Using Excel for Genealogical Data Analysis (Workshop)
1:00 pm
On Zoom - at home on your computer
Presented by: Jeri Steele
Using Excel for Genealogical Data Analysis
Using Excel spreadsheets to compile and analyze genealogical data.
Jeri J. Steele has been actively working on her genealogy for over 40 years. She is a professional genealogist but doesn't currently take clients. Jeri is a Director At Large for the Kentucky Genealogical Society and a Past President of the Dallas Genealogical Society. She has spoken at numerous societies and national conferences on Genealogy and Technology. Her day job is Manager of Business and Quality Analysts for the Department of Aging and Disability for the State of Tennessee. Jeri also edits the videos for the Louisville Genealogical Society.
Martin F. Schmidt Research Library Trip (Research Trip)
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Kentucky Historical Society - Thomas D Clark Center 100 w. Broadway, Frankfort, KY 40601
Join us at 10:00 am at the Martin F. Schmidt Library in the Thomas D. Center or meet at the LDS Church at 9:00 am at 1000 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy and Linn Station Rd to carpool.
Please notify Nancy Roberson know if you plan to carpool - nroberson@twc.com
Martin F. Schmidt Research Library
If you’re digging for your family roots, researching your next book, or just beginning to discover Kentucky history, the Martin F. Schmidt Research Library has resources to help. Their holdings span all of Kentucky’s 120 counties and include published works; archival records such as manuscripts, photographs, maps, atlases; oral history interviews; and microfilm. search our collections online
ADMISSION: $8.00 - Included in the price of general admission to the Kentucky Historical Society or free with KHS membership.
The German SIG meets for one hour on the first Tuesday of every at 2:00 pm. We meet on Zoom and share and discuss German research tips and techniques. If you are interested in joining this group we welcome you to our meetings.
Jeffersontown Public Library (JCPL) Community Room 10635 Watterson Trail, Louisville, KY 40299
Discover Your Roots in a Day of Casual Genealogy Fun!
Join us for 6 hours of engaging genealogy activities designed for enthusiasts of all levels! Bring along your laptops, research projects, lunch, snacks, questions, and ideas, and let us explore our heritage together.
Flexible Schedule: Come and go as you like.
Research Together: Share discoveries, tips, and ideas with fellow enthusiasts in a laid-back environment!
Exclusive Access: Take advantage of the library's Ancestry Library Edition, providing full access to U.S. and world records to enhance your research.
Do not miss this opportunity to dive into genealogy, meet fellow genealogy buffs, and discover new stories from the past.
Presented by: The Program and Membership Committees
SAVE THE DATE: Bring a special project, a story about a family member, or a family recipe. Please let me know how many will need display space and how much. Just email Betty Graham at: BG40245@Yahoo.com
Looking forward to visiting with you and seeing your projects or stories.
Tuesday, August 26
Anatomy of a Source (Workshop)
1:00 pm
In-Person 1000 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy Louisville KY
Presented by: Bill & Susan Snyder
Anatomy of a Source
Genealogists love finding those elusive ancestors but what about the sources that support the research. We will talk about what sources are, their importance to your research and how to create ones that are meaningful.
Susan Snyder was introduced to genealogy when she joined a family research class after moving to a new home in Virginia. She has been researching for over 50 years.
She is president of The National Society of Colonial Dames XVII Century chapter and an active member of the Louisville Genealogical Society, having served as Quarterly Editor, Vice-President, President and Travel chairperson.
Bill Snyder has been focusing on genealogy for almost 40 years. His concentrations have been mainly in Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. He also has carried out research in German and Norwegian records. He is a member of the First Families of Ohio. He has served as President, Treasurer, Newsletter Editor and Quarterly Editor with Louisville Genealogical Society.
The German SIG meets for one hour on the first Tuesday of every at 2:00 pm. We meet on Zoom and share and discuss German research tips and techniques. If you are interested in joining this group we welcome you to our meetings.
"True Bluegrass Stories: History of Kentucky" (Program)
1:00 pm
In-Person 1000 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy Louisville KY
Presented by: Tom E. Stephens
A Storyteller's Kentucky:The best stories of Kentucky I have Gathered in three decades of research and writing
Tom Stephens has been a published historical writer for three decades, most recently as principal writer and researcher for Think History, a statewide podcast produced by the Kentucky Humanities Council through WEKU-FM in Richmond, Kentucky. His books include True Bluegrass Stories: History from the Heart of Kentucky,First Cats: Amazing Origins of the UK Sports Tradition and Civil War Game-Changers: Kentucky and Kentuckians in America’s Bloodiest Conflict.
