Category Archives: Announcement

DNA Quest – MyHeritage Project for Adoptees

Posted on April 23, 2018 by

MyHeritage is providing DNA kits to help eligible adoptees reunite with their birth families.  If you are an adoptee and unable to afford genetic testing, click HERE to apply and see if you qualify.  Hurry, deadline is April 30, 2018.

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DNA Test Kit Savings

Posted on April 22, 2018 by

In celebration of National DNA day (April 25th), special reduced pricing on DNA test kits are being offered by Ancestry DNA, Family Tree DNA (All of its tests), MyHeritageDNA, 23andMe and LivingDNA.  Ending date on this offer varies by company. … Continue reading →

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April 18th SGS Meeting

Posted on April 16, 2018 by

The April meeting will feature an open discussion of the recent DNA seminar.  This will provide an ideal opportunity to share what we learned,  ask questions, and discuss possible future speakers or events.   April 18, 2018 Siuslaw Public Library … Continue reading →

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Genealogy News

Posted on March 25, 2018 by

Member Merilee Mulvey shares a link to look up Meritorious Service Medal recipients from WWI in England.  Read the article from Dick Eastman’s blog post HERE. As a follow up to the discussion at our last SGS meeting on biological … Continue reading →

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Capturing Life Stories

Posted on March 16, 2018 by

The March 21st SGS meeting presentation features Jacquie Beveridge, Pat Rongey and Debby Wright.  They will be demonstrating Apps and Videos for recording your family history. Some things have to be seen to be believed!  Before it’s too late… YOU … Continue reading →

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Genealogy News

Posted on March 12, 2018 by

REGISTER NOW New Projects from MyHeritage Member Pat Rongey shares a link to a new project from MyHeritage – helping adoptees connect with their birth families.  Free DNA kits to eligible participants!  Apply  HERE. Also from MyHeritage – a new … Continue reading →

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SGS Feb 21st Meeting

Posted on February 18, 2018 by

PROGRAM – February 21, 2018; 7:00 p.m.; Bromley Room “City and Rural Directories: More than Just Names” is a webinar from the New England Historic Genealogical Society with Rhonda McClure. “City and rural directories can be incredibly useful resources for genealogists. … Continue reading →

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