Just wanted to remind everyone that the deadline for the pre-registration savings of $20 is Saturday, February 17th. The South King County Genealogical Society proudly presents their annual Gene - A - Rama! We have lined up 3 great speakers covering 4 exciting topics. Details: Date: Saturday, March 3, 2001 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Location: First Baptist Church of Kent, 11420 SE 248th Street, Kent, WA Speakers & topics: Janet Baccus - Adoption Searches - what to do first Sarah Little - Family Research Problems Susan Bankhead - Western Migration and Federal Land Records Susan Bankhead - New York Research Fees: Cost is $20.00 for the entire day if pre-registered by February 17, 2001. Cost for the entire day if registration is received after February 17, as well as day of the event registration, will be $25.00. NOTE: Handouts are not guaranteed for day-of-event registration. A Pre-registration form can be downloaded from the website at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~waskcgs/generama.2001.html Lunch: For those who wish, catered lunches of sandwiches and salad will be available for a cost of $7.50 per person, and will be made available only for those who have pre-registered and paid for lunch in advance. Lunch may be ordered on the pre-registration form. There are also restaurants and fast-food establishments within driving distance of the church, or you are welcome to bring your own lunch if you wish. Books news: During the seminar, the South King County Genealogical Society will offer for sale, a broad selection of new and used books, and other genealogical materials of itnerest to family historians and researchers. We will also have door prizes and a raffle. The cost of the raffle ticket is $1 and the prize is a $50 bill. The proceeds from the raffle go to the N.A.R.A. fund Contact information: For more information, please call Sylva Coppock at 425-235-8076 or e-mail at SylvaCop@aol.com Check out our web site for more information! http://www.rootsweb.com/~waskcgs/index.html We hope to see you at the Gene-A-Rama!

If you have anything for the Used Magazine & Book sale that will be held at the Genearama on March 3rd, you can bring them to the February meeting. Barbara Heutchy and Colleen Rockwell are in charge of the sale. Please note that we have a surplus of Genealogical Helpers. If you have any that you want to donate, please think about donating them to your local senior center, thrift shop, etc. Thanks! Tracy Arnold

Hello! The South King County Genealogical Society is proud to have Mary Peters, Director of Education at the Fiske Genealogical Foundation Library, speak at our next program on Researching Maiden Names. A continual source of frustration in researching our family history is trying to determine the maiden names of our female ancestors. Mary Peters will share tips and techniques for success in finding this illusive information. Date: Saturday, February 17th Time: 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. - Social Hour (come browse our Sales Table, checkout our other tables) 10:15 - Noon - Meeting & Program Place: First Baptist Church of Kent 11430 SE 248th Street Kent, Washington Topic: Researching Maiden Names Information: Visit us on the web at http://www.rootsweb.com/~waskcgs If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me. Tracy Arnold South King County Genealogical Society Vice President/Publicity Chairperson blackhrn@gte.net

Hi Tom, my computer is really acting up today so hope you get this. My last attempt disappeared. Yes, I thought I heard that Ancestry.com is on the SKCGS computer in the library. I just got the program and the added Census documents which I have never done before. Also want to check passenger lists for two ships that I know the departure dates. Your assistance to get me up and running on this program would be wonderful. Also would like to check out the Letters Home again (to Germany). I have to prove a point to the family at large and the book addresses the question. If I can get help with the program, I'll be there whenever convenient for you. Thanks, Shirley

