info
Time: Sep 9, 2024 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82124904792?pwd=aQr13KObNwXwgHY2aWXPOI32KSgnyZ.1
Meeting ID: 821 2490 4792
Passcode: September
Come and learn about different organizing strategies AND a little about yourself! Knowing how you learn will point you to the most effective way to sort out your genealogy research.
JULY PLANNING MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 15, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
In-Person at the FamilySearch Center, 667 10th Street NE, East Wenatchee
and via Zoom (Zoom address will be published closer to the meeting).
With our library’s future location change, and with the changes wrought by Covid, we need to take a good look at who we want (and need) to become–what will we do to keep engaging our members and the community at large? Come and join in the discussion!
JUNE MEETING FOR MEMBERS AND GUESTS
MONDAY, JUNE 10 at 2:00 p.m. — a hybrid meeting
“How the Homestead Act Shaped My Family . . . and Maybe Yours”
with Cyndi Ingle
The Homestead Act of 1862 populated the American West. Learn about how it worked, and where to find the records, and what your homesteader ancestor’s life might have been like.
In person at the FamilySearch Center, 667 10th Street NE, East Wenatchee
and via Zoom.
Topic: WAGS General June Meeting Zoom Link
Time: Jun 10, 2024 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84870282001?pwd=TTlOMkN0L2FoMWRod0E3bHlYNW5ydz09
Meeting ID: 848 7028 2001
Passcode: WAGSJune
May Meeting for Members and Guests
Monday, May 13, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
“Not Who He Once Was: Tips For Finding Your Name-Changing Ancestor”
Genealogy educator Mary Kircher Roddy will present what’s possibly the ultimate brick-wall-bashing concept: name-changing! Perhaps your ancestor just disappeared–or else they seem to have no background at all. A name-change might be the culprit.
Monday, May 13, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
In person at the FamilySearch Center, 667 10th Street NE, East Wenatchee
Or via Zoom:
Topic: WAGs May General Meeting Zoom Link
Time: May 13, 2024 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89987693577?pwd=dmt2V1NVYzA5REc3N2UvMUpqdFFlUT09
Meeting ID: 899 8769 3577
Passcode: MayWAGs
April Meeting for Members and Guests
Monday, April 8, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
Our Quaker Ancestors: Their History and the Records They Left
The Quakers were among the earliest settlers in North America, and generally, earliest in any newly-opened territory. And they were amazing record-keepers. We’ll learn their history and how to find the rich records they left behind. Annette Burke Lyttle will be our presenter.
This will be a hybrid meeting. Come in-person to the FamilySearch Center at 667 10th Street Northeast in East Wenatchee. Or join us via Zoom:
Topic: WAGS April General Zoom Meeting
Time: Apr 8, 2024 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89141746016?pwd=bEtGSWYxS0N5TlVTY2JzRDZsZlFDZz09
Meeting ID: 891 4174 6016
Passcode: 122460
March Meeting for Members and Guests
Monday, March 11
Join us on Monday March 11 at 2:00 p.m. to hear about the historic documents waiting for you at the Chelan County Courthouse. Erin Fonville of the Assessor’s Office will demonstrate all the different ways to search their historic records.
In-person at the FamilySearch Center, 667 10th Street NE in East Wenatchee–also via Zoom. Zoom information:
Topic: WAGs General Meeting Zoom LInk
Time: Mar 11, 2024 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84811742592?pwd=R3dCL1lRK01UY1RZQVg5eGY5TGFsUT09
Meeting ID: 848 1174 2592
Passcode: March
February Meeting for Members and Guests
February 12, 2024 —
Monday, February 12 at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom and in person at the FamilySearch Center, 667 10th Street NE, East Wenatchee: “The Railroad Built the Pacific Northwest,” with Mary Horabik, educator at the Northwest Railway Museum in Snoqualmie.
