All PCGS Monthly Meetings are free and open to the Public
Brimfield Genealogy Discussion Group – Famous Ancestor?
Brimfield Public Library 111 S. Galena Ave., Brimfield, United StatesDo you have a famous ancestor connected to national or local event? Good or bad famous? How did you find out? The Brimfield Genealogy Discussion Group is free and open to everyone. No registration is necessary.
Introduction to Courthouse Records
Hear Michael Neill, a genealogist and owner of the website "Genealogy Tip of the Day", provide an overview to the records typically found in a county courthouse: land, probate, court, and vital records. County courthouse records are a valuable resource for family researchers and genealogists. Michael Neill bio Michael has been an active genealogical researcher…
Researching African American Genetic Genealogy: A Guided and Focused Approach
African American DNA research can be extremely challenging and complicated. Learn to identify, understand, and overcome road blocks through a guided and focused approach. Guest speaker Franklin Smith shares best strategies for identifying, organizing, and analyzing matches. He will also use a case study to demonstrate using matches to determine connections between families. This hybrid…
Family History Month – GenealogyPalooza
Peoria Public Library North Branch 3001 West Grand Parkway, Peoria, IL, United StatesJoin the Peoria Library Local History/Genealogy Department in celebrating Family History Month with GenealogyPalooza, a full day of family history research education via webinar format. These webinars will only be available to watch at the Peoria Library North Branch. Drop in as you can, or spend the whole day. To view the schedule, please visit:…
Family History: Family Tree Jumpstart with Peoria County Genealogy Society
Peoria Public Main Library 107 N.E. Monroe St., Peoria, IL, United StatesFamily History: Getting Started Orientation and PCGS Family Tree Jumpstart Interested in discovering your ancestors? Volunteers from the Peoria County Genealogical Society (PCGS) will be available to help you get started, or maybe even break down a brick wall. Orientations to the Peoria Local History and Genealogy Room will be given on the half hours…
Courthouse Records SIG (for PCGS Members)
Online , United StatesPeoria County Genealogical Society is inviting Members to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Courthouse Records SIG Facilitator: Angie Sneeringer PCGS members can discuss what was presented in our October member meeting. A handout from the meeting will be shared for participants, and attendees are encouraged to bring their thoughts and questions to the discussion. The…
Centennial Farms in Illinois
Brimfield Public Library 111 S. Galena Ave., Brimfield, United StatesThe Centennial Farms program honors generations of farmers who have worked to maintain family farms in Illinois. To qualify for Centennial Farm status, an agricultural property must have been owned by the same family of descendants for at least 100 years. More than 1,000 Illinois farms have earned sesquicentennial status, and the department has certified…
Using Digital Newspapers to Add to your Family History Story
Peoria Public Library North Branch 3001 West Grand Parkway, Peoria, IL, United StatesIrene Walters, Librarian at Houston Public Library’s Family History Research Center (remote speaker) will showcase how to use digital newspapers to enhance your family research. You've got the facts of your family history from census, land, tax, probate, and other records. Now, it's time to add some text to the family stories using the newspaper.…
Digital Newspapers SIG (for PCGS Members)
Online , United StatesPeoria County Genealogical Society is inviting Members to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Digital Newspapers SIG Facilitator: Tiffany Thomas PCGS members can discuss what was presented in our October member meeting. A handout from the meeting will be shared for participants, and attendees are encouraged to bring their thoughts and questions to the discussion. The…
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