Due to the impact of COVID-19 and the on-going construction at the Geneva History Center, KCGS announces that, until further notice, meetings will be available via webinar. Current KCGS members will receive notification and access to meetings. Guests interested in attending any webinar are encouraged to supply their name and email address to kcgsinfo@gmail.com. Guest requests to attend webinars must be received no later than 48 hours prior to the start of the event.
The start time for all events listed is 7:00 p.m. Central Time
28 Jan 2021
DNA: Beginning Genetic Genealogy (Part 2 of 3)
Speaker: Laura Street Chaplin
Are you using DNA in your genealogical research? Not sure what to do once your sample is analyzed? In this session, we will focus on result interpretation.
Presentation method: Via webinar. Registration request via kcgsinfo@gmail.com
25 Feb 2021
DNA: Beginning Genetic Genealogy (Part 3 of 3)
Speaker: Laura Street Chaplin
This final session will focus on using the DNA results to connect to others.
Presentation method: Via webinar. Registration request via kcgsinfo@gmail.com
25 Mar 2021
A New Location: Steps for Quickly Getting Started
Speaker: Paul Milner
Tracing our ancestors takes us back in time to many different locations. Learn strategies to assist you in systematically approaching a new location to quickly identify primary and secondary sources appropriate for your research. Learn ways of getting access to these resources, especially when operating at a distance.
Presentation method: Presented in conjunction with the St. Charles Public Library. Format yet to be determined. Registration requests via https://www.scpld.org
22 April 2021
Genealogical Treasures in Cemetery Records
Speaker: Suzan Bates
Cemetery, funeral home, and stonecutter records hold clues to family history, whether you are searching online, locally, or out of state. Learn some onsite and online hints for this unique research.
Presentation method: Via webinar. Registration request via kcgsinfo@gmail.com
27 May 2021
Lineage Societies: The What, Why, and How
Speaker: Dr. Kimberly Nagy
Everything you ever wanted to know about lineage societies but were afraid to ask—the who, what, when, where, and how of joining groups like the Daughters of the American Revolution, Colonial Dames, and the Mayflower Society are discussed.
Presentation method: Via webinar. Registration request via kcgsinfo@gmail.com
24 Jun 2021
1950 US Federal Census: Are You Ready?
Speaker: Thomas MacEntee
Presentation method: Presented in conjunction with the Batavia Public Library. Format yet to be determined. Registration requests will be processed through the Batavia Public Library.
22 Jul 2021
Pandemic 1918! Fighting Influenza During the Great War
Speaker: Tina Beaird, owner of Tamarack Genealogy, lecturer, and librarian at a Chicagoland Public Library, has assisted researches for over 12 years in advancing their family history.
Presentation method: Presented in conjunction with the Batavia Public Library. Format yet to be determined. Registration requests will be processed through the Batavia Public Library.
26 Aug 2021
What the Heck Does That Say? The Challenge of Difficult Handwriting
Speaker: Pam Vestal
Deciphering the handwriting in old documents can be difficult, but a few good strategies can make all the difference. Join us as we consider a variety of During methods and approaches in reading older documents.
Presentation method: Via webinar. Registration request via kcgsinfo@gmail.com
23 Sep 2021
Missing: Reward! Locating Widows, Spinsters, and Bachelors
Speaker: Sara Cochran “The Skeleton Whisperer”
Have some of the folks on your family tree disappeared? Pick up some new ideas on how to find widows and unmarried children and then watch these techniques in action in three short case studies.
Presentation method: Via webinar. Registration request via kcgsinfo@gmail.com
28 Oct 2021
Death Records: Moving From When and Where to How and Why
Speaker: Dr. Kimberly Nagy
Many people use death records to learn about the date and place of their ancestor’s demise. There is much more information to be found about the person’s life. This presentation explores different types of death records, such as death certificates, tombstones, and obituaries.
Presentation method: Via webinar. Registration request via kcgsinfo@gmail.com
02 Dec 2021
Holiday Social
Presentation method: Format yet to be determined.