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The '''Chicago Genealogical Society''' ...
== Follow Us on Social Media!  ==
 
== Benefits ==
*What are the benefits for becoming a member of the society?
*What are the benefits the society has to offer for those who are not members?
 
== History of the society ==
*
 
== Society Officers ==
*
 
== Society Projects ==
*


=== Current Projects ===
*[https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoGenealogicalSociety Facebook]
*  
*[http://www.pinterest.com/ChicagoGenSoc Pinterest]
*[https://www.youtube.com/user/ChicagoGenSoc YouTube]
*[http://www.chicagogenealogy.org Website]


=== FamilySearch Wiki Projects ===
== Mission of The Chicago Genealogical Society  ==
*


=== FamilySearch Wiki Page Adoptions ===
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:
*


=== Past Projects ===
*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.


== Blog ==
== Member Benefits of The Chicago Genealogical Society ==
*


== Facebook page  ==
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:
*


== Publications ==
*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


== Newsletters ==
=== Meetings, Programs & Events of The Chicago Genealogical Society  ===
*


== Collections ==
*[https://chicagogenealogy.org/Events Upcoming Events]
*Record collections or papers to which your society has access
**All of our programs are free unless noted, and visitors are always welcome! We look forward to seeing you there!
**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


== Events ==
== Quarterly & Newsletter of The Chicago Genealogical Society  ==
*(also include society trips to areas of interest here, in workshops, or in training below)


=== Society Meetings ===
*'''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].
*
*'''Newsletter''' - CGS publishes 11 monthly newsletters containing upcoming programs, new publications, publications on sale, research hints, and helpful websites.


=== Workshops ===
*(also include presentations online, on site, or elsewhere about how to do research in your area)


=== Board Meetings ===
== Research Aids of Chicago Genealogical Society  ==
*


=== Training Meetings ===
*[https://chicagogenealogy.org/ Chicago Genealogy Society] website
*  
**[https://www.chicagogenealogy.org/Vital-Records-in-Newspapers Vital Records from Chicago Newspapers]
**[https://www.chicagogenealogy.org/ CGS Surname Database] (membership required - $)
**[https://www.chicagogenealogy.org/ Digitized CGS Quarterlies] (membership required - $)
*[http://www.pinterest.com/ChicagoGenSoc CGS Pinterest] - Pinterest Boards of genealogical topics


== Frequently Asked Questions ==
== Local Repositories of The Chicago Genealogical Society  ==


;Q. What are the directions to the society?
*[https://www.archchicago.org/home Archdiocese of Chicago's Archives & Records Center]
:A.
*[https://www.chicagohistory.org/ Chicago History Museum]
*[https://www.chipublib.org/ Chicago Public Library]
**[https://www.chipublib.org/archives-collections/ CPL - Archival Collections ]
**[https://www.chipublib.org/?s=neighborhood%20collections CPL - Neighborhood Collections]
**[https://www.chipublib.org/resources/genealogy/ CPL - Online Genealogy Resources] (may require a Chicago resident eCard)
*[https://www.hydeparkhistory.org/ Hyde Park Historical Society]
*[https://www.newberry.org/ The Newberry] Library
** [https://www.chicagoancestors.org/ Newberry - ChicagoAncestors.org]
**[https://www.newberry.org/collection/subjects/genealogy-and-local-history Newberry - Genealogy and Local History]
**[https://www.newberry.org/collection/research-guides Newberry - Research Guides]
**[https://collections.newberry.org/ Newberry - Digital Collections]
**[https://www.newberry.org/collection/research-guide/chicago-genealogy Newberry - Chicago Genealogy]
*[https://www.lib.uchicago.edu/ University of Chicago Library]
*[https://library.uic.edu/ University of Illinois at Chicago Library]


;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
== Frequently Asked Questions  ==


== Nearby or Alternate Repositories  ==
{{Block indent|Q. Do I need to live in Chicago to become a member of CGS? }}
{{Block indent|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 & 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!}}


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


[[Category:Societies]]
[[Category:Illinois Societies]]

Latest revision as of 08:43, 19 August 2025


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.
Email info@chicagogenealogy.org
Website www.chicagogenealogy.org
Last updated: Oct 21, 2025

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, Programs & Events of The Chicago Genealogical Society

  • Upcoming Events
    • All of our programs are free unless noted, and visitors are always welcome! We look forward to seeing you there!

Quarterly & Newsletter of The Chicago Genealogical Society

  • 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 CARLI (Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois) Digital Collections.
  • Newsletter - CGS publishes 11 monthly newsletters containing upcoming programs, new publications, publications on sale, research hints, and helpful websites.


Research Aids of Chicago Genealogical Society

Local Repositories of The Chicago Genealogical Society


Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Do I need to live in Chicago to become a member of CGS?
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 & 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!
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