Education
Friday at the IL Family History Expo
Yesterday Terri O’Connell and I drove to Springfield, IL, for the IL Family History Expo. Our first stop, of course, was Starbucks for coffee and a snack before we hit the Illinois State Archives for research. Then we were off to lunch and a little shopping before checking in at the hotel. Apparently we missed [...]
Generations Speaking Engagements in 2012
Are you looking for some genealogy education in the Chicagoland area? I will be speaking at several locations this fall. More dates and places to be added so watch my blog for more information. August 3-4, 2012 at the Family History Expo in Springfield, IL I will be presenting three lectures on Friday and Saturday. [...]
Military Monday – World War I Soldier Michael Kokoska
Michael Kokoska was born September 28, 1891 in Chicago, the seventh child of Bohemian immigrants Joseph and Majdalena, nee Priban, Kokoska. Joseph and Majdalena immigrated from the Pilsen area of Bohemia in 1881 on the Fresia. Their ship left the port of Hamburg, Germany on August 31, 1881 en route to Le Havre, France, and [...]
Tuesday’s Tip – Attend Genealogy Day Saturday
Are you looking for a FREE day of genealogy fun and education? If so, you should register for the the Fountaindale Library’s Genealogy Day on Saturday! Debra Dudek has planned for you to hear four speakers, which includes me, enter a giveaway for door prizes, explore the vendor room and purchase books which may be [...]
Tuesday’s Tip – Explore ProGen Study Groups
Has it been 18 months already? Wow, time flies when you are having fun! My ProGen Study Group 10 has ended. I almost can’t believe it. It was a great learning experience and I highly recommend anyone interested in increasing their skills and considering moving from hobbyist to professional, check it out. My group started [...]
Tuesday’s Tip – Get Out and Be Social
You have heard us all talk about being social online. But what about taking that a step further and actually meeting some of your online friends IN REAL LIFE? Some of you know I made three really amazing friends in the last year on Twitter and FaceBook. Together, we form the Fab Four, as Laura [...]
Italian Ancestors