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Unearthing Your Early Missouri Ancestors
2026-08-22 09:30:00 2026-08-22 10:30:00 America/Chicago Unearthing Your Early Missouri Ancestors Do you have Missouri ancestors that settled here before statehood in 1821? Learn about helpful, free online and library resources to help you find your early ancestors and uncover where they came from. Presented by genealogist and library staff member Tim Dollens. Adults. Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Saturday, August 22
9:30am - 10:30am

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Do you have Missouri ancestors that settled here before statehood in 1821? Learn about helpful, free online and library resources to help you find your early ancestors and uncover where they came from. Presented by genealogist and library staff member Tim Dollens. Adults.

Do you have Missouri ancestors that settled here before statehood in 1821? Learn about helpful, free online and library resources to help you find your early ancestors and uncover where they came from. We will discuss travel patterns, and federal and state laws that impacted migration. We will explore some free databases from both federal and state resources and local repositories that can help you track your family's history between 1780 to 1850. Presented by genealogist and library staff member Tim Dollens. Maybe you'll be able to find an ancestor that fought for our independence as we celebrate our country's 250th anniversary!

Adults.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy | Featured |

TAGS: | Summer Reading | America 250 |

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