Classes - St. Louis Genealogical Society

Winter–Spring 2020

All classes are held at the St. Louis Genealogical Society Office. Click here for a Google Map to the StLGS office.

Pre-registration is always necessary, as classes will be cancelled if minimum numbers aren’t met.

Either call 314-647-8547 or fill out the mail-in registration, if you are a member and wish to sign up for one of the free classes. If you are not a member, please fill out the mail-in registration form and return it with your tuition fee. There is no online registration for classes.

Click here for a PDF of the class schedule to mail in the registration.

Beginning RootsMagic (PC)	Instructor: Ted Steele
Date: 25 January 2020	Day: Saturday
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.	Session: 1
Class Info.: Learn to create a RootsMagic database, add ancestors with sources and notes, and enter places consistently. Explore the various “data views” and see how to generate reports.
Class size: 7–25 students
Cost: Free for StLGS members; $30 for non-members

Intermediate RootsMagic (PC)	Instructor: Ted Steele
Date: 8 February 2020	Day: Saturday
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.	Session: 1
Class Info.: This class is for genealogists who already own and are familiar with the basic operations of RootsMagic and/or have taken the beginning RootsMagic class. Learn to correct errors, unlink people, merge people or places, search by fact type, and create reports.
Class size: 7–25 students
Cost: Free for StLGS members; $30 for non-members

Foundations of Genealogy, Part I	Instructor: Ilene Murray
Date: 15 February 2020	Day: Saturday
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.	Session: 1
Class Info.: Whether you are just beginning or you have been working on your family history for years, sometimes you need to rethink your strategies. We’ll look at some ways to get organized and stay that way, review basic rules of genealogy and the importance of citing sources, and see how timelines can help guide your research.
Class size: 7–25 students
Cost: Free for StLGS members; $30 for non-members

Foundations of Genealogy, Part II	Instructor: Ilene Murray
Date: 22 February 2020	Day: Saturday
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.	Session: 1
Class Info.: (This class is a follow-up to the first session, and, if possible, you are encouraged to sign up for both.) Most genealogists begin with census research, but then what? We’ll look more closely at how to analyze those census records, how to get the most from vital records, and repositories and Internet sites that can help you find what you need to do better research.
Class size: 7–25 students
Cost: Free for StLGS members; $30 for non-members

Legacy Family Tree 101 (PC)	Instructor: Cathy Amen
Date: 21 March 2020	Day: Saturday
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.	Session: 1
Class Info.: This course is designed for beginners or those relatively new to Legacy Family Tree. Course content includes understanding the toolbar and personal options, documenting sources, data entry, simple reports, and tips and tricks. Class time will allow for general questions and answers.
Class size: 7–25 students
Cost: Free for StLGS members; $30 for non-members

Intermediate Irish Research	Instructors: Carol Hemmersmeier and Kay Weber
Date: 28 March 2020	Day: Saturday
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.	Session: 1
Class Info.: So what if most of the Irish census records have been destroyed? There are many records available to help you find that coveted townland as well as additional facts about your ancestors. (Please note: This class is intended for those who have done their American research and are ready to begin researching records in Ireland.)
Class size: 7–25 students
Cost: Free for StLGS members; $30 for non-members

The Irish in Missouri	Instructor: Carol Hemmersmeier and Kay Weber
Date: 18 April 2020	Day: Saturday
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.	Session: 1
Class Info.: Your ancestors came to Missouri from ireland. How did they live? Where did they live? How did they influence the culture of the state? Find out the answers to these and many more questions!
Class size: 7–25 students
Cost: Free for StLGS members; $30 for non-members

Getting the Most from Newspapers.com	Instructor: Viki Fagyal
Date: 25 April 2020	Day: Saturday
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.	Session: 1
Class Info.: Learn to search this popular website more successfully. Class includes a demonstration and hands-on activity. *Please note: You need a current subscription logon (user name/password) OR an active St. Louis County library card with you.*
Class size: 7–25 students
Cost: Free for StLGS members; $30 for non-members

Using Reunion (Mac)	Instructor: Bob Goode
Date: 16 May 2020	Day: Saturday
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.	Session: 1
Class Info.: New users will get an overview of this popular genealogy program for the Mac. If you have an older version, learn about the features in version 12. Bring your Mac laptop for hands-on practice, if you have Reunion 12.
Class size: 7–25 students
Cost: Free for StLGS members; $30 for non-members

Track Your Ancestors through Time: U.S. Census Records	Instructor: Laura Mackinson
Date: 6 June 2020	Day: Saturday
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.	Session: 1
Class Info.: U.S. census records are a great starting point for tracing family history. You can locate your ancestors in a particular place and time from 1790 to 1940. Learn about different types of census records, the data they provide, where to find them, and how to search them.
Class size: 7–25 students
Cost: Free for StLGS members; $30 for non-members

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