Upcoming events

    • 16 October 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Wheaton Public Library (HYBRID)
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    At 6:30 pm, before our business meeting and program, DCGS will celebrate our 50th Anniversary with cake. We invite you to join us in person at the Wheaton Public Library, 25 N Cross St, Wheaton, IL 60187.

    The hybrid meeting will start at 7 pm, Scottish Immigration to America with Scott Norrick.

    Over 8.4 million Americans report having Scottish heritage, and most scholars believe the actual number is much larger than this.

    This presentation will dive into the Scottish immigration waves to America. It will explore the various reasons immigrants left Scotland along with their settlement patterns within the United States. The migration waves will range from 17th century immigrants that were banished from Scotland and settled in New England, to the 18th century Scots-Irish immigrants that primarily settled in the Mid-Atlantic states and the Carolinas, to the 19th & 20th century immigrants who primarily settled in the larger and rapidly growing American cities.

    The presentation will also discuss the cultural influences that those from Scotland brought to the expanding America. There were numerous Scottish immigrants that played a significant role in the development of America and the presentation will highlight some of the most interesting and prominent individuals.

    Finally, the presentation will also highlight the top resources for researching your Scottish ancestors.

    • 07 November 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • 225 N Cross St, Wheaton, IL 60187

    On the 1st Thursday of the month, members of DCGS volunteer at the Wheaton Public Library from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. to help those interested in researching their family history.

    Join us on the second floor, Genealogy section.

    The WPL has readers and printers for both microfiche and microfilm and numerous volumes of reference materials that span the nation and the world. Computers with access to Ancestry Library Edition, American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society, and other resources are also available.


    • 20 November 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Wheaton Public Library (HYBRID)
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    Migrating ancestors present challenges in discovering their actions and records. Land and tax records place an ancestor in a specific location in time and provide details to uniquely identify him from people of the same name. Learn key strategies for utilizing these important records, including where to find them and how to use them to discover more about your ancestor.

    • 05 December 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • 225 N Cross St, Wheaton, IL 60187

    On the 1st Thursday of the month, members of DCGS volunteer at the Wheaton Public Library from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. to help those interested in researching their family history.

    Join us on the second floor, Genealogy section.

    The WPL has readers and printers for both microfiche and microfilm and numerous volumes of reference materials that span the nation and the world. Computers with access to Ancestry Library Edition, American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society, and other resources are also available.


    • 02 January 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • 225 N Cross St, Wheaton, IL 60187

    On the 1st Thursday of the month, members of DCGS volunteer at the Wheaton Public Library from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. to help those interested in researching their family history.

    Join us on the second floor, Genealogy section.

    The WPL has readers and printers for both microfiche and microfilm and numerous volumes of reference materials that span the nation and the world. Computers with access to Ancestry Library Edition, American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society, and other resources are also available.


    • 15 January 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Wheaton Public Library (HYBRID)
    Register

    While AI (artificial intelligence) might be the current “hot” buzz word, the fact is that many genealogy vendors and even genealogists have already been using this technology for years. The AI industry is at a crossroads and within the next five years, it will permeate almost every aspect of business and society. Learn how AI is currently being used to improve the genealogy experience, and whether or not you should seek out other uses of artificial intelligence for your own genealogy research.

    • 06 February 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • 225 N Cross St, Wheaton, IL 60187

    On the 1st Thursday of the month, members of DCGS volunteer at the Wheaton Public Library from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. to help those interested in researching their family history.

    Join us on the second floor, Genealogy section.

    The WPL has readers and printers for both microfiche and microfilm and numerous volumes of reference materials that span the nation and the world. Computers with access to Ancestry Library Edition, American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society, and other resources are also available.


    • 19 February 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Wheaton Public Library (HYBRID)
    Register

    After realizing that ALL the records genealogists use were not created for our use, it is also clear that many of the records we wish had been made were not made. Handling Indirect Evidence is how documents with partial information are connected, sequenced, parsed and combined with experience to offer a useful hypothesis to build toward a solution or another hypothesis.

