PRESENTATION TOPIC:  Using Newspapers in Genealogy Research

 

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

 

Participation 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 receive a link to the meeting. 

 

 

 

Discussion Topic:  Write a DNA report for your family story

 

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

 

All Board meetings are open to TGS members.

A New Class for 2021!

 

 

This will be a 1/2 day class, led by Marty Flanagan. Attendees may participate the class in person at the TGS Library, or join us online with Zoom.  Pre-registration is required.   Class registration fee:  $25 for current TGS members, $30 for non-members.

 

Click here to register online or to download and  print your registration form and mail it with your payment.  

 

Discussion Topic:  Writing up research reports & sharing results

 

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

 

 

Presenter and Program Topic:  Finding Family Stories in the Strangest Places, presented by Sandra Kassebaum.

 

 

 

 

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

 

Participation 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 receive a link to the meeting. 

 

 

 

All Board meetings are open to TGS members.

Presenter and Program Topic  Topeka's Hidden History Goldmine: The Topeka Genealogical Society Library.  Presented by Barb LaClair

 

Join us to learn about one of the best-kept secrets in Topeka - the Topeka Genealogical Society Library! Located at 2717 SE Indiana Avenue in Topeka, this facility is overflowing with treasures just waiting to be found. A strong local history collection, original courthouse books and records, Columbian Title Abstract records, City Directories, school yearbooks, cemetery records, indexes and finding aids to make your search easier are just some of the things you will find here. In addition to local resources, the broad library collection includes genealogical research materials pertaining to nearly all U.S. States. The library is open to the public and welcomes visitors. Discover your family history at the Topeka Genealogical Society Library! 

 

Monthly Programs, featuring local speakers on topics of genealogical and historical interest. Programs are free, and open to the Public. No registration required. 

 

NOTE THE DATE & TIME CHANGE!  

 

Discussion Topic:  Surprise Topic!

 

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

 

Discussion Topic:  Breakout rooms for solving brick wall problems

 

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

 

 

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

 

Participation 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 receive a link to the meeting. 

 

 

 

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

 

All Board meetings are open to TGS members.

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. 

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

Participation 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 receive a link to the meeting. 

 

 

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

 

All Board meetings are open to TGS members.

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

 

 

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

 

Participation 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 receive a link to the meeting. 

 

 

 

All Board meetings are open to TGS members.

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

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