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The Fountaindale Public Library Genealogy Blog transmits research tips, notes, and other useful information for genealogy, family history, and local history researchers. Adding Branches to Your Family Tree One Ancestor at a Time.
Fountaindale Public Library Genealogy & Research Blog
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Fountaindale Public Library Genealogy & Research Blog
4y ago
In order to make our stories, news and updates easier to find, we’ve moved this blog to fountaindale.org/genealogy.
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Fountaindale Public Library Genealogy & Research Blog
4y ago
Today I will be talking about the Illinois Digital Archives (IDA). Previously I had written about the DPLA, another robust online archive. You may find some of the same material there depending on if the holding institutions are from Illinois.
Created in 2000, the IDA acts as a grand repository for the digital collections of the many cultural institutions and libraries in our state. I would recommend anyone with an interest in state history to check out them out. There is also a surprising amount of local material for some of the larger cities near Chicago. There is a glut of photos, documen ..read more
Fountaindale Public Library Genealogy & Research Blog
4y ago
Did you miss your local genealogical society meeting this month? Fountaindale Public Library’s October Genealogy Club meeting is live and available for free through November 11, 2019.
This month’s meeting features “Reading Between the Lines of the City Directory” with Teresa Steinkamp McMillin. City directories give us a peek into our ancestors’ lives. Learn how pictures, ads and maps from a city directory should be included in your research. A fantastic program which can help you utilize a city directory to its fullest potential.
Next Month – Jennifer Warner will present our final program of ..read more
Fountaindale Public Library Genealogy & Research Blog
4y ago
Kick off your fall research season with the Try-It! Illinois Database Trial!
If you’re an Illinois resident with internet access of any kind, you are eligible to access the immense amount of information available during the this year’s trial. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White, the Illinois State Library, and numerous electronic resource vendors, Illinois residents can sample, evaluate, and utilize resources free of charge.
Every year, I like to highlight several of the databases for genealogical researchers. This time, however, I woul ..read more
Fountaindale Public Library Genealogy & Research Blog
4y ago
Did you miss your local genealogical society meeting this month? Fountaindale Public Library’s September Genealogy Club meeting is live and available for free through October 12, 2019.
This month’s meeting features “Developing a Sixth Census: More Than Meets the Eye” with Dr. Daniel Hubbard. In this session, you’ll learn how to find hidden information in the US Federal Census. The census is a vital record for all genealogists and with the 2020 United States Census coming next year, it’s a great time to understand everything that can be pulled out of the record set.
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Fountaindale Public Library Genealogy & Research Blog
5y ago
I had a Genealogy Christmas Day last weekend, and it was glorious. For nineteen years, my parents have been hording a ton of older photographs from my grandmother’s estate in their basement. Everything was housed in plastic tubs, which while not ideal, saved them from a leaky pipe which flooded part of the basement in water. Nothing too crazy, but just enough to get my parents out of their easy chairs and into clean up mode.
“I found the old Dudek photographs,” my mother said over the phone. “The next time you’re up here, I’ll have them ready for you.”
The ‘old Dudek photographs’ have been ..read more
Fountaindale Public Library Genealogy & Research Blog
5y ago
For two years, we received multiple requests to include FindMyPast to our list of genealogy databases. Many of these requests stemmed from the overwhelmingly positive response to our Irish genealogy lectures presented by the Ulster Historical Foundation. We’re pleased to announce today FindMyPast Library Edition is now available at our library, and we want your feedback!
What can you find on FindMyPast Library Edition? Here’s a quick list of what the site provides:
United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Isle of Man, and Northern Ireland) & Ireland
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Fountaindale Public Library Genealogy & Research Blog
5y ago
Did you miss your local genealogical society meeting this month? Fountaindale Public Library’s June Genealogy Club meeting is live and available for free through July 17, 2019.
This month’s meeting features “Sharing With Others: How to Convey Evidence” with Jeanne Larzalere Bloom. In this session, you’ll learn the methodology of conducting a reasonably exhaustive search, with a case study of using information to make a persuasive argument. An excellent webinar for genealogists of all experience levels, especially those who are interested pursuing professional level accreditation.
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