Topeka Genealogical Society

Brian Rhinehart of Civil War Records is offering ten percent off any NARA record sets for orders placed today and tomorrow. Check out his website for details. Discount code is "250"

Last chance for the discounted rate!
I decided to extend the July 4 discount until the end of this weekend. I normally send a reminder on the last day to let everyone know it was their last chance, but . . . well . . . I forgot to do that yesterday. So I'm extending the discount so you get that last chance reminder today.

In my defense, I did have a good excuse! I was in Crawford County, Pennsylvana yesterday, doing some on site research at the historical society about my 60 year old Civil War ancestor, Peter Powell. I was researching and travelling and it slipped my mind to send that reminder out. I'm sure you can relate. When you're actively researching, sometimes time can slip away before you realize it!

All that to say that the discount now is good all day Saturday and Sunday (July 12). Use discount code 250 to get 10% off your order for Civil War record retrieval from the National Archives.

If you have a pension index card already, you have what you need to order the records. You can place your order directly through the website if you already know what records you wanted to get.

If you don't know for sure what a pension index card is or how to start, head over to this link, and you can get a quick overview of the process. We can help get you set up there if you're new to this.

Don't forget to use discount code 250 when you check out. I'm looking forward to helping you get your ancestors' Civil War records from the National Archives in your hands!

Civil War Records Civil War and War of 1812 research and record retrieval at the National Archives. We provide a cheaper and quicker alternative to ordering records at the National Archives.

Our June 25, 2026, dining out/fundraiser will be at Jason's Deli, 6121 SW 12th Street. Order online, for takeout or in-person dining, any time between 10am and 8pm. Mention this fundraiser or show the attached flyer at the checkout register for the Topeka Genealogical Society to receive 20% of sales benefit.
For those who would like to join us in person for a social hour over dinner, we will plan to gather at 5:00pm. Following dinner, please join us at 7:00 pm at the TSCPL for our monthly program presentation, "Finding Your Colonial British Ancestors" by Phyllis Ericson.

Dinner Gathering and Fundraiser Dinner Gathering and Fundraiser at Jason's Deli on Thu Jun 25 2026, 5:00pm CDT: Please join us at 5:00pm on June 25th for our monthly fundraiser at...

Pilgrims and Puritans and Quakers, Oh My! Virginian Cavaliers and Indentured Servants, Oh My!

Join us for the June 25 meeting of the Topeka Genealogical Society as TGS member Phyllis Ericson presents:

Who Were Your Ancestors in British Colonial America? Finding Our Colonial Ancestors, 1607–1775

Phyllis will guide us into the world of our early American ancestors—how they lived in the British Colonies before the Revolutionary War, where to find them in colonial records, and what we know about life in the 1700s.

📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026 • 7:00pm CDT
📍 Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
1515 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604
🎟 Free and open to the public

Attend in person or online via Zoom - See the link below:

If you have colonial roots—or hope to discover them—this program will spark new insights and research paths.

“Who Were Your Ancestors in British Colonial America? Finding Our Colonial Ancestors, 1607-1775” by Phyllis Ericson “Who Were Your Ancestors in British Colonial America? Finding Our Colonial Ancestors, 1607-1775” by Phyllis Ericson at Topeka and Shawnee...

British Session this Sunday, June 7
Civil Registration: Certificates and Clues
by TGS member Phyllis Ericson
2:00 pm - Zoom Only - Pre-Registration Required

Discover how British birth, marriage, and death records can unlock the stories your ancestors left behind.
If you have any British ancestors who were living in England after 1837, this session is a must for your research.
In this session, we’ll explore real BMD certificates, learn smart search strategies using FreeBMD and the GRO index, and walk step‑by‑step through how to order the records you need. Whether you’re new to British research or ready to sharpen your skills, this session will help you turn these certificates into clues, and clues into discoveries.
Led by Phyllis Ericson, this group welcomes both beginners and experienced researchers.
This Zoom-only session encourages sharing and learning together.
Register now and get the details for joining by clicking this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2yWEwHFkSGqSVfz8m-b5tQ #/registration