September 2018
Webinar: 25 Simple Research Hacks Every Genealogist Should Know
Whether you are searching online databases, trying to obtain information from an uncooperative cousin or need to streamline your research workflow, this webinar will outline 25 ways to get more genealogy done in less time. Taught by Lisa Alzo, an internationally-recognized lecturer and author.
Find out more »Third Thursday Evening Hours
Do you find it hard to get to the Clark County Genealogical Library during daytime hours? Come in on Third Thursday to talk to librarians who can help with family history research. One librarian has Scandinavian research expertise. The library has more than 10,000 books and resources, and free access on computers to Ancestry.com and AmericanAncestors.com. Users may also bring a computer and use free WiFi.
Find out more »Local Histories and Published Resources Genealogy Class
Published resources such as local or county histories as well as family histories are now available in printed and digital electronic formats. This class will explain the what, when, where and how-to of published resources and is an updated version of Larry Dean’s 2006 class outline. The Clark County Genealogical Society Library shelves are a starting point. Classes are $12 for members and $15 for nonmembers. To register in advance, call the CCGS library at 360-750-5688. Classes with insufficient registration…
Find out more »General membership meeting for genealogy enthusiasts
Researching slave ancestors overseas can be challenging due to naming and record-keeping practices. Professor Sue Peabody at Washington State University Vancouver will discuss her recent prize-winning book, "Madeleine's Children: Family, Freedom, Secrets, and Lies in France's Indian Ocean Colonies" (Oxford, 2017), and her new project: "The Failure of the Succès: Anatomy of a Slave Smuggling Voyage." Both projects involve the careful reconstruction of families in France’s Indian Ocean Colonies of Réunion and Mauritius (with asides to Bengal and Mozambique) in…
Find out more »October 2018
LEGACY FAMILY TREE GENEALOGY SOFTWARE USER GROUP
If you use Legacy Family Tree Software for tracking your genealogy research, there is a Legacy Users Group that meets monthly to discuss tips, tricks and problems. You will always come away with some new ideas. The meetings are held regularly on the first Monday of the month. Members and non-members are welcome.
Find out more »Family History Research Book Club
There are many research-rich books of genealogical historical collections, as well as how-to books on methods, collection and data storage of genealogy research. This group delves into one book at a time and discusses how to make the best use of it. Join this casual group as they delve into their favorite topic of books on family history discovery and sleuthing.
Find out more »Finding the Women in Your Family genealogy class
Where are the women in your family tree? Half of your ancestry comes from women, yet we tend to focus our genealogical searches on men because their last name seldom changed. This class will focus on the importance of including all the women in searches as well as the where and how to find them. Instructor Barbara Shrag will show ways to locate missing women. Classes are $12 for CCGS members and $15 for nonmembers. To register in advance call…
Find out more »Unfocused Genealogy Discussion Group
There’s no meeting agenda, no special topic, just a group of curious people bringing genealogy research notes and questions to share with the group. Get ideas for the next steps in research.
Find out more »Genealogy class: Writing Your Own Obituary and Find-A-Grave Online research tips
Learn how to write your own or another’s obituary. The second segment of this class will delve into using Find-A-Grave online research, access tips and how to connect with Find-A-Grave information providers. This class is team taught by genealogy experts Lela Miller and Alice Allen. Classes are $12 for CCGS members and $15 for nonmembers. To register in advance call the CCGS library, 360-750-5688. Classes with insufficient registration may be cancelled.
Find out more »Scandinavian Roots Focus Group
This monthly meeting will help people discover their Scandinavian roots. Meet with other like-minded individuals who have discovered their ancestors going back many generations. Geographic areas include Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands. This group meets regularly on the second Thursday of the month, September-May. Members and nonmembers are welcome.
Find out more »GENEALOGY AND THE LAW CLASS
Genealogical research has located an ancestor in documents with terms such as "fieri facias." Legal terms and the law not only determined ancestors' decisions and actions, but also where they may be located through records in buying and selling land, writing wills or paying taxes. Instructor Dale Deatherage will teach how to navigate some common and uncommon legal terms that determined ancestors' futures. Classes are $12 for CCGS members and $15 for nonmembers. To register in advance, call the CCGS…
Find out more »Clark County Genealogical Society Membership Meeting for Genealogy Enthusiasts
FamilySearch.org recently added their two billionth image to their website. Some images are of microfilm reels; others are newly acquired. This presentation will assist you in finding the digital records of most interest to you. Indexing cannot keep up with the volume of records made available and tips will be given for using sleuthing methods that often yield the best results. A 30+ year researcher, speaker Tom O’Brien is involved in many Portland-area genealogy groups and has specialties in Irish…
Find out more »Researching Missouri Records Genealogy Class
Learn best practices for researching hidden Missouri records to trace family history in this class taught by Clark County Genealogical Society President Brian Runyan. Classes are $12 for CCGS members and $15 for nonmembers. To register in advance call the CCGS library, 360-750-5688. Classes with insufficient registration may be cancelled.
