Genealogical Forum of Oregon

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.

05/30/2026

Please join our ROOTSMAGIC SIG: Our next online meeting is Monday, June 1 at
10 a.m. (PT). Go to our GFO SIG web page at https://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/rootsmagic.html for meeting registration information.
A special forum for users of the RootsMagic genealogy software. Our goal is to learn and help others through live demonstrations and discussions about how the software can be utilized to support individual research. Our meetings are recorded and can be viewed by GFO members.

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

A GFO Special Interest Group (SIG) on the RootsMagic genealogy database desktop software program.

05/24/2026

GFO has tons of surplus genealogical and historical books for sale! You can find our lists of for-sale books at

GFO-Shop with Us

05/22/2026

Please join our FAMILY TREE MAKER GROUP: Our next online meeting is Sunday, May 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. (PT) Register in advance for this free meeting here:
https://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/family-tree-maker.html

Whether you are considering a move to Family Tree Maker, just starting to use it, or have been using it for years, you will find value in this special interest group.
Please join us and tell your friends. It’s free and open to the public.

https://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/family-tree-maker.html

Family Tree Maker software users can learn tips and tricks with the GFO's FTM group.

05/15/2026

Please join THE WRITERS’ ROOM: Our next online meeting is Sunday, May 17, 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 3rd 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.

05/14/2026

Please join our AFRICAN AMERICAN ANCESTRY GROUP: Our next online meeting is Saturday, May 16 at Noon (PT). Register here: https://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/african-american.html
If you know of any other people interested in African American genealogy, tell them about the group. They don't have to be a GFO member to participate. Please join us.
It’s free and open to the public.
No meetings in June ever.

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

Explore African American ancestry in our regular GFO African American Special Interest Group meetings.

05/07/2026

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05/04/2026

Please join our LEARN & CHAT GROUP: Our next online meeting is Wednesday, May 6 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.