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Wednesday, October 16
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 illustrate how to leverage the power of GIS to conceptualize genealogy data that contain geographic characteristics (i.e., deeds, land grants, cemetery locations, etc.) to help answer research questions.
Attendance Options: In person at The Library Center or by or by Zoom. Members will receive a Zoom link by email or find the link at ozarksgs.org > programs. Members must login for access. |
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Monday, November 4
Researching Your War of 1812 Ancestor (Program)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom
Researching a War of 1812 Ancestor can involve a set of interesting records. Nationally renowned presenter Craig Scott, Certified Genealogist®, will instruct attendees how to examine types of service, compiled military service records, pension applications, settled accounts, and where other records can be found.
Attendance Options: In person at The Library Center or by Zoom. Members will receive a Zoom link by email or find the link at ozarksgs.org > programs. Members must login for access. |
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Wednesday, November 20
OGS Annual Business Meeting and Memorial Service (Program)
10:00 am to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom
Attendance Options: In person at The Library Center or by Zoom. Members will receive a Zoom link by email or find the link at ozarksgs.org > programs. Members must login for access. |
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Monday, December 2
He’s Not My Grandfather (Program)
7:00 pm 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 a second John Hill living in the same location.
Attendance Options: In person at The Library Center or by Zoom. Members will receive a Zoom link by email or find the link at ozarksgs.org > programs. Members must login for access. |
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Wednesday, December 18
OGS Programs - Year-in-Review: What did we learn? - Annual Christmas Party (Program)
10:00 am to 11:00 pm 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 our annual Christmas party.
Attendance Options: In person at The Library Center or by Zoom. Members will receive a Zoom link by email or find the link at ozarksgs.org > programs. Members must login for access.
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Monday, January 6, 2025
The Ins and Outs of Researching at FamilySearch, Part 1 (Program)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom
Patti Hobbs, CG®, CGGSM, will give an overview of the FamilySearch site explaining its different components including lesser-known areas and its fabulous collection of indexed records. |
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Wednesday, 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 new memory lab. It also houses over 100,000 print items, including many unique resources. Presented by Brent Trout, Emerson History & Genealogy Center manager.
Attendance Options: In person at The Library Center or by or by Zoom. Members will receive a Zoom link by email or find the link at ozarksgs.org > programs. Members must login for access. |
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Monday, February 3, 2025
Periodicals and PERSI (Program)
7:00 pm 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 Public Library's Genealogy Center, is the world's largest subject index for these publications. Learn about periodicals and how to use the index to uncover articles about your ancestors. Presented by Robin McDonough of the Emerson History & Genealogy Center.
Attendance Options: In person at The Library Center or by Zoom. Members will receive a Zoom link by email or find the link at ozarksgs.org > programs. Members must login for access. |
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Wednesday, 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 to search in them. Patti Hobbs, CG®, CGGSM will present.
Attendance Options: In person at The Library Center or by Zoom. Members will receive a Zoom link by email or find the link at ozarksgs.org > programs. Members must login for access.
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