Volume XXXV, Number 3 Contact Us: newsletter@mcigs.org March 2016 Find Your Roots in Naturalization Records: Find your immigrant ancestor’s naturalization papers and see the beginning of your roots in American History. This program starts with the history of the naturalization process and a review of the requirements. The program goes on to discuss where your ancestors were naturalized which is the key to finding their documents. Traditional and online sources are reviewed. This is a great program to find clues to your heritage. Stephen Szabados is a lecturer and author who has given numerous programs to genealogy groups and libraries. He is the author of ten genealogy books and is also a contributing editor for the Polish American Journal. He is a member of Polish Genealogical Society of America, Northwest Suburban Genealogy Society Illinois Genealogy Society and a genealogy volunteer at his local library. He has a passion to share his love of family history and his courses cover the methods that he has found successful. Join us at 7pm, Thursday March 10th at the Pointe in Crystal Lake.

McHenryCounty[IL]GenealogicalSociety(MCIGS)Officers&BoardMembersPresidentKristenMcCallumkristen.mccallum@mcigs.org1stVicePresidentJanPolepjan.polep@mcigs.org2ndVicePresidentArleneBastenarlene.basten@mcigs.orgRecordingSecretaryLaurieStagelaurie.stage@mcigs.orgTreasurer(PastPresident)AnnWellsann.wells@mcigs.orgDirectorsLibraryChairClaudiaConroyclaudia.conroy@mcigs.orgDirectorAliceHayesAlice.hayes@mcigs.orgDirectorStevePolepsteve.polep@mcigs.orgNewsletterEditorBillWheelerbill.wheeler@mcigs.org

MCIGS has acquired several books to add to our collection at the local libraries. Georgia Genealogical Research by George K. Schweitzer, offers great direction for anyone who has ancestors who lived in this US state. The book begins with an overview of the history of the state and then goes on to discuss types and locations of records that might be available for research. The remainder of the book is devoted to the description and location of each county’s specific records. The book is 242 pages filled with research gems. It was donated by Ann Wells and will be housed at the Crystal Lake Public Library in the genealogy section.

Family Medical History: Unknown/Adopted by Nancy Kacirek Feldman and Rebecca Crofoot is a true story. Feldman was adopted and had no knowledge or interest of her birth family’s health history until she passed on an inherited disease to her son. Crofoot is the caseworker who worked with Feldman leading her search. This book consists of an introduction followed by 17 years’ worth of letters between the two women with their comments added. Even if one was not adopted this book is an interesting tale. Family Medical History: Unknown/Adopted will be housed at the Crystal Lake Public Library and will be allowed to circulate so others can read it at their leisure.

The next newly purchased book is The Family Tree Polish, Czek & Slovak Genealogy Guide: How to Trace Your Family Tree In Eastern Europe by Lisa A. Alzo. This is a step-by-step guide beginning with tips on how to find basic crucial pieces of information. The book continues with discussions on Eastern European geography, surnames, vital records, census records and military records. The next section of the book offers case studies to illustrate research strategies. The book concludes with 7 appendixes filled with information on regional languages, record locations and sample request letters. The Family Tree Polish, Czek & Slovak Genealogy Guide has 238 pages. The book will be housed at the Crystal Lake Public Library. Because it offers so much research information, the book will be allowed to circulate.

Mar 5, 2016 Arlington Heights Memorial Library – Researching a Cemetery: at Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Arlington Heights, IL, 10:00am – 12:00pm. For more information, visit http://www.ahml.info. Mar 5, 2016 NW Suburban Genealogical Society – Researching at the Wisconsin Historical Society Library and Archives at The Arlington Heights Senior Center, Arlington Heights, IL, 10am – 12pm. For more information, visit http://www.nwsgenealogy.org. Mar 7, 2016 Mount Prospect Public Library – Forensic Genealogy Techniques for the Everyday Researcher at The Mount Prospect Public Library, Mount Prospect, IL, 7pm – 8:30pm. For more information, visit http://www.mppl.org. Mar 8, 2016 Lake County IL Genealogical Society – Winding Your Way Through The Web: Popular Sites for the Genealogist at The Mundelein Park District, Mundelein, IL, 7pm – 8:30pm. For more information, visit http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~illcgs. Mar 11, 2016 Next Gen Genealogy Network – Researching the Civil War Period on Twitter using hashtag #genchat. http://www.twitter.com. Mar 19, 2016 CAGGNI – What’s New in Technology: at Schaumburg Township District Library, Schaumburg, IL, 8am – 4:00pm. For more information, visit http://caggni.shuttlepod.org.Mar 25, 2016 Next Gen Genealogy Network – Religious Focus:Lutherans on Twitter using hashtag #genchat. http://www.twitter.com. Mar 26, 2016 Naperville Public Library Genealogy Program – Get the Scoop: Interviewing to Gather Family Stories at Naperville Public Library, Naperville, IL, 10:30am – 12:00pm. For more information, visit http://www.naperville-lib.org/.

