October StLGS Genealogy Meetings and Events

 

Happy autumn! In spite of all of the ups and downs of the summer, doesn't it seem to have gone by quickly? As cooler weather begins to set in and leaves start to fall, we hope you will snuggle up in front of your computer and join us for several fun and stimulating virtual genealogy events. We have classes online, free to StLGS members, as well as an exciting monthly meeting, open to all, and, of course, our virtual Fall Speaker Series, "Often Overlooked St. Louis Resources," coming up the weekend of October 17 and 18. Read on for all the details.

 

Please join us for the following October 2020 family history events:

StLGS October Monthly Meeting (free and open to all)

• Saturday, 10 October at 10:00 a.m. (Central): "Ethnic St. Louis," featuring St. Louis author, Elizabeth Terry  (Information about this talk is now on our website.)
  
  • REGISTRATION is by email only. If you would like to attend the meeting, email programs@stlgs.org to be added to the invitation list. You will receive an email invitation with a link and a password a few days before the meeting. 
  • This meeting will be recorded, so if you cannot attend, you can watch the digital recording that will be posted on our website a few days after the meeting.
    
  • Also, PLEASE NOTE: Only the first 100 people who join the webinar can be admitted because of limitations on the host's website, so you may want to sign in a few minutes early.

StLGS Class (free to StLGS members only)

• Saturday, 3 October at 1:00 p.m. (Central):  "Foundations of Genealogy, Part II," featuring StLGS Publications Director, Ilene Murray. (If you missed part I, before you attend the second class, you should watch the digital recording that is now posted on our website. Members can log into the website, click on the "Classes" button, then select the link to "View classes that have already  been recorded." Information about how to register for Part II is also on the Classes page on our website.)

StLGS Irish SIG Meeting (free and open to all)

• Tuesday, 27 October at 7:00 p.m. (Central): "Exploring Ireland's History Through Maps," featuring St. Louis County Library Reference Librarian, Mike Bridwell  (Information about this talk is now on the Irish SIG page on our website.)
  
  • REGISTRATION is by email only. If you are already on the Irish SIG mailing list, you will be invited automatically. If you are not on the mailing list and would like an invitation to attend the meeting, email irishsig@stlgs.org to be added to the invitation list. You will receive an email invitation with a link and a password a few days before the meeting. 
  • This meeting will be recorded, so if you cannot attend, you can watch the digital recording that will be posted on our website a few days after the meeting.
    
  • Also, PLEASE NOTE: Only the first 100 people who join the webinar can be admitted because of limitations on the host's website, so you may want to sign in a few minutes early.

 

October: Virtual Fall Speaker Series

 

Saturday, 17 and Sunday, 18 October 2020

 

 

As previously announced here, on Facebook, and Twitter, and via email, our Fall Speaker Series will be online. Join us for a closer look at some important but lesser-known St. Louis record sets that can help you build out branches on your family tree.

"Often Overlooked St. Louis Resources" 

 

Featuring author and StLGS treasurer, Viki Fagyal; curator of the John W.Barriger III National Railroad Library, Nicholas Fry; manager of the History & Genealogy Dept. at St. Louis County Library Headquarters, Scott Holl; and volunteers and staff at Bellefontaine Cemetery: Becky DiFilippo, Dan Fuller, Dorris Keeven-Franke, and Michelle Thomas. 

Presentations include: 

• Orphanage Care in St. Louis 
• The Railroads of St. Louis
• Discover Your Family's History in the St. Louis County Library History & Genealogy Department 
• Cemetery Use for Genealogical Purposes 

 The conference is now open for registration. Find all the details on our website. 

 

StLGS Election for Officers

Beginning 1 October 2020, StLGS will hold elections for officers for 2021 through 2023. This year, we will be voting for president, vice-president for membership, and secretary. Although there is only one candidate running for each office, your vote of confidence will be important to all of them. Beginning Thursday, 1 October, please go to our website and look for the Election link at the top of the home page. It will take you to the election page so you can read about the candidates and cast your vote. Voting will be open from 1 October until 1 November for StLGS members.