Bellevue, WA
The Eastside Genealogical Society’s Genealogy Book SIG will meet Friday September 12th at 10 AM PT via Zoom.
The book for this month is Paper Love by Sarah Wildman
Email Kimberly Nichols at vicepresident@eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org to request a zoom link and be added to the email list.
The Eastside Genealogical Society’s Genealogy Book SIG will meet Friday April 10th at 10 AM PT via Zoom.
The book for this month is Once You Were Mine by Elizabeth Langston
Email Kimberly Nichols at vicepresident@eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org to request a zoom link and be added to the email list.
The Eastside Genealogical Society’s Genealogy Book SIG will meet Friday September 12th at 10 AM PT via Zoom.
The book for this month is Three Times Removed by M.K. Jones
Email Kimberly Nichols at vicepresident@eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org to request a zoom link and be added to the email list.
The Eastside Genealogical Society’s Genealogy Book SIG will meet Friday February 13th at 10 AM PT via Zoom.
The book for this month is DNA Never Lies by Sue George
Email Kimberly Nichols at vicepresident@eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org to request a zoom link and be added to the email list.
The Eastside Genealogical Society’s Genealogy Book SIG will meet Friday January 9th at 10 AM PT via Zoom.
The book for this month is The Quest For Annie Moore
of Ellis Island by Megan Smolenyak
Email Kimberly Nichols at vicepresident@eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org to request a zoom link and be added to the email list.
Please note that there is no EGS general meeting in December.
Our speaker: Andrew Redfern
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Networking and announcements at 6:30 pm Pacific; program at 7:00 pm
Via Zoom—join the meeting
About our speaker: Andrew Redfern is a passionate family historian and technology educator. Since his initial interest in researching his family tree in the mid- 1980s, Andrew has developed a deep interest in how technology can enhance the way we explore and preserve our family histories. The integration of AI into his genealogical toolkit was a natural progression and he is excited by the possibilities while remaining aware of the limitations.
About our program: Whether you’re a seasoned genealogist or just getting started, this talk will provide you with valuable insights and strategies for using AI to uncover your family’s unique story. Lots of practical demonstrations and uses of various tools currently available will provide a starting point for attendees to use these technologies straight away with their own family tree. And for those not sure, there will be plenty of discussion about navigating security, privacy and bias.
Everyone is welcome—we hope you will join us.
For more information about EGS, visit our website at eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org
Presenter: Anette Isaacs
German born, Anette Isaacs is a Historian and Public Educator who has been presenting programs all over the United States.
She holds Master’s Degrees in American Studies, Political Science, and History and is currently serving as the Director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Florida
When: Friday, 5th of December, 2025
from 12:30 to 2:30 pm PT
Zoom Registration Required:
https://tinyurl.com/4jpfbswx
Topic: Frohe Weihnachten:
Unwrapping the Charms of German
Christmas Traditions
Uncover the rich history and cultural significance behind cherished customs such as the Advent calendar, Christkindlmarkt, and St. Nicholas Day. Delve into the heartwarming tales of the
Christkind and the festive decoration of the Tannenbaum, while also exploring the delectable delights of traditional holiday treats like Lebkuchen and Stollen.
Join German Historian Anette Isaacs and journey through time and tradition, exploring how Germany’s unique customs have shaped the magic of Christmas celebrations worldwide.
More information: Visitors are always welcome.
Our website is: https://gig.eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org/
How Italian Migration Laws Affected Our Ancestors
DATE: 15-Nov-2025 (Saturday)
TIME: 1:30 pm (PST)
TOPIC: How Italian Migration Laws Affected Our Ancestors
PRESENTER: Victoria Calabrese
PLACE: Zoom meeting
Description: How easy was it to emigrate from Italy? What was the process like after one made the decision to leave? This presentation will discuss Italian emigration laws regarding migration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and how these laws influenced our ancestors’ lives. The talk will cover topics such as who could and could not emigrate (and why), what was needed to get a passport, how to buy tickets, and travelling to the port of departure.
Speaker Bio: Victoria Calabrese received her Ph.D. in modern European history from the Graduate Center at the City University of New York. Her research focuses on modern Italian history, gender, migration, and nation building. Her book, Italian Women in Basilicata: Staying Behind but Moving Forward during the Age of Mass Emigration, 1876–1914, was published by Lexington Books in 2022. The book examines women in the southern Italian region of Basilicata and the many ways their lives changed when their husbands emigrated. In addition to the women who remained behind, she has written articles on honor and infanticide, and on traveling child musicians. Victoria is an avid genealogist, focusing on southern Italian genealogy research. She is currently an adjunct professor at Lehman College, teaching courses in early modern and modern European history.
Meeting Friday November 21, 2025 10:30 a.m. PT
The Family Tree Maker SIG meets on the 3rd Friday of each month from 10:30AM to 12:30PM Pacific time via Zoom. (Check this website for information on each upcoming meeting date.) The next meeting will be on Friday, November 21, 2025. If you would like to attend and are not on the SIG email distribution list, please send an email to ftmsig@eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org to request the meeting link. The Family Tree Maker SIG does not meet in December.
The Eastside Genealogical Society’s Genealogy Book SIG will meet Friday November 14th at 10 AM PT via Zoom.
The book for this month is The Marriage Certificate by Stephen Molyneux
Email Kimberly Nichols at vicepresident@eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org to request a zoom link and be added to the email list.