May 19, 2025
"European and US Newspapers and Directories
In-Person & via ZOOM
Presented by: Jacqueline Krieps Schattner
ABOUT SPEAKER
Jacqueline Krieps Schattner is a passionate genealogist, educator and author, who has actively researched her ancestors since 1996. Her love for family history began during her childhood, while spending summers and holidays with her grandparents and great-grandparents. Finding herself a little bored, she asked these adults to tell her stories about when they were a little boy or girl. Today, Jacquie is dedicated to preserving these stories and sharing her knowledge with others through teaching genealogy classes at high schools, libraries, and genealogy groups nationwide. She is an active member of several genealogy societies and has written books on her own family history, which are available on Amazon. This year's project will be a book on her mother's paternal family. Jacquie is a retired school secretary, happily married for 40+ years, mother of three children and proud grandmother of six adorable grandchildren. She holds a B.S. degree from the University of Illinois and currently resides in Palatine, IL.
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ABOUT OUR TOPIC
Newspapers and directories may be the key to finding ancestors. Find stories, BMDs, including children births/deaths between censuses. Directories give occupations, place of birth, death and family relationships. They help locate important church records. Emphasis on European records. List of 75 newspapers and directory websites from both US and Europe.
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.
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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.
Having difficulty opening mail links into your default mail? You may find a solution here. Mail Help
Free Beginner's Genealogy Workshop
May 10,2025
10 to 11 AM
Zion-Benton Public Library
Meeting Room B
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:
June 16, 2025
""Problem Solving Workshop"
Presented by: Zion Genealogical Society
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
Map to Zion-Benton Library
ZGS Has Partnered With AncestorStuff.com
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