THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM OF OREGON Wednesday Evening E-News 13 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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DNA Day is this Sunday! Join us for a full day of free classes! Or come for a few, at the very least!!

Y-chromosome DNA and mitochondrial DNA Basics, 9am – 10:20am

Learn the differences between the Y-DNA and the mtDNA test and how each helps your genealogy research. Understand how the different results are displayed and what each means. (includes 15 minutes for questions) Presented by Lisa McCullough

The Basics of Autosomal DNA, 10:30 – noon

Discover how atDNA is inherited, how to find the common ancestors and how to determine which DNA segments came from which ancestor. (includes 15 minutes for questions). Presented by Emily Aulicino

The Three DNA companies with Success Stories, 1pm – 2:20pm

Discover which company offers what features in order to make the best decision for you needs. Learn how a success story involving all three companies can be a guideline for your accomplishments. (includes 15 minutes for questions) Presented by Tim Janzen

I’ve Tested. Now What?, 2:30pm – 3:50pm

Learn what steps you can take to better insure finding a common ancestor for any of the three major tests (includes 15 minutes for questions). Presented by Emily D. Aulicino

Q & A, 4pm – 5pm

The presenters will take questions on any genetic genealogy topic.
Don’t be left out! Be sure to bring all handouts and an evaluation form for each class. Presentation notes and evaluation forms can be downloaded HERE.
NOTE: You may submit your questions/problems to Emily (aulicino@hevanet.com) prior to DNA Day so they can be organized to include more requests and to save time. Continue reading →

THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM OF OREGON Wednesday Evening E-News 6 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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Come one, come all! This Saturday, April 9th, is the kick-off to our week-long Open House!

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THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM OF OREGON Wednesday Evening E-News 30 March 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.

Help the GFO not miss a whale of a deal, Wed, April 6th, at 10 AM! We need your help, oh my, oh my.

Did you say fabulous and extremely valuable books are being donated to the GFO? French-Canadian research galore?
We have a call to action for next week. We need as many volunteers as possible to help retrieve some 90 boxes of French-Canadian research books that are being donated by one of our elderly members.

Yep, you read that right!
WE MUST PICK UP the books from their current home in North Portland on Wednesday, April 6th, at 10 a.m., bright and early!!
If you can help in any way – from sitting and boxing the books, to bringing boxes to the pickup site, to showing off your burly muscles to move boxes already loaded with books – please email our fearless leader Laurel Smith at president@gfo.org. Continue reading →

THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM OF OREGON Wednesday Evening E-News 23 March 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-Feb.pdf.

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Don’t let time slip away now. Don’t forget to plan for our upcoming OPEN HOUSE!
We’ll be having our annual GFO Open House from Saturday to Sunday (that’s right, over a whole week of free genealogy classes and activities), April 9 – 17, 2016. Continue reading →

THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM OF OREGON Wednesday Evening E-News 16 March 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-Feb.pdf.

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Marjorie Enneking Memorial Gathering  

We will be holding a memorial gathering instead of a formal funeral to remember Marjorie Enneking this upcoming Saturday, March 19th. The event will be held in the Screening Room at the Hotel Deluxe in downtown Portland. Appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages will be served (don’t worry – there is a bar in the hotel lobby 20 feet away). We will have picture albums for browsing and ask that Marj’s friends and family come to share stories, connect, and have a good time. Marj’s daughter is planning to wear jeans!
When: Saturday, March 19th from 2PM to 5PM Where: The Hotel Deluxe; 729 SW 15th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205
The Hotel is two blocks from the Providence Park Max station. Parking is available on the street, in a public building across the street, and there is valet parking in front of the hotel. Continue reading →

THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM OF OREGON Wednesday Evening E-News 9 March 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-Feb.pdf.

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Last chance to register for the Irish Seminar, Saturday!

Don’t miss out on the upcoming ULSTER IRISH SEMINAR at the Milwaukie Center. Continue reading →

THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM OF OREGON Wednesday Evening E-News 3 March 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-Feb.pdf.

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From Native American to Scottish – The journey to find my first parents

You know you want to see this guy in person. You just know you do!
Come hear Don Anderson on Saturday, March 19th, at 2 pm at the GFO Library, as he explains his personal genealogical journey.
Topics that are near and dear to Don’s heart include DNA research, adoption, music, and breaking down genealogical brick walls.
This one’s FREE to the public, so please come join in the fun! Continue reading →

THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM OF OREGON Wednesday Evening E-News 24 February 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-Feb.pdf.

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The Irish are coming! Saturday, March 12th, 9am-4pm

Don’t miss out on the upcoming ULSTER IRISH SEMINAR at the Milwaukie Center.
http://www.gfo.org/IrishSeminar_Mar2016.pdf

Saturday, March 12, 2016: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Continue reading →

THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM OF OREGON Wednesday Evening E-News 17 February 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-Feb.pdf.

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Eastern Canada Research

Our February Monthly Program will be a presentation by Canadian research expert, Thomas Higgins.
Researching Eastern Canadian Ancestors
All our Monthly Programs, are free of charge and completely open to the public. Be sure to join us this Saturday, February 20th.

The presentation will provide tips and guidance regarding how and where to research family histories from New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Labrador and, of course, the romantic Prince Edward Island. Did we mention it’s completely free?

More information is available Continue reading →

THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM OF OREGON Wednesday Evening E-News 10 February 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-Feb.pdf.

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Researching Eastern Canadian Ancestors?

Our February Monthly Program will be a presentation by Canadian research expert, Thomas Higgins.

This is a free event, open to the public, just like all of our Monthly Programs, so please tell your friends, your mother and father, sisters and brothers, neighbors, coworkers…really, just tell everyone.

Especially as this presentation will be giving listeners tips and guidance regarding how and where to research their family histories from New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Labrador and, of course, the romantic Prince Edward Island.

More information is available HERE. Continue reading →