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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
Posted in Books and Print Material, Cemetery Research, Databases, Fountaindale Public Library District, Genealogy Club, Local History and Genealogy, Public Presentations, Vital Records, Websites
Tagged BillionGraves, Family Search, Findmypast.co.uk, findmypast.ie, Fountaindale Public Library, ScotlandsPeople, Story of England, vital records
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Genealogy Club Webinar: Finding an Ancestors Disasterous End – Tombstone Tuesday
We all want a happy ending, but for some of us that may not be how the story ends. As a genealogist, I’ve learned it can be easy to track down an ancestor when they’ve passed away horribly or under … Continue reading
Cemetery Hijinks Do Not Include Stone Tipping – Funny Friday
We’re prepping for our Naperville Cemetery Tour on Wednesday, June 13, and I hope you’re ready to join us! While preparing for our tour, symbolism scavenger hunt, and grave dousing have led me to think about several facets of cemetery … Continue reading
Posted in Cemetery Research
Tagged Cemetery Research, Field Trip, Fountaindale Public Library, Genealogy Club, Headstones
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1940 Census Madness or How I Learned to Stay Connected with Facebook and a Phone – Wisdom Wednesday
I have been asked to write a blog entry about my personal family history research experience (now in its ninth year) for about a year now. My life circumstances have not allowed the free time to make this happen… until … 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
In Love with Free Online Genealogy Goodies – Follow Friday
Dear Genealogists, Love is in the air, online, and just a click away. No, I’m not talking about e-Harmony. I’m too busy falling in love with the free 1930 census records on Ancestry.com! From February 16 to 2o, Ancestry is … Continue reading
New Tech Tools That Will Make You Drool – Tech Tuesday
I’m always on the lookout for genealogy tech tools. Gadgets, software, websites, I love to look at all the cool new stuff and demo as much of it as I can. With the holiday season approaching, retailers and websites are … Continue reading
Posted in Technology Tools, Websites
Tagged family history notebook, Fountaindale Public Library, mocavo, mocavo.co.uk, scanner, technology, websites
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Free DNA Genealogy Presentation Nov. 10 at the Fountaindale Library – Thrifty Thursday
Demystify your DNA research with a fantastic fall program at the Fountaindale Public Library! Noted genealogist and author Dave Dowell will present “Adding DNA Testing to your Genealogical Tool Kit” and sign copies of his new book Crash Course in … Continue reading
