ISGS Webinar hosted by the Fox Valley Genealogical Society!
Click HERE to register! After you register, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
The Conference on Illinois History will take place virtually from October 5 – October 9, 2020. There will be no charge to attend.
Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko, the Director of the Illinois State Museum, and Kristin Hoganson, Stanley S. Stroup Professor of United States History at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, will deliver plenary addresses on Thursday and Friday.
You can view the conference schedule and register for sessions here.
We will miss seeing everyone on-site at the ALPLM, but look forward to our first virtual Conference on Illinois History!
Any questions can be directed to Dr. Jacob Friefeld at Jacob.Friefeld@illinois.gov.
Confidently start your journey toward learning more about your ancestor's Great War experience using a fail-proof method of record gathering.
Presented by Debra Dudek who holds a post graduate certificate in Genealogical, Palaeographic & Heraldic Studies from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland, and is the author of the World War I Research Guide: Tracing American Military and Non-Combatant Ancestors – Includes a Guide to Canadian Military Research.
October 8 at 6 pm, online. No charge to attend. Click HERE to register!
The North Suburban Genealogical Society will host their next online meeting Saturday, October 10th at 1:00 pm.
The Coded Census – Deciphering US Census Codes
Presented by: Thomas MacEntee
Summary: As the US Census progressed, starting in the 20th century, the Census Bureau employed the use of various codes to categorize census data. Various types of codes covered education, employment, marriage, nativity and more. Understanding census codes can help you uncover more information about your ancestor and possibly assist in breaking down brick walls. Learn how to locate census code-related tools online and how to use them for a specific US census.
Conference on Illinois History, hosted by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum- A Great Opportunity for Teachers and historians alike!
Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko, the Director of the Illinois State Museum, and Kristin Hoganson, Stanley S. Stroup Professor of United States History at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, will deliver plenary addresses on Thursday and Friday.
You can view the conference schedule and register for sessions here.
We will miss seeing everyone on-site at the ALPLM, but look forward to our first virtual Conference on Illinois History!
Any questions can be directed to Dr. Jacob Friefeld at Jacob.Friefeld@illinois.gov.
The Peoria County Genealogical Society will be hosting their next online meeting on Thursday, October 8th:
"WW1 Genealogy: Where Do I Start" Confidently start your journey toward learning more about your ancestor's Great War experience using a fail-proof method of record gathering.
Presented by Debra Dudek who holds a post graduate certificate in Genealogical, Palaeographic & Heraldic Studies from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland, and is the author of the World War I Research Guide: Tracing American Military and Non-Combatant Ancestors – Includes a Guide to Canadian Military Research.
October 8 at 6 pm, online. No charge to attend. Click HERE to register!
The North Suburban Genealogical Society will host their next online meeting Saturday, October 10th at 1:00 pm.
Presented by: Thomas MacEntee
Summary: As the US Census progressed, starting in the 20th century, the Census Bureau employed the use of various codes to categorize census data. Various types of codes covered education, employment, marriage, nativity and more. Understanding census codes can help you uncover more information about your ancestor and possibly assist in breaking down brick walls. Learn how to locate census code-related tools online and how to use them for a specific US census.
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