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Thursday, December 7
American Ancestors by NEHGS (FREE Webinar) (External Events)
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Applying to Revolutionary War Lineage Societies
With the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War fast approaching, you may be interested in documenting your family connection to an American patriot and applying to a lineage society. Join Vice President of Research and Library Services Lindsay Fulton for a step-by-step look at applying to Revolutionary War lineage societies including the application process and tips for when you can’t find vital records. The lineage societies covered in this presentation will include National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Sons of the American Revolution, Sons of the Revolution, The Society of the Cincinnati, The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America, and the Boston Tea Party Descendants Program.
For more information and registration, click here.
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Saturday, December 9
Second Saturday: City Directories (Classes and Workshops)
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Zoom, at home or at SGS library
City Directories
Federal census records were only reported every ten years. With city directories, you can discover where your ancestors lived, their occupations, their family members, and FAN clubs between censuses, including that all important 1880 to 1900 period when few Federal census records remain.
We’ll discuss what city directories are, what information they contain, where to find them, and the clues they contain for further research. Several mini case studies show how genealogical questions were answered, information from other research was correlated, and brick walls were broken.
To view at the library, register here. (Available only if 2 or more people register in advance. Call a friend.)
Registration is optional, but it helps us know how many seats will be needed, and it allows us to notify you in case of elevator outage or unexpected closure.
To view from home, register here.
After registering, you will be able to join the meeting immediately from the registration window. If you register in advance, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Speaker: Susan V.H. Fabian is a research and genetic genealogist at Your Genealogy Journey / Your Genetic Journey specializing in tackling brickwall problems and adoption cases using DNA. Susan volunteers her time with Search Angels, FindAGrave, and the Maryland State Archives.
To make a $5.00 donation for a program you enjoyed or plan to attend, click here:ZZZZZ
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Monday, December 11
Brags and Bricks (Special Interest Groups)
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges or just come to chat with other genealogists.
Meets weekly unless otherwise noted. Zoom meeting opens about 10 minutes early with a waiting room. Please be patient.
Facilitator: Varies
Meeting ID: 812 2230 7227
Passcode: 109728
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Monday, December 11
SGS Board of Directors Meeting (Virtual) (SGS Meetings)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Members must sign in to website to see Zoom link
Members must be signed in to view Zoom Meeting info.
If you are not currently signed in, do so on "Members Home," then return to this calendar entry and click on meeting info link above.
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Monday, December 11
Write It Up (Virtual) (Special Interest Groups)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Meeting via Zoom
Are you looking for inspiration to write up your family history research?
This group meets online the second Monday of the month at 7PM Pacific.Join us to share and discuss writing projects, resources, and ideas. Research reports, articles for publication, family histories and memoirs--all genres welcome and encouraged.
Members share their latest writing project by the 1st of the month to give others time to read and review. Depending on the number of pieces submitted, each piece will be given at least 10 minutes discussion.
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Tuesday, December 12
Tech Tuesdays (Virtual) (Classes and Workshops)
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Drop in on Tech Tuesdays, the popular informal consult time on DNA, genealogy software, and genealogy-related technical issues. All are welcomed, especially those who are just starting.
These occur virtually on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. No appointment necessary. No guarantee we can solve your problem, but we sure will try.
Zoom room opens about 10 minutes early with a waiting room. Please be patient.
Meeting ID: 829 8611 6238
Passcode: 205827
Facilitators: Varies (Jill Morelli, Cary Bright, Ceil Rogers, Christine Schomaker)
Image by Mary Pahlke from Pixabay
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Tuesday, December 12
American Ancestors by NEHGS (FREE Webinar) (External Events)
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Family History Roundtable:
Getting Family Involved in Your Research
As genealogists, we all understand how fascinating family history research can be, especially when you break down a brick wall or make an exciting discovery. So, naturally, our family members must be eager to get involved in our research and hear all about our discoveries…right? Unfortunately, for most of us, finding ways to get our relatives interested in family history is almost as much of a challenge as the research itself! Join us for this engaging panel discussion with our genealogists as they discuss their tips for getting family involved in your research—including strategies for sharing research findings, interviewing family members, asking relatives to take DNA tests, and more. This is the first episode in our new panel discussion series, Family History Roundtable.
For more information and registration, click here.
For all events offered through American Ancestors, click here. |
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Thursday, December 14
American Ancestors by NEHGS (FREE Webinar) (External Events)
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
What's New at American Ancestors
American Ancestors is a national center for family history, heritage, and culture actively engaged in the creation of new searchable databases, digitized collections, scholarship, educational programming, and more. We are always working on new projects that share the stories of families and individuals from across the country and around the world. Stay up to date with what’s new at American Ancestors with this webinar series!
For more information and registration, click here.
