History
He’s Not My Grandfather (Program)
The Library Center 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO, United StatesMonday, December 2, 2024 He's Not My Grandfather (Program) 7:00 to 8:00 pm The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom OGS member Bob Shewmake will tell the tale of researching his great grandfather John Hill born in 1869 Butler County, Missouri. But DNA was to unravel all his research pointing to […]
OGS Programs – Year-in-Review: What did we learn? – Annual Christmas Party (Program)
The Library Center 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO, United StatesWednesday, December 18, 2024 OGS Programs – Year-in-Review: What did we learn? - Annual Christmas Party (Program) 10:00 am to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom OGS members share their discoveries by using methodologies or resources discussed in the year's programs or conference. Bring goodies to share for […]
The Ins and Outs of Researching at FamilySearch, Part I (Program) Jan. 6
The Library Center 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO, United StatesMonday, January 6, 2025 The Ins and Outs of Researching at FamilySearch, Part I (Program) 7:00 to 8:00 pm The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom Patti Hobbs, CG, CGG, will give an overview of the FamilySearch site explaining its different components including lesser-known areas and its fabulous collection of indexed […]
The Emerson History & Genealogy Center (Program) Jan. 15
The Library Center 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO, United StatesWednesday, January 15, 2025 The Emerson History & Genealogy Center (Program) 10:00 am to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom Learn about the new Emerson History & Genealogy Center at the St. Louis County Library. The new center offers access to helpful staff services, genealogy databases, and a […]
Periodicals and PERSI (Program) Feb. 3
The Library Center 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO, United StatesMonday, February 3, 2025 Periodicals and PERSI (Program) 7:00 to 8:00 pm The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom Many genealogical and historical societies produce periodicals. The Periodical Source Index (PERSI), produced by the Allen County (Indiana) Public Library's Genealogy Center, is the world's largest subject index for these publications. Learn […]
The Ins and Outs of Researching at FamilySearch, Part 2 (Program) Feb. 19
The Library Center 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO, United StatesWednesday, February 19, 2025 The Ins and Outs of Researching at FamilySearch, Part 2 (Program) 10:00 am to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom This second part of learning how to research at the website FamilySearch will focus on the rich treasure trove of unindexed records and how […]
Photo Metadata 101: Telling the Stories of Your Photos Like a Pro March 3
The Library Center 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO, United StatesMonday, March 3, 2025 Photo Metadata 101: Telling the Stories of Your Photos Like a Pro (Program) 7:00 to 8:00 pm The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom Do you feel the burden of saving, organizing, and preserving your family's digital photos and need strategies for how to organize them? Do […]
Finding Your Ancestors at the Missouri Historical Society Library & Research Center March 19
The Library Center 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO, United StatesWednesday, March 19, 2025 Finding Your Ancestors at the Missouri Historical Society Library & Research Center (Program) 10:00 am to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom The Missouri Historical Society Library & Research Center in St. Louis holds a wealth of resources that tell the stories of our […]
Webb City Historical Society Annual Meeting April 5
Webb City Public Library 101 South Liberty Street, Webb City, MO, United StatesThere will be a Membership Meeting at 1 pm this Saturday, April 5 in the Nichols Room of the Webb City Public Library, 101 South Liberty Street. We’ll be electing 3 general board members, hearing about society finances, & collecting ideas for society projects. The Webb City Historical Society is committed to preserving, sharing and […]
Untangling Family Folklore—from Orphan Train Rider to Truth through DNA and Documentary Records (Program)
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 2214 S. Brentwood Blvd., Springfield, MO, United StatesMonday, April 7, 2025 Untangling Family Folklore—from Orphan Train Rider to Truth through DNA and Documentary Records (Program) 7:00 to 8:00 pm Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 S. Brentwood Blvd., Springfield, MO and Zoom The origins of OGS member Barbara White’s grandmother were steeped with mystery. She was alleged to be an orphan train rider […]
Civil War Round Table of the Ozarks Monthly Meeting April 9
The Library Center 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO, United StatesThe monthly meeting of the Civil War Round Table of the Ozarks will be held at the Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway, Springfield, Missouri in the Santa Fe Room at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Jon Jones will present "The Civil War Raid on Olathe, Kansas". Meetings are always free and open to […]
Ancestry DNA: Evaluating, Managing, and Analyzing DNA Matches (Program)
Boulevard Baptist Church 1030 S. Eastgate, Springfield, MO, United StatesWednesday, April 16, 2025 Ancestry DNA: Evaluating, Managing, and Analyzing DNA Matches (Program) 10:00 am to 11:00 am Boulevard Baptist Church, 1030 S. Eastgate, Springfield, MO and Zoom Taught by Patti Hobbs, Certified Genealogist and Certified Genetic Genealogist, this program will showcase the largest DNA testing company for genealogists. Learn to evaluate your matches and […]
