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Tuesday, January 19
Brick Wall Interest Group (Brick Wall Problem Solving SIG)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Virtual Meeting - Online with Zoom
Discussion Topic: To be announced
Bring your brick wall genealogy problems, and your knowledge and experience to help others solve their problems. Most sessions include a short presentation, plus time to share and work together to break down those brick walls!
Facilitated by Marty Flanagan. Contact Marty at least 2 days in advance to be invited to attend. marty.flanagan3@gmail.com
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Thursday, January 21
Monthly Program - Beyond Shaky Leaves - A Reasonably Exhaustive Search (Monthly Programs)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Virtual program via Zoom
Cindy Cruz will share a behind-the-scenes look at her recent experience in researching for one of the genealogy reveals at IdentityQuest 2020.
Monthly Programs, featuring local speakers on topics of genealogical and historical interest. Programs are free, and open to the Public. No registration required.
Members will be automatically sent a link for joining the meeting. Others may request a link by contacting Barb LaClair at tgstopeka.president@gmail.com at least 2 days in advance of the meeting.
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Tuesday, February 2
Foundations of Family History Interest Group (Foundations of Family History)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Virtual Meeting - Online with Zoom
PRESENTATION TOPIC: Finding clues at home
Whether you are brand new to genealogy, or have been researching for quite a while, there's always something new to learn! Having a better understanding of research methods and source materials can help you to avoid mistakes and improve your chances of research success. In this group, we will take a brief look at a different method or source material each month, and then leave time for questions, answers and discussion on any genealogy-related topic.
Facilitated by Barb LaClair
Particpation in this group is free, and open to the public. If you would like to participate, contact Barb LaClair at tgstopeka.president@gmail.com at least 2 days in advance to recieve a link to the meeting.
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Monday, February 8
DNA/ Genetic Genealogy Special Interest Group (DNA Genealogy Interest Group)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Virtual Meeting - Online with Zoom
Discussion Topic: To be announced
Learn how to utilize DNA testing as part of your genealogy research toolkit. Come to learn, get your questions answered, and share your DNA testing experiences with others. Open to the members of the public, if they have completed DNA testing.
Led by Marty Flanagan. Contact Marty at least 2 days ahead to be invited to attend. marty.flanagan3@gmail.com |
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Thursday, February 11
Computer Genealogy & Software Interest Group (Computer Genealogy & Software)
9:30 am to 11:30 am Zoom meeting
A special interest group focused on learning tips and tricks for using computers and software in genealogical research. (Formerly called the Family TreeMaker/ Computer Genealogy group)
Topic: To be announced
Co-facilitated by Jan Droge and Rich McReynolds.
Free, open to the public. Email Rich McReynolds at rlm4017@gmail.com, at least two days before the meeting to be sent the Zoom link.
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Thursday, February 11
TGS Board Meeting (Board Meetings)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Zoom meeting
All Board meetings are open to TGS members. |
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Tuesday, February 16
Brick Wall Interest Group (Brick Wall Problem Solving SIG)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Virtual Meeting - Online with Zoom
Discussion Topic: To be announced
Bring your brick wall genealogy problems, and your knowledge and experience to help others solve their problems. Most sessions include a short presentation, plus time to share and work together to break down those brick walls!
Facilitated by Marty Flanagan. Contact Marty at least 2 days in advance to be invited to attend. marty.flanagan3@gmail.com
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Thursday, February 18
Monthly Program (Monthly Programs)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Virtual program via Zoom
Presenter and Program Topic: We're working on it! - To be announced soon.
Monthly Programs, featuring local speakers on topics of genealogical and historical interest. Programs are free, and open to the Public. No registration required.
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Tuesday, March 2
Foundations of Family History Interest Group (Foundations of Family History)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Virtual Meeting - Online with Zoom
PRESENTATION TOPIC: Interviewing relatives - What to Ask, and How to Ask It
Whether you are brand new to genealogy, or have been researching for quite a while, there's always something new to learn! Having a better understanding of research methods and source materials can help you to avoid mistakes and improve your chances of research success. In this group, we will take a brief look at a different method or source material each month, and then leave time for questions, answers and discussion on any genealogy-related topic.
Facilitated by Barb LaClair
Particpation in this group is free, and open to the public. If you would like to participate, contact Barb LaClair at tgstopeka.president@gmail.com at least 2 days in advance to recieve a link to the meeting.
