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Ozarks Genealogical Society OGS Library, 534 W. Catalpa, Springfield, Missouri
OGS Library, 534 W. Catalpa, Springfield, Missouri


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Welcome to the Ozarks Genealogical Society!

Founded in 1969, OGS has been the premier resource for genealogical research and learning opportunities for almost fifty years. Our members have access to the full spectrum of assistance such as annual research trips, monthly workshops, a fall conference featuring a nationally known speaker, and so much more.

The OGS library is notable for its collection of regional and county records covering southwest Missouri. You will find volumes of county vital records, county and regional histories, and bound periodicals and newsletters. There are numerous special collections of donated family research files. You can search over 160 indexed OGS publications of probate, census, cemetery and funeral home records from Greene County and surrounding areas. We have completely searchable files of all Greene County cemeteries, over one thousand pedigree charts submitted by members, and over 105 thousand Ozark's obituaries. Most importantly, you will find helpful volunteers to assist you in your searches.

OGS also offers numerous educational opportunities for our members and the general public. Whether it is our day and evening workshops, the informative newsletters or our annual conference, you will find an opportunity to share with and learn from other family researchers.

Please explore our web-site for more about the Ozarks Genealogical Society and the many resources and opportunities available to our members.

May 5
There’s More to Immigration than Ellis Island.
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 ...
May 21
DNA Painter: A Valuable Asset for DNA Analysis
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 ...
June 2
Not Your Mama’s Genealogy Education
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!  ...
June 18
Finding Minnie McGee - Breaking Down a Brick Wall with a Signature Quilt
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 ...
July 7
Hunting for Elusive Birth, Marriage, and Death Dates and Locations
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 ...