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UPCOMING MEETINGS
Unless Otherwise Stated, All Meeetings are
at 7:00 p.m., in the Community Room of the Edwardsville
Public Library, 112 South Kansas, Edwardsville, IL.
February 9, 2012
Illinois in the Civil War
Tom Emery, freelance writer and historical
researcher from Carlinville, Illinois, will present this general
overview of the Civil War in Illinois, covering Illinois generals
and regiments, Civil War prisons, homelife in Illinois during
the war, and other subjects.
March 8, 2012
The Abolitionist Movement in Southwestern Illinois
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John Dunphy, the owner of the Second
Reading book shop and the author of hundreds of articles and
several books, will present a program on this movement in the
local area. John said, "It's amazing the huge role that
the people in the Alton area and Southwestern Illinois played
in the abolitionist movement."
He will also have copies of his latest book Abolitionism and
the Civil War in Southwestern Illinois available for purchase. |
April 12, 2012
Illinois in the War of 1812
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For many years, Gillum Ferguson
served as a state and federal prosecutor in the state of Illinois.
His articles have appeared in The Journal of Illinois History,
The Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society, and
other journals. Mr. Ferguson will give a brief discussion of
what the War of 1812 was, and why it is important, then narrow
his focus to the state of Illinois, and finally narrow once again
to Madison County, which was on the front line during the War
of 1812.
Copies of his new book will be available for purchase. |
May 10, 2012
Plans for the Lovejoy 175th Commemoration on November 10, 2012
Ralph "Bo" Jackson, of Godfrey,
Illinois, will tell us about the plans being made to commemorate
the 175th anniversary of the death of Elijah P. Lovejoy. If anyone
has any Lovejoy related information that might be useful for
the commemoration,you should send it to Melissa Mustain of the
Jacoby Arts Center (melissa.mustain@jacobyartscenter.org).
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2012 Open Meeting Dates |
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July (no mtg) |
August 9 |
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September 13 |
October 11 |
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November 8 |
December (no mtg) |
This year
marks the 100th Anniversary of Ainad Shrine. However, they need
your help with their history. Click
here to see how you may able to help them in this celebration.
*** NOTICE
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Dues for
2012 are now being accepted. We would very much appreciate receiving
your renewal checks ASAP. Delinquent members will receive no
more Society publications until their dues are paid.
GIFT MEMBERSHIPS
AVAILABLE
Do you have
a family member that is interested in (or even obsessed with)
genealogy? A membership in the Madison County Genealogical Society
would be a very thoughtful gift. A gift card will be sent to
the recipient of any gift membership.
The following memberships are available:
Individual/Family Annual Membership $20.00
Patron Annual Membership $30.00
Life Membership $250.00
Contact our Secretary, Barbara Hitch, at racerbarb@aol.com,
about a gift membership.
Now Available
and Taking Orders
The Ten Year Stalker Index, 1991-2000,
is complete; and we are taking orders for either a printed copy,
330 pages, for $45 or a copy on CD for $15. The CD copy is searchable
using Adobe Reader.
A new Ten Year Stalker Index, 2001-2010, is complete; and we
are taking orders for either a printed copy, 304 pages, for $35
or a copy on CD for $15. The CD copy is searchable using Adobe
Reader.
To place an order contact Barbara Hitch at racerbarb@aol.com.
Visitors
are always welcome.
Goals of the Society
To encourage
and educate persons in the study of family history and research
methods.
To preserve genealogical
and historical record.
To inform people of the
importance of collecting, preserving, and circulating genealogical
literature.
To promote research, publish,
and circulate genealogical records and information .
To further these
goals, the Society maintains a genealogical library room in the
Edwardsville Public Library, holds workshops, invites guest speakers
on topics relevant to genealogical research, and publishes genealogical
records.
WE
INVITE YOU TO RESEARCH YOUR ANCESTORS WITH US!
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