Here you'll find information about the work we are currently focusing on. The problem isn't coming up with ideas -- we have lots of those. But, as with any group, there are never enough helpers. If you see something that interests you and you can contribute, or have an idea for something you'd like to work on that we haven't thought of, just let us know!
While many folks create or upload their family trees to sites like Ancestry.com, Rootsweb.com or MyHeritage.com some folks just like to display their family research on their own personal site, with their own flair and style. We are happy to share these links with you.
If you would like to share your personal family tree site, let us know!
We thank Sharon for giving us the idea!
Do you have a five generation photo you'd like to share? If so, we would love to publish it in our Journal and share it with other members. Send the photo to admin@nwmogenealogy.com with each member clearly identified.
The NWMGS is working to compile information on every soldier from northwest Missouri that served in World War II. The goal is to publish a book, preserve the historical information, and share the results online for future generations of researchers. Due to a shortage of volunteers, we are not certain when we will be able to publish a book, but we would still love to have the information sent in and we will keep it on file. When the volunteer situation improves, we will resume this project.
In January of 1944 the St. Joseph News-Press published a list of nearly 7000 soldiers that were from Buchanan County. In that publication, they also included a call for any missed names, and published them in the subsequent weeks, and included those from the surrounding areas. These lists will serve as the basis of our project. We hope to document what happened to each and every one of them, and need your help.
If you would like to contribute information on the World War II veteran in your family, please fill out the form and send it in. We understand the list is far from complete, so there may be hundreds or thousands of other servicemen to be added.
Can you help us spread the word at your place of worship, place of employment, business or with other groups? We would greatly appreciate ANY help!