    • 01 March 2025
    • 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • NIU Naperville, 1120 Diehl Road, Naperville, IL 60563
    • 152
    Register

    "Unlock Your Past" on March 1, 2025 with a full day of program sessions onsite at the NIU Conference Center in Naperville, Illinois.

    You choose from 12 topics including DNA/genetic genealogy, methodology tactics, cemeteries, organization tips, and German research. Our featured speakers are Teresa Steinkamp McMillin and Laura Street Chaplin.

    We tailored a track specifically for beginners with primers on Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, and FindMyPast. Speakers for the Beginner’s Track are Maureen Brady and Jenny Warner.

    The Attendee conference fee includes a hot buffet lunch, a digital syllabus, and chances to win door prizes. There are additional opportunities to win through purchased raffle tickets.

    Early bird deadline is February 1, 2025. Online registration closes on February 15, 2025, or when we reach capacity, whichever comes first.

    • 06 March 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • 225 N Cross St, Wheaton, IL 60187

    On the 1st Thursday of the month, members of DCGS volunteer at the Wheaton Public Library from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. to help those interested in researching their family history.

    Join us on the second floor, Genealogy section.

    The WPL has readers and printers for both microfiche and microfilm and numerous volumes of reference materials that span the nation and the world. Computers with access to Ancestry Library Edition, American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society, and other resources are also available.


    • 03 April 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • 225 N Cross St, Wheaton, IL 60187

    On the 1st Thursday of the month, members of DCGS volunteer at the Wheaton Public Library from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. to help those interested in researching their family history.

    Join us on the second floor, Genealogy section.

    The WPL has readers and printers for both microfiche and microfilm and numerous volumes of reference materials that span the nation and the world. Computers with access to Ancestry Library Edition, American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society, and other resources are also available.


    • 16 April 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Wheaton Public Library (HYBRID)
    Register

    Wills and Probate records can be genealogical goldmines. We start with an overview of these records, the probate process, and tips for finding and using these records. This interactive class will show ways to turn a will into a starter family tree.

    • 01 May 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • 225 N Cross St, Wheaton, IL 60187

    On the 1st Thursday of the month, members of DCGS volunteer at the Wheaton Public Library from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. to help those interested in researching their family history.

    Join us on the second floor, Genealogy section.

    The WPL has readers and printers for both microfiche and microfilm and numerous volumes of reference materials that span the nation and the world. Computers with access to Ancestry Library Edition, American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society, and other resources are also available.


    • 21 May 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Wheaton Public Library (HYBRID)
    Register

    Discover what clues are hidden in death records and how to find them both online and at repositories.

    • 05 June 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • 225 N Cross St, Wheaton, IL 60187

    On the 1st Thursday of the month, members of DCGS volunteer at the Wheaton Public Library from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. to help those interested in researching their family history.

    Join us on the second floor, Genealogy section.

    The WPL has readers and printers for both microfiche and microfilm and numerous volumes of reference materials that span the nation and the world. Computers with access to Ancestry Library Edition, American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society, and other resources are also available.


    • 10 July 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • 225 N Cross St, Wheaton, IL 60187

    Date changed due to July 4th holiday.

    On the 1st Thursday of the month, members of DCGS volunteer at the Wheaton Public Library from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. to help those interested in researching their family history.

    Join us on the second floor, Genealogy section.

    The WPL has readers and printers for both microfiche and microfilm and numerous volumes of reference materials that span the nation and the world. Computers with access to Ancestry Library Edition, American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society, and other resources are also available.


    • 07 August 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • 225 N Cross St, Wheaton, IL 60187

    On the 1st Thursday of the month, members of DCGS volunteer at the Wheaton Public Library from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. to help those interested in researching their family history.

    Join us on the second floor, Genealogy section.

    The WPL has readers and printers for both microfiche and microfilm and numerous volumes of reference materials that span the nation and the world. Computers with access to Ancestry Library Edition, American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society, and other resources are also available.


    • 04 September 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • 225 N Cross St, Wheaton, IL 60187

    On the 1st Thursday of the month, members of DCGS volunteer at the Wheaton Public Library from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. to help those interested in researching their family history.

