December Genealogy Presentations in the Northwest Suburbs and Most are Free

Every month, the first week of the month, I list genealogical events being held in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago for about the next six weeks.  Most events are free, but sometimes you will need to register in advance, especially sponsored by a public library.  If it is sponsored by a genealogy society, you probably will not need to register unless there is a fee (which is designated by the $).  Check the website listed for more information.

If you’d like individual help, the following public libraries’ websites state that you may make an appointment with a librarian or genealogy volunteer: Schaumburg, Palatine, Arlington Heights and Mount Prospect. On the first Thursday of the month from 3-4:30 PM, the Indian Trails Library, Wheeling has a genealogy question and answer session with the librarian.  The Bloomingdale Public Library has a similar group on the fourth Thursdays of the month at 6:30 PM.  See the library websites for more information and the Palatine Public Library holds a group on the second Thursday of the month at various times.  Check the websites for more details.

By mid month in December, there are fewer presentations, but I've included a few that will be held in January, after the holidays.  If you know of any events that I have missed, please email me. I hope you see an event you’d like to attend.

Happy Holidays!

December 2 7:00-8:30 PM

DNA for Genealogy by Jeffrey Basset
Palatine Public Library
http://www.palatinelibrary.org/events/

December 5 9:30-11 AM
Finding Ancestors Online
Arlington Heights Public Library
http://www.ahml.info/

December 7 3:00 PM
Going Beyond the Begats by Sarah Kirby
Genealogical Forum of Elmhurst
www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilgfe/

December 9 7:30 PM
Break Out/Small Work Groups (No Speaker)
Ethnic Interest/Beginners Table/Tips to Create Family History Book Tables
Schaumburg Township District Library
http://genealogywithtony.wordpress.com/2013-programs/

December 9 7:00-8:30 PM
Swab Your Cheek: Make the Most of DNA Kinship Results by Marsha Peterson-Maass
Indian Trails Library, Wheeling
http://www.indiantrailslibrary.org/

December 10
Swedish Genealogy – 90 minutes of 1 on 1 help by appointment
Held at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library
http://www.ahml.info/genealogy_appointments

December 17 7:00-8:30 PM
Using Access Newspaper Archive
Palatine Public Library
http://www.palatinelibrary.org/events

January 3, 2015  10:00 AM
Preparing to Publish Your Family Book by Regina Yuill
Arlington Heights Senior Center
http://www.nwscg.com/

January 10 1:00 PM
Who Will Look At Your Genealogical Collection? by Laura Cosgrove Lorenzana
Northbrook Historical Society
http://nsgsil.org

January 12 6:30 PM
Finding Your Roots Online – Computer Class
Palatine Public Library
http://www.palatinelibrary.org/events

 

 

My Memorable Monthly Mentions (AKA My Favorite Blogs this Month)

I admit, I love reading genealogy blogs...daily. AND...I keep a list of my favorites. Each month, I am happy to share my favorites with you. I'll be calling them my monthly mentions. I hope you enjoy them too. Blogs I've liked in the past month are:

A visit to the DAR library with photos.  This library is on my to-to list. Good news! They have recently waived the $6 entrance fee. http://onerhodeislandfamily.com/category/dar-library/

Are you watching Henry Gates on PBS?  I’m hooked every Tuesday night.  Here’s an interview with this interesting man. http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-finding-roots-henry-louis-gates-jr-20141019-story.html#page=2

Every cloud has a silver lining is the saying.  Genealogical brickwalls also have their own version of a silver lining.  Read about it here: http://ancestralbreezes.blogspot.com/2014/11/joys-of-brickwall.html

Here is a story about two of the most unusual gravestones, chosen by one man for each of his wives.http://genealogyblog.geneanet.org/index.php/post/2014/11/The-Puzzle-Tombstone-of-Henrietta-and-Susanna-Bean-in-Rushes-Cemetery-near-Crosshill-Wellesley-Township-Ontario-Canada.html

I love watching webinars.  The Illinois State Genealogical Society announced their 2015 monthly webinar presentations and they are free! http://ilgensoc.blogspot.com/2014/11/illinois-state-genealogical-society.html

 A list of funny things that people do when they have Genealogical OCD and links to other lists. I’ve done many of them myself. http://www.geneamusings.com/2014/11/saturday-night-genealogy-fun-signs-you.html

It’s time to start thinking of gift ideas for the holidays.  Here is a list of 50 genea-gifts ideas. http://onerhodeislandfamily.com/2014/11/09/50-gifts-for-genealogists-2014/

How could I not include some interesting facts about French probate rules.? http://french-genealogy.typepad.com/genealogie/2014/11/probate-genealogy-in-france.html  If you are researching French genealogy, this blog regularly gives great information.

Judy Russell has so many good thoughtful blogs.  Here’s one on plagiarism…or is it just sharing?  http://www.legalgenealogist.com/blog/2014/11/04/its-not-sharing/

Why genealogy is a popular hobby?   Could it be the forgotten but surprisingly “black sheep” stories we find:
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424127887324734904578241822679163276

Do you have a favorite blog?  Let us know about  it!