Genea-Musings: Ancestry.com U.S. Census Records FREE Until 3 September

Genea-Musings: Ancestry.com U.S. Census Records FREE Until 3 September:

Some free records on Ancestry to peruse this weekend!!
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EGS Welcomes Michael Mulholland

Here's hoping everyone has a great Labor Day holiday!! However, don't have so much fun you forget to come to the EGS meeting on Tuesday, September 4, 2012.

Michael Mulholland will be presenting Online Sources for Illinois Research. Don't have Illinois ancestors? Never fear, there is always something new to learn about how to find information online!

EGS Meeting: Tuesday, September 4 at Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove, Elgin, IL at 9:30 am.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

~ Becky

The We Tree Genealogy Blog: If Genealogy Dominated Reality Television

The We Tree Genealogy Blog: If Genealogy Dominated Reality Television:

Into Reality TV or not; this is a great read!! So funny!!

~ Becky

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EGS Donates to War of 1812 Digitization

In memory of Chester A Bowser, the Elgin Genealogical Society (EGS) has donated $250 to the Illinois State Genealogical Society's (ISGS) $10,000 War of 1812 Pension Match Challenge. Our $250 will be matched by ISGS making the donation $500, then Ancestry will match that $500 to make it $1000. What a deal!!

Becky Higgins, EGS treasurer makes presentation to 
Janice Fritsch, ISGS president August 18, 2012

 To learn how you can participate in this worthy project take a look at the ISGS website here. As little as a $5 or $10 dollar donation can make a huge difference.

~ Becky

Sad News

As posted to the EGS facebook page by Judy VanDusen, August 22, 2012

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of EGS member Leah Lamberty's husband Paul. Visitation will be on Friday from 5 to 8 pm at Laird Funeral Home in Elgin. The Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday at 12:30 pm at St. Laurence Catholic Church, Elgin. Paul's obit is in today's Courier-News.

Our deepest condolences to the Lamberty family.

EGS Awards Scholarship

Chester A. Bowser Scholarship recipient, Madonna Davis Marks, attended the EGS evening meeting on August 16, 2012. Madonna told the attendees about some of her journey researching her own family history and of her goal to contribute to the community after completing her studies in Library Sciences through the University of Illinois Graduate School.

EGS President, Judy VanDusen and Scholarship Chair, Lee Ellsworth, were pleased to award Madonna with a check to further her education.

Judy VanDusen, Madonna Marks, Lee Ellsworth

Eventful EGS Meeting Tonight Aug 16, 2012

Be sure to join us this evening, Aug. 16, at 7:00 pm at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove, Elgin, Illinois.

Our webmaster, Bill Brandes, will be giving a brief demo of EGS's updated website format with its wonderful new features. Members should contact him for information regarding the Members Only section.

Madonna Davis Marks, one of our two 2012 scholarship recipients, will be on hand to receive her funds and tells us a bit about herself and her goals.

Judy VanDusen will be presenting Rootsweb Message Boards  - the who, what, where, and when of a valuable resource.

We're looking forward to a full evening so don't be late:)