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Wednesday, October 20
How DNA Clusters Can Help Your Genealogical Research (Program)
10:00 am to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO, Zoom and Facebook
In recent years clustering DNA matches has become very popular. Patsy Barry Coleman, PhD, will describe what clustering is and why it can be helpful to your analysis. Next the various elements of the cluster will be explained, as well as the various types of cluster analyses and their uses. Finally examples of using clusters and their applications to research will be examined.
Members will receive a Zoom link. Others can watch on our Facebook page: https://facebook.com/ozarksgs. Facebook account is not required. No registration is required. |
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Monday, November 1
Preserving Your Ancestor’s Textiles and Handmade Treasures (Program)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO, Zoom and Facebook
Learn from Melissa Barker, Houston County, Tennessee, archivist, the best practices for preserving your ancestor’s textiles and handmade items. Everything from Grandma's quilt, that old christening gown, your dad's letterman jacket, and military uniforms. These textiles and handmade items need special care and consideration when it comes to preservation and storage.
Members will receive a Zoom link. Others can watch on our Facebook page: https://facebook.com/ozarksgs. Facebook account is not required. No registration is required. |
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Wednesday, November 17
What is available on the internet that you may not have known about (Program)
10:00 am to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO, Zoom and Facebook
In this presentation, Patti Hobbs, Certified Genealogist®, will show a cornucopia of genealogy websites that will enrich your genealogical research.
This program will also include a short annual business meeting to approve the budget and vote for 2022 officers.
Members will receive a Zoom link. Others can watch on our Facebook page: https://facebook.com/ozarksgs. Facebook account is not required. No registration is required.
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Monday, December 6
No program scheduled. The Library Center will be closed for their Annual Staff Development day (Program)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Wednesday, December 15
Tracking Territorial Families through Missouri Repositories (Program)
10:00 am to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO, and Zoom
By Patti Hobbs, Certified Genealogist®
2021, the bicentennial of Missouri’s statehood, is coming to a close. This presentation is the story of three families who came to Missouri during its territorial days as told through their records. These records highlight the rich resources of our Missouri repositories.
This meeting will also include the installation of the officers for 2022.
This presentation will not be available on Facebook. Attend either in person at the Library Center or via the Zoom link sent to members.
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Monday, January 3, 2022
Don't Lose Your Data! (Program)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO, Zoom and Facebook
OGS member John Carter will get you on the right track as we start a new year by discussing methods to back up our data, both locally and "in the cloud." He will also discuss how to sync files between more than one computer.
Attendance options
in person at The Library Center.
Members will receive a Zoom link.
Others can watch on our Facebook page: https://facebook.com/ozarksgs. Facebook account is not required. No registration is required.
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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Before 1850: Early American Research (Program)
10:00 am to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO, Zoom and Facebook
Presented by the assistant manager of the History & Genealogy Department at St. Louis County Library Jacob Eubanks
The 1850 US Federal Census was the first census to document everyone living within a household. Learn techniques for resolving who your ancestors were before the 1850 census.
Attendance options
in person at The Library Center.
Members will receive a Zoom link.
Others can watch on our Facebook page: https://facebook.com/ozarksgs. Facebook account is not required. No registration is required.
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Monday, February 7, 2022
Unearthing Cemetery Records (Program)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO, and Zoom
Join OGS member Taylor Baldwin as she discusses the various records available for cemeteries and the meanings of many common inscriptions and symbols.
Attendance options
in person at The Library Center.
Members will receive a Zoom link.
Others can watch on our Facebook page: https://facebook.com/ozarksgs. Facebook account is not required. No registration is required.
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Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Patriot Paths: Tracking Tennessee’s Revolutionary War Veterans (Program)
10:00 am to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO, Zoom and Facebook
Tennessee State Librarian and Archivist Charles A. Sherrill
Based on a GIS mapping project of the migration patterns of 2,500 Revolutionary War veterans, this lecture will show migration trends and paths to and through Tennessee in the period when it served as the nation's crossroads. Participants will learn about the settlement of Tennessee, the land grants North Carolina provided to its soldiers, and view several case studies to show how the Patriot Paths information can be used to find new clues about Revolutionary War veterans and their families.
Attendance options
in person at The Library Center.
Members will receive a Zoom link.
Others can watch on our Facebook page: https://facebook.com/ozarksgs. Facebook account is not required. No registration is required.
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