Category Archives: Announcement

June 19, 2019 7:00 p.m. Siuslaw Genealogy Room (in the library) The evening’s program will be a presentation by Meta Ann Steele, DAR entitled ‘Walking in Their Footsteps’. ““Each family I will talk about tells a unique story, i.e., Missouri … Continue reading →

This month’s SGS meeting features  Meta Ann Steele of the Coos Bay DAR with a presentation entitled “Walking in Their Footsteps in Missouri, Illinois and Kentucky”.  She will speak about visiting ancestor’s graves to honor them and help their stories … Continue reading →

It is with sadness that we report the recent passing of SGS member Jo Ann Garlington. Jo Ann was an avid family researcher, served in the military and was stationed in Japan for several years before returning to the United … Continue reading →

Fold3.com Member Pat Miller shares a tip that Fold3.com is allowing free access to browse military records this Memorial Day weekend.  Access is free until Tuesday. Homestead Act A recent article from the Legal Genealogist site acknowledges the 157th birthday … Continue reading →

Former Vice President and long time SGS member Jim Barrett passed away March 5, 2019.  In his youth, Jim contracted tuberculosis and spent a number of years at a California sanitarium until he successfully overcame the infection while part of … Continue reading →

The March 20th Sisuslaw Genealogical Society meeting will include two webinars for the evening program: Ancestry DNA: How It Can Help with Genealogy Brick Walls; and “10 Top Tips for How to Bust Through Your Genealogy Brick Wall. March 20 at … Continue reading →