100th Anniversary of WWI 1914-1917





The Library Of Congress "Echos Of The Great War" is viewable till January of 2019.  
stories, images and historic content of World War 1. 


Numerous events scheduled at GFO- Don't miss out!



Whats happening at GFO??

Half-Day Workshop , Sunday, June 4, 2017 _ Digging deeper into cenusu's of Scotland, Ireland,                                                                                   England and the US. ($)

Gen Talk, Bringing your farm ancestor to life, Saturday,  June 17, 2:00PM (Free)

Its the 100th anniversary of the beginning of WW1, OPB has a 3 part series from American Experience that can be viewed online at : http://www.pbs.org/video/3000013823/ Expires 5/8/2017

Oregon Marriage Index CD Volumes  1-4 are now available! Revised!

Oregon Marriage CD volumes Good news! The Oregon Marriage Index CD volumes 1–4 have been revised. They are now in PDF format and available on a CD, a USB drive, or as an electronic file by email. Volume 1 covers 1925-1929, Volume 2 covers 1930-1934, Volume 3. covers 1935-1939, and Volume 4 covers 1940-1945. Any or all of the four volumes may be acquired through the following: • Order at GFO library from the receptionist; or • Order with a check payable to GFO and send to: GFO – Oregon Marriages 2505 S.E. 11th Ave., Suite B-18 Portland, OR 97202-1061 Each volume is $10.00, please specify CD/USB/Email, and add $2 for shipping each CD or USB. If you would like more information or want to pay with PayPal, please send an email to research@gfo.org.

for more information on events, lectures and library news , visit the GFO website and Calendar at:
http://gfo.org/





Tennessee Puts Andrew Jackson Collection Online





The State of Tennessee, namely the Tennessee Library and Archives has put the Andrew Jackson Collection online. A wonderful collection of photos, documents, letters, and history writings of the Jackson presidency. 
Read about this at Dick Eastman's site or go directly to the Jackson Collection website at the Tennessee State Library and Archives. 





Happy 20th Anniversary CGDC!


May Program- A Grave Situation- Asylum Cemeteries of Oregon


GFO Day Trip Review






Four members of CGGS traveled to the Genealogical Forum Of Oregon on April 8, 2017. 
Fred Henchell, Juanaita Neitling, Lorna Elliot and Georga Foster got the grand tour and lots of research time. GFO offers a huge library of historical and well known reference books. They also have a large inventory of maps, city directories, microfishe and microfilm. The library is located in the the old Ford building, which at one time was the factory for the Model T Ford. The building also houses a restaurant and many other business's . 


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