Free Webinars from the Illinois State Genealogical Society


Upcoming Webinars

June 2012
The War of 1812 – America’s “Forgotten” War
  • PresenterPeggy Clemens Lauritzen, AG
  • Date: Tuesday, June 12, 2012, 8:00 pm Central
  • DescriptionThe War of 1812 is one of the forgotten wars of the United States, yet records abound for our ancestors who were willing to fight the British once again.
  • Register: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/361887982
July 2012
Clue to Clue: Tracking a Family Over Time and Miles
  • PresenterJean Wilcox Hibben, PhD, MA, CG
  • Date: Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 8:00 pm Central
  • DescriptionUsing various clues, this presentation shows how to move from one piece of information to the next to piece together the life of an ancestral family.  The steps used are illustrated so that they can be followed by the beginner as well as the seasoned genealogist.  Use of census, probate, property, and personal records, among others, are explained.
  • Register: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/726337462
August 2012
Major Midwestern Archives & Their Records
  • PresenterPaula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA
  • Date: Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 8:00 pm Central
  • DescriptionDates, names, ages, relationships, lawsuits, prison records, church records, bibles, probates, and more await us in archives. This presentation highlights some major Midwestern archives and their holdings, finding aids, websites, and special indexes. An overview ill be presented for each state’s archive and some will be covered in greater detail. Archives are not created equally! For the states we are covering this is very evident. Some have a combination state historical society and/or library and the state archives. The websites, research services, online databases, range of holdings, and even the mission statements show big differences. We will also look at other unique archives in the Midwest. The main aim is to show the wealth of material available, how to access it, and why the on-site experience can be so rewarding.
  • Register: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/413029062
September 2012
Grandma did What!?: Researching your Famous and Infamous Relatives
  • PresenterGena Philibert-Ortega
  • Date: Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 8:00 pm Central
  • DescriptionIn order to research infamous ancestors, genealogists have to be knowledgeable about the diverse historical resources available. In this presentation, using various case studies, we  will look at manuscript collections, ephemera, newspapers and repositories available to research your famous or infamous ancestor.
  • Register: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/646294230
 October 2012
Jumping Over Hurdles in German Research
  • PresenterLeslie Albrecht Huber
  • Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2012, 8:00 pm Central
  • DescriptionHas your German research run into a hurdle? Find out how to jump over some of the most common hurdles such as immigration, access to records, language, and handwriting.
  • Register: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/309951654
November 2012
Sidestep Genealogy
  • PresenterGeorge G. Morgan
  • Date: Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 8:00 pm Central
  • DescriptionBrick wall research blocks are inevitable. We strive to start with ourselves and work backwards, but sometimes there are impediments that stop us in our tracks. It is then that we must use our most creative research skills, and it is essential that we move to other family members. That means researching our ancestors' siblings, uncles, aunts, cousins, and the collateral lines with which they are connected.  Sidestep genealogy means researching these alternative individuals, their records, the places that they lived, and other resources. This lecture will make you stop and think about what alternative research paths you might use, and point you to new resources you may never have considered.
  • Register: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/559302166
December 2012
Ready-Set-Plan! Developing a One-Step Research Plan
  • Presenter: J. Mark Lowe, CG
  • Date: Tuesday, December 11, 2012, 8:00 pm Central
  • DescriptionLearn a simple technique for breaking down difficult research problems into manageable segments. Learn to get more research done while remaining focused.
  • Register: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/226300078

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