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• Genealogy Drop-In at Northbrook Library

  • Start
    02 Apr 2025
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  • End
    04 Mar 2026
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  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    Northbrook Library - 2nd floor

  Monthly Genealogy Drop-In at the Northbrook Library - 2nd floor

  From 3pm-5pm on the first Wednesday of every month NSGS members staff the "Genealogy Drop-in" table at the Northbrook Public Library. The public is invited to stop by and get help researching their family history. Sessions are limited to 15 minutes when others are waiting.

  Contact the Northbrook Public Library for additional information.

  NSGS members interested in volunteering should contact Linda at president@nsgsil.org.

  2025 schedule of volunteers:
  

  Jan 1  -    not scheduled

  Feb 5  -   

  March 5 - 

  April 2   -  

  May 7  -   

  June 4  -  

  July 2  -   

  Aug 6   -  

  Sept 3  -   

  Oct 1   -    

  Nov 5  -    

  Dec 3  -

  
  

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• Afternoon Writers Group

  • Start
    14 Apr 2025
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  • End
    09 Mar 2026
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  • Schedule
    11 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual

  The monthly meeting of the Afternoon Writers Group, at 1pm

  Meetings are normally held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 1pm 
  

  Meetings have been online but will occasionally be in-person at the Glenview Library. Please check with Terry about meeting location.

  By updating your profile, members can add themselves to the Afternoon Writers Group to receive e-mail notifications.  Contact Terry Jackson by e-mail for notifications, the online Meeting Link or for questions.

  Writers Groups are a valuable benefit for members but guests are welcome to "test drive" and sit in on a session.  Open to all members and prospective members of NSGS.

  

  Click HERE to review other benefits of Joining a Writers Group.

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• Evening Writers Group

  • Start
    14 Apr 2025
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  • End
    16 Mar 2026
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  • Schedule
    11 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual meeting

  Monthly meeting for the Evening Writers Group

  Writers Groups are a valuable benefit for members but guests are welcome to "test drive" and sit in on a session.

  Meetings are held at 7pm on the Monday after the monthly general meeting.
  

  Contact Bill Nemmer at treasurer@nsgsil.org with questions.

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• NSGS Newsletter Articles due

  • Start
    16 Apr 2025
  • End
    18 Feb 2026
  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    by e-mail

  
  

  NSGS Members, we want to hear from you!

  • Do you have a family story? 
  • Have you come across a webinar you think the society would be interested in? 

  We welcome your contributions to our newsletter!

  Please email Laura if you have a story to submit for the next newsletter at newsletter@nsgsil.org

  
  

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• Morning Writers Group

  • Start
    21 Apr 2025
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  • End
    16 Mar 2026
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  • Schedule
    11 sessions
  • Location
    by Zoom

  The monthly meeting of the Morning Writers Group, at 10am

  We ‘gather’ via ZOOM, each at their computer, and read and discuss our writings. ZOOM has made it easier for us to invite guests and to ‘gather' from afar. We even have members log on from Florida.

  Join us every third Monday at 10:00 a.m. for insightful sessions! Writing is a good habit to get into and leads to discovering the footprints of our ancestors. It also gives you a goal to add to your research agenda; some of us need a goal to be sure that writing about our research follows!

  Contact Jim Neal at 302-250-5431 (cell) for notification or questions.

  Writers Groups are a valuable benefit for members but guests are welcome to "test drive" and sit in on a session.  Open to all members and prospective members of NSGS.

  

  Click HERE to see more benefits of joining a Writers Group.

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• Genealogy Drop In Lunch on Wednesday

  • Start
    23 Apr 2025
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  • End
    25 Mar 2026
  • Schedule
    11 sessions
  • Location
    Corner Bakery, Edens Plaza, 3232 Lake Ave., Wilmette, IL

  Please join us for the next NSGS Drop In Lunch. It's an opportunity to get together in person and meet other Society members to discuss genealogy. Please join us and bring your questions and expertise for Lunchtime Drop-in:

  • • 4th Wednesday of the Month at 11:30

    • Location: Corner Bakery in Edens Plaza, 3232 Lake Ave., Wilmette

  • Purchase something for lunch and talk genealogy.
  • No need to register, just come in and join us.

  

  
  

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• NEW! Lineage Society Special Interest Group

  • Start
    24 Apr 2025
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  • End
    26 Mar 2026
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    by Zoom

  Meet with others who are interested in joining or learning the benefits of joining an Lineage Society Special Interest Group.

  There are many societies honoring veterans of various wars, from the first wars against the native Americans through those wars some of us remember. The most famous of these are the DAR and SAR, Daughters (and Sons) of the American Revolution. However it is not just warrior ancestors that have lineage societies. From early Artisans through Tavernkeepers, virtually every occupation has a society that honors them.

  And there are societies for the very early immigrants. Not only the Mayflower and Jamestowne Societies, but also First Founders of many states and towns, especially in New England.

