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</p><p><b>The Chicago Genealogical Society</b> ...
== Follow Us on Social Media!  ==
</p>
 
<h2> Follow Us on Social Media!  </h2>
*[https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoGenealogicalSociety Facebook]  
<ul><li>[http://chicagogenealogicalsociety.blogspot.com/ Blog]
*[http://www.pinterest.com/ChicagoGenSoc Pinterest]  
</li><li>[http://www.eogn.com/calendar Eastman's Calendar]
*[https://www.youtube.com/user/ChicagoGenSoc YouTube]  
</li><li>[https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoGenealogicalSociety Facebook]  
*[http://www.chicagogenealogy.org Website]
</li><li>[http://www.pinterest.com/ChicagoGenSoc Pinterest]
 
</li><li>Twitter: [https://twitter.com/chicagogensoc @ChicagoGenSoc] <b>Hashtag:</b> #ChicagoGenSoc
== Mission of The Chicago Genealogical Society  ==
</li><li>[https://www.youtube.com/user/ChicagoGenSoc YouTube]
 
</li><li>[http://www.chicagogenealogy.org Website]
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. Our mission:  
</li></ul>
 
<h2> Mission of The Chicago Genealogical Society  </h2>
*To collect, preserve, and perpetuate the records of our ancestors.  
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. Our mission:
*To recognize the contributions of those who participated in the establishment of Chicago and the surrounding area.  
<ul><li>To collect, preserve, and perpetuate the records of our ancestors.  
*To stimulate interest in the history of Chicago and family history research.  
</li><li>To recognize the contributions of those who participated in the establishment of Chicago and the surrounding area.  
*To publish genealogical and historical research materials.  
</li><li>To stimulate interest in the history of Chicago and family history research.  
*To provide a forum to exchange research methods and ideas with other members.  
</li><li>To publish genealogical and historical research materials.  
*To offer programs by which members can obtain knowledge and "how-to" information on researching their family history.
</li><li>To provide a forum to exchange research methods and ideas with other members.  
 
</li><li>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  ==
</li></ul>
 
<h2> Member Benefits of The Chicago Genealogical Society  </h2>
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:  
<p>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:  
 
</p>
*Four issues of the CGS Quarterly, The Chicago Genealogist, containing historical articles on the Chicago area, record abstracts, queries, book reviews, and more  
<ul><li>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  
</li><li>Eleven monthly newsletters containing upcoming programs, new publications, publications on sale, research hints, and helpful websites  
*10% discount on CGS publications  
</li><li>10% discount on CGS publications  
*Free queries in the CGS Quarterly  
</li><li>Free queries in the CGS Quarterly  
*Free lookups in our publications
</li><li>Free lookups in our publications
 
</li></ul>
=== Meetings, Programs & Events of The Chicago Genealogical Society  ===
<h3> Meetings &amp; Events of The Chicago Genealogical Society  </h3>
 
<ul><li>'''General Membership Meetings'''
*[https://chicagogenealogy.org/Events Upcoming Events]
<ul><li>All of our programs are free unless noted, and visitors are always welcome! We look forward to seeing you there! For our upcoming programs, click here [http://www.chicagogenealogy.org/event.html].
**All of our programs are free unless noted, and visitors are always welcome! We look forward to seeing you there!  
</li></ul>
 
</li><li>'''The Great Chicago Fire Bus Tour''' - join us on October 4th for this paid tour led by our own incredible Craig Pfannkuche to visit sites central to that infamous raging fire of 1871!  
== Quarterly & Newsletter of The Chicago Genealogical Society ==
</li></ul>
 
</li><li>'''Annual CGS Fall Genealogy Seminar''' - join us each September for this paid day-long seminar featuring a national level speaker! 
*'''Quarterly''' - CGS has been producing ''The Chicago Genealogist'' quarterly since 1969. Now, you can search past issues! With thanks to the Newberry Library for coordinating the digitization, the quarterlies are available through the [https://collections.carli.illinois.edu/digital/collection/nby_cgs CARLI (Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois) Digital Collections].
</li></ul>
*'''Newsletter''' - CGS publishes 11 monthly newsletters containing upcoming programs, new publications, publications on sale, research hints, and helpful websites.
</li><li>'''Board Meetings'''
 
<ul><li>The CGS Board of Management meetings occur 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Newberry Library [http://www.newberry.org/], when there is a program scheduled there on that date.
 