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Monday, March 8
DNA/ Genetic Genealogy Special Interest Group (DNA Genealogy Interest Group)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Virtual Meeting - Online with Zoom
Discussion Topic: To be announced
Learn how to utilize DNA testing as part of your genealogy research toolkit. Come to learn, get your questions answered, and share your DNA testing experiences with others. Open to the members of the public, if they have completed DNA testing.
Led by Marty Flanagan. Contact Marty at least 2 days ahead to be invited to attend. marty.flanagan3@gmail.com |
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Thursday, March 11
Computer Genealogy & Software Interest Group (Computer Genealogy & Software)
9:30 am to 11:30 am Zoom meeting
A special interest group focused on learning tips and tricks for using computers and software in genealogical research. (Formerly called the Family TreeMaker/ Computer Genealogy group)
Topic: To be announced
Co-facilitated by Jan Droge and Rich McReynolds.
Free, open to the public. Email Rich McReynolds at rlm4017@gmail.com, at least two days before the meeting to be sent the Zoom link.
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Thursday, March 11
TGS Board Meeting (Board Meetings)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Zoom meeting
All Board meetings are open to TGS members. |
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Tuesday, March 16
Brick Wall Interest Group (Brick Wall Problem Solving SIG)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Virtual Meeting - Online with Zoom
Discussion Topic: To be announced
Bring your brick wall genealogy problems, and your knowledge and experience to help others solve their problems. Most sessions include a short presentation, plus time to share and work together to break down those brick walls!
Facilitated by Marty Flanagan. Contact Marty at least 2 days in advance to be invited to attend. marty.flanagan3@gmail.com
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Thursday, March 18
Monthly Program - 150 Years of Topeka High School (Monthly Programs)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Virtual program via Zoom
Presenter and Program Topic: Joan Barker - 150 Years of Topeka High School.
Topeka High School is celebrating its 150th Anniversary. Learn about the history of Topeka High, some of its notable alumni, and resources and source materials held by the Topeka High Historical Society.
Monthly Programs, featuring local speakers on topics of genealogical and historical interest. Programs are free, and open to the Public. No registration required.
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Tuesday, April 6
Foundations of Family History Interest Group (Foundations of Family History)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Virtual Meeting - Online with Zoom
PRESENTATION TOPIC: Using Census Records - Population Schedules
Whether you are brand new to genealogy, or have been researching for quite a while, there's always something new to learn! Having a better understanding of research methods and source materials can help you to avoid mistakes and improve your chances of research success. In this group, we will take a brief look at a different method or source material each month, and then leave time for questions, answers and discussion on any genealogy-related topic.
Facilitated by Barb LaClair
Particpation in this group is free, and open to the public. If you would like to participate, contact Barb LaClair at tgstopeka.president@gmail.com at least 2 days in advance to recieve a link to the meeting.
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Thursday, April 8
Computer Genealogy & Software Interest Group (Computer Genealogy & Software)
9:30 am to 11:30 am Zoom meeting
A special interest group focused on learning tips and tricks for using computers and software in genealogical research. (Formerly called the Family TreeMaker/ Computer Genealogy group)
Topic: To be announced
Co-facilitated by Jan Droge and Rich McReynolds.
Free, open to the public. Email Rich McReynolds at rlm4017@gmail.com, at least two days before the meeting to be sent the Zoom link.
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Thursday, April 8
TGS Board Meeting (Board Meetings)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Zoom meeting
All Board meetings are open to TGS members. |
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Monday, April 12
DNA/ Genetic Genealogy Special Interest Group (DNA Genealogy Interest Group)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Virtual Meeting - Online with Zoom
Discussion Topic: To be announced
Learn how to utilize DNA testing as part of your genealogy research toolkit. Come to learn, get your questions answered, and share your DNA testing experiences with others. Open to the members of the public, if they have completed DNA testing.
Led by Marty Flanagan. Contact Marty at least 2 days ahead to be invited to attend. marty.flanagan3@gmail.com |
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Thursday, April 15
Monthly Program (Monthly Programs)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Virtual program via Zoom
Presenter and Program Topic: We're working on it! - To be announced soon.
Monthly Programs, featuring local speakers on topics of genealogical and historical interest. Programs are free, and open to the Public. No registration required.
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Tuesday, April 20
Brick Wall Interest Group (Brick Wall Problem Solving SIG)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Virtual Meeting - Online with Zoom
Discussion Topic: To be announced
Bring your brick wall genealogy problems, and your knowledge and experience to help others solve their problems. Most sessions include a short presentation, plus time to share and work together to break down those brick walls!
