August 2021
Civil War – Identify the Uniform & Find the Records
So, you found an old photograph that shows someone wearing what looks to be an American Civil War uniform. How do you know which side he was on? What branch of service he was in? Follow the hints in this program presented by Joe Hutchinson to figure out how to find out more about his service. Joe Hutchinson has been a member of the Peoria Genealogical Society for over 20 years, including several years as Projects Chair. His great-grandfather…
Find out more »September 2021
Navigating Cemeteries and Cemetery Websites
Join us at BCGS for an in-person program, "Navigating Cemeteries and Cemetery Websites," presented by Julie Hallock and Rachael Mellen, president and vice president of the LaSalle County Genealogy Guild. The program will focus on cemetery records in LaSalle County, but it also will take an in-depth look at Find-A-Grave and will address the challenges of locating and reading headstones.
Find out more »January 2022
Getting It Down: Writing Family Stories
Have you ever wanted to record your family stories, but don’t know where to start? Or have you written down some of your family history, but aren’t sure how to organize it so others can enjoy it too? Have your children or grandchildren asked you to write down what you remember about your past? This presentation will guide you step-by-step through the process of getting those stories written down for posterity. Author Claire Gebben will present a Zoom program: "Getting…
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