Natrona County Genealogy Society

01/11/2026

Podcast with founder of a site that promises to help you find the correct cemetery, not just the deceased person.

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In this episode of Genealogy TV, Connie Knox welcomes Doyle Glaze, creator of CemeteryRegistry.us, for an in-depth tour of a powerful and underused resource ...

12/31/2025

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I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about family history lately — not just what we research, but how it feels to keep learning over time.

Some seasons are full of momentum.
Others feel overwhelming, confusing, or easy to put off.

As I plan the family history education experiences I’ll be creating in 2026, I want to do it thoughtfully and with real people in mind, not assumptions.

So I put together a short survey to better understand:
• where people are feeling stuck
• what feels hardest right now
• what kind of support would actually be helpful

Before I plan what comes next with Ancestry Virtual Events, Facebook LIVES, sessions with my pajamas & pedigrees™ community, and more, I want to listen.

If you’re willing to take 7-9 minutes, I’d truly value your perspective.

👉 Look in comments for the link to take the survey.

Thank you for helping me make what I create more supportive, meaningful, and grounded in real life people and what they need in their family history journey right now. 💛

Oh - and if you could like, comment on, and share this post it will help it get seen by others so they can contribute their opinions as well. Thanks!

12/11/2025

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50 Top U.S. Genealogy Centers, Museums, and Libraries for Research (Updated Quicksheet)

When researching your genealogy, it helps to know where documents and other resources are. Here is a list of 50 top institutions in the United States. The list includes museums, genealogy centers, libraries, societies, etc. Visit these websites and the institutions in person if you are able.

Get the Quicksheet PDF of Links and Holdings Abstracts of these fabulous institutions at https://theancestorhunt.com/blog/50-top-u-s-centers-museums-and-libraries-for-genealogy-research/

11/29/2025

50% off new and gift memberships thru Monday!

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Ends 12/2. Terms apply.

11/17/2025

REMINDER: Thursday, November 20, 6:30pm, Natrona County Library, Crawford Room. Genealogy class! Greg Kapeles presents Research and Rabbit Holes That Tell A Family Story.
Greg will take you on the journey of his Grandfather's immigration from Greece to Casper in the early 1900's, discussing the documents and sources that tell this story. He will also shine a light down some of the many rabbit holes he investigated that enrich the family stories he grew up hearing.
Natrona County Library

11/16/2025

It's time to plan to attend the November Genealogy Society class at the Natrona County Library this Thursday November 20th! As we do genealogical research to piece together our ancestors' stories, we find RABBIT HOLES that add context and depth to help us understand more profoundly who our ancestors were. Our society president, Greg Kapeles, will take you on the journey of his Grandfather's immigration from Greece to Casper in the early 1900's, discussing the documents and sources that tell this story. He will also shine a light down some of the many RABBIT HOLES he investigated that enrich the family stories he grew up hearing.

11/01/2025

Anyone researching folks buried in San Francisco in the late 1800s? Their graves may now be in the "City of Souls"!!!

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Photo credit: Colleen Sanders Broyles In 2012, strong winds unearthed long-forgotten headstones on Ocean Beach in San Francisco. But who was Delia Oliver, and why was her headstone on the…

10/13/2025

Don't miss THIS Thursday's special class, 6:30 at the Natrona County Library, just in time for holiday gift giving!! Tamara Hallo, a professional genealogist, will show us (on the big ZOOM screen all the way from Florida) how to use our time in the kitchen with family AND our genealogy research to make a FAMILY COOKBOOK, sharing family recipes, family traditions, family photos, and genealogical information!!

In Tamara's own words, “From daily dinners to holiday gatherings, the kitchen is where family comes together. Learn how to make the most of this time together to discover more about your family and its traditions. Then, learn how easy it is to create and publish a family recipe book that can be passed down to future generations.”

See you Thursday evening, October 16 & be sure to SHARE this post with family & friends! If you're unable to make it to the library, check your newsletter for the info needed to join the ZOOM call. If you aren't yet a Natrona County Genealogical Society member (just $15/year for a couple) call or drop by the library & ask Kellie for the info you need to access the ZOOM call!

10/12/2025

REMINDER: FREE TO THE PUBLIC genealogy class this Thursday, October 16, 6:30PM, Natrona County Public Library, Crawford Room.
Professional Genealogist, Tamara Hallo is one of our most popular presenters. Tamara explains, “From daily dinners to holiday gatherings, the kitchen is where family comes together. Learn how to make the most of this time together to discover more about your family and its traditions. Then, learn how easy it is to create and publish a family recipe book that can be passed down to future generations.”
Mark your calendars! You won’t want to miss this one. See you Thursday evening, October 16.
Natrona County Library

09/20/2025

Many thanks to Kellie Humphries for the excellent presentation she gave last night at our September class to help us iwth our genealogy research. Below is the handout she had for attendees which lists many of the research programs available to anyone with a Wyoming library card. She also opened many of the programs & showed her audience how to access them & use them. If you have difficulty accessing or navigating any of the programs, just give Kellie a call at the library! Happy hunting!! (the class was also recorded & Kellie can tell you how to access that.)

09/15/2025

Genealogy Workshop: What Your Library Can Do For You

Join us for our September Genealogy Workshop on Thursday, September 18th, at 6:30 PM. Kellie Humphries, Adult Services Specialist at the Natrona County Library, will guide you through the many ways the Library can assist with your genealogy research. Whether you're just starting out or looking to break through a brick wall in your family history, this workshop will provide valuable resources and strategies to help you uncover your roots.

This event is offered in partnership with the Natrona County Genealogical Society and is free and open to the public. For more information, call 577-7323. We look forward to helping you discover your heritage!

Bring a friend. This class kicks off our 2025/2026 season of genealogy classes. There are so many resources at your disposal statewide. You won’t want to miss this, we promise. See you soon!

09/14/2025

It's September & that means it's time once more for our Genealogy group to gather in the Crawford Room of the Natrona County Library for another year of FREE outstanding classes! This month, we'll meet on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 6:30 PM (this week!!) to hear Kellie Humphries, Adult Services Specialist & genealogy buff herself, share how our library can best be used for genealogy research! Bring your laptop or tablet and a friend or family member to help us kick off the season! And please click like and then share this post on your own FB page to help us get the word out!! If you'd like to join our group & be included in field trips, the newsletter, & other benefits, the cost is still only $15 a year (Sept - Dec. & Jan. - May) and that covers a couple (husband/wife or 2 other family members like mother/daughter). You can join before or after the class.