THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM’s

Thursday Evening

E-News, Edition

5 April 2018

For a complete GFO CALENDAR click here.

Also, if you missed your free copy of our monthly Insider for April 2018, you’re in luck because we saved you a copy HERE. NOTE: The Insider issues are now located under the “Learn” > “Our Publications” menu at www.gfo.org.

Curious about the status of your GFO Membership? We’d love to have you as a GFO Member!

GFO’s Spring Seminar is Around the Corner! Register Now

How can you prove your ancestors fought in the American Revolution, War of 1812, Civil War or World War I?

Come hear one of the most engaging national experts in military records at the GFO’s Spring Seminar April 14 & 15.

We’re bringing Michael Strauss in for two great days of lessons.

Location: Oregon Military Museum @ Camp Withycombe, Details Here!

Volunteer Raffle Tablers Needed

GFO needs just a couple more superhero volunteers at the Spring Seminar.

Contact GFO’s Vice President, Sharyle Kingston, at vicepresident@gfo.org asap if you’re even the least bit interested!
Duties include staffing our raffle table during the Saturday Seminar on April 14th.

Location: Oregon Military Museum @ Camp Withycombe, 15300 SE Minuteman Way, Clackamas, Oregon
Time: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Note: Photo ID required by venue.

As always, thank you for all you do for GFO.

Calling all Editor-Wanna-Be’s!

Our fearless co-editor, Marti Dell, needs your help to keep our quarterly publication alive and well!

We have an opening for another co-editor for The Bulletin. This exciting position includes:

Interested? Please contact Marti at bulletin@gfo.org.

Are you up for the challenge??

Challenge Topic: Where’s your favorite place to do genealogical or local history research in Oregon?

A huge thank you to all who responded to our recent call for great locations for genealogical research in Oregon!

We’re busy compiling the list from all of your suggestions, but we need more help.

Our deadline is April 10th. Are you up for the challenge??

Can you help? If so, please email Laurel at president@gfo.org to give her your ideas. Please email Laurel before beginning your work on this project, as she’ll be able to let you know whether a location is already on our list.

WHAT? Research some details on your favorite research facility or location. We have a list of places, and now we’d like to collect addresses, phone numbers, and web addresses.

HOW? All the work can be done online or via telephone.

THERE’S MORE? Finally, we need to contact some of the locations (if we can’t find the information online) to find out what genealogy gems they have available—what sets them apart from other libraries or research facilities.

As always, thank you for helping to make and keep GFO a great place for genealogy!

Clatsop County Historical Society’s Archives

Did you know about the Clatsop County Historical Society’s online resources??

There website has lists that might be of interest to anyone researching in Clatsop County.

One list in particular is of the members of the Oregon Pioneer Society that started in 1870 and includes not only Clatsop County people but many people from other places in Oregon.

Check out their super amazing website HERE!

At the GFO This Week…

SATURDAY, April 7th

Virginia Group 10am – noon

Explore The Draper Manuscripts

Lyman Draper devoted much of his life to collecting and preserving records and information of the “Trans-Alleghen​y West,” including Virginia, Kentucky, the Carolinas, the Ohio River Valley, and parts of Georgia and Alabama, and the Mississippi River valley. The collection covers the time period 1755-1815, with emphasis on the Revolutionar​y War. We will learn about the collection and how to use it at our April meeting, with examples of the documents and stories it contains. Visit this SIG’s website HERE for more information on all things Virginia ancestry research. Leaders of this group include Judi Scott (judiscot@gmail.​com) and Carol Surrency (lcsurr@gmail.co​m).

German Group 1 – 3pm

Our April 7th meeting is a workshop. Bring questions, problems, brick walls, DNA info, research books to share, family tree. We will also have a session by Barbara Forster about “How to make a family web page”.

The German Interest Group was formed in the spring of 2011. It is intended to be a source of information and inspiration for anyone with German speaking ancestors. One goal is to provide information on a variety of topics related to Germanic history and migration. We also will provide time for members to share their research journeys and connect with others who may be researching the same region or time period.

SUNDAY, April 8th

Library Work Party 9:30am – noon

There’s another work party at the GFO library today for those of you who can come. There’s lots to do and we’d love to have your help. Doors open at 9 and work usually wraps up around noon. Some people come for just an hour or so; others work the full time. You are welcome to do either. Any time you can share is valuable. Hope to see you there.