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Sunday, December 15
CCGS Special Interest Group (SIG) (Member Event)
1:15 pm to 3:00 pm The Urbana Free Library (TUFL) - Satterthwaite Conference Room
The CCGS SIG will be a roundtable for members to collaborate with others on their tough genealogical problems and to learn or improve genealogical skills.
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Wednesday, December 18
NO RESEARCH DISCUSSION HOUR FOR DECEMBER 2024 (Research Night)
Because the Christmas holiday, there will not be a Resarch Discussion for this month. Please join us for Resarch Discussion in January 2025!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! |
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Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Probate Records: Wills and a Whole Lot More (Monthly Meeting)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Probate records can be some of the richest genealogical resources. Yes, they can contain wills, but often the best information comes from the other records in the packets—and our ancestors didn’t even have to die to make an appearance in a probate action. Learn about how to find probate records online and mine them for genealogical gems. This is one presentation you will NOT want to miss.
Annette Burke Lyttle, CG® owns Heritage Detective, LLC will be our guest speaker.
Please register in advance by using the following link:
This event is co-sponsored by the Champaign County Historical Archives at the Urbana Free Library. This event is free and open to the public. A recording of the presentation will be made available to CCGS members following the event. |
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Wednesday, January 15, 2025
January Research Discussion (Research Night)
7:00 pm
Here's your chance to visit with your fellow genealogists and find out what they are currently researching. It is also an opportunity to pick their brains for ideas on how to get over any brick walls you may be encountering. Put on your genealogy hat and "Zoom" into a fun hour with other genealogy enthusiasts.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a Zoom link within 15 minutes after registering, please check your spam folder.
Please submit your genealogy questions or research challenge to programs@ilccgs.org. Priority will be given to questions received in advance. |
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Sunday, January 19, 2025
CCGS Special Interest Group (SIG) (Member Event)
1:15 pm to 3:00 pm The Urbana Free Library (TUFL) - Satterthwaite Conference Room
The CCGS SIG will be a roundtable for members to collaborate with others on their tough genealogical problems and to learn or improve genealogical skills.
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Friday, January 31, 2025
Quarterly Deadline: March Issue: Graveyards, Cemeteries, Headstone Symbols and Iconography (Quarterly Deadline)
12:00 am to 11:59 pm
The March Quarterly will focus on Graveyards, Cemeteries, Headstone Symbols and Iconography. One of the most fascinating aspects of genealogy research is finding headstones that provide great information about our ancestors. Send in your most interesting photos, articles, and other information related to this month’s theme.
Content is always needed and appreciated. Please send questions and submissions to editor@ilccgs.org no later than January 31st, 2025. |
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Tuesday, February 11, 2025
St. Joseph Digitization Project (Monthly Meeting)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
In the 1940s and 1950s people living in small towns in Central Illinois such as St. Joseph and Ogden were more active in clubs and organizations than they are today. Reports of these meetings were regularly printed in the St. Joseph Record. Mary will explore some familiar clubs and other obscure organizations that may have been forgotten over the years, through a deep dive into the St. Joseph Record issues of these years.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
This event is co-sponsored by the Champaign County Historical Archives at the Urbana Free Library. This event is free and open to the public. A recording of the presentation will be made available to CCGS members following the event.
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Sunday, February 16, 2025
CCGS Special Interest Group (SIG) (Member Event)
1:15 pm to 3:00 pm The Urbana Free Library (TUFL) - Satterthwaite Conference Room
The CCGS SIG will be a roundtable for members to collaborate with others on their tough genealogical problems and to learn or improve genealogical skills.
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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
February Research Discussion Hour (Research Night)
7:00 pm
Here's your chance to visit with your fellow genealogists and find out what they are currently researching. It is also an opportunity to pick their brains for ideas on how to get over any brick walls you may be encountering. Put on your genealogy hat and "Zoom" into a fun hour with other genealogy enthusiasts.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a Zoom link within 15 minutes after registering, please check your spam folder.
