In this program, members of the Topeka Genealogical Society will share breakthroughs that they have experienced in their family history resarch, and provide tips to help you break through your Brick Walls.

 

Program is free, and open to the Public.  No registration required.

Learn about lineage societies, their membership eligibility criteria, and how to apply.

 

This workshop will include representatives of local chapters of various lineage societies, available to answer your questions.  So far, the following groups have agreed to participate:  Mayflower Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of American Colonists, War of 1812 , and Sons of the American Revolution.  Additional groups are being invited.

 

There is no fee for this workshop, but pre-registration is requested.  Click here to register online.

If you haven’t heard Superintendent, Lisa Sandmeyer, speak about the “buried treasure” hidden in the Historic Topeka Cemetery, you are in for a lovely treat! Lisa will provide instructions for using the 160 years of burial records located at the cemetery and offer search tips for using the website database and smartphone GPS grave locator. Her vast knowledge of interesting tidbits of Topeka history will bring the residents of the cemetery “to life.” The program will be held in the comfort of the cemetery office building which was the former home of the cemetery founder, Dr. Franklin Crane. The evening will include refreshments, social time, and an opportunity to enjoy a self-guided stroll on the grounds at sunset. The office is most easily accessed off of SE 10 th Street by turning south at the first gate into the cemetery, located immediately east of Lafayette Street. Please join us!

 

All Board meetings are open to TGS members.

October is National Family History Month , and we are celebrating with an Open House!  

 

Stop by any time between 1 and 4pm to look around in the Library, talk with TGS members and experienced genealogists, and learn more about what we have to offer.  

 

Bring your friends!  The more, the merrier!

The October program will be on using DNA clustering techniques. 

 

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. Come if you have had your DNA tested, and are not sure what to do with the results. This group includes the former Beginner and Intermediate DNA SIGs.

 

Open to the members of the public, if they have completed DNA testing.

 

Led by Marty Flanagan

In this program, Nick Xidis will present his research on the downtown Topeka building currently occupied by Hazel Hill Chocolates, and its possible resident ghost.

 

Program is free, and open to the Public.  No registration required.

Would you like to know more about your family history, but don't know where to start?  Maybe you have a little information from your family, or have done a few searches on Ancestry, but don't know where to go next?

 

This introductory-level class is for those who are thinking about researching family history, or just getting started.  We will cover basic tools and methods, organizing your information, knowing which sources are credible, and basic sources such as censuses, vital records and courthouse records.

 

Class will be led by Barb LaClair.

 

 

 

 

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. Come if you have had your DNA tested, and are not sure what to do with the results. This group includes the former Beginner and Intermediate DNA SIGs.

 

Open to the members of the public, if they have completed DNA testing.

 

Led by Marty Flanagan

 

All Board meetings are open to TGS members.

 

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. Come if you have had your DNA tested, and are not sure what to do with the results. This group includes the former Beginner and Intermediate DNA SIGs.

 

Open to the members of the public, if they have completed DNA testing.

 

Led by Marty Flanagan

 

All Board meetings are open to TGS members.