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The Siuslaw Genealogical Society of Florence, Oregon is a member supported, non profit organization. Researching genealogy and family history is our passion.

German Immigration in Oregon and Stories of Acceptance

Posted on July 27, 2018

With our upcoming German themed picnic in mind, member Sherri Spencer came across the following articles of interest: MIGRATION TO THE COLUMBIA BASIN 6.9 million immigrants came from Germany between 1820 and 1970 . . . “15% of total immigration … Continue reading →

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Siblings – Same DNA or Not?

Posted on July 18, 2018

Mike Allen shares a link to the Genealogy Explained website with a post on “Why siblings can have the same ancestors, but different ethnicity estimates”.  The article looks at DNA inheritance and “how DNA is passed down from parents to … Continue reading →

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SGS Monthly Meeting July 18th

Posted on July 15, 2018

This month’s meeting will feature Genealogy Shorts – presentations on German ancestry and research, with SGS members Liane Askew, Mike Allen and Kevin Mittge. July 18 at 7:00 p.m. Siuslaw Library Bromley Room The public is invited! A member business … Continue reading →

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Translation Tools and German Research Webinars

Posted on July 14, 2018

SGS library researcher Debby Wright shares a link to The Abundant Genealogy site, which provides a free download of a guide on Tools for Translating and Transcribing Genealogy Documents by Thomas MacEntee. To view a PDF of the guide, click HERE.  Read … Continue reading →

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DNA Stories

Posted on July 3, 2018

Mike Allen shares a heartfelt DNA success story of a woman reunited with her mother 80 years after being told her mother died while giving birth to her.  Read the full story HERE. This story, from Dick Eastman’s Online Genealogy Newsletter … Continue reading →

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Reuniting Migrant Families at the Border

Posted on June 26, 2018

Mike Allen shares an article of DNA testing companies offering to assist in reuniting migrant parents and their children separated at the borders through DNA testing.  Read more HERE. ________________ SUMMER PICNIC August 15th, 4PM Details HERE Send us your … Continue reading →

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Tools for German Research

Posted on June 21, 2018

There were two handouts distributed at this month’s Siuslaw Genealogical Society meeting presentation on Hansen’s Map Guide to German Parish Registers.  These guides are invaluable tools for finding Lutheran or Catholic parish records and are particularly useful since the Siuslaw … Continue reading →

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