Chicago Genealogical Society

Chicago Genealogical Society

The Chicago Genealogical Society was begun in 1967 as a not-for-profit educational organization devoted to collecting, preserving and perpetuating the records of our ancestors, and to stimulate an interest in all people who contributed in any way to the establishment of Chicago and its surrounding area.

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The Newberry Library: Genealogy Collections and Tools

The Chicago Genealogical Society’s next program will be on Saturday April 7th at 1:30pm. Our program – The Newberry Library:  Genealogy Collections and Tools. The Newberry acquires and preserves a broad array of books, manuscripts, maps, and other materials relating to the

1st VP of Programs March 29, 2018 CGS Program, Chicago Genealogical Society, Newberry Library Read more

CGS Gravestone Photo Project

The Chicago Genealogical Society announces a special gravestone photo project for members only. Let us take pictures of your family gravestones in Cook County, Illinois. Members can request up to three gravestones. Requests are due by May 31, 2018. Requests

CGS President March 8, 2018March 8, 2018 Chicago Cemeteries, Chicago Genealogical Society Read more

Chicago Genealogical Society Writing Contest – Deadline Extended

Did you miss the Chicago Genealogical Society’s Writing Contest deadline? You have been so busy researching and not writing, right? Are you having writer’s block on starting your writing? Did your dog eat your research notes? Well – we have

CGS VP of Programs January 19, 2018January 18, 2018 Chicago Genealogical Society, Writing Contest Read more
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