February 2026 Society Meeting

Join us on Saturday, February 21st (in-person or via Zoom) as MGS President, Wyatt Winnie, leads a session on using census records.  Bring your questions and your experience/insights into census records and join the discussion on tips and strategies for getting the most information out of census records.

1:30 - 3:00 PM

at ChristWay Church (1501 Old Fannin Road, Flowood) 

or via Zoom (click for link)

MGS 2026 Seminar

Saturday, March 7, 2026 -- 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

We will gather in person and via Zoom for our annual seminar, inspired by the theme of America250 -- the celebration of America's year-long, 250th birthday celebration.  See the 'Upcoming Events' section below for details and registration links. Registration is now open.

All participants whether in-person or via Zoom will have access to digital materials from all sessions.  The sessions will be recorded and will be available for the entire month of March to all registrants.

The day will include four sessions led by two MGS Board Members, Erin Feathers and Tricia Nelson, and two sessions led by a good friend of the society, J. Mark Lowe.

Session 1:  Presenter: Erin Feathers – “250-year Family Timeline”

In conjunction with the 250 year celebration of the United States, learn ways to create a 250  year family timeline and see examples of what others have done for inspiration.

Session 2: Presenter: Tricia Nelson – “From Ancestor to Application: Getting the Research Right”

Learn how to move from identifying an ancestor to submitting a successful lineage application by building solid, well-documented genealogical proof. 

Session 3: Presenter: J. Mark Lowe (via Zoom) – “Following the Trails That Built America: Roads, Rivers and Early Transportation Networks”

Examine buffalo traces, wagon roads, rivers, and the early commerce routes that tied colonies together economically and culturally – setting the state for unified colonies, the Revolution and national identity.

Session 4: Presenter: J. Mark Lowe (via Zoom) – “Baptist, Methodist and other Early Church Related Publications”

Let’s discover the wonderful letters, diaries, memorials and documents that tell the story of families, the religious frontier, and outrageous actions. Learn how and where to find these items to include in your research.