Category Archives: Special Events

GFO Open House

by Charles Hansen

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)

New Chapter of the Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

by Charles Hansen

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

https://www.suvpnw.org

Happy New Year

by Charles Hansen

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.

Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Honors and Awards Luncheon 2025

by Charles Hansen
Annual Awards Luncheon

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:

  • Recognition of 2025 Board Members and 2024 outgoing Board members and Past President
  • Committee volunteers and chairpersons
  • Recognition of our amazing volunteers! We couldn’t do this without them!

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.

Seattle Genealogical Society Open House

by Charles Hansen

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.