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November Membership Meeting

Monday, November 14 at 2:00 p.m.

Get Acquainted with John Kendrick Chapter, NSDAR, with Brenda Brady, Vice Regent

Let’s get to know our good neighbors, the ladies at John Kendrick Chapter of the DAR, here in Wenatchee. They are involved in many activities that enhance and preserve our American heritage. We’ll hear about all these, get all the current information about applications and joining, and find out the things they’re doing to encourage youth (starting an ROTC in Cashmere and encouraging the local chapter of Children of the American Revolution, for starters).

This will be a hybrid meeting–the in-person meeting and our live speaker will be at the Douglas PUD Auditorium, 1151 Valley Mall Parkway, East Wenatchee.

This meeting does not have a general information handout. However, if you’re serious about exploring membership in the DAR, HERE is the six-page application form. You’ll also find good information at dar.org/national-society/become-member/membership-interest-form, and dar.org/national-society/become-member/how-join.

Zoom information:

Topic: WAGS November General Meeting
Time: Nov 14, 2022 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85925904726?pwd=RlRvYkZCcTNySVo0OUZkenlmSEFiQT09

Meeting ID: 859 2590 4726
Passcode: November

GladSong Concert

Sunday evening, October 9, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

at the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center Auditorium (ok to park at the YMCA lot across the street)

Let’s celebrate WAGS’ 50+1 years, and kick off Family History Week while we’re at it! GladSong is a local choir comprised of some 30 voices–they will delight you with many styles: pop, country, jazz and gospel. Free-will donations will be encouraged but not required. All proceeds go to WAGS as part of our annual fall fundraiser.

The WAGS Library will be open at 4:00 p.m. and after the concert for informal tours.

October Membership Meeting

Monday, October 10, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.

Turn Family History Facts into Stories You Can Share with Annette Burke Lyttle

Genealogists are always excited to share our discoveries, but so often we get that blank stare from family members. How can we turn the facts that interest us into stories that will enthrall our relatives? Annette Lyttle has a “small bites” four-step system to help us share our family stories with ease!

In person at the Douglas PUD Auditorium, 1151 Valley Mall Parkway, East Wenatchee, and via Zoom at:

Topic: WAGS Oct General Zoom Meeting
Time: Oct 10, 2022 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81048671116?pwd=UjBKTmpCQkFsSnFZV2taM05Ma1c5UT09

Meeting ID: 810 4867 1116
Passcode: October

September Membership Meeting

Monday, September 12, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. Hybrid–via Zoom and in-person

www.AmericanAncestors.org with Christine Cohen

Our presenter will give us a West Coast slant on the website for the New England Historical and Genealogical Society. AmericanAncestors is available on the WAGS Library computers, so we all need to be able to drive it like a car! Learn all that it has to offer. Christine Cohen joins us from the “other WAGS:” Whittier Area Genealogical Society in Southern California.

Speaker Handout

Zoom information is posted below. The in-person meeting will be held at the Douglas County PUD Auditorium, 1151 Valley Mall Parkway, East Wenatchee.

Topic: WAGS September General Meeting
Time: Sep 12, 2022 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82919117736?pwd=SFV2dkp0ZlpxQ3l1cC9sQ04wNUVFQT09

Meeting ID: 829 1911 7736
Passcode: September

August Membership Meeting

Monday, August 8 at 2:00 p.m.

WAGS is going international! Our speaker, Mags Gauldin, comes to us from Ottawa, Canada. She will present “Using WikiTree’s DNA Features.” First, be introduced to WikiTree if you aren’t familiar with it, and then Mags will demonstrate its many DNA features. Find out how WikiTree can accelerate your research!

Zoom only, due to some vacation schedules.

Topic: WAGS August General Meeting
Time: Aug 8, 2022 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89248490018?pwd=OGNvWXJPbUt4RDFHL2NYeFNNYVF5Zz09

Meeting ID: 892 4849 0018
Passcode: August

July Membership Meeting –DNA: Get Started with a Research Plan

Monday, July 11 at 2:00 p.m.

