| When: | Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10 am to 12 noon |
| Where: | Virtual Meeting via Zoom (open to public) |
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America at 250! Researching Your Revolutionary Ancestors |
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2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. In the conflict that followed, about 200 thousand Americans served in the Patriot cause in some capacity. This presentation will provide a deep dive into discovering and researching your revolutionary ancestors. It will cover top resources, strategies, websites, libraries, archives, and organizations for learning more about your ancestors at our nation’s founding. Resources and documents available at the National Archives, DAR, SAR, as well as state and local organizations will be included. The presentation also reveals many colonists did not support independence and supported the British cause. It is an exciting time to jump in and learn as much as you can about your revolutionary ancestors!
Registration for this program opens on Saturday, April 25, 2026 for both members and non-members.
Members, use the link in the email you will receive on Monday, April 27, to register, or log into the website, go to Members Only and select Meeting Registration. Member registration fee is $5.00.
Non-members, use this link beginning on Saturday, April 25, either to register as a non-member for $10.00, or to join BCGS and register as a member for a total fee of $30.00.
This presentation will be recorded. Only members who have registered for this program as members will be able to view it for 30 days following the program date, by logging in to the website and selecting "Meeting registration" from the Members-Only menu.
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| Speaker: |
Scott Norrick |
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Scott Norrick’s passion is connecting people to their past. While providing a list of names, dates and places for ancestors is a start, Scott enjoys helping others discover the stories of triumphs and tribulations that defined our ancestors’ lives. He does this by assisting clients with breaking down their genealogical brick walls and by helping them document the rich stories of their family history. His areas of expertise include research in the American Midwest along with the immigration to the Midwest from Britain, Ireland, and Germanic countries. He also does significant research into Revolutionary War and Civil War records. He has an undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois and a graduate degree from Northwestern University. With over 30 years of family history research experience, he is familiar with all the latest and time-tested genealogical tools. Through his company Ancestral Past, he welcomes the opportunity to assist others on their genealogy journey. He has presented to dozens of genealogical societies, history centers, and libraries. He is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists.
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