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2017 Try-It! Illinois Database Season is Here, But Hold Your Breath – Motivation Monday

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It’s time to fall back into your research! If you’re an Illinois resident with internet access of any kind, you are eligible to access the immense amount of information available during the this year’s trial. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White, the Illinois State Library, and… Continue reading 2017 Try-It! Illinois Database Season is Here, But Hold Your Breath – Motivation Monday

Databases · Military · Websites

Huge Breakthrough in American WWI Military Research! Ancestry Releases Army Transport Lists 1910-1939! – Workday Wednesday

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There’s great news for everyone searching for their American WWI military ancestors.  To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the entry of the United States into World War I, Ancestry just released U.S., Army Transport Lists 1910-1939. Why is this important to you? These Troop Passenger Lists document the movement of Americans and ships going to… Continue reading Huge Breakthrough in American WWI Military Research! Ancestry Releases Army Transport Lists 1910-1939! – Workday Wednesday

Databases · State Specific Research · Websites

Try-It! Illinois Database Season is Now Live! – Motivation Monday

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Kick off your fall research season with the Try-It! Illinois Database Trial! If you’re an Illinois resident with internet access of any kind, you are eligible to access the immense amount of information available during the this year’s trial. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White, the… Continue reading Try-It! Illinois Database Season is Now Live! – Motivation Monday

Databases · Genealogy Club · Websites

Try-It! Illinois Database Season is Now Live! – Thrifty Thursday

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Kick off your fall research season with the Try-It! Illinois Database Trial! If you’re an Illinois resident with internet access of any kind, you are eligible to access the immense amount of information available during the this year’s trial. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White, the… Continue reading Try-It! Illinois Database Season is Now Live! – Thrifty Thursday

Databases · Websites

Using Try-It! Illinois for Newspaper Research – Follow Friday

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Earlier this month, I had a chance to examine Historic Map Works, an amazing site available to researchers through the Try-It! Illinois Database Trial.  With the end of the trial approaching, let’s take a look at the incredible newspaper collections available on this year’s database trial, as well as a few notable resources you will… Continue reading Using Try-It! Illinois for Newspaper Research – Follow Friday

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Using Try-It! Illinois for Genealogical Resources – Wisdom Wednesday

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The best stuff in life is free, but it may only be available on a trial basis. If you’re an Illinois resident with internet access of any kind, you are eligible to access the immense amount of information available during the Try-It! Illinois Database Trial.  Thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Secretary of State… Continue reading Using Try-It! Illinois for Genealogical Resources – Wisdom Wednesday

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Fall into Genealogy with the Try-It! Illinois Database Trial – Follow Friday

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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 2014. This annual statewide database trial is sponsored by Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White and the Illinois State Library. Try-It! Illinois offers library staff and patrons to… Continue reading Fall into Genealogy with the Try-It! Illinois Database Trial – Follow Friday

Books and Print Material · Databases · Websites

Finding Family Clues in Digital Letters and Diaries – Follow Friday

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Once upon a time, acquiring access to a personal correspondence collection required an in-person visit to a specialized library, state archive, or a national depository.  Diaries and Letters give a first person account of daily life, and divulge an individual’s circle of friends, chores, schedules, thoughts, and to various degrees – feelings. This type of… Continue reading Finding Family Clues in Digital Letters and Diaries – Follow Friday

Cemetery Research · Databases · Local History and Genealogy · Vital Records · Websites

New Chicago Indexing Projects on Family Search – Workday Wednesday

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Attention researchers!  If you’ve been searching for new Chicago genealogy records, there are two amazing record sets available for indexing on FamilySearch right now! If you’re new to online indexing projects, FamilySearch indexing provides volunteers with a unique opportunity to contribute to the processing of genealogical records.  A free online registration, free software download, and… Continue reading New Chicago Indexing Projects on Family Search – Workday Wednesday

Databases · Local History and Genealogy · State Specific Research · Technology Tools · Websites

Internet Archive Hosts Outstanding Collection of City Directories, Yearbooks, and Gazetteers – Follow Friday

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Dear Genealogists, I want you to add just one more item to your list of goals this year – Get to Know the City Directories, Yearbooks, and Gazetters on Internet Archive. I’ve been extolling the virtues of Internet Archive as a place where you can find great genealogy resources – most of which are searchable… Continue reading Internet Archive Hosts Outstanding Collection of City Directories, Yearbooks, and Gazetteers – Follow Friday