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Sign up for June Civil War Genealogy Programming! – Tuesday’s Tip
Do you have a Civil War veteran in your family tree? Learn how to research your veteran ancestors during Fountaindale Public Library’s Civil War Genealogy Workshop on Saturday, June 1 from 10 am to noon. Librarians Tina Beaird and Debra … Continue reading
Exciting Summer Genealogy Programing @ The Fountaindale Library!
Looking for a great way to kick off your summer research season? The Fountaindale Public Library his hosting a fantastic array of programming which will help engage your next genealogical challenge! Did your ancestors take up sides during the Civil … Continue reading
Space stil available for Genealogy Day 2013!
There’s still time to register for our amazing Genealogy Day! Join us our fantastic free program on Saturday, April 20 from 9:30 am to 4 pm and learn more about the following genealogical topics: Homesteading Records - The Homestead … Continue reading
December’s To-Do List from a Genealogist – Wisdom Wednesday
The months of November and December always seem to move by so fast! Thanksgiving with its wonderful weather was a welcome change, and I was even more gratified by having some time to discuss genealogy with my family, albeit in … Continue reading
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Try-It Illinois Databases 2012! Great Genealogy Resources for Free! – Tech Tuesday
Attention Illinois residents! Some of the best genealogy resources online are available for free through the Try-It! Illinois Database trial October 1 – November 30 2012. This annual statewide database trial is sponsored by Secretary of State and State Librarian … Continue reading
Help with Austrian, Hungarian, and Swiss Research with Retro Resources – Follow Friday
Dear Non-Polish researchers, I’m not ignoring you. It may seem like it, as the Genealogy Club has hosted two Polish genealogy programs this year. Ideally, I would love to have more ethnic genealogy speakers, but I have not found anyone to present … Continue reading
Genealogy Day 2012 and Sharing Photos Online – Tuesday’s Tip
Hello everyone, I hope you all are enjoying the great spring weather! I’m just now recovering from our amazing Genealogy Day a few weeks ago. We had a few volunteers from Jane Addams Middle School out for the morning to … Continue reading
Thanks For An Excellent Genealogy Day!
Dear Genealogy Day Attendees: All of you are amazing! Jose and I were reading through the comments from your cards and survey forms, and we are so happy that you all enjoyed the program! My deepest thanks to everyone who … Continue reading
Genealogy for Kids and Free Beginning Genealogy Classes – Motivation Monday
What does Jennifer Holik do when she’s not preparing for Genealogy Day? Answer: She writes genealogy books. Yes, she’s published a group of how-to ebooks on Amazon, a non-fiction a World War II account entitled To Soar with the Tigers … Continue reading
Spring Brings Great Genealogy Reads and Online Shows! – Wisdom Wednesday
I’m always on the lookout for books, movies, and other fun fictional stuff featuring genealogists. Hollywood and fiction writers love to place genealogists in a lot of the same stereotypes – namely obsessed research-driven people who glorify the deceased and … Continue reading
