New Additions to Our Web Site
- CCGS Library Catalog – A searchable spreadsheet of the books and other materials found in our Library
- Brush Prairie Cemetery Inventory of Veterans’ Markers – Searchable records for veterans found in the Brush Prairie Cemetery
- Vancouver Old City Cemetery Inventory – A searchable set of updated inventories for the Old City Cemetery
General Meeting: A Quick and Dirty Guide for Reading Old Handwriting and Script
June 24, 7:00 pm
Presented by Kelley Barrett
TThere is no “magic pill” that will give a genealogist the ability to easily decipher old handwriting. However, this presentation provides many tried-and-true tips and techniques for improving your skills at making sense of what was written decades or even centuries ago. Practical recommendations for where to turen when you hit a handwriting brick wall are also included.
Kelley Barrett is a professional researcher, writer, and certified Master Trainer. Her genealogy journey began in childhood. Family stories of suspicious name changes, disappearances, cattle rustling, and other mysteries sparked Kelley’s imagination and a lifelong passion for family history. Following a successful career in Human Resources, she
turned her skills in investigation, analysis, and documentation toward finding “lost” relatives, solving family mysteries, and breaking through brick walls.
This is virtual meeting.
Class: Genealogical Travel Revelations and Disasters
July 1, 10 am – 11:30
Presented by Marcia Grubb and Paula Schoenlein
The presentation is based upon actual travel disasters from several presenters with each presenter sharing their own disaster outcomes. Marcia will moderate and Paula will use her travel preparation leadership skills, offering prevention tips and suggestions for future travel planning. This class can be summed up as “see how bad it can be but here are practical and logical planning tips and suggestions.” While we all plan and prepare certainly keeping our sense of humor helps greatly when travel doesn’t go as planned.
Upcoming Events
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Saving Stories Saturday Focus Group
June 14, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Saving Stories Saturday - Virtual mode. Have you seen our recent YouTube postings at Clark County Research Library channel? Cool news - Some members have created their own channels - want to know more?
Meeting link
Join by phone
(US) +1 657-206-1469
PIN: 640485319
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Travel Research Preparation
June 16, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Clark County Genealogical Soc, 3205 NE 52nd St, Vancouver, WA 98663, USADescription:"KNOW BEFORE YOU GO"
Discussion on the many ways to prepare yourself for a research trip. Preplanning is essential; we will explore digital organization as well as how to confirm research location availability. Come join us, share ideas and get ready for your genealogy adventure no matter how big or small. -
Family Tree Maker
June 16, 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Clark County Genealogical Society, 3205 NE 52nd St, Vancouver, WA 98663, USASnack and Chat Under the Tree. Do you use Family Tree Maker genealogy software? Come join this informal group as we discuss the inner workings of Family Tree Maker. Meet in the CCGS classroom and don't forget your lunch or a snack!