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Wednesday, November 19
OGS Annual Business Meeting and Memorial Service (Program)
10:00 am to 11:00 am Ozarks Genealogical Society Library, 534 W Catalpa St, Springfield, MO and Zoom
Please note: We will be meeting at the Ozarks Genealogical Society Library located at 534 W Catalpa St, Springfield, MO (near Parkview High School).
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 1
Crafting History – Bring Your Ancestors to Life (Program)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom
Sharing your family history can mean more than just writing a book. Sprinkle your ancestors into your daily life! Learn how to create jewelry, holiday ornaments and decorative items using ancestral photos and stories. When your friends and relatives see your ancestors, they will want to know them, too. Presented via Zoom by Mary Kircher Roddy, Certified Genealogist® and co-editor of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly.
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 17
OGS Programs - Year-in-Review: What did we learn? (Program)
10:00 am to 11:00 am 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.
Please 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 5, 2026
AI (Artificial Intelligence) for Family History: Getting Started (Program)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom
AI Program Director for the National Genealogical Society, Steve Little, will demystify Artificial Intelligence and its role in modern genealogy. You will learn the basic concepts and see practical demonstrations of how AI can help you analyze documents, summarize findings, and enhance your research process. No technical experience is required. Steve will present by 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, January 21, 2026
Is That Really Your Guy - Proving Conclusions (Program)
10:00 am to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom
Building a family tree is fun. You go online, search for, and discover records that seem to be for your ancestors. But, accidentally adding the wrong branches to your tree can be frustrating and time-consuming to fix. Learn how to avoid (or at least minimize) errors by channeling your own inner detective. In this presentation, professional genealogist Debbie Smyth discusses how to sort and evaluate evidence to make sure that really is your guy (or gal) and to help you logically prove your conclusions. Debbie will present by 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, February 2, 2026
Federal Land Grants: Records that Map Our Ancestors’ Westward Journeys (Program)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom
Federal land grants were central to the nation’s expansion and left behind a rich body of records invaluable to genealogists. This session, presented by Certified Genealogist® Patti Hobbs, will provide an overview of the public land system and explain its systematic structure. Attendees will gain practical guidance on locating and interpreting federal land records, with strategies for identifying ancestral properties and placing families within the broader historical movement westward. 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, February 18, 2026
Understanding the World Your Ancestors Lived In (Program)
10:00 am to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom
Knowing who, when, and where is at the heart of genealogy, but as you fill out your tree you might find yourself asking "Why?" and "How?" about your ancestors. This presentation will delve into the kinds of primary and secondary sources you can use to add context to the lives you have been researching. John Cline, reference specialist at the Emerson Local History & Genealogy Center in St. Louis, will be presenting by 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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