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|president=Stephanie Carbonetti
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|vice_president=Julie Benson ''(1st VP/Program Chair)''  
|vice_president=Julie Benson ''(1st VP/Program)''  
Jonathan Bloom ''(2nd VP/Membership Chair)''  
Jonathan Bloom ''(2nd VP/ Membership Chair)''
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|address=P. O. Box 1160, Chicago, IL 60690-1160
|address=P. O. Box 1160, Chicago, IL 60690-1160 U.S.A.
|email=info@chicagogenealogy.org
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|website=http://www.chicagogenealogy.org
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|free='''Blog''' http://chicagogenealogicalsociety.blogspot.com/
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'''Eastman's Calendar''' http://www.eogn.com/calendar
|affiliations=The Federation of Genealogical Societies
'''Facebook''' https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoGenealogicalSociety
'''Pinterest''' http://www.pinterest.com/ChicagoGenSoc
'''Twitter''' @ChicagoGenSoc '''Hashtag''' #ChicagoGenSoc
'''YouTube''' https://www.youtube.com/user/ChicagoGenSoc
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The '''Chicago Genealogical Society''' ...
The '''Chicago Genealogical Society''' ...


== Benefits ==
== Follow Us on Social Media! ==
*What are the benefits for becoming a member of the society?
*'''Blog''' http://chicagogenealogicalsociety.blogspot.com/
*What are the benefits the society has to offer for those who are not members?
*'''Eastman's Calendar''' http://www.eogn.com/calendar
*'''Facebook''' https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoGenealogicalSociety
*'''Pinterest''' http://www.pinterest.com/ChicagoGenSoc
*'''Twitter''' @ChicagoGenSoc '''Hashtag''' #ChicagoGenSoc
*'''YouTube''' https://www.youtube.com/user/ChicagoGenSoc


== Mission of the society ==
== Mission of The Chicago Genealogical Society ==
* To collect, preserve, and perpetuate the records of our ancestors.
* To collect, preserve, and perpetuate the records of our ancestors.
* To recognize the contributions of those who participated in the establishment of Chicago and the surrounding area.
* To recognize the contributions of those who participated in the establishment of Chicago and the surrounding area.
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* To offer programs by which members can obtain knowledge and "how-to" information on researching their family history.
* To offer programs by which members can obtain knowledge and "how-to" information on researching their family history.


== Society Officers ==
== Member Benefits of The Chicago Genealogical Society ==
* Under construction
Becoming a member of CGS allows you to network with other Chicago-area genealogists. You don't have to have ancestors in Chicago to join! Many of our members have no ancestral ties to the city, but join because they are in the area and want to learn more about genealogy research and methods.  As a member, you enjoy many benefits, including:
 
* Four issues of the CGS Quarterly, The Chicago Genealogist, containing historical articles on the Chicago area, record abstracts, queries, book reviews, and more
== Society Projects ==
* Eleven monthly newsletters containing upcoming programs, new publications, publications on sale, research hints, and helpful websites
* Under construction
* 10% discount on CGS publications
 
* Free queries in the CGS Quarterly
=== Current Projects ===
* Free lookups in our publications
* Under construction
 
=== FamilySearch Wiki Projects ===
* Under construction
 
=== FamilySearch Wiki Page Adoptions ===
* Under construction
 
=== Past Projects ===
* Under construction
 
== Blog  ==
* Under construction


== Facebook page  ==
=== Meetings & Events of The Chicago Genealogical Society ===
* Under construction
* General Membership Meetings
** Under construction
* Board Meetings
** Under construction


== Publications ==
== Quarterly & Newsletter of The Chicago Genealogical Society ==
* Under construction
* Under construction


== Newsletters ==
== Publications of The Chicago Genealogical Society ==
* Under construction
* Under construction


== Collections ==
== Collections of The Chicago Genealogical Society ==
* Under construction
* Under construction
**Record collections or papers to which your society has access  
**Record collections or papers to which your society has access  
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**Directions on how your society does this, and sends the information back to the patron
**Directions on how your society does this, and sends the information back to the patron


== Events ==
== Nearby or Alternate Repositories of The Chicago Genealogical Society ==
* Under construction
**(also include society trips to areas of interest here, in workshops, or in training below)
 
=== Society Meetings ===
* Under construction


=== Workshops ===
*(List each repository, link to it, and '''''briefly''''' describe their collection. Ideally list around 3 to 7 repositories, but this is flexible.)
* Under construction
**(also include presentations online, on site, or elsewhere about how to do research in your area)


