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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wednesday, Sepbember 20, 2023 Missouri State Archives Newest Database (Program) 10:00 to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom for OGS members The new County and Municipal Records Database provides online access to thousands of local resources, including deed, court, tax, and marriage books. Learn what records are included, […]
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Does that Even Make Sense? (Program) 10:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO, and Zoom for members Online trees: a genealogist's friend or foe? Learn tools for evaluating whether the information in online trees should be added to your own work. Daniel Lilienkamp will present via Zoom. […]
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 OGS Memorial Service (Program) 10:00 am to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO, and Zoom for members Honoring our OGS families with a memorial service. Attendance Options: In person at The Library Center
