IN-PERSON MEETING:  VERNON HILLS VILLAGE HALL

1^st floor conference room, 290 Evergreen, Vernon Hills, IL

Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 7 p.m.

“Mining the Treasures of Family Search“

Presented by Maureen Brady

Family Search’s resources are much more than records and using the Research Wiki. This presentation will review the little used options of Family Search, such as the Digital Library, Genealogies, Family Search Labs and Activities.

Maureen Brady is a former school librarian and computer educator. She has over 25 years’ experience with family history research, is a professional genealogist and owner of Bare Roots Genealogical Services.  Maureen has made numerous presentations to Illinois and Wisconsin genealogical societies, libraries, conferences, and workshops, as well as presenting at the 2002 National Genealogical Society Conference.  She is the staff trainer of the Crystal Lake and Buffalo Grove, IL Family History Centers and is a member of many genealogical and family history societies in the U.S. and Scotland.

  IN-PERSON and ZOOM:  COOK MEMORIAL LIBRARY

THURSDAY, August 8, 2024, 7:00 PM

Researching Your World War II Ancestry

Presented by Jenny Warner:

 In this presentation we will cover Compiled Service Records, Pensions, Draft Registrations, and any other related genealogical material.

Jenny has been doing genealogy research for 42 years. I’m a member of many Lineage Societies including Presidents and First Ladies, NSDAR, LGAR, DUVCW, NSDU, NSDOAF, National Society Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims, National Society of New England Women, and National Society of Dames of the Court of Honor. I’m also a member of many Genealogical Societies on the local, state, and national level. They include the National Genealogical Society, New England Historical and Genealogical Society, and Illinois State Genealogical Society to name a few.

I love sharing my knowledge of family history. I also like helping people learn about their heritage. I speak on many topics including lineage societies. My favorite genealogy topics to talk about are anything military and research in New England and Pennsylvania areas.

Registration Required at https://cooklib.org/events

IN-PERSON or ON ZOOM

AT COOK MEMORIAL LIBRARY

July 9, 2024, 7 p.m.

“OLD NORTHWEST – GREAT LAKE STATES”

Presented by Maureen Brady

The territory Northwest of the Ohio river was created in 1787 and lasted until 1800. From it 5 states were formed: Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Review the history and suggest research strategies for the territorial period.

Maureen Brady is a former school librarian and computer educator. She has over 25 years’ experience with family history research, is a professional genealogist and owner of Bare Roots Genealogical Services.  Maureen has made numerous presentations to Illinois and Wisconsin genealogical societies, libraries, conferences, and workshops, as well as presenting at the 2002 National Genealogical Society Conference.  She is the staff trainer of the Crystal Lake and Buffalo Grove, IL Family History Centers and  is a member of many genealogical and family history societies in the U.S. and Scotland.

Registration Required at: https://cooklib.org/events

ZOOM ONLY Meeting

“30 Types of Maps useful for Genealogy”

Presented by Margaret Kapustiak

The past is not hidden; we see it every day, though we often do not even know it. Maps can unlock details about your family or lead you to new resources. We’ll explore various kinds of maps; look at details included and not included and offer suggestions on locating maps for Europe and the USA, particularly the Midwest.  You may want to share with the group your breakthroughs or most helpful maps that you have used.

Peg is a Florida resident, formerly of the south Chicago area. She has lectured for 23 years and is the author of one book and 48 research articles. She has served as President or Board Member of 13 different professional or Historical/Genealogical organizations, both in the US and Internationally. She has lived in London, Hong Kong & Singapore.

Note:  Zoom information will be sent prior to the meeting.

Saturday, March 16, 2024

2nd Annual Workshop: “Bringing History and Genealogy Together“

Saturday 9 am – 1:30 p.m at Zion-Benton Library

Presentations:

• • • • • • • Lincoln as War Leader – by Bruce Allardice
              
            • Lincoln’s Watch – by Douglas Stiles
            • Update on Waukegan Historical Society Building – by Ty Roher

View Workshop Flyer here.

“Will the Real Sven Larsson Please Stand Up?”

Presented by Dr. Daniel Hubbard

This presentation will cover “Getting started in Swedish genealogy,” Swedish last names that can be fluid and confusing, and Swedish geography that trips up the uninitiated.

You’ve got your swimsuit, so what else is needed to cross the Atlantic with your research and what records are there once you crawl up onto the shore?

Dr. Daniel Hubbard lives in Evanston and is past President of the Lake County Genealogical Society.  He is a former particle physicist and now a full-time professional genealogist and writer as well as owner of Personal Past.  His research concentrates on American, Canadian and Swedish records.  He is a member of the Nordic Family Genealogy Advisory Board at the Swedish-American Museum in Chicago.  Information about his presentations is at Products and Services on his website / blog Personal Past Meditations.  Librarians who have attended Dan’s presentations say he could be a very entertaining speaker, as well as thoroughly knowledgeable.  He does an “Intro to Genealogy presentation.”  Dan@thepersonalpast.com