The monthly meeting of the Morning Writers Group, at 10am
meet at the Presbyterian Home, Westminster Place, 3200 Grant St, Evanston
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.
Meetings are normally held at 10am on the 3rd Monday of each month and refreshments are served.
Contact Tina Johnston at 847-201-2001 for notification or questions.
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.
Monthly meeting for the DNA Discovery Group
The DNA Discovery Group is a valuable benefit for members but guests are welcome to "test drive" and sit in on a session.
Contact Judy Hughes at webmaster@nsgsil.org with questions.
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.
“The First Frontiersmen: The Scots-Irish”
Presented by: Maureen Brady
Some refer to them as Ulster Scots, others as Scots-Irish. Whatever their name, they are the U. S. descendants of those who were “planted” in the Ulster province of Ireland in the 17th century and subsequently immigrated to the American frontier. Their famous sons include Daniel Boone and Andrew Jackson, and we see their cultural influence in square dancing and country music. This presentation will review the history of the Scots-Irish and suggest resources for researching their family histories.
The monthly meeting of the Afternoon Writers Group, at 1pm
meet at The Book Market at the Glen, 2651 Navy Blvd, Glenview
Meetings are normally held at 1pm on the 2nd Monday of each month.
Contact Barbara Garrison at 847-256-2988 for notification or questions.
All members are welcome.
note: July 7 meeting will be at the Hope Union Heritage Center, Chapel Ct, Northbrook. map
“Explore U.S. Church Records: Find Family”
Speaker: Jacquie Schattner
Church records provide surprising information, not just baptisms, marriages and deaths. They provide clues to much more, including town of origin and immigration information, how active families were in their church, and their financial situation. Church records predate government records, and often provide information on under-represented people: women, minorities, immigrants, and young children. You will learn how to identify your ancestor’s place of worship, access surviving records and solve research problems such as maiden names and overseas birthplaces. Come find out what new and exciting information you may find in church records!
Maps and Land Records in Family History Research
Presented by: Becky Lowery
In genealogy, maps are most often used as clues to where public or other records about an ancestor are likely to be found. New and old maps often reveal changing place names, and they may also show changes in the boundaries of nations and their subdivisions. Learn how to use maps and land records in your genealogy research.
What’s New in British Isles Research
Presented by: Paul Milner
Learn what new primary and secondary sources have become available and how to access them. Keep up to date on the constantly changing face of British Isles research by learning about recently released original records, new indexes, book, CD-ROM and web sites.
Cemetery Symbolism
Speaker: Laurel Mellien
Explore the rich symbolism displayed in cemeteries of the Victorian Era. Headstone art during this time period was carefully chosen by family members to properly represent the deceased. Many clues about the lives of the dearly departed can be discovered by learning the language of cemetery art symbolism.
Give Me Your Huddled Masses Yearning To Breathe Free: Immigration and Naturalization
Presented by: Jeanne Larzalere-Bloom
Learn how our ancestors were naturalized: when, where, and what records were created; and the information that might be found in these records.
Local Histories Add Clues & Color to your Genealogy
Presented by: Kimberly Nagy
Local histories are often maligned as inaccurate sources. However, used correctly, these local histories can be very helpful, by providing clues for further research.
Mayflower - 400th Anniversary of Landing at Plymouth Rock
Presented by: TBD
In November 1620, 102 souls, Pilgrims & “Strangers”, with the crew of the Mayflower, set out from Holland and Southhampton and landed in the New World after a two-month Atlantic crossing. They arrived not at their intended landing at the mouth of the Hudson River, but in a different and unknown land, Cape Cod. Learn about who these people were, what their journey was like, and how they managed on the voyage to a new life.
Share research, tips, and stories
Presented by: Members of NSGS
Location: TBD
Presented by: Leslie Goddard
