There are several genealogy events coming up in the Land of Lincoln.  Here is a listing of just some of those events.

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Illinois State Genealogical Society Fall Conference
When:  October 23, 2010
Where:  Peoria
Details:  Attend this year’s conference to hear wonderful presentation on a variety of genealogy topics, network with other genealogists, and visit an array of exhibits.  Featured guest speaker is Curt B. Witcher, of FGS and the Allen County Public Library.  This year’s conference will also feature a Youth Workshop for children 12 to 15 years of age.  Refer to the conference flyer/registration form for more information.

Lake County Genealogical Society – Developing a Sixth Census:  Finding More in Census Records Than Meets the Eye
When:  July 13, 2010
Where:  Mundelein
Details:  Daniel Hubbard, PhD., will be the speaker.  Visit the LCGS website for more information.

 

Tazewell County Genealogical Society – Shenanigans of the 1790 Census for Children & Adults
When:  July 13, 2010
Where:  Pekin
Details:  Connie Perkins will be the speaker.  Visit the TCGS website for more information.

 

McLean County Genealogical Society – Annual Picnic & Cemetery Visit
When:  July 20, 2010
Where:  Bloomington
Details:  This year MCGS will visit the Rhodes-Woodlawn Cemetery; Ben Rhodes will be the speaker.  Visit the MCGS website for more information.

Kane County Genealogical Society – The History of the Geneva Girls School
When:  July 22, 2010
Where:  Geneva
Details:  Dr. John Laukaitis will be the speaker.  Visit the KCGS website for more information.

 

Elgin Genealogical Society – Researching Civil War Ancestors
When:  August 3, 2010
Where:  Elgin
Details:  Jerry Allen will be the speaker.  Visit the EGS website for more information.

 

Lake County Genealogical Society – Tools to Dig Deeper: Probate and Inquest Records
When:  August 10, 2010
Where:  Mundelein
Details:  Grace DuMelle will be the speaker.  Visit the LCGS website for more information.

 

Tazewell County Genealogical Society
When:  August 10, 2010
Where:  Pekin
Details:  Lance Zedric, author of The Silent Warriors of World War II: The Alamo Scouts behind Japanese Lines, will be the speaker.  Visit the TCGS website for more information.

 

South Suburban (Chicago) Genealogical Society – Family Search Pilot
When:  August 14, 2010
Where:  Hazel Crest
Details:  Shirley Koelling will be the speaker.  Visit the SSGS website for more information.

Kane County Genealogical Society – When to Hire a Researcher
When:  August 26, 2010
Where:  Geneva
Details:  Linda Bloom-DeGroot will be the speaker.  Visit the KCGS website for more information.

 

Elgin Genealogical Society – Probate Records
When:  September 7, 2010
Where:  Elgin
Details:  Sara Anderson will be the speaker.  Visit the EGS website for more information.

 

Chicago Genealogical Society – Tour of the Shackley Genealogy Room/Family History Center at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library
When:  September 11, 2010
Where:  Arlington Heights
Details:  Mike Mulholland will be the speaker.  Visit the CGS website for more information.

 

Lake County Genealogical Society – Mining the National Archives
When:  September 14, 2010
Where:  Mundelein
Details:  Ginger Frere will be the speaker.  Visit the LCGS website for more information.

 

Tazewell County Genealogical Society – How Lt. Campbell Lost His Flagship
When:  September 14, 2010
Where:  Pekin
Details:  Dale Kuntz will be the speaker.  Visit the TCGS website for more information.

 

DuPage County Genealogical Society – Ellis Island Experience
When:  September 15, 2010
Where:  Wheaton
Details:  Marian Schuetz will be the speaker.  Visit the DCGS website for more information.

 

Elgin Genealogical Society – Immigration From Germany
When:  September 16, 2010
Where:  Elgin
Details:  Uraula C. Krause will be the speaker.  Visit the EGS website for more information.

 

South Suburban (Chicago) Genealogical Society – German Genealogy
When:  September 18, 2010
Where:  Hazel Crest
Details:  Uraula C. Krause will be the speaker.  Visit the SSGS website for more information.

Kane County Genealogical Society – Genealogy Organization:  Comparison of Styles
When:  September 23, 2010
Where:  Geneva
Details:  Linda Farroh Eder and Susan Lye will be the speakers.  Visit the KCGS website for more information.

Fox Valley Genealogical Society Fall Conference – Ancestor Research:  A Fresh Look at Classic Techniques
When:  September 25, 2010
Where:  Naperville
Details:  D. Joshua Taylor, of NEHGS, is the featured speaker for the 17th annual conference. Topics include:  Finding the Roots of Your Family Legends, On and Off the Net, Successful Searching Online, and Vanity Sketches: Sources and Truths Behind Mugbook Entries.  Visit the FVGS website for more information.

 

Chicago Genealogical Society – City Cemetery Walking Tour
When:  October 2, 2010
Where:  ?
Details:  Pamela Bannos will be the speaker.  Visit the CGS website for more information.

 

Elgin Genealogical Society – DNA
When:  October 5, 2010
Where:  Elgin
Details:  Karen Fugate will be the speaker.  Visit the EGS website for more information.

 

South Suburban (Chicago) Genealogical Society – Footnote.com
When:  October 9, 2010
Where:  Hazel Crest
Details:  Caron Primas Brennan will be the speaker.  Visit the SSGS website for more information.

 

DuPage County Genealogical Society – American Geographical Society Maps
When:  October 20, 2010
Where:  Wheaton
Details:  Jovanka Ristic will be the speaker.  Visit the DCGS website for more information.

 

Elgin Genealogical Society – Footnote.com
When:  October 21, 2010
Where:  Elgin
Details:  Caron Primas Brennan will be the speaker.  Visit the EGS website for more information.

 

Elgin Genealogical Society – Researching Scottish Ancestors
When:  November 2, 2010
Where:  Elgin
Details:  Maureen Brady will be the speaker.  Visit the EGS website for more information.

 

Chicago Genealogical Society – Before You Croak
When:  November 6, 2010
Where:  Chicago
Details:  Ted Bartlett  will be the speaker.  Visit the CGS website for more information.

 

South Suburban (Chicago) Genealogical Society – History of St. James Church, Sauk Village
When:  November 13, 2010
Where:  Hazel Crest
Details:  Fr. Conde will be the speaker.  Visit the SSGS website for more information.

 

Elgin Genealogical Society – Census
When:  November 18, 2010
Where:  Elgin
Details:  Ann L. Wells will be the speaker.  Visit the EGS website for more information.