Learn tips and tricks for tracing your ancestors through land records available at 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 your ancestor's property using non-governmental sources like newspapers, directories, maps and more.

Tina Beaird is a prominent genealogist and the owner of Tamarack Genealogy, with extensive experience in genealogy and local history.

Professional Background

Current Roles: Tina Beaird serves as the Genealogy and Local History Librarian at the Plainfield Public Library in Illinois. She is also the owner of Tamarack Genealogy, where she focuses on genealogical research and preservation of local history.

Education: She holds a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science with a specialization in Archives/Preservation from Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois.

Contributions to Genealogy

Experience: Tina has over 20 years of experience assisting researchers and has been actively involved in genealogical research for more than 30 years. She has received multiple grants for digitizing and preserving historic documents and photographs.

Leadership Roles: She is the First Vice President of the Illinois State Genealogical Society and serves on the board of the Oswegoland Heritage Association. Additionally, she is a member of the Genealogical Speakers Guild and the Association of Professional Genealogists.

09:00-09:45 AM - Members Helping Members Pre-meeting
09:45-09:50 AM - Break
09:50-10:00 AM - Society Announcement
10:00-11:15 AM - Presentation and Q&A