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PROGRAM UPDATES
All meetings are online except the in-person Research Group and Genealogy Help at KCLS Auburn, Federal Way, and Renton Highland library branches.
Live transcription (captioning) is available during our Zoom meetings by request
Online meeting participants need to register for SKCGS Zoom meetings. Upon registration, Zoom will send a confirmation email with instructions on joining the meeting.
OCTOBER TO EARLY NOVEMBER 2025 MEETINGS & EVENTS
All meetings are Pacific Time (PT) zone
Register at https://www.skcgs.org for all meetings unless otherwise stated
Friday 3 October, 12:30–2:30pm (online):
EGS German Interest Group
Topic: Germans to America's Midwest, 1848-1900. Presenter Scott Norrick examines why so many Germans were leaving their homeland during this period and why so many settled in America’s Midwest. Additional information can be found on our Meetings page.
Saturday 4 October 10–11am (online)
Family Tree Maker Users Group
Topic: Question & Answer. Each month, we learn about using the features of FTM.
Subscribe to the free SKCGS FTM email list for announcements and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/FTMUG
Tuesday 7 October, 6:30pm (online)
SKCGS Board Meeting
Members who wish to attend, write to Board@skcgs.org for a Zoom link.
Wednesday 8 October, 2–3pm (online)
WikiTree User Group.
Topic: Digging into Wikitree's tools: Wikitree Sourcer.
See https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:WikiTree_Sourcer_User_Guide
Wikitree Users collaborate to create the best collaborative tree on Earth. Subscribe to our free online group: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Wikitree-SIG.
Thursday 9 October, 11am–1pm: Genealogy Help with SKCGS at Renton Highlands Library (In-person). Genealogy questions? SKCGS offers one-on-one help with a volunteer: 2801 NE 10th Street, Renton WA. Registration not required. In-person event. More information at King County Library: email jwooten@kcls.org
Monday 13 October, 1–2pm
Genetic Genealogy/DNA Interest Group (Online).
Topic: What's New at MyHeritage DNA; Cousin Finder and more.
Join the free email group: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Genetic-Genealogy
Thursday 16 October, 11am–1pm: Genealogy Help with SKCGS at the Auburn Library (In-person) Genealogy questions? SKCGS offers one-on-one help with a volunteer. 1102 Auburn Way S, Auburn, WA. Registration not required. In-person event. Safety guidelines and current protocols followed. More information at King County Library, email kcls-auburn@kcls.org
Thursday 16 October, 2–4pm: Genealogy Help with SKCGS at the Federal Way Main Library (In-person). Genealogy questions? SKCGS offers one-on-one help with a volunteer. 34200 1st Way S, Federal Way, WA. Registration not required. In-person event. Safety guidelines and current protocols followed. More information at King County Library: https://kcls.org/locations/federal-way, or phone: (253) 838-3668.
Friday 17 October, 1–3pm: Research Workshop. For SKCGS Members only: In-person research at the Kent FamilySearch Center, 12817 SE 256th St, Kent, WA. RSVP in advance to Winona Laird (253) 631-3252
Saturday, 18 October, 9:30 am social time; 10am (online)
SKCGS Speaker Series
Craig K Gowens presents "The Border Reivers: The Beginnings of America's Scotch-Irish."
One of the most influential migrations in the early settlement of America was that of the Scots who came via Ulster. Many of these migrants were descendants of the Border Reivers; families who had lived for centuries on both sides of the Anglo-Scottish frontier until many were banished to Ulster in the early 17th century for their relentless raiding. This presentation explores the history of the Borderlands, the culture of reiving, and how these people were transformed from feared raiders into reluctant settlers. In America, their descendants became known as the Scotch-Irish, carving out a distinct cultural identity in the Appalachian backcountry. They left a lasting imprint on American history, westward expansion, and national character, producing many notable figures along the way. Meanwhile, in Britain, the 19th century Romantic movement reimagined the Border Reivers through historical romances, ballads, and folklore, recasting a turbulent past into legend.
Craig got his start in genealogy in the mid 1980’s helping his father when he began researching his side of the family. They spent many hours in the library poring over census and land records, visiting cemeteries and libraries to build their tree back further. Eventually Craig started working on his mother’s side of the family. In 2014, he took his first steps into the world of DNA, testing four relatives to reveal the Y-DNA line of all four grandparents’ families. As autosomal testing became less expensive, he dove in testing as many relatives as were willing, numbering over 4 dozen testers now, some tested at multiple companies.
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Monday 20 October, 1–2pm
Tech Users Group (Online)
Topic: Another Look at Full Text Search: https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/full-text/
The Tech Users Group is for sharing knowledge and learning about technology tools, media, apps and websites. Join our free email group: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/TUG.
Monday 27 October, 1–2pm
Genealogy Chat (Online)
Meet up and chat about genealogy subjects and topics. We have no agenda; we just like one another!
Saturday 1 November, 10–2am
Family Tree Maker Users Group (Online)
Topic: Question & Answer. Each month, we learn about using the features of FTM.
Subscribe to the free SKCGS FTM email list for announcements and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/FTMUG
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