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McHenry Public Library Genealogy & Local History December 2025 |
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In this Issue
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New Microfilm in the Genealogy Room! The McHenry Library now has some new microfilm thanks to the McHenry County Historical Society! The Society is downscaling its microfilm collection and graciously offered eleven new microfilm reels to the library. Some of the latest collections include: 1860 Mortality Schedule for McHenry County 1880 Manufacturer's Census for McHenry County Survey of McHenry County Post Offices Dating Back to 1877 |
McHenry Public Library Genealogy Programs |
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January 17, 2025 @ 10am Hosted by the McHenry Library and the McHenry County Genealogical Society Registration Starts on Dec 15 @ 9 am 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. |
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Other Local Organizations' Programs |
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Everyone knows about Groundhog Day, but Woodstock’s on-screen story doesn’t end there. From feature films to commercials and television shows, our community has played many roles. Librarians Katie Bradley and Carrie Zamorano will pull back the curtain to reveal the “reel story” of Woodstock’s cinematic legacy. |
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Saturday, December 6, 10 AM This interest group was originally formed to provide a forum for Family Tree Maker users to share their knowledge and build their expertise with Ancestry's FTM desktop software. This group continues to explore old and new features of Family Tree Maker software, now with developer MacKiev. |
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Library Genealogy Resources WorkshopMonday, December 15, 10 AMThis program is to help with research stumbling blocks or problems you may have encountered. Michele May, author and past president of the Genealogy Club in Sun City Huntley, will be here to provide individualized help with the various genealogical websites available at our library.
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Explore Indigenous and early Settler plant usage, once abundant in the area. Join local educator, Sarah Taylor of the Crystal Lake Park District’s National Historic Landmark, the Colonel Palmer House for a demonstration on sustainable gardens, histrionic culinary, and the many uses of native plants. From earth to kitchen discover the science behind safe, modern-day practices and a branch of knowledge that has survived for thousands of years. |
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From McHenry Public Library's Genealogy Room |
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by Morris Birkbeck A collection of 22 letters written by Morris Birkbeck. Published by the author in hopes that their contents may be useful to emigrants from Great Britain to the newly formed United States, particularly the territory of Illinois. (Forgotten Books) |
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