Have you taken the time to write down key details about yourself? Are your personal records and documents organized in a way that your ancestors will be able to find, understand, and use them? If not, there is no time like the present to begin this important step in your genealogy! Many times, we only…
Spring is in the air, and it’s a perfect time to cultivate your genealogy skills and dig into something new to expand your knowledge! It is also a great time to grow as a genealogist, particularly if you are feeling a little green about certain aspects of the research. The seeds you plant today will…
At our recent Genealogy Networking Group meeting we combined our years of experience to give out some advice for our newest members. Some of the great tips that were offered were: Start with yourself, work backwards in time. This is the mantra of every beginning genealogist. Cite Your Sources. Always keep track of where you…
Our Genealogy 101 class this Saturday will be held in the Meeting Room at Cook Park Library in Libertyville. I apologize for giving the wrong information in the previous post. See you at Cook Park Library on January 10, 2015, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.~Sonia
If you're curious about getting into genealogy research but don't know where to start, here's your chance. Attend our Genealogy 101 program this Saturday morning, January 10, 2015, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., at Aspen Drive Library . We'll start at the beginning with home sources, talk about the building blocks of genealogy, make sure you…
