November & December Events in the NW Suburbs

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.

There are very few events for December so this is both November and December's offerings.  Enjoy the holidays and spending time with your family.

If you know of any events that I have missed, please email me. I hope you see at an event you’d like to attend.  

November 5 10:00 AM

Research Practices: Sources and Citations by Ginger Frere

Arlington Heights Senior Center

http://www.nwsgenealogy.org/

November 5 10-noon and 1:30-4

Technology for Genealogy: From Piles to Files by Teresa McMillin

Arlington Heights Memorial Library

http://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar

November 8 7:30 PM

Using Fold3 to Research World War II Military Records by Jennifer Holik

Schaumburg Township District Library, Schaumburg

https://genealogywithtony.wordpress.com

November 9 7:00 PM

Researching Colonial American Ancestors

Fountaindale Public Library, Bolingbrook

ddudek@fountaindale.org

November 10 7:00 PM

Beginning Genealogy by Jacquie Schattner

Arlington Heights Memorial Library

http://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar

November 11 1-2:30 PM

Explore MyHeritage Library Edition

Arlington Heights Memorial Library

http://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar

November 11 7:00 PM

Advanced Genealogy Workshop by Tina Beaird

Palatine Public Library

http://www.palatinelibrary.org/

November 12 11:30 AM

Brownie Wise: The Original Tupperware Lady by Leslie Goddard

Glenview Golf Course

http://nsgsil.org

November 12 9:00 AM

Lake County Genealogical 24^th Annual Conference, Lake Villa

All Day Presentations by Julianna Szucs

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~illcgs/contactus.htm

November 15 7:00 PM

A Guide to Overseas Genealogy by Jacquie Schattner

St. Charles Library

http://www.stcharleslibrary.org/

November 15 7:00 PM

Mining the Census Records by Steve Szabados

Indian Trails Public Library – check exact location

http://www.indiantrailslibrary.org/

November 16 6:30 PM

Irish Genealogy by Pat Biallas

Wheaton Public Library

www.dcgs.org

November 19 10:30 PM

Over There: The War to End All Wars by Terry Lynch

Schaumburg Township Public Library

http://caggni.shuttlepod.org/

November 22 7:00 PM

Finding Grandma’s European Ancestors by Steve Szabados

Helen Plum Library, Lombard

http://www.helenplum.org/

December 9 9:30 PM

Finding Your Ancestors Online

Arlington Heights Memorial Library

http://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar

December 10 1-4 PM

Home for the Holidays: Stories of Family Celebrations

Arlington Heights Memorial Library

http://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar

My 5 Minutes of Genea-Fame via Randy Seaver of Genea-Musings

I love blogs!  I find that they keep my research refreshed.  So many new ideas, websites.  Blogs are where I find much of my new research information.  One of my favorites and a daily read is Genea-Musings.  Randy, the writer, is a retired engineer and writes on several subjects daily.  In the Blogger world, he is one of the best and most read. I look forward to what he has to write about every day.  On Saturdays, Randy always writes “Saturday Night Genealogy Fun”, where he asks a question or two and then “cue the Mission Impossible music” assigns it to willing readers who answer as a comment or by writing their own blog and providing a link.

 

Inspired by FGS, I had a list of questions that I had been asked or asked people I met at the conference in Springfield.  On my ride home, I mentally added a few more. I wrote them all up and took a chance.  I emailed the list to Randy, letting him know that if wanted them for his Saturday night blogs, he could re-word them any way he wanted.  I was thrilled when he wrote back that he would use them in the future, and would also give me the credit.

Surprise!  The very next Saturday, September 10th he asked one of my questions!  And true to his word, he acknowledge that the question came from me. (Very sweet and thoughtful of him.)  The next week, he asked another of my questions: 1) What was the "trigger," that started you actively researching your family history and genealogy?  It got 28 comments!

For me, this has been a bit of a thrill.  My thanks to Randy for considering my questions.  And for those of you who have not read his blog, try it.  The Sunday night blogs are a listing of some of the best blogs of the week from all over the world.  Love them!

Here is a link the October 1 question: http://www.geneamusings.com/2016/10/what-was-first-genealogical-society-you.html

October Genealogy Events in the Northwest Suburbs

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 know of any events that I have missed, please email me. I hope you see at an event you’d like to attend.

October 8 1-3 PM

Publishing Your Genealogical Writing

Arlington Heights Memorial Library

http://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar

October 8 1:00 PM

Get the Scoop: Interviewing to Gather Family Stories by Diane Dassow

Northbrook History Museum

http://nsgsil.org

October 12 7:00 PM

Finding Your Genealogy via Secret Societies

Fountaindale Public Library, Bolingbrook

ddudek@fountaindale.org or

https://fountaindalegenealogy.wordpress.com/

October 13 7:00 PM

Beginning Genealogy by Jacquie Schattner

Arlington Heights Memorial Library

http://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar

October 14 9:30 PM

Finding Your Ancestors Online

Arlington Heights Memorial Library

http://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar

October 15 10:30 PM

Try It:  Illinois by Debra Dudek

http://caggni.shuttlepod.org/

November 5 10:00 AM

Research Practices: Sources and Citations by Ginger Frere

Arlington Heights Senior Center

http://www.nwsgenealogy.org/

November 5  10-noon and 1:30-4

Technology for Genealogy: From Piles to Files by Teresa McMillin

Arlington Heights Memorial Library

http://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar

November 9 7:00 PM

Researching Colonial American Ancestors

Fountaindale Public Library, Bolingbrook

ddudek@fountaindale.org

November 10 7:00 PM

Beginning Genealogy by Jacquie Schattner

Arlington Heights Memorial Library

http://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar

November 11 1-2:30 PM

Explore MyHeritage Library Edition

Arlington Heights Memorial Library

http://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar