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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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

"Maps and Trails"

IN PERSON AND ZOOM

Presented by: Tina Beaird

Zion Genealogical Society

ABOUT SPEAKER

Tina Beaird is the owner of Tamarack Genealogy and is a Genealogy and Local History librarian at the Plainfield Public Library in Plainfield, IL. She holds a Masters of Library and Information Science degree with a specialization in Archives/Preservation from Dominican University. Tina has won multiple research and digitization grants to preserve and digitize historic documents and photographs.

Currently, she is First Vice President of the Illinois State Genealogical Society,  and board director for the Oswegoland Heritage Association. Tina is also an active member of the Society of American Archivists and the American Library Association. She volunteers, as time permits, for other Illinois history and genealogical societies.

Tina lectures extensively on topics including genealogical methodology, Scottish research, military records and archival preservation. Tina has offered assistance to researchers for over 20 years and occasionally still finds time to conduct her own family research, which she has been pursuing for over thirty years.

ABOUT OUR TOPIC

Join Tina Beaird to learn resources to track your ancestral trail. Ms. Beaird will be discussing migration Patterns in the 17th through 20th Centuries; Mapping Your Migrating Ancestors; Using Maps and Land Records in Your Research. Our ancestors traveled as much, if not more, than we do today.

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 vam1488@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.

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Free Beginner's Genealogy Workshop
November 9, 2024
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:

December 2024
"No Meeting in December."
Presented by: Santa

January 20, 2025
"Scottish Immigration to America"
Presented by: Scott Norrick via Zoom Only

Tina Beaird

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 November 6, 2024