Johnson County Genealogical Society
Johnson County
Genealogical Society
and Library, Inc.
Nelson family
Keeping the Memories of Family History Alive.

JCGS 2025 Annual Membership Dues Renewal Reminder

As we approach the new year, we’d like to remind you that it’s time to renew your membership with the Johnson County Genealogy Society.
We offer the following convenient renewal options:
  1. Online: We encourage you to renew quickly and securely on our website at jcgsks.org and pay using a credit card or PayPal.  Here is a PDF with step-by-step instructions for renewing on this web page. 


     
  2. In Person: Join us at the January Monthly Meeting on Saturday, January 25, where you can renew with a credit card, cash, or check.
     
  3. Mail a check to:
JCGS
PO Box 12666
Overland Park, KS 66282
 
Your continued support helps us further our mission of promoting genealogy and family history research in our community. Thank you for being a valued member!
 
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at info@jcgsks.org
 
 
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January 2025 Monthly Meeting

We do not meet in December. Our next Monthly Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10 AM in the Carmack Room at the Central Resource Library, and will feature the topic:
 
Meet Tom Pendergast
 
Speaker: Bill Nicks of History KC
 
Bill Nicks will present his first-person historical portrait of Tom Pendergast, a legendary Kansas City political figure from the 1920s and 30s. 
 
 
This JCGS meeting is free and 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.
 
 
 

 

 
 

Upcoming Events
Legacy Family Tree Users Group
Saturday, Dec. 14th
9:00 am to 12:00 am
Online via Zoom
Irish Research Group
Wednesday, Dec. 18th
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
NO MEETING IN DEC - RESUME IN JAN. Central Resource Library, Conference Room 20
Board Meeting
Monday, Dec. 23rd
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
NO MEETING IN DEC-RESUME IN JANUARY . Online via Zoom

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If you are a current member or are joining JCGS you will automatically receive the email notices and do not have to sign up here. This sign up is for visitors to our website.
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Need Help?
You may contact us at any time for help using the website. info@jcgsks.org
JCGS web team