This is a list of the programs presented at our General Meetings. The General Meetings are held at the Naperville Municipal Center and are open to the public.
There are numerous sources that give our ancestor’s legal land description; where are they and what do they mean? Learn where to look and how to convert section and range into Google Earth to see how that property looks today.
Bring that special family artifact that led you to seek discoveries about your ancestral roots. Each person will have the opportunity to tell the group about the item they’ve brought and to display it.
Bring your questions and topics for which you would like answers. We will have a round table discussion of those questions/topics by expert members of our Society.
There is much more to census records than just the Federal Population Schedules. Tina will explore additional census schedules such as Agriculture and Manufacturing, plus how state and local censuses can be used to enhance your family history. Members can…
This is a trip through time to explore the service history of several men and women. Her presentation includes a brief recap on starting research and obtaining the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), Air Force Accident Reports, Missing Air…
The society has been collecting research questions, and could use a few more. Bring your questions and the panel of “experts” will provide research advice.
Autosomal, mitochondrial, Y-DNA, chromosomes, "It's all Greek to me." Which type of DNA test is best? I've tested, so what do the results mean? DNA is one more piece of evidence to use to discover and help prove your family…
Let’s rethink how the genealogy interview is conducted. Names and dates are an important part of genealogical research. However, to create context for our ancestors, we need more than just names and dates. Interviewing family members allows genealogists to create…
The stacks of Chicago's Newberry Library bulge with maps, family papers, genealogies, railroad archives, and much, much more. Learn what's available for your U.S. and European forebears and how to access it in person or from a distance. Grace will…
Show and Tell by FVGS Members Bring that special family artifact that led you to seek discoveries about your ancestral roots. Each person will have the opportunity to tell the group about the item they've brought and to display it.