THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM Wednesday Evening E-News 15 June 2016

For more information visit www.gfo.org, contact us at info@gfo.org, or call our library at 503-963-1932. We love hearing from you!

For a complete GFO CALENDAR go to www.gfo.org/calendar.htm.

Also, if you missed your free copy of our monthly Insider, you’re in luck because we saved you a copy at http://www.gfo.org/insider/16-May.pdf.

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Volunteers Thank you  

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June’s GEN Talk – Church Records with Harold Hinds

That’s right! We’ve rebranded the Monthly Meetings, and will now be referring to them as the-all-new, oh-so-snazzy GEN Talks!
Church Records : Their Location and Value for Family Historians
Saturday, June 18th, starting at 2:30pm, the wonderful Harold Hinds will be giving a presentation on how to utilize all those pesky church records everyone’s always talking about.

Was your ancestor church-going? If so, with what church were they affiliated? Where might that church’s records be located? What might you expect to find of value in those records?

This presentation will follow the Annual Meeting. Hey! And don’t forget your handy-dandy, helpful HAND OUT to bring to the session.

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It’s not too late for this year’s Father’s Day Smile Event!

Wait…how much time do I have to still order the best Father’s Day gift ever?? Father’s Day is Sunday, June 19th, and that’s a little over a week away, so there’s just enough time if you hop to it today, my friend!

As you may have heard, when you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a percentage of your purchase total to the Genealogical Forum Of Oregon Inc.

Use the link HERE to go to Amazon’s website, sign in as you usually would and begin shopping as you usually would. It’s that easy!

As always, thank you for your continued support of the GFO, and for fathers everywhere!

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Fred Meyer Community Rewards Renewal Time…

It’s that time of year again! Time for excitement and wonder….well, all that too, but also it’s time to renew in the Fred Meyer Community Rewards program!!
Fred Meyer Community Rewards Customer Re-enrollment is happening all through the month of June. Yep. That means right now!

If you’ve had your Fred Meyer’s Rewards Card linked to the GFO since last year, you will need to re-link your Rewards Card before July 1, 2016. Please note that Fred Meyer will assume you’ve had enough if they don’t hear from you, and they will drop from the program any households that don’t re-enroll before the July 1 deadline.

If you do miss the deadline, you may still re-link your Rewards Card online after the re-enrollment period by visiting www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.

Don’t forget to save those dates, won’t you please??

Champoeg Cemetery Tour
Now hear this! Come one, come all to a cemetery tour you’ll never forget!!

The Friends of Historic Champoeg will host a two-hour cemetery tour by bus June 25 that highlights individuals from the historic Champoeg era. Costumed actors will give first-person portrayals. Live music and strawberry shortcake will be served in the restored Donald Manson 1860s barn at Champoeg State Heritage Park following the tour. For more information and registration, visit the park’s website.
Webinars Gone Wild
All the webinars from the recent Southern California Genealogical Society’s Jamboree will continue to be available online HERE until July 5th. What a great chance to learn some new family research tricks!

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What’s Happening this Week at the GFO?

SATURDAY, JUNE 18th
Hunting & Gathering Group 9:30am – 11am

Join us for this monthly support group where we help each other find information about different family lines. We share expertise about resources and search strategies, while also learning to do a reasonably exhaustive search and develop research plans. The focus will shift depending on the needs of the group. Several experienced researchers have volunteered to help. Beginners and intermediate researchers are encouraged to attend and bring specific problems to work on. Free to members. Visitors may request a guest pass at education@gfo.org.

GFO’s 70th Annual Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation Event 2pm

Come one! Come all! Join us in giving out prizes to our wonderful volunteers in a raffle drawing (wait, aren’t YOU a volunteer? well, you should definitely be there then!!), and add your voice to approving this year’s budget.

June’s GEN Talk 2:30pm – 4pm

Come learn the wonders of researching through historic church records to find your family. Presented by Harold Hinds. Free to the ALL!! Hand outs are HERE.

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For more information visit www.gfo.org, contact us at info@gfo.org, or call our library at 503-963-1932. We love hearing from you!

For a complete GFO CALENDAR go to www.gfo.org/calendar.htm.

