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JULY–EARLY AUGUST 2026 MEETINGS & EVENTS

All meetings are in Pacific Time (PT).

Register at https://www.skcgs.org unless otherwise noted.

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Independence Day

• No FamilyTree Maker meeting

• KCLS closed

• No July SKCGS Board Meeting

  • Email concerns to Board@skcgs.org

Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 2:00–3:00 PM PT

WikiTree Users (Online)  

Topic: Leveraging the FamilySearch Family Tree to improve WikiTree Ancestor Profiles

• Improve FSFT profiles and link all appropriate records

• Merge duplicates; unlink incorrect records

• Use Sourcer to create or enhance WT profiles

• Use FSFT Sources tab for free source‑cited records

• Link WT ↔ FSFT profiles for cross‑navigation

Wikitree Users collaborate to create the best collaborative tree on Earth

• Join the free online group: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Wikitree-SIG

Thursday, July 9, 2026, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM PT

Genealogy Help with SKCGS (In‑person)  

Renton Main Library

100 Mill Avenue S, Renton, WA

Monday, July 13, 2026, 1:00–2:00 PM PT

Genetic Genealogy / DNA Interest Group (Online)  

Email group for notices and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Genetic-Genealogy  

Topic: Collaboration with DNA Matches & Other Relatives

Bring experiences and suggestions about where to find collaboration groups.

Resources:

• FamilyTree DNA groups: https://www.familytreedna.com/group-project

• DNA Group Projects: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:DNA_Group_Projects

• One Name Studies: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Project:One_Name_Studies

• Gedmatch Ancestor Projects: https://app.gedmatch.com/AP/ap_group_list1.php

• Ancestry.com group messaging

• RootsChat (heavy UK use)

Thursday, July 16, 2026

EGS German Interest Group – 40th Anniversary (In‑person)  

Bellevue (old location)

Significant others invited

Details: GIG_Leader@eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Genealogy Help with SKCGS (In‑person)  

Genealogy questions? One‑on‑one help with a volunteer.

Auburn Library  

11:00 AM–1:00 PM

• 1102 Auburn Way S, Auburn, WA

Federal Way Main Library  

2:00–4:00 PM

• 34200 1st Way S, Federal Way, WA

Monday, July 20, 2026, 1:00–2:00 PM PT

Tech Users Group (Online)  

Topic: Find Your Tribe

Where do genealogists find collaborators in today’s virtual world?

Suggested sites:

• https://www.groups.io

• https://www.ancestry.com/boards/search/surname

• https://www.reddit.com/r/Genealogy/

• https://genealogy.stackexchange.com/

• Facebook groups (surname, locality, genealogy topics)

• https://discordgenealogy.com/

Join the free email group: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/TUG

Monday, July 27, 2026, 1:00–2:00 PM PT

Genealogy Chat (Online)  

Informal meet‑up; no agenda—just friendly discussion.

Monday, August 10, 2026, 1:00–2:00 PM PT

Genetic Genealogy / DNA Interest Group (Online)  

Topic: Research at FamilyTree DNA if You Did Not Test There

1. Test someone else or upload with permission

2. Upload autosomal raw data from another company

3. Get permission to view a family member’s kit

4. Upload to Gedmatch and/or MitoYdna.org

5. Link DNA tests to your Wikitree profile; Geni also supports linking

6. Use public Y‑DNA project data at FTDNA and/or Wikitree

7. Check mail lists at Groups.io, GoogleGroups, & Substack

Join the free email group: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Genetic-Genealogy

Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 2:00–3:00 PM PT

WikiTree Users (Online)  

Topic: Wikitree Goals through 2026

How can we help one another make our part of Wikitree the best?

Join the free online group: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Wikitree-SIG

MEMBERSHIP

Guests are welcome at all meetings and special interest groups, which are free.

We hope visitors will consider becoming members—your support helps us educate and engage the community in family and local history.

Membership information:

https://www.skcgs.org/support-skcgs/membership