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.
When: Jun 5, 2021, Saturday, 10:30 AM Central Daylight Savings Time (US and Canada) with Tasha Jackson.
Register in advance for this meeting.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Czech Research
Learn or review your research for Czech ancestors by Tasha Jackson. 1:30pm DST via virtual June 5, 2021.
$6.50 members or $16.00 non-members
Italian Research
Thursday, June 3rd, 6:30pm DST. Attend a virtual class to learn about researching your Italian ancestors instructed by Kathy Foggia.
$6.50 member or $16.00 non-member
Grant Received
Thank You to the Iowa Arts Council for providing Emergency Relief funding to the Iowa Genealogical Society.
Learn FamilySearch
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
Iowa Marriage Records
V
iew 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.
Genealogical Name Tag
Let others know your family
A Genealogy Name Tag from IGS is a unique conversation starter. Your genealogy at a glance that can be worn with any clothing. Black letters on a white plastic badge (2 1/8 x 3 3/8) with a pin clasp on the back. Font size appropriate for space on badge.