Category Archives: General

Siuslaw Genealogy Society – Researching Females

Posted on May 16, 2023 by siuslawgenealogy

CLUES FOR FINDING FEMALES A family search for females can be more challenging of a task than one can expect. You may have run into this problem a time or two during your research. This month’s Genealogy Society presentation will … Continue reading →

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SGS Meeting 7/21

Posted on July 20, 2022 by siuslawgenealogy

1950 Census This month’s meeting presentation will be a webinar entitled “Discover the 1950 US. Federal Census” featuring Lindsay Fulton, Vice President of Library and Research Services of American Ancestors/NEHGS. She is a professional genealogist and will discuss what information … Continue reading →

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A Box of Ashes Becomes a Cold Case

Posted on February 16, 2022 by siuslawgenealogy

While the death of a son brings heartbreak to a mother, the theft of his ashes makes for a heart twice-broken. Thankfully, this story doesn’t end there, but it took years before its conclusion came to light. “My husband Harry … Continue reading →

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Cold Case Resolved Through DNA; Forgotten Cemetery

Posted on October 26, 2021 by siuslawgenealogy

At last week’s SGS meeting, Ray Plummery provided us with a “walk through” of his work with the John and Jane Doe DNA project and showed us how DNA is being utilized in resolving missing persons cases. Jacquie Beveridge shares … Continue reading →

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SGS Meeting Thursday, 10/21 at 3 PM

Posted on October 16, 2021 by siuslawgenealogy

Ray Plumery, retired Federal Law Enforcement Special Agent, will be this month’s featured speaker. He’ll discuss his involvement with the DNA Doe project, which utilizes genetic genealogy to identify John and Jane Does.  During the presentation we’ll be guided through the … Continue reading →

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Viewing Family Names for First Time

Posted on October 10, 2021 by siuslawgenealogy

SGS member Mary Gill’s interest in family research has spanned more than 40 years.  She recalls the ‘early years’ when she and her husband spent evenings after a dinner out, with a stop at the Morman Church library or genealogy … Continue reading →

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A Discarded Box Becomes a Rescued Treasure

Posted on September 20, 2021 by siuslawgenealogy

Discarded with the day’s trash and placed at the curb was a wooden box containing old photographs and letters. By chance, passer-by and Pioneer Museum volunteer Annie Schmidt recognized the items might perhaps be of special value to someone, and … Continue reading →

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