SKCGS members, I announced at the Feb 6th Board Meeting, Char Kibbie has volunteered to be on the committee. One more volunteer needed! No experience required. The other members can guide you through the requirements for the offices they are trying to fill. I would like to announce this in our March/April Newsletter (deadline Feb 15th) and it is required by our Saturday, Feb 17th meeting. Without a Nominating Committe there will be no officers-elect and no SKCGS Society. You can send me an e-mail: phaynen@gte.net or call me 253-813-3957 Thanks for support, Phyllis Phyllis Haynen wrote: > > I reported at our Saturday, January 20th, meeting we need a Nominating > Committee for the June 2001 - 2002 Officers. The committee consists of > three members. Two general members, one member from the Board of > Directors and one alternate board member. Cathy Wooden, Secretary, is > our Board member and Tracy Arnold is the alternate board member. > > I still need two general members. I am mostly in contact with the > Chairpersons and yes, I could appoint two Chairpersons. I would like to > give this opportunity to two regular general members. This is your > chance to participate in a once a year committee. And a very important > committee. > > I need this committee by the Saturday, February 17th, meeting. I would > really like to have two names for Tuesday's Board meeting. If you have > questions and are interested, please contact me. > > Phyllis Haynen > SKCGS President > 253-813-3957 > -- > E-Mail: phaynen@gte.net > Manitoba, Canada GenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~canmb/ > County Down, Ireland GenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~nirdow/ > Poinsett Co., Arkansas USGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~arpoinse/ > Phyllis' Family Genealogy http://home1.gte.net/phaynen/tree.htm

Shirley, Janice and I volunteer on the 2nd Monday evening at the Auburn Library. I'll be pulling "the duty shift" tomorrow night, the 12th, since Janice is at a conference in Leavenworth. I'd be glad to help you, I'm there from 7:00 to 9:00pm. But I did wonder: do you need the help on how to access Ancestry on the web, or what "new program" were you referring to? Best, Tom Hammond On Sun, 11 Feb 2001 12:38:29 EST SATMM@aol.com writes: > I have subscribed to Ancestry with the additional Census Records and > also > want to access a Passenger list if it's on Ancestry. I only have > the video > tape and not a book. I'm pretty lame at new programs on my computer > and > wonder if I could make an appointment with an Auburn Library > volunteer who > could walk me through the process on the Ancestry Program there. > Then I can > be a whiz at home to access the rest. Thanks, > Shirley Taylor, SKCGS > >

I have subscribed to Ancestry with the additional Census Records and also want to access a Passenger list if it's on Ancestry. I only have the video tape and not a book. I'm pretty lame at new programs on my computer and wonder if I could make an appointment with an Auburn Library volunteer who could walk me through the process on the Ancestry Program there. Then I can be a whiz at home to access the rest. Thanks, Shirley Taylor, SKCGS

I reported at our Saturday, January 20th, meeting we need a Nominating Committee for the June 2001 - 2002 Officers. The committee consists of three members. Two general members, one member from the Board of Directors and one alternate board member. Cathy Wooden, Secretary, is our Board member and Tracy Arnold is the alternate board member. I still need two general members. I am mostly in contact with the Chairpersons and yes, I could appoint two Chairpersons. I would like to give this opportunity to two regular general members. This is your chance to participate in a once a year committee. And a very important committee. I need this committee by the Saturday, February 17th, meeting. I would really like to have two names for Tuesday's Board meeting. If you have questions and are interested, please contact me. Phyllis Haynen SKCGS President 253-813-3957 -- E-Mail: phaynen@gte.net Manitoba, Canada GenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~canmb/ County Down, Ireland GenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~nirdow/ Poinsett Co., Arkansas USGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~arpoinse/ Phyllis' Family Genealogy http://home1.gte.net/phaynen/tree.htm

