WBCGS

WINNEBAGO & BOONE COUNTIES GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

The Winnebago & Boone Counties Genealogical Society exists to:

Encourage and support genealogical researchers.
Promote the discovering, collecting, indexing, and preserving of valued genealogical resources of Winnebago and Boone Counties.
Encourage publication of county material and family histories.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

WBCGS holds monthly meetings that are open to the public. We do not have meetings in December, January, and July.
Each month, one of our Members or an outside speaker makes a presentation about a specific topic related to genealogy or research.

DUE TO THE CURRENT SITUATION WITH COVID-19, ALL IN-PERSON MEETINGS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED.
For the time being, we are continuing with online meetings using Zoom. Meeting invitations will be sent to all WBCGS members with an email address.
If you’re not a member and are interested in attending, please send us an email at wbcgensociety@gmail.com. You can also contact us at:
WBCGS, PO Box 10166, Loves Park IL 61131-0166.

NOVEMBER MEETING

Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.
“Elias Cosper Roots”
Speaker: Mary Rose Fillip

Elias Cosper who is considered the “Father” of the Rockford library. He was in the Civil War. He worked for the Robertson & Coleman Bank, was a sales rep for J. P. Manny, invested & was secretary/manager for the Rockford Tack Company from 1875-1900. Elias Cosper’s home, built in 1868, is still standing & in wonderful condition in the Brown’s Hills Historic District

Mary Rose Fillip moved to Rockford in December 2013. She very much believes in ‘bloom where you’re planted’. Discovered how very exciting researching local history can be. Believes Rockford is a great place to live, so many museums, events & music. Enjoys volunteering. She loves local history & discovered she enjoys historical research.

DEC/JAN WINTER BREAK

We will resume our monthly meetings on February 5, 2022 with Thomas MacEntee!

FEBRUARY MEETING

Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 1:30 p.m.
“After You're Gone: Future Proofing Your Genealogy Research”
Speaker: Thomas MacEntee

Have you ever considered what will happen to your years of genealogy research once you’re gone? Learn how to ensure that your hard work carries on. Through a combination of planning, common sense, and new technologies, we’ll review how to create an action plan for preserving your genealogy research.

Who is Thomas MacEntee of GenealogyBargains.com? What happens when a “tech guy” with a love for history gets laid off during The Great Recession of 2008? You get me, Thomas MacEntee, a genealogy professional who’s also a blogger, educator, author, social media connector, marketer, network builder and more.
Thomas was laid off after a 25-year career in the information technology field, so he started his own genealogy-related business called High-Definition Genealogy. Currently Thomas shares many of his articles and videos for free at GenealogyBargains.com!
“I’m a lifelong learner with a background in a multitude of topics and I’ve finally figured out what I do best: teach, inspire, instigate, and serve as a curator and go-to-guy for concept nurturing and inspiration. I believe in success, and that we all succeed when we help each other find success."

ISGS Associate Member