OUR MISSION
EWGS welcomes you!
EWGS, a non profit organization, offers help to anyone researching their family history. We provide programs, classes, workshops, and a vibrant website with local resource databases, contact links and current activities information.
OUR REGIONS
Eastern Washington Genealogical Society covers Ferry, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane and Stevens County (Region 7 of Washington State Genealogical Society).Eastern Washington Genealogical Society covers Ferry, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane and Stevens County (Region 7 of Washington State Genealogical Society).
LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS
FREE GENEALOGY HELP - NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY Every Wednesday - Central Library located at 906 W Main
10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Join us at THE HIVE, 2904 E Sprague, Spokane, WA 99202
Our Meetings
The Society meets the first Saturday of the month in January through December. There are no Meetings in July and August. Specific meeting information can be found under "Events" on the top menu bar. All those interested in genealogy are welcome at any meeting.
Publications
The society's digital publication, EWGS Digital Digest is published on our website quarterly. Information about submissions for the Digest can be directed to our Digest Coordinator at digestcoordinator@ewgsi.org.
Don't forget our BLOG. You can always find a link to the most recent blog inl the upper right corner of the HOME page.
Special Interest Groups
Anyone can join any of our SIG's. Meetings are monthly. For information on our SIG's, go to:
Questions
Research questions may be directed to EWGS Researcher Charles Hansen at AskEWGSI@ewgsi.org or use the contact form found on this website.
Local Events
May General Meeting
The Hive - 2904 E Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99202 Hybrid-Zoom meeting Doors open at 12:30 p.m.
Pam Duce will be presenting:“Family Search Full-Text Search: Experimental to Essential”.
Artificial Intelligence has advanced access to handwritten, narrative records like wills, guardianships, and land records.
Learn how to access and search these records through the FamilySearch Full-Text Search introduced at RootsTech 2024.
Examples showing the importance of these records and how you can help AI learn will also be shared.
Find A Grave Adventure
Holy Cross Cemetery 7200 Wall St., Spokane Washington
Join Us for a Find A Grave Adventure!
Embark on a meaningful and exciting experience with Ron Marvin, Annette, and Dusty Moller
Participants will be assigned graves to photograph and will use the Find A Grave app to:
- Capture headstone images
- Record GPS coordinates
- Document any additional available information
After the event, attendees will upload the collected data and photos to the Find A Grave database, contributing to this valuable genealogical resource.
Prework Information: Check the EWGS website in mid-May for important prework details to help you prepare for the event. Whether you're a seasoned genealogist or a curious beginner, this activity is simple, enjoyable, and a wonderful way to enhance your research skills. Bring along family and friends—working in pairs or small groups is encouraged for an even more enjoyable experience! Join us for a rewarding and fun-filled day at the cemetery
Special Interest Groups
Roots Magic
ZOOM ONLY!
The next gathering of RootsMagic users will take place on April 21 at 3:00 PM via Zoom. This month’s topics will include writing a source and copying it to several people and facts. Answering your questions will also be a priority. Try to identify some things that may not make sense to you and we’ll try to have them make more sense.
The Ancestry Group (TAG)
Via Zoom
TAG members participate in learning how to better utilize Ancestry.com and share what has changed or been added to this website.
Meeting topics and zoom link to be available soon!
If you are interested in attending this group or want to be included in the group email notices please contact Janice Moerschel - moerschelj@gmail.com
IRISH SIG GROUP
ZOOM
Irish Group Monthly Meeting led by Kelly Martin
Topic: Charlotte will give us a presentation about Irish miners. Here ancestry research has roots in Butte, Montana.
Regional (non EWGS) Events
AHSGR Leavenworth Spring Conference
Leavenworth, WA The Bavarian Lodge
Monday April 28th and Tuesday April 29th We are excited to again offer this opportunity to gather in Washington’s Bavarian Village to celebrate our German from Russia Heritage. We are fortunate to have Brent Mai, Richard Scheuerman, Larissa Zeiler, Mike Lust and others joining us.
Limited number of attendees so register now. Registration discount if you register by March 1st.
