Upcoming Virtual Events, mid-October- Mark Your Calendars

Saturday, October 17, 1 pm
(DCGS and Wheaton Public Library Class, Webinar)
Using Newspapers to Fill the Gaps in a Family Story by Maureen Brady
Local newspapers provided our ancestors with “all the news that’s fit to print”. This presentation will review the major websites offering access to historical newspapers and search strategies for finding those nuggets of information that can break down brick walls or add color to our ancestors’ lives.
See "Events" at https://DCGS.org/ for registration information.

Wednesday, Oct 21, 2020, 7 pm
(DCGS Program, Webinar)
The War of 1812 - Researching 'Second Revolution' Ancestors by Debra Dudek
Discover the stories and service of the military men of America's 'Second Revolution'. Reaching beyond federal pension records, this lecture examines a range of resources spanning military registers, navy accounts, and prisoner of war records.
See "Events" at https://DCGS.org/ for registration information.

The Swedish American Genealogical Society at the Swedish American Museum hosts sessions from 10 a.m. to noon the fourth Saturday of each month excluding June and December. Check the Swedish American Museum’s website for any exceptions or updates. The events have now moved online and registrations are required in order to receive a Zoom code.

Oct. 24 - Finding my ne'er-do-well, scoundrel Swedish great-grandfather by Greg Paris
My great-grandfather emigrated from Sweden to central Pennsylvania in the late 1800s, sired my grandmother, then disappeared -- abandoning a young mother with an infant-in-arms, and leaving behind a puzzle. Who was he? Where did he go? Where did he come from? Why was he such a jerk? A century-old family puzzle and brick wall, finally laid to rest -- with the help of some DNA and ArkivDigital. A part of the larger story of one family's journey: the diaspora from Älvsborg to the wilds of Pennsylvania.

Date: 17 Oct 2020 10:30 AM 
Using HistoryLines to Tell Your Story
by Adam Allgaier
HistoryLines will create a historical life sketch of any ancestor on your family tree, rich with place descriptions, impactful events and cultural and lifestyle narrative. Expand the stories with details and artifacts that you have collected. Explore the lives of your ancestors, capture the life story of a relative, and capture your own personal history.
Zoom meeting info:
Link: us02web.zoom.us/j/85895968297?pwd=VEJmdm10UzkwVmMxa0VIcWYrY09SZz09
ID/Passcode: 858 9596 8297 / 278276

ISGS Webinar Hosted by the Kane County Genealogical Society!

Beginning Genetic Genealogy by Laura Street Chaplin 

This three-part DNA series will be hosted by the Kane County Genealogical Society. 

 Part 2 and Part 3 will take place at 7:00 PM, Thursday, January 28, 2021 and February 25, 2021, respectively. 

CLICK HERE to Register! 

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