Welcome to the Johnson County (Kansas) Genealogical Society
Are you curious about your ancestors? Have you ever wondered where your family came from and what their lives were like? We are here to help you embark on a journey of discovery!
Here's what you'll find on our website:
- Events and Meetings: Join us for informative lectures, workshops, and social gatherings, where you can connect with other genealogists and share your research experiences while learning. For focused learning, join our Special Interest Groups.
- Membership: Become a member of our society to gain discounts on seminars, a monthly newsletter, the Zoom link for monthly meetings, and a network of experienced researchers who can assist you on your journey.
- Forms & Flyers: Explore our collection of online research forms and helpful guides to get you started on your genealogical research. We also offer a link to multiple free databases for researching genealogy offered by JoCo Library.
We invite you to delve into the fascinating world of genealogy! Together, let's unlock the stories of our ancestors and build a lasting legacy for generations to come.
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April 26 Monthly Meeting
Our next Monthly Meeting is scheduled for Saturday April 26 at 10 AM in the Carmack Room at the Central Resource Library, and will feature the topic:
The WPA: Best Kept Secret in Genealogy
Presented by Heather Jenkins
The Great Depression was one of the darkest times in United States history. The Works Progress Administration (also known as Works Projects Administration) (WPA) was part of President Roosevelt’s New Deal to help get Americans back to work. The WPA included projects like the Historical Records Survey that can help any genealogist with their research. This class will discuss the projects of the WPA and how a researcher can learn if their ancestor was part of the WPA.
This JCGS meeting is free, and is open to the public.
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Memory Lab Updates
For the most current information on the Memory Lab, please click on the Memory Lab menu tab in the blue column on the left.
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.
If you would like to sign up for an appointment please use the appropriate button below to view the available appointment times and make a reservation. If you would prefer to not use SignUpGenius, you may also email libraryvols@jcgsks.org with your requested date and time.
Basic Genealogy sessions are available most Tuesday mornings. Sessions are in-person at the Central Resource Library unless Zoom is requested.
This is not for brick wall or advanced research help.
DNA & Genetic Genealogy sessions are available most Friday mornings.
