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Genealogical Events Calendar
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- 2 Feb 2012 - Longview, WA
The Lower Columbia Genealogical Society General Meeting: Alice Sanders presents "Land Records." The meeting will be at 7 pm at the Somerset Retirement Apartments, 2025 Tibbetts Dr, Longview.
- 2-4 Feb 2012 - Salt Lake City, UT
RootsTech 2012, a Family History and Technology Conference, is designed to bring technologists together with genealogists, so they can learn from each other and find solutions to the challenges they face in family history research today. Experience hands-on workshops and interactive classes. Help influence the future of genealogy. Learn and share new ways to adapt technologies to genealogy. Help technology providers to better understand your needs. Sneak peek demonstrations of new products and services. It will be held at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City. Check out http://www.rootstech.org/ for the most current information.
- 3 Feb 2012 - Bellevue, WA
The Eastside Genealogical Society German Interest Group: Ken will present “Meyer's Ort's.” The meeting will be from 1 to 3 pm at the Bellevue LDS 1st Ward, 10675 NE 20th St, Bellevue. The meeting room is located adjacent to the Chapel, to the east. Everyone is welcome.
- 7 Feb 2012 - Bremerton, WA
The Puget Sound Genealogical Society is sponsoring a class "Exploring Your Scandinavian Roots" from 10am to 2pm. This four-hour class will be taught by Kristine Leander, author of "Norwegian Seattle, " and Barbara Chesley, an experienced genealogist specializing in Swedish records. Part I will cover the culture and customs that immigrants brought to this country. Part II will demonstrate how to conduct family history research using readily accessible information. Attendees will have the opportunity to research their own ancestors using various websites and genealogical tools. This class will be held in the Heninger Room at the Kitsap Regional Library, 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton. Limited to 20 participants. Please register in advance by calling (360) 475-9172 or visit the Genealogy Center, Kitsap Regional Library, 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton. For more information, contact education.chairperson@pusogensoc.org.
- 9 Feb 2012 - Bellevue, WA
The Eastside Genealogical Society General Meeting: A “Brag on Your Ancestors” session will be held from 7 to 9 pm at the Redmond Public Library, 15990 NE 85th, Redmond. Please bring a picture or object relating to your story. Doors open at 6:30 pm for networking. Everyone is welcome.
- 11 Feb 2012 - Sequim, WA
The Clallam County Genealogical Society presents Kit Stewart speaking on "The What, Why and What For of GEDCOMS." Location: St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 525 N. 5th St, Sequim, 10:00 am - Noon. All are invited. CCGS Research Library/Office 360-417-5000.
- 13 Feb 2012 - Mercer Island, WA
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State presents Dr. Ron Doctor, Coordinator of the JewishGen Ukraine Special Interest Group, who will discuss his efforts to make the JewishGen Ukraine Special Interest Group (SIG) more relevant to researchers. He'll describe the SIG's new town-centered organization and the projects the SIG is developing to improve Jewish Ukrainian research. He'll discuss how you can learn the names of your ancestral towns and find old country data that may help you research your ancestors. You will see examples of some of the records that are available, including vital records and revision lists (censuses). Records like these have enabled Ron to extend his direct ancestral lines back to the early 1700s. This is a must-see presentation if you have any possible ancestry from Ukraine. Location: Auditorium, Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island. Doors open at 7 pm. Program starts at 7:30 pm. Free for members; $5.00 for non-members.
- 14 Feb 2012 - Tacoma, WA
The Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Regular meeting: "Case Study of Richard Brockbank of the Confederate Submarine H.L.Hunley," presented by Eric Stroschein. Location: Bates Technical College South Campus, 2201 South 78th St, Tacoma. Meeting begins at 7 pm.
- 18 Feb 2012 - Kent, WA
The South King County Genealogical Society Regular meeting: Claudia Brelund presents: "Podcasts and Webinars and Blogs, Oh My! -- Genealogy in the Digital Age." The meeting will be at 9:30 am at the First Baptist Church of Kent, 11420 SE 248th St, Kent.
- 22 Feb 2012 - Bremerton, WA
The Puget Sound Genealogical Society General meeting will be held in the Heninger Room, Kitsap Regional Library, 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, from 1:00pm to 3:30pm. The program will be "Are your Ancestors in the Library?" How to Advance your Research Using Interlibrary Loan by Mary Ann Wright. She will show you how to find printed information on your ancestors by searching Google Books and the Family History Library catalog. Once you have found promising books or periodicals, she will explain how to obtain copies of them by using the Interlibrary loan system, making this a great resource in your genealogy research for your ancestors.
- 25 Feb 2012 - Bremerton, WA
The Puget Sound Genealogical Society is sponsoring a class "Genealogy 101: Beginning Genealogy," by Jean Yager. It will be held in the Heninger Room, Kitsap Regional Library, 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Learn ancestor charts, family group sheets and the basics of listing sources. Get tips on conducting family interviews and organizing papers. Explore computerized genealogy. Limited to 20 participants. Please register in advance by calling (360) 475-9172 or visit the Genealogy Center, Kitsap Regional Library, 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton. Visit their website above for more information.