Also, if you missed your free copy of our monthly Insider, you’re in luck because we saved you a copy at http://www.gfo.org/insider/16-May.pdf.

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Fred Meyer Community Rewards Renewal Time…

It’s that time of year again! Time for excitement and wonder….well, all that too, but also it’s time to renew in the Fred Meyer Community Rewards program!!
Fred Meyer Community Rewards Customer Re-enrollment is happening all through the month of June. Yep. That means right now!

If you’ve had your Fred Meyer’s Rewards Card linked to the GFO since last year, you will need to re-link your Rewards Card before July 1, 2016. Please note that Fred Meyer will assume you’ve had enough if they don’t hear from you, and they will drop from the program any households that don’t re-enroll before the July 1 deadline.

If you do miss the deadline, you may still re-link your Rewards Card online after the re-enrollment period by visiting www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.

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It’s not too late for this year’s Father’s Day Smile Event!

Wait…how much time do I have to still order the best Father’s Day gift ever?? Father’s Day is Sunday, June 19th, and that’s a little over a week away, so there’s just enough time if you hop to it today, my friend!

As you may have heard, when you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a percentage of your purchase total to the Genealogical Forum Of Oregon Inc.

Use the link HERE to go to Amazon’s website, sign in as you usually would and begin shopping as you usually would. It’s that easy!

As always, thank you for your continued support of the GFO, and for fathers everywhere!

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Save those dates, won’t you please??

Champoeg Cemetery Tour
Now hear this! Come one, come all to a cemetery tour you’ll never forget!!

The Friends of Historic Champoeg will host a two-hour cemetery tour by bus June 25 that highlights individuals from the historic Champoeg era. Costumed actors will give first-person portrayals. Live music and strawberry shortcake will be served in the restored Donald Manson 1860s barn at Champoeg State Heritage Park following the tour. For more information and registration, visit the park’s website.
Webinars Gone Wild
All the webinars from the recent Southern California Genealogical Society’s Jamboree will continue to be available online HERE until July 5th. What a great chance to learn some new family research tricks!
Hey! How old’s your map?
Conducting genealogical research is a lot about understanding what the world looked like when your ancestors were alive. xkcd’s recently posted a wonderful guide to knowing how old a map is that you might be struggling with in the course of your research. Don’t be afraid to hold down the “Ctrl” key (“command” for Mac-users) and tap the “+” key (up in the top right-hand corner of your keyboard) to magnify the image so you can follow the “yes-no” trail.
Texas Obituaries Indexes
Check this out! You won’t believe the number of amazing genealogy and local history resources the McKinney Public Library System website has available.

From vital statistics indexes, to obituary indexes for 1884 through 1999, to more contemporary indexes of births, engagements, and marriages found in the local McKinney newspapers for 1980 to 1993, as well as an obituary index for 2000 to current.
Digi News
Genealogical research is becoming easier and more accessible by the day, especially with projects such as Oregon Digital Newspapers website, which features over 140 newspaper titles from all over the state of Oregon. The articles, all pre-1923, are available for word-level searches online HERE.

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What’s Happening this Week at the GFO?

SUNDAY, JUNE 12th
Maps Work-Party 9am – noon

We are continuing to chip away at this project on the second Sunday of each month from 9:00 am until noon…or whenever! Come when you can. Stay for as long as you like or can, as all help is extremely welcome!! Doris Cruickshank will be facilitating as our map project coordinator.
TUESDAY, JUNE 14th
Board Meeting 6pm – 8pm

Our board meetings are open to all interested parties, and they happen the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Come join in to see how the magic happens, and see where you might fit in to lend a hand if possible!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15th
DNA Q&A 1pm – 3pm

Join us for a discussion of how to use Photoshop Elements to present your family history research, pictures and stories. We discuss scanning techniques, photo restoration, creating pages for presentation, resources and anything else participants want to know related to this topic. All are welcome, from beginners to more advanced users. Come and learn and share your ideas and questions. Taught by the lovely and wonderful Sarah Holmes.

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For more information visit www.gfo.org, contact us at info@gfo.org, or call our library at 503-963-1932. We love hearing from you!

For a complete GFO CALENDAR go to www.gfo.org/calendar.htm.

Also, if you missed your free copy of our monthly Insider, you’re in luck because we saved you a copy at http://www.gfo.org/insider/16-May.pdf.