    Join us on the second floor, Genealogy section.

    The WPL has readers and printers for both microfiche and microfilm and numerous volumes of reference materials that span the nation and the world. Computers with access to Ancestry Library Edition, American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society, and other resources are also available.


    • 02 October 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • 225 N Cross St, Wheaton, IL 60187

    On the 1st Thursday of the month, members of DCGS volunteer at the Wheaton Public Library from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. to help those interested in researching their family history.

    Join us on the second floor, Genealogy section.

    The WPL has readers and printers for both microfiche and microfilm and numerous volumes of reference materials that span the nation and the world. Computers with access to Ancestry Library Edition, American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society, and other resources are also available.


    • 06 November 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • 225 N Cross St, Wheaton, IL 60187

    On the 1st Thursday of the month, members of DCGS volunteer at the Wheaton Public Library from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. to help those interested in researching their family history.

    Join us on the second floor, Genealogy section.

    The WPL has readers and printers for both microfiche and microfilm and numerous volumes of reference materials that span the nation and the world. Computers with access to Ancestry Library Edition, American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society, and other resources are also available.


    • 04 December 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • 225 N Cross St, Wheaton, IL 60187

    On the 1st Thursday of the month, members of DCGS volunteer at the Wheaton Public Library from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. to help those interested in researching their family history.

    Join us on the second floor, Genealogy section.

    The WPL has readers and printers for both microfiche and microfilm and numerous volumes of reference materials that span the nation and the world. Computers with access to Ancestry Library Edition, American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society, and other resources are also available.


    • 08 January 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • 225 N Cross St, Wheaton, IL 60187

    Date changed due to New Year holiday.

    On the 1st Thursday of the month, members of DCGS volunteer at the Wheaton Public Library from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. to help those interested in researching their family history.

    Join us on the second floor, Genealogy section.

    The WPL has readers and printers for both microfiche and microfilm and numerous volumes of reference materials that span the nation and the world. Computers with access to Ancestry Library Edition, American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society, and other resources are also available.