  The dates for qualification vary. NSDOAF, the group for American Farmers, covers the years 4 Jul 1776 – 4 Jul 1914 and honors current farmers as well as ancestors. Basically, if you have any ancestors in the US early, you may well qualify to join a Lineage Society.

  All members of NSGS are welcome.

  Meet by Zoom

  Leader and contact for Zoom link:  Cary Stone-Greenstein

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• DNA Explorers Group

  • Start
    25 Apr 2025
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  • End
    27 Mar 2026
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  • Schedule
    11 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual

  Monthly meeting for the DNA Explorers Group is going virtual 

  The DNA Explorers Group is a valuable benefit for members. We are going virtual until further notice. If you are a member and have never attended you are more than welcome to join us. To do so, please contact publicity@nsgsil.org

  The group normally meets on the last Friday of the Month at 1:30 PM.  But for November will meet on the 22nd. The December meeting has been cancelled. 

  
  

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• NSGS Board Meeting

  • Start
    06 May 2025
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  • End
    10 Mar 2026
  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual meeting

  Generally, all future meetings will be held virtually until further notice. All members are welcome. 

  The Board normally meets on the Tuesday prior to the Saturday general meeting in odd numbered months, Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, and Nov.

  Agendas are sent to Board Members prior to the meeting.  Contact president@nsgsil.org for a copy of the agenda.

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• NEW! Beginners In Genealogy Group

  • When
    06 May 2025
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    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Glenview Library Tech Center, 2nd floor

  
  

  Greetings!

  If you are just beginning your genealogy quest, then you have a lot to look forward to! We want to help you take the first important steps in family history research!  

  The North Suburban Genealogical Society Beginners In Genealogy Group meets monthly on the 1st Tuesday of the month, 7pm at the Glenview Library Tech Lab (2nd floor).

  
  

  Our purpose is to provide direction and talk about basic research skills in a friendly interactive group setting. For those who join the group, there will be hands-on research sessions in addition to the monthly meetings. These will be staffed by a volunteer at the library where you can ask specific questions and get guidance from more experienced researchers.

  Hey, let’s get together and begin this journey together! Make it fun! Enjoy the exhilaration of finding your ancestors in the historical records and learn record documentation standards and where to search in the record archives.

  
  

  If you are interested, please contact Linda, Terry or Bill, and get on the notification list.

  Please register at the Glenview Library Event page HERE

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• Genealogy Research Organization: How to Clear the Mess on Your Desk

  • When
    10 May 2025
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    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom from the Northbrook Library

  Genealogy Research Organization: How to Clear the Mess on Your Desk 

  Speaker: Kelli Jo Bergheimer

  
  

  Title: How to Clear the Mess on Your Desk

  The time it takes to digitize and organize will save time in the future. Spend time efficiently making progress in your quest, not filing and looking for what is misplaced. Learn tips and tricks to organize your papers, photos, documents, research, DNA cousins, research trips, and digital records. Learn some common backup tools to protect what you have acquired. Get the most out of your family tree software program to allow your ancestry information to be available on the go. Organize yourself in a way that leaves you more time for the fun stuff of genealogy-- sharing, publishing, and finding even more!

  Kelli Bergheimer is a writer, teacher, editor, and international genealogical speaker. Kelli holds a Bachelor’s in Biology, a Master’s in Education: Curriculum and Instruction, and a Master’s in Business Management. Kelli is the Director of Curriculum and Assessments for Blue Kayak, a K-12 textbook company. She also works as the Director of Education for Your DNA Guide. Kelli runs a small business—Mess on the Desk, a genealogical organization company with a YouTube channel. Kelli is the facilitator for Genetics, Genealogy, and You, an online DNA Interest Group. Kelli is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the Genealogical Speaker's Guild.
  

  This program will be by Zoom. Hosted and co-sponsored by the Northbrook Public Library.

  by Zoom: Click HERE to Register, a Zoom Link will be sent to you.

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• Facts and Fables: Crafting Your Family Narrative

  • When
    18 May 2025
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    12:30 PM
  • Location
    Temple Beth-El, 3610 Dundee Road

  Presentation:

  Facts and Fables: Crafting Your Family Narrative

  followed by a Writers Workshop

  Presenter and Workshop Leader: Kate Penney Howard

  
  

  This program is jointly co-sponsored and hosted by the Jewish Genealogy Society of Illinois - JGSI

  The meeting will be in person, with the presenter also in person, at Temple Beth-El 3610 Dundee Road, Northbrook, IL.  Map   The meeting location opens at 12:30 when a Help Desk is available for genealogy questions, as well as an extensive 600+ volume library is available for perusing before the meeting which starts at 1pm.

  The meeting presentation will be followed by a Writers Workshop at 2:30pm.

