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Learn the Basics of Family Search and
Tips and Tricks for Experienced Users

presented by Jerry Moors

Tuesday, June 3 @ 9:30 am

FamilySearch is a powerful tool for finding out more about your ancestors, and it’s free to use! They have records that you cannot find anywhere else. Our seminar will give you an overview of FamilySearch, show you how you can use it to find out more about your ancestors, and share some tips and tricks!

Jerry Moors is the Treasurer of the Winnebago & Boone Counties Genealogical Society. He is a retired executive who is an expert genealogist and FamilySearch contributor. In 2024 he made over 5,600 contributions to FamilySearch, including adding over 1,000 photos and documents.

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Vice President: Larry Pepper
AM Secretary: Kristie Benedik
PM Secretary: Angel Jacoby
Treasurer: Judy VanDusen

Past President: Judy VanDusen

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The Writers’ Group meets the 2nd Monday of the month at 10 am. Please come join us to start your writing.

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Upcoming Programs:

June 3, 9:30 am Learn the Basics of Family Search and Tips and Tricks for Experienced Users presented by Jerry Moors

June 19, 7:00 pm Civil War Immigrant Soldiers in the Union Army presented by Scott Norrick

July 1, 9:30 am NO MEETING

July 17, 7:00 pm Canadian Genealogical Online Resources presented by Claire Brisson Banks

August 5, 9:30 am Central Europe is Easy – Merci Napolean! presented by Jacquie Shattner

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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.

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