Event Description

Have you been bitten by the genealogy “bug”? Do you wonder how to get yourself started on the trail of your ancestors? Learn the basics of family history research. Presenter, Maureen Brady, will outline the 5 steps of genealogy research, look at accepted record keeping formats, and review some of the more popular websites. All genealogy researchers, from beginner to experienced, will benefit from this program.

Registration open. Please register no later than 48 hours before event starts.

About the presenter:

Maureen Brady, a former school librarian, and computer educator have more than thirty years’ experience with family history research. She has traced her own Scottish roots back to the end of the 17th century and beyond, and has also pursued the Chicago area, the trans-Allegheny U.S., Quebec, Irish and Swedish research. Maureen has made numerous presentations to Illinois and Wisconsin genealogical societies, libraries, conferences, and workshops, including presenting at the 2002 National Genealogical Society Conference in the States and the 2016 & 2017 Central Florida Family History Conference. Her topics include Chicago and Cook County research, Scottish research, Internet sources, and using FamilySearch® and Family History Centers. She is a member of the Genealogical Speakers Guild, the Association of Professional Genealogists, and a life member of the Aberdeen and North-East Scotland Family History Society, the Chicago Genealogical Society, Ohio Genealogy Society, and the McHenry County (Illinois) Genealogical Society. She is also active in the British Interest Group of Wisconsin & Illinois (BIGWILL), the Illinois St. Andrew Society’s Scottish Genealogical Group, the National Genealogical Society, the Lake County (Illinois) Genealogical Society, and the Clan Donnachaidh Society.

Please Note: If you are no longer able to participate in this event call 815-568-8236. Thank you!