Find out more »November 2018
Unfocused Genealogy Discussion Group
There’s no meeting agenda, no special topic, just a group of curious people bringing genealogy research notes and questions to share with the group. Get ideas for the next steps in research.
Find out more »LEGACY FAMILY TREE GENEALOGY SOFTWARE USER GROUP
If you use Legacy Family Tree Software for tracking your genealogy research, there is a Legacy Users Group that meets monthly to discuss tips, tricks and problems. You will always come away with some new ideas. The meetings are held regularly on the first Monday of the month. Members and non-members are welcome.
Find out more »Family History Research Book Club
There are many research-rich books of genealogical historical collections, as well as how-to books on methods, collection and data storage of genealogy research. This group delves into one book at a time and discusses how to make the best use of it. Join this casual group as they delve into their favorite topic of books on family history discovery and sleuthing.
Find out more »Scandinavian Roots Focus Group
This monthly meeting will help people discover their Scandinavian roots. Meet with other like-minded individuals who have discovered their ancestors going back many generations. Geographic areas include Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands. This group meets regularly on the second Thursday of the month, September-May. Members and nonmembers are welcome.
Find out more »Scandinavian Roots Focus Group
Learn how to conduct research to discover Scandinavian roots. Meet with other like-minded individuals who have discovered their ancestors going back many generations in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands. This focus group meets regularly on the second Thursday of the month, September-May. Members and nonmembers are welcome.
Find out more »December 2018
LEGACY FAMILY TREE GENEALOGY SOFTWARE USER GROUP
If you use Legacy Family Tree Software for tracking your genealogy research, there is a Legacy Users Group that meets monthly to discuss tips, tricks and problems. You will always come away with some new ideas. The meetings are held regularly on the first Monday of the month. Members and non-members are welcome.
Find out more »Family History Research Book Club
There are many research-rich books of genealogical historical collections, as well as how-to books on methods, collection and data storage of genealogy research. This group delves into one book at a time and discusses how to make the best use of it. Join this casual group as they delve into their favorite topic of books on family history discovery and sleuthing.
Find out more »Unfocused Genealogy Discussion Group
There’s no meeting agenda, no special topic, just a group of curious people bringing genealogy research notes and questions to share with the group. Get ideas for the next steps in research.
Find out more »Scandinavian Roots Focus Group
This monthly meeting will help people discover their Scandinavian roots. Meet with other like-minded individuals who have discovered their ancestors going back many generations. Geographic areas include Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands. This group meets regularly on the second Thursday of the month, September-May. Members and nonmembers are welcome.
Find out more »January 2019
Unfocused Genealogy Discussion Group
There’s no meeting agenda, no special topic, just a group of curious people bringing genealogy research notes and questions to share with the group. Get ideas for the next steps in research.
Find out more »LEGACY FAMILY TREE GENEALOGY SOFTWARE USER GROUP
If you use Legacy Family Tree Software for tracking your genealogy research, there is a Legacy Users Group that meets monthly to discuss tips, tricks and problems. You will always come away with some new ideas. The meetings are held regularly on the first Monday of the month. Members and non-members are welcome.
Find out more »Family History Research Book Club
There are many research-rich books of genealogical historical collections, as well as how-to books on methods, collection and data storage of genealogy research. This group delves into one book at a time and discusses how to make the best use of it. Join this casual group as they delve into their favorite topic of books on family history discovery and sleuthing.
Find out more »Scandinavian Roots Focus Group
This monthly meeting will help people discover their Scandinavian roots. Meet with other like-minded individuals who have discovered their ancestors going back many generations. Geographic areas include Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands. This group meets regularly on the second Thursday of the month, September-May. Members and nonmembers are welcome.
Find out more »February 2019
Family History Research Book Club
There are many research-rich books of genealogical historical collections, as well as how-to books on methods, collection and data storage of genealogy research. This group delves into one book at a time and discusses how to make the best use of it. Join this casual group as they delve into their favorite topic of books on family history discovery and sleuthing.
Find out more »Scandinavian Roots Focus Group
This monthly meeting will help people discover their Scandinavian roots. Meet with other like-minded individuals who have discovered their ancestors going back many generations. Geographic areas include Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands. This group meets regularly on the second Thursday of the month, September-May. Members and nonmembers are welcome.