Sorry, I forgot the change! The Accreditation program by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Salt Lake City, UT is being phased out and those who are paid up as AG will be able to transfer to the level of CGRS in the BCG program http://www.bcgcertification.org/ but will have to be tested at a later date. Laura ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary Kozy" <mkozy@attglobal.net> To: <WA-SKGS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, January 29, 2001 10:32 AM Subject: Re: [WASKCGS-L] Fw: Genealogist Certification & Classes > Actually, just a correction to this. The Family History Dept. no longer handles > the testing procedure for becoming an Accredited Genealogist. I just spoke with > someone there last week, and they have turned this over to another independent > organization. I should be getting some information from them this week, so I'll > let you know all the details when I get them... > > Mary > > Joe & Laura Schmidt wrote: > > > After I replied to this, decided I would send all of you the information > > too! > > Laura > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Joe & Laura Schmidt" <digmypast@msn.com> > > To: <PABEDFOR-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Monday, January 29, 2001 9:57 AM > > Subject: Re: Genealogist Certification & Classes > > > > > Hope this is of use to you: > > > > > > There is mainly three different forms of credentialing programs: > > > Accreditation, Certification, and College/University Degrees. In > > someone's > > > credentials you can see various designations depending on their > > > specialization: AG for Accredited Genealogist, B.A., B.S., M.A., or Ph.D. > > as > > > university degrees if in genealogy or family history, CGRS for Certified > > > Genealogical Records Specialist, CALS for Certified American Lineage > > > Specialist, CG for Certified Genealogist, CGL for Certified Genealogical > > > Lecturer, or CGI for Certified Genealogical Instructor. > > > > > > The family History Library of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day > > > Saints sponsors the Accreditation Program for individuals who want to > > become > > > professional genealogists. They started this in 1964. The exam is given > > in > > > SLC. There are several prerequisites and I believe there are 5 subtests > > to > > > the exam : (1) document recognition, (2) documentation transcription, (3) > > > case studies, (4) written exam on a specific regional area, (5) interviews > > > in which you may be asked to explain and defend the research you did on > > the > > > case studies, and answer any questions the committee may throw at you. > > > Completion of written exam is done in eight hours, and oral is dependant > > on > > > the written exam. Plan on the process taking two days. There is no fee > > > involved but those who pass must sign and abide by a code of ethics to > > > receive their accreditation. > > > > > > Board for Certification of Genealogists > > > http://www.bcgcertification.org/ > > > > > > National Genealogical Society Education Programs > > > http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/education/body_frame.html > > > > > > National Genealogical Society Home Study Course > > > 4527 Seventieth Street North > > > Arlington, VA 22207-2399 > > > 703-528-2612 > > > > > > National Institute on Genealogical Research > > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~natgenin/ > > > > > > Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) > > > http://www.samford.edu/schools/ighr/ighr.html > > > > > > BYU Independent Study offers certificate programs in Family History > > > (Genealogy) > > > http://ce.byu.edu/is/certificate.htm > > > > > > Genealogical Institute of Mid America > > > http://www.rootdig.com/gima.html > > > > > > The Federation of Genealogical Societies > > > http://www.fgs.org/ > > > > > > Family TreeMaker's Online study > > > http://www.familytreemaker.com/university.html > > > > > > Focus on U.S. Genealogy > > > http://www.conted.bcc.ctc.edu/users/genusa/ > > > > > > Basic American Genealogy > > > http://www.vu.org/calendar.html > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > To: <PABEDFOR-L@rootsweb.com> > > > Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2001 5:36 AM > > > Subject: Genealogist Certification & Classes > > > > > > > > > > Does any reader of either of these lists know of an "official" > > > > (as in recognized within the genealogy community as being > > > > genuine and/or legitimate) organization that sets a standard by > > > > which you can become a certified genealogist? (Long winded, I > > > > know! :->) > > > > > > > >

