Madison County Genealogical Society

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September 5 – Madison County and WWI

MCGS member Linda Smith will provide an overview of WWI events related to Madison County citizens both on the war front and home front.  We are meeting at the Madison County Historical Museum at 815 S. 2nd Ave, Winterset, so that we can take in their special showcase of WWI memorabilia – uniform, soldier’s kit, and much more.

Tuesday, October 3, 7:00 pm, at the Madison County Historical Museum. Business meeting for those who care to stay after the program

August 1 – DNA Basics

Theresa Liewer, Iowa Genealogical Society instructor, will explain DNA basics in her usual practical approach.  Which test is best?  What can be done with the results?  Will it help me find relatives?  Whether you’ve had your DNA tested or are thinking about it, this program will give insight into the process and usefulness of DNA testing.

Tuesday, August 1, 7:00 pm, Madison County Historical Museum. Business meeting for those who care to stay after the program

Headshot - Theresa Liewer

July 11 – Annual Show-and-Tell Program

Due to July 4th, we will meet the following Tuesday, July 11.

MCGS members and guests are invited to Bring an interesting item or two from your family history to share.  What interesting stories can you tell about the item? Perhaps you would like to enter them in the upcoming County Fair Genealogy Exhibit. We’ll get you started.

 

Programs for 3rd Quarter Announced

You won’t want to miss out.  Check out our new poster.

2017 genealogy poster July-Sept

June 6 – Cemetery Histories of Madison and Penn Townships

Continuing our series on the histories of Madison County cemeteries, MCGS member Pat Hochstetler will highlight selected cemeteries in Penn and Madison Township: Earlham and North Branch in Madison township and the two Penn cemeteries in Penn township.

Due to the Winterset Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, our program and meeting will be held at the Madison County Historical Museum, 815 S. 2nd Avenue, Winterset.

Tuesday, June 6 at 7:00 pm at the Madison County Historical Museum.Old Penn Cemetery

Programs for 2nd Quarter Announced

We hope you will attend the upcoming programs.

2Q poster image

 

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