Exploring Genealogy
Correcting the Record: John Bell of Jefferson County
Monday, January 04
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Center
Annie Busch Community Room (100)Trace a surprising discovery in the records of a Revolutionary War patriot and learn what it reveals about his service.
Patti Hobbs, Certified Genealogist®, examines the Revolutionary War service of John Bell of Jefferson County, Kentucky. Learn how new research uncovered a previously overlooked 1781 Public Service Claim that may provide a valid basis for documenting Bell’s patriotic service with the DAR. Sponsored by the Ozarks Genealogical Society.
Library Center
The Library Center is the headquarters of the Springfield-Greene County Library District. The 82,000-square-foot building houses major collections of print and electronic resources. These include special collections such as business and local history and genealogy; public Wi-Fi computers, four private study rooms, five small conference rooms, a kitchen and state-of-the-art reference technology. In addition, the Library Center includes other amenities characteristic of larger urban libraries. Those features include a 150-seat auditorium, a glass-enclosed reading room and art gallery, a story hour room, outdoor patio and outdoor story garden and the Between Friends Gift Shop.