Actually, just a correction to this. The Family History Dept. no longer handles the testing procedure for becoming an Accredited Genealogist. I just spoke with someone there last week, and they have turned this over to another independent organization. I should be getting some information from them this week, so I'll let you know all the details when I get them... Mary Joe & Laura Schmidt wrote: > After I replied to this, decided I would send all of you the information > too! > Laura > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Joe & Laura Schmidt" <digmypast@msn.com> > To: <PABEDFOR-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, January 29, 2001 9:57 AM > Subject: Re: Genealogist Certification & Classes > > > Hope this is of use to you: > > > > There is mainly three different forms of credentialing programs: > > Accreditation, Certification, and College/University Degrees. In > someone's > > credentials you can see various designations depending on their > > specialization: AG for Accredited Genealogist, B.A., B.S., M.A., or Ph.D. > as > > university degrees if in genealogy or family history, CGRS for Certified > > Genealogical Records Specialist, CALS for Certified American Lineage > > Specialist, CG for Certified Genealogist, CGL for Certified Genealogical > > Lecturer, or CGI for Certified Genealogical Instructor. > > > > The family History Library of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day > > Saints sponsors the Accreditation Program for individuals who want to > become > > professional genealogists. They started this in 1964. The exam is given > in > > SLC. There are several prerequisites and I believe there are 5 subtests > to > > the exam : (1) document recognition, (2) documentation transcription, (3) > > case studies, (4) written exam on a specific regional area, (5) interviews > > in which you may be asked to explain and defend the research you did on > the > > case studies, and answer any questions the committee may throw at you. > > Completion of written exam is done in eight hours, and oral is dependant > on > > the written exam. Plan on the process taking two days. There is no fee > > involved but those who pass must sign and abide by a code of ethics to > > receive their accreditation. > > > > Board for Certification of Genealogists > > http://www.bcgcertification.org/ > > > > National Genealogical Society Education Programs > > http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/education/body_frame.html > > > > National Genealogical Society Home Study Course > > 4527 Seventieth Street North > > Arlington, VA 22207-2399 > > 703-528-2612 > > > > National Institute on Genealogical Research > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~natgenin/ > > > > Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) > > http://www.samford.edu/schools/ighr/ighr.html > > > > BYU Independent Study offers certificate programs in Family History > > (Genealogy) > > http://ce.byu.edu/is/certificate.htm > > > > Genealogical Institute of Mid America > > http://www.rootdig.com/gima.html > > > > The Federation of Genealogical Societies > > http://www.fgs.org/ > > > > Family TreeMaker's Online study > > http://www.familytreemaker.com/university.html > > > > Focus on U.S. Genealogy > > http://www.conted.bcc.ctc.edu/users/genusa/ > > > > Basic American Genealogy > > http://www.vu.org/calendar.html > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > To: <PABEDFOR-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2001 5:36 AM > > Subject: Genealogist Certification & Classes > > > > > > > Does any reader of either of these lists know of an "official" > > > (as in recognized within the genealogy community as being > > > genuine and/or legitimate) organization that sets a standard by > > > which you can become a certified genealogist? (Long winded, I > > > know! :->) > > > >

After I replied to this, decided I would send all of you the information too! Laura ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe & Laura Schmidt" <digmypast@msn.com> To: <PABEDFOR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, January 29, 2001 9:57 AM Subject: Re: Genealogist Certification & Classes > Hope this is of use to you: > > There is mainly three different forms of credentialing programs: > Accreditation, Certification, and College/University Degrees. In someone's > credentials you can see various designations depending on their > specialization: AG for Accredited Genealogist, B.A., B.S., M.A., or Ph.D. as > university degrees if in genealogy or family history, CGRS for Certified > Genealogical Records Specialist, CALS for Certified American Lineage > Specialist, CG for Certified Genealogist, CGL for Certified Genealogical > Lecturer, or CGI for Certified Genealogical Instructor. > > The family History Library of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day > Saints sponsors the Accreditation Program for individuals who want to become > professional genealogists. They started this in 1964. The exam is given in > SLC. There are several prerequisites and I believe there are 5 subtests to > the exam : (1) document recognition, (2) documentation transcription, (3) > case studies, (4) written exam on a specific regional area, (5) interviews > in which you may be asked to explain and defend the research you did on the > case studies, and answer any questions the committee may throw at you. > Completion of written exam is done in eight hours, and oral is dependant on > the written exam. Plan on the process taking two days. There is no fee > involved but those who pass must sign and abide by a code of ethics to > receive their accreditation. > > Board for Certification of Genealogists > http://www.bcgcertification.org/ > > National Genealogical Society Education Programs > http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/education/body_frame.html > > National Genealogical Society Home Study Course > 4527 Seventieth Street North > Arlington, VA 22207-2399 > 703-528-2612 > > National Institute on Genealogical Research > http://www.rootsweb.com/~natgenin/ > > Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) > http://www.samford.edu/schools/ighr/ighr.html > > BYU Independent Study offers certificate programs in Family History > (Genealogy) > http://ce.byu.edu/is/certificate.htm > > Genealogical Institute of Mid America > http://www.rootdig.com/gima.html > > The Federation of Genealogical Societies > http://www.fgs.org/ > > Family TreeMaker's Online study > http://www.familytreemaker.com/university.html > > Focus on U.S. Genealogy > http://www.conted.bcc.ctc.edu/users/genusa/ > > Basic American Genealogy > http://www.vu.org/calendar.html > ----- Original Message ----- > > To: <PABEDFOR-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2001 5:36 AM > Subject: Genealogist Certification & Classes > > > > Does any reader of either of these lists know of an "official" > > (as in recognized within the genealogy community as being > > genuine and/or legitimate) organization that sets a standard by > > which you can become a certified genealogist? (Long winded, I > > know! :->) > >