Upcoming Events

Newly Acquired Books Claudia Conroy

From the Editor By the time that this newsletter goes to press, we will have made our registration page available for the 2016 MCIGS Summer Conference. This year is posed to be a special year. Our speaker lineup includes D. Joshua Taylor, Thomas MacEntee, Jennifer Holik, Tony Burroughs and Tina Beaird. Early registration for the conference takes place through April 1st which is $40 for MCIGS members and $50 for non-members. For more information and to register for the conference, check out our conference page at http://www.mcigs.org/conference.

During our long range planning session in July, we agreed to establish a Social Outreach Committee. The focus of the committee is to take a look at the what different social media options the society may be able to leverage as well as identifying how we can bring our programs to a larger audience, particularly to those that are out of state. The committee met for the first time in February and had a great meeting. In addition to our website and Facebook page, MCIGS now has a presence on Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube. We have evaluated several online webinar software programs and have found a solution which meets our needs in order to host online webinars and meetings. Thanks to our program chair, Jan Polep, we will be hosting our first webinar with Lisa Louise Cook at our general meeting in September. Please stay tuned to our website and the general meetings page (http://www.mcigs.org/general-meetings.html) to see our evolving programs.

The committee remains committed to the growing community of young genealogists. The board discussed the prospect of creating a grant or scholarship to support local young genealogists. MCIGS Director Steve Polep, a retired teacher, is heading up this new program. It’s too soon for us to be able to get the program in place by this year Summer Conference but we are extremely confident that we will have something in place by the MCIGS 2017 Summer Conference.

Apr 14, 2016 MCIGS – Courthouse Discoveries: at The Pointe, Crystal Lake, IL, 7:00pm – 9pm. For more information, visit http://www.mcigs.org. Apr 14, 2016 MCIGS – Courthouse Discoveries: at The Pointe, Crystal Lake, IL, 7:00pm – 9pm. For more information, visit http://www.mcigs.org. Apr 28-30, 2016 Ohio Genealogical Society Annual Conference – Tracking Your Ancestors. The conference will be held at the Great Wolf Lodge, Mason, OH. For more information, visit http://www.ogs.org/conference2016. May 4-7, 2016 NGS Conference – Exploring the Centuries: Footprints in Time. The conference will be held at the Ft Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. For more information, visit http://www.ngsgenealogy.org. May 12, 2016 MCIGS – When Johnny Comes Marching Home: at The Pointe, Crystal Lake, IL, 7pm – 9:00pm. For more information, visit http://www.mcigs.org/. May 18, 2016 DCGS – Colonial American Ancestors: at Wheaton Public Library, Wheaton, IL, 7pm – 8:45pm. For more information, visit http://www.dcgs.org. Jun 3-5, 2016 Jamboree 2016 – Southern California Genealogical Society. The conference will be held at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel. For more information, visit http://genealogyjamboree.com. June 18, 2016 CAGGNI – Geneaquest: at The ASA Conference Center, Schaumburg, IL, 8am – 4:00pm. For more information, visit http://caggni.shuttlepod.org/GeneaQuest-2016. July 9, 2016 MCIGS – Summer Conference at McHenry County College, McHenry, IL, 8am – 3:30pm. For more information, visit http://www.mcigs.com/conference. Sep 17, 2016 KCGS – Kenosha County Genealogy Fair: at Gateway Technical College, Kenosha, WI, 10am – 4:00pm. For more information, visit http://www.kengensoc.com.

Upcoming Events (continued)

It’s exciting to see all the new things that the society is accomplishing. Stay tuned to all of our channels of media to see what’s taking place.

