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EGS Research Assistance Policy

The Elgin Genealogical Society conducts its research at the Gail Borden Public Library (GBPL) and the Elgin Area Historical Society Museum (EAHS). The genealogy collections at GBPL are strong in Elgin and Kane County sources, including a vital records newspaper index card file and microfilm of the local newspapers.

Queries to our website and regular mail are welcome. Any questions not requiring research will be answered free of charge. For all other questions, it is the Society's policy to require a non-refundable $10 donation for up to one hour of library research. These donations are used to purchase historical and genealogical reference materials for the GBPL genealogy section. Arrangements can be made for more extensive research. Cost of photocopies and postage will be charged as needed.

Please make questions clear, concise, and readable and be as specific as possible as to information needed. Also, please, include your e-mail address, if you have one. Census research is limited to what is in print and available at the library. No guarantee can be made regarding finding answers but each query will receive proper attention. Checks should be made payable to the EGS Acquisition Fund. Mail queries to Elgin Genealogical Society, PO Box 1418, Elgin, IL 60121-1418 or e-mail Elgin Genealogical Society

Membership Information

The Elgin Genealogical Society is for any person who has an interest in genealogy, research or history.

Meetings are held at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin, IL. on the first Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. and the third Thursday at 7:00 p.m. except in December when the date, time, and location of the annual meeting is announced. It is always best to check this website or call the library at 847-742-2411 to check if schedule changes have occurred.

Dues per year are...

  • $20 for individuals and
  • $35 for families living in the same household.

The membership year is from January 1 through December 31 of each year. Print a membership application and send it in today

 

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Membership Benefits

KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS EARLY FAMILIES 1883-1885
Based on the County's pioneer certificate program, this fully indexed book includes over 4,100 names. Written in narrative style, the work chronicles 102 early County families down to the present. Hardcover, 264 pages, archival paper, 8 1/2x11. Cost: $12.00 + $3.50 P&H, postpaid to EGS.

PROGRAMS AND SPEAKERS
EGS offers programs throughout the year featuring many outstanding lecturers speaking on a variety of genealogical topics

NEWSLETTER QUARTERLIES
The newsletter is mailed or e-mailed free to members. In addition, queries will be published in the newsletter as space permits. All EGS newsletters are available for purchase