The web site you need is http://istg.rootsweb.com/newcompass/pcindex.html.

I you are trying to locate the ship your ancestor came to the New World on - try the following web site. I happened on to it today and found just loads of information - Index to Passenger Ships - Routes - Immigration & Naturalization - and much more. You just might find what you are looking for on this web site. Emma Livermore

Emma Livermore sent me comments on her stint at the Library that I wanted to share. Also am including a note from Tom Tombarge in case any of our volunteers are not on the SKCGS Mail List. Looks like our efforts are well worthwhile! Betty Emma says: I had a very smart and nice lady come to the library today while I was working - her Grandmother had done the family history and genealogy etc., and when she died no one knows what happened to it all. This lady is going to start all over - she had no idea where to start so I spent a good hour with her and I think I have her pretty much on tract. I will keep in touch with her. She teaches music in the Auburn schools and lives in Buckley. She will be joining our society and will come to the Gene-a-Rama too. It really made me feel that our efforts of having people available down there will pay off. >From Tom: Thought I would make a report of my 1st experience as a SKCGS Auburn Library Volunteer last night. It went OK but only 1 visitor - a non-member who is ready to join us I believe. He attended our last meeting so that is how he found out about it. I was actually able to give him some pointers on his research plans. His name is Bill Coppernoll and he used to work with me at Boeing. He is a man with talent (even if he wears long hair - 8 >)) The night was quiet so I was able to do some research of my own. The Volunteer badge was/is where Betty said it would be - in the plastic container on top of the lateral file cabinet. The printer jammed the first two attempts I made - come to realize that there were only 2 sheets of paper in the tray and I think they were damaged sheets before i even sat down at the machine. Fortunately I brought some with me and it worked just fine after that. I left quite a few pages in the tray when I left - not sure if one of us will use it next or who might?? The other thing I will mention is that I never could get the CD's to change - and I followed the instructions we were given. Maybe i was not doing something?? Maybe Trish can check it out??

Hi Emma, Yes, put me down for lunch. Jean Fisher -----Original Message----- From: Emma H. Livermore <ehlivermore@juno.com> To: WA-SKGS-L@rootsweb.com <WA-SKGS-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, January 22, 2001 9:50 AM Subject: [WASKCGS-L] OUT TO LUNCH BUNCH >Time for OUT TO LUNCH bunch again. >Golden Steer Restaurant >23826 104th SE - Kent, Wa. >February 7, 2001 - 12:30- > (Enter through the front door and ask > for the Genealogy Group) >I do need to know how many are coming to give the restaurant a table >count by February 6. Let me -know either by >e-mail - ehlivermore@juno.com or >telephone 253 631 5363 >Hope to see you there. >

Time for OUT TO LUNCH bunch again. Golden Steer Restaurant 23826 104th SE - Kent, Wa. February 7, 2001 - 12:30- (Enter through the front door and ask for the Genealogy Group) I do need to know how many are coming to give the restaurant a table count by February 6. Let me -know either by e-mail - ehlivermore@juno.com or telephone 253 631 5363 Hope to see you there.

