North Suburban Genealogical Society

North Suburban Genealogical Society http://nsgsil.org Our meetings are the second Saturday of the month on Zoom. Its purposes are:
1. To promote an interest in genealogy.
2.

The North Suburban Genealogical Society (NSGS) is a non-profit organization founded in 1975. To encourage and instruct members in careful, documented genealogical research.
3. To publish genealogical and historical information.

02/20/2026
02/20/2026

This February we’re celebrating our love for libraries — and especially the DAR Library, a truly one-of-a-kind treasure for history and genealogy lovers! Founded in 1896, the DAR Library has grown into one of the nation’s premier genealogical research centers, with an incredible collection of over 200,000 books, 10,000 research files, and thousands of manuscript items covering American history and family heritage. Many of the nearly 40,000 family histories in the collection are unique or rare and found in very few libraries nationwide.

Whether you’re tracing your roots, studying Revolutionary War era records, or exploring special collections on African American, Native American, and women’s history, the DAR Library’s rich resources are free and open to the public. Visit www.dar.org/library to discover more and plan your visit!



The 2026 DAR Library Restoration Project is beginning in July 2026. We are excited to restore this historic space and to complete the important preservation work to better serve Library visitors for many years to come in the future! For updates, please follow the DAR Library on Facebook where we will be posting reminders, helpful tips, and progress reports on the project. For more information on the DAR Library Restoration Project visit: www.dar.org/libraryonthemove

02/20/2026

Join us online next Wednesday (February 25, 2026, 6–7 p.m. ET) for "Researching Ships and Maritime History in Genealogy: ShipIndex.org and Much More," with Peter McCracken.

He will demonstrate a variety of methods for researching vessels, from his ShipIndex.org website to historical newspaper databases and beyond.

This is a free online program, but registration required: https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/researching-ships-and-maritime-history-genealogy-shipindexorg-and-much-more

02/20/2026

Join us for the free online program "A Book Talk with Debra Bruno – A Hudson Valley Reckoning: Discovering the Forgotten History of Slaveholding in My Dutch American Family" (March 2, 6–7 p.m. ET) for a conversation with NYG&B President D. Joshua Taylor and the author.

The book tells the long-ignored story of slavery's history in upstate New York through Debra Bruno's absorbing chronicle that uncovers her Dutch ancestors' slave-holding past and leads to a deep connection with the descendants of the enslaved people her family owned.

This is a free online program, but registration is required: https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/book-talk-debra-bruno

02/15/2026
02/14/2026

Dating looked a little different before the apps. Do you have an ancestor who might have been seeking something similar, or who might have been the ideal respondent?

Inspired by historical personal ads.

02/14/2026

Free Webinar

https://nsgsil.wildapricot.org/event-6301200Suzanne Hoffman, ISGS President, with present "What's New at Family Search: ...
02/13/2026

https://nsgsil.wildapricot.org/event-6301200
Suzanne Hoffman, ISGS President, with present "What's New at Family Search: 2025 was a Breakthrough Year!"

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, February 14th at 1:00 pm. Please register at the above link for this hybrid meeting.

02/04/2026

Join us for Wisconsin Genealogy Day on Saturday February 21 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. During this FREE virtual event you will learn from expert speakers about how to research your Wisconsin and Midwestern ancestors.

Presentations include:
✔️ “Researching Wisconsin Ancestors” by Rebecca Hopman
✔️“Tracing Early African American Legacies in the Midwest” by Mica L. Anders
✔️“Beyond Vital Records: Useful Government Resources for Genealogists” by Eileen Snyder
✔️“Norwegians in the Midwest” by Dana Kelly.

This webinar will be recorded and made available to registered attendees for 30 days.

Space is limited. Reserve your spot today!

Register: https://wihist.org/wgd

This event is sponsored by the Wisconsin Historical Society and the Wisconsin State Genealogical Society (WSGS).

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The North Suburban Genealogical Society (NSGS) is a non-profit organization founded in 1975. Its purposes are: 1. To promote an interest in genealogy. 2. To encourage and instruct members in careful, documented genealogical research. 3. To publish genealogical and historical information.