Illinois State Genealogical Society Blog

The ISGS Office will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2016, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Regular hours will resume on Thursday, July 7, 2016. © 2016, copyright Illinois State Genealogical Society

Join us on  Tuesday, July 12 , at 8:00 PM Central, when Jean Hibben, CG will present  Special Delivery: Using US Postmaster Documents in Family History Research . To attend this webinar, register at  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2607347059774722305 Last week's webinar,  Using Social Media to Break Through Brick Walls , presented by Amie Bowser Tennant, is now available to ISGS members in the Members Section of the ISGS website ( http://ilgensoc.org/members.php ). Upcoming Webinars July 12 -  Special Delivery: Using US Postmaster Documents in Family History Research Presenter: Jean Hibben, CG Registration:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2607347059774722305 August 9 -  Misbegotten Children; Tracing the Family Lines of the Illegitimate Presenter: Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, AG Registration:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1406973931847993857 September 13 - Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker: Using Occ...

The Illinois State Genealogical Society (ISGS) is seeking qualified genealogy presenters to participate in its ISGS 2017 Webinar Series . ISGS webinars are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, at 9:00 pm Eastern / 8:00 pm Central. Scheduled dates are: January 10, 2017 February 14, 2017 March 14, 2017 April 11, 2017 May 9, 2017 June 13, 2017 July 11, 2017 August 15, 2017 September 12, 2017 October 10, 2017 November 14, 2017 December 12, 2017 Preferred Webinar Topics Genealogy methodology including research and evidence evaluation. Record sets: “how to” and usage practices. Midwest United States genealogy, research and record sets. Ethnic genealogy including African-American, Scandinavian, Irish, German, Polish. Click  here  to view a list of previous ISGS webinar topics dating back to January 2012. Qualifications and Requirements Potential presenters must have previous genealogy speaking experience at a local, regional or national level. Potent...

Title :   Using Social Media to Break Through Brick Walls Date : Tuesday, June 14, 2016, 8:00 pm Central Description : Social media isn't just for teenagers anymore! Learn to use the power of Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter to overcome genealogy brick walls in your family tree and share your family story. Knowledgeable people around the world are just waiting to help you with your biggest problems and maybe you can help someone else along the way. Presenter : Amie Bowser Tennant Amie Bowser Tennant has been passionate about genealogy and family history for the last 16 years. She was awarded the NGS Home Study Scholarship in 2011 and is currently "on the clock" for national certification. She has served on many local community boards and organizations. This past year, Amie accepted the position of Head Content Specialist at RootsBid.com . Today, she works as a research genealogist, national speaker, and international writer. Follow her adventures...

The ISGS Office will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2016, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Regular hours will resume on Thursday, June 2, 2016. © 2016, copyright Illinois State Genealogical Society

Join us on  Tuesday, June 14 , at 8:00 PM Central, when Amie Tenant will present  Using Social Media to Break Through Brick Walls . To attend this webinar, register at  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7540625935675352321 Last week's webinar,  Polish Immigration to America - When, Where, Why and Hows , presented by Stephen Szabados, is now available to ISGS members in the Members Section of the ISGS website ( http://ilgensoc.org/members.php ). Upcoming Webinars June 14 -  Using Social Media to Break Through Brick Walls Presenter: Amie Tenant Registration:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7540625935675352321 July 12 -  Special Delivery: Using US Postmaster Documents in Family History Research Presenter: Jean Hibben, CG Registration:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2607347059774722305 August 9 -  Misbegotten Children; Tracing the Family Lines of the Illegitimate Presenter: Peggy Clemens Lauritzen,...

The  May/June 2016  issue of the ISGS Newsletter is now available to both ISGS members and non-members. Visit the ISGS website at  http://www.ilgensoc.org  and click ISGS Newsletter to download the current issue (in PDF) and to view past issues going back to January/February 2008. © 2016, copyright Illinois State Genealogical Society