The South King County Genealogical Society proudly presents their annual Gene - A - Rama! We have lined up 3 great speakers covering 4 exciting topics. Details: Date: Saturday, March 3, 2001 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Location: First Baptist Church of Kent, 11420 SE 248th Street, Kent, WA Speakers & topics: Janet Baccus - Adoption Searches - what to do first Sarah Little - Family Research Problems Susan Bankhead - Western Migration and Federal Land Records Susan Bankhead - New York Research Fees: Cost is $20.00 for the entire day if pre-registered by February 17, 2001. Cost for the entire day if registration is received after February 17, as well as day of the event registration, will be $25.00. NOTE: Handouts are not guaranteed for day-of-event registration. A Pre-registration form can be downloaded from the website at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~waskcgs/generama.2001.html Lunch: For those who wish, catered lunches of sandwiches and salad will be available for a cost of $7.50 per person, and will be made available only for those who have pre-registered and paid for lunch in advance. Lunch may be ordered on the pre-registration form. There are also restaurants and fast-food establishments within driving distance of the church, or you are welcome to bring your own lunch if you wish. Books news: During the seminar, the South King County Genealogical Society will offer for sale, a broad selection of new and used books, and other genealogical materials of itnerest to family historians and researchers. We will also have door prizes and a raffle. The cost of the raffle ticket is $1 and the prize is a $50 bill. The proceeds from the raffle go to the N.A.R.A. fund Contact information: For more information, please call Sylva Coppock at 425-235-8076 or e-mail at SylvaCop@aol.com Check out our web site for more information! http://www.rootsweb.com/~waskcgs/index.html We hope to see you at the Gene-A-Rama!

Sylva - I signed up to take brochues to the Auburn Historical Museum & to Heritage Quest Library in Sumner. I stopped by the Museum after the mtg and learned that the Museum is closed Jan - May due to construction but can be opened to groups by appointment. I will instead place some inside the Multi-Purpose Facility close by - I will assume that is OK with you. The other copies will be taken to the Heritage Library today. Thanks for all your work! Tom Tombarge

If you have anything for the Used Magazine & Book sale that will be held at the Genearama on March 3rd, you can bring them to the January and February meetings. Barbara Heutchy and Colleen Rockwell are in charge of the sale. Please note that we have a surplus of Genealogical Helpers. If you have any that you want to donate, please think about donating them to your local senior center, thrift shop, etc. Thanks! Tracy Arnold ----- Original Message ----- From: JT Arnold To: SKCGS Mailing List Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2001 9:13 AM Subject: South King County Genealogical Society January 20th meeting Hello! The South King County Genealogical Society is proud to have members of several lineage societies speak for our next program. They will give short presentations on the history and current activities of each society, the membership requirements and procedures, and the availability of their records to the general public for research. In addition, these representatives will also be available to answer questions before the meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at tables located in the church vestibule. Date: Saturday, January 20th Time: 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. - Social Hour (come browse our Sales Table, checkout our other tables) 10:15 - Noon - Meeting & Program Place: First Baptist Church of Kent 11430 SE 248th Street Kent, Washington Topic: The ABC's of the DAR, the SAR and More. Information: Visit us on the web at http://www.rootsweb.com/~waskcgs If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me. Tracy Arnold South King County Genealogical Society Vice President/Publicity Chairperson blackhrn@gte.net

Hello! The South King County Genealogical Society is proud to have members of several lineage societies speak for our next program. They will give short presentations on the history and current activities of each society, the membership requirements and procedures, and the availability of their records to the general public for research. In addition, these representatives will also be available to answer questions before the meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at tables located in the church vestibule. Date: Saturday, January 20th Time: 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. - Social Hour (come browse our Sales Table, checkout our other tables) 10:15 - Noon - Meeting & Program Place: First Baptist Church of Kent 11430 SE 248th Street Kent, Washington Topic: The ABC's of the DAR, the SAR and More. Information: Visit us on the web at http://www.rootsweb.com/~waskcgs If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me. Tracy Arnold South King County Genealogical Society Vice President/Publicity Chairperson blackhrn@gte.net