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Second Saturday: DNA Case Study: Finding a Father
Presented by Patricia B. Coleman, Ph.D. When no birth record exists, how can we identify a biological father? This case study follows a woman born about 1877 in Lee County, Virginia, and demonstrates how DNA evidence can resolve questions that traditional records cannot. Using tools such as Genetic Affairs, One2Tree, and BanyanDNA, this session highlights […]
America 250
In 2026, the United States will celebrate its semiquincentennial – the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence – on July 4, 1776. In celebration of the America 250 milestone SGS is sponsoring a writing contest. The theme is “My Story is America’s Story”. The history of America is interwoven with the […]
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SGS hosts regular meetings, classes, workshops, and ongoing Special Interest Groups (SIGs). Our monthly meetings – Second Saturday and Virtual Sunday – feature speakers on a variety of genealogical topics. All these activities help build friendships, community, collaborations, and we learn while having fun. We hope you will join us.
The Seattle Genealogical Society empowers individuals to discover their family histories through education, collaboration, and preservation.
The Seattle Genealogical Society is a FamilySearch Affiliate Library.
Upcoming Events
June 2026
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