Ferndale Genies Monthly Meeting:
3rd Monday, 1:00-3:30 at Ferndale Library.
February 17 meeting at the Downtown Co-op Connections Classroom due to
the library being closed for Presidents’ Day.
Next
meeting: Monday, February 17. There
will be ample time for questions and research.
Come prepared with questions and passwords. Bring a computing device or plan to borrow a
library laptop.
Whatcom Genealogical Society (WGS): 2nd Mondays, 2:00-3:30 or
so. Bellingham Elks Lodge at 710 Samish Way. Park around back and enter the
lower level.
Whatcom
Genealogical Society will meet Monday, February 10, 2020 from 2:00 pm to 4:00
pm at the Bellingham Elks Lodge, 710 Samish Way, downstairs. Mary Roddy
will speak on “Basics of U.S. Genealogical Research”. Visitors welcome!
WGS Spring Seminar: WGS is pleased to announce that Diana
Elder will be presenting her seminar "Research Like a Pro"
at our Spring Seminar on Saturday, March 28th in Bellingham!
Details on registration, pricing, location will be available
soon. In the meantime, here is some information on Diana and the seminar.
Diana Elder AGⓇ is a professional
genealogist and author. She is accredited in the Gulf South region of the
United States and is the Presentation Specialist for The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists
(ICAPGen). Diana is the author of the bestselling book, Research Like a Pro: A
Genealogist’s Guide and creator of the “Research Like a Pro” study group and
e-Course. Diana and her daughter, Nicole Dyer, are the hosts of the Research
Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast and share research tips on their website, FamilyLocket.com.
Research Like a Pro
Seminar
Are you stuck in your
genealogical research? Wondering how to make progress on your brick wall
problems? Discover the process that a professional genealogist uses to solve
difficult cases. Diana Elder will share her step-by-step method using real
world examples, easily understood by any level of genealogist. Learn how to
take your research to the next level.
On February 8, 2020 SVGS welcomes a
new speaker, Robbie Johnson. Her topic is the Census of England, 101: The Basics, Tips & Tricks. Robbie
is a certified, professional genealogist who lives in Sedro-Woolley. Robbie got
involved right away by helping with our Pop Up Help Session. It was greatly
appreciated.
Continuing with the trend of
introducing new genealogy experts to our members in 2020 there is another new
speaker this spring. At the March 14 meeting we will welcome Wendy F. Smith,
PhD. Wendy is a skilled researcher with many academic and professional
credentials. Dr. Smith will discuss The Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS)
which is essential to accurate family history research. Dr. Smith will delve
even deeper in applying the GPS as part of a 3- part monthly educational series
in March, April and May.
National Events:
RootsTech, Salt Lake City, UT, February 26-29.
Four-day schedule of live streaming is here:
Scroll down for a link to the Virtual Pass which is $129 for 30
class videos that will be ready 15-20 days after the conference.
Northwest Genealogy Conference 2020
“A World of Discoveries”
Aug 12 – 15, 2020 in Arlington, WA
(planning special events to coincide with the 400th Anniversary
of the Mayflower)
2021 International Germanic Genealogy Conference
July 16-18, 2021 at Sharonville Convention Center, Cincinnati,
Ohio .
hosted by the Hamilton County (Ohio) Gen Society
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