Last year I was enrolled in Boston University’s Genealogical
Research Certificate Online Course. As a result, I am part of a Google Group of
BU graduates. As always I find myself humbled by the talent in that group. I
rarely post, but I always read what is written.
Genealogists are always interested in telling the stories of
ancestors whether it is for clients or for self. A member of that Google Group
recommended the book, “Bringing Your Family History to Life Through Social
History.” I reserved a copy at my local library and am ready to dig in.
On my way out, I stopped in the genealogy room. I needed
help finding 1920 marriage records for the state of Illinois. Illinois marriage
records are indexed from 1851-1900 and from 1930-1950. The years between
1900-1930 appear to be missing. The genealogist on staff thought that the
records were just not indexed yet and recommended a trip to the Cook County
Clerk office. I really want to find that marriage license but dread looking
through un-indexed microfilm!
While there I met a woman beginning your journey into
genealogy. You could hear the excitement in her voice as she spoke of her
“finds” and what she wanted to learn next. She is hooked. I hope I run into her again.
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