Zoom information:
Topic: WAGS General Meeting – Feb
Time: Feb 12, 2024 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82184240026?pwd=eFRiaUFpZ0NzSWZZL3hsN0RDT1Bmdz09
Meeting ID: 821 8424 0026
Passcode: February
South King County Genealogical Society WikiTree SIG
Are you curious about the free website WikiTree? South King County Genealogical Society is hosting an interest group for those who are interested in a site that focuses on collaboration, high-quality, well-sourced research, and telling our relatives’ stories.
Whether you are just curious or an experienced user, we welcome you. Let’s together learn how to use all the strengths of the WikiTree website to present our research and collaborate with other users around the globe.
Subscribe here: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Wikitree-SIG
Also of interest may be an upcoming session: Monday 14 October at 1pm: Genetic Genealogy/DNA Interest Group will discuss DNA Features at WikiTree. Register at https://www.skcgs.org for a Zoom invitation.
Genealogical Forum of Oregon A Feast of DNA Topics
Intermediate & Advanced DNA Seminar: Early Registration Deadline Soon!
The Genealogical Forum of Oregon is pleased to host our fall seminar focused on intermediate and advanced DNA topics. The seminar will be held online.
Our featured speaker is Paul Woodbury, veteran of hundreds of genealogy cases and senior researcher on the DNA Team at Legacy Tree Genealogists. This seminar will introduce you to topics that are not commonly offered, from constructing a DNA-assisted proof argument, to finding misattributed ancestry (more common than realized!), to handling false positives in endogamous populations. Even the most experienced genealogist will learn something new!
As a bonus, seminar registration includes a special session on the evening of Friday, November 1, “Intro to DNA for Beginners”, also taught by Mr. Woodbury.
Register now and save $10! Early registration deadline is October 20.
Registration: gfo.org/seminar; inquiries: education@gfo.org
Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society DNA SIG Meeting
DNA Special Interest Group Meeting
Tuesday, October 22, Starting at 7:00 pm via Zoom
At this meeting we will be discussing the free Family Tree Webinar Boosting Your Family History Discoveries with MyHeritage DNA by Gal Zrihen. Please watch it before the meeting and be ready to talk about it. All questions welcome!
Calendar reminder: TPCGS DNA Special Interest Group Meeting
Every month on the Fourth Tuesday beginning at 7:00 PM Pacific Time
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82725316888?pwd=MDc3UEZrUVJNbmxmK2ZORmw5YzdDdz09
Meeting ID: 827 2531 6888
Passcode: 811780
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Meeting ID: 827 2531 6888
Passcode: 811780
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Upcoming seminar featuring Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL, aka the “Legal Genealogist”
Dear Friends at WASGS,
We would like to say thank you for awarding us a 2024 Supportive Grant award. We will use it to help pay for our upcoming seminar featuring Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL, aka the “Legal Genealogist” on November 9, 2024. It is a good thing to share the wealth if one can. We would like to invite all WASGS members to join us for our seminar via Zoom at the member’s cost of $40, instead of the $50 charge for non-members. (Families are also $50.) We have an early-bird savings of $10 that will end Oct 15th.
This is a great opportunity to hear an outstanding genealogist and speaker. I know there is more information about this event on the WSGS blog and web and there is information on our website, www.clallamcogs.org.
Roberta Griset – President of the Clallam County Genealogical Society.
German Interest Group of the Eastside Genealogical Society Mangled Place Names
Zoom Registration required: https://tinyurl.com/3mz3a7nn
More information: Visitors are always welcome. Our website is https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/
Seattle Genealogical Society Open House
Join Seattle Genealogical Society (SGS) members as we celebrate Family History Month with a Fall Fling! We will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, October 12, from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at our library location at the Good Shepherd Center in Seattle. All are welcome! We will have volunteers on hand to assist with beginning genealogy questions as well as breaking down brick walls. Refreshments will be on hand, there will be coloring pages for kids and cookie decorating for all! SGS has access to several databases in our Library including Find My Past,American Ancestors, and more. SGS is also a FamilySearch Affiliate Library, if you have a record you would like to access. We have several computers onsite for quick lookups or bring your own device and access FamilySearch from our WIFI network.