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TAKE ME TO YOUR LEADER! YOUR GERMAN ONE THIS TIME PLEASE…ALSO, DO YOU HAVE THOSE SPECIAL BOOKS ON GERMAN MAP PARISH GUIDES?? Firstly…
The GFO’s German Interest Group is in need of a brave new soul to lead this flock of researching fans! Won’t you help? Are you ready for the challenge? We think you definitely are!

If destiny’s calling, please give the library a call at 503-963-1932 or email volunteer@gfo.org to help out in this very vital way!

Visit the German Interest Group website for a peek at what they’ve been up to, and what we’ll all be missing with the upcoming retirement of their fearless leader, Nanci Remington, after Saturday, June 4, 2016.

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THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM Wednesday Evening E-News 25 May 2016

For more information visit www.gfo.org, contact us at info@gfo.org, or call our library at 503-963-1932. We love hearing from you!

For a complete GFO CALENDAR go to www.gfo.org/calendar.htm.

Also, if you missed your free copy of our monthly Insider, you’re in luck because we saved you a copy at http://www.gfo.org/insider/16-May.pdf.

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Who’s the GFO Star this month?! That’s right, it’s our very own Liz Porter!

Liz Porter has taken on the HUGE task of updating the OPALS system by entering all our periodicals into the database, making the system more user friendly – Liz has become our periodicals expert! She learned the catalog and task so quickly! While Sarah and Laurel were unavailable, she learned to create labels to keep things moving. Her work is very accurate – and she has such a sweet disposition.

Thank you, Liz!

Note from the Editor: GFO Stars can be nominated by any of our patrons, visitors, or members. Simply fill out a nomination slip by the front door of the Library and add your nominee to the box on the wall above the donations jar.

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Goin’ for the Gold! Help us reach 100 Reviews on Facebook…

We need your input and we need your love!
And it only takes a couple of clicks…honest.
Step One Log into your Facebook page.

Step Two Go to the GFO’s Facebook page from your Facebook page.

Step Three Click the “Tell People What You Think” link at the top of the feed.

Step Four Click on the star rating of your choice (five! oh please pick five stars!!).

Step Five Type a review in the pop-up box.

It’s that easy. This is a great way to help others find out about the GFO, which will let us continue providing all the great genealogical programs and services you already enjoy so much!

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What’s Hot This Week in Genealogy??

In Case You Missed It – The U.S. MIDWEST edition:
Almost 1,000 (983) new and updated Free Historic newspaper Links have been added to the 12 Midwest States’ free “newspaper link lists”:

Check out the whole list of states available HERE. And don’t forget to check out the free tutorials at the top of the same page!

Digital Library? Prince William, is that really you??
FREE ONLINE ACCESS TO PRE-1918
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY DEEDS is now available at this LINK.

You can retrieve PDF images of documents as early as 1731. Please remember that there are a number of significant gaps in Prince William deeds prior to 1865, as a result of the Civil War.

Those gaps may be overcome by using rent rolls, land tax lists, loose papers, court orders, and an old index. The latter item, Prince William County Deeds Index, 1731-1827, compiled by Charlotte Cain, is available at http://eservice.pwcgov.org/library/digitalLibrary/ in addition to several early tax lists transcribed by Greg Mason.

Ron Turner’s website contains many collections of Prince William loose papers, including documents from lost deed books. http://www.pwcvirginia.com/pwcvabookspublishedworks.htm.

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Interviewing for Oral Histories Class – June 5th

Family history is often about gathering oral histories and stories from family members, and the Jewish Genealogical Society of Oregon is here to help!
Description: The Oral History Project is a key part of the OJMCHE’s mission to preserve and present the history of Oregon’s Jewish community The central goal is to develop a community oral history archive that provides a chronicle of the experiences of the Jews of Oregon. The project began by documenting the lives of the former residents of South Portland in the 1970s. Efforts have also included the testimonies of Holocaust survivors and liberators of death camps. Several focused efforts are currently underway to collect multiple histories from within particular geographic or communal areas throughout the state.

