
Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society 20th Anniversary

The Genealogical Forum of Oregon is pleased to host our annual Open House this month!
* Join us for 20 free online classes
* The GFO library will be open every day with no day-use fee
* Free beginning research help
This year’s topics include
* Classes on RootsMagic and Family Tree Maker, the leading genealogy software programs
* Jewish genealogy
* Eastern European research
* Virginia roots
* Free online resources hosted on GFO’s website
* Find a Grave
* Finding enslaved ancestors
* Surprising resources for Oregon ancestors
* Writing stories your relatives will read
* Finding the burial ground of the Oregon Hospital for the Insane
Find the entire program and register at https://gfo.org/openhouse
(We still have room for a two evening presentations — contact openhouse@gfo.org)
Please share the following information with your membership; we believe they may be interested:
New Chapter of the Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Forming for Washington and Alaska
We are pleased to share with you the news that the Sisters (members) of the Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (ASUVCW) have been authorized to form an Auxiliary (chapter) to serve the states of Washington and Alaska.
The Auxiliary will be associated with Gen. John W. Sprague Camp No. 4, but will serve all the Camps within Washington and Alaska. Gen. Sprague was a Medal of Honor recipient and is buried in Tacoma, Washington.
The ASUVCW was established by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) in 1883 as their female auxiliary. Today, both the SUVCW and ASUVCW are part of the Allied Orders of the Grand Army of the Republic.
We invite you, any of your family members, friends, and/or acquaintances who reside in Washington or Alaska, and is a female descendent (daughter, granddaughter, great granddaughter, niece, grandniece, great grandniece, and so forth) of a Union soldier, sailor, marine or Revenue Cutter serviceman or the wife, widow, mother or legally adopted daughter of a member of the SUVCW to become a Charter Member of the new Auxiliary.
For a membership application and further details, contact Loran Bures at aux4org@suvpnw.org
We plan to file the final paperwork establishing the new Auxiliary with our National organization on April 1st. Don’t miss this opportunity!
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Attached is a PDF version of this announcement and an information flyer for background information.
Thank you.
Respectfully,–
Loran Bures, PDC
Auxiliary Organizer
Gen. John W. Sprague Auxiliary No. 4
(Serving Washington and Alaska)
Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
An Allied Order of the Grand Army of the Republic
The back of this postcard just has the Address: Mrs. A. M. Hansen; Box 195; Sebeka, Minn. This was the address of Anton M. Hansen, my grandfather and his wife Anna (Dillingham) Hansen and their 4 children, my dad the youngest, till sometime in 1910 when they moved to Columbus Montana. Anna’s aunt was living in Columbus so I think that is why they moved to Montana.
Don’t Miss This One!
The EWGS Honors and Awards Luncheon is Coming Soon!
Register Today!
Don’t miss out on celebrating ourselves and our accomplishments!
Raffles Free Stuff Fascinating Speaker Friends Fabulous Food
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Annual Awards Luncheon
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Southside Community Center at 3151 E 27th Ave. Spokane, WA 99223
PLEASE NOTE START TIME OF 12 NOON
TOPIC “The Future of Genealogy Societies”
Handouts are available now on the website (print them at home)
Guest Speaker : Dr. Joshua Taylor, president of the New York Genealogical & Biographical Society, is a nationally recognized speaker. His contributions to the field have been acknowledged through numerous awards, including Rootstech’s Distinguished Presenter Award.
(the Zoom link will be sent to registrants via email the day prior to the presentation.)
Program will include:
Lunch: Clam Chowder, Creamy Italian Sausage & Pasta and Lentil Soups, Caesar Salad and Bread. Assorted cupcakes for dessert.
**Cost: $40 for members, $50 for non-members, and $20 for zoomers.
How to Register:
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS DECEMBER 31, 2024
YOU MUST LOGIN TO GET MEMBER RATE
1. TO PAY FROM OUR NEW WEBSITE: On the event listing Click on “register here” YOU WILL BE TAKEN TO THE ‘DONATION’ PAGE. FILL OUT THE FORM AND CLICK SUBMIT. YOU WILL HAVE A NEW SCREEN WITH ‘PAY NOW’. CLICK ON PAY NOW TO ENTER Credit Card DATA.
OR
2. YOU MAY ALSO PAY IN OUR STORE (Click on Store and follow the directions there)
OR
3. You can mail your registration to: EWGS – 816 W Francis, Suite 572, Spokane, WA 99205 (Deadline for mail-in is December 27th)
No refunds after December 31, 2024
The Ways and Means Committee is planning a book auction for April.
Please bring your best genealogy-related books to Paula Davis. She will accept your donations at any meeting.
Thank You for your support and looking forward to a great New Year in ancestor hunting!
Please refer to our blog page for program schedules and latest society news.
Thanks to all the people that contribute to this blog and make it so fun to post each week
This postcard is from my aunt Carrie Hansen to my grandmother Anna Hansen. Carrie was away at college and later became a teacher.
Y.V.H.S. President Jo Miles is giving the presentation on “
Oblate Missionaries in the Yakima Valley 1847 – 1855 (St. Joseph Mission at Ahtanum)“
Join Seattle Genealogical Society (SGS) members as we celebrate Family History Month with a Fall Fling! We will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, October 12, from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at our library location at the Good Shepherd Center in Seattle. All are welcome! We will have volunteers on hand to assist with beginning genealogy questions as well as breaking down brick walls. Refreshments will be on hand, there will be coloring pages for kids and cookie decorating for all! SGS has access to several databases in our Library including Find My Past,American Ancestors, and more. SGS is also a FamilySearch Affiliate Library, if you have a record you would like to access. We have several computers onsite for quick lookups or bring your own device and access FamilySearch from our WIFI network.