February 3: AI & Genealogy: Trouble Ahead
While AI (artificial intelligence) might be the current “hot” buzz word, the fact is that many genealogy vendors and even genealogists have already been using this technology for years. The AI industry is at a crossroads and within the next five years, it will permeate almost every aspect of business and society. Learn how AI is currently being used to improve the genealogy experience, and whether or not you should seek out other uses of artificial intelligence for your own genealogy research.
Date: Monday, February 3, 2025, 7pm
Presenter: Thomas MacEntee
Location: via Zoom
Price: KDGS members Free; non-members $10; REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Bite-size: My DNA Story, presenter, KDGS member, Elaine Malcolm
Thomas MacEntee is a professional genealogist specializing in the use of technology and social media to improve genealogical research and as a means of interacting with others in the family history community. See https://genealogybargains.com/previous-engagements/ for over 1,000 previous lecture appearances from 2009 to the present. Thomas lives in Chicago, Illinois.
March 3: Researching Genealogy at the National Archives & Records Administration (NARA), USA: More than just the Census!
Do you have ancestors who lived in the USA? This talk will outline what records NARA maintains with an overview of some of the unique record groups we specifically hold at the National Archives in Seattle. Also, how and which materials can be requested online or via email.
Date: Monday, March 3, 2025, 7pm
Presenter: Eric Fores
Location: via Zoom
Price: KDGS members Free; non-members $10; REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Bite-size: Research in the Cemetery, presenter KDGS member, Beverley Brooks
Eric Flores received his Masters of Library and Information Science and graduate certificate in Textual and Digital Studies from the University of Washington, where he is an occasional Lecturer of the course TXTDS 403: Archives, Data, and Databases. He is currently an Archivist with the National Archives at Seattle. Previously, he served as the Vice-Chair for the Seattle Area Archivists (SeArch). He has also volunteered with many archive and library organizations both online and in the Seattle area. He currently lives in Seattle with his wife, two children, two cats, and one dog.
April 7: Lost in London
London can be a daunting place to research. Part of this is due to the massive population growth: 600, 000 in 1700 to nearly 6.9 million in 1900 which resulted in more than 100 parishes in the City let alone everything in Greater London when 1889 the County of London was formed from parts of the ancient counties of Middlesex, Surrey and Kent. London was a constant attractant for the young, the desperate and the hopeful, as well as immigrants from across the world resulting in an intensity of population. There is no central index but there are many resources to aid in your London research including directories, newspapers, court records, insurance records and local history books.
Date: Monday, April 7, 2025
Presenter: Helen Smith of Brisbane, Australia
Location: via Zoom
Price: KDGS members Free; non-members $10; REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Bite-size: Finding Genealogical Treasures in Business Archives, presenters KDGS members, Brenda Gloster
Helen Smith is a speaker, DNA specialist, researcher, and author with a strong interest in Australian, English, medical and social history. She has spoken in person and online in every state and territory in Australia, in Canada, USA, New Zealand and England, on 18 Unlock the Past cruises and has regularly presented for Legacy Family Webinars. She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the Genealogical Speakers Guild. Helen lives in Brisbane, Australia.
May 5:
Date: Monday, May 5, 2025, 7pm
Presenter:
Location: via Zoom
Price: KDGS members Free; non-members $10; REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Bite-size: Post Office Records, presenter KDGS member, Marlene Crane
June 4: June Social
Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 7pm
Location: Reid Hall at Benvoulin Heritage Church
KDGS Members only
