Genealogical Forum of Oregon

06/19/2026

Please join THE WRITERS’ ROOM: Our next online meeting is Sunday, June 21 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (PT). Contact [email protected] for questions.
This is a peer group of genealogists, who meet to learn about writing and to share our writing with each other.
Please join us and tell your friends. It’s free and open to the public.
The Writers’ Room special interest group meets online on the 3 rd Sunday of each month from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (PT), January through November.

The GFO's Writer's Room Special Interest Group (SIG) is here to help you hone your genealogical and family history writing skills.

06/18/2026

Join us on Zoom for the GFO Annual Membership Meeting on Sat., June 20 at 2:30 p.m., followed immediately by the monthly GenTalk. Mary Kircher Roddy, CG®, CGG will present "Finding Treasures in NewspaperArchive," showing us how to use this free GFO member resource to discover details about your ancestors.

06/18/2026

Please join our GENEALOGY PROBLEM SOLVERS GROUP: Our next online meeting is Saturday, June 20 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. (PT). Register to attend here:
https://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/genealogy-problem-solvers-gps.html
We will learn to do a reasonably exhaustive search and develop research plans. The focus will shift depending on the needs of the group. Several experienced researchers have volunteered to help. Beginners and intermediate researchers are encouraged to submit problems to work on.
Please join us and tell your friends. It’s free and open to the public.

To attend, register here. Contact Katie Daly with questions.
https://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/genealogy-problem-solvers-gps.html

The GFO's Genealogy Problem Solvers research one of your family tree brick walls and bring back lessons for everyone.

06/09/2026

Please join our Q REVIEW GROUP: Our next online meeting is Thursday, June 11 at 6 p.m. (PT). Go to our GFO SIG web page at https://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/the-q-review.html for meeting registration information.

This is a "book club" of sorts to discuss a different National Genealogical Society Quarterly article each month. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or an experienced genealogist; this group will help you learn about new techniques and resources while enjoying fascinating stories!

To register, visit The Q Review SIG web page at https://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/the-q-review.html

The Q Review is an online NGSQ Discussion Group coming to talk about a different National Genealogical Society Quarterly article each month.

06/08/2026

Please join our GREAT LAKES REGION ANCESTRY GROUP: Our next online meeting is Wednesday, June 10 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (PT). Registration for our online SIG meeting available at https://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/great-lakes-region.html

The groups interests include migration, travel, trade, historical events, and research techniques specific to the area. The group generally meets every other month on the second Wednesday. The facilitation of this group is a joint effort between the
Genealogical Forum of Oregon (GFO) and the Rogue Valley Genealogical Society
(RVGS). Please join us and tell your friends. It’s free and open to the public.

https://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/great-lakes-region.html

The GFO's Great Lake Ancestry Group is here to help you trace your family roots in the upper midwest.

06/05/2026

Please join our PACIFIC NORTHWEST GENEALOGY GROUP: Our next online meeting is Sunday, June 7 from 5:30 p.m. (PT). Register for this online SIG meeting at https://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/pnwsig.html
Facilitated by Kenith Fritsche. The Pacific Northwest (PNW) has a unique history, from hosting the most culturally diverse indigenous populations in the United States, to supporting the arrival of tens of thousands of Oregon Trail settlers, and cultivating the boom years of the Silicon Forest. The PNW region is a special collection of ethnicities, people, and culture that deserves to be studied and learned about.
Please join us by Zoom on the first Sunday of every month to discuss genealogy focused research topics, ideas, and project opportunities pertaining to the region.

https://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/pnwsig.html

A GFO Special Interest Group (SIG) on the Pacific Northwest (PNW) area of the United States, its genealogical history, diverse population, and cultures.

06/04/2026

GERMAN ANCESTRY GROUP: Our next online meeting is Saturday, June 6 from
1 to 3 p.m. (PT). Registration for this online SIG meeting is available at
https://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/german.html

This month's review is of OREGON. Research info will be shared regarding the state's history and timelines of Birth, Marriage and Death records, census, early land acquisitions, and online resources, including those in the state itself. After the presentation, we will have open discussions on whatever genealogy-related topics you may have, especially those that may lead to breaking down your brick walls!

It is intended to be a source of information and inspiration for anyone with German- speaking ancestors. Please join us and tell your friends. It’s free and open to the public.

https://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/german.html

The GFO's German Ancestry Group is here to help you find your family roots.

06/01/2026

Please join our LEARN &CHAT GROUP: Our next online meeting is Wednesday, June 3 from 10a.m. to Noon. (PT). Register for this online SIG meeting at
https://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/learn-chat.html
Moderator Sandy Alto describes “Learn and Chat” as a “genealogy support group”.
Please bring tales of your latest genealogy adventures and frustrations and a wish list of subjects to build our calendar. Attendees are of all experience levels.
Please join us and tell your friends. It’s free and open to the public.

https://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/learn-chat.html

Have general genealogy questions? The GFO's Learn & Chat group is a great place to start.