Learn how to trace the movements of your ancestors from librarian and genealogist Tina Beaird.
Librarian and genealogist Tina Beaird will discuss the usefulness of different types of maps, including aerial and bird's-eye maps, as well as cadastral, enumeration, and fire insurance maps. She will give suggestions on how to trace your ancestors using land records available through multiple government agencies such as local and county tax assessors, county clerks, circuit court offices, and land use departments. Tina will also provide suggestions on how to track resources using non-governmental sources like libraries, archives, and historical societies.
Please note: this program has been rescheduled from in-person to virtual, and registration is now required. Registration will close two hours before the program begins and registrants will receive a link to join the program via Zoom shortly thereafter. Please email community@wilmettelibrary.info with any questions about how to access the program via Zoom.
This program is presented in collaboration with the North Suburban Genealogical Society.
From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave.
Mass transit options include CTA, Metra, and Pace.