Facilitated by Marty Flanagan. Contact Marty at least 2 days in advance to be invited to attend. marty.flanagan3@gmail.com
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Tuesday, May 4
Foundations of Family History Interest Group (Foundations of Family History)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Virtual Meeting - Online with Zoom
PRESENTATION TOPIC: Using Census Records - looking beyond population schedules
Whether you are brand new to genealogy, or have been researching for quite a while, there's always something new to learn! Having a better understanding of research methods and source materials can help you to avoid mistakes and improve your chances of research success. In this group, we will take a brief look at a different method or source material each month, and then leave time for questions, answers and discussion on any genealogy-related topic.
Facilitated by Barb LaClair
Particpation in this group is free, and open to the public. If you would like to participate, contact Barb LaClair at tgstopeka.president@gmail.com at least 2 days in advance to recieve a link to the meeting.
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Thursday, May 6 through Saturday, May 8
2021 Heartland Family History Conference (Annual Conference)
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Format/ venue to be announced soon
Save the Dates for our 2021 Heartland Family History Conference!
Featured speaker will be Billie Stone Fogerty, plus we will have another great lineup of breakout sessions and more! Stay tuned for more details as they become available.
We anticipate that registration will open in January 2021. |
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Monday, May 10
DNA/ Genetic Genealogy Special Interest Group (DNA Genealogy Interest Group)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Virtual Meeting - Online with Zoom
Discussion Topic: To be announced
Learn how to utilize DNA testing as part of your genealogy research toolkit. Come to learn, get your questions answered, and share your DNA testing experiences with others. Open to the members of the public, if they have completed DNA testing.
Led by Marty Flanagan. Contact Marty at least 2 days ahead to be invited to attend. marty.flanagan3@gmail.com |
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Thursday, May 13
Computer Genealogy & Software Interest Group (Computer Genealogy & Software)
9:30 am to 11:30 am Zoom meeting
A special interest group focused on learning tips and tricks for using computers and software in genealogical research. (Formerly called the Family TreeMaker/ Computer Genealogy group)
Topic: To be announced
Co-facilitated by Jan Droge and Rich McReynolds.
Free, open to the public. Email Rich McReynolds at rlm4017@gmail.com, at least two days before the meeting to be sent the Zoom link.
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Thursday, May 13
TGS Board Meeting (Board Meetings)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Zoom meeting
All Board meetings are open to TGS members. |
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Tuesday, May 18
Brick Wall Interest Group (Brick Wall Problem Solving SIG)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Virtual Meeting - Online with Zoom
Discussion Topic: To be announced
Bring your brick wall genealogy problems, and your knowledge and experience to help others solve their problems. Most sessions include a short presentation, plus time to share and work together to break down those brick walls!
Facilitated by Marty Flanagan. Contact Marty at least 2 days in advance to be invited to attend. marty.flanagan3@gmail.com
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Thursday, May 20
Monthly Program (Monthly Programs)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Virtual program via Zoom
Presenter and Program Topic: We're working on it! - To be announced soon.
Monthly Programs, featuring local speakers on topics of genealogical and historical interest. Programs are free, and open to the Public. No registration required.
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Tuesday, June 1
Foundations of Family History Interest Group (Foundations of Family History)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Virtual Meeting - Online with Zoom
PRESENTATION TOPIC: Finding records of Birth and Death
Whether you are brand new to genealogy, or have been researching for quite a while, there's always something new to learn! Having a better understanding of research methods and source materials can help you to avoid mistakes and improve your chances of research success. In this group, we will take a brief look at a different method or source material each month, and then leave time for questions, answers and discussion on any genealogy-related topic.
Facilitated by Barb LaClair
Particpation in this group is free, and open to the public. If you would like to participate, contact Barb LaClair at tgstopeka.president@gmail.com at least 2 days in advance to recieve a link to the meeting.
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Thursday, June 10
Computer Genealogy & Software Interest Group (Computer Genealogy & Software)
9:30 am to 11:30 am Zoom meeting? TBD
A special interest group focused on learning tips and tricks for using computers and software in genealogical research. (Formerly called the Family TreeMaker/ Computer Genealogy group)
Topic: To be announced
Co-facilitated by Jan Droge and Rich McReynolds.
Free, open to the public. Email Rich McReynolds at rlm4017@gmail.com, at least two days before the meeting to be sent the Zoom link.
