April 27 General Meeting
Our next General Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, April 27 at 10 AM in the Carmack Room at the Central Resource Library, and will feature the topic:
Problem-Solving with DNA: Pathways and Roadblocks to Success
Presented by Patti Hobbs
DNA testing has given genealogists a unique tool to help identify ancestors. Understanding the principles of using DNA can set you on the path to success; but not problems can be solved. The genealogist encounters roadblocks. What are these barriers to success, and can they be overcome?
Patti Lee Hobbs, CG, who resides in Clever, Missouri, is a lifetime member of the Ozarks Genealogical Society. She considers herself blessed to have ancestors from many geographical locations leading to research in varied repositories. She serves on the editorial board for the
National Genealogical Society Quarterly and is a former trustee for both the Board for Certification of Genealogists and the BCG Education Fund. Patti is the coordinator for the week-long course “Genetics for Genealogists: Fundamentals of DNA” at the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR). Her two articles, “DNA Identifies a Father for Rachel Lee of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania," in March 2017, and "DNA Merges the Families of Stephen Stilwell of Dutchess County, New York; Cornwall, Upper Canada; and Coshocton County, Ohio," in March 2024 were published in the
National Genealogical Society Quarterly. She is a contributing author of
Advanced Genetic Genealogy: Techniques and Case Studies.
This JCGS meeting is free, and is open to the public.
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The Johnson County Library is now a FamilySearch Affiliate Library! What This means that when you come into any of the library’s 14 branches, you will have access to approximately 400 million images currently unavailablehe public outside of an affiliate library or a FamilySearch center.
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Upcoming Events
We have a wide variety of events happening every month at JCGS.
From Monthly Meetings to Special Interest Groups to Genealogy Treehouse Chats, we're sure you'll find something that may be of interest to you.
Need One-on-One Help?
JCGS volunteers are available Monday - Saturday from 9-5 at the Genealogy Desk at the Johnson County Central Resource Library for general questions. For those looking for a little extra help with either Basic Genealogy or DNA & Genetic Genealogy we also offer free one-on-one sessions that can be booked in advance.
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Basic Genealogy sessions are available most Tuesday mornings. This is not for brick wall or advanced research help.
DNA & Genetic Genealogy sessions are available most Friday mornings.