The Kane County Genealogical Society has a great slate of meetings for 2009.
Historic Preservation in Geneva
Speaker: Karla Kaulfuss
When: February 26
Description: Karla will share details regarding preservation in one of the most well known historic communities in the Fox Valley.
Underground Railroad: The History We are Finding
Speaker: Kim Malay
When: March 26
Description: Learn more about the recent findings regarding the underground railroad and the Fox Valley citizens who supported it.
Spreadsheets 101: Excel ®, The Genealogist’s Underutilized Tool
Speaker: Jeanne Larzalere Bloom
When: April 23
Description: Jeanne Larzalere Bloom, noted genealogist, will discuss how to incorporate the use of the spreadsheet and analysis capabilities of this popular software product into your family research.
Crimes and Criminals: Stories and Research of the Fox Valley Area
Speaker: Ron Rawson, Archivist with the Geneva History Center
When: May 28
Description: Ron will share how to use one of the most infrequently used sources as well as share some interesting Kane county criminal cases.
Member’s Night: Research Discussion Groups
When: June 18
Description: Members and guests will have the opportunity to meet in small, topic focused discussion groups. Attendees are welcome to bring their research materials.
Identifying Unknown Photos with Lostandfoundphotos.net
Speaker: Eric Basir of PhotoGrafix
When: July 23
Description: Eric will share insight in the various uses of this unique website.
Linking Your Family with Famous People
Speaker: Margaret Mackle Kapustiak
When: August 27
Description: We all imagine that our families are linked in some way to the fabulously famous. Margaret Kapustiak will share ideas on bringing the imaginary to reality.
German Genealogy
Speaker: Patricia Reeves
When: September 24
Description: German connections are quite common. Come learn how to make the most of your German connections.
So, You’ve Found Your German Town of Origin—Now What?
Speaker: Teresa McMillin
When: October 22
Description: Learn the next steps in taking your research back to the “Old Country.”
All meetings are at 7:30pm at the Geneva History Center (first floor meeting room), 113 S. Third St. in Geneva. If you’re in the area, be sure to attend! I know I’ll be planning my research trips around some of these!!
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