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.
 
A genealogy Help Session is scheduled for 10 AM CDT, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at the Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa.
 
Fillable Genealogy Charts and Forms 
 (To use the fillable function, right click on the form and choose "Save link as" or "Save target as."  After you've saved the file to a location on your computer you can open it with a pdf reader (such as Adobe Reader, FoxIt Reader) and fill in the form.  Or, you can print the form and fill it in by hand.)
 

       Ancestral Chart

      Family Group Sheet

      Research Log

      Combined forms

    

 

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.
 
Recording of a presentation given for the Iowa Genealogical Society on research in Story County, Iowa.
 
 
 
 
 
 


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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
September 9
"Rosie The Riveters Of Iowa"
Presenter: Linda Betsinger McCann This program is co-sponsored by the Ames Public Library.   Come learn more about Iowa's own women who went to work ...
September 18
Using Google Tools for Genealogical Research
Presenter: Mary J. Lohr   Google is much more than a search engine!  This presentation will describe some of the other Google tools and applcations ...
October 14
SCGS Monthly Meeting
We'll start with a short business meeting at the Ames Public Library and then walk the half block to tour the newly renovated Ames History ...
October 16
"Useful But Lesser Known Websites for Genealogical Research"
Presenter: Gwenna Jacobson   You're likely familiar with FamilySearch, Ancestry, FindAGrave and other well know genealogical websites. But are you aware there are a plethora ...
January 13
"Genetic Testing in Genealogy"
Presenter, Dr. Naomi Meeks, MD   This presentation will feature a review of genetics, a discussion of genetic testing for genealogy technology, an understanding of ...