Current KCGS members will receive notification of both KCGS and Town and Country Public Library (TCPL) genealogy meetings.
Guests interested in attending any KCGS sponsored meeting encouraged to supply their name and email address to kcgsinfo@gmail.com. For TCPL programs, register with the library directly, via the provided link.
Unless otherwise specified, in-person meetings are held at the Town and Country Public Library, 320 E North St., Elburn, IL.
The start time for all events listed is 7:00 p.m. Central Time, unless otherwise noted.
KCGS Sponsored: Food of My Forefathers–The Cultural Impact of Traditional and Ethnic Foods
Presented by Margaret Kapustiak
Presentation method: Hybrid in-person and virtual. Members will receive Zoom meeting invitation.
TCPL Sponsored: Native American Records A-Z
Presented by Jenny Warner
Learn about Native American Tribes’ past/present with a review of different records that are available and how to locate them.
Presentation method: Zoom meeting only. Registration with Batavia Public Library required.
RegisterKCGS Sponsored: Canadian Genealogy
Presented by Jenny Warner
Learn the history of Canada and the records generated for this nation.
Presentation method: Hybrid in-person and virtual. Members will receive Zoom meeting invitation.
12 October 2024
TCPL Sponsored: Art of the Home
A day-long session dedicated to using art related artifacts found in our homes to further genealogical research. Speakers for the day include:
Tina Beaird–Brick By Brick
Debra Dudek–Fabulous Frakturs
Candace Marx–Thinking Inside the Box
Presentation method: Hybrid in-person and virtual for first 2 sessions. In person only for 3rd session. Registration with TCPL required.
24 October 2024
KCGS Sponsored: Top Tips for Researching Scottish and English Ancestors
Presented by: Michelle Leonard of Genes & Genealogy–Scotland
Straight from Scotland, this presentation will outline top sources and resources for tracing Scottish and English ancestors. Michelle will also explain what you can learn from Scottish and English Census returns and outline a plethora of websites you can use in your research journey. This presentation is co-sponsored with the Batavia Public Library.
Note: Special Time–5 pm CT
Presentation method: Virtual. Members will receive meeting reminder. Registration with Batavia Public Library required.
06 November 2024
TCPL Sponsored: Preparing to Visit Your Ancestor’s Town
Presented by: Suz Bates
Genealogy Road Trip! Make the most of visiting your ancestor’s town by being prepared. Do your pre-trip research and plan your visits with genealogy in mind.
Presentation method: Hybrid in-person and virtual, Registration with TCPL required.
