Wichita Genealogical Society

02/04/2026

Only a genealogist understands that going back a generation can actually move you forward.
Sometimes progress means undoing a mistake so your family tree can finally grow the right way. 🌳

02/03/2026

In partnership with Wichita Genealogical Society, the Wichita Public Library is excited to announce our newest offering: the Memory Lab!

The Memory Lab, located in the Research Pavilion at the Advanced Learning Library, offers free equipment for self-directed digitization of photos, documents, film, cassette tapes, and more. Library patrons can reserve one of two workstations on the Library’s website for up to three-hours at a time.

As we celebrate our history on this special day, we are excited to help you preserve your priceless mementos with the Memory Lab!

Visit wichitalibrary.org/memory-lab to learn more and reserve a station.

01/18/2026

We had a great turn out yesterday, 119 people signed in for our monthly meeting. The presentation by Dr. William D. Keel was engaging. We look forward to having him present again in the future.

12/13/2025

Early censuses can feel confusing, but they’re full of hidden information.
In this video, I walk through how the tick marks in the 1840 census can help you find missing relatives and make sense of your family’s household.

The 1840 U.S. census doesn’t list every person by name — but it still holds valuable clues.In this video, I explain how to read the tick marks in the 1840 ce...

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!
Today is a perfect reminder that family history isn’t just names and dates—it’s the stories, recipes, and traditions that bring us together year after year. May your day be filled with good food, warm company, and conversations that spark a little curiosity in your loved ones to explore their roots, too.

However you celebrate, We hope your holiday is full of gratitude and great memories!

11/20/2025

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📦 Sharing this for anyone who’s been waiting for a deal—this is the best time of year to jump in!

11/19/2025

Have you heard the news? Apparently Ancestry is rolling out full text search to some users. I don't have it yet. Do you?
Check out this video by the Formidable Genealogist for more information.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Bdv9cdmK2/

11/17/2025

Genealogy is more than names on a chart. It's the story of your people. In this video, I'll break down what genealogy really is... and why discovering your roots is so powerful.

11/15/2025

I recently acquired two antique documents written in another language. I scanned them at the Memory Lab then uploaded them to chat gpt. Check out the results.

11/10/2025