Classes
Winter – Spring 2019
All classes are held at the St. Louis Genealogical Society Office except as noted. Click here for Google Map to 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.
Click here for a PDF of the class schedule to mail in the registration.
If you are not a member, please fill out the mail-in registration form. There is no online registration for classes.
| Intermediate Irish Research | Instructors: Carol Hemmersmeier and Kay Weber |
| Date: 23 March 2019 | 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 | |
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| Reading Handwritten German Church Records | Instructor: Carol Whitton, CG |
| Date: 7 April 2019 | Day: Sunday |
| Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Session: 1 |
| Class Info.: Learn the handwritten old German alphabet, as well as helpful tips and resources for reading and understanding church records. | |
| Class size: 7–25 students | |
| Cost: Free for StLGS members; $30 for non-members | |
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| Basics of Scandinavian Genealogy | Instructor: Karen Van Berkel |
| Date: 14 April 2019 | Day: Sunday |
| Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Session: 1 |
| Class Info.: Learn about patronymic naming systems, boundary histories, immigration patterns, research methods, language tips, sources, and more in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland. | |
| Class size: 7–25 students | |
| Cost: Free for StLGS members; $30 for non-members | |
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| Advanced Roots Magic (PC) | Instructor: Ted Steele |
| Date: 20 April 2019 | Day: Saturday |
| Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Session: 1 |
| Class Info.: This is an advanced class for genealogists who already own and who are familiar with the basic operations of RootsMagic, such as correcting errors, unlinking people, merging people or places, searching by fact type, and creating reports. | |
| Class size: 7–25 students | |
| Cost: Free for StLGS members; $30 for non-members | |
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| Legacy Family Tree 101 (PC Software Only) | Instructor: Cathy Amen |
| Date: 27 April 2019 | 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. 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 | |
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