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Researching Your Chicago Ancestors

Des Plaines Public Library, Neighbor

Do you have Chicago Ancestors? This program reviews what sources are available and where they can be found. Databases discussed will include vital records, church records, state records, federal records, employment records, histories of the neighborhoods and many more. The sources that are reviewed will include online websites, genealogy collections held at the major libraries, collections at local libraries and collections compiled by area genealogical societies.

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