Saturday, 21 March 2026 Meeting, 10 AM CDT via ZOOM

Christine Cohen presentation topic – “IMMIGRATION – PORTS OF ENTRY”

About 47 million people immigrated to the US between 1607 and 1990 and about 70% entered through the Port of New York. However, you need to consider a broader search in all ports, such as Boston, New Orleans, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Providence. Also, an entry through Canada and Mexico, should be researched. We will review the websites and resources to locate clues to these entry ports such as State Censuses, Voter Registrations, WWI Draft registrations, and Passport Applications.

Christine’s interest in genealogy began in 1977 with the airing of the TV mini-series “Roots”. Her enthusiasm was piqued when she was given a typed pedigree chart, commissioned by her maternal grandfather, of their Dutch heritage from the New Netherlands in the 1650’s. Christine is a native Californian, and a graduate of UCLA in Political Science. She has moved to Oregon for retirement and pursues her genealogy journey full-time. Christine is a long-time member of the Whittier Area Genealogical Society (WAGS) and currently is the Program Director. She is a member of the Tualatin Chapter of the DAR, the Society of Daughters of Holland Dames, APG and the Society Delegate for NGS.

Join us on Saturday, 21 March 2026 - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82394020687?    

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UPCOMING PROGRAMS

16 May - Vicki Ruthe Hahn - "Using Photography in Genealogy"

18 July -

19 September - Debra Dudek - "Billion Graves - Beyond the Basics"

21 November - Maureen Brady - "America 250 - The Loyalists"

In person at the Richmond Community Church, 5714 Broadway, Richmond, IL 60071; and virtually via ZOOM.  The presentation will begin at 10 AM, with a short business meeting after the presentation.

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