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About siuslawgenealogy

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

SGS Holiday Party Reminder

Posted on November 22, 2018

VALUABLE ONLINE RESOURCE Merilee Mulvey shares an Eastman’s Online Genealogy Newsletter article about a free website using facial recognition technology to cross-reference civil war photographs with a database to identify unknown subjects. Upload your photos to identify and contribute to … Continue reading →

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SGS November 14th Meeting

Posted on November 10, 2018

This month’s SGS meeting is scheduled for this week Wednesday, November 14th.  Kevin Mittge will provide useful tips on DNA match results he learned while attending a recent workshop.  He will be focusing on understanding, sorting and using matches.  Members … Continue reading →

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Genealogy in the News; SGS Holiday Titanic Themed Party

Posted on October 26, 2018

Genetic Genealogy Solving Crimes On last Sunday’s television program, 60 Minutes featured a segment on how DNA results are being used to solve crimes.  The segment featured professional genealogist Cece Moore.  If you missed it or want to view it … Continue reading →

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Of Genealogy Interest

Posted on October 21, 2018

SGS secretary Debby Wright shares a link to an 1880 agricultural census from Perry County, Missouri. Previously only available in hard copy, the Missouri Historical Society and the Missouri State Archives worked together to digitize the records.  The names of 633 … Continue reading →

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Brick Wall Resources

Posted on October 18, 2018

The Brick Walls Q & A video by Crista Cowan was well received by those in attendance at last night’s SGS meeting.  To view that video again (or for those who missed it), click HERE.  Crista Cowan, The Barefoot Genealogist … Continue reading →

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SGS October 17th Meeting

Posted on October 14, 2018

October 17th Meeting The evening’s presentation will be the video, Brick Walls Q & A by Crista Cowan, the Barefoot Genealogist.  In addition, the “Brick Wall” depository created by Sherri Spencer will be introduced, followed by a discussion on brick wall research … Continue reading →

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SGS News and Links

Posted on October 7, 2018

For those who missed the last SGS meeting or those interested in reviewing the webinar on ‘Tips for Breaking Down Brick walls Before 1837’, the video is available on YouTube HERE. Else Churchill of the Society of Genealogists ‘shows how … Continue reading →

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