Rogue Valley Genealogical Society
Class: Genealogy 101
Rogue Valley Genealogical Society 3405 S. Pacific Hwy, MedfordGenealogy 101 Class. Mornings in person at the RVGS Library, taught again via ZOOM the same day from 6-7:30 pm. The Genealogy 101 class series, taught by Barbara Northrop, C.G.R., will run for nine consecutive months, on the second Thursday of each month. There will be a different topic each month. The morning class is
CLASS: AI and Genealogy: Trouble Ahead
Rogue Valley Genealogical Society 3405 S. Pacific Hwy, MedfordWhile AI (artificial intelligence) might be the current hot buzz word, the fact is that many genealogy vendors and even genealogists have already been using this technology for years. The AI industry is at a crossroads, and within the next five years, it will permeate almost every aspect of business and society. Learn how AI
German Interest Group
Rogue Valley Genealogical Society 3405 S. Pacific Hwy, MedfordThe German Interest Group meets regularly on fourth Tuesdays. It is a hybrid meeting meeting, in person at the library and online using Zoom. The emphasis will be on tools and tips for finding and researching German ancestors and also for Germans trying to find relatives who emigrated. In some months, the first part of
Class: Genealogy 101
Rogue Valley Genealogical Society 3405 S. Pacific Hwy, MedfordGenealogy 101 Class. Mornings in person at the RVGS Library, taught again via ZOOM the same day from 6-7:30 pm. The Genealogy 101 class series, taught by Barbara Northrop, C.G.R., will run for nine consecutive months, on the second Thursday of each month. There will be a different topic each month. The morning class is
Program: Tabitha Moffat Brown, The Mother of Oregon
Rogue Valley Genealogy Library 3405 S. Pacific Hwy, Medford,ORAfter a brief member meeting, Kathie Ordal and Mary Robsman will tell the fascinating tale of Tabitha Moffat Brown, who made her way from Missouri to Oregon in 1846 at the age of 66. After surviving many hardships she founded the Oregon Orphan's Asylum and School which would eventually grow to become Pacific University. Cost:
Brick Wall Roundtable
Rogue Valley Genealogical Society 3405 S. Pacific Hwy, MedfordBring your stumbling blocks and find answers with others to what is keeping you facing a "brick wall" in your genealogical research. Roundtables are free for everyone. You don't even have to have a "wall" to join us. We welcome everyone, and who knows? You may have a nugget that would help someone else make
Class: Using GOOGLE EARTH to map your ancestors’ journeys
Rogue Valley Genealogy Library 3405 S. Pacific Hwy, Medford,ORThis is the second in a three part series on using Google products for mapping your ancestors' journeys. The first session was about Google Maps and third session will be about Google Earth Pro, the desktop version of Google Earth. Taking the first class is NOT a pre-requisite. In this session, Kim Thurman will introduce
German Interest Group
Rogue Valley Genealogical Society 3405 S. Pacific Hwy, MedfordThe German Interest Group meets regularly on fourth Tuesdays. It is a hybrid meeting meeting, in person at the library and online using Zoom. The emphasis will be on tools and tips for finding and researching German ancestors and also for Germans trying to find relatives who emigrated. In some months, the first part of
Class: Woman’s Committee of the Council of National Defense Registration Cards
Rogue Valley Genealogy Library 3405 S. Pacific Hwy, Medford,ORAfter America entered WWI in 1917, the Council of National Defense ordered the establishment of the Woman’s Council as a domestic defense. The Woman’s Council registered over 4 million women to provide services during the war. The data represent the largest forgotten census of American women ever conducted. Amber Oldenburg will introduce attendees to the
Class: Genealogy 101
Rogue Valley Genealogical Society 3405 S. Pacific Hwy, MedfordGenealogy 101 Class. Mornings in person at the RVGS Library, taught again via ZOOM the same day from 6-7:30 pm. The Genealogy 101 class series, taught by Barbara Northrop, C.G.R., will run for nine consecutive months, on the second Thursday of each month. There will be a different topic each month. The morning class is
Raising the Dead: An Overview of Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy
Rogue Valley Genealogy Library 3405 S. Pacific Hwy, Medford,ORAre you interested in how DNA is being used in criminal investigations and what is next? Then join us on April 15 for Raising the Dead: An Overview of Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy. After a short member meeting, presenter Wendi Babst will give an overview of the process of Forensic Genetic Genealogy (FIGG). She will
Class: Creating Genetic Networks from DNA Matches
Rogue Valley Genealogy Library 3405 S. Pacific Hwy, Medford,ORYou've had your DNA tested and received a list of matches, now what? In order to apply your DNA results to genealogy, you must first understand how a match is related to you. The first step in doing this is to organize your matches into genetic networks, which will show you which branch of your
