Join us in the Library or on Zoom
for our next Program July 16.
July 16, 2026; 7:00 pm
Program: To Good to be True: Learn How to Spot and Stop Genealogy Fraud
presented in person by Candace Marx
The genealogy world has a long history of fraudsters and fabricated facts. Good family historians want to create truthful trees and avoid being conned by information that looks “too good to be true!” In this lecture, we learn about genealogy scams of the past and present and discuss tips to avoid modern day “snake oil salesmen.” The Genealogical Proof Standard is also introduced, and we learn how it can be your best defense against family tree fraud.
Candace Marx studied Fine Arts with a focus in illustration at Northern Illinois University and have done many portraits for family and friends. (I am currently back at NIU to finish my bachelor’s degree in General Studies).
I am a Certificate holder of Boston University’s online Genealogical Research Program and have completed the ProGen Study Groups program. I have also completed the Excelsior College Genetic Genealogy program. In 2019, I received the American Society of Genealogists’ Scholar Award.
I have done volunteer work at the St. Charles History Museum, transcribing Civil War-era journals of St. Charles and Fox Valley residents.
I am a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists- Chicago Chapter, the Genealogical Speakers Guild, and am a Past President of the Illinois State Genealogical Society. I have had articles published in the ISGS Quarterly, Family Tree Magazine, and the APG Quarterly. I have also presented lectures for local societies on topics such as genealogy fraud, creating shadowboxes, and writing case studies.
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Welcome to EGS– Join us for a Monthly Meeting!
The Elgin Genealogical Society is for any person who has an interest in genealogy, research or history.
Meetings are held at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin, IL. on the first Tuesday of each month at 9:30 am and the third Thursday at 7:00 pm except in December when the date, time, and location of the annual meeting is announced. It is always best to check this website or call the library at 847-742-2411 to check if schedule changes have occurred.
You do not have to be a member to attend any of our meetings, but when you become a member of EGS, you will receive special access to our Members Only area on our website where you can find all presentation handouts, plus all of our past and present newsletters.
