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Mark Your Calendars! - Upcoming VIRTUAL Events!



ISGS Webinar hosted by the Kane County Genealogical Society!

Join us on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 7:00 PM Central for another free webinar – "Looking for European Roots". This webinar will be hosted by the Kane County Genealogical Society. The guest speaker, Caron Brennan, will provide you with ideas of where to find records for European ancestors. It includes well-known sites like FamilySearch and FindMyPast, as well as lesser known sites, many of them offer free access.
CLICK HERE for the Webinar Registration Link!
After you register, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.



Saturday, September 26, 1 pm (DCGS and Wheaton Public Library Class, Webinar)
Scottish Family History Research: In Your Own Backyard with Maureen Brady
Learn the strategies of Scottish family history research, including the historical and geographical background of Scotland, language and naming patterns, record types and the comprehensive collection of records available through the Family History Library in Salt Lake City and the Scotland’s People website. Discover that much of Scottish family history research can be accomplished “in your own backyard”.
See "Events" at https://DCGS.org/ for registration information.

Saturday, October 3, 1 pm
(DCGS and Wheaton Public Library Class, Webinar)
Warrants & Patents & Deeds, Oh My! with Dr. Dan Hubbard
Land records can be some of the most challenging records in genealogy but the discoveries found make the effort highly worthwhile. This class will look at some of the treasures found in land records, early property description systems, the process of acquiring and selling land and the documents produced.
See "Events" at https://DCGS.org/ for registration information.

October 1, 2020 - Will Shannon - History’s Rough Draft: Primary Sources 
Please join SCCGS for our first Virtual Presentation featuring Will Shannon. Will has served as the Curator for the St. Clair County Historical Society since 2012. The title of his presentation is “History’s Rough Draft: Primary Sources.” You will learn about using and interpreting primary sources. This event will be available on your device with internet access and is free. To register for this event, please CLICK HERE!


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