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Latest news from the Genealogical Forum of Oregon. Info from the Board of Directors; what's new on the website; what's happening at the library.Thursday, April 22, 2010
New CD for sale: Marriages 1940-1945
Our fourth CD indexing marriages from all counties in Oregon is now ready. Over 49,000 marriages are included. See the flyer. Only $10 if you come to the library to buy one. Add $2.00 for postage and handling if you'd like us to mail it.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Oregon
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Oregon
Invites you, your family and friends to our
Sunday, May 16, 2010 Brunch
With presentations by guest speaker
Hal Bookbinder
Enjoy two programs with a tasty brunch sandwiched in between
Why did our Ancestors Leave a Nice Place like the Pale?
Locating Lost Classmates: or how your missing people can be found
Why did our Ancestors Leave a Nice Place like the Pale? In 1880 fully 80% of our ancestors lived in Poland and the Pale of Jewish Settlement in western Russia. We all know of the pogroms (organized violence) and mass exodus of our ancestors to points west over the next generation. This talk will provide background on the 120 years of the Pale from its formation at the turn of the 19th century to its dissolution during the First World War. It will provide some context to our ancestor's lives in the Pale, and of course, their decision to leave everything they had known to make new lives in the West.
Date: Sunday May 16, 2010
Time: 10:30 am to 2:00 pm doors will open early for schmoozing and research help
Place: Ahavath Achim, 3225 SW Barbur Blvd., Portland, OR
Cost: $7 for members, $9 for non-members. New members are invited to join at sign-in.
Please RSVP for this Annual Brunch Program so that we can be prepared for all attendees. To RSVP, or for more information, send an email to JGSOregon@gmail.com with your name and the number of attendees. Alternatively, you may call Barbara Hershey with the same info at 503-249-1976.
Invites you, your family and friends to our
Sunday, May 16, 2010 Brunch
With presentations by guest speaker
Hal Bookbinder
Enjoy two programs with a tasty brunch sandwiched in between
Why did our Ancestors Leave a Nice Place like the Pale?
Locating Lost Classmates: or how your missing people can be found
Why did our Ancestors Leave a Nice Place like the Pale? In 1880 fully 80% of our ancestors lived in Poland and the Pale of Jewish Settlement in western Russia. We all know of the pogroms (organized violence) and mass exodus of our ancestors to points west over the next generation. This talk will provide background on the 120 years of the Pale from its formation at the turn of the 19th century to its dissolution during the First World War. It will provide some context to our ancestor's lives in the Pale, and of course, their decision to leave everything they had known to make new lives in the West.
Date: Sunday May 16, 2010
Time: 10:30 am to 2:00 pm doors will open early for schmoozing and research help
Place: Ahavath Achim, 3225 SW Barbur Blvd., Portland, OR
Cost: $7 for members, $9 for non-members. New members are invited to join at sign-in.
Please RSVP for this Annual Brunch Program so that we can be prepared for all attendees. To RSVP, or for more information, send an email to JGSOregon@gmail.com with your name and the number of attendees. Alternatively, you may call Barbara Hershey with the same info at 503-249-1976.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
GFO ILLINOIS INTEREST GROUP
Saturday, April 10
If your interest is in Illinois, come prepared to watch for your area of the state.
If your interest is in another state, come prepared to see how Illinois did things...and when you go to do your research, you will know to watch for the places that may in some way influence the history of your state.
Is there a reason why a certain nationality is prominent is your area?
Is there a reason why part of your state seems to have been settled 50 years earlier than your part?
Is there a reason why the state capitol was moved suddenly?
Is there a reason why your county was named what it was?
Is there a reason why your county is such a very strange shape?
When did the changes happen?
What do they mean to you and to your Great-Grandparents?
We will gather in the Higgins Room at the GFO Library (yes, me too!) at 9:30 am to learn more about Illinois, and any state's changes through the years.
We will be finished by 11:30 so that you can have lunch...
together with friends...in the lunch room (brown bag)...
or in the neighborhood at a restaurant...
Find a chance to chat with old friends
with experienced researchers from the Midwest
with new friends.
And, if possible, stay for the afternoon session when
Gerry Lenzen will speak about the 2010 census.
What does it mean to genealogists?
What does it mean to you?
Looking forward to seeing you all! Kristy
If your interest is in Illinois, come prepared to watch for your area of the state.
If your interest is in another state, come prepared to see how Illinois did things...and when you go to do your research, you will know to watch for the places that may in some way influence the history of your state.
Is there a reason why a certain nationality is prominent is your area?
Is there a reason why part of your state seems to have been settled 50 years earlier than your part?
Is there a reason why the state capitol was moved suddenly?
Is there a reason why your county was named what it was?
Is there a reason why your county is such a very strange shape?
