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Genealogy News

Posted on August 24, 2019 by

Member Karen Childs shares a recent announcement of the National Genealogical Society (NGS) and Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) intent to merge and operate as NGS.  “Leaders of both organizations believe this merger will serve the genealogy community by improving … Continue reading →

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More on Cemeteries

Posted on August 5, 2019 by

If you really like going to cemeteries, member Pat Miller shares BillionGraves’ post of “10 Cemeteries to See Before You Die”.  View the tour and find an interesting follow up to the Cemeteries presentation at our last SGS meeting.  For … Continue reading →

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Passing the Gavel

Posted on July 19, 2019 by

Dianne Carlton has officially accepted the gavel as SGS President for the 2019 – 2020 term. Dianne has a strong interest in genealogy and is a welcomed addition to our slate of other officers: Merilee Mulvey, Treasurer and Debby Wright, … Continue reading →

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Download Link to Cemetery Headstone Documents

Posted on July 18, 2019 by

The presentation by Merilee Mulvey and Jacquie Beveridge at the recent SGS meeting provided interesting historical information on cemetery headstones and grave marker symbology.  The link to their reference documents can be viewed and downloaded HERE.  Additional information on Oregon … Continue reading →

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SGS July 17 Meeting

Posted on July 12, 2019 by

This month’s presentation by Jacquie Beveridge and Merilee Mulvey is sure to enlighten us on the history of cemeteries – symbology and evolution of headstones and markers. Such gravesite symbols can provide important clues to your genealogy research. Resources for … Continue reading →

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World Population Day – July 11

Posted on July 10, 2019 by

It takes 9 zeros to express a billion of anything in our numerical system.  According to the Census Bureau, as of tomorrow (July 11th) the world population will reach 7.58 billion.  The Bureau predicts however, the population growth rate will … Continue reading →

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SGS June 19th Meeting

Posted on June 15, 2019 by

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 →

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