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 […]

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 […]

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 […]