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  • Resources

Brown County Genealogical Society

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Come explore our extensive collection of family history and genealogy resources at our library in Hiawatha, Kansas.

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November Meeting

 Sharon Pontious, one of our local members will present the program on "Starting an Ancestry Tree to Creating a Family Story".  Please join us!  Refreshments served after the meeting. 

Everyone is welcome!

Our regular meetings are always the 3rd Thursday of the month except for January thru March when we are closed.

About Brown County Genealogical Society

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Our Purpose

The Brown County Genealogical Society is dedicated to assisting everyone with their family history research in any way we can. Our library in Hiawatha, Kansas, houses a wealth of resources, including vital records, cemetery records, marriage records, town histories, family histories, school records, church documents, and much more.  


We host monthly meetings from April through November, featuring engaging programs that are open to the public.  


As a member of our non-profit organization, you'll receive a quarterly newsletter, enjoy the benefits of our monthly meetings, and gain access to Ancestry.com and newspapers.com at the library during regular hours.  


We invite you to visit us at 116 S 7th St., Hiawatha, Kansas. Additionally, you can mail or email us your research requests, and we will be happy to assist you.

Genealogy Calendar of Events

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at brcogenealogy@yahoo.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

This is a very common question.  The best way to start is with your immediate family.  Record full names of your parents and siblings, date of births, places of birth, date and place of marriage.  Then ask about your grandparents and so on.  Gather as much information as possible from family members.

There are two basic ways to record all the information that you gather.  You can use forms such as Family Group Sheet to record all of your information and keep them in a notebook to create a family record, or you can choose to enter the information in one of the many family history programs that can be purchased.  

Now the search begins!  No doubt, you have missing names, dates and places.  Start searching records like census, vital records, such as birth certificates, death certificates and marriage licenses, newspapers, church records, etc. to find this information.  If you have other questions, or need help, please reach out to us.  We'll be glad to help!

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Meet Our Board Members

President - Ray Thieme, a key figure in our non-profit organization dedicated to promoting family history and genealogy research in Hiawatha, Kansas.


Vice President - Jeri Thompson, who actively supports our mission at the local library.


Secretary - Marla Hathhorn, ensuring our records reflect the rich genealogy of our community.


Treasurer - Sandy Carter, managing our funds to support family history initiatives.

Brown County Kansas Genealogical Society

116 S 7th St, Hiawatha, KS, USA

785-742-7511

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