</li></ul>
== Research Aids of Chicago Genealogical Society  ==
</li></ul>
 
<h2> Quarterly &amp; Newsletter of The Chicago Genealogical Society  </h2>
*[https://chicagogenealogy.org/ Chicago Genealogy Society] website
<ul><li>Under construction
**[https://www.chicagogenealogy.org/Vital-Records-in-Newspapers Vital Records from Chicago Newspapers]
</li></ul>
**[https://www.chicagogenealogy.org/ CGS Surname Database] (membership required - $)
<h2> Sale Publications of The Chicago Genealogical Society </h2>
**[https://www.chicagogenealogy.org/ Digitized CGS Quarterlies] (membership required - $)
<ul><li>Under construction
*[http://www.pinterest.com/ChicagoGenSoc CGS Pinterest] - Pinterest Boards of genealogical topics
</li></ul>
 
<h2> Collections of The Chicago Genealogical Society  </h2>
== Local Repositories of The Chicago Genealogical Society  ==
<ul><li>Under construction
 
</li></ul>
*[https://www.archchicago.org/home Archdiocese of Chicago's Archives & Records Center]
</li></ul>
*[https://www.chicagohistory.org/ Chicago History Museum]
<h2> Local Repositories of The Chicago Genealogical Society  </h2>
*[https://www.chipublib.org/ Chicago Public Library]
<ul><li>Under construction
**[https://www.chipublib.org/archives-collections/ CPL - Archival Collections ]
</li></ul>
**[https://www.chipublib.org/?s=neighborhood%20collections CPL - Neighborhood Collections]
<h2> Projects of The Chicago Genealogical Society  </h2>
**[https://www.chipublib.org/resources/genealogy/ CPL - Online Genealogy Resources] (may require a Chicago resident eCard)
<ul><li>Current Projects
*[https://www.hydeparkhistory.org/ Hyde Park Historical Society]
<ul><li>Under construction
*[https://www.newberry.org/ The Newberry] Library
</li></ul>
** [https://www.chicagoancestors.org/ Newberry - ChicagoAncestors.org]
</li><li>Past Projects
**[https://www.newberry.org/collection/subjects/genealogy-and-local-history Newberry - Genealogy and Local History]
<ul><li>Under construction
**[https://www.newberry.org/collection/research-guides Newberry - Research Guides]
</li></ul>
**[https://collections.newberry.org/ Newberry - Digital Collections]
</li></ul>
**[https://www.newberry.org/collection/research-guide/chicago-genealogy Newberry - Chicago Genealogy]
<h2> Frequently Asked Questions  </h2>
*[https://www.lib.uchicago.edu/ University of Chicago Library]
<dl><dt>Q. Under Construction?
*[https://library.uic.edu/ University of Illinois at Chicago Library]
</dt><dd>A.
 
</dd></dl>
 
<dl><dt>Q. Under Construction?
== Frequently Asked Questions  ==
</dt><dd>A.
 
</dd></dl>
:Q. Do I need to live in Chicago to become a member of CGS?
<h2> Officers of The Chicago Genealogical Society  </h2>
:A. Great question! No need to live in our fair City of Chicago. As a matter of fact, about half of our members live elsewhere around the globe. CGS can help you find genealogical resources in Chicago for your ancestors who once lived here thru our website, publications, free member queries &amp; free member lookups. It's also easy to keep in touch with us thru our many social media outlets including the CGS Blog, CGS Facebook, CGS Pinterest, CGS Twitter, CGS YouTube Channel and CGS Website all listed above!
<ul><li><b>President:</b> Stephanie Carbonetti
 