When did the changes happen?
What do they mean to you and to your Great-Grandparents?
We will gather in the Higgins Room at the GFO Library (yes, me too!) at 9:30 am to learn more about Illinois, and any state's changes through the years.
We will be finished by 11:30 so that you can have lunch...
together with friends...in the lunch room (brown bag)...
or in the neighborhood at a restaurant...
Find a chance to chat with old friends
with experienced researchers from the Midwest
with new friends.
And, if possible, stay for the afternoon session when
Gerry Lenzen will speak about the 2010 census.
What does it mean to genealogists?
What does it mean to you?
Looking forward to seeing you all! Kristy
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Heritage Scrapbooking Date Change
Because the first Sunday in April is Easter and the GFO will be closed, we have changed our Heritage Scrapbooking group to Sunday, April 11th from 3 to 5 p.m. The time change is for the 11th only and is due to another group having the 1 to 3 p.m. time slot on the second Sunday.
Although our planned speaker is not able to make it that day, I have recently acquired a book called "Uncovering Your Ancestry Through Family Photographs" by Maureen Taylor. I'll put together a little program of the first chapter entitled "Bringing the Past to Life"
which shows us why, as genealogists, it is as important for us to compile a visual history of our families as it is written information.
If you can join us, please let me know.
Thanks,
Bonnie LaDoe
bladoe@aol.com
Although our planned speaker is not able to make it that day, I have recently acquired a book called "Uncovering Your Ancestry Through Family Photographs" by Maureen Taylor. I'll put together a little program of the first chapter entitled "Bringing the Past to Life"
which shows us why, as genealogists, it is as important for us to compile a visual history of our families as it is written information.
If you can join us, please let me know.
Thanks,
Bonnie LaDoe
bladoe@aol.com
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
GFO IRISH INTEREST GROUP; MARCH 20
Hi Everyone,
All are invited to join in the fun this coming Saturday at our annual St. Patrick's day celebration.
You are welcome to bring a treat if you would like. Should you have any questions please contact April Ober at 503-253-5754 or obiex2@teleport.com.
I shall be unable to attend and Shirley Hurrell has agreed to be your moderator for this meeting only.
Have fun on Saturday!
Now that it is time for me to step down as your moderator, I wish to once again, thank those of you who have always been there with your support and assistance in providing quality programs over these past eight years.
Tom O'Brien
All are invited to join in the fun this coming Saturday at our annual St. Patrick's day celebration.
You are welcome to bring a treat if you would like. Should you have any questions please contact April Ober at 503-253-5754 or obiex2@teleport.com
I shall be unable to attend and Shirley Hurrell has agreed to be your moderator for this meeting only.
Have fun on Saturday!
Now that it is time for me to step down as your moderator, I wish to once again, thank those of you who have always been there with your support and assistance in providing quality programs over these past eight years.
Tom O'Brien
GFO's British Group
TO: Members and future members of the GFO's British Group
SUBJECT: COMING EVENTS
MARCH 27th: Doris Cruickshank and Gwen Newborg are going to share helpful resources and ideas they learned when the attended the "British Institute Week in Salt Lake City"
MAY 22nd: Last meeting of the year...possibly a guest bag piper to explain his dress and equipment, list some of the events they play for....and of course, Snacks of our Ancestors. If we can't get a piper, maybe we can persuade our Duane Funk to come up with a topic of interest for May.
ANNUAL FIELD TRIP: Any suggestions would be appreciated....something with a British slant? Some folks had a conflict when we went to Lady Di's in Lake Oswego for the tea lunch special, and said they would like to have attended. That's a possibility. Also, if we could plan something to get us back to Oregon City and do luncheon afterwards at the Highland Still House Pub--great food--Fish and Chips, Bangers and Mash, Beef Pasties, etc..that would be nice.
Contact me at lylaw1@verizon.net
SUBJECT: COMING EVENTS
MARCH 27th: Doris Cruickshank and Gwen Newborg are going to share helpful resources and ideas they learned when the attended the "British Institute Week in Salt Lake City"
MAY 22nd: Last meeting of the year...possibly a guest bag piper to explain his dress and equipment, list some of the events they play for....and of course, Snacks of our Ancestors. If we can't get a piper, maybe we can persuade our Duane Funk to come up with a topic of interest for May.
ANNUAL FIELD TRIP: Any suggestions would be appreciated....something with a British slant? Some folks had a conflict when we went to Lady Di's in Lake Oswego for the tea lunch special, and said they would like to have attended. That's a possibility. Also, if we could plan something to get us back to Oregon City and do luncheon afterwards at the Highland Still House Pub--great food--Fish and Chips, Bangers and Mash, Beef Pasties, etc..that would be nice.
Contact me at lylaw1@verizon.net
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