Fox Valley Genealogical Society

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

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10/12/2026

🔍 Discover Your Military Ancestors on Fold3!

Have Civil War, War of 1812, or other 19th-century military ancestors in your family tree? Learn how to find and interpret military records more effectively with professional genealogist Brian Rhinehart of CivilWarRecords.com.

Join the McHenry County Illinois Genealogical Society for an engaging online presentation:

📅 Wednesday, November 12
🕖 7:00 PM CST
💻 Live Zoom Presentation

You'll learn: ✅ What military records are available on Fold3
✅ Better search techniques for finding ancestors
✅ How to avoid common research frustrations
✅ Tips for breaking through genealogy brick walls

Whether you're an experienced researcher or just beginning your genealogy journey, all are welcome!

👉 Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3YeSw653T9OJNV-mRloEFg

10/11/2026

🦊SPEAK OUT about the Closure of the National Archives at Chicago - https://mailchi.mp/0bafb08316a1/fvgs-nov-12-meeting-reminder-10986682

10/09/2026

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10/09/2026

Discover your family’s land history! Search millions of federal land records, including patents, survey plats, and more, on the Bureau of Land Management website. Tips: Search by ancestor’s name with quotation marks for exact matches and try variants if needed. To view full homestead application packets and supporting family documents, use the patent details you find on the BLM to order the complete files from the National Archives. Start exploring your roots today!
https://glorecords.blm.gov/s/

Important Note: The website has recently been revised and modernized. Read more about the changes here: https://www.blm.gov/blog/2026-07-07/blm-launches-modernized-general-land-office-records-system

10/08/2026