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Wednesday, October 16, 2024 A Case Study Using Geographic Information Systems: “Where is Robert Ross Buried?” (Program) 10:00 am to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom Geographic Information Systems (GIS) store, organize, and display geographic data and can be useful for genealogists. In this session, Jason Ross will […]

Monday, October 7, 2024 Navigating the Online Genealogy Database Ancestry (.com) (Program) 7:00 to 8:00 pm The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom Patti Hobbs, Certified Genealogist, will discuss the treasures that Ancestry (.com) holds. Methodologies and search strategies to maximize its use and better understand its limitations will be discussed. […]

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 (Program) 10:00 am to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom Shamele Jordan is well known on the east coast for her Philadelphia-based TV show Genealogy Quick Start and her work managing community historical projects for Visualizing the Past. Shamele is an avid genealogist sparking […]

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Understanding Freedmen's Bureau Records (Program) 10:00 am to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom This session will give an overview of Freedmen's Bureau Records, how to access them, and what types of information may be gathered from them. The Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and […]

Monday, August 5, 2024 Researching American Indian Records: 1896 Applications, Dawes Final Rolls & Guion Miller Roll (Program) 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO, and Zoom These three distinct rolls, taken 1896-1909, are unique and provide significant genealogical information, but can be confusing for researchers of American […]

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Historic Homes and Neighborhoods: How to Research Them (Program) 10:00 to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom Well known in the Springfield area, Richard Crabtree is a historian who specializes in researching the history of houses and neighborhoods. Rich will share his techniqhues that […]

Monday, June 3, 2024 Genealogy Problem Solving, Part 5 (Program) 7:00 pm The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO, and Zoom This program continues the series began in the fall as we work our way through identifying ancestors demonstrating principles and sources universal to solving any genealogical research question. The session will discuss […]

Monday, May 6, 2024 Using Missouri State University's historic collections for family research (Program) 7:00 pm The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO, and Zoomienation Anne Baker is head of Special Collections and Archives, a part of the Missouri State University Libraries. Join us as she describes resources available online and in MSU's […]

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 […]

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 […]