THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM Wednesday Evening E-News 18 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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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!

THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM Wednesday Evening E-News 11 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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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.