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Events
Jan
5
Jan 5 | 05:30PM - 7:00PM
Researching Enslaved Ancestors with Kathleen Brandt
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Hughes Room 205
Jan
6
Jan 6 | 05:00PM - 6:30PM
Expanding Your Family Tree with Family Search
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Menninger Room 206
Jan
13
Jan 13 | 05:00PM - 6:30PM
Finding Your Family in Adoption Records
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Menninger Room 206
Jan
20
Jan 20 | 02:00PM - 3:30PM
Building Your Family Tree
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Jan 5 | 05:30PM - 7:00PM
Researching Enslaved Ancestors with Kathleen Brandt
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Hughes Room 205
Jan
6
Jan 6 | 05:00PM - 6:30PM
Expanding Your Family Tree with Family Search
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Menninger Room 206
Jan
13
Jan 13 | 05:00PM - 6:30PM
Finding Your Family in Adoption Records
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Menninger Room 206
Jan
20
Jan 20 | 02:00PM - 3:30PM
Building Your Family Tree
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Genealogy & Local History Articles
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