Past events

12 October 2024 Beefing Up an Ancestor's Timeline with Jeanette Sheliga
03 October 2024 1st Thursdays Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
28 September 2024 Don't Forget to Misspell: Getting the Most from Online Newspaper Research with Michelle Spencer
18 September 2024 Using Maps for Genealogical Research by Jeffrey Bockman
14 September 2024 But It Wasn't a Foreign Language to Your Ancestors with Janice Sellers
07 September 2024 Finding Female Ancestors and That Elusive Maiden Name with Kristin Wenger
05 September 2024 1st Thursdays Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
01 August 2024 1st Thursdays Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
11 July 2024 "1st" Thursdays Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
10 June 2024 Conference Planning Committee
06 June 2024 1st Thursdays Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
15 May 2024 Genealogy Software: How to Choose the Right Genealogical Software for You with Jenny Warner
13 May 2024 Conference Planning Committee
02 May 2024 1st Thursdays Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
17 April 2024 New Language? Deciphering Genealogical Documents with Jacquie Schattner
13 April 2024 Discovering the Digital Collections of the Library of Congress and National Archives with Bryna O'Sullivan
06 April 2024 Farming, Factories, and the Frontier: Midwest Genealogy Basics with Eleanor Brinsko
04 April 2024 1st Thursdays Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
30 March 2024 To Spit or Not to Spit: Is DNA Testing Right for Your Research? with Sara Cochran
16 March 2024 Wanted! Seeking Unknown Parents with Dana Palmer
09 March 2024 46th Annual DCGS Conference
07 March 2024 1st Thursdays Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
21 February 2024 Pre-Chicago Fire Research with Matt Rutherford
01 February 2024 1st Thursdays Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
17 January 2024 My Cousin, the Gangster with Mike Karsen
04 January 2024 1st Thursdays Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
07 December 2023 1st Thursdays Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
15 November 2023 Lateral Genealogy with Dan Jungclas
02 November 2023 1st Thursdays Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
28 October 2023 Assembling the Pieces of Your Family History Puzzle with Debbie Kroopkin
18 October 2023 Beginning Polish Genealogy with Jason Kruski
14 October 2023 Local Histories Add Clues and Color to Your Genealogy with Kimberly Nagy
07 October 2023 Going Vital! Birth, Death and Marriage Records with Suz Bates
05 October 2023 1st Thursdays Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
20 September 2023 Unusual Places to Find Births and Naturalizations with Debra Dudek
09 September 2023 They Lived Where? Tips for Researching Locations with Laura Kovarik
07 September 2023 1st Thursdays Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
06 June 2023 DCGS board
31 May 2023 DCGS enews deadline
17 May 2023 A Physician's Perspective of Genealogy with David A Stumpf, MD, PhD
11 May 2023 Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
30 April 2023 DCGS enews deadline
30 April 2023 Deadline for The Review
29 April 2023 Chicago Genealogy Research with Jaymie Middendorf
22 April 2023 Tracking Down Your Infamous Ancestors with Ray Johnson
19 April 2023 Irish Immigration to America with Steve Szabados
08 April 2023 When Was It Taken: Dating Old Family Photos with Julia Johnas
06 April 2023 Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
04 April 2023 DCGS board
31 March 2023 DCGS enews deadline
30 March 2023 Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
25 March 2023 The U.S. Census: What It Can Tell You About Your Family with Maureen Brady
23 March 2023 Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
16 March 2023 Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
11 March 2023 45th Annual Conference - Attendee Registration
09 March 2023 Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
02 March 2023 Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
28 February 2023 DCGS enews deadline
23 February 2023 Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
16 February 2023 Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
15 February 2023 The Genealogy Research Process with Sarah A. Kirby
13 February 2023 DCGS conference committee
09 February 2023 Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
07 February 2023 DCGS board
18 January 2023 Discoveries Open Mic Meet-Up
09 January 2023 DCGS conference committee
05 January 2023 Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
31 December 2022 DCGS enews deadline
29 December 2022 Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
22 December 2022 Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
15 December 2022 Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
12 December 2022 DCGS conference committee
08 December 2022 Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
06 December 2022 DCGS board
30 November 2022 DCGS enews deadline
16 November 2022 Mayhem on a Manifest with Suzanne L. Hoffman
03 November 2022 Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
31 October 2022 DCGS enews deadline
27 October 2022 Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
20 October 2022 Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
19 October 2022 Fold3.com with Caron Brennan
13 October 2022 Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
10 October 2022 DCGS conference committee
08 October 2022 Exploring the Greatest Generation: Adding Context to the Veteran's Story with Jennifer Holik