=== Board Meetings ===
== Projects of The Chicago Genealogical Society ==
* Under construction
* Under construction


=== Training Meetings ===
=== Past Projects of The Chicago Genealogical Society ===
* Under construction
* Under construction


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::May also include such items as: cost to join your society, how members access online records, free look ups, online meetings, newsletter queries, access to publications, or support from other members
::May also include such items as: cost to join your society, how members access online records, free look ups, online meetings, newsletter queries, access to publications, or support from other members


== Nearby or Alternate Repositories  ==
== Officers of The Chicago Genealogical Society ==
* Under construction
 
=== FamilySearch Wiki Projects ===
* Under construction


*(List each repository, link to it, and '''''briefly''''' describe their collection. Ideally list around 3 to 7 repositories, but this is flexible.)
=== FamilySearch Wiki Page Adoptions ===
* Under construction


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Revision as of 12:24, 26 June 2014

Chicago Genealogical Society

The Chicago Genealogical Society was founded 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.

Established 1967
Contact Info
Address P. O. Box 1160, Chicago, IL 60690-1160 U.S.A.
Telephone 1-
Email info@chicagogenealogy.org
Website www.chicagogenealogy.org
Society Officers
President Stephanie Carbonetti
Vice-President Julie Benson (1st VP/Program)

Jonathan Bloom (2nd VP/ Membership Chair)

Affiliations The Federation of Genealogical Societies
Last updated: Sep 8, 2025

The Chicago Genealogical Society ...

Follow Us on Social Media![edit | edit source]

Mission of The Chicago Genealogical Society[edit | edit source]

  • To collect, preserve, and perpetuate the records of our ancestors.
  • To recognize the contributions of those who participated in the establishment of Chicago and the surrounding area.
  • To stimulate interest in the history of Chicago and family history research.
  • To publish genealogical and historical research materials.
  • To provide a forum to exchange research methods and ideas with other members.
  • To offer programs by which members can obtain knowledge and "how-to" information on researching their family history.

Member Benefits of The Chicago Genealogical Society[edit | edit source]

Becoming a member of CGS allows you to network with other Chicago-area genealogists. You don't have to have ancestors in Chicago to join! Many of our members have no ancestral ties to the city, but join because they are in the area and want to learn more about genealogy research and methods. As a member, you enjoy many benefits, including:

  • Four issues of the CGS Quarterly, The Chicago Genealogist, containing historical articles on the Chicago area, record abstracts, queries, book reviews, and more
  • Eleven monthly newsletters containing upcoming programs, new publications, publications on sale, research hints, and helpful websites
  • 10% discount on CGS publications
  • Free queries in the CGS Quarterly
  • Free lookups in our publications

Meetings & Events of The Chicago Genealogical Society[edit | edit source]

  • General Membership Meetings
    • Under construction
  • Board Meetings
    • Under construction

Quarterly & Newsletter of The Chicago Genealogical Society[edit | edit source]

  • Under construction

Publications of The Chicago Genealogical Society[edit | edit source]

  • Under construction

Collections of The Chicago Genealogical Society[edit | edit source]

  • Under construction
    • Record collections or papers to which your society has access
    • How these records can help researchers (May link to a Wiki article connected with the location)
    • Where the record is located (online, on site, at nearby repositories)
    • How to access it from a distance (order information, if any)
    • Indexes for records about this area
    • Where the index is located (online, book, or on site)
    • Look ups, and copying records from local repositories, if any (here or in Q & A below)
    • Directions on how your society does this, and sends the information back to the patron

Nearby or Alternate Repositories of The Chicago Genealogical Society[edit | edit source]

  • (List each repository, link to it, and briefly describe their collection. Ideally list around 3 to 7 repositories, but this is flexible.)

Projects of The Chicago Genealogical Society[edit | edit source]

  • Under construction

Past Projects of The Chicago Genealogical Society[edit | edit source]

  • Under construction

Frequently Asked Questions[edit | edit source]

Q. What are the directions to the society?
A.
Q. What are the society's hours of operation?
A.
May also include such items as: cost to join your society, how members access online records, free look ups, online meetings, newsletter queries, access to publications, or support from other members

Officers of The Chicago Genealogical Society[edit | edit source]

  • Under construction

FamilySearch Wiki Projects[edit | edit source]

  • Under construction

FamilySearch Wiki Page Adoptions[edit | edit source]

  • Under construction
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