Want to improve your use of FamilySearch.org? IGS is offering monthly classes that follow the book: Unofficial Guide to FamilySearch.org: How to Find Your Family History on the World’s Largest Free Genealogy Website Revised Edition. You may purchase the book on smile.amazon.com if you wish a copy for reference. It is not required for the class but is the foundation for the class. Each month a new chapter from the book will be taught/discussed. Continue reading
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Beginning Genealogy
Your ancestors are waiting for you to find them… Learn how to get started with a free class by the Iowa Genealogical Society located in Des Moines, IA.
You are invited to a Beginning Genealogy class via Zoom meeting.
When: Jan 7, 2021 6:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kcuirqzstHtK6TsEwlMHw8ZI1toYGIRgH
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
German Interest Group
We will have meetings, with members by Zoom in January and February. Meeting information.
Iowa Marriage Records
View this short presentation on Iowa Marriage Records at both the state and county level in Iowa by clicking on Iowa Marriage Records.
Ancestry Library Edition
IGS has received a donation to add Ancestry Library Edition for patron use. It is now available on the patron computers.
Ancestry Library Edition, the largest online family history resource available, provides unprecedented access to family history via documents that record the lineage of individuals from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and more. It brings the world’s most popular consumer online family history resource to the IGS Library.