2006 Exhibitors
The following
organizations will be exhibiting at the Expo.
NOTE: Since the event is being held in a church
building, no vending is permitted at the event.
| Exhibitor | Additional Information and Link |
| American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (AHSGR) - Greater Seattle Chapter | The American Historical Society of Germans from Russia is an international, non-profit educational organization. The group's purpose is to bring together people interested in the history of Germans from Russia, and promote a better appreciation of their history and preservation of the culture. The Greater Seattle Chapter has been active in furthering the goals of AHSGR on the local level since being founded in 1975. The Chapter hosted the annual AHSGR National Convention in 1979 and in 1992 co-hosted the convention with the Rainier Chapter located in Tacoma, Washington. |
| Association of
Professional Genealogists (APG) - Puget Sound Chapter |
APG is an independent organization whose principal purpose is to support professional genealogists in all phases of their work: from the amateur genealogist wishing to turn knowledge and skill into a vocation, to the experienced professional seeking to exchange ideas with colleagues and to upgrade the profession as a whole. The association also seeks to protect the interest of those engaging the services of the professional. |
| Computer Interest Group (EGS) | This is the Computer SIG of the Eastside Genealogical Society. |
| Czech/Slovak Interest Group (EGS) | This is the Czech/Slovak SIG of the Eastside Genealogical Society. |
| Daughters of American Colonists - Snoqualmie Falls Chapter | The NSDAC is a lineage society that conducts research as to the history and deeds of the American colonists, commemorates deeds of colonial interest, and fosters love of America and its institutions by all residents. |
| Daughters of
the American Revolution - Cascade Chapter |
The DAR is a lineage society for descendants of those who aided in achieving American independence. The society maintains a genealogical records collection at the Seattle Public Library, and other libraries. |
| Daughters of
Union Veterans of the Civil War and Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic |
These are lineage societies for direct descendants of veterans of the Union Army, 1861-1865. |
| DearMYRTLE |
DearMYRTLE is the nom de plume of Pat Richley, author of
THE EVERYTHING ONLINE GENEALOGY BOOK (2001) and DearMYRTLE's JOY OF GENEALOGY (2006). Myrt is a retired software instructor, has written an free online genealogy column since 1995, and regularly contributes to Everton's Genealogical Helper Magazine. |
| Denney Pugmire | Denney has 200 various certificates and a thousand old photos. |
| DNA Genealogy
- Orin Wells |
Orin will have sample DNA kits, literature, and materials from organizations such as the Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Project, Relative Genetics, and Family Tree DNA. |
| Eastside Heritage Center | The Eastside Heritage Center was established through the merger of the Bellevue Historical Society, in Bellevue, and the Marymoor Museum of Eastside History, in Redmond. Its mission is to steward Eastside history by actively collecting, preserving, and interpreting documents and artifacts, and by promoting public involvement in and appreciation of this heritage through educational programming and community outreach. |
| FamilyCentral
- Jared May |
FamilyCentral has been working with thousands of individuals across the United States for the past thirty years with their family history needs. They specialize in professional research with approximately 50 accredited, experienced researchers at their service and a network of hundreds of proven agents around the world. They also specialize in profession cinematography, producing high quality documentaries that preserve family memories. FamilyCentral has an experienced office staff that organizes and computerizes your material, displaying it in a professional manner (ex. Book of Remembrance, Wall Charts, CD’s, DVD’s, Digital Preservation, etc.) |
| Fiske Genealogical Library | The Fiske Genealogical Library has many of genealogical materials not readily available, especially for those townships east of the Mississippi River. |
| German Interest Group (EGS) | This is the German SIG of the Eastside Genealogical Society. |
| Irish Interest Group (EGS) | This is the Irish SIG of the Eastside Genealogical Society. |
| Italian Interest Group (EGS) | This is the Italian SIG of the Eastside Genealogical Society. |
| Magna Charta Dames & Barons | The Magna Charta Dames and Barons is a lineage society for descendents of any of the influential persons relating to the Magna Charta in 1215. |
| Chinese
Character inputing system for PAF - Roy and Priscilla Thong |
Roy and Priscilla will display and answer questions about the most recent program for implementing Chinese Character inputing system for the PAF system. This system is necessary to standardized to provide accuracy for ancestral family names for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean names. She will also show how to search Chinese records from the Family History Library Catalog and use PAF to input Chinese data. |
| National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) | The National Archives maintains retired records from Federal agencies and courts in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The Seattle facility has extensive microfilm holdings of value for genealogy research. |
| Puget Sound Regional Archives | The Puget Sound Regional Branch provides a variety of resources to aid you in your genealogy research, as well as an Online Census Search. |
| Scandinavian Interest Group (EGS) | This is the Scandinavian SIG of the Eastside Genealogical Society. |
| Seattle Genealogical Society (SGS) | The Seattle Genealogical Society maintains a research library, publishes a bulletin and newsletter, and sponsors a wide range of educational activities and events. It also has several Special Interest Groups with additional meetings and events. The SGS library has an outstanding genealogical collection: some of the materials are not available elsewhere in the west. SGS makes available books, pamphlets, periodicals, and data CD's for researching various parts of the United States and other countries as well. Computers and a wireless Internet connection are also available for researchers. Periodically, the Society publishes resource materials. Members are encouraged to visit the library often, to share their skills and expertise, to meet new people and expand their own genealogical horizons. All members of SGS have unlimited access to the library. |
| Sockeye Video Productions | Sockeye Video Productions is a video production company specializing in family history / oral history / personal biography. They work with individuals and families to create a complete oral history production, including a videotaped interview with questions specifically tailored to areas of interest, incorporation of historical photos and memorabilia, titles, music, and special effects. Their work is done using the latest in digital technology including professional "3-chip" video cameras and microphones and the result is presented on personalized DVDs. |
| Sons of the American Revolution - Cascade Chapter | The SAR is a lineage society for descendants of those who aided in achieving American independence. During the expo, the SAR will help people find their ancestors in the census online. |
| United Daughters of the Confederacy - Robert E. Lee Chapter | The UDC is a lineage society for direct descendants of veterans of the Confederate Army, 1861-1865. The nationwide UDC collects and preserves rare books, documents, diaries, letters, personal records, and other papers of historical importance relating to the period 1861 to 1865. |
| USGenWeb Census Project [brochures only] |
The mission of this project is to coordinate a United States census transcription effort by recruiting, guiding, and helping volunteer transcribers. Their goal is to provide free access to online research data for everyone. |
| Washington State Library | The Washington State Library provides a variety of resources to aid you in your genealogy research. |
If you represent an organization not listed above and wish to become an exhibitor, send email to dthaler@microsoft.com
Page last updated November 10, 2006 by Dave Thaler