Illinois State Genealogical Society Blog

Take a minute to check out a genealogy blog called Leaves on the Trudgian Tree . As described by its author: Exploring the lives of one Trudgian family in Galena, Illinois through the eyes of their daughter, Lillian, during the years of 1913 through 1931. Lillian's authentic diary entries explore the family, neighbors, what is happening in Galena, as well as, national events and of course the weather and the crops! The author Sherry Jones is the author[transcriber] of a non-fiction group of 7 diaries from 1913-1919 entitled " Lillian's Diaries: Whispers of Galena's Past " and a family genealogist for the Trudgian family who settled in Galena, IL in 1852 from St. Austell Cornwall, England. © 2011, copyright Illinois State Genealogical Society

Some great news here - Champaign County Genealogical Society now has their own blog! Click here to check out their blog for information on upcoming events and genealogy resources related to Champaign County. Also, don't forget to visit the CCGS website for even more useful resources! © 2010, copyright Illinois State Genealogical Society

A warm welcome to a new genealogy blog:   Christian County Historical Society and Museum . As stated in their byline: The Christian County Historical Society and Museum is dedicated to preserving the ancestry and the history of Christian County Illinois. We have extensive genealogical resources as well as an impressive collection of material culture. So come on out and learn a little bit about your ancestors or about the County in general! It is great to see more and more local historical and genealogical societies set up blogs as part of their web presence and social media program. © 2010, copyright Illinois State Genealogical Society

Congratulations to ISGS board member and fellow genealogy blogger Julie Tarr on the second anniversary of her blog, GenBlog . If you haven't yet paid a visit, stop by and check out not only the Illinois genealogy resources listed at her site, but her general posts on family history. © 2010, copyright Illinois State Genealogical Society

If you are looking resources and blogs dealing with genealogy for the middle part of the United States including the Prairie State - take a closer look at Midwest Genealogy . © 2010, copyright Illinois State Genealogical Society

The one to follow on this Follow Friday is Midwestern Microhistory: A Genealogy Blog run by Harold Henderson. If you are looking for resources for genealogy research in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Michigan, as well as neighbor and feeder states, then check out Midwestern Microhistory! © 2010, copyright Illinois State Genealogical Society