- 1 Mar 2012 - Longview, WA
The Lower Columbia Genealogical Society General Meeting: Bill Mahoney presents "Historical Timelines." The meeting will be at 7 pm at the Somerset Retirement Apartments, 2025 Tibbetts Dr, Longview.
- 3 Mar 2012 - Bremerton, WA
The Puget Sound Genealogical Society is sponsoring a class "Genealogy 102: Tracking Your Family Through the U.S. Census," by Linda Webb. It will be held in the Heninger Room, Kitsap Regional Library, 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Become a family history detective. Learn how to discover clues, find vital records and solve problems using the census records. Limited to 20 participants. Please register in advance by calling (360) 475-9172 or visit the Genealogy Center, Kitsap Regional Library, 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton. Visit their website above for more information.
- 6 Mar 2012 - Bremerton, WA
The Puget Sound Genealogical Society is sponsoring a class "Google Tools for Genealogists," by Jim Johnson. It will be held in the Heninger Room, Kitsap Regional Library, 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Jim is the Director of the Heritage Quest Research Library. He will show how Googling can fill in the blanks in your family research. Topics will include how to use Google Maps and Images, Google Translate, Google Earth and other useful tools for genealogists. Jim will also demonstrate the Animap software that tracks shifting state boundaries over time. Limited to 20 participants. Please register in advance by calling (360) 475-9172 or visit the Genealogy Center, Kitsap Regional Library, 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton. Visit their website above for more information.
- 10 Mar 2012 - Spokane, WA
The Eastern Washington Genealogical Society presents Irish Historical Foundation all-day seminar, held at the Spokane Public Library. 9:00-4:30 - 906 W Main St. $25.00 - Fintan Mullan and Dr. Brian Tranor will discuss Irish and Scotch-Irish genealogical research. Brown Bag individual. Visit their website above for more information and registration form.
- 12 Mar 2012 - Mercer Island, WA
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State presents Stephen Morse, creator of the One-Step website, who will be presenting two lectures:
"Getting Ready for the 1940 Census: Searching Without a Name Index." When the 1940 census is released in April 2012, it will not have a name index. Such an index will not be available for up to six months afterward. Without an index, finding people in the census will require searching by location instead by name. The census is organized by Enumeration Districts (EDs), so we’ll need to convert each address to an ED in order to find it in the census. The One-Step website contains several tools for obtaining EDs. This talk will present those tools and show circumstances in which each can be used. It will also demonstrate a quiz for determining the best tool to use in each specific situation.
"One-Step Webpages: A Potpourri of Genealogical Search Tools." The One-Step website started as an aid for finding passengers in the Ellis Island database. Shortly afterwards, it was expanded to help with searching the 1930 census. Over the years it has continued to evolve. Today it includes about 200 web-based tools in 16 categories, ranging from genealogical searches to astronomical calculations to last-minute bidding on E-bay. This talk will describe the range of tools available and give highlights about each.
Location: Auditorium, Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island. Doors open at 7 pm. Program starts at 7:30 pm. Free for members; $5.00 for non-members.
- 13 Mar 2012 - Tacoma, WA
The Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Regular meeting: "Four Levels of Genealogy Education," presented by Steven Morrison. Location: Bates Technical College South Campus, 2201 South 78th St, Tacoma. Meeting begins at 7 pm.
- 17 Mar 2012 - Chimacum, WA
The Jefferson County Genealogical Society will hold their annual seminar, titled "Transforming Genealogy To Biography." Seminar speaker is Dr. Lorraine McConaghy, who teaches Museum Studies at the University of Washington, and is Public Historian at the Museum of History & Industry. She recently published her book, "Warship Under Sail: Sloop-of-War Decatur in the Pacific West," and is currently working on Washington Territory during the Civil War. She will be giving three sessions: 1. Framing a Historical Research Project; 2. Case Study: James Tilton and Charles Mitchell; 3. Interpreting Your History. The goal is to have participants understand how research and interpretation of genealogy and social history can generate biography, how to do that work thoroughly and with confidence, and then what to do with the interpretation, to publish or present. Registration 9-10 am. Program ends at 3 pm. Location: Tri-Area Community Center, SR-19, corner of Rhody Drive & West Valley Rd, Chimacum. Cost: $25 per registrant. Visit their website above for more information and registration form.
- 17 Mar 2012 - Kent, WA
The South King County Genealogical Society hosts a Spring Mini-Seminar. Eric Stroschein presents: "Records of the Blue and Grey: Civil War Era Records & The Bounty Lands: Early Military Pension and Land Records." The seminar will be at 9:00 am at the First Baptist Church of Kent, 11420 SE 248th St, Kent.