  
  

  Please register for an Admittance Ticket at the JGSI site for the Presentation at 1pm and/or for the Writers Workshop at 2:30pm

  Register HERE

  
  

  Facts and Fables: Crafting Your Family Narrative Presentation Description:

  Our personal identity is comprised of facts, lore, and DNA. How do we navigate that well, effectively honoring our family history, even when faced with inaccuracies, embellishments, or outlandish fabrications? From deciphering the truth behind mythical ancestors to understanding the significance of half-remembered tales, we will grapple with the importance of preserving family stories. By addressing the challenge of reconciling truth and myth within family histories, this class empowers attendees to shape their family’s identity with clarity and integrity, discerning fact from fiction, and preserving the essence of their heritage while embracing the complexities of their ancestral past.
  

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• Trace Your Ancestor's Path with Immigration Records

  • When
    14 Jun 2025
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    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Glenview Public Library (Zoom and in Person)

  Trace Your Ancestor's Path with Immigration Records
  

  Speaker: Kimberly Schlarman

  Explore your family's journey through passenger lists and naturalization records, and learn about the broader history of immigration to America. 

  
  

  This program is co-sponsored with the Glenview Public Library.  You can attend in person or by Zoom.

  by Zoom: Click (future) to Register, a Zoom Link will be sent to you.

  in Person: Click (future) to Register, and go to the Community Room.

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• Germans to America’s Midwest, 1848-1900

  • When
    12 Jul 2025
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    1:00 PM
  • Location
    In Person, Wilmette Public Library

  Germans to America’s Midwest, 1848-1900

  Speaker: Scott Norrick

  Learn why your German ancestors may have left Germany, and why so many of them settled in the Midwest!

  Over 46 million Americans have some German ancestry. The largest German immigration wave to America was 1848-1900, and the majority of those that came then settled in America’s Midwest. This presentation will examine the reasons why so many Germans were leaving their homeland during this period as well as why so many settled in America’s Midwest. In addition, the presentation will cover:
  • German immigration trends
  • Ports of departure and arrival
  • Midwest German hotspots
  • Local example of German settlement
  • Cultural influences brought to the Midwest
  • Top sites for researching your German ancestors

  Presented by Scott Norrick, local genealogist and owner of AncestralPast.com.

  
  

  
  

  This program will be in person at the Wilmette Public Library.

  No Registration is necessary.

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• The New Deal Programs of the 1930s

  • When
    09 Aug 2025
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    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Glenview Public Library (Zoom and in Person)

  The New Deal Programs of the 1930s - Records
  

  Speaker: Katherine Willson

  This presentation explores the key events leading to President Roosevelt’s Great Depression programs aimed at revitalizing the American economy. We’ll examine select New Deal initiatives, highlight the various repositories that hold their records, and analyze some of the resulting documents to gain insight into the programs' direct and indirect impact on our ancestors. A handout will be provided and the presentation will conclude with a Q&A session.

  
  

  Katherine R. Willson of Dexter, Michigan is an engaging and dynamic genealogy lecturer at regional and national events; a full-time researcher for clients; and a genealogy educator for 25+ years, including courses for the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy and the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh.

  She is the founder & past President of the Virtual Genealogical Association, past President of Michigan Genealogical Council, and past board member of the Association of Professional Genealogists.

  Her website (SocialMediaGenealogy.com) contains valuable resources for genealogists, including links to family interviewing questions, a catalog of almost 17,000+ genealogy/history links on Facebook, a catalog of 190+ genealogy YouTube channels, and a catalog of 76 genealogy podcasts.

  
  

  This program is co-sponsored with the Glenview Public Library.  You can attend in person or by Zoom.

  by Zoom: Click (future) to Register, a Zoom Link will be sent to you.

  in Person: Click (future) to Register, and go to the Community Room.

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• Applying for Dual Citizenship by Descent

  • When
    13 Sep 2025
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    1:00 PM
  • Location
    by Zoom with the Wilmette Library

  Applying for Dual Citizenship by Descent

  presented by: Rhonda McClure

  While most countries base citizenship on place of birth, parentage, and marriage, some countries also offer citizenship by descent—meaning if you have ancestors who were citizens of that country two, three, or even four generations back, you might qualify for dual citizenship! Two well-known examples are Italy and Ireland. In this webinar, we will go over the requirements involved for these two countries, gathering documentation, applying—and waiting—for dual citizenship.

  Rhonda R. McClure, Senior Genealogist Rhonda is a nationally recognized professional genealogist and lecturer. Before joining American Ancestors/NEHGS in 2006, she ran her own genealogical business for 18 years. She was a contributing editor for Heritage Quest Magazine, Biography magazine and was a contributor to The History Channel Magazine and American History Magazine. In addition to numerous articles, she is the author of twelve books including the award-winning The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Online Genealogy, Finding your Famous and Infamous Ancestors, and Digitizing Your Family History. She is also the editor of the recently released 6th edition of the Genealogist’s Handbook for New England Research. Her areas of expertise include: immigration and naturalization, Late 19th and early 20th Century urban research, New England, Mid-West, Southern, German, Italian, Scottish, Irish, FrenchCanadian, and New Brunswick research.

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