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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
January Meeting for Members and Guests
Monday, January 8 at 2:00 p.m.
via Zoom and in person at the FamilySearch Center, 667 10th Street NE, East Wenatchee
The Quest for Your English Ancestors by Claire Brisson-Banks
Zoom information and speaker’s handout will be posted soon.
Let’s Talk About: Pioneer Pursuit
Needing a worthwhile way to spend time these housebound cold winter days?
How about a Cold Case Ancestor research project?!? The Washington State Genealogical Society still has a long list of individuals and families needing to be researched. These would be those who were known to be in Washington Territory BEFORE statehood (11 Nov 1889). There is an index of these pioneers and indigenous families on their website….. take your pick!
Resources you might use are Ancestry, FamilySearch, Washington Digital Archives, Find A Grave, USGenWeb, Linkpendium, WA Territorial censuses ……… any resource you’ve used in the past for your own research.
The really good news about this volunteer project is that since it’s not your family, just find what you can find, period. If you find lots, great. But only scarce documentation, that’s fine too.
Click to Washington State Genealogical Society and then Pioneer Pursuit and look at the Sample, Hints & Helps, Frequently Asked Questions and Instructions.
Why not get busy helping to document these wonderful Washington pioneers………. and before you know it, spring will be here!
German Interest Group of the Eastside Genealogical Society What’s in a Name?
Zoom Registration required: https://tinyurl.com/5ab7ws8y
More information: Visitors are always welcome. Our website is https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/
Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society DNA SIG March 25
Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society DNA Special Interest Group Meeting
Tuesday, March 25, Starting at 7:00 pm via Zoom
We will discuss the DNA company FamilyTreeDNA, their offerings, and take a virtual tour of the website.
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:
+12532050468,,82725316888#,,,,*811780# US
+12532158782,,82725316888#,,,,*811780# US (Tacoma)
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
Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society Genealogy, Geography and Germany
Do you have French Canadian Ancestry?
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| Do you have French Canadian Ancestry? If you have French-Canadian ancestry, you are likely to have one or more King’s Daughters (Filles du roi) or Carignan soldiers among your ancestors. Do you want to find the link to this Heritage Association founded in 1994? Do you want to find out more about your potential ancestors and their role in the development of New France? This class is for you!   Lisa Elvin-Staltari is a professional genealogist with over 20 years of experience digging deep inside the roots of family trees. She is a product of a French-Canadian Mom and an English Canadian Father and is fluently bi-lingual. Lisa grew up in Drummondville, Quebec and lived in Quebec until 2000. She now resides in Tucson, Arizona.Her professional background includes teaching, public speaking, training and sales. She has spoken at many local, regional and national venues. She specializes in French-Canadian genealogy with an emphasis on Colonial France, English Canada. When: Thursday, March 20, 2025 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Where: ZOOM & limited In Person (8) Cost: $20 members/ $25 non-membersSign-up and Payment: ZOOM Go to hqrl.com and click on HQRL Store In-Person (8 only) Call HQRL at 253-863-1806 or come into the library. We are located at: 2102 E Main Avenue, Suite 105 Puyallup, WA 98372 |
Genealogical Forum of Oregon – Open House
The Genealogical Forum of Oregon is pleased to host our annual Open House this month!
* Join us for 20 free online classes
* The GFO library will be open every day with no day-use fee
* Free beginning research help
This year’s topics include
* Classes on RootsMagic and Family Tree Maker, the leading genealogy software programs
* Jewish genealogy
* Eastern European research
* Virginia roots
* Free online resources hosted on GFO’s website
* Find a Grave
* Finding enslaved ancestors
* Surprising resources for Oregon ancestors
* Writing stories your relatives will read
* Finding the burial ground of the Oregon Hospital for the Insane
Find the entire program and register at https://gfo.org/openhouse
(We still have room for a two evening presentations — contact openhouse@gfo.org)