GFO: Genealogy Special Interest Groups: Overview

Special Interest Groups

Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are created by GFO members with common research interests. Each group determines its own topics and meeting times. Some groups are more formal with presentations at every meeting. Some prefer less structured discussions. The Rogue Valley Genealogical Society (RVGS) has some great SIGS you might also like to attend. SIG meetings sponsored by GFO and RVGS are held online, are open to all, and are free!

All GFO meetings are shown on the GFO Calendar. Registration procedures vary. Click on the individual listings below to learn the best way to stay informed, whether it be through the GFO website or group mailing lists; to obtain registration information; or to obtain presentation handouts when they are available.

African American

Researching African American ancestry
British

England, Wales, Scotland, and Scots-Irish.
DNA Q&A

Have questions? We will try to help you find the answers.
DNA - Advanced

All aspects of Genetic Genealogy.
Family Tree Maker

Learn about Family Tree Maker genealogy software.
French Canada

French Canadian and Acadian ancestry and history.
Genealogy Problem Solvers (GPS)

Helping each other explore.
German

Explore your German-speaking ancestors.
Great Lakes Region

Focus on the Upper Midwest and Great Lake states.
Irish

Explore Irish roots and uniquely Irish records.
Learn & Chat

Discuss genealogy questions and provide support to others.
RootsMagic

Learn about the RootsMagic genealogy database software.
The Q Review

Discuss an article from National Genealogical Society Quarterly.
The Writers' Room

Writing and sharing with a peer group of genealogists.
Virginia Roots and Vines

Virginia history and sound methods for genealogy research.

Policy on Special Interest Groups

To provide its members comprehensive opportunities, the Genealogical Forum of Oregon will encourage Special Interest Groups (SIGs) on any topic related to genealogy. The GFO encourages Forum members to form and participate in such groups. A SIG must be formed and maintained by a member or group of members, but SIG membership may not be limited to Forum members.