Thursday, February 16, 2012

DearMYRTLE's Genealogy Blog: 1930 US Census open access

DearMYRTLE's Genealogy Blog: 1930 US Census open access:

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Thanks for in into Dear Myrtle. Now everyone can access the 1930 census for free from home; at least through the weekend. Have fun!!

February 2012 Evening Meeting

Need to get some census work done before the new 1940 data comes out? Think you've gleaned everything about your ancestors you can get from the census? Come out to the EGS meeting tonight and see what you can learn as Steve Szabados presents Mining the Census. It's amazing what little gems can be found there!!

EGS meets at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove, Elgin, Illinois. The evening meeting begins at 7:00 pm. Hope to see you there.

Saturday, February 11, 2012

EGS Writers' Group

Thursday evening our EGS Writers' Group met for our February gathering. Unlike our January date, Thursday's unseasonably warm, dry weather allowed us come out in comfort and safety. Six of our regulars and one newcomer made up our number.

I am continually amazed at the talent displayed by this group. The sound of the timer marking the end of a reading is most often met with, "Ooh, no!" because we want to hear more. But, we know we have to give everyone their fair share of time.

Anna Moy and I joined the Family History Writing Challenge for February issued by The Armchair Genealogist Lynn Palermo. We are each committed to writing 250 words a day during each of the 29 days in February. We shared how it been going for us and what the process has been teaching us. There is still time to get involved if you're interested. You may be a few days behind but are welcome to pick up wherever you can begin. Just go to the link above to check it out.

For those interested in joining the EGS Writers' Group, below is our schedule for 2012:
EGS Writers’ Group Meetings at Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove, Elgin, IL

                                                   6:30PM - 8:00 PM

Date: Mar 08, 2012 Location: Meeting Room 2
Date: Apr 12, 2012 Location: Meeting Room 2
Date: May 10, 2012 Location: Conference Room

Date: Jun 14, 2012 Location: Conference Room

Date: Jul 12, 2012 Location: Conference Room

Date: Aug 09, 2012 Location: Conference Room

Date: Sep 13, 2012 Location: Conference Room

Date: Oct 11, 2012 Location: Conference Room

Date: Nov 08, 2012 Location: Conference Room

Date: Dec 13, 2012 Location: Conference Room

Date: Jan 10, 2013 Location: Conference Room

Friday, February 3, 2012

February 2012 Morning Meeting

Be sure to join EGS for our morning meeting on February 7 at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove, Elgin, IL at 9:30 am.

Our program will consist of a panel of members who attended the 2011 FGS conference in Springfield. Each person will be sharing something they acquired at the conference - from the experience of a national gathering of genealogists to new knowledge gleaned from sessions to a toy purchased in the exhibit hall.

Can you recognize the sideshow hawker in the slideshow? And is that President and Mrs. Lincoln?

Hope to see you there!!