Find out more »March 2019
Family History Research Book Club
There are many research-rich books of genealogical historical collections, as well as how-to books on methods, collection and data storage of genealogy research. This group delves into one book at a time and discusses how to make the best use of it. Join this casual group as they delve into their favorite topic of books on family history discovery and sleuthing.
Find out more »Scandinavian Roots Focus Group
This monthly meeting will help people discover their Scandinavian roots. Meet with other like-minded individuals who have discovered their ancestors going back many generations. Geographic areas include Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands. This group meets regularly on the second Thursday of the month, September-May. Members and nonmembers are welcome.
Find out more »April 2019
Family History Research Book Club
There are many research-rich books of genealogical historical collections, as well as how-to books on methods, collection and data storage of genealogy research. This group delves into one book at a time and discusses how to make the best use of it. Join this casual group as they delve into their favorite topic of books on family history discovery and sleuthing.
Find out more »Scandinavian Roots Focus Group
This monthly meeting will help people discover their Scandinavian roots. Meet with other like-minded individuals who have discovered their ancestors going back many generations. Geographic areas include Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands. This group meets regularly on the second Thursday of the month, September-May. Members and nonmembers are welcome.
Find out more »May 2019
Family History Research Book Club
There are many research-rich books of genealogical historical collections, as well as how-to books on methods, collection and data storage of genealogy research. This group delves into one book at a time and discusses how to make the best use of it. Join this casual group as they delve into their favorite topic of books on family history discovery and sleuthing.
Find out more »Scandinavian Roots Focus Group
This monthly meeting will help people discover their Scandinavian roots. Meet with other like-minded individuals who have discovered their ancestors going back many generations. Geographic areas include Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands. This group meets regularly on the second Thursday of the month, September-May. Members and nonmembers are welcome.
Find out more »June 2019
Family History Research Book Club
There are many research-rich books of genealogical historical collections, as well as how-to books on methods, collection and data storage of genealogy research. This group delves into one book at a time and discusses how to make the best use of it. Join this casual group as they delve into their favorite topic of books on family history discovery and sleuthing.
Find out more »July 2019
Family History Research Book Club
There are many research-rich books of genealogical historical collections, as well as how-to books on methods, collection and data storage of genealogy research. This group delves into one book at a time and discusses how to make the best use of it. Join this casual group as they delve into their favorite topic of books on family history discovery and sleuthing.
Find out more »August 2019
Family History Research Book Club
There are many research-rich books of genealogical historical collections, as well as how-to books on methods, collection and data storage of genealogy research. This group delves into one book at a time and discusses how to make the best use of it. Join this casual group as they delve into their favorite topic of books on family history discovery and sleuthing.
Find out more »September 2019
Family History Research Book Club
There are many research-rich books of genealogical historical collections, as well as how-to books on methods, collection and data storage of genealogy research. This group delves into one book at a time and discusses how to make the best use of it. Join this casual group as they delve into their favorite topic of books on family history discovery and sleuthing.
Find out more »October 2019
Family History Research Book Club
There are many research-rich books of genealogical historical collections, as well as how-to books on methods, collection and data storage of genealogy research. This group delves into one book at a time and discusses how to make the best use of it. Join this casual group as they delve into their favorite topic of books on family history discovery and sleuthing.
Find out more »November 2019
Family History Research Book Club
There are many research-rich books of genealogical historical collections, as well as how-to books on methods, collection and data storage of genealogy research. This group delves into one book at a time and discusses how to make the best use of it. Join this casual group as they delve into their favorite topic of books on family history discovery and sleuthing.
Find out more »December 2019
Family History Research Book Club
There are many research-rich books of genealogical historical collections, as well as how-to books on methods, collection and data storage of genealogy research. This group delves into one book at a time and discusses how to make the best use of it. Join this casual group as they delve into their favorite topic of books on family history discovery and sleuthing.
Find out more »January 2020
Family History Research Book Club
There are many research-rich books of genealogical historical collections, as well as how-to books on methods, collection and data storage of genealogy research. This group delves into one book at a time and discusses how to make the best use of it. Join this casual group as they delve into their favorite topic of books on family history discovery and sleuthing.
Find out more »February 2020
Family History Research Book Club
There are many research-rich books of genealogical historical collections, as well as how-to books on methods, collection and data storage of genealogy research. This group delves into one book at a time and discusses how to make the best use of it. Join this casual group as they delve into their favorite topic of books on family history discovery and sleuthing.
Find out more »March 2020
Family History Research Book Club
There are many research-rich books of genealogical historical collections, as well as how-to books on methods, collection and data storage of genealogy research. This group delves into one book at a time and discusses how to make the best use of it. Join this casual group as they delve into their favorite topic of books on family history discovery and sleuthing.
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