Bio: Anne LeVant Prahl, the Curator of Collections at the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education, has been working in collections management since 1987. She began doing oral history by interviewing former members of Texas’ Black gospel quartets for the Texas Music Museum as part of her masters work in anthropology at the University of Texas. In Oregon, as part of her position of curator, she runs the oral history program for the museum, training interviewers, identifying interview subjects, and maintaining the collection of nearly 700 oral histories.

The meeting starts at 11 AM, June 5th.

SPECIAL VENUE
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
1953 NW Kearney St.
Portland OR 97209
Phone: 503.226.3600

There is no cost for this program. A donation to the JGSO or OJMCHE would be appreciated.

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TAKE ME TO YOUR LEADER!  
The GFO’s Irish Interest Group is in need of a brave new soul to lead the researching ranks of our Irish descendants beyond the terrors of seemingly insurmountable brick walls and through swamps of information overloads in our modern researching age.

Could this be you? If destiny’s calling, please give the library a call at 503-963-1932 or email volunteer@gfo.org to help out in this very vital way!

Visit the Irish Interest Group website for a peek at what they’ve been up to, and what we’ll all be missing with the upcoming retirement of their fearless leader, Suzanne Lemon, after September 17, 2016.

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What’s Happening this Week at the GFO?

SATURDAY, MAY 28th
DNA Basics 9am – 11am

As this session is a little shorter than normal, no formal presentation will be given, although we can explore the websites for each of the three main DNA companies (Family Tree DNA, AncestryDNA, and 23andMe). Regardless, we will focus on your questions and problems so everyone is more confident on what the three types of testing can and cannot do for your genealogy. Don’t forget your handouts HERE!

Please send your questions and problems to Emily at aulicino@hevanet.com before class.

Facilitators: Emily Aulicino and possibly Lisa McCullough

Website: http://gfo.org/intgrp/dna.htm

Italian Group (Monthly Program) 11am – 1pm

Ciao to everyone interested in Italian genealogy research. This is a great opportunity to learn, share, and enjoy others with a common interest. Italian genealogy research in the Portland area now has a home. Come join our group. Facilitated by Keith Pyeatt

British Group 1pm – 3pm

Focus: Researching in the British Isles: England, Wales, Scotland, and Scots-Irish. We try to have speakers who provide interesting experiences or online databases for research in these countries. One hour of the two hour meeting is devoted to Brick Wall questions. Questions may be directed to: Duane Funk at duanefunk@comcast.net.
MONDAY, MAY 30th – THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED IN HONOR OF MEMORIAL DAY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1st
Learn & Chat 10am – noon

Join us to talk about your genealogy questions and help provide support to others. Facilitated by Connie Lenzen.

DNA Q&A 1pm – 2pm

Lisa McCullough will be available to help answer your DNA questions, whether you are new and just getting started or have more involved questions.

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For more information visit www.gfo.org, contact us at info@gfo.org, or call our library at 503-963-1932. We love hearing from you!

For a complete GFO CALENDAR go to www.gfo.org/calendar.htm.

Also, if you missed your free copy of our monthly Insider, you’re in luck because we saved you a copy at http://www.gfo.org/insider/16-May.pdf.

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Rate and Review Us On Facebook

In love with the GFO? Here’s your chance to tell the world!!
Step One Log into your Facebook page.

Step Two Go to the GFO’s Facebook page from your Facebook page.

Step Three Click the “Tell People What You Think” link at the top of the feed.

Step Four Click on the star rating of your choice (five! oh please pick five stars!!).

Step Five Type a review in the pop-up box.

It’s that easy, and it will help others find out about the GFO, which will let us continue providing all the great genealogical programs and services you already enjoy so much!

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Save the Date for GFO’s July 31st Workshop!

The GFO proudly presents…
Digital Photos: Scanning, Preparing, Organizing, and Sharing & Legacy Family Tree Software
Come join us for this amazing workshop opportunity with Geoffrey Rasmussen on Sunday, July 31, 2016, from 9:30am to 2:00pm.

Learn from the best to organize and share your digital photos by using Google’s new Google Photos! Geoffrey Rasmussen will teach you the best practices for digitizing, preserving and enhancing your photograph collections. He will also give tips on how you can readily access your collections on your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click HERE to sign up now!

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Just in case you didn’t get enough…genealogy, that is!

