February 2021 Upcoming StLGS Meetings and In Memoriam for Three Long-time Volunteers

As we enter the heart of winter, we hope that wherever you are located, whether it's snowing, raining, or mild and sunshiny, you can brighten up your February by attending some of the upcoming StLGS meetings we have scheduled. In addition, we hope those of you who are society members will take advantage of our free classes for members coming up in March and April.

February 2021 Virtual Upcoming Meeting

StLGS Monthly Meeting: Saturday, 13 February 2021

"Defendants and Descendants: Finding Family in Court Records," by Michael Everman, 10:00 a.m. (Central)

Learn about the different types of courts, legal actions, documents, record books, and indexes that reveal the everyday lives and relationships of our ancestors. Monthly meetings are free and open to all, but registration is needed. 

More details and instructions for registration are available on the StLGS website.

  

February StLGS Virtual SIG Meeting

StLGS Jewish Special Interest Group (SIG) Meeting: Sunday, 21 February 2021

"Jewish Genealogy Questions and Answers," panel discussion led by SIG leaders: Diane Everman, Phyllis Faintich, Ilene Murray, and Carol Waggoner; 1:00 p.m. (Central)

Questions about doing Jewish genealogy? This first Jewish SIG meeting of 2021 will be hosted by our experienced SIG leaders, who may be able to help you solve your baffling genealogy problems. If you have a difficult question, please submit it ahead of time to jewishsig@stlgs.org.

Special Interest Group meetings are free and open to all, but registration is required. More details and instructions for registering are on the Jewish SIG page on the StLGS website.

Upcoming Virtual Classes

Free Winter/Spring 2021 classes are now posted on the StLGS website. Check out the website for the complete schedule and for instructions on how to register. (We are sorry, but classes are currently only open to StLGS members.)

Spring 2021 Classes

• Beginning Irish Research: Saturday, 6 March 2021
• Leaving Home and Becoming an American: Part I: Emigration/Immigration: Saturday, 27 March 2021
• Leaving Home and Becoming an American: Part II: Naturalization: Saturday, 17 April 2021

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In Memoriam

During the past few months, we have lost three long-time StLGS members who were active volunteers for the society. We extend our deepest sympathy to their families.

Carolyn Altman, who died on 5 January 2021, was a member of the Jewish Genealogical Society of St. Louis (JGS) and helped to preserve records from synagogues and Jewish cemeteries. After the former JGS was dissolved, Carolyn continued to work for StLGS as a volunteer at several of our special events and to participate in many of our society meetings, in spite of failing health.

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Norman Kling, who died on 3 January 2021, was also a member of the former JGS, who, although he left St. Louis and moved east to be with family, continued to write and contribute articles that were published in our newsletter, News 'n Notes. His willingness to share his knowledge through his writing undoubtedly helped many others with their own research.

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Michael "Mike" McDermott, who died on 21 December 2020, worked in the StLGS office for many years as a volunteer, assisting researchers in our reference room and contributing to the success of many projects. Like Norm, Mike was a writer, and he was especially fond of sharing stories of his German ancestors. He left us a legacy of Quarterly articles on St. Louis cemeteries, churches, and cultural institutions, for which we are very grateful.