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McHenry Public Library Genealogy & Local History January 2026 |
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In this Issue
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The largest family discovery event of the years is taking place on March 5-7! While the event is free online, the in-person conference held in Salt Lake City has some exclusive offers that might be of interest for some researchers. Click here to see what is offered! |
McHenry Public Library Genealogy Programs |
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January 17, 2026 @ 10am Hosted by the McHenry Library and the McHenry County Genealogical Society Join genealogists from the McHenry Library and the McHenry County Genealogical Society to learn how to start researching your own family history. Topics we will cover include where to find and how to cite genealogical evidence. Also covered is the important, but often overlooked, skill of organizing your genealogical research This is the second program in a series given by the McHenry Library and the McHenry County Genealogical Society. February 25, 2026 @ 7pm Live via Zoom! This presentation (with accompanying handout) explores a research methodology that can break down genealogical brick walls. We will discuss timelines as a means of identifying research gaps, genealogical research checklists for identifying sources that may fill those gaps, and research logs that keep us organized. A Q&A session will follow the presentation. Presented by professional genealogist, Katherine Wilson. |
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Other Local Organizations' Programs |
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Open to novices and experts alike, this club provides a dedicated time for conducting genealogy research. Research your family tree using databases and print materials provided by the library. Bring your questions and projects! Basic computer skills required. |
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Saturday, January 17, 2 PM On October 2, 1943, eight-year-old Steen Metz and his family were forcibly taken from their home in German-occupied Denmark to the desolate Theresienstadt Concentration Camp. Join us as Steen Metz recounts his powerful story, to ensure that the horrors of the Holocaust are neither forgotten nor repeated. Copies of his book, A Danish Boy in Theresienstadt, which will be available for purchase at the event by cash or check. Registration is requested for this event. |
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The Genealogy Interest Group meets on the fourth Sunday of each month, unless otherwise noted. We welcome any and all interested persons who would like to share their genealogical research or who would like to learn more. |
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From McHenry Public Library's Genealogy Room |
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by Nathaniel S. Haynes This text provides a detailed history of the evolution of the Disciples of Christ in the state of Illinois, covering each new church and ministry founded between the years 1819 and 1914. Chapters include "Beginnings in Illinois," "The Period of Conquest," "Christian Education" and more. Genealogists will benefit from over 170 pages of biographical sketches of notable Disciples. A new index of full names has been compiled for this edition. (Heritage Books) |
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