Summer Genealogy Fest is July 30th in Eugene, OR
It’s not too late to take advantage of the early-bird fees.

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▪ Postmarked by June 1st: Includes registration, lunch and snack for $65.00.

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▪ Postmarked June 2-July 15th: Includes registration, lunch and snack for $75.00.

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▪ Postmarked after July 15th or in-person registration on the 30th: Includes registration only for $75.00. (Please note that the facility does not allow outside food and/or drinks in the facility.)

Registrations and course lists can be viewed HERE.

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Don’t forget to pick up your free books just outside the GFO!!

Free to a Good Home:
Don’t forget to check the “Free” books table in the lobby outside the GFO Library front door. Throughout the summer, we’ll be adding LOTS of free books out there, to make room for new donations. SOMEBODY is looking for each of these items, is it you? Check back frequently, you never know when you might find just the right thing!

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And if you’d like to purchase one of our surplus books…

GFO’s Surplus Books List
AbeBooks recently received the following review from one of our surplus books customers:

“Thank you for the incredibly fast processing of this order. Media mail can really be slow but I received the book today in perfect shape. Keep up the good work!”

Ahhhhh, shucks! And thank you!!

If you’d like to view our Surplus Books, consider clicking HERE.

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Don’t get left out! Become a GFO member today for access to all sorts of great stuff.
Membership gives you access to our quarterly publication, the Bulletin.
June’s Bulletin will feature…
An article about how to use, what was it called again…PERSI!

Also, sign up and read all about “When Index is a ‘Dirty Word.’ ” Or perhaps a family history mystery is more your style?

GFO Members will be receiving their complimentary copy of the Bulletin for the month of June in the next week. Wouldn’t you like one too?

Membership applications are available HERE for the brave of heart! Or for a taste of what you’ve been missing, view some of our Spotlight Articles.

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What’s Happening this Week at the GFO?

SATURDAY, MAY 21st
Hunting and Gathering 9:30am – 11:30am

This weeks problem stretches from Ireland to Harney County, Oregon. Adam George came to the U.S. around 1870, married and had children in Canada and Nevada before settling in Oregon. The question – where was he born? Come to see what clues he may have left along the way.

Free to members. Visitors may request a guest pass at education@gfo.org.
Buttons, History and Genealogy? (Monthly Program) 2pm – 4pm
Our guest, Dorothy Krugner, is a long-time lover of history, historical fashion, and button collecting. Join us on May 21st to learn more about the buttons you might have noticed in photographs of your ancestors. And as you might have guessed, buttons can be used to date your mystery photos. Buttons have a genealogy, too!

Irish Group meeting has been cancelled Come see us at the next meeting, scheduled for September 17th.
SUNDAY, MAY 15th
Library Work Party! 9am – 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 9am and work usually wraps up around noon. Some people come for just an hour or so and you’re welcome to do the same. Any time you can share is valuable. Hope to see you there!

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For more information visit www.gfo.org, contact us at info@gfo.org, or call our library at 503-963-1932. We love hearing from you!

For a complete GFO CALENDAR go to www.gfo.org/calendar.htm.

Also, if you missed your free copy of our monthly Insider, you’re in luck because we saved you a copy at http://www.gfo.org/insider/16-May.pdf.

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Did someone say, Genealogical Workshop??

Where: Oregon Historical Society
When: Saturday, May 14th, 10am – noon
How: $20, or $15 for members
Let’s Get Focused! Creating a Research Plan and Staying Organized
Family history is fun and addicting! But, if you’re not careful, it can quickly get out of hand. Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced researcher, come learn how to avoid getting overwhelmed with names, dates, and paperwork by setting goals, organizing your work, and making a research plan.

This workshop is presented by OHS Genealogist Hannah Allan. Visit our website to learn more about the resources available to you in our research library and at other genealogical research facilities.

(This notice is brought to by the Oregon Historical Society, with support from the GFO.)

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Don’t book that weekend! There’s a Seminar & Workshop we should all go to on Oct 15-16th!

Come join us for…
GFO’s Fall Seminar and Workshop
Nationally known and recognized genealogical author, lecturer and researcher, D. Joshua Taylor, will be presenting on various topics. Attend one or both sessions.

