Illinois State Genealogical Society Blog

Title :   Midwestern Gems: Back Issues of Genealogical, Historical and Sociological Journals Date : Tuesday, October 11, 2016, 8:00 pm Central Description : Many years of social history, local/state history, military, and other serials aid in studying migration, land, military, churches, railroads, cemeteries, and other aspects of Midwestern ancestry. A plethora of FREE specialized finding aids, print and online access, and indexes exist. A journal might not mention a specific ancestor but may tell the story of a battle, town disturbance, or dispute in which an ancestor took part or observed. It might detail the history of a business or of a cemetery and list early burials. Presenter : Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGS Paula Stuart-Warren is a professional genealogist specializing in genealogical and historical research, lecturing, consulting, and writing. Her lectures, research, and consultations for individuals, societies, law firms, and Indian tribes seeking ...

Join us on  Tuesday, October 11 , at 8:00 PM Central, when Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGS will present  Midwestern Gems: Back Issues of Genealogical, Historical and Sociological Journals . To attend this webinar, register at  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4021548811025038081 Last week's webinar,  Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker: Using Occupational Records , presented by Amy Johnson Crow, CG, is now available to ISGS members in the Members Section of the ISGS website ( http://ilgensoc.org/members.php ). Upcoming Webinars October 11 -  Midwestern Gems: Back Issues of Genealogical, Historical and Sociological Journals Presenter: Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGS Registration:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4021548811025038081 November 8 -  Principles of Effective Evidence Analysis Presenter: George G. Morgan Registration:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5160689038658812674 December 13 -...