When I first started in genealogy, I started with the intent of helping my great aunt become a member of the DAR. Little did I know that it would eventually lead to my membership in the SAR, BOMC and a number of other lineage socities. If you haven’t considered becoming a member of a lineage society, membership is a great way to honor the memories of our ancestors. There are different types of societies to include:

• Military or war societies such as the Sons (SAR) and Daughters (DAR) of the American Revolution or Colonial Dames of America

• Pioneer societies such as the National Society Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims

• Common Trait societies to include

surname societies (Edmund Rice Association) or those that sailed on a particular ship together (Mayflower Society)

Before applying to any lineage society, you are strongly encouraged to get familiar with the origins, goals and rules of the society and understand the rules for membership. Each society has different requirements for membership. Some societies such as the Baronial Order of the Magna Charta (BOMC), require that potential new members must be referred by an existing member. However, most societies are open to any new members. In addition to completing an application to membership, most societies will require documented proof of each line typically in the form of a birth certificate, death certificate and marriage certificate. If you are interested in learning more about lineage societies and understand more about the application process, you are encouraging to attend the session taking place at the Cary Library, Lineage Line Up, taking place on Saturday March 5th from 10am – 1pm. Please visit http://www.caryarealibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/CAPLnewsletterJan2016.pdf to learn more about the program.

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KENOSHA COUNTY GENEALOGY SOCIETY

where we gather together to trace our lineage

Register of Deeds,

JoEllyn Storz,

will present

Wisconsin Vital Records for Genealogists.

“A treasure-trove of information waiting for your

discovery to enhance your genealogy research.”

Are you curious about an ancestor that came to Kenosha County? Records within the Kenosha County Register of Deeds are a unique re-source and can provide valuable information for researchers. Unravel the mystery behind the records kept at the Kenosha Administration building which may be the key to finding your own family history.

Get familiar with the birth, marriage, death, and land records that may hold vital information about your ancestors. Learn valuable research tips when examining a variety of records and see how to make connections to additional sources.

The Kenosha County Genealogy Society is happy to grow our membership. We would love to have

you as one of our members. If you are interested in researching your heritage, please join us:

Monday, March 14, 2016

6:30 pm Registration, Conversation & Business Meeting

7:00 pm Program — FREE to the Public

Kenosha Gateway Technical College, 3320—30th Avenue, Madrigrano Auditori-

www.kengensoc.com

McHenry County Illinois Genealogical SocietyP.O. Box 184, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60039-0184

815/687-0436www.mcigs.org

McHenry County IL Genealogical SocietyMonthly Programs

Growing Up As A Teen During the Blitz

Joy Aavang – February 11, 2016

Local author of “A Lost Adolescence, Surviving the Blitz”, Joy Aavang, shares her memories of living with her

grandparents in England before and during WWII. Their home was near an airplane factory, which became a

military target, so the German Blitz repeatedly forced them to seek cover in air-raid shelters to survive. Join us

to hear her coming-of-age story, living in a danger zone and working for Lloyd’s of London while it was housed

at Pinewood Studios, a movie studio outside of London.

Find your roots in Naturalization Records

Steve Szabados – March 10, 2016

Find your immigrant ancestors’ naturalization papers and to see the beginning of your roots in America. This

program starts with the history of the naturalization process and a review of the requirements. Steve discusses

where your ancestors were naturalized which is the key to finding their documents. Traditional and online

sources are reviewed. This is a great program to find clues to your heritage.

Courthouse Discoveries

Tina Beaird – April 14, 2016

Courthouses are great resources for personal family history. Probate files, chancery cases, land sales and

lawsuits are just a handful of the types of records one can find at your local courthouse. Plainfield Public

Library’s own Tina Beaird offers tricks and tips for identifying and securing court records.

The GAR, Grand Army of the Republic – “When Johnny Comes

Marching Home

Diana Kenney – May 12, 2016

2,533 men from McHenry County answered President Lincoln’s call for volunteers to fight for our nation during

the Civil War. Sadly, 1 out of 6 did not return alive. But many did come home to lead interesting and

productive lives. Join Crystal Lake Historical Society President, Diana Kenney, as she shares the stories of

some of our Civil War veterans after they came marching home.

Using the Newberry Library for Family History Research

Sandra Trapp – June 9, 2016

The Newberry Library has been offering research resources since 1887 as one of the premiere research

libraries in the United States. Information will be provided to help you prepare for a visit to the Newberry,

inform you of the research aids their website offers, and provide an overview of their materials.

About the Speaker

Dr. Michael D. Lacopo was born and raised in northern

Indiana surrounded by extended family always willing to tell

tall tales. Intrigued by his maternal family's claim to be kinfolk

of Abraham Lincoln, and his paternal family's stories of

murder and mayhem, he took to genealogical research in

1980 to substantiate these family stories.

