Researching genealogy using Illinois online resources is Tina Beaird’s lecture topic for Jan. 26, 2025, JGSI hybrid meeting

“Illinois Digital Resources” will be the lecture topic of genealogist and librarian Tina Beaird for the Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois hybrid meeting. Tina will be speaking in person at Temple Beth-El, 3610 Dundee Road, Northbrook, Illinois, and online via Zoom. Her talk will begin at 2 p.m. Central Time. 

The JGSI meeting facilities at Temple Beth-El will open at 12:30 p.m. Central Time for those who want to use genealogy library materials, get help with family history websites or ask genealogical questions before the main program begins at 2 p.m.

RSVP/registration will be available in the near future.

There are several Illinois websites for finding your Land of Lincoln ancestors. From CARLI to IDA, Tina will show you in her talk how to find maps, newspapers, phonebooks, company magazines, yearbooks and more. Illinois has it all! Learn how to dig into these online resources and get to know your Illinois ancestors.

Tina Beaird is the owner of Tamarack Genealogy and is the Genealogy/Local History Librarian at the Plainfield Public Library. She lectures nationally on military research, genealogical methodology, Scottish records, and archival preservation. She is a First Vice President of the Illinois State Genealogical Society and a board director for the Oswegoland Heritage Association.

Tina volunteers her time with several local historical and genealogical societies scanning and indexing historic records. Occasionally, Tina finds time to research her own family tree, which she has been pursuing for over 30 years. A rabid baseball fan, Tina has visited 26 out of 30 Major League Baseball stadiums and can’t wait to finish the last four.

Be sure to come to our pre-meeting on Jan. 26, 2025, from 12:30 through 1:45 p.m.: Free consultations for JGSI members and non-members alike! Wondering how to begin your family tree search? Have a brickwall? Need assistance with a DNA test—which company to test with or need help interpreting results? Need help navigating a website such as Jewishgen? Need assistance in writing your family history? Several of our experts will be on hand to assist you.

Let us help. Prior to our scheduled 2 p.m. Sunday program at Temple Beth-El, we will meet from 12:30 until 1:45 to devote our attention to you and your situation. Located in the social hall, lower level.

The JGSI meeting facilities at Temple Beth-El will open at 12:30 p.m. Central Time for those who want to use genealogy library materials, including our collection of maps; get help with family history websites, ask genealogical questions, or just chat, before the main program begins at 2 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome; however, registration is strongly encouraged. 

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