You're Not Done Yet!





Given the time we have had during this pandemic crisis and the additional opportunity of ancestral and  historical sites being opened up to the general public without subscription, there is an astounding amount of undiscovered information out there to be found.  

Ancestry, National Archives (NARA), MyHeritage and other big databases have opened up their sites to the general public without pay for research purposes. 





Archives.org has uploaded new books and documents, some from the new copyright guidelines
( before 1924) and some from otherwise closed areas that were not public accessible. 
 Also JStor and Artstor has open and free content as well content available for researchers as well. 


Checkout GenealogyBargins.com  for the latest free online library access links and information from local and national libraries. 

GFO (Genealogical Forum Of Oregon is now meeting online with their special genealogy interest groups. Check for times and schedule:

Ancestry is also offering free at-home education for students and parents, offering class guides and instructions :


(good resource for adults as well)


The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society has free upcoming webinars and providing access to numerous collections, including enhanced access to the complete archive of The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record.

NYGBS  

The Digital Public Library of America ( DPLA) 

The new web catalog allows anyone to browse and directly download any of the more than 6,300 ebook titles available on DPLA’s Open Bookshelf. Choose from classic novels, children’s books, textbooks and non-English titles, all for free, with no login or library card needed.
37 Million  videos, texts, images and sounds are available at their website. 

In the past month, hundreds of genealogy videos have been added to YouTube. 
Genealogy superstars like Lisa Louise Cook and  Lisa Lisson, Ancestral Findings, Allen County Public Library, Boundless Genealogy and Genealogy TV have new and exciting how to videos recently uploaded. 


(make sure and filter button "past month" for the newest uploads)



Update on Meetings and Programs






The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center is closed till further notice. 
The Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society conducts its meetings and programs there  so we 
have suspended meetings and programs till further notice also. 
Stay Safe and healthy!

March Meeting Cancelled







Due to the current international health crisis , CGGS has opted to cancel our March meeting. 
Thank you for patience and support.

February Meeting and Program








(Individual Research Assistance)


In January we began a 2 month project of collaboration for all members to solve dead end and brick wall research  problems of our members. This month we will review what we found and discuss ways and resources we used to help solve those mysteries. 
Members are encouraged to bring their laptops and data. 
Collaborating with one another is a important part of a society and  not only solves genealogy problems but brings people together and stabilizes our organization. 

The meeting and program for February 8, 2020 will begin in the downstairs classroom at 10:30am.

The Rooted Cafe will be open for beverages and lunch. 




Original Wasco County Courthouse Forum Schedule for 2020










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