Research Aids
From SCCGS
We hope you are not surprised, but many St. Clair County resources are not on the Internet.
- Let’s Collaborate! Surnames our members are researching. Want to connect with us?
- Queries – Questions about your ancestor are published in the Society Quarterly. Free to members, non-members pay a fee. Read about queries here.
- Open some doors with St. Clair County Research and Resources: A Genealogist’s Guide, a book available at a reduced price for SCCGS members. Updates and new databases are posted to the member website.
- Our monthly programs feature genealogy topics of interest. Visitors always welcome.
- Tips for researching your ancestor: pitfalls, advice, research plan example.
Local resources
Education
Whether you attend in person or view select lectures online, a conference is well worth the experience and money spent. We have no reservations saying you will come away energized, focused, and knowledgeable.
National and regional genealogy society conferences
Illinois State GS RootsTech National GS St. Louis GS
Online classes
Illinois State GS National GS Learning Center and Census tutorial BCG’s 10-Minute Methodology
Videos and webinars
FamilySearch Illinois State GS National Archives Genealogy Resources
Professional services
Learning tools, tips, and in-depth research by others are available at these sites (not an endoresment).
Hiring a professional tips by APG BCG ICAPGen
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