06 October 2022 Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
04 October 2022 DCGS board
01 October 2022 Research a Veteran: Exploring the Basics of Military Research with Jennifer Holik
30 September 2022 Deadline for The Review
30 September 2022 DCGS enews deadline
29 September 2022 Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
24 September 2022 Where the Murderers Roam with Dr. Dan Hubbard
22 September 2022 Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
21 September 2022 Census Data: More Than Just A Population Count with Janis Forte
15 September 2022 Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
10 September 2022 Tracing a Chicago Family's Roots: A Case Study with Maureen Brady
08 September 2022 Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
01 September 2022 Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
31 August 2022 DCGS enews deadline
25 August 2022 Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
18 August 2022 Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
11 August 2022 Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
04 August 2022 Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library
03 August 2022 DCGS conference committee
02 August 2022 DCGS board
31 July 2022 DCGS enews deadline
28 July 2022 Research Assistance
21 July 2022 Research Assistance
14 July 2022 Research Assistance
11 July 2022 DCGS conference committee
07 July 2022 Research Assistance
30 June 2022 Research Assistance
30 June 2022 DCGS enews deadline
23 June 2022 Research Assistance
16 June 2022 Research Assistance
13 June 2022 DCGS conference committee
09 June 2022 Research Assistance
08 June 2022 DCGS board
02 June 2022 Research Assistance
31 May 2022 DCGS enews deadline
26 May 2022 Research Assistance
19 May 2022 Research Assistance
18 May 2022 Clues in the Cemetery: Digging Deeper for Buried Treasure by Kimberly Nagy MD PLCGS
12 May 2022 Research Assistance
09 May 2022 DCGS conference committee
05 May 2022 Research Assistance
30 April 2022 DCGS enews deadline
30 April 2022 Deadline for The Review
28 April 2022 Research Assistance
21 April 2022 Research Assistance
20 April 2022 Quakers, Plain and Simple by Laura Street Chaplin
14 April 2022 Research Assistance
11 April 2022 DCGS conference committee
09 April 2022 FamilySearch Part 2: Preserving Your Family History on Family Tree with Maureen Brady
07 April 2022 Research Assistance
05 April 2022 DCGS board
02 April 2022 Missing: Reward! Locating Widows, Spinsters, and Bachelors with Sara Cochran
31 March 2022 Research Assistance
31 March 2022 DCGS enews deadline
26 March 2022 FamilySearch Part 1: FamilySearch Update with Maureen Brady
24 March 2022 Research Assistance
19 March 2022 Tricks of the Trade: Effectively Using Genealogy Websites with Dana Ann Palmer
17 March 2022 Research Assistance
16 March 2022 Researching Colonial American Ancestors by Jane Haldeman
12 March 2022 DCGS POSTPONED 2022 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
10 March 2022 Research Assistance
03 March 2022 Research Assistance
28 February 2022 DCGS enews deadline
24 February 2022 Research Assistance
17 February 2022 Research Assistance
16 February 2022 Stymied by Stiglers: Solved Using Indirect Evidence with Teresa Steinkamp McMillin, CG(SM)
15 February 2022 DCGS conference committee
10 February 2022 Research Assistance
03 February 2022 Research Assistance
01 February 2022 DCGS board
31 January 2022 DCGS enews deadline
27 January 2022 Research Assistance
20 January 2022 Research Assistance
19 January 2022 Navigating the Illinois State Archives System by Tina Beaird
13 January 2022 Research Assistance
10 January 2022 DCGS conference committee
06 January 2022 Research Assistance
31 December 2021 DCGS enews deadline
13 December 2021 DCGS conference committee
07 December 2021 DCGS board
30 November 2021 DCGS enews deadline
17 November 2021 Show, Don't Tell: Creative Nonfiction Writing for Genealogists with Lisa Ann Alzo, M.F.A.
08 November 2021 DCGS conference committee
31 October 2021 DCGS enews deadline
23 October 2021 Walking in Their Footsteps: Where Our Ancestors Lived and Worked with Karen Fortin
20 October 2021 Genealogy Research for the Thrifty with Jennifer Alford
16 October 2021 Stayin’ Local: Using Town and City Records in Your Research with Ginger Frere
11 October 2021 DCGS conference committee
05 October 2021 DCGS board
30 September 2021 DCGS enews deadline
30 September 2021 Deadline for The Review
25 September 2021 Revolutionary War Lineage Societies with Bryna O’Sullivan
18 September 2021 Developing a Sixth Census: Finding More in “The Census” Than Meets the Eye with Dr. Dan Hubbard
15 September 2021 Researching Your World War II Ancestry with Jenny Warner
13 September 2021 DCGS conference committee
31 August 2021 DCGS enews deadline
09 August 2021 DCGS conference committee
03 August 2021 DCGS board
31 July 2021 DCGS enews deadline
12 July 2021 DCGS conference committee
30 June 2021 DCGS enews deadline
14 June 2021 DCGS conference committee
01 June 2021 DCGS board
19 May 2021 DNA Matching & GedMatch by John Hayward
18 May 2021 DCGS Web Committee Meeting
13 May 2021 DCGS Web Committee Meeting
21 April 2021 Introduction to Jewish Genealogy by Mike Karsen
12 April 2021 DCGS conference committee

The DuPage County Genealogical Society is an incorporated, 501(C)(3) not-for-profit organization. Our focus is on providing education for genealogists and assisting in preserving and making available local records of genealogical interest. Our mailing address is P. O. Box 3, Wheaton, IL, 60187.  

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