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Thursday, June 10
TGS Board Meeting (Board Meetings)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Zoom meeting? TBD
All Board meetings are open to TGS members. |
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Monday, June 14
DNA/ Genetic Genealogy Special Interest Group (DNA Genealogy Interest Group)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Virtual Meeting - Online with Zoom
Discussion Topic: To be announced
Learn how to utilize DNA testing as part of your genealogy research toolkit. Come to learn, get your questions answered, and share your DNA testing experiences with others. Open to the members of the public, if they have completed DNA testing.
Led by Marty Flanagan. Contact Marty at least 2 days ahead to be invited to attend. marty.flanagan3@gmail.com |
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Tuesday, June 15
Brick Wall Interest Group (Brick Wall Problem Solving SIG)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Virtual Meeting - Online with Zoom
Discussion Topic: To be announced
Bring your brick wall genealogy problems, and your knowledge and experience to help others solve their problems. Most sessions include a short presentation, plus time to share and work together to break down those brick walls!
Facilitated by Marty Flanagan. Contact Marty at least 2 days in advance to be invited to attend. marty.flanagan3@gmail.com
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Thursday, June 17
Monthly Program - Researching Burials at Ritchie Cemetery (Monthly Programs)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Virtual program via Zoom
Presenter and Program Topic: Jan Johnson - Researching burials at Ritchie Cemetery.
Some projects just take on a life of their own! What began as a quest to find native plants growing in our community led to an extensive research prooject to identify and document individuals buried at the Ritchie Cemetery in Topeka, and then to learn more about the stories of those individuals and their families. Jan Johnson will share some of the fascinating experiences and discoveries that she and Jeff Hansen have made during their research project..
Monthly Programs, featuring local speakers on topics of genealogical and historical interest. Programs are free, and open to the Public. No registration required.
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Tuesday, July 6
Foundations of Family History Interest Group (Foundations of Family History)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Virtual Meeting - Online with Zoom
PRESENTATION TOPIC: to be announced
Whether you are brand new to genealogy, or have been researching for quite a while, there's always something new to learn! Having a better understanding of research methods and source materials can help you to avoid mistakes and improve your chances of research success. In this group, we will take a brief look at a different method or source material each month, and then leave time for questions, answers and discussion on any genealogy-related topic.
Facilitated by Barb LaClair
Particpation in this group is free, and open to the public. If you would like to participate, contact Barb LaClair at tgstopeka.president@gmail.com at least 2 days in advance to recieve a link to the meeting.
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Thursday, July 8
Computer Genealogy & Software Interest Group (Computer Genealogy & Software)
9:30 am to 11:30 am Zoom meeting? TBD
A special interest group focused on learning tips and tricks for using computers and software in genealogical research. (Formerly called the Family TreeMaker/ Computer Genealogy group)
Topic: To be announced
Co-facilitated by Jan Droge and Rich McReynolds.
Free, open to the public. Email Rich McReynolds at rlm4017@gmail.com, at least two days before the meeting to be sent the Zoom link.
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Thursday, July 8
TGS Board Meeting (Board Meetings)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Zoom meeting? TBD
All Board meetings are open to TGS members. |
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Monday, July 12
DNA/ Genetic Genealogy Special Interest Group (DNA Genealogy Interest Group)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Virtual Meeting - Online with Zoom? To be determined
Discussion Topic: To be announced
Learn how to utilize DNA testing as part of your genealogy research toolkit. Come to learn, get your questions answered, and share your DNA testing experiences with others. Open to the members of the public, if they have completed DNA testing.
Led by Marty Flanagan. Contact Marty at least 2 days ahead to be invited to attend. marty.flanagan3@gmail.com |
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Thursday, July 15
Monthly Program (Monthly Programs)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Virtual program via Zoom
Presenter and Program Topic: We're working on it! - To be announced soon.
Monthly Programs, featuring local speakers on topics of genealogical and historical interest. Programs are free, and open to the Public. No registration required.
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Tuesday, July 20
Brick Wall Interest Group (Brick Wall Problem Solving SIG)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Virtual Meeting - Online with Zoom? To be determined
Discussion Topic: To be announced
Bring your brick wall genealogy problems, and your knowledge and experience to help others solve their problems. Most sessions include a short presentation, plus time to share and work together to break down those brick walls!
Facilitated by Marty Flanagan. Contact Marty at least 2 days in advance to be invited to attend. marty.flanagan3@gmail.com
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Tuesday, August 3
Foundations of Family History Interest Group (Foundations of Family History)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Virtual Meeting - Online with Zoom
PRESENTATION TOPIC: to be announced
Whether you are brand new to genealogy, or have been researching for quite a while, there's always something new to learn! Having a better understanding of research methods and source materials can help you to avoid mistakes and improve your chances of research success. In this group, we will take a brief look at a different method or source material each month, and then leave time for questions, answers and discussion on any genealogy-related topic.
