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.

 

 

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.

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.

 

Patti Hobbs, CG^®, CGG^SM, will give an overview of the FamilySearch site explaining its different components including lesser-known areas and its fabulous collection of indexed records. 

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.

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.