October Genealogy Meetings and Another StLGS Election

As warm as it's been everywhere, it's not feeling much like autumn, but as our year winds down, we hope you will continue to join us for our remaining 2025 meetings. For those of you who are members of StLGS, voting is now open for the election of officers for 2025. Our bylaws provide for elections of our officers in alternate years, so we never have everyone new to a job at once. This year, we will elect a vice-president for programs and a treasurer. Luckily, we have some talented and caring volunteers running for each position, and, although they are unopposed, they would appreciate your support by voting. More information about everything is below.

October StLGS Hybrid Monthly Meeting

Saturday, 11 October 2025

"Genealogy Resources at St. Louis Public Library," presented by Preston Petermeier, genealogy librarian; 10:00 a.m. (Central); free and open to all. 

In-person meeting will be held at the Clark Family Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1640 South Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63131. You can also attend virtually via Zoom.

Join Preston Petermeier, genealogy librarian at St. Louis Public Library, as he gives an in-depth overview of the genealogical resources available at the downtown branch. Some of these records are unique and cannot be found anywhere else, making them incredibly valuable for researchers. In addition, Preston will share how to utilize SLPL's award-winning obituary index, which includes more than one million entries!

No need to sign up if you plan to attend in person, but you must register if you plan to attend this meeting via Zoom. More details and instructions are on the StLGS website.

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StLGS Irish Special Interest Group (SIG) Meeting

Saturday, 25 October 2025

"Medieval Irish Genealogical Sources: Bridging the Gap to the Modern Genealogist"

featuring Dr. Thomas J. Finan; 1:00 p.m. (Central) 

The medieval era (The Middle Ages or Dark Ages) began around 4766 CE and spanned nearly 1,000 years. We will explore how the medieval Irish established and documented the ancestry and heraldry we pursue today. Many source records remain accessible, including textual documents, maps, and landscape information. You can attend this free meeting in person at the StLGS office or via Zoom. More details and instructions for registering are on the Irish SIG page on the StLGS website.

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StLGS Classes

At this time, no classes are scheduled until 2026, but we have more than two dozen previous classes accessible on our Recorded Classes page. Classes are free to everyone, but we hope you will consider joining StLGS to show your support for the society and the hardworking volunteers who make it all possible!

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Voting for Officers for 2026 is Now Open

It's time once again to vote for a slate of officers who will serve for the next two years. Up for election this year are vice president of programs and treasurer. Running for vice-president of programs is Donna Foelsch and running for treasurer is Michelle Pearce, both of whom are currently serving in these positions. Michelle has served two terms, and since no one has volunteered to fill her position, she has graciously agreed to continue as Interim Treasurer until a qualified individual can be found to replace her. Full biographies and photos of both of the candidates, as well as a ballot, are accessible to StLGS members via the voting button on the home page. Voting remains open until the end of October, and we hope members will cast their votes soon. Thank you!