Genealogical Society of South Whidbey Island

05/03/2024

Ancestry DNA Kits are on sale for $39 until May 12th! I've never seen them this low before! If you have Amazon Prime you can get free shipping too.

05/03/2024

This month we have pulled out all the stops! You will be able to enjoy two nationally known genealogical speakers.

May 13, 2024 - 1:00am to 2:30pm – Zoom meeting. Check your email on May 12 for the link to the meeting.

Speaker: Michael Lacapo.

Dr. Michael D. Lacopo is a retired small-animal veterinarian and professional genealogist born and raised in northern Indiana. Researching since 1980, he has lectured internationally and written for numerous periodicals and journals. A self- described "all-American mutt," his research skills cover a broad range, with specialties in German research, Mid-Atlantic American research, genetic genealogy, social history, and advanced problem solving.

Program: TBA.

May 21, 2024 –10:00am to 12:00pm – Zoom meeting. Check your email on May 20 for the link to the meeting.

Speaker: J. Mark Lowe

J. Mark Lowe describes himself as "born to be curious." He is a professional genealogist and educator who specializes in original records and manuscripts throughout the South. He coordinates "Research in the South" courses at IGHR, SLIG, and TIGR, worked on several TV series, hosts a YouTube channel, and does webinars.

Topic: Road Crews & Jury Duty Finding an Ancestor Without a Census

02/03/2024

Tuesday - February 20, 2024 –10:00am to 12:00pm
Will be IN-PERSON at the Freeland Library Community Room from 10am - 12pm. There will be no Zoom connection.

Speaker: Doreen Johnson – GSSWI member.

Program: Using Maps in general and specifically BLM (Bureau of Land Management) GLO (General Land Office) maps for Your Genealogical Research.

A very high percentage of the people who came to our shores, came because they wanted to own their own land. If you have people who came in the late 1700's or later you should definitely have a look at the BLM's records.

02/03/2024

Monday - February 12, 2024 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm (via Zoom)

Speaker: Dalva Church, Executive Director of Island County Historical Society and Museum

Program: Where the ICHS&M is going under new management. What we can look forward to in 2024.

Dalva comes to the museum after many years in academia. She has a BA in History, an MA in Humanities, and an MFA. She has a long history of working with nonprofits and volunteering in the community. Though originally coming from Ohio, Dalva loves being a transplant to Washington state, and it has been a ten-year dream to live on Whidbey. Dalva has long been a student of the history of Indigenous peoples and maritime history and is excited to apply those passions to the fascinating story of Whidbey Island.

Check your email on Sunday, February 11th for the link to the meeting.

01/16/2024

Topic: Using Libraries for Genealogical Research
Speaker: David Brazier, President of the Fiske Genealogical Library in Seattle
Time: Jan 16, 2024 10:00 AM - 1200 PM - Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting from home at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3601472583?pwd=bTZWczVQbTlkVE1lQnpIbnZsNExrUT09&omn=86856307251

You may also participate IN-PERSON by coming to the Freeland Library Community Room. This will also be a zoom meeting but you'll get to see other members face to face.

10/16/2023

Reminder: Tomorrow is Third Tuesday Meeting - October 17, 2023 from 10am - 12pm.
Another in-person meeting! This one will be at the Freeland Library Community Room, 5495 S. Harbor Ave., Freeland
Speaker: GSSWI member Doreen Johnson
Program: Boundry changes between states and counties have occurred since the very beginning of Colonial times in the U.S. The year your ancestors lived in a certain place might make a huge difference in where their records are located. Doreen will demonstrate Animap, a software program which tracks state and county boundary changes from colonial times until now.

10/11/2023

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10/11/2023

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10/05/2023

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10/03/2023

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10/03/2023

Third Tuesday Meeting - October 17, 2023 from 10am - 12pm.

Another in-person meeting! This one will be at the Freeland Library Community Room, 5495 S. Harbor Ave., Freeland

Speaker: GSSWI member Doreen Johnson
Program: Boundry changes between states and counties have occurred since the very beginning of Colonial times in the U.S. The year your ancestors lived in a certain place might make a huge difference in where their records are located. Doreen will demonstrate Animap, a software program which tracks state and county boundary changes from colonial times until now.