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The '''Chicago Genealogical Society''' ...
== Follow Us on Social Media!  ==


== Benefits ==
*[http://www.eogn.com/calendar Eastman's Calendar]
*What are the benefits for becoming a member of the society?
*[https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoGenealogicalSociety Facebook]
*What are the benefits the society has to offer for those who are not members?
*[http://www.pinterest.com/ChicagoGenSoc Pinterest]
*[https://www.youtube.com/user/ChicagoGenSoc YouTube]
*[http://www.chicagogenealogy.org Website]


== History of the society ==
== Mission of The Chicago Genealogical Society  ==
*


== Society Officers ==
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:
*


== Society 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.


=== Current Projects ===
== Member Benefits of The Chicago Genealogical Society  ==
*


=== FamilySearch Wiki Projects ===
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:
*


=== FamilySearch Wiki Page Adoptions ===
*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


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


== Blog  ==
*'''General Membership Meetings, Programs & Events'''
*
**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].
**'''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 [http://www./], when there is a program scheduled there on that date.


== Facebook page ==
== Quarterly & Newsletter of The Chicago Genealogical Society ==
*


== Publications ==
*'''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 CARLI (Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois) Digital Collections site here [http://collections.carli.illinois.edu/cdm4/index_nby_cgs.php?CISOROOT=/nby_cgs].
*  
*'''Newsletter''' - CGS publishes 11 monthly newsletters containing upcoming programs, new publications, publications on sale, research hints, and helpful websites.


== Newsletters ==
== Sale Publications of The Chicago Genealogical Society  ==
*


== Collections ==
CGS has published a number of books to aid in your genealogical research [http://www.chicagogenealogy.org/publications.html]. If you would like to purchase any, please complete the form here [http://formsmarts.com/form/1b53] and either pay online via PayPal (after you have submitted the form online), or print the form and mail it to our address above along with a check made payable to "The Chicago Genealogical Society."
*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


== Events ==
*'''''Chicago Cemetery Records 1847-1863''''' [http://www.chicagogenealogy.org/publications.html].
*(also include society trips to areas of interest here, in workshops, or in training below)
*'''''Bohemian National Cemetery, Chicago Illinois: Burials''''' [http://www.chicagogenealogy.org/publications.html].
*'''''Union Ridge Cemetery, Chicago Illinois''''' [http://www.chicagogenealogy.org/publications.html].


=== Society Meetings ===
== Free Online Research Aids of Chicago Genealogical Society ==
*


=== Workshops ===
*'''CGS Website''' -
*(also include presentations online, on site, or elsewhere about how to do research in your area)
**"Vital Records from Chicago Newspapers" [http://www.chicagogenealogy.org/newsdb.html]
**"CGS Surname Database" [http://www.chicagogenealogy.org/surnamedb.html]
**"Digitized CGS Quarterlies" [http://www.chicagogenealogy.org/digitizedqu.html]
**"A Potpourri of Genealogical Links" [http://www.chicagogenealogy.org/links.html]
*'''CGS Pinterest''' - Find our many Pinterest Boards of genealogical topics here [http://www.pinterest.com/ChicagoGenSoc].


=== Board Meetings ===
== Local Repositories of The Chicago Genealogical Society  ==
*


=== Training Meetings ===
*Archdiocese of Chicago's Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Archives & Records Center [http://archives.archchicago.org/]
*  
*Chicago History Museum [http://www.chicagohistory.org/]
*Chicago Public Library [http://www.chipublib.org/]
**CPL - Archival Collections [http://www.chipublib.org/archives-collections/]
**CPL - Neighborhood Collections [http://www.chipublib.org/?s=neighborhood%20collections]
**CPL - Online Genealogy Resources [http://www.chipublib.org/resources/genealogy/] (many require a Chicago resident eCard)
*Hyde Park Historical Society [http://www.hydeparkhistory.org/]
*Newberry Library [http://www./genealogy-and-local-history]
**Newberry - ChicagoAncestors.org [http://www.chicagoancestors.org/]
**Newberry - Genealogy and Local History [http://www./genealogy-and-local-history]
**Newberry - Research Guides [http://www./research-guides]
**Newberry - Digital Resources [http://www./digital-resources-and-publications]
**Newberry - Genealogy Blog [http://www./genealogy-blog]
*University of Chicago Library [http://www.lib.uchicago.edu/e/index.html]
*University of Illinois at Chicago Library [http://library.uic.edu/]


