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The GFO exists to promote genealogy and to provide genealogical education, to preserve and provide g Many online resources continue online.
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The library has reopened and is now available to on-site patrons. Members can access subscription databases from home like Fold3, American Ancestors, HeritageQuest Online, and HistoryGeo. Volunteers will look up information for you from Newspapers.com, FindMyPast, and any of the books or microfilms in our library. There are many Special Interest Groups that are free to attend - now all online - DN

A, Writers' Room, Family Tree Maker, RootsMagic, African American, British, German, Italian, Virginia, Illinois, and Genealogy Problem Solvers. Our monthly meetings, GenTalks feature a speaker and an interesting research subject, and are also free to attend. The complete schedule can be found on our website www.gfo.org.

04/23/2026

Please join our ADVANCED DNA GROUP: Our next online meeting is Apr 25 from 9a.m. (PT)-noon. Register here: http://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/dna.html
We meet the 3rd Saturday in Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct. Genetic Genealogy is the use of DNA testing to aid traditional genealogical research. It does not replace research but helps prove or disprove its accuracy. Please join us. It’s free and open to the public.

Further Adventures in Genealogical Bioinformatics: What’s Next?
In this sequel to Arun Konanur’s 2024 presentation on genealogical bioinformatics,
Arun will explore how Shared Match Differentiation can be employed in tasks as diverse as proofreading clusters and making sense of endogamy.
If you are not on the mailing list, send a message to dna@gfo.org.
http://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/dna.html

Learn how to make sense of DNA tests for genealogy with the GFO's Beginner and Advanced DNA groups.

04/17/2026

Please join THE WRITERS’ ROOM: Our next online meeting is Sunday, Apr 19 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (PT).
Contact writers@gfo.org 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.

NOTE: The meeting date for the April’s The Writer’s Room SIG has been changed to
April 13th due to the holiday.

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

04/16/2026

Please join our AFRICAN AMERICAN ANCESTRY GROUP: Our next online meeting is Saturday, Apr 18, 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.

04/16/2026

Please join our GENEALOGY PROBLEM SOLVERS GROUP: Our next online meeting is Saturday, April 18 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.

04/13/2026

Please join our IRISH ANCESTRY GROUP: Our next online meeting is Wednesday, April 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (PT) Register for this online SIG meeting at
https://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/irish.html
Although all of the island of Ireland is included, our primary focus is the genealogical research of the Republic of Ireland, also known as the Irish Free State, Éire, Ireland, and Southern Ireland.
Please join us and tell your friends. It’s free and open to the public.

Tree Magazine UK.

Explore your Irish heritage. The GFO's Irish Ancestry Group is here to help you track your roots.

04/13/2026

DNA Q&A: THE BASICS - Our next online meeting is April 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. (PT) Registration information can be found here:
http://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/dna-qa.html

This meeting is for those who are just beginning to use DNA testing for genealogy. Each class begins with a presentation of general information about DNA testing. General questions regarding DNA testing are welcome following the planned discussion.
Lisa McCullough leads this group.

http://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/dna-qa.html

Learn about DNA for genealogy in this regular meeting to take your questions.

04/10/2026

GERMAN ANCESTRY GROUP: Our next online meeting is Saturday, April 11 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
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.

NOTE: Date change due to Easter holiday.
April State of the Month for our sharing research and personal experiences
regarding the most popular states of German immigration is TEXAS. Big state, lots of great resources.
Please Note: This meeting has been moved from the normal first
Saturday of the month to April 11, giving all the opportunity to spend the Easter holiday (and school breaks) with friends and family. Great time to gather more info on your own living relations and share how you have been doing with your own research.
https://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/german.html

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

04/07/2026

Please join our Q REVIEW GROUP: Our next online meeting is Thursday, Apr 9 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.

At our next meeting at 6pm on Thursday, April 9, we will discuss Linda C.
Bolen's article From Misinformation to Revelation: Indirect Evidence Identifies
Parents for Jacob K. Jenks of New Hampshire and Maine, NGSQ 114 (Mar 2026), p.
49-63. Contact qreview@gfo.org for help locating the article.

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.

04/06/2026

Please join our GREAT LAKES REGION ANCESTRY GROUP: Our next online meeting is Wednesday, Apr 8, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (PT). Registration for our online SIG meeting is available at https://gfo.org/learn/special-interest-groups/great-lakes-region.html

The group's 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.

04/04/2026

Please join our ROOTSMAGIC SIG: Our next online meeting is Monday, Apr 6, 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.

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

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

04/04/2026

GERMAN ANCESTRY GROUP: Our next online meeting is Saturday, Apr 11 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

NOTE: Date change due to Easter holiday.
April's "State of the Month" for our sharing research and personal experiences
regarding the most popular states of German immigration is TEXAS. Big state, lots of
great resources.

Please Note: This meeting has been moved from the normal first
Saturday of the month to April 11, giving all the opportunity to spend the Easter
holiday (and school breaks) with friends and family. Great time to gather more info on
your own living relations and share how you have been doing with your own research.

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.

04/03/2026

Please join our PACIFIC NORTHWEST GENEALOGY GROUP: Our next online meeting is Sunday, Apr 5 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.

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2505 SE 11th Avenue, Suite B018 (in Basement)
Portland, OR
97202

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	1pm - 5pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5pm
Friday	9:30am - 5pm
Saturday	12am - 5pm
Sunday	1pm - 5pm

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+15039631932

Website

https://gfo.org/

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We offer the largest genealogy library in the Pacific Northwest. 50,000 Holdings. Access to Ancestry World Edition, Fold3, Newspapers.com., Genealogy Bank, American Ancestors, HistoryGeo, and FindMyPast. Day use costs $7 for non-members. Wireless access for your computer is provided. First Monday of the month is free.

There are many Special Interest Groups that are free to attend - African-American, DNA, Writers' Forum, Family Tree Maker, British, German, Virginia, Great Lakes States, Mexican Ancestry, French Canada, and Genealogical Problem Solvers. Our monthly GenTalks which feature a speaker about family history research are also free to attend. The complete schedule can be found on our website www.gfo.org.

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