Exciting events are coming up at TSGS! Find more details below.
“Brick Walls A to Z”
Date: October 14, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. CT
Location: In-Person Only (Willard Library, 2nd Floor)
About: We will learn tips for each letter of the alphabet to help us break down our brick walls. Perfect for seasoned researchers and also beginners. This event will be at Willard Library, 2nd floor. There will not be a Zoom link for this program, but it will be available on our website the next day for members only. There is a 15 page handout with room to take notes. After the presentation, we will be helping with research questions until 8 p.m. If you’re not a member please go to the “Become a Member” page. You can join us for only $20 for the entire year and get all the member benefits. We put each program on the members only page for 30 days after the live event.
Meet Michael John Neill of Genealogy Tip of the Day: I have researched my own genealogy since the early 1980s and my children’ s ancestry since shortly before their birth. These families cover most US states east of the Mississippi as well as Iowa, Nebraska, and Missouri–including Mayflower immigrants and mid-17th century Virginians. I have written on genealogical research topics since the late 1980s and have lectured nationally at a wide variety of local, regional, and national conferences and workshops. I also lead annual research trips to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City and the Allen County Public Library in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. In my non-genealogy life, I am a community college mathematics instructor and have a master’s degree in mathematics from Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois.
“Branching Out: Finding Your Civil War Servicemember’s Story”
Date: November 11, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. CT
Location: Zoom Only
About: When I first started studying history a decade ago, my roots hadn’t been traced very far. Sure, I knew my grandparents and a few great grandparents, but beyond that my knowledge was incredibly limited. Even so, through branching beyond limited family lore and censuses, I’ve been able to create a narrative about my Civil War ancestors that encompasses excellent soldiers, patriotic Kentuckians, Andersonville prisoners, United States Colored Troop (USCT) soldiers, and more. Throughout this presentation, I’ll share with you ways that you can further your knowledge of Civil War servicemembers through both primary and secondary sources, while also providing a few general tips on how to create a stellar biography about their life.
Meet Kassidy Cobb of History for the Ages (and TSGS’s IT Coordinator): With a Bachelor of Science in History/Creative Writing Minor (Liberty University, 2024) and a love for the past that inspires her to pursue her Masters in History (Liberty University, 2027), Kassidy is serious about sharing history in authentic and relatable ways. Even Mike Wolfe (star of American Pickers) called Kassidy “energetic” about history. Recognized by Congress, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, DAR, SAR, DUVCW, and countless others for her efforts to promote the past, Kassidy has found that history isn’t just a career–it’s a way of life.
25+ Free Genealogy Websites
Date: December 9, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. CT
Location: Willard Library (2nd Floor) & Zoom
Presenter: Brent Trout (Manager of St. Louis Library Genealogy)