Genealogical Forum of Oregon

07/24/2025

Please join our ADVANCED DNA GROUP: Our next online meeting is July 26 from 9a.m. (PT). Register here: http://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/dna.html

For our July 26 meeting, Robert Estes will be presenting "Reveal Your Maternal Ancestors & Their Stories Using Mitotree and Discover - New Tools to Solve Mitochondrial DNA Puzzles."

We meet the 3rd Saturday in Jan, Apr, Jul & Oct. Genetic Genealogy is the use of DNA testing to aid traditional genealogical research. It does not replace research but helps prove or disprove its accuracy. Please join us. It’s free and open to the public.

This meeting will be recorded.

If you're not on the mailing list, send a message to dna@gfo.org.

http://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/dna.html

Learn how to make sense of DNA tests for genealogy with the GFO's Beginner and Advanced DNA groups.

07/18/2025

Join us for the GFO GenTalk for July! Dr. Fritz Juengling will be presenting "Witches, Horse Thieves, Soldiers, and Regicides: Who Were Your Ancestors?" on Saturday, July 19 at 2:30 p.m. (PT). This online presentation is FREE and open to the public. Registration is required from our GenTalk page at https://gfo.org/gentalk

07/18/2025

Please join THE WRITERS’ ROOM: Our next online meeting is Sunday, July 20 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (PT). Contact writers@gfo.org for questions.

This is a peer group of genealogists, who meet to learn about writing and to share our writing with each other. Please join us and tell your friends. It’s free and open to the public.

The Writers’ Room special interest group meets online on the 3rd Sunday of each month from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (PT), January through November.

The GFO's Writer's Room Special Interest Group (SIG) is here to help you hone your genealogical and family history writing skills.

07/17/2025

Please join our AFRICAN AMERICAN ANCESTRY GROUP: Our next online meeting is Saturday, July 19 at Noon (PT).
Register here: https://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/african-american.html
�If you know of any other people interested in African American genealogy tell them about the group. They don't have to be a GFO member to participate. Please join us. It’s free and open to the public.

No meetings in June ever.

�https://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/african-american.html

07/05/2025

Please join our ROOTSMAGIC SIG: Our next online meeting is Monday, July 7 at 10 a.m. (PT). Go to our GFO SIG web page at https://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/rootsmagic.html for meeting registration information.

A special forum for users of the RootsMagic genealogy software. Our goal is to learn and help others through live demonstrations and discussions about how the software can be utilized to support individual research.

https://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/rootsmagic.html

A GFO Special Interest Group (SIG) on the RootsMagic genealogy database desktop software program.

07/04/2025

GERMAN ANCESTRY GROUP: Our next online meeting is Saturday, July 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. (PT). Registration for this online SIG meeting available at https://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/german.html

It is intended to be a source of information and inspiration for anyone with German-speaking ancestors. Please join us and tell your friends. It’s free and open to the public.

This month's scheduled meeting of July 5 has been moved to July 12 due to the holiday weekend. Our focus US state we are covering this month is Wisconsin. There will also be reports from those attending the International German Genealogy Conference held in mid-June in Columbus, Ohio.

https://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/german.html

The GFO's German Ancestry Group is here to help you find your family roots.

07/04/2025

07/03/2025

GERMAN ANCESTRY GROUP: Our next online meeting is Saturday, July 12 (moved from July 5 due to the holiday weekend) from 1 to 3 p.m. (PT). Registration for this online SIG meeting is available at https://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/german.html

It is intended to be a source of information and inspiration for anyone with German-speaking ancestors. Please join us and tell your friends. It’s free and open to the public.

https://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/german.html

The GFO's German Ancestry Group is here to help you find your family roots.

06/26/2025

is hosting a statewide from June 26-29. Each day, they will share clues that will lead to the uniquely designed bottles. Each of the six bottle finders gets to direct a $1,000 donation to the BottleDrop Give nonprofit of their choosing. That could be us, so help spread the word! Visit bottledrop.com/hunt for more details.

If you are using a screen reader or other auxiliary aid and are having problems using this website, please contact us for assistance.

06/20/2025

Please join our FAMILY TREE MAKER GROUP: Our next online meeting is Sunday, June 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. (PT) Register in advance for this free meeting here: https://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/family-tree-maker.html

Whether you are considering a move to Family Tree Maker, just starting to use it, or have been using it for years, you will find value in this special interest group.� Please join us and tell your friends. It’s free and open to the public.

https://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/family-tree-maker.html

Family Tree Maker software users can learn tips and tricks with the GFO's FTM group.

06/16/2025

Please join our IRISH ANCESTRY GROUP: Our next online meeting is Wednesday, June 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (PT) Register for this online SIG meeting at https://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/irish.html

Although all of the island of Ireland is included, our primary focus is the genealogical research of the Republic of Ireland, also known as the Irish Free State, Éire, Ireland, and Southern Ireland.
Please join us and tell your friends. It’s free and open to the public.

SIG Facilitators Needed! We need your help finding an individual or team to continue the GFO Irish SIG meetings after October 2024. Our current leaders can offer support during the fall. We are eager to hear your thoughts and suggestions for continuing the GFO Irish SIG into 2025.

https://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/irish.html

Explore your Irish heritage. The GFO's Irish Ancestry Group is here to help you track your roots.