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Genealogical, historical, lineage, veteran, and ethnic societies often collect, transcribe, and publish information that can be helpful to genealogists. | Genealogical, historical, lineage, veteran, and ethnic societies often collect, transcribe, and publish information that can be helpful to genealogists. | ||
Lineage societies, such as the DAR, Colonial Dames, and the Sons of the American Revolution, require members to prove they are descended from people such as colonists or soldiers. The applications for membership in these societies are usually preserved and occasionally published. National lineage societies such as the DAR are described in the "[[United States Societies|Societies]]" | Lineage societies, such as the DAR, Colonial Dames, and the Sons of the American Revolution, require members to prove they are descended from people such as colonists or soldiers. The applications for membership in these societies are usually preserved and occasionally published. National lineage societies such as the DAR are described in the "[[United States Societies|United States Societies]]" Wiki article. | ||
Genealogical and historical societies can provide historical information about families in the area or ancestors of society members. They may sponsor such activities as The History of Illinois Centennial Farms and Applications for Illinois Prairie Pioneer Certificates, cited in the "[[Illinois Genealogy|Genealogy]]" section. | Genealogical and historical societies can provide historical information about families in the area or ancestors of society members. They may sponsor such activities as The History of Illinois Centennial Farms and Applications for Illinois Prairie Pioneer Certificates, cited in the "[[Illinois Genealogy|Genealogy]]" section. | ||
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Some genealogical and historical societies hold conferences in which lecturers discuss genealogical research methods, available sources, and other topics of interest to the genealogist. These lectures may include information on records or research helps on a local, regional, or national level. Transcripts, audio tapes, or syllabuses of the class outlines of these conferences are often made available to the public through the sponsoring society. | Some genealogical and historical societies hold conferences in which lecturers discuss genealogical research methods, available sources, and other topics of interest to the genealogist. These lectures may include information on records or research helps on a local, regional, or national level. Transcripts, audio tapes, or syllabuses of the class outlines of these conferences are often made available to the public through the sponsoring society. | ||
Many counties and some cities have historical and genealogical societies, most of which will be listed in the Directory of Illinois Museums and the book by Reithmaier, both cited in the "[[Illinois Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]" | Many counties and some cities have historical and genealogical societies, most of which will be listed in the Directory of Illinois Museums and the book by Reithmaier, both cited in the "[[Illinois Archives and Libraries|Illinois Archives and Libraries]]" Wiki article. See the "[[United States Societies|United States Societies]]" Wiki article for a national directory of genealogical and ethnic societies. | ||
See the "[[Illinois Minorities|Minorities]]" section for other directories of ethnic organizations. | See the "[[Illinois Minorities|Minorities]]" section for other directories of ethnic organizations. | ||
Family associations and surname societies have been organized to gather information about ancestors or descendants of specific individuals or families. See the "[[United States Societies|Societies]]" | Family associations and surname societies have been organized to gather information about ancestors or descendants of specific individuals or families. See the "[[United States Societies|United States Societies]]" Wiki article for a directory and more information about these societies. | ||
Clubs or occupational or fraternal organizations may have existed in the area where your ancestor lived. Those societies may have kept records of members or applications that may be of genealogical or biographical value. Though many of the old records have been lost, some have been donated to local, regional, or state archives and libraries. The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) is an example of an organization an ancestor may have joined. See the "[[Illinois Military Records|Military Records]]" section for a discussion of their records. | Clubs or occupational or fraternal organizations may have existed in the area where your ancestor lived. Those societies may have kept records of members or applications that may be of genealogical or biographical value. Though many of the old records have been lost, some have been donated to local, regional, or state archives and libraries. The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) is an example of an organization an ancestor may have joined. See the "[[Illinois Military Records|Military Records]]" section for a discussion of their records. | ||
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=== Web Sites === | === Web Sites === | ||
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilsgs/ilsocieties.html | http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilsgs/ilsocieties.html | ||
http://www.daddezio.com/society/hill/SH-IL-NDX.html | http://www.daddezio.com/society/hill/SH-IL-NDX.html | ||