Facilitated by Barb LaClair
Particpation in this group is free, and open to the public. If you would like to participate, contact Barb LaClair at tgstopeka.president@gmail.com at least 2 days in advance to recieve a link to the meeting.
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Monday, August 9
DNA/ Genetic Genealogy Special Interest Group (DNA Genealogy Interest Group)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Virtual Meeting - Online with Zoom? To be determined
Discussion Topic: To be announced
Learn how to utilize DNA testing as part of your genealogy research toolkit. Come to learn, get your questions answered, and share your DNA testing experiences with others. Open to the members of the public, if they have completed DNA testing.
Led by Marty Flanagan. Contact Marty at least 2 days ahead to be invited to attend. marty.flanagan3@gmail.com |
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Thursday, August 12
Computer Genealogy & Software Interest Group (Computer Genealogy & Software)
9:30 am to 11:30 am Zoom meeting? TBD
A special interest group focused on learning tips and tricks for using computers and software in genealogical research. (Formerly called the Family TreeMaker/ Computer Genealogy group)
Topic: To be announced
Co-facilitated by Jan Droge and Rich McReynolds.
Free, open to the public. Email Rich McReynolds at rlm4017@gmail.com, at least two days before the meeting to be sent the Zoom link.
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Thursday, August 12
TGS Board Meeting (Board Meetings)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Zoom meeting? TBD
All Board meetings are open to TGS members. |
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Tuesday, August 17
Brick Wall Interest Group (Brick Wall Problem Solving SIG)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Virtual Meeting - Online with Zoom? To be determined
Discussion Topic: To be announced
Bring your brick wall genealogy problems, and your knowledge and experience to help others solve their problems. Most sessions include a short presentation, plus time to share and work together to break down those brick walls!
Facilitated by Marty Flanagan. Contact Marty at least 2 days in advance to be invited to attend. marty.flanagan3@gmail.com
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Thursday, August 19
Monthly Program (Monthly Programs)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Virtual program via Zoom
Presenter and Program Topic: We're working on it! - To be announced soon.
Monthly Programs, featuring local speakers on topics of genealogical and historical interest. Programs are free, and open to the Public. No registration required.
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Tuesday, September 7
Foundations of Family History Interest Group (Foundations of Family History)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Virtual Meeting - Online with Zoom
PRESENTATION TOPIC: to be announced
Whether you are brand new to genealogy, or have been researching for quite a while, there's always something new to learn! Having a better understanding of research methods and source materials can help you to avoid mistakes and improve your chances of research success. In this group, we will take a brief look at a different method or source material each month, and then leave time for questions, answers and discussion on any genealogy-related topic.
Facilitated by Barb LaClair
Particpation in this group is free, and open to the public. If you would like to participate, contact Barb LaClair at tgstopeka.president@gmail.com at least 2 days in advance to recieve a link to the meeting.
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Thursday, September 9
Computer Genealogy & Software Interest Group (Computer Genealogy & Software)
9:30 am to 11:30 am Zoom meeting? TBD
A special interest group focused on learning tips and tricks for using computers and software in genealogical research. (Formerly called the Family TreeMaker/ Computer Genealogy group)
Topic: To be announced
Co-facilitated by Jan Droge and Rich McReynolds.
Free, open to the public. Email Rich McReynolds at rlm4017@gmail.com, at least two days before the meeting to be sent the Zoom link.
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Thursday, September 9
TGS Board Meeting (Board Meetings)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Zoom meeting? TBD
All Board meetings are open to TGS members. |
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Monday, September 13
DNA/ Genetic Genealogy Special Interest Group (DNA Genealogy Interest Group)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Virtual Meeting - Online with Zoom? To be determined
Discussion Topic: To be announced
Learn how to utilize DNA testing as part of your genealogy research toolkit. Come to learn, get your questions answered, and share your DNA testing experiences with others. Open to the members of the public, if they have completed DNA testing.
Led by Marty Flanagan. Contact Marty at least 2 days ahead to be invited to attend. marty.flanagan3@gmail.com |
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Thursday, September 16
Monthly Program (Monthly Programs)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Virtual program via Zoom
Presenter and Program Topic: We're working on it! - To be announced soon.
Monthly Programs, featuring local speakers on topics of genealogical and historical interest. Programs are free, and open to the Public. No registration required.
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