Volunteers Always Welcome
There are always tasks available for new volunteers to work with the projects described on this page. Most volunteers only spend a couple of hours a week on a project. If you have an interest in any of these projects, please contact the LGS Vice-President. You do not need to be a member of the Linn Genealogical Society to volunteer.
Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) testing can be confusing! Because of that I want to share what I have learned about DNA testing. First though it is important to understand just what is DNA. DNA Structure and Function Deoxyribonucleic acid is the … Continue reading →
The British Empire at its peak spanned the entire globe with its various colonies, dominions, mandates protectorates and the territories. The British Empire was a superpower for over a century and nearly a half a billion people were under the … Continue reading →
Genealogy is a collaborative project. Yes, you can sift through family records and websites to gather information. But, in order to compile a comprehensive history of your family, you need to involve your other family members. Who else but the … Continue reading →
Evaluating Bible Records There are some points to consider when evaluating bible records. For instance, does the handwriting seem uniform and was the same pen/ink used for all the entries. If this is the case, the entries may have all … Continue reading →
Family bibles are like a present to genealogists. In the past most families had a bible that provided divine guidance and also served as a record of life memories and events. This was of particular importance pre-1900 as most states … Continue reading →
I was running around town yesterday and dropped into the Albany Antique Mall where I found four 1800’s photos taken at two different photography studios in Albany, the James B. Crawford and Greenwood studios. I tried to find out more … Continue reading →
History is important. We learn about history in school, but school does not teach us about knowing our own personal history. How exciting would those history classes have been if we knew our ancestors role in building our country, say … Continue reading →
I was researching in the State Archives when I came across a 1895 census with a Malo family. As a Malo family researcher I was a bit astonished to find a Malo family in Oregon. Most Malos that immigrated to America … Continue reading →