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"Community Research
Using the National Register of Historic Places and the Historical Marker Database" January 22, 2026 6:00 pm via Zoom 
Places listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Historical Marker Database are familiar sites across the United States, and even the world. How can the Register and Database be used for genealogical research?
This presentation by Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, AG, FOGS will take you through the steps of discovering the areas where your ancestors may have lived, and the necessary proof to have them listed on the National Register. Also those historic markers by the side of the road may contain a history of the area where they lived, and perhaps even mention them by name. Using the Database may help you explore even more of those areas. Peggy has been involved in genealogy since before her birth. Her parents were excellent genealogists, and instilled the same love of history and family in her and her three sisters. One of her favorite pictures is of her mother on her way to do cemetery research four days before Peggy's birth. Miss Peggy, as she is affectionately called, is known among her colleagues for her care and compassion. She is an expert in Ohio, mid-Southern, and Appalachian research and has written several Legacy research guides. She has been a featured writer for Reminisce Magazine and has been an instructor for Ancestry Academy. |
All 2026 Meetings
via Zoom unless otherwise indicated 
Amber Oldenburg
"Her Own Frontier: The Legacy of Female Homesteaders Who Shaped the American West" Dr. Michelle Martin "Serving the Nation: Lilah Denton Lindsey, Activism and Education in the Mvskoke Nation" Madeline Yanov "Locating Family Members in Old Business Records" Elizabeth Freeman "Genealogical resources available at the Arkansas State Archives" Sharon Dragoo "The Butterfield Trail" Sharon Gillins "The Southern Claims Commission" Linda Morgan Clark "Introduction to AI for Genealogists" |
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MCGS Special Interest Groups
Here's where you can talk about your genealogy and family history research to your heart's content with genealogy friends from California to North Carolina (and points in-between).
Join the "Bunch" at anytime! Grab a sandwich, and come and go as you need to. This free-ranging conversation among genealogy friends always yields great information and builds relationships across local, state, and regional boundaries. No registration required but there are some guidelines:
Join the "Bunch" at anytime! Grab a sandwich, and come and go as you need to. This free-ranging conversation among genealogy friends always yields great information and builds relationships across local, state, and regional boundaries. No registration required but there are some guidelines:
- Please turn on your camera. This fosters the sense of connection and engagement that makes this virtual meeting a unique experience that so closely resembles an in-person meeting.
- Remember to be respectful and considerate of other’s opinions and contributions. When disagreements arise, common courtesy helps to maintain a positive community spirit.
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Explore the World of RootsMagic with Us!
Join us monthly on the second Thursday at 2:30 p.m. CDT for an informal and interactive session dedicated to all things RootsMagic. Whether you're a seasoned user of RootsMagic 11, still navigating earlier versions, or never used RootsMagic at all, this monthly virtual meeting on Zoom is your go-to space for Q&A, discussions and valuable insights using.this popular genealogy software.
Questions? Email: [email protected].
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Zotero 7 for Genealogy SIG
MEETS VIRTUALLY the third Thursday of the months at 2:30 p.m. CT to learn from other attendees how to use this free, extremely flexible research tool for collecting, organizing, annotating, citing, and sharing your genealogy research. To keep the group interaction to approximately one hour, participation may be limited at any time. You must register and answer the survey questions. Your registration will be reviewed before it is approved.
MEETS VIRTUALLY the third Thursday of the months at 2:30 p.m. CT to learn from other attendees how to use this free, extremely flexible research tool for collecting, organizing, annotating, citing, and sharing your genealogy research. To keep the group interaction to approximately one hour, participation may be limited at any time. You must register and answer the survey questions. Your registration will be reviewed before it is approved.
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All programs (both virtual and in-person) are open to the public. Virtual meetings prefer that you turn on your camera. Common courtesy in interactions with other participants is expected. Be a part of MCGS and become a member! Your membership gives you the opportunity to "give back" to the larger genealogy community and your dues help provide more and better resources for researchers. The regular monthly meeting is the 4th Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm CT
We Are Here for You
Whether you have Muskogee County ancestors or have no family connection to Muskogee County or even Oklahoma, you will still find extensive support for your genealogy and family history research at the Muskogee County Genealogical Society (MCGS).
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