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South Suburban Genealogical & Historical Society
Saturday, June 10
South Suburban Genealogical & Historical Society  (ISGS Member Society Events)
10:00 am
HYBRID MEETING

Program:  Researching Online – Website and More – Updates for 2023

Speaker:  Pat Kapustiak

For more details, visit  https://ssghs.org/


Computer Assisted Genealogy Group
Saturday, June 17
Computer Assisted Genealogy Group  (ISGS Member Society Events)
10:30 am to 12:15 pm
Hybrid Meeting: Mount Prospect Public Library & Zoom
 
Program: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) - Chicago
The National Archives in Chicago hold Federal records from agencies in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin dating from the 1800s, includig Territorial Papers, Farming and Agriculture, Naturalization, Military, Taxes, Postal Service, Court Cases, and many more records. Learn what's available and how to access these rich resources.
 
Presenter:  Jane G. Haldeman
Jane G. Haldeman is a Chicago-area professional genealogist and owner of It's Relative, www.itsrelative.net, with more than 30 years of research experience. She lectures on a wide range of topics, including DNA, both locally and nationally. She is a former president of the Illinois State Genealogical Society and is author of A Genealogist's Guide to Springfield, Illinois.
 
 • Member – free
 • Non-Member -- $5.00
 
 


Kane County Genealogical Society
Thursday, June 22
Kane County Genealogical Society  (ISGS Member Society Events)
7:00 pm
HYBRID Meeting: Batavia Public Library & Zoom

Program:  The National Road – America's Highway

Presented by:  Dr. Kimberly Ormsby Nagy

Non-members wishing to attend should contact kcgsinfo@gmail.com to register.

 


South Suburban Genealogical & Historical Society
Saturday, July 8
South Suburban Genealogical & Historical Society  (ISGS Member Society Events)
10:00 am
IN-PERSON

Program:  Field Trip to Pullman National Monument

For more details, visit  https://ssghs.org/


Computer Assisted Genealogy Group
Saturday, July 15
Computer Assisted Genealogy Group  (ISGS Member Society Events)
10:30 am to 12:15 pm
Hybrid Meeting: Schaumburg Township District Library & Zoom
 
Program: Finding the Polish Records
Where do you start your research of your Polish Ancestors? Finding them is a challenge. This presentation simplifies the confusing elements of European research by using logical steps to find their birthplace, find the European documents, and translate them. This material will jump-start your research and help you enjoy your Polish Heritage.
 
Presenter:  Stephen Szabados
Stephen is a lecturer and author who has given numerous programs to genealogy groups and libraries. He has a bachelor of science degree from the Univ. of Illinos and an MBA from Northern Illinois University. He has authored over 15 genealogy books and over 20 family histories. He is also a contributing editor for the Polish American Journal and a genealogy volunteer at his local library. He is passionate about sharing his love of family history, and his courses cover the methods he has found success in his 20 years of research experience.
 
 • Member – free
 • Non-Member -- $5.00
 
 


Kane County Genealogical Society
Thursday, July 27
Kane County Genealogical Society  (ISGS Member Society Events)
7:00 pm
VIRTUAL Meeting

Program:  My New England Research is Done – Or is it?

Presented by:  D. Joshua Taylor

Non-members wishing to attend should contact kcgsinfo@gmail.com to register.

 


South Suburban Genealogical & Historical Society
Saturday, August 12
South Suburban Genealogical & Historical Society  (ISGS Member Society Events)
10:00 am
HYBRID MEETING

Program:  Making History Relevant

Speaker:  Tina Beaird

For more details, visit  https://ssghs.org/


Computer Assisted Genealogy Group
Saturday, August 19
Computer Assisted Genealogy Group  (ISGS Member Society Events)
10:30 am to 12:15 pm
Hybrid Meeting: Mount Prospect Public Library & Zoom
 
Program: 10 Must Haves for Genealogy and Family History Success
Whether you're just "dabbling" in genealogy and researching your roots, or you've become a "hard core lifer" obsessed with "the hunt", there are basic skills that family historians of all levels have in common. We'll review those skills that can hlep you find success researching online or in-person.
 
Presenter:  Thomas MacEntee
Thomas MacEntee is a professional genealogist specializing in the use of technology and social media to improve genealogical research and as a means of interacting with others in the family history community..
 
 • Member – free
 • Non-Member -- $5.00
 
 


Polish Genealogical Society
Sunday, August 20
Polish Genealogical Society  (ISGS Member Society Events)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Virtual
 
Program:  Update on Ukrainian Archives & Access
Presented by:  Vera Miller
 
For more details, visit https://pgsa.org
 


Kane County Genealogical Society
Thursday, August 24
Kane County Genealogical Society  (ISGS Member Society Events)
7:00 pm
HYBRID Meeting: Town & Country Public Library, Elburn & Zoom

Program:  Finessing FindMyPast

Presented by:  Laura Street Chaplin

Non-members wishing to attend should contact kcgsinfo@gmail.com to register.

 


South Suburban Genealogical & Historical Society
Saturday, September 9
South Suburban Genealogical & Historical Society  (ISGS Member Society Events)
10:00 am
HYBRID MEETING

Program:  History of Chicagolands in Maps

Speaker:  Don & Tanya Smith

For more details, visit  https://ssghs.org/


South Suburban Genealogical & Historical Society
Saturday, October 14
South Suburban Genealogical & Historical Society  (ISGS Member Society Events)
10:00 am
HYBRID MEETING

Program:  Mixers & Shakers: Tracing Your Bartending, Saloon Keeping, and Tavern Keeping Ancestors before Prohibition

Speaker:  Debra Dudek

For more details, visit  https://ssghs.org/