For all events offered through American Ancestors, click here. |
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Saturday, December 16
Irish SIG (Special Interest Groups)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Virtual via Zoom
Share information and discuss Irish ancestral research.
To participate you need to be on the SGS Irish Interest Group email list. Contact Susan McKee at sfmckee@yahoo.com to join. Susan will email you the Zoom link for the monthly meetings.
Facilitators: Susan McKee and Jim Ryan
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Saturday, December 16
German SIG (Special Interest Groups)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Virtual via Zoom
Bring your favorite German research resource to share with the group.
NOTE: NEW ZOOM LINK, October 2023 - June 2024
You only need to register once for all German SIG meetings October 2023 through June 2024. After registering, you will also receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Keep this email; it may be the only link you get. If you forget to register in advance or misplace the email with the link, don't worry. Register again. You will be able to join the meeting directly from the registration window.
Facilitator: Carolyn Schott
Image by Carolyn Schott |
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Monday, December 18
Brags and Bricks (Special Interest Groups)
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges or just come to chat with other genealogists.
Meets weekly unless otherwise noted. Zoom meeting opens about 10 minutes early with a waiting room. Please be patient.
Facilitator: Varies
Meeting ID: 812 2230 7227
Passcode: 109728
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Tuesday, December 19
Family History Writers' Group (Special Interest Groups)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Meeting via Zoom
Create your family history and share with others in an effort to improve your writing.
Please note: The Writers' Group is at the maximum number of participants and is not currently accepting any new members.
Group Contact: Linda Laing
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Tuesday, December 26
Tech Tuesdays (Virtual) (Classes and Workshops)
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Drop in on Tech Tuesdays, the popular informal consult time on DNA, genealogy software, and genealogy-related technical issues. All are welcomed, especially those who are just starting.
These occur virtually on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. No appointment necessary. No guarantee we can solve your problem, but we sure will try.
Zoom room opens about 10 minutes early with a waiting room. Please be patient.
Meeting ID: 871 1461 1239
Passcode: 112247
Facilitators: Varies (Jill Morelli, Cary Bright, Ceil Rogers, Christine Schomaker)
Image by Mary Pahlke from Pixabay
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Saturday, January 6, 2024
FamilySearch SIG (Special Interest Groups)
10:15 am to 12:15 pm Meeting via Zoom
Discover the many ways to use the FamilySearch website in your research.
We will feature a different aspect of the website every meeting. There will be time for Q & A. Want to join the mailing list? Email Lou: loudaly@nwlink.com
Chair: Lou Daly
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Sunday, January 7, 2024
DNA Workshop (Special Interest Groups)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
To participate you need to be on the SGS DNA Interest Group email list. Contact Cary Bright at SGSDNASIG@gmail.com to join.
Chair: Cary Bright and Craig Gowens
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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
MAC Computer SIG (Special Interest Groups)
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Meeting via Zoom
Jointly sponsored by SGS and Fiske, this group meets every other month on the second Wednesday of the month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Meetings address topics and resources helpful for those using MacIntosh (Apple) computers and the Reunion program in their genealogy research.
The link to logon will be sent to the MAC SIG email list. People wishing to attend should email macusersig@seagensoc.org to be added to the mailing list.
Co-Chairs: Lisa Marker and Diane Hettrick
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Saturday, January 13, 2024
Second Saturday: DAR (Hybrid Event) (Classes and Workshops)
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Zoom, at home or at SGS library
Topic: Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
Paula Furick will be speaking in person at the SGS library, and her presentation will be simultaneously broadcast over Zoom.
[brief description pending]
Registration is optional, but it helps us know how many seats will be needed, and it allows us to notify you in case of elevator outage or unexpected closure.
To view from home, register here.
After registering, you will be able to join the meeting immediately from the registration window. If you register in advance, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Speaker: Paula Furick was regent of the David Douglas Chapter of the DAR in Redmond, Washington, from 2018 to 2020.
To make a $5.00 donation for a program you enjoyed or plan to attend, click here:ZZZZZ
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Sunday, January 14, 2024
Scandinavian Interest Group (Virtual) (Special Interest Groups)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Subject: TBD
Share information and discuss Scandinavian ancestral research.
Hosts: Karen Knudson and Kathi M.
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Saturday, February 3, 2024
Olympia Gen. Soc. Seminar (Virtual Event-$$) (External Events)
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Olympia Genealogical Society presents "Immigration & Naturalization" by Rich Venezia on Saturday, February 3rd,
- Emerald Isle Express: Researching Irish Ancestors
- Discovering Your Immigrant’s Origins: Exhausting Every Resource
- Ship Manifests: An In-Depth Look
- Naturalization Know-How: The Laws and Records of U.S. Citizenship
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