Story County Genealogical Society
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Story County Genealogical Society
Story County, Iowa, USA
Helping You Connect With Your Heritage
Our Mission:  To help you connect with your heritage and to research your ancestry.
 
 
 
 
In person meetings have resumed at the Ames Public Library. These will be hybrid meetings (in person and also via Zoom).  More information is available under the Events page.
 
"Rebel Women" videorecording of Dr. Alissa Stoehr's presentation on January 9 (availlable for a limited time).
Handout  (ncludes clickable links to resources)
 
Membership:
We invite you to join our Society.  Members have access to surname listing, Members' section of the website, newsletter, and more!  Join or renew
 
Story County Research:
If you're reseaching ancestors in Story County, Iowa this page at the FamilySearch Research Wiki will be helpful.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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The Story County Genealogical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and donations are tax deductible to the extent of the law.
Financial contributions are used to purchase genealogy materials which are housed at the Ames Public Library, provide programs and speakers at our regular meetings and Genealogy Plus!, and fund education programs.  Your donation helps us to continue providing quality educational genealogy. programs and offerings.
                                                                                   
 
 

The Story County Genealogical Society, a charter member of the Iowa Genealogical Society, was formed in 1968 in central Iowa.  Membership is open to all persons interested in genealogical, biographical, and historical research.

Upcoming Events
April 10
DAR and Beyond….almost everything you need to know
Presenter: Susan Harris   Learn about the Daughters of the American Revolution and what it and other lineage societies have to offer.  
April 19
Get to Know the Danish Museum in Elk Horn, Iowa
Presenter: Amanda Skellenger   Hear is an opportunity to learn about the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn, Iowa--  what resources they have and ...
May 8
Black Trailblazers
Presenters: Ames History Museum Staff   Learn about the significant contributions to the Ames area of prominent people of color.
May 17
Trip to Iowa State Historical Society in Des Moines, Iowa
Tour of State Historical Society of Iowa (SHSI) Attachment has information about the Library.