- 28 Mar 2012 - Bremerton, WA
The Puget Sound Genealogical Society General Meeting will be held in the Heninger Room, Kitsap Regional Library, 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, from 1:00pm to 3:30pm. There will be two programs: The first program will be "The Long Awaited 1940 United States Census" by Larry Harden. He will tell us what questions the 1940 census asked on April 1, 1940. Did you know there were a number of questions asked including where people were 5 years before and information about wages? One in 20 people were asked additional questions on the census form such as age at first marriage, fertility and other topics. Learn how this latest census can assist you in your research regarding your genealogy. The second program will be "An Update on the Kitsap County History Book" by Nina Hallett. She is a member of the Kitsap County Historical Society and she will bring us up to date on the status of the remaking of the county history book. This project has proven to be more involved than the historical society first thought. Some of the old photos were found to be missing and replacement photos were difficult to find. This book, when completed, will be a great asset to Kitsap County and its residents. Visit their website above for more information.
- 5 Apr 2012 - Longview, WA
The Lower Columbia Genealogical Society General Meeting: Come enjoy "Genealogy Jeopardy." A fun night to test your genealogical knowledge. The meeting will be at 7 pm at the Somerset Retirement Apartments, 2025 Tibbetts Dr, Longview.
- 7 Apr 2012 - Spokane, WA
The Eastern Washington Genealogical Society presents a 1940 Census Party to be held at the Spokane Public Library. Assistants will help patrons check for their families, which will be found by the enumeration districts. Patrons can fill out 1950 census to be used by their families. Cake will be served. This event is free.
- 10 Apr 2012 - Tacoma, WA
The Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Regular meeting: "DAR Real Daughters Project: Overcoming the Boulders on the Way to the Cemetery," presented by Jerri McCoy. Location: Bates Technical College South Campus, 2201 South 78th St, Tacoma. Meeting begins at 7 pm.
- 14 Apr 2012 - Olympia, WA
The Olympia Genealogical Society presents "Research in the Old Northwest," featuring James L. Hansen, Librarian at the Wisconsin Historical Society. Topics: "Research in the States of the Old Northwest: Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin"; "The Draper Manuscripts: What They Are And How To Use Them"; "Resources of the Wisconsin Historical Society - Not Just Wisconsin"; "Pioneer Genealogy: Tracing Your Ancestors on the Midwestern Frontier." More details will be posted on their web site as they become available.
- 21 Apr 2012 - Kent, WA
The South King County Genealogical Society Regular meeting: Jerri McCoy presents: "DAR Real Daughters: Overcoming the Boulders on the Way to the Cemetery." The meeting will be at 9:30 am at the First Baptist Church of Kent, 11420 SE 248th St, Kent.
- 3 May 2012 - Longview, WA
The Lower Columbia Genealogical Society General Meeting: Linda Grewelle presents "Organizing Your Genealogy." The meeting will be at 7 pm at the Somerset Retirement Apartments, 2025 Tibbetts Dr, Longview.
- 8 May 2012 - Tacoma, WA
The Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Regular meeting: "Family Stories from Eva Jan Chellis Whitson Journals," presented by Chellis Smith Swenson Jensen. Location: Bates Technical College South Campus, 2201 South 78th St, Tacoma. Meeting begins at 7 pm.
- 12 May 2012 - Tacoma, WA
The Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society presents "When Genealogy Meets Technology," with speakers Cyndi Howells and Emily Aulicino. This event will be held at the La Quinta Inn and Suites, 1425 East 27th St, Tacoma. More details will be posted on their web site as they become available.
- 19 May 2012 - Seattle, WA
The Seattle Genealogical Society presents their Spring 2012 Seminar featuring George G. Morgan, from "The Genealogy Guys." This event will be held at the Museum of History & Industry's McEachern Auditorium, 2700 24th Ave East, Seattle. Registration starts March 2012. Cost: $35 for SGS members; $45 for non-members. More details will be posted on their web site as they become available.
- 7 Jun 2012 - Longview, WA
The Lower Columbia Genealogical Society General Meeting: Judy Whipple and Lonny Haseman present "Writing Your Family History." The meeting will be at 7 pm at the Somerset Retirement Apartments, 2025 Tibbetts Dr, Longview.
- 2 Aug 2012 - Longview, WA
The Lower Columbia Genealogical Society General Meeting: "Caring For and Protecting Those Photographs and Documents." The meeting will be at 7 pm at the Somerset Retirement Apartments, 2025 Tibbetts Dr, Longview.
- 6 Sep 2012 - Longview, WA
The Lower Columbia Genealogical Society General Meeting: Barbara Lockard presents "Immigration." The meeting will be at 7 pm at the Somerset Retirement Apartments, 2025 Tibbetts Dr, Longview.
- 4 Oct 2012 - Longview, WA
The Lower Columbia Genealogical Society General Meeting: Barbara Lockard presents "Naturalization." The meeting will be at 7 pm at the Somerset Retirement Apartments, 2025 Tibbetts Dr, Longview.
- 1 Nov 2012 - Longview, WA
The Lower Columbia Genealogical Society General Meeting: Connie Davis presents "Burned Courthouses." The meeting will be at 7 pm at the Somerset Retirement Apartments, 2025 Tibbetts Dr, Longview.
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