Posts Tagged With: professional genealogist Chicago
New Lecture Dates Added!
Have you heard my Finishing the Story lecture? If not, see where I’m presenting this year! A few new lecture dates have been added to my Events page on my website. Please take a look and join me at one of the area society meetings! Feel free to contact me to speak at your library [...]
New Course: Creating Genealogy Programs for Adults & the Younger Generation
The National Institute for Genealogical Studies has a new course, Creating Genealogy Programs for Adults & the Younger Generation. This excellent course was written by Jennifer Holik who has authored a number of books about developing genealogy programs for children and societies/libraries. The first course start date is Monday, March 4, 2013 and will be [...]
Branching Out! Genealogy for Kids and Adults at Casa Italia
I am presenting a kids and parent genealogy workshop in March for children grades 4-12 and their adult companion at Casa Italia. We will cover the basic charts and records needed to begin, talk about possible projects you can do at home, and tell lots of stories. We will also take a short tour of [...]
I’m Taking The Family History Writing Challenge
In my quest to create a genealogy department at Casa Italia and provide resources for researchers and writers, I decided to participate in the Armchair Genealogist’s Family History Writing Challenge for February. I attempt to write daily but it doesn’t always happen and I have a book about my military ancestors to finish among many [...]
Writing Legacy QuickGuides
I have been a busy bee writing, writing, writing! Just what have I been writing? Well Legacy QuickGuides® for one. Three are now on sale with more coming soon! Check out: Genealogy for Children in PDF or QuickGuide Card Land and Property Records in PDF or QuickGuide Card World War I and World War II [...]
Remembering Pvt. James Privoznik, 90th Division WWII
Today we remember the ultimate sacrifice for his country, by Pvt. James Privoznik. Originally of the 90th Division, 790th Ordnance until 14 days before he was killed. Then he was moved into the 90th Division, 358th Infantry during the Battle of the Bulge. James is buried in the Luxembourg American Cemetery. This photos is my [...]
Italian Ancestors