StLGS April Genealogy Meetings AND Remember to Register for the Family History Conference!

As the weather warms and spring gets underway, we know you are thinking about getting outside and enjoying more activities with others. So why not join your genealogy friends at St. Louis Genealogical Society for some new and interesting meetings and classes? We have lots going on during the next few weeks, and whether you attend in person or via Zoom, we look forward to seeing you. That said, here's what is coming up . . .

April StLGS Hybrid Monthly Meeting

Saturday, 8 April 2023

"Veterans' Records at the National Archives at St. Louis: Understanding the 1973 NPRC Fire and its Impact on Research," presented by National Archives records specialist, Eric Kilgore; 10:00 a.m. (Central) at the StLGS office in Maplewood; free, open to all. The National Archives at St. Louis is home to the largest repository of government records outside of Washington, D.C., including the official Military Personnel Files of veterans who served during the last century. However, the aftermath of the catastrophic fire that occurred in 1973 presents a variety of challenges for researchers. We will examine the fire and the losses and myths surrounding it, as well as explore alternative records for learning more about the twentieth-century veterans in your family.  Because of limited space at the StLGS office, everyone needs to register for this meeting, regardless of whether you want to attend in-person or via Zoom. More details and instructions for registering are on the StLGS website.

April StLGS Hybrid SIG Meeting

Irish Special Interest Group Meeting: Tuesday, 25 April 2023

"Irish in St. Louis," by Patrick Murphy; 7:00 p.m. (Central); at the StLGS office in Maplewood; free, open to all, preregistration required. Author Patrick Murphy will discuss his two books on the Irish in St. Louis and their unique journey from being one of the most despised ethnic groups in the city to one of the most beloved. More details and instructions for registering are on the StLGS website.

  

Upcoming Classes

Classes for StLGS members are hybrid. You may attend in-person or via Zoom. Classes are free for StLGS members. Non-members are welcome to attend in-person classes for a fee. Livestreaming on Zoom and class recordings, however, are only open to society members, so why not join StLGS to get free access to our live and recorded classes!

Check out the website to register.

Saturday, 17 June 2023

"Finding an Ancestor's Land at the Bureau of Land Management Website and in Plat Maps"

Taught by Ilene Murray, StLGS publications director; 1:00 p.m. (Central); preregistration required for everyone. (More information and instructions for registering at the link above.)

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Saturday, 22 July 2023

"Uncovering the Taeguk: How to Research Korean War Records"

Taught by Thomas Richardson, Expert Archives Technician with the National Personnel Records Center; 1:00 p.m. (Central); preregistration required for everyone. (More information and instructions for registering at the link above.)

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Saturday, 19 August 2023

"Citations: You Hate Them but You Need Them!"

Taught by Carol Whitton, CG, StLGS projects director; 1:00 p.m. (Central); preregistration required for everyone. (More information and instructions for registering at the link above.)

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51st Annual Family History Conference!

Explore Unique Pathways to Smash Brick Walls!

Saturday, 6 May 2023

Featuring Judy Russell, JD, The Legal Genealogist®

Also: Jen Baldwin, John Dougan, Greg Hilton, and Christina Miller

Maryland Heights Community Center, 2300 McKelvey Road, St. Louis, MO 63043

This will be held as a hybrid event. Join us for a full day of lectures, exhibitors, and a chance to chat over morning coffee or lunch. If you can't attend in person, join us via Zoom. All the lectures will be recorded, and registered attendees will have access to all eight lectures after the conference. For those coming to the Maryland Heights Community Center, a box lunch can be purchased for an optional fee.

Saturday's Program (All times are Central Time Zone)

9:30 a.m.: Doors open

9:50 a.m.: Opening Remarks 

10:00 a.m.: "Through the Golden Door: Immigration After the Civil War," by Judy Russell

AND "Documents to Databases: Using the Missouri State Archives' Newest Resource," by John Dougan

11:15 a.m.: "Advertising the Law: The Gems in the Legal Notices," by Judy Russell 

AND "Documents to Databases: Using the Missouri State Archives' Land and Judicial Databases" by Christina Miller

1:15 p.m.: "Of Delinquents and Common Scolds: Women, Children, and Criminal Justice," 

by Judy Russell AND "Findmypast: Your Source for British and Irish Research," by Jen Baldwin

2:30 p.m.: "After the Courthouse Burns: Rekindling Family History Through DNA," by

Judy Russell AND "Why You Should Care Where Your Family Bible Is," by Greg Hilton

Complete details of each lecture and speaker bios are on our website. When you go to the conference page, be sure to click on the links to the Lectures and Speakers pages. (Those links are in the upper right-hand corner of the page.)

Registration for the Conference

Registration for the 2023 Family History Conference is now open. The cost is $60 for StLGS members and $70 for non-members before 22 April. All of the information you need to register is on our website. 

Early registration ends on 22 April 2023! Save $10 by registering early!

Once you have registered, you will receive an invitation to the FHC via the email address you provide. (Note: The email will come to you during the week before the conference.) Those attending in person will receive a paper syllabus. Everyone will have access to the syllabus as a downloadable PDF from a link on our website as well as all eight digital recordings.

Questions? Send an email to programs@stlgs.org and the vice-president for programs will get back to you. 

We can't wait to help you "Explore Unique Pathways to Smash Brick Walls!"