Using City and County Directories Larry Franke, Reference Librarian, St. Louis County Library History & Genealogy Dept. City directories contain more information than just names and addresses. Discover how to find and research directories in print, on microfilm and digitally.
Using Compgen (genealogy.net) Effectively Carol Whitton, CG Much new information has recently been added to important websites. Have you tried using Compgen’s GOV, DigiBib, OFBs, Regional or other parts? Are you confused or avoiding the German language? Obtain more information on what’s where and how to use it effectively!
Pam Sayre, Ann Fleming, Local St. Louis Speakers For specifics go to Family History Conference
Post Famine Emigration From Ireland Gabrielle Woeltje The famine years did not see the greatest emigration from Ireland. It was the post famine years that had the highest number of emigrants from Ireland.
The Homefront V-Mail to Email Mike Venso, Museum Curator for St. Louis County Parks & Recreation This talk explores the evolution of the homefront experience in the Saint Louis region from WWII till today.
Don’t Forget Their House! Researching the Homes of our Ancestors LaDonna Garner The homes of our ancestors are often disregarded in family stories. With a little footwork, the homes of the past can be brought forward and placed within the family tree.
Exploring German Records in the Ancestry Library Edition database Scott Holl, Manager, St. Louis County Library, History and Genealogy Department Ancestry has become an important tool for German genealogical research. The speaker will give an overview of available databases and offer tips for searching them.
Rooting Through Regional Periodicals Jake Eubanks Assistant Manager, St. Louis County Library History & Genealogy Department Regional periodicals are among the most under-utilized resources held by genealogical libraries. Three case studies will explore how local newspapers and genealogical society publications can be used in chorus with the census, military, land and other local records to […]
Irish Research in the US Carol Hemmersmeier, Kay Weber You have to start here before you can get there. Irish research starts here at home.
DNA Speaker: Diahan Southard For additional detail go to Speaker Series
