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Jefferson County Genealogical Society

Jefferson County, Missouri

 

JEFFERSON COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY


Last Updated: Wednesday, 30-Sep-2009 08:17:23 MDT

 


 

 

 

Come Join Us at the Family History Fair!

 

Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 17, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

The Fair is co-sponsored by the

Jefferson County Genealogical Society

&

Jefferson County Library

 

The free event will take place at the Jefferson County Library,

5680 State Road PP, High Ridge, MO 63049

 

Presentations on the agenda will include:

Introduction to Genealogy, presented by Ken Bunselmeyer   ----   10 a.m.

            Southern Research, presented by Mindy Hudson        ---10 a.m.

 

Colonial Research, presented by Dan Vornberg   ---    11:30 a.m.

Genealogy/History Trivia  (including prizes) ---       11:30 a.m.

 

Inter-Library Loan and Latter Day Saints Rental, by Christine Merseal  ----   1 p.m.

 Good Mourning! Customs of Death and Mourning in the Victorian Era  --- 1 p.m.

presented by Edna Dieterle

 

Archived Records at the National Personnel Records Center ---  2:30 p.m.

presented by Bryan McGraw, Assistant Director, Archival Programs

 

● Also present will be genealogical and historical organizations from around the area.

 

● Access the library’s online databases such as Ancestry, Heritage Quest & Footnote for free.

 

● If you attend the fair, and wish to join the Jefferson Co. Genealogical Society for $12. You will receive a free copy of Family Tree Maker v. 16, a $20.00 value.

 

● Attendees have a chance to win door prizes throughout the day. The grand prize for the Family History Fair will be free admission to the St. Louis Genealogical Society Fair on May 15, 2010, a $65.00 value. Both the St. Louis and the Jefferson County Family History Fair are wonderful learning events.

 

Registration is not required. However, lecture space is limited so arrive early to sign up for the presentations on the day of the event.

For more information contact Christine Merseal at 636-677-8186.

 

Additional Information:

*The Jefferson County Library phone # is 636-677-8186

*There is a café in the library lobby, where individuals may purchase a lunch or snack item(s).

*Vendors attending:

  Arnold Historical Society

  DAR

  Fenton Historical Society

  Hearthstone Legacy Publications

  National Personnel Records Center

  St. Louis Genealogical Society

  St. Louis Public Library

 

 

 



Jefferson County Genealogical Society Contacts


Charlie Nahlik


Ken Bunselmeyer


 

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