== Frequently Asked Questions ==
== Projects of The Chicago Genealogical Society  ==


;Q. What are the directions to the society?
*'''Current Projects'''
**'''Ancestor Certificates''' - The Chicago Genealogical Society issues ancestor certificates to direct descendants of early residents of Chicago or Cook County [http://www.chicagogenealogy.org/certificates.html].
*'''Past Projects'''
**Under construction
 
== 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, Eastman's Calendar, CGS Facebook, CGS Pinterest, CGS Twitter, CGS YouTube Channel and CGS Website all listed above!
 
;Q. Under Construction?  
:A.
: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


== Nearby or Alternate Repositories ==
== 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  ===


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


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

Latest revision as of 17:47, 13 December 2023


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
Society Officers
President Stephanie Carbonetti
Vice-President Julie Benson (1st VP/Program)

Jonathan Bloom (2nd VP/ Membership Chair)

Last updated: Sep 3, 2025

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

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

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

  • General Membership Meetings, Programs & Events
    • 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[edit | edit source]

  • 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 CARLI (Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois) Digital Collections site here [3].
  • Newsletter - CGS publishes 11 monthly newsletters containing upcoming programs, new publications, publications on sale, research hints, and helpful websites.

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

CGS has published a number of books to aid in your genealogical research [4]. If you would like to purchase any, please complete the form here [5] and either pay online via PayPal (after you have submitted the form online), or print the form and mail it to our address above along with a check made payable to "The Chicago Genealogical Society."

  • Chicago Cemetery Records 1847-1863 [6].
  • Bohemian National Cemetery, Chicago Illinois: Burials [7].
  • Union Ridge Cemetery, Chicago Illinois [8].

Free Online Research Aids of Chicago Genealogical Society[edit | edit source]

  • CGS Website -
    • "Vital Records from Chicago Newspapers" [9]
    • "CGS Surname Database" [10]
    • "Digitized CGS Quarterlies" [11]
    • "A Potpourri of Genealogical Links" [12]
  • CGS Pinterest - Find our many Pinterest Boards of genealogical topics here [13].

Local Repositories of The Chicago Genealogical Society[edit | edit source]

  • Archdiocese of Chicago's Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Archives & Records Center [14]
  • Chicago History Museum [15]
  • Chicago Public Library [16]
    • CPL - Archival Collections [17]
    • CPL - Neighborhood Collections [18]
    • CPL - Online Genealogy Resources [19] (many require a Chicago resident eCard)
  • Hyde Park Historical Society [20]
  • Newberry Library [21]
    • Newberry - ChicagoAncestors.org [22]
    • Newberry - Genealogy and Local History [23]
    • Newberry - Research Guides [24]
    • Newberry - Digital Resources [25]
    • Newberry - Genealogy Blog [26]
  • University of Chicago Library [27]
  • University of Illinois at Chicago Library [28]

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

  • Current Projects
    • Ancestor Certificates - The Chicago Genealogical Society issues ancestor certificates to direct descendants of early residents of Chicago or Cook County [29].
  • Past Projects
    • Under construction

Frequently Asked Questions[edit | edit source]

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, Eastman's Calendar, CGS Facebook, CGS Pinterest, CGS Twitter, CGS YouTube Channel and CGS Website all listed above!
Q. Under Construction?
A.


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

  • 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[edit | edit source]

  • Under construction
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