Saturday, October 15th, from 10am to 4:30pm

Sunday, October 16th, from 9:30am to 12:30pm

Register at the GFO Library. Online registration coming shortly.

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Some Hot Topics in Genealogy…

Obit’s from 1837, Toledo, Ohio
If you have been researching relatives in Toledo, Ohio, but have been hitting some pesky brick walls, the Toledo Library has a treat for you! Their obituary index covers the years 1837 to present and the link to this great resource is HERE for your convenience.

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Free Sure is a Good Price, huh?

Calling All History Buffs!
To make room for newly donated genealogy books, we’ll be getting rid of a large number of books, putting them out on the “Free” table in the lobby just outside our door. This will include lots of history books over the summer; they’re great books, we just don’t have room! Check back regularly, as we’ll be adding more books every week.

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What’s Happening this Week at the GFO?

SATURDAY, MAY 14th
Illinois Group 9:30am – 11:30am

The Illinois Interest Group meets on the second Saturday of each month at 9:30am (except Jul/Aug/Dec) in the GFO Library. All interested researchers are welcome to join us. Just drop in and share the workshop when you can and when you are interested. The group leaders are Kristy Gravlin and Harlene Patterson. For more information, feel free to call 630-621-5166 or email hannah@teleport.com.

Genealogy Book Group 11:45am – 12:45pm

An Australia Story: The Saga of an Australian Family Over Two Centuries, by Gordon Smith. The author writes about his family descended from transported convicts who arrived in New South Wales in 1801. This is a story of redemption and turmoil, violence and ambition, love and loss, and of course, Australia. Interested parties can also email Bonnie Randolph at bonnierandolph2066@gmail.com.

Writers’ Forum 1pm – 3pm

This is a peer group of genealogists, who meet to learn about writing and to share our writing with each other. Peggy Baldwin facilitates this group and can be reached at peggy@familypassages.com or 503-916-9410.
SUNDAY, MAY 15th
Library Work Party! 9am – 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 9am and work usually wraps up around noon. Some people come for just an hour or so and you’re welcome to do the same. Any time you can share is valuable. Hope to see you there!

Family Tree Maker 1pm – 3pm

Facilitated by Laurel Smith and Stephen Morgan, this group meets monthly, on the third Sunday of each month, 1:00-3:00 PM, at the back of the GFO Library. If you have some Family Tree Maker topics you’d like covered, please email Laurel Smith at bearpair@comcast.net, or Stephen Morgan at ceanothus1@comcast.net. This special interest group, like all the others that meet at the GFO, is free and open to the general public.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18th
Learn & Chat 10am – noon

Join us to talk about your genealogy questions and help provide support to others. Facilitated by Connie Lenzen.

DNA Q&A 1pm – 3pm

Lisa McCullough leads a discussion on various DNA related subjects, with each meeting focused on a particular subject. General questions are welcome at the end of each planned discussion.

THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM Wednesday Evening E-News 04 May 2016

For more information visit www.gfo.org, contact us at info@gfo.org, or call our library at 503-963-1932. We love hearing from you!

For a complete GFO CALENDAR go to www.gfo.org/calendar.htm.

Also, if you missed your free copy of our monthly Insider, you’re in luck because we saved you a copy at http://www.gfo.org/insider/16-May.pdf.

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AmazonSmile Deals for Mothers’ Day?

Dear GFO Guests and Members,

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8th. By shopping at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a percentage of your purchase total to the Genealogical Forum Of Oregon Inc.

Use the link HERE to go to Amazon’s website, sign in as you usually would and begin shopping as you usually would. It’s that easy!

As always, thank you for your continued support of the GFO.

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Save the Date for Sunday, July 31st!

The GFO proudly presents…
Digital Photos: Scanning, Preparing, Organizing, and Sharing & Legacy Family Tree Software
Come join us for this amazing workshop opportunity with Geoffrey Rasmussen on Sunday, July 31, 2016, from 9:30am to 2:00pm.

Learn from the best to organize and share your digital photos by using Google’s new Google Photos! Geoffrey Rasmussen will teach you the best practices for digitizing, preserving and enhancing your photograph collections. He will also give tips on how you can readily access your collections on your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Click HERE to sign up now!

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Just a note: The Jewish Genealogical Society of Oregon is hosting the following program in just two Sundays!

