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Sunday, September 20, 2009 STLGS October Speaker SeriesOn Saturday, October 24, 2009The St. Louis Genealogical Society presents: Virginia: The Old Dominion State Speaker: Barbara Vines Little, CG Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 pm Where: Viking Conference Center Sunset Hills, Missouri 10709 Watson Road, St. Louis, MO 63127 Cost: $45 STLGS Members: $55 non-member this cost includes lunch Register: Mail check to St. Louis Louis Genealogical Society 4 Sunnen Drive Ste.140 St. Louis, MO 63143 or register at the website www.stlgs.org Southern and Midwestern family roots often to back to early Virginia families. Some families arrived in the 1600s, some immigrated before the American Revolution, and other arrived just in time for the Civil War. Virginia research is the core for those who later lived in West Virginia, Kentucky, North Caroline, Tennessee, AND Missouri. Join us to learn more about researching your family history. Barbara Vines Little, CG is a nationally known Certified Genealogist, an expert on Virginia research, and editor of the Magazine of Virginia Genealogy and will provide the following lectures: County Records: The Nuts and Bolts of Virginia Research Patents and Grants: Virginia's Land Records Virginia's Tax Records: A Gold Min of Information Virginia's Military Records: Colonial Militia through the Civil War Labels: Seminar in St. Louis posted by Sue @ 4:39 PM 0 commentsFriday, June 5, 2009 Google Your Family TreeAugust 15, 2009 A one-day seminar given by Daniel M. Lynch to demonstrate the effective use of search engines with an emphasis on Google. Topics will be: Basic facts about using search engines; Special symbols for effective filtering; Search strategies; Conducting queries for names and places; Search Google BooksLocation: Viking Conference Center St. Louis MO Sponsored by: St. Louis Genealogical Society Fees: $45 members $55 non-members Fee includes lunch Fees increase by $10.00 after August 1 Register online at www.stlgs.org or call 314-647-8547 or mail St. Louis Genealogical Society, 4 Sunnen Drive Suite 140 St. Louis, MO 63143 Labels: genealogy, Seminar in St. Louis posted by Sue @ 3:28 PM 0 commentsTuesday, May 26, 2009 Missouri River Communities Network Big Canoe River Float Saturday, June 20, 2009.Join the Missouri River Communities Network for an exclusive opportunity to canoe the Missouri River while learning about its natural and historical beauty. On this 9.5 mile stretch between Huntsdale and Easley, participants will be able to float past the Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area and take a break on California Island. This float features a live animal demonstration along with presentations by experts on river history and ecology. Presentations by:
Before launching there will be shuttle service, lunch (provided by local farmers), and a safety meeting. After the adventure there will be live music with lots of prizes. This float is sanctioned and insured by the United States Canoe Association. Come out with us for a day of fun and reconnect with your natural heritage. Registration Form and Payment must be received by Friday, June 16 at 5:00 PM. Payment can be made by cash, check, or via Pay Pal. For more information about this event, contact Billy Polansky: posted by The State Historical Society of Missouri @ 11:22 AM 0 commentsTuesday, May 19, 2009 ALMS HOUSE CEMETERY MONUMENT DEDICATIONCome by and be a part of the activities on Memorial Day weekendALMS HOUSE CEMETERY MONUMENT DEDICATION 10 a.m., Saturday, May 23, 2009 Location- County Farm Road and 14th Street West - 1 block behind the nursing home Followed by an Open House at the Barry County Genealogical & Historical Societies Bayless/Salyer House Open: 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Location: 9th & Townsend St. west of the post office, Cassville Special event schedule: 10:00 a.m.: gather at the Almshouse Cemetery Master of Ceremonies Jay Trace will introduce special guests: Mark Miles: Director of the Missouri State Historic Preservation Office will share a few experiences and knowledge about abandoned cemeteries and laws pertaining to all cemeteries. Elma Jackson: widow of J. Leon Jackson who, along with his family, purchased the cemetery and surrounding land in the 1970s. The family subsequently cleaned and fenced it and attempted to deed it to the county. Tim Smith: Boy Scout leader, will acknowledge the boy scouts and leaders. Dedication by Eagle Scout Brant Vaught honoring his late mother; a special display at the 1879 home of John M. Bayless will be presented. Hopefully, a deed will be presented to the Boy Scouts for the future care and maintenance of the Almshouse Cemetery. Close with the Boy Scouts motto. An open house at the Bayless/Salyer House will follow. Those who were involved with the purchase of the Bayless/Salyer House and the beginning of the restoration will be honored. posted by The State Historical Society of Missouri @ 1:32 PM 0 commentsWednesday, May 6, 2009 Call for Directory UpdatesThe State Historical Society of Missouri invites historical and genealogical societies, museums, and preservation groups to submit and/or update contact information for the Society’s online Directory of Local Historical Societies, Museums, and Genealogical Societies. Please include the organization’s physical address, mailing address, phone number, and, if applicable, web address and e-mail. Please send your organization’s information to Kimberly Harper by postal mail or by e-mail: harperk@umsystem.edu.
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