Join us in the Library or on Zoom
for our next Program
August 4, 2026; 9:30 am
Program: Where to Finnd Genealogy Sources presented over Zoom by Vicki Ruthe Hahn.
Knowing where to find records help in the process of research. Several physical and on-line sources for genealogy information will be addressed – some that folks don’t always think of.
Vicki Ruthe Hahn, owner of Stateline Genealogy Club, LLC, is a Retired Librarian with a BA and MLIS from University of Illinois. An experienced, regional Genealogy Presenter and Consultant, she founded the “Stateline Genealogy Club” at Beloit Public Library in 2012, & created the “StatelineGenealogyClub.Wordpress.com” BLOG in 2014. She has a background in history, anthropology, research, writing, teaching, and clothing history. Vicki sorts out mysteries, rediscovers histories, weaves stories, & helps people with local history and their family genealogy; specializing from Central Illinois to Central Wisconsin.
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President: Ann Broihier
Vice President: Jan Maltby
AM Secretary: Kristie Benedik
PM Secretary: Carol Blohm
Treasurer: Judy VanDusen
Past President: Judy VanDusen
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The Writers’ Group meets the 2nd Monday of the month at 10 am. Please come join us to start your writing.
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Upcoming Programs:
August 20, 7:00 pm – Dark Days of Illinois History: Prohibition presented by Kathi Kresol
Sept 1, 9:30 am – Book of Clues: Using County Histories as a Resource presented by Kim Harrison1
Sept 17, 7:00 pm – Land Records: A Family Historian’s “Bread and Butter” presented by Amber Oldenburg
Oct 6, 9:30 am – Sharing Program
Oct 15, 7:00 pm – Writers’ Group
Nov 3, 9:30 am – America at 250! Researching Your Revolutionary Ancestors presented by Scott Norrick
Nov 19, 7:00 pm – Finding and Using Manuscripts, Special Collections and Repositories presented by Paula Stuart Warren
Dec 1, 9:30 am – Annual Meeting & Elections; America’s Elopement Hotspots Across North America presented by Sylvia Tracy Doolos
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Welcome to EGS– Join us for a Monthly Meeting!

The Elgin Genealogical Society is for any person who has an interest in genealogy, research or history.
Meetings are held at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin, IL. on the first Tuesday of each month at 9:30 am and the third Thursday at 7:00 pm except in December when the date, time, and location of the annual meeting is announced. It is always best to check this website or call the library at 847-742-2411 to check if schedule changes have occurred.
You do not have to be a member to attend any of our meetings, but when you become a member of EGS, you will receive special access to our Members Only area on our website where you can find all presentation handouts, plus all of our past and present newsletters.
