Skip to main content
GFO Research Library


Operating Hours:

Sun: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mon: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tue: 9:30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Wed: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Most classes and meetings are online.

Additional information on weather closures

GFO
2505 S.E. 11th Ave., Ste B018
Portland, OR 97202

Resources

Research Services

Research and Lookup Services

The Forum has a small volunteer staff who will search or copy GFO resources for up to one hour.  The fee is $15 per half hour, ($15 minimum) and includes up to 15 emailed digital images or 5 printed and postal-mailed images.

One inquiry per request, please.

For instance: search for the death date of my ancestor in [what place]; or copy the city directory listings of my ancestor; or search the Multnomah County Marriage Index for my ancestor. 

Records available include any resource you identify in our online catalog here.

Some examples include:

  • Portland City Directories, 1887 to 1985.
  • Multnomah County Marriage Indexes (May 1875–1978). Marriages between 1920 and 1978 are not in our online index.
  • Early Settlers File. Family group sheets submitted by members of early Oregon pioneer families. "Early" is considered to be before 1900.
  • Obituary files.
  • Vertical files.
  • Microfilm and microfiche.

If you would like more information about our research services please click here.

Order a research request here, or mail it with payment to:

GFO - Research
2505 S.E. 11th Ave., Suite B018
Portland, OR 97202-1093

A private researcher can be hired to do more extensive research.

 

The Impact We've Made

  • People Helped

    1,000

  • FY 2024-25 Volunteer Hours

    9,989

  • FY 2024-25 Dollars Raised

    $35,853

  • New Home Funds Raised to Date

    $286,825

  • Enrolled Members

    990

  • FY 2024-25 Files Downloaded

    3,489

  • FY 2024-25 Web Pages Viewed

    135,612

  • April

    As I think about all the people I've met, and from whom I've learned, it really is a big plus to be an active member at GFO.

  • Eileen

    Thank you for all you do to preserve history, you make a difference.

Genealogical Forum of Oregon
GFO Research Library


Operating Hours:

Sun: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mon: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tue: 9:30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Wed: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Most classes and meetings are online.

Additional information on weather closures

GFO
2505 S.E. 11th Ave., Ste B018
Portland, OR 97202
MENU CLOSE