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Your Genealogy Legacy
Tuesday, June 24
Your Genealogy Legacy  (Workshop)
1:00 pm
In Person - at the corner of 1000 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy and Linn Station Rd
 
 
Presented by: Nancy Simmons Roberson
 
Your Genealogy Legacy!
Preserve Your Family's History: A Workshop on "Your Genealogy Legacy"
Have you invested countless hours unraveling your family's past, piecing together stories, and building a legacy? Join us for an engaging workshop on "Your Genealogy Legacy", designed to help you ensure your hard-earned research stands the test of time.
In this workshop, we’ll explore essential questions:
  • Why is preserving your research vital for future generations?
  • What strategies can motivate you to secure your family's history?
  • What practical solutions exist for safeguarding your legacy?
  • How can you effectively share your research to inspire generations to come?
 
Whether you're just starting your genealogical journey or looking to refine how you preserve and share your findings, this workshop is for you. Connect with others passionate about genealogy and leave equipped with tools to protect and share your legacy.
We can't wait to see you there!
 
About Nancy Simmons
      A Michigan native, Nancy Simmons Roberson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Adrian College and has pursued graduate studies at Michigan State University. Her career in education spanned over three decades, during which she served as a teacher, coach, and athletic director at Bath Community Schools in Bath, Michigan, from 1969 to 2003. 
     With more than 40 years of experience in genealogical research, Nancy has cultivated a deep passion for preserving family histories. She has served as president of the Louisville Genealogical Society in 2013, 2014, and 2020, and has been instrumental in organizing and teaching internet genealogy classes at her church and several branches of the Louisville Public Library. Nancy's commitment to genealogy extends to active membership in esteemed organizations, including the Detroit Society for Genealogical Research, First Families of Ohio, the John Marshall DAR Chapter, and the Kentucky Mayflower Society.


LGS 40th Anniversary Luncheon
Tuesday, July 8
LGS 40th Anniversary Luncheon  (Program)
12:00 pm
Woodhaven Country Club 7200 Woodhaven Road Louisville, Kentucky 40291
 
 
40th Anniversary Program to follow Luncheon
“Mary Millicent Miller: First Female Steamboat Pilot”
Presented and portrayed by: Terry Chambers
 
 
 
Directions: The country club is just a short distance from the intersection of Bardstown Road & Watterson Trail South.  From Bardstown Road turn onto Watterson Trail South (travel 0.4 miles).   After passing a church on your right, turn right onto Woodhaven Road (travel 0.2 miles) and Woodhaven Country Club is on the left.  There is a flat parking lot with easy access to a drive-thru portico at the main door that is just 10 feet from the Dining Room. 
 
 
REGISTER AND PAY AT THE LGS SHOPPE BELOW
 
 
 Apple Honey Chicken Salad
Seasoned & Seared Chicken/ Spring Mix/ Granny Smith Apple
Candied Pecans/ Craisins/ Cajun Candied Bacon/
          Homemade Honey Apple Vinaigrette Dressing/ Blue Cheese-on the side
                       OR          
                         Pecan Chicken & Wildberry Crunch Salad
                Pecan Crusted Chicken/ Wild Berries/ Granola/ Celery/ Tomatoes/
                       Mixed Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette
                 Each served with Rolls, Iced Tea and Water
 
Luncheon Registration: Mail Form by 6-24-25  Or Register Online by 6-29-25 at:the LGS Shoppe
 
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Make checks payable to:
 
Louisville Genealogical Society
Attach check and mail to:
2025 LGS Anniversary Luncheon
P.O. Box 5164
Louisville, KY 40255-0164    
 
 
   Each Attendee Name                        Choice of Salad
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No. of Attendees _____ x $30.00  =  Total Amount  $_________
 
     **Registration must be mailed before June 24, 2025**
                                              


Using Excel for Genealogical Data Analysis
Tuesday, July 22
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
Wednesday, July 30
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.
 
CONTACT: khsrefdesk@ky.gov, (502) 782-8080


Genealogy Summer Fling
Saturday, August 9
Genealogy Summer Fling  (Research Trip)
10:30 am to 4:30 pm
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.
We cannot wait to see you there!
 
Question and/or concerns contact:
Nancy Roberson


Getting Organized Using Windows
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

 


Muster Up! Researching WWI and WWII Veterans
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.