Genealogical research as a hobby was in its infancy in the

1980s. Combing libraries, archives, cemeteries and

courthouses as a teenager, Michael gained the skills needed I

to become a keen researcher. His first major challenge in the

world of research was tackled by finding his adopted

mother's birth parents in 1982. You can read about this

adventure at his blog at Roots4U.blogspot.com with some

engaging story-telling, plot twists and new findings!

Although a budding genealogist in the 1980s, Michael

completed his doctorate in veterinary medicine in 1991, while

still spending time honing his research skills. As befitting a

doctor, Michael treats his genealogical research as he would

medicine - carefully, methodically and completely. Several

genealogical journal articles and publications appeared

along the way. In 2013, Michael retired from his medical

career to pursue genealogical research full-time as a

profession.

He has contributed to numerous periodicals and has helped

numerous people in their quests to locate their relatives -

living and dead. He appeared in USA Today in 2000

discussing genealogy and the proposed destruction of the

federal census tabulated in that year. His national lecturing

began in Sacramento, CA, at the National Genealogical

'Society's national conference in 2004, and has continued

with several local, state, national, and international

conference speaking engagements to this present day.

Michael's interests and strengths include Mennonite

research, German and Swiss research, especially as it

pertains to the 18th century immigration to America, among

many other topics. He makes many trips throughout the Mid-

Atlantic and Midwest states chasing ancestors in primary

repositories, and also devotes a considerable amount of time

to European research, being proficient in reading German

script. Having ancestors from many geographic locales as

well as immigrants spanning the 17th century to the 20th

century, Michael has a wide variety of proficiencies. He

believes that as genealogists we should tell the tales of our

ancestors and is a vocal proponent for learning the social

history that interweaves our ancestors into the fabric of the

past.

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Chicago Genealogical SocietySpring 2016 Genealogy Seminar

www.chlcagogenealogy.or

FeaturingMichael D. Lacopo, D.V.M.

Author, Lecturer and

"Hoosier Daddy?" Blogger

Saturday, April 2, 2016Registration: 9:30a.m.

Programs: 10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.

Arlington Heights Memorial Library500 N. Dunton AvenueArlington Heights, IL

www.ahml.lnfot

"Seats are limited so register early!

About the LocationThe Arlington Heights Memorial Library is a world class library

located in downtown Arlington Heights, IL. Visit the Kathrine

Shackley local history and genealogy room for your genealogy

research. For directions and library information visit their

website at: http://wwwahml.lnfo/vlsitllocation.

Transportation options:

Metra Train - The Library is located 3 blocks from the Arlington

Heights downtown station.

Car - The library is located between 53 and 294. There is plenty

offree parking.

For further information or questions, email CGS at

info@chicagogenealogy.org or visit our website

www.chicagogenealogy.org.

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Chicago Genealogical Society2016 Spring Genealogy Seminar

FeaturingMichael D. Lacopo, D.V.M.

Author, Lecturer, and"Hoosier Daddy?" Blogger

Saturday, April 2, 2016Arlington Heights Memorial Library

Hendrickson Room, 2nd Floor

9:30a.m. Registration

10:00a.m. More Than the Census: Our Families Did Exist Within Those Ten-Year Intervals! - This lecture

will show the researcher that it is important to identify our ancestors' whereabouts in as many local records

as possible. A lot can happen in ten years! If you don't look harder, you won't find them.

11:00a.m. Break

11:15a.m. Incorporating Social History Into Your Research - Family history should be more than names

and dates. What motivated our ancestors? Why did they migrate? Who did they interact with? How do social

customs of another era affect our research? Social history and its bearing on genealogical research will be

covered and a "must-read" bibliography for serious researchers will be discussed.

12:15p.m. Lunch

1:30p.m. Methods for Identifying the German Origins of American Immigrants - If all you know from

conventional records is "Germany" as a place of origin, then this lecture will help you mine other resources to

locate WHERE in Germany you ancestor came from.

2:30p.m. Break

2:45p.m. Medical Genealogy: A Primer of Diseases That Killed Our Ancestors and the Epidemics They

Lived Through - So many researchers hunt for the death certificates of their ancestors but rarely read or

understand the cause of death. Disease and death were commonplace occurrences in our ancestors' lives,

and knowing what afflicted them and their communities can help you understand the lives they lived.

.:. Handouts will be emailed one week prior to the seminar to registered participants.

.:. No audio, photographic or electronic recordings are allowed during the sessions.

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