Program: Grand Army Of The Republic

When
16 Apr 2026
1:00 PM
Location
Attend via Zoom or in person at the NVGS Library: 1701 Menlo Ave, Napa

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Grand Army Of The Republic:
Researching Union Civil War Veterans

Presented by Christine Cohen

Do you have a Union Civil War Veteran? Did you know that in 1890 there were over 400,000 Veterans who belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.)?

This organization existed from 1866 to 1956. It generated records noting Civil War service, birth, marriage, death, residences, occupations, detailed biographies and even photographs. You'll learn where and how to find these hidden gems.

Members: FREE! (no need to register)
Non-members: $5 — Please register to pay

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.