Purposes of the Society:
- To encourage the study of family history through mutual support and the exchange of information.
- To accumulate resource materials for the Society library.
- To assist in the preservation and publication of local history.
Web Links of Interest:
Nearby are:
- Benton County Historical Museum A great place to search for Benton County ancestors, and it's right next door.
- Quick Copy Print Shops
- Corvallis/Benton County Library
- LDS Branch Library - Family History Center
- The Valley Library (Formerly Kerr Library), Oregon State University
- Christmas buffet and crafts auction
- Used books and periodicals auction (contributions appreciated!)
- June potluck luncheon
- Field Trips
- Monthly newsletter
Community Service Projects:
- Cemetery books listing the burials in all the cemeteries in Benton County
- Indexing of early Corvallis newspapers - Newspaper Project 1200 Added 4 May 2008, 14,403 Total Entries
- WWI Draft Registrations and Enlistments Published in Newspaper - WWI Draft and Enlistments
- 1910 Benton County Census index
Queries
Queries may be submited for a one-time publication in the monthly society newsletter.Society members may submit up to two queries per year, free of charge.
Non-member queries will be published for a fee of $5.00.
Queries should be limited to 50 words, not including name and address.
Publications will be made on a "space available" basis.
Your name and mailing address must be included to allow those without internet access to contact you.
Your e-mail address may also be included if you wish.
Mail your query to:
Benton County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 1646
Philomath, OR 97370
or
Submit by e-mail with subject="Benton Query for publication" to the
Benton County Coordinator (non-members must mail fee prior to publication)
Research Services
Volunteers are available to do research from books in the BCGS Library,and other Benton County resources, for a donation to the society.
About Research Requests and Fees
Membership:
We extend an invitation to join us if you are interested in genealogy and family history.
Dues are for the calendar year, payable January 1 st of each year.
$12.00 - Individual
$15.00 - Family
For more BCGS information, Contact one of the following:
| President | Bill Gleaves | (541) 929-4087 |
| 1st Vice President | David Kribs | (541) 929-6079 |
| Membership | Leila Crawford | (541) 929-5935 |
If you have questions or comments regarding this page, please contact the
Benton County Coordinator
Page Revised - 4 May 2008
