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Washington Digital Newspapers
Dick Brender a long-time WAGS member from Cashmere provided us with some information about the Cashmere newspapers project he has been working on. This was discussed at the September WAGS meeting held at the Museum in Cashmere. This info might be interesting for many of you.
Dick says there are only a few scans online now but you’ll be able to see how it works:
Click on Chelan County, then the Cashmere Valley Record.
Here is the URL of the website:
https://washingtondigitalnewspapers.org/?a=p&p=countybrowser
October Board Meeting
The WAGS Board will meet via Zoom on Wednesday, October 6 at 9:30 a.m.
Here is your Zoom information:
Topic: WAGS Board Meeting
Time: Oct 6, 2021 09:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 832 0282 0997
Passcode: Board
Shirley will be hosting the meeting, so if you have any trouble joining the meeting, email her at treasurer@wags-web.org
A Trip Back in Time: A History of Cashmere Businesses
Technology meets history! The Cashmere Museum has installed a unique kiosk that traces the development of Cashmere businesses from the town’s beginning. It will show the year the building was built, its location, ownership and occupants through the years, using pictures and newspaper clippings. WAGS will be a special guest of the museum, and one of the first groups to get a custom demo of this modern-day “time machine.”
Monday, September 13, 2021 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Cashmere Museum and Pioneer Village, 600 Cotlets Way, Cashmere. Zoom Link:
| Topic: WAGS September Meeting Time: Sep 13, 2021 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) |
| Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84443692870?pwd=VmYybndBMDA2MXN6YkxDY3ZFWWRXZz09 Meeting ID: 844 4369 2870 Passcode: September |
What’s new at the Central Regional Branch Archives?
We have not scheduled a program with the State Archives in Ellensburg in five years. It’s time we had an update! Brigid Clift, the Regional Branch Archivist, will share her screen and reacquaint us with the archives and digital archives. You’ll want to hear about the work they are doing with Ancestry. Brigid will be looking forward to answering your questions about their research hours and their volunteer-from-home program.
The best part about this meeting is that it will be hybrid! Those who are comfortable with in-person can join us at the Douglas PUD Auditorium, just like old times. And if you’d rather keep on Zooming, you can be present that way as well. (We will post the Zoom information as the meeting gets closer.)
See you on Monday, August 9, at 2:00 p.m.–at the Douglas PUD Auditorium or via Zoom!
JUNE 14th MEETING
An Ounce of Prevention: Making a Genealogy Disaster Plan
Genealogy documents, photographs, mementos, and databases are a family’s most prized possessions. they can be lost in an instant in the event of a disaster. This lecture focuses on how to plan before the crisis occurs, so that loss is minimized and your genealogy legacy is preserved for future generations. Our speaker is Julie Miller, a full-time professional researcher, speaker and writer who lives in Broomfield, Colorado.
ZOOM link to be posted a few days before this meeting. See you then!
General WAGS Meeting – 5/10/21 – Zoom Link
You are invited to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: WAGS General Zoom Meeting for May
Time: May 10, 2021 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86017418550?pwd=Qit4WkdYdENJWmRTS09DOTYwc2hmQT09
Meeting ID: 860 1741 8550
Passcode: WAGS
See you next Monday! Susan Rumble – WAGS
Website Goes Officially Live
This website will officially go live on 5/5/21 even though it has been live since it was created. during its construction, some pages were protected from public viewing but as of 5/5/21 those pages will be viewable by the public. Other pages that are for members only will continue to be protected and only members will have access. Poke around on the site and see what we have. If you see any problems as you visit the site, please let us know and we will address the issue (the footer has a button you can use to notify us).
History of Fraternal Organizations by Susan Rumble
Eastern European Genealogy for Beginners
| 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 you will already know about the upcoming topics for last few months of the year. September is a great time to start the research into your Eastern European ancestors. From there we move to Forensic DNA in October, and we will close out the year by focusing on WWII. We hope you will join us, either online or in our limited space classroom. |
| Eastern European Genealogy for Beginners This presentation will focus on providing the beginner the basic background information to start investigating their ancestors across Eastern Europe. It will focus on early modern history of Eastern Europe, major record sets and repositories available by country, and US and European research strategies to maximize success. |
 Alexander Tolksdorf is a genealogist and speaker, specializing in German, Dutch, and Eastern European research. He began his personal journey in high school, inspired by a trip to Ellis Island and through a correspondence with his great uncle in Germany, who was also an active family historian. His ancestors can be found in Germany, Ukraine, Lithuania, Belarus, Poland and Russia. Alex believes that standard records only tell part of the story, with the many additional forms of documentation providing color and texture to a family history. |
| When: Thursday, September19, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Where: ZOOM and limited In-Person (8) Cost: $20 members / $25 non-membersSign-up and Payment: ZOOM Go to hqrl.com and click on the HQRL Store (sign in as a member to get the discount) In-Person (8 only) Call: 253-863-1806 or come into the library at 2102 E Main, Suite 105, Puyallup, WA 98372 |
Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society DNA SIG Meeting
Tuesday, August 27, Starting at 7:00 pm via Zoom
Join us as we discuss our DNA Research, and try to follow our plans, using Diahan Southard’s You DNA Guide to chart our course.