Please submit your genealogy questions or research challenge to programs@ilccgs.org. Priority will be given to questions received in advance.
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Tuesday, March 11, 2025
CCGS March General Meeting: Gravestone Symbols from A to Z (Monthly Meeting)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
A is for anchor; B is for book; C is for Celtic Cross . . . "Gravestone Symbols from A to Z" will help you learn to "read" a cemetery so you can discover your ancestors' interests, religion, club memberships, values, and more. Learn about BillionGraves and see hundreds of gravestone photos from around the world. Enjoy fun stories that will help you find clues to grow your family tree.
Cathy Wallace is the Special Projects Coordinator for BillionGraves, the world’s largest GPS-linked cemetery database will be our guest speaker.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a Zoom link within 15 minutes after registering, please check your spam folder.
This event is co-sponsored by the Champaign County Historical Archives at the Urbana Free Library. This event is free and open to the public. A recording of the presentation will be made available to CCGS members following the event.
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Sunday, March 16, 2025
CCGS Special Interest Group (SIG) (Member Event)
1:15 pm to 3:00 pm The Urbana Free Library (TUFL) - Satterthwaite Conference Room
The CCGS SIG will be a roundtable for members to collaborate with others on their tough genealogical problems and to learn or improve genealogical skills.
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
March Research Discussion Hour (Research Night)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Here's your chance to visit with your fellow genealogists and find out what they are currently researching. It is also an opportunity to pick their brains for ideas on how to get over any brick walls you may be encountering. Put on your genealogy hat and "Zoom" into a fun hour with other genealogy enthusiasts.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a Zoom link within 15 minutes after registering, please check your spam folder.
Please submit your genealogy questions or research challenge to programs@ilccgs.org. Priority will be given to questions received in advance.
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
April Research Discussion Night (Research Night)
7:00 pm
Here's your chance to visit with your fellow genealogists and find out what they are currently researching. It is also an opportunity to pick their brains for ideas on how to get over any brick walls you may be encountering. Put on your genealogy hat and "Zoom" into a fun hour with other genealogy enthusiasts.
Register in advance using the following link:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a Zoom link within 15 minutes after registering, please check your spam folder.
Please submit your genealogy questions or research challenge to programs@ilccgs.org. Priority will be given to questions received in advance. |
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Learn how to harness the power of artificial intelligence (Monthly Meeting)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Learn how to harness the power of artificial intelligence to assist in translating, transcribing, and summarizing a variety of genealogy records. A handwritten baptismal record from the 1800s? No problem. A faded newspaper obituary? No problem. We’ll cover the best AI platforms as well as how to craft a solid prompt to get you the results you need.
Our speaker this month is Thomas MacEntee, author, educator, student, advocate, marketer, storyteller, entrepreneur, and that “genealogy guy” who helps you accomplish your family history goals!
Please register for this event at the following link:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a Zoom link within 15 minutes after registering, please check your spam folder.
This event is co-sponsored by the Champaign County Historical Archives at the Urbana Free Library. This event is free and open to the public. A recording of the presentation will be made available to CCGS members following the event.
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Sunday, May 18, 2025
CCGS Special Interest Group (SIG) (Member Event)
1:15 pm to 3:00 pm The Urbana Free Library (TUFL) - Satterthwaite Conference Room
The CCGS SIG will be a roundtable for members to collaborate with others on their tough genealogical problems and to learn or improve genealogical skills.
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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
May Research Discussion Night (Research Night)
7:00 pm
Here's your chance to visit with your fellow genealogists and find out what they are currently researching. It is also an opportunity to pick their brains for ideas on how to get over any brick walls you may be encountering. Put on your genealogy hat and "Zoom" into a fun hour with other genealogy enthusiasts.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a Zoom link within 15 minutes after registering, please check your spam folder.
Please submit your genealogy questions or research challenge to programs@ilccgs.org. Priority will be given to questions received in advance. |
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