Starting a Genealogy DNA Journey?




The International Society of Genetic Genealogy is a non profit society to promote DNA genealogy research. The site is very comprehensive and very well put together to offer all you need to get started in DNA . 

From their website:

Advocate for and educate about the use of genetics as a tool for genealogical research while promoting a supportive network for genetic genealogists.



This society is a non-commercial non-profit organization. There are NO dues or fees to join, it is entirely self-supporting by its members. YOU choose what you wish to give. Whether it's your time to give a presentation or host a workshop at your local genealogical society, or create photocopies to promote the society at a convention, it is up to you. You will not be asked to spend your time or contribute in a way you do not wish to. You may never end up participating in that manner, but may just join to learn and network, and that is okay too.

https://isogg.org/

https://isogg.org/#ISOGGWiki









Jamboree!!





Come join us for the Genealogy Jamboree!

We have many genealogy enthusiasts that will be with us.
Emma Jean Smith will be here with DAR news. Emma Jean is our regional registrar for the mid -Columbia area. Linda Colton, who is the new  Lead Family History Consultant for the Family History Centers of the Columbia Gorge will be with us. Linda is a long time member of CGGS  and Linda is a expert in FamilySearch and  has worked with youth projects  throughout the Gorge area.
Sandy Bisset will be giving library tours of the William G. Dick Library at the Discovery Center and will be answering any questions you have about land records. Sandy is also a long time member of CGGS and a volunteer at the library.

Members of the Genealogy Forum of Oregon will be joining us . GFO is a long established organization to preserve and promote Genealogy and family history in Oregon.

The Basalt Cafe will be open for lunch and the don't forget to stop by the
Columbia River Trading Company Store. They have a great selection of books and souvenirs .

The speakers we had scheduled from Champoeg Founders Day have cancelled .
They will reschedule at a later date.








The Dalles - Wasco County Library Discontinues Ancestry and Heritage Quest






Due to budget concerns, The Dalles-Wasco County Public Library has suspended their online Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest programs. 
The library edition was distributed through ProQuest LLC to libraries, K-12 Schools and educational institutions.  
The program was formatted on a grade based learning format. 
Anyone wishing to access Ancestry free of charge is urged to contact your local Family History Center in your area. There are 4 Family History Centers in the Mid-Columbia area.
 Also, FamilySearch online is a free genealogy community offering thousands of records, databases and genealogical data.  It also offers a free genealogy software program in conjunction with the website.

Family History Centers

 1815 East 15th, The Dalles, Or.
104 W. McKinley St, Golderndale , Wa.
1825 May St. , Hood River, Or.
650 N.W. Gropper, Stevenson, Wa.

FamilySearch. Org
https://www.familysearch.org/

In addition, The Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society offers help with your genealogical questions.
If you would like to get started or become a member please call Diane Barkhimer at 1-509-493-3775
 Our meetings and programs are open to the public .