</li><li><b>1st VP/Programs:</b> Julie Benson
 
</li><li><b>2nd VP/Membership:</b> Jonathan E. Bloom
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</li><li><b>Treasurer:</b> Wayne D. Weber
</li><li><b>Recording Secretary:</b> Debbie Holstein
</li><li><b>Corresponding Secretary:</b> Craig Pfannkuche
</li><li><b>Director:</b> Gay Sven
</li><li><b>Director:</b> Thomas Mackowiak
</li><li><b>Director:</b> Joan M. Billingham
</li><li><b>Director:</b> Barbara Baker
</li><li><b>Ancestor Certificates:</b> Craig Pfannkuche
</li><li><b>Archivist/Historian:</b> Marguerite Sandrock
</li><li><b>Blog:</b> Lindsey A. Zambrano
</li><li><b>Facebook:</b> Terri O’Connell
</li><li><b>Hospitality:</b> Amanda Jensen
</li><li><b>Hospitality:</b> Terri O’Connell
</li><li><b>Library Lookups:</b> Stephanie Carbonetti
</li><li><b>Mail Distribution:</b> Jeanne Larzalere Bloom
</li><li><b>Newsletter Editor:</b> Jaime Graetsema
</li><li><b>Publication Sales:</b> Stephanie Carbonetti
</li><li><b>Publicity:</b> Julie Benson
</li><li><b>Quarterly Editor:</b> Leslie Schramer
</li><li><b>Webmaster:</b> Rena Schergen
</li></ul>
<h3> FamilySearch Wiki Projects &amp; Page Adoptions  </h3>
<ul><li>Under construction
</li></ul>

Revision as of 12:05, 27 June 2014

Chicago Genealogical Society

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)

Last updated: Oct 28, 2025

The Chicago Genealogical Society ...

Follow Us on Social Media!

Mission of The 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. Our mission:

  • 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

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

  • General Membership Meetings
    • All of our programs are free unless noted, and visitors are always welcome! We look forward to seeing you there! For our upcoming programs, click here [1].
  • The Great Chicago Fire Bus Tour - join us on October 4th for this paid tour led by our own incredible Craig Pfannkuche to visit sites central to that infamous raging fire of 1871!
  • Annual CGS Fall Genealogy Seminar - join us each September for this paid day-long seminar featuring a national level speaker!
  • Board Meetings
    • The CGS Board of Management meetings occur 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Newberry Library [2], when there is a program scheduled there on that date.

    • Quarterly & Newsletter of The Chicago Genealogical Society

    • Under construction

    Sale Publications of The Chicago Genealogical Society

    • Under construction

    Collections of The Chicago Genealogical Society

    • Under construction

    Local Repositories of The Chicago Genealogical Society

    • Under construction

    Projects of The Chicago Genealogical Society

    • Current Projects
      • Under construction
    • Past Projects
      • Under construction

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. Under Construction?
    A.
    Q. Under Construction?
    A.

    Officers of The Chicago Genealogical Society

    • President: Stephanie Carbonetti
    • 1st VP/Programs: Julie Benson
    • 2nd VP/Membership: Jonathan E. Bloom
    • Treasurer: Wayne D. Weber
    • Recording Secretary: Debbie Holstein
    • Corresponding Secretary: Craig Pfannkuche
    • Director: Gay Sven
    • Director: Thomas Mackowiak
    • Director: Joan M. Billingham
    • Director: Barbara Baker
    • Ancestor Certificates: Craig Pfannkuche
    • Archivist/Historian: Marguerite Sandrock
    • Blog: Lindsey A. Zambrano
    • Facebook: Terri O’Connell
    • Hospitality: Amanda Jensen
    • Hospitality: Terri O’Connell
    • Library Lookups: Stephanie Carbonetti
    • Mail Distribution: Jeanne Larzalere Bloom
    • Newsletter Editor: Jaime Graetsema
    • Publication Sales: Stephanie Carbonetti
    • Publicity: Julie Benson
    • Quarterly Editor: Leslie Schramer
    • Webmaster: Rena Schergen

    FamilySearch Wiki Projects & Page Adoptions

    • Under construction
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