Story County Genealogical Society
Logo design by Karen Pattee David
Story County Genealogical Society
Story County, Iowa, USA
Helping You Connect With Your Heritage
Filter by Category:  
Timeframe:
Search:   For:    Search  Clear Search
Listings Per Page: 

Records: 1 to 3 of 3


Monday, February 9
"RootsTech Overview"  (SCGS Meeting)
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Via Zoom Only
Presenters:  Annette Anderegg 
 
Join us for a preview, overview and review of RootsTech Conferences.
 


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.


Wednesday, April 15
"The Disappearance of German-Americans"  (Genealogy Plus!)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa, and via Zoom
Presenter: Dr. Jeremy Best
 
During the 1800s, nearly 6 million Germans immigrated to the United States. Many of them settled in Iowa and lively German-speaking communities emerged in every county of the state, proudly declaring their heritage. Where did they go? Dr. Jeremy Best will offer a presentation explaining why so many Iowans' German ancestors "disappeared."