Everybody does DNA, right? But how many know how that wonderful research tool fits into their research plan? (Umm, you do have a research plan, don’t you?) Janice Lovelace will come to our aid and show us where and how it should fit. Janice has been a board member of the Seattle Genealogical Society for many years, and is much in demand as a genealogy educator and lecturer.

This will be a hybrid meeting, in person at the Douglas PUD Auditorium, 1151 Valley Mall Parkway, East Wenatchee; and via Zoom.

Speaker’s Handout

Topic: WAGS General Meeting for July
Time: Jul 11, 2022 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88949729946?pwd=quUFVHYmtVuKtXBO14VJvB8E49sDqE.1

Meeting ID: 889 4972 9946
Passcode: July

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Sweden Birth, Marriage, and Death Collections Now Complete on MyHeritage

 MyHeritage is now home to the complete set of Sweden’s historical birth, marriage, and death collections. Family historians will now enjoy comprehensive nationwide coverage in one place for the first time.

Search Sweden Births, 1850–1920

Search Sweden Marriages, 1850–1945

Search Sweden Deaths, 1850–1945

Sweden Birth, Marriage, and Death Collections Now Complete on MyHeritage

This milestone brings together more than 33 million fully indexed records from the Lutheran Church books, covering births (1850–1920) and marriages and deaths (1850–1945), complete with original images. These records are essential for confirming names, dates, family relationships, and parishes, and they integrate seamlessly with Record Matches in family trees. For anyone researching Swedish roots — whether their ancestors emigrated to North America or remained in Sweden — this is a major milestone that removes gaps and simplifies the research process.

You can read the full blog announcement here. 

Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society New England to the Midwest

Bridging the Gap: New England to the Midwest, 1780 – 1850

Speaker: D. Joshua Taylor

Friday, February 20, 2026 @ 10am Meeting via Zoom only

*To receive a Zoom link, please register at bigenealogy.org


Migration from New England to the Midwest in the early nineteenth century transformed families and communities. This presentation examines why people moved, how they traveled, and where they settled, using real research examples to illustrate these journeys. We will explore records and research techniques that help bridge the gap between departure and destination.

For more than 20 years, Joshua Taylor has been sharing the incredible connections that can be made through genealogy and family history. An avid genealogist, he is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and is past President of the Federation of Genealogical Societies.

Skagit Valley Genealogical Society Washington State Library Family History Resources



You can’t keep a good library down! Join SVGS on Saturday February 14, 2026, at 1pm at the Burlington Public Library for “Washington State Library Family History Resources” with librarian Crystal Hicks. From historic newspapers and local city directories to maps and tribal histories, the Washington State Library has materials to aid you in your family history research. Come learn how we can still access these materials despite the library’s closure to the general public due to budget cuts. Can’t make it to the Burlington Library, request a zoom link by emailing [email protected].

Eastern Washington Genealogical Society FamilySearch: Tools, Tricks, and Tech Connections

Plug In to FamilySearch: Tools, Tricks, and Tech Connections

Presented by our very own: Margie Beldin

Plug In to FamilySearch: Tools, Tricks, and Tech Connections

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced researcher, you will learn new things today! 

Margie will discuss Family Search tools and explore FamilySearch features and activities that you may not be aware of. Printable charts and research helpers, as well as games and interactive activities that make family history fun. You’ll discover new ways to research, share your findings, and involve your relatives of all ages.  

Date: February 07, 2026

Time: 12:30 PM to 03:00 PM

Location: THE HIVE 2904 E Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA 99202

Zoom link and Program Handouts will be available on the website the day prior to the event. (EWGSi.org)

Raffles  

$50/50$ 

Coffee and Cookies 

Free Table

Please remember that EWGS Ways & Means is always accepting items for future

 Book Sales and Auctions, so bring them with you!

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