Don’t miss the April 2016 additions to the AID Collection of the Israel Genealogy Research Association…

Isreal Genealogy Research Association

Topics Include:
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▪ 1949 Telephone Directory – North Palestine– English

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▪ 1940 Medical Practitioners

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▪ Conquerors & Builders: Person active in the labor organization in the development of Petah Tikva The Jacob Dynasty – starting in Hungary

An addition of over 10,000 names to their collection.

See the full description HERE!

Slideshow of April 2016 release can also be viewed HERE.

What’s Happening this Week at the GFO?

SATURDAY, APRIL 30th
DNA Advanced 9am – noon

Tim Janzen will give a presentation where he will carefully review the entire process whereby he recently mapped the data for one of his mother’s 2nd cousins and one of his mother’s 2nd cousins once removed. He will demonstrate how to do chromosome mapping using a comprehensive version of a chromosome map as well as a simplified version of a chromosome map. He will discuss some of the surprises and complexities he uncovered during this process. He will also demonstrate how he uses his family’s chromosome maps in corresponding with his genetic cousins. Tim will do his best to make a somewhat complicated topic as easy to understand as feasible. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers. Come prepared for an exciting morning of discussion! Download worksheets and additional info HERE.
SATURDAY, MAY 7th
Virginia Group 10am – noon

The history of land transactions is Kentucky is a complex one. Land was awarded/sold for a variety of reasons, including bounty land for the French and Indian War and preemption warrants for those who first settled Kentucky without proper authority to claim the land. This all led to fights over the land which lasted for decades and provide us with a great deal of information if we know where to look. We’ll discuss the numerous types of original land claims, where to locate the documents, and where the land was for each type of claim. Coordinators are Judi Scott (judiscot@gmail.com) and Carol Surrency (lcsurr@gmail.com).

German Group 1pm – 3pm

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, MAY 8th
Maps Work Party! 9am – noon

We are planning to continue working on this project on the second Sunday of the month from 9:00 am until noon or whenever. Come when you can. Doris Cruickshank is our map project coordinator. Mothers definitely welcome.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11th
Photoshop Elements 1:30pm – 2:30pm

Join us for a discussion of how to use Photoshop Elements to present your family history research, pictures and stories. We discuss scanning techniques, photo restoration, creating pages for presentation, resources and anything else participants want to know related to this topic. All are welcome, from beginners to more advanced users. Come

THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM OF OREGON Wednesday Evening E-News 27 April 2016

For more information visit www.gfo.org, contact us at info@gfo.org, or call our library at 503-963-1932. We love hearing from you!

For a complete GFO CALENDAR go to www.gfo.org/calendar.htm.

Also, if you missed your free copy of our monthly Insider, you’re in luck because we saved you a copy at http://www.gfo.org/insider/16-May.pdf.

Calling All Volunteers, Saturday, April 30, 2016!

Have an hour to spare to help us spruce up the GFO Library this Saturday?
We could use a few helping hands on Saturday, April 30, 2:30 p.m. to spiff-up and clean the GFO Library in preparation for a special event taking place on Sunday, May 1. What are we talking about? Spending about 1 hour or so doing some moving and re-arranging of tables and chairs, vacuuming, dusting, and table and chair surface cleaning.

If you can help, please shoot Cathy Lauer an e-mail at catlauer@comcast.net and let her know!

And as always, thank you for all you do. Your contributions are what keep the GFO’s doors open each year!

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THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM OF OREGON Wednesday Evening E-News 20 April 2016

For more information visit www.gfo.org, contact us at info@gfo.org, or call our library at 503-963-1932. We love hearing from you!

For a complete GFO CALENDAR go to www.gfo.org/calendar.htm.

Also, if you missed your free copy of our monthly Insider, you’re in luck because we saved you a copy at http://www.gfo.org/insider/16-Apr.pdf.

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AmazonSmile Deals for Mothers’ Day??

Dear GFO Guests and Members,

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8th. By shopping at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a percentage of your purchase total to the Genealogical Forum Of Oregon Inc.

Use the link HERE to go to Amazon’s website, sign in as you usually would and begin shopping as you usually would. It’s that easy!

As always, thank you for your continued support of the GFO.

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