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Midwest Genealogy Center

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

Using Fold3

Learn how to use Fold3 to access U.S. military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who have served. This class focuses on search tips as well as the types of records available. This is a beginner-level class for adults.

The Midwest Genealogy Center is now open seven days week to the public, including computer services, book browsing, and genealogy reference. Curbside service to pick up and drop off library materials is also still available. Customers should follow public health guidance from the CDC and your local health authority.

Blogs

In One Port, Out Another!

FACE-ing Your Ancestors: Using Facebook for Genealogy Research

Browse databases

Genealogy Research

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

Spit or Swab: Should You Use DNA for Family Research?

Midwest Genealogy Center

Tue, Jun 28, 2022 - 6:30pm

Midwest Genealogy Center

Thu, Jun 30, 2022 - 6:30pm

Using DNA for Your Brick Walls

Midwest Genealogy Center

Thu, Jul 7, 2022 - 6:30pm

Native American Research: The Five Civilized Tribes

Midwest Genealogy Center

Wed, Jul 13, 2022 - 6:30pm

Family Forms

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

Online Learning

Start your genealogy journey with our getting started video.

Genealogy Quick Look

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

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

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