The annual conference of the DuPage County Genealogical Society (DCGS) will be held Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Naperville, Illinois, and features an All-Star lineup of speakers:  Judy G. Russell, Lisa A. Alzo, Antje Petty, and Katherine R. Willson.  Here’s a look at the lectures:

  • Judy G. Russell
    • ABCs of DNA
    • Beyond X and Y: The Promise and Pitfalls of Autosomal DNA Testing
    • ‘’Don’t forget the Ladies” – A Genealogist’s Guide to Women and the Law
    • Where There Is—or Isn’t—A Will
  • Lisa A. Alzo
    • Tracing You Immigrant Ancestors
    • Beginning Slovak Genealogy
    • Ten Ways to Jumpstart Your Eastern European Research
    • Crossing the Pond: Successful Strategies for Researching Eastern European Ancestors
  • Antje Petty
    • Introduction to German Genealogy
    • Working with Documents in America and Germany
    • Using German and European Online Resources for Your Family Research
    • German Genealogy on the Other Side of the Atlantic
  • Katherine R. Willson
    • Locating Living Relatives: Where, Why & How
    • They Did What?!?!? Finding Archived Articles About Your Ancestors
    • How to Begin Researching Your Family Tree
    • Writing Down the Bones: Printing Your Family History

Registration is $55 for DCGS members and $65 for non-members.  Lunch is included in the registration fee.  There will also be genealogy vendors and door prizes.

For additional information about the conference or to register, visit the annual conference page on the DCGS website.