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Wednesday, March 19
Finding Your Ancestors at the Missouri Historical Society Library & Research Center (Program)
10:00 am to 11:00 am
The Missouri Historical Society Library & Research Center in St. Louis holds a wealth of resources that tell the stories of our St. Louis and Missouri ancestors. City directories, military records, company newsletters, school yearbooks, historic photographs, and newspapers are just some of the sources explored in this entertaining and informative look at the genealogical treasures that could shed some light on your family history. Presented via Zoom by Dennis Northcott, Associate Archivist.
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, April 7
Untangling Family Folklore — from Orphan Train Rider to Truth through DNA and Documentary Records (Program)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 S. Brentwood Blvd, Springfield, MO or by Zoom
The origins of OGS member Barbara White’s grandmother were steeped with mystery. She was alleged to be an orphan train rider to Kansas. Directed by DNA evidence pointing to her Italian parentage, documentary evidence revealed the truth. Barbara will be presenting in person.
Attendance Options: In person at Schweitzer Brentwood Branch 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, April 16
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 GenealogistSM, this program will showcase the largest DNA testing company for genealogists. Learn to evaluate your matches and their relationships. Labeling techniques will help you manage the DNA and genealogical information. The program will also focus on how to utilize Ancestry’s tools to confirm your existing ancestors and to discover new ancestors. Patti will be presenting in person.
Attendance Options: In person at Boulevard Baptist Church 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, May 5
There’s More to Immigration than Ellis Island. (Program)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 S. Brentwood Blvd, Springfield, MO or by Zoom
Ellis Island springs to mind when considering the immigrant experience. But it is likely that your ancestor did not arrive through Ellis Island. Professional genealogist Diana Crisman Smith will discuss other ports of entry, the immigration process, and changes in the laws over time. Diana will be presenting via Zoom.
Attendance Options: In person at Schweitzer Brentwood Branch 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, May 21
DNA Painter: A Valuable Asset for DNA Analysis (Program)
10:00 am to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO, and Zoom
The website DNA Painter developed by Jonny Perl has developed into a veritable toolbox for genetic genealogists. Primarily it provides a way to visualize DNA matching on chromosomes, but it has evolved to provide other helpful tools. The program led by Patti Hobbs will demonstrate how to make the most of DNA Painter. Patti will be presenting in person.
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, June 2
Not Your Mama’s Genealogy Education (Program)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom
As modern methods of research have changed, so, too, has the way we educate ourselves on doing genealogy. Genealogy education has exploded in the past few years. Virtual genealogy classes have made so much more possible! Educational opportunities abound for any topic you can dream up. Where are they? How do you find them? Can you afford them? Don’t get short-changed because you didn’t know about them. OGS member Mary Evans will be presenting via 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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Wednesday, June 18
Finding Minnie McGee - Breaking Down a Brick Wall with a Signature Quilt (Program)
10:00 am to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom
A family signature quilt from the 1930s helped break through a long-standing brick wall of Jan Hinsey’s 2nd great-grandmother, Minnie McGee. Multiple family trees were built based on the signatures. These combined with newspaper articles, family histories, and DNA matches revealed Minnie’s family. Jan will be presenting in person.
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, July 7
Hunting for Elusive Birth, Marriage, and Death Dates and Locations (Program)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom
Our modern age emphasizes precise information for vital information meant to uniquely identify us, but it wasn’t always that way. Learn how to find and access sources likely to provide vital information. We will discuss qualifying or understanding how unusual records might provide less precise, but useful data. Patti Hobbs, Certified Genealogist®, presenting. Patti will be presenting in person.
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, July 16
Researching in the Carolinas (Program)
10:00 am to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom
Charity Rouse, Director of Local History for the Spartanburg County Public Libraries in South Carolina will look at a variety of genealogical records available for both North and South Carolina. While the records are similar, how they were kept and how they are accessed differ between the two states. We will look briefly at early county names/geography, early land records, vital records, bastardy bonds, and some Revolutionary War resources. Charity will be presenting via 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, August 4
Preparing for a Research Trip (Program)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom
Being able to visit and research at a genealogy library can be a great experience. Learn from experienced researcher and OGS member Fran Black how to develop a research plan to help you discover what records and books the genealogy library holds, get organized before you go, and stay focused while you are on site. Fran will be presenting in person.
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, August 20
Introduction to State Historical Society of Missouri Collections (Program)
10:00 am to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom
Doing genealogical, local, or historical research? Join archivists from the State Historical Society of Missouri's Springfield Research Center to look at available resources. This program will provide an overview of SHSMO's statewide archives, including manuscripts, newspapers, photographs, art, and the editorial carton collections. Learn how to access many of these original resources through the Springfield Research Center and get time-saving tips for locating the best materials for your research project. Archivist panel will be presenting in person.
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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