Federal Land Grants: Records that Map Our Ancestors’ Westward Journeys (Program) Feb. 2

Monday, February 2, 2026

Federal Land Grants: Records that Map Our Ancestors’ Westward Journeys (Program)

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom

Federal land grants were central to the nation’s expansion and left behind a rich body of records invaluable to genealogists. This session, presented by Certified Genealogist Patti Hobbs, will provide an overview of the public land system and explain its systematic structure. Attendees will gain practical guidance on locating and interpreting federal land records, with strategies for identifying ancestral properties and placing families within the broader historical movement westward. Patti will be presenting in person.  Attendance Options: In person at The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO or Zoom for OGS members. Members will receive a Zoom link by email or find the link at ozarksgs.org>programs. Members must login for access.