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AI SIG
Explore practical ways artificial intelligence can support genealogy research, organization, and problem solving. Designed for curious members who want real examples without needing a technical background.
See upcoming meetingsIrish SIG
Focus on Irish family history research, records, migration patterns, and problem solving. A welcoming group for both beginners and experienced Irish researchers.
See upcoming meetingsRootsMagic SIG
Learn how to use RootsMagic more effectively for organizing, cleaning up, and sharing your family tree. Sessions often highlight reports, mapping, workflows, and member questions.
See upcoming meetingsRoundTable SIG
An informal genealogy discussion group where members share research wins, challenges, and ideas. Beginners and friends are welcome to join the conversation in person.
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Upcoming SIG Meetings Next 40 Days
General Discussion
The meeting will be held the second Wednesday of each month and held at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N Dunton Ave, Arlington Heights, IL in the Shackley Room.
To be Determined
To be Determined
Later Upcoming SIG Meetings
Scots Irish and the southern US
Explore the history of the Scots-Irish and their migration from Ulster to the southern United States. We’ll discuss why they left Ireland, where they settled, how they shaped the communities they joined, and which records can help genealogists trace Scots-Irish ancestors on both sides of the Atlantic.
General Discussion
The meeting will be held the second Wednesday of each month and held at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N Dunton Ave, Arlington Heights, IL in the Shackley Room.
To be Determined
To be Determined
The Irish in Australia
Explore the history of Irish migration to Australia, from transported convicts to free settlers seeking new opportunities. We’ll discuss why they left Ireland, where they settled, the lives they built, and the records available to help genealogists trace Irish ancestors in Australia.
General Discussion
The meeting will be held the second Wednesday of each month and held at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N Dunton Ave, Arlington Heights, IL in the Shackley Room.
To be Determined
To be Determined
The Irish in Barbados, the Carribean
Explore the often-overlooked history of Irish migration to Barbados and other Caribbean islands, including indentured servants, political prisoners, soldiers, merchants, and voluntary settlers. We’ll discuss the lives they built, their influence on Caribbean communities, and the records available for tracing Irish ancestors in the region.
General Discussion
The meeting will be held the second Wednesday of each month and held at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N Dunton Ave, Arlington Heights, IL in the Shackley Room.
To be Determined
To be Determined
General Discussion
The meeting will be held the second Wednesday of each month and held at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N Dunton Ave, Arlington Heights, IL in the Shackley Room.