Grays Harbor Genealogical Society

11/22/2025

We love our local libraries! Read this article about using libraries for genealogical research.

You don't have to travel far to find valuable genealogy resources. You may be able to find some at your local library. Here are some research tips to help.

11/18/2025

Grays Harbor resident expert teaches genealogy to anyone interested

11/18/2025

Congratulations to Carrie Bergquist and the North Beach Genealogical Society for their commitment to helping people find their roots.

Grays Harbor resident expert teaches genealogy to anyone interested

11/18/2025

Congratulations to Carrie Bergquist and the North Beach Genealogical Society for this great article about finding family ties.

Grays Harbor resident expert teaches genealogy to anyone interested

11/17/2025

10/31/2025

A treat (no trick!): This Halloween, MyHeritage is offering free access to over 1.5 billion death, burial, cemetery, and obituary records from October 30 through November 2, 2025.

These records are rich with genealogical details, such as names, places, dates, and family connections, and can open doors to new family history breakthroughs. Since last Halloween, 18 collections in this category have been added or updated, making the chances of finding something new even better.

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09/29/2025

Registration for the 2026 RootsTech Conference opened Wednesday, Sept. 24, FamilySearch announced.

The annual family history conference will take place March 5-7, 2026, both online and in-person in Salt Lake City, with select content available in multiple languages, according to a news release.

Early-bird tickets are $99 for a three-day pass and $69 for a one-day pass. Individuals can also tune in online for free. Register for the in-person conference on the RootsTech website or register for the free online option.

A family history conference. An on-demand learning library. A way to grow closer to the people, places, and stories that matter most. RootsTech is all that and so much more. Join us as we celebrate together the joy of connection.

09/05/2025

If interested in the history of the Wishkah Valley and beyond don’t miss this opportunity. Bob does a wonderful job with all his knowledge.

08/29/2025

In honor of Labor Day, MyHeritage is opening up access to a massive collection of historical records — over 892 million U.S. and Canadian census records — completely free starting tomorrow, August 27–September 2, 2025.

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08/14/2025

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