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Members Only Sessions

Posted on July 8, 2014 by admin

These member only sessions are a new focus of IGS. They will use a round-table

Members only

format, with moderators starting the evening’s discussion and attendees joining in with their suggestions and experiences. The first session will be Monday, July 14 2014, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the IGS library.

Members come join us as we discuss various methods of organizing genealogical information. Preregistration is appreciated. Member walk-ins are welcomed.

Memberships are available at the door or online.

IGS on the road……..and back again.

Posted on June 16, 2014 by admin

Monday and Tuesday, June 9 and 10, thirty-eight members of the Iowa Genealogical Society boarded a bus and traveled to the Midwest Genealogy Center in Independence, Missouri. They were met by six other Society members and enjoyed two days of uninterrupted genealogy research. Meals were catered to the MGC library and lodging was only a few miles away. Continue reading →

2014 Spring Tech Conference

Posted on April 15, 2014 by admin

What a great conference!

Dennis Allen presented information on Tribal Pages, MAC versus PC, Gensmarts and the inner workings of a computer. Dennis Davies presented information on the Cloud and Linda Greethurst showed us how to pluck, place and plot using Animap. A special thanks to Cris Nagla and others for providing afternoon treats.

The information provided was useful to any level of genealogical research skills; beginner to advanced. We were shown ways to collaborate with others on our family trees and research, easy ways to share photos via the Cloud and useful utilities of Gensmarts and Animap which can make us more efficient in our research.

A BIG thank you to our presenters for volunteering their time and knowledge with us!

Spring Tech Conference

Posted on March 3, 2014 by admin

Tech Conf 2014

The Spring Tech Conference is now available for registration, either online or by mail. The Denny’s will cover: Tribal Pages – Personal Website, Purchasing a New Computer or Tablet, Using the Cloud, and Useful Utilities – GenSmarts and Animap. Continue reading →

Special Interest Groups combine

Posted on January 2, 2014 by admin

The British/Welsh and Scots/Scots Irish Interest Groups have combined. They will meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month starting 9 Jan 2014 at the IGS library at 7 pm. The Irish Group will continue to meet on the 3rd Tuesday.

Cemetery Appreciation Month: May 2013

Posted on April 30, 2013 by admin

The State of Iowa Executive Department has issued the following proclamation:

WHEREAS, Iowas are aware of the need to preserve the rich heritage contained in Iowa’s Pioneer historical cemeteries, and

WHEREAS, this appreciation of their ancestors’ resting places, develops a sense of pride in their ancestors’ accomplishments and in their communities, and

WHEREAS, pride and respect for our pioneers leads to an interest in and concern for the future, it is with this thought in mind that we dedicate this month to the care of our Pioneer cemeteries:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, TERRY BRANSTAD, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF IOWA, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2013 as Cemetery Appreciation Month in Iowa.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have here unto subscribe my name and caused the Great Seal of the State of Iowa to be affixed.

Done at Des Moines this 8^th day of April in the year of our Lord two thousand thirteen,

TERRY BRANSTAD, GOVERNOR

Indexes tab added

Posted on April 22, 2013 by admin

A new indexes tab has been added to the main menu. Currently there are indexes for Ankeny area obituaries, Iowa Cemetery Locations and Camp Dodge records A – K. Check back for updates. Instructions for use are on the indexes page.

Catholic Records

Posted on January 7, 2013 by maryjlohr

Catholic Records

Sacramental records within the Roman Catholic church can have a wealth of information for your family. This class will talk about the contents of the records and teach you how to locate the records themselves, original or online. You’ll even get a “cheat sheet” of Latin terms to translate records not kept in English.

Saturday, February 16, 2013 1:30 PM-3:30 PM – Theresa Liewer inst

Open to the public – $5 IGS members / $10 non-members. 515-276-0287 igs@iowagenealogy.org

Held at IGS, 628 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines, Iowa

Maps

Posted on January 7, 2013 by maryjlohr

Maps

State, county and township or town lines changed as the population increased and migrated. This class covers the different kinds of maps that are available over the years, analyzing the information available on each type, and understanding the terminology of an area.

Saturday, January 12, 2013 1:30-3:30 PM – Linda Greethurst inst
Open to the public – $5 IGS members / $10 non-members.

515-276-0287 igs@iowagenealogy.org

Held at IGS, 628 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines, Iowa

Beginning Genealogy

Posted on January 7, 2013 by maryjlohr

Find out how easy it is to get started in this popular and fascinating pursuit. Your family has a story to tell. Learn the basics to begin your journey of discovery for your family history project. Open to the public – FREE, preregistration is required.

515-276-0287 igs@iowagenealogy.org
Held at IGS, 628 E Grand Ave., Des Moines, Iowa.

Saturday, January 12, 2013 10:30 AM-12:30 PM FREE – Linda Greethurst inst

Saturday, February 16 2013, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM FREE – Theresa Liewer inst

Saturday, March 9, 2013 10:30 AM-12:30 PM FREE – Kerry McGrath inst

Saturday, April 27, 2013 10:30 AM-12:30 PM FREE – Linda Greethurst inst

Saturday, May 18, 2013 10:30 AM-12:30 PM FREE

Saturday, May 18, 2013 1:30 PM-2:30 PM FREE

Saturday, June 22, 2013 10:30 AM-12:30 PM FREE – Linda Greethurst inst

Tuesday, July 30, 2013 6:00 PM-8:00 PM FREE

Saturday, Aug 24, 2013 10:30 AM-12:30 PM FREE

Saturday, Sept 21, 2013 10:30 AM-12:30 PM FREE

Saturday, Nov 16, 2013 10:30 AM-12:30 PM FREE