This book is available from the author, the publishers, Amazon, or perhaps through your local public library or via Inter-Library Loan.
Check WorldCat to see what libraries may have copies.
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
One tap mobile:
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Dial by your location:
+1 253 205 0468 US
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
Meeting ID: 827 2531 6888
Passcode: 811780
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kIKCyZLQy
Northeast Washington Genealogical Society Ancestor Detective
The Northeast Washington Genealogical Society in Colville is trying something new this year for their annual fall seminar. We are partnering with our local FamilySearch Center to present a FREE all-day workshop on Saturday September 21st at the LDS church in Colville. This FREE event will include 12 different classes to choose from, informational stations and a free lunch. For more information and to register, please go to our website’s Events page at https://www.newgs.org/eventListings.php?nm=88 to download a flyer and registration form.
Italian Interest Group of the Eastside Genealogical Society Using Maps for Genealogy
| Maps can be incredibly valuable tools for genealogy research. They allow us to visualize our ancestors’ world, understand historical boundaries, and discover new records. Remember, maps not only provide context but also connect you to the places your ancestors called home. Happy mapping! |
| ZOOM Meeting Topic: Using Maps for Genealogy When: 21-Sep-2024, Saturday Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (PDT) |
| If you aren’t an active member, please request a Zoom meeting invitation. |
German Interest Group of the Eastside Genealogical Society A Day in the Life of Your German Ancestor
When: Friday, September 6, 2024 from 12:30 to 2:30 pm PDT
Zoom Registration required: https://tinyurl.com/4rj86chu
Topic: A Day in the Life of Your German Ancestor
Most family history researchers are interested in the daily events in the lives of their ancestors. This presentation deals with the common activities of families on the farm and in the trades. The details provided represent the culmination of the presenter’s reading on the topic over the last two decades, from hard-to-find literature available only to the German audience.
Presenter: Roger P. Minert
Roger P. Minert received his doctoral degree from The Ohio State University in German language history and second language acquisition theory. He taught German language and history for ten years, and then became a professional family history researcher. Accredited by the Family History Library for research in Germany and Austria, he worked for twelve years as a private genealogical researcher. From 2003 to 2019, he served as a professor of family history at Brigham Young University. The author of more than 200 publications, he directs the research program German Immigrants in American Church Records [GIACR], the series now consists of 40 volumes. In 2019, Minert was recognized for his years of service to the Palatines to America Society and also received the “Shirley Riemer Lifetime Achievement Award” from the International German Genealogy Partnership. In 2020, he was named a fellow of the Utah Genealogical Association. From his home in Provo, Utah he continues to write articles on Germanic genealogy, compile new GIACR volumes, and participate in conferences nation-wide.
More information: Visitors are always welcome. Our website is https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/
Genealogical Forum of Oregon Gen Talk August 17, 2024
Friedrich Eiler: Building an Identity from Scant Clues
When we are offered little information, how do we proceed? Research planning, research strategy development, and the importance of collaboration are all illustrated in this case study, which focuses on methodology of identity. Not all our ancestors were exemplary individuals!
Join us for GFO’s August GenTalk. This event if free of charge.
Jill Morelli, CG, CGL, loves to share her passion for genealogy with others. She is a writer, lecturer, and researcher specializing in methodology, the American Midwest, and Scandinavia. Jill is the founder of the Certification Discussion Group and a co-founder of the Applied Genealogy Institute, a practicum-based educational opportunity for intermediate and advanced learners. Jill has been published in the National Genealogical Society Quarterly, the Swedish American Genealogist, and many others. Jill is past president of the Seattle Genealogical Society and contributes to many local genealogical societies.