Zion Genealogical Society of Lake County (Illinois, USA)

Researching Around the World


Including the Neighboring Lake County Communities of:

Beach Park, Gurnee, North Chicago, Park City, Wadsworth, Waukegan, Wildwood, and Winthrop Harbor

A VOLUNTEER RETURNS TO ZION-BENTON LIBRARY ON TUESDAY EVENINGS FROM 7:00 p.m. TO 9:00 p.m

Zion Genealogical Society ~ c/o Zion-Benton Public Library ~ 2400 Gabriel Avenue ~ Zion, IL 60099
Website: zgsil.org ~ Facebook: facebook.com/ZionGenealogicalSociety ~ Email: ziongenealogy@gmail.com

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About Us
2025 Meetings &
Guest Speakers
2025 Calendar
Meeting Minutes
Membership
Writing Workshops
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Sponsored by:
Zion-Benton Public Library






Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection
From the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign Library


Know Your DNA
From Donna Moore
Founder of Know Your DNA


Carnegie Mellon University Library
Guides to Online Historic Free Newspapers

MARCH 17, 2025

"European Research"

In-Person & via ZOOM

Presented by: Caron Brennan

Zion Genealogical Society

ABOUT SPEAKER

Caron Primas Brennan loves history, geography, puzzles and a good mystery, which makes her perfectly suited to genealogy. She belongs to several local and regional genealogy groups as well as being a member of the Genealogical Speakers Guild and a Professional Member of the Association of Professional Genealogists. She is currently the Registrar for the Anan Harmon Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the Revolution (DAR.) Caron has been teaching at the Newberry Library in Chicago and speaking at local libraries and genealogical societies for over ten years with consistently excellent feedback. !

ABOUT OUR TOPIC

If you are ready to "cross the pond" in your research, this presentation will provide ideas of where to find records for European records on-line. Includes resources at the well-known sites like FamilySearch and Find My Past, and lesser-known sites.

ZOOM MEETING

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Make sure that you've installed the Zoom software before the event and you'll use that link to join the meeting when it begins. It is free install. Click the link below for more information

ZOOM How To And Participant Guide

ZOOM REGISTRATION

You Must Register to attend this free zoom presentation. Send in an email your first and last name and inform whether you are a member or not, and your email address. Send that email registration to ziongenealogy@gmail.com by the Sunday evening prior to the zoom meeting. You will receive an email back giving you the details to link in to the meeting on Monday.

LOCATION
ZOOM Meeting

And In-person at the

Zion-Benton Public Library
2400 Gabriel
Zion, IL 60099


SPEAKER
7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

BREAK/QUESTIONS
8:00 P.M. to 8:15 P.M.

BUSINESS MEETING
8:15 P.M. to 8:45 P.M.







The ZION GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY research materials are housed at the Zion-Benton Public Library for the public's use. On Tuesday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. a volunteer from the Society is available to assist you with your genealogy by appointment only. Call the Library to make an appointment. Also, on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., our society volunteer is available at to the Zion-Benton Library to assist you. We are delighted to be of assistance to you again.

Our quarterly newsletter The Illuminator is published in February, May, August and November. Articles may be submitted online to the Editor or mailed to the Society at: 2400 Gabriel Avenue, Zion, IL 60099.

Questions? Contact...
Zion Genealogical Society

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3rd Annual Workshop

Bringing History
and Genealogy Together

Sponsored by the Zion Genealogical Society

MARCH 15, 2025
9 AM to 2 PM
Zion-Benton Public Library
2400 Gabriel Avenue
Zion, IL 60099

Workshop Program Schedule

9:00 AM Doors Open
9:30-10:45 AM

Bruce Allardice

Private Yankee Doodle:
Myths About Washington's Army

10:45-11:00 AM Break
11:00-12:00 Noon

Josh Bill

A Visit He Never Forgot:
Abraham Lincoln's Trip to Waukegan

12:00-12:45 PM Lunch (and tour of Genealogy Room)
12:45-1:45 PM

Ty Rohrer

Update on the Renovation and Restoration Project of the Historic Waukegan Carnegie by the Waukegan Park District and the Waukegan Historical Society

FREE Workshop Optional Lunch
$15 per person

Registration Required:

Register through the Zion-Benton Public Library website at:
zblibrary.libnet.info/event/12817691

If you would like a box lunch, please email your sandwich choice (Ham, Roast Beef, Turkey, or Veggie) to ziongenealogy@gmail.com. Box lunch includes sandwich, chips, cookie and beverage. Payment will be collected day of the workshop (cash or check only).

Register Early – Seating Limited – Registration Closes March 10th

Free Beginner's Genealogy Workshop
TBD 2025
10 to 11 AM
Zion-Benton Public Library
2400 Gabriel Avenue
Zion, IL 60099

Sign up with the library (3 options)

- In person at the library
- Call 847-872-4680 (ask for Adult Services Desk)
- Website: https://zblibrary.info Click on "Events"

You will get guidance and tips on:

- Recording information
- Interviewing family members
- Finding family documents
- Searching a round the world

Looking for research help?
Volunteers are available by appointment.
Call the library at 847-872-4680

Want to join the Zion Genealogical Society?

- Guest speakers on varied topics
- Connect with fellow researchers
- Access to volunteers

For more info, please visit our website at:
"https://www.ZGSIL.org"

NEXT MONTH:

April 21, 2025
""Boost Your German Research - Understand Historical Jurisdictions"
Presented by: Teresa Steinkamp McMillin

Teresa Steinkamp McMillin

ZOOM - HOW DOES IT WORK?

Make sure that you've installed the Zoom software before the event and you'll use that link to join the meeting when it begins. Click the link below for more information

ZOOM How To & Participant Guide

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Updated February 19, 2025