Bureau County Genealogical Society

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February 2022

Genetic Genealogy: Beyond the Hype with Glenn York

February 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Zoom

Please join us by Zoom on Thursday, February 24th, at 7:00 PM for a new program, "Genetic Genealogy: Beyond the Hype" with Glenn York. Please send an email to bureaucounty@gmail.com to request a link. This will be an introductory DNA presentation. Glenn will cover the basics of available tests and an overview of testing companies. He will discuss DNA inheritance and how these tests can be used in your genealogy research. Finally, he will provide suggestions on how to contact…

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March 2022

The 100 Best Documents at the Illinois State Archives

March 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Zoom

Please join us Thursday, March 24th, at 7:00 PM for a Zoom program with Dr. David Joens, Director of the Illinois State Archives. "The 100 Best Documents at the Illinois State Archives" will cover resources available to genealogists (including online records) and will give insight into how to maximize time spent researching at an archive. Please send an email to bureaucounty@gmail.com for a link to the program.

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April 2022

Gems in Tiskilwa’s Museum on Main

April 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Museum on Main, 110 E. Main St.
Tiskilwa, IL 61368 United States
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Please join us Thursday, April 28th, at 7:00 PM for a special presentation, "Gems in Tiskilwa's Museum on Main" located at 110 E. Main St. in Tiskilwa. Museum director Cecille Gerber will focus her presentation on items in the Tiskilwa Historical Society collection that could enhance genealogical research for those with Bureau County ancestors. Their collection includes photographs of local residents, homes, farms, and businesses that might hold clues to our ancestors' lives. This program will be held in person…

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