Lake County Genealogical Society Annual Workshop
The Lake County Genealogical Society, of Grayslake, Illinois, is sponsoring its 14th Annual Workshop, November 4, 2006. The one-day workshop entitled, “Records from Far and Near,” extends a welcome to all genealogists interested in learning and improving their research skills. Featured speakers include Claire Mire Bettag, CG, Dan Niemiec, and Jeanne Larzalere Bloom, CG.
Doors are open for registration and browsing at 8:00 a.m.; a continental breakfast will be served, at no additional charge. The conference program topics are:
- Opening remarks
- Assumptions in Genealogical Research: Your Own Worst Enemy
- Did Someone Sink Grandpa’s Boat? Effective for Finding Passenger Manifest
- Homestead Records at the National Archives
- Advanced Family Tree Maker
- Luncheon; Door prizes; browsing
- Americans Abroad: Records of the State Department
- The Polished Gems: Cook County, Illinois Property Records
- NARA Records and Information at Your Fingertips
- The Unpolished Gems: Cook County, Illinois Irregular Indexes
The conference will be held at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington Street, Grayslake, Illinois 60030, Building C, Lower Level.
Registration must be postmarked by October 11, 2006. Fees: LCIGS Members, CLC Students & Staff $30.00. Non-member $35.00 Dues: $20.00/single; $22/family. Postmarked after October 11, or at the door: $40.00. There will be no refunds after October 11. Please make checks payable to LCIGS. For additional workshop details and registration form, see the website: www.rootsweb.com/~illcgs or e-mail Nancy Salmela at nanfamhis@comcast.net, or phone 847-336-0975.
