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Midwest Genealogy Center

Midwest Genealogy Center

3440 S. Lee's Summit Road
Independence, MO 64055
(816)252-7228

Cemetery Preservation and the Stories behind the Stones

Join Kurt Jordan for a discussion on how we as society have the collective responsibility and obligation for maintaining and preserving our sacred cemeteries and graveyards. 

Genealogy Research

Use one of our online databases to search censuses, newspapers, vital records, and more.

Upcoming Programs
North Oak
Sat, May 24, 2025 - 10:30am
Red Bridge
Wed, May 28, 2025 - 6:00pm
Midwest Genealogy Center
Tue, Jun 3, 2025 - 10:30am
Midwest Genealogy Center
Wed, Jun 4, 2025 - 6:00pm
Memory Lab

Memory Lab

Get started digitizing your memories.

Online Learning

Start your genealogy journey with our getting started video.

Family History Forms

Family History Forms

MGC has a collection of printable forms and genealogy charts to help in your family history research.

Genealogy for Kids

Genealogy for Kids

Explore fun and educational family history resources for kids of all ages.

Genealogy Quick Look

Search indexes for MGC resources and the US Railroad Retirement Board.

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Subscribe to the Midwest Genealogy Center's Newsletter or German SCHRIFT Newsletter.

Tell Me a Story Oral History Collection

Tell Me a Story Oral History Collection

Tell Me a Story is a Mid-Continent Public Library initiative that provides the ability to record and preserve memories, stories, and living history of residents in the Kansas City metro area.

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