June 6, 2020 10:00 am – 12:00 pm North Kansas City Public Library – 2251 Howell St., North Kansas City Family Research Gold in Real Estate Records Kathleen Bird, JD, a hobby genealogist and historian, will give an overview of how real estate transactions and the records created document the adventure of western expansion from colonial…
April 4, 2020 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Claycomo branch MCPL – 309 NE 69 Hwy. Claycomo, MO 64119 MoSGA First Families Program Sharlene Miller Do you have ancestors who lived in Missouri in the 1800s? If so, you may be eligible to apply for a Missouri First Families Certificate to honor your ancestor. MoSGA would…
March 7, 2020 10:00 am – 12:00 pm North Kansas City Public Library – 2251 Howell St., North Kansas City Divorce Records by Lauri Jean Swett If 50% of all marriages end in divorce, we will likely find them on our family trees. Learn to recognize the clues that point to a likely divorce, howto prove…
February 1, 2020 10:00 am – 12:00 pm North Kansas City Public Library – 2251 Howell St., North Kansas City Missouri Settlers by Beth Foulk</h4 Where did you come from, Missouri Settlers? Whether traveling through or settling in Missouri, pioneers came from diverse locations and settled throughout Missouri looking for familiar topography. Understand better how and…
September 11, 2021 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Will Be Held Virtually (subject to change) 1904 World's Fairby Prof. Karl M. Kindt III The 1904 Wolds Fair in St. Louis was the largest fair in world history. The merchandise, music and inventions showcased there significantly impacted lifestyles for the 20th century. We will revisit the sites…
October 2, 2021 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Will Be Held Virtually (subject to change) Cemetery Tricks and Treats Panelists are volunteers with the Clay County Archives Cemetery Survey Team Cemetery explorations are a fascinating part of genealogical research that the whole family can enjoy. Join us as we share some of the tricks for locating…
November 6, 2021 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Will Be Held Virtually (subject to change) Genealogy Standards for the Non-Credentialed By Lauri Jean Swet Many of the standards touted by professional genealogists can seem intimidating. Hobbyists and new professionals often see no reason for research logs, source citations or reaslnably exhaustive research. However, these standards are…
February 5, 2022 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Will Be Held Virtually (subject to change) Ethics for Genealogists:DNA and Social Media Asking relatives to take a DNA test or contacting someone with your DNA results can be touchy. Kathleen Brandt will explore how to use DNA research ethically and the appropriate way to share your research…
