Story County Genealogical Society
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Story County Genealogical Society
Story County, Iowa, USA
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Wednesday, February 18
"Comparison of the Big Four Genealogy Websites"  (Genealogy Plus!)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa, and via Zoom
Presenter: Jim Anderegg
 
Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, FindMyPast.com, and MyHeritage.com are collectively known as the "Big Four" in genealogy research.   Which one is best for your needs?  This presenation will address the strengths (and challenges) of each database.


Monday, March 9
Exploring Historic Newspaper Websites  (SCGS Meeting)
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Via Zoom Only
Presenter:  Mary Lohr 
 
An introduction to two valuable free genealogy resources: TheAncestorHunt.com and the Chronicling America website, chroniclingamerica.loc.gov, from the Library of Congress. Her talk will focus on how these sites can be used to find historical newspapers, helping researchers uncover articles, notices, and stories that add depth and context to family history.