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It’s Time to Write Your Family History!
Free Conference and Used Book Sale
April 13, 2024 – 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. – Midwest Genealogy Center, 
3440 S Lee's Summit Road, Independence, MO 64055.
Co-sponsored by the Missouri State Genealogical Association.
REGISTRATION is REQUIRED!  No cost to attend, but registration mandatory.  Click to Register
  •  9:00-9:30         Preparing to Write--Organizing Your Research  (Bill Eddleman)
  •  9:30-10:00       Structuring a Family History    (Eddleman) 
    •  Break and Book Sale 
  • 10:15-10:45     Writing Mechanics     (Eddleman)
  • 10:45-11:15     Writing Focus (the stories)   (Eddleman)
  • 11:30-12:00     Publishing - Kyndall Tiller, Story Center Publication Manager 
    • 12:00-2:00      Book Sale
     Family historians spend years researching their ancestry, yet often fail to write about their findings. This workshop will give attendees that “push” to start and offer suggestions for writing their family’s story. Included will be suggestions for organizing research to facilitate writing, different ways to structure a family history, hints on effective writing, ideas for focusing your writing to increase reader interest, and suggestions on publishing the final product. Be sure to bring either a laptop or notebook and pen for some short writing exercises. 
     A special treat in association with the session will be a sale of used genealogical and historical books hosted by MoSGA. Browse the books during breaks in the workshop or stay afterward to find those books you might have been seeking!
 

 
Mission Statement:  
Dedicated to enhancing the knowledge of its members and the public in the study of family history, genealogical records and the principles of sound genealogical research.
 
 
MEMBERSHIP IN MoSGA:
When you join MoSGA, you will receive four issues each year of our excellent Journal.  Each issue includes genealogical records, historical research,  suggestions for enhancing your personal research, book reviews and much more! Members can submit surnames for our Surname database.
Current members, when logged into Members Only section, can access:
  • All past issues of our Journal 
  • Genealogy Resource Guide, prepared by MoSGA past President Bill Eddleman
  • 4-generation pedigree charts, including an index of 26,000 names
To Join, Click here
 
PLEASE NOTE:  The monthly Show Me Newsletter was discontinued in the Fall of 2020. Time sensitive material is now posted on our website, our Facebook page and through emails to members.

MISSOURI FIRST FAMILIES  

 
 
NEW: We now offer certificates for War of 1812 service.
 
The Missouri State Genealogical Association takes pride in offering the Missouri First Families program to honor early Missouri families. Categories include: Territorial, War of 1812, Pioneer, and Civil War.
 
 
 
RESOURCE GUIDE  $3 plus postage  
This 4-page Resource Guide on heavy, coated paper, is a favorite of researchers as it provides an extensive list of resources for Missouri as well as state and national, all in one quick guide.  To purchase online, click the image at right.
Current members can access this Resource Guide, at no cost, by going to the Members Login link, at left. This makes it easy to click the "active links".
 
DIRECTORY OF HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETIES IN MISSOURI - This list is maintained by the State Historical Society of Missouri  https://shsmo.org/local-societies/directory
 
SURNAME DATABASES - Click here
MoSGA has surname databases for researching your families. These are not limited to Missouri families.   
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: 
On August 5, 2023, during the Annual Meeting in Columbia, elections were confirmed for board members whose term covers the years 2023-2025. For the updated Board of Directors and Committee chairs list,  CLICK HERE
 
While MoSGA is providing these lists of members who wish to do research or conduct workshops, MoSGA does not endorse these researchers/speakers and assumes no responsibility for their work. Anyone hiring a researcher or speaker should check their qualifications and references and should have a clear idea of fees charged before any work begins.  A list of possible questions and things you should consider is available by clicking here.
 
 

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Website Information

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MAILING ADDRESS:   MoSGA,  P.O. Box 833, Columbia, MO 65205-0833

 

 


Upcoming Events
Saturday, Apr. 13th
MoSGA at Midwest Genealogy Center
Saturday, Aug. 3rd
MoSGA Annual Conference