A Storyteller’s Kentucky: The best stories of Kentucky and Kentuckians I’ve gathered in three decades of research and writing.
Tuesday, September 23
Getting Organized Using Windows (Workshop)
1:00 pm
In-Person 1000 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy Louisville KY
Presented by: Howard Roberson
This will be an in-person workshop so bring your windows computing device and learn hands on.
This workshop is an updated use of Windows 11 tools for genealogists. Hopefully this will help you improve your use of windows 11 tools to help you organize your family history. This will only use Windows 11 and Microsoft products.
Howard Roberson is a technologist and has been teaching windows tools since his teaching days and is now helping seniors with their computers and computer skills. He is also the Louisville Genealogical Society's webmaster for kylgs.org
Sunday, September 28 through Sunday, October 5
LGS Fall Research Trip (Research Trip)
Salt Lake City, Utah
LGS Fall Research Trip
Salt Lake City, UT
September 28th – October 5th, 2025
We hope you will join our group for a great week of researching at the FamilySearch Library.
If you are thinking of joining us on our trip to Salt Lake City, it's time to make hotel reservations. We have rooms booked at the Salt Lake Plaza, which is next door to the library. Rates are $105 for a standard queen (2 beds) and $115 for a deluxe queen (2 beds) plus tax. These rates are per room and not per person. The deluxe is larger, has a small table and chairs, and a second sink located outside the bathroom.
You can now make your reservation by calling Rich Williams at 801-606-2410. Tell him you are with the Louisville Genealogical Society. Remember the time difference of 2 hours. Rich is usually there by 10:00 am, MT, Monday-Friday. If he does not answer, you can leave a message. If you have questions, email me. When you have made your reservation, please email me so I can keep track of the number of rooms.
You are responsible for your own flight reservations.
“Exploring Black History Through Photography: A Tale of Two Families” (Program)
1:00 pm
In-Person 1000 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy Louisville KY
Presented by: Heather Potter
The Samuel M. Plato and Lusby Family Photograph Collections offer fascinating insight into the rise of two middle-class Black families in early 20th century Louisville. Samuel M. Plato was a prominent architect at a time when his profession had few Black members. The Plato collection is rich not only as a window into middle-class life, but also into Plato’s architectural style. The story of Thaddeus Stevens Lusby Sr. parallels that of Plato. Born a slave and raised on a tobacco farm, Lusby moved to Louisville after emancipation and gained success as a builder and contractor. The story of these families intersects when one of Lusby’s daughters, Nettie, marries Samuel Plato.
Heather Potter, MLS
Heather Potter is the Curator Manuscripts at the Filson Historical Society; prior she was a Project Archivist at the Kentucky Historical Society for the Kentucky Folklife Archives and the former Curator of Photographs and Prints at the Filson Historical Society. Heather received her BA in History from Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas, and an MLS with an emphasis in Archives from Indiana University – Bloomington. Heather has worked over a decade at the Filson, focusing on collecting, preserving, and providing access to the Filson’s visual materials collection and recently transitioned into overseeing the manuscript collection. In addition, she is an advocate for the preservation of family photograph and paper collections. She specializes in 19th century photography and caring for family photographs and papers. Her research interests include Mammoth Cave, World War I, and Genealogy & Family History.
Tuesday, October 28
Muster Up! Researching WWI and WWII Veterans (Workshop)
1:00 pm
Zoom Presentation at home on your computer.
Presented by: David Allen Lambert
Muster Up! Researching WWI and WWII Veterans
A discussion of the different record sets for WWI and WWII will be discussed including draft registration cards, enlistment records, official military personnel files, muster rolls, and more. There will also be discussion on alternative records to be used for Army and Air Force records destroyed in the 1973 fire.
David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist has been on the staff of American Ancestors/NEHGS since 1993and is an internationally recognized speaker on the topics of genealogy and history. He has authored many articles in the New England Historical and Genealogical Register, the New Hampshire Genealogical Record, Rhode Island Roots, Mayflower Descendant,
and American Ancestors magazine; and is the author of eleven books including A Guide to Massachusetts Cemeteries and Vital Records of Stoughton, Massachusetts, to the end of the year 1850. David is an elected Fellow of the Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston, Mass., and a life member of the New Hampshire Society of the Cincinnati and the General Society of the War of 1812. David also serves as the tribal genealogist for the Massachusett Tribe at Punkapoag in Massachusetts. His areas of expertise include New England and Atlantic Canadian records of the 17th through 21st century; American and international military records; DNA research; and Native American and African American genealogical research in New England.
