Lower Columbia Genealogical Society School Records

Thursday, April 13, 2023 the public is invited to a free Zoom presentation by Maggie Cogswell on School Records, presented by the Lower Columbia Genealogical Society.

Ms. Cogswell is a Washington State archivist from the office of the Secretary of State, Olympia.

The meeting will open at 6:30 pm for announcements and greeting visitors. The program will start at 7:00 pm.

For a Zoom link please contact lcgsgen@yahoo.com

Lower Columbia Genealogical Society Basics of using Family Search

The public is invited to join the March 9, 2023 Zoom meeting of the Lower Columbia Genealogical Society for the program, “Basics of using Family Search”, to be presented by Joan Enders, author of several books, public speaker, historian, and genealogist.

The meeting will open at 6:30pm for any announcements and to welcome guests. The program will begin at 7:00pm. For a link to the Zoom meeting contact lcgsgen@yahoo.com. You will be most welcome.

Terry Mattison Named One of 2022’s Outstanding Volunteers

Since 2003, the Washington State Genealogical Society has recognized over 600 outstanding volunteers and teams, nominated by their local society or genealogical organization for their service and dedication. These volunteers are the backbone of their local society, giving their time and expertise, to the organization and the field of genealogy. In the coming months, you will be introduced to each of the 2022 award recipients and learn why they received the 2022 WSGS Outstanding Volunteer and Team Award.

Today we’re introducing Teresa “Terry” Mattison of Longview, Washington, who was nominated by the Lower Columbia Genealogical Society (LCGS).

Terry Mattison

Terry has been a very active member of the society for a number of years. She has served as president as well as a trustee serving on the program committee. She is currently the web page webmaster, and she is seeking ways to improve the society’s webpage. She is also a strong voice as a board member, and she advocates for new and innovative ideas to assist the members with their genealogical research.

Terry has presented various programs to help members interpret their DNA results, and she has written articles for the society’s newsletter, The Key, on the subject of DNA. As one LCGS member stated, “She offers herself rather than waiting to be asked.”

For more information on the WSGS Outstanding Volunteer Award program, visit the Recognition page of the WSGS website or contact Info@wasgs.org. Please type “Volunteer Award” in the subject line.

Lower Columbia Genealogical Society Event Correction

Dave Obee will present a  program using Google for Genealogy research for the Thursday  February 9, 2023  Zoom meeting of the Lower Columbia Genealogical Society

  Mr. Obee is an award winning international researcher, Author, Editor, publisher and public speaker.

The public is invited to join the Zoom meeting that will open at 6:30 pm for welcome of visitors and announcements.  Program will start at 7:00 pm.  For a Zoom link contact

Lower Columbia Genealogical Society Using Google for Genealogy

Dave Obee will present a program using Google for Genealogy research for the Thursday February 9, 2023 Zoom meeting of the Lower Columbia Genealogical Society

Mr Obee is an award winning international researcher, Author, Editor, publisher and public speaker.

The public is invited to join the Zoom meeting that will open at 6:30 pm for welcome of visitors and announcements. Program will start at 7:00 pm. For a Zoom link contact

lcgsgen@yahoo.com