Stoddard County Genealogy Society

SCGS, don't forget our May meeting. It is at 6:00, at Keller Library, Dexter, MO. The program"IS A MYSTERY"

I AM BEHIND. It is time for our May meeting and I have not posted any thing about our April meeting. Carolyn Cox gave the program about part of her family tree. Cullen Nowell was her 2nd Great grandfather. Cullen was born in Johnson County North Carolina and left in 1828, starting a journey west. His first stop was in Tennessee, where he farmed and started his large family. His family moved once more into Arkansas and his sons farmed and raised their families. These are the people that has made our nation strong. Their families worked hard and passed this work ethic down to the next generation. Thank you for a very good program. Shirley Richard

We are looking at ways to make our society more interesting and not be a group of people that know more dead people then alive. Please send HELP. Shirley Richard

"We Become A Nation" by Frances Moore. Reviewed by Shirley Richard. It is had for us to image what our town and county must have like from the beginning of time all the way to the present time. From Columbus looking for a route and Desota looking for gold and explored the Mississippi River, the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. One from England and one for States rights and freedom. These are just some of the things that have made our nation strong. We must not forget... Amendments 13, 14, 15, which abolishes slavery, giving the Negro race civil right and the right to vote. Also Amendment 19, giving women the right to vote. I may not agree with you,but if it is within the law, I will fight for your right to do so. When I pledge Allegiance to our flag, sing our national anthem, or sing "God Bless America" I get chill bumps and misty eyes, because I believe that God has blessed America and has made it the greatest nation on earth. BE PROUD OF YOUR HERITAGE See more

Officer's for 2016: Shirley Carney President-Frances Moore Vice- President-Carolyn Cox Secretary-Shirley Richard Treasurer. For look ups email Shirley Richard at [email protected]. The price to look up obituaries is $5.00 each. For other look ups it is $10.00 a hour.

Workshop reminder:

WOW!! Great attendance at the workshop. We had 22 people present.

Don't forget the Familysearch workshop is tomorrow, Feb 9th from 10-12. Plenty of space if you haven't pre-registered!!

Found this interesting article on SE Mo and the Civil War:

Here's another recent article about genealogy:

A good article on the Cape Girardeau Genealogical Society!!

Help! I need photos from the banquet last night. Mine didn't turn out well.