In Search of the Carthage Light Guard Program

The Library Center 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO, United States

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 In Search of the Carthage Light Guard (Program) 10:00 to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom for OGS members IN 1918, a company of soldiers from Jasper County, Missouri, took part in one of the bloodiest battles of the “Great War.” Jeff Patrick, editor […]

Genealogy Problem Solving (Program) Nov. 6

OGS Library 534 W. Catalpa, Springfield, MO, United States

Monday, November 6, 2023 Genealogy Problem Solving (Program) 7:00 pm OGS Library, 534 W. Catalpa St.., Springfield, MO and Zoom for OGS members This three-part series will use a genealogy problem identifying a distant ancestor to demonstrate the types of resources and methodologies applicable to any research question. Audience participation is expected. Each session will […]

Genealogy Problem Solving (Program) Nov. 15

The Library Center 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO, United States

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 Genealogy Problem Solving (Program) 10:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom for OGS members This is the second session in a three-part series of using a genealogy problem in identifying a distant ancestor and to demonstrate the types of resources and methodologies applicable to any […]

George Washington Carver National Monument Holiday Open House Dec. 9

George Washington Carver National Monument 5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO, United States

The staff and volunteers of George Washington Carver National Monument invite you to Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 9th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. This annual event is free of charge and is a great opportunity to share some holiday cheer and greetings, and to meet the staff and volunteers. Create ornaments at make-and-take stations throughout […]

Free

A New Strategy for Brick Walls Program Jan. 17

The Library Center 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO, United States

Wednesday, January 17, 2024 A New Strategy for Brick Walls (Program) 10 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO, and Zoom for OGS members Kim Richardson will help us discover how to use simple items like index cards and sticky notes to overcome confusion caused by “too much” information swirling around in […]

Free

Probate Workshop

OGS Library 534 W. Catalpa, Springfield, MO, United States

Saturday, February 17, 2024 Probate Workshop 9 am to 1 pm Instructed by Patti Hobbs, Certified Genealogist Ozarks Genealogical Society Library, 534 W. Catalpa, Springfield, MO Probate records are among the most important for identifying relationships of our ancestors. This workshop will include a lecture, hands-on analysis of a probate file or two, and practice […]

Salt, Schools, Swamps, Military Bounties, and Homesteads: Researching Non-standard Federal Lands (Program)

The Library Center 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO, United States

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Salt, Schools, Swamps, Military Bounties, and Homesteads: Researching Non-standard Federal Lands (Program) 10:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO, and Zoom Prospective land owners purchased most federal land at the land offices on credit or by cash payment. However, there were several other situations by which first […]

Free

Researching at Greene County Archives Also Includes Records for Surrounding Counties (Program)

The Library Center 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO, United States

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Researching at Greene County Archives Also Includes Records for Surrounding Counties (Program) 10:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO, and Zoom The Greene County Archives has a wealth of information, including deeds, probate, court cases, coroner reports and more. Surrounding county books and files are also available […]