Carnival/Meme Roundup – May 2009

May’s been a busy month for the GeneaBloggers.  Let’s see what they’ve been up to. Carnival of Genealogy – Local History Smile for the Camera – All Creatures Great and Small Carnival of Genealogy – Mothers! A Festival of Postcards – Wheels Carnival of Central […]

Orphan Photo #19

This photo is mounted on a decorative card measuring 6-7/8” x 8-5/8”; the card has a beveled edge.

Family Events – Week of May 31 to June 6

Weekly column sharing birth, marriage, and death events for people in my family tree.

Saturday in the Attic – 05/30/09

This is a State of Illinois Service Recognition Certificate that was awarded to my grandfather in 1947 after serving in World War II.

Orphan Photo #18

This photo is mounted on a card measuring 7”W x 9-1/4”H.  It appears that the card had rounded corners, or perhaps it has worn that way over time.

Family Events – Week of May 24 to May 30

Weekly column sharing birth, marriage, and death events for people in my family tree.

Saturday in the Attic – 05/23/09

This is the MLS listing for the house my dad grew up in.  With all the “reconstruction” going on in Elmhurst, I wonder if it’s still standing, or if it’s been torn down with a McMansion built in its place.

Looking for Chicago Ancestors?

If you are in search of Chicago ancestors, you might try connecting with others through the Chicago Genealogical Society’s new Surname Database.  This new online database lists the surname, dates/location, and an email address for the person who is researching the name.   Be sure to […]