Coffey County Genealogy

11/12/2025

📣 Join Us Tomorrow Night!

The Coffey County Genealogical Society will meet Thursday, November 13, at 6 p.m. at the Coffey County Museum.

🎤 Guest Speaker: Brenda Futrell will present a fascinating program on the Orphan Train, open to both the group and the public.

🚂 This event also marks the grand opening of the traveling exhibit, “All Aboard the Orphan Train!” — don’t miss this special opportunity to learn about this important part of American history.

Following the presentation, the Society will hold its regular business meeting.

We hope to see you there!

11/07/2025

Make sure to come early next week to the monthly meeting of the Coffey County Genealogical Society!!! Brenda will be talking at 6 pm about the Orphan Train. Refreshments will be provided. Business meeting will take place afterwards.

Did you see the front page of the newspaper? Check out the article about the Orphan Train traveling exhibit coming to the museum. Grand Opening will be Thursday, November 13th at 6 p.m. with guest speaker, Brenda Futrell. The traveling exhibit comes to us from National Orphan Train Complex in Concordia, Kansas.

11/07/2025

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Discover your family's wartime story. Free access until 13th Nov.

10/10/2025

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10/08/2025

Don't forget the meeting of the Coffey County Genealogical meeting is tomorrow (10/9/25) at 6:30 p.m. at the Coffey County Museum. There will be a presentation on an Intro to AI Genealogical Research. You do not have to be a member to attend! All are welcomed!

10/06/2025

Don't forget the Coffey County Genealogical Society meets this Thursday (Oct. 9) at 6:30 p.m. at the Coffey County Museum. Anyone interested in genealogy is welcomed to come!

10/04/2025

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09/15/2025

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09/04/2025

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