Join us in the Library or on Zoom
for our next Program.
March 19, 2025 — 7:00 pm
Presentation: Preserving the Past with Tomorrow’s Tools
presented by Bill Wheeler
Curious about how artificial intelligence can help family historians? This presentation will introduce key AI terms in plain language, highlight today’s most popular AI tools and labs, and explore how they can be applied to genealogy research. Together, we’ll discover what’s possible when modern technology lends a hand in uncovering and preserving our family stories.
Bill Wheeler started in genealogy in 1999 when he found his father’s research. Bill’s father was pursuing membership in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) but died before he could complete the application. Bill completed his father’s Memorial SAR application which was later approved and several supplemental applications. Bill is currently the State President for the Illinois Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Bill is also a member of the Baronial Order of the Magna Carta.
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Upcoming Programs:
April 7, 9:30 am Writers’ Group
April 23, 7:00 pm TBA
May 5, 9:30 am TBA
May 21, 7:00 pm Where History Lies: Dundee Twp. Historical Society presented by Marge Edwards
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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.
