Jeffrey A. Bockman - Genealogy Classes & Lectures

Photographs of unique tombstones and monuments showing what you can find along with samples of various cemetery records, funeral home records, and obituaries along with tips on finding cemeteries.

18 October 2007 - Lake Villa District Library: Lake Villa, IL
20 June 2007 - Fountaindale Public Library District: Bolingbrook, IL
9 September 2006 - Polish Genealogical Society of America - Annual Conference: Schaumburg, IL
22 April 2006 - Wisconsin State Genealogical Society - Gene-A-Rama: Stevens Point, WI
8 November 2005 - Schaumburg Township District Library: Schaumburg, IL
31 Mar. 2001 - ISGS's Spring Workshop: Springfield, IL

Are Your Ancestors Hiding in the 20th Century Censuses?

What is in the 1900 - 1930 records! How to find them! Using other records to find people who are "not in the census." Why doesn't it all agree?

20 September 2008 - Clinton County Genealogical Society - Workshop: Frankfort, IN
13 January 2008 - McHenry Co. (IL) Genealogical Society - Meeting: Cary, IL
22 April 2006 - Wisconsin State Genealogical Society - Gene-A-Rama: Stevens Point, WI
11 Feb 2003 - Schaumburg Township District Library: Schaumburg, IL
10 Oct 2002 - Will/Grundy Co. Genealogical Society General Meeting: Coal City, IL
2 March 2002 - The 27th Annual DCGS Conference: Lisle, IL

Making Sense of the Census

Find out:

Who gave the information?
Why doesn't it all agree?
How to use the Census to find other records.
How to use other records to find your ancestors who are "Not in the Census."

3 May 2008 - The Darke County Genealogical Society Inc. - Conference: Greenville, OH
15 October 2007 - Algonquin Area Public Library: Algonquin, IL
2 April 2007 - Warrenville Public Library: Warrenville, IL
24 February 2007 - DuPage County Genealogy Society - Annual Conference: St. Charles, IL
18 March 2006 - South Bend Area Genealogical Society - Genealogy Fair: Mishawaka, IN
12 September 2005 - Lee County Genealogical Society: Dixon, IL
7 June 2005 - Elgin Genealogical Society - 9:00 AM: Elgin, IL
3 March 2005 - Tinley Moraine Genealogists: Tinley Park, IL
7 February 2005 - Franklin Park Public Library: Franklin Park, IL
24 Jan. 2005 - Town & Country Library: Elburn, IL
3 Sept. 2003 - FGS/FSGS Conference 2003: Orlando, FL
11 Nov. 2001 - The Genealogical Forum of Elmhurst - Meeting: Elmhurst, IL
12 Sept. 2001 -FGS (Federation of Genealogical Societies) Conference: Davenport, IA
31 Mar. 2001 - ISGS's Spring Workshop: Springfield, IL
13 Nov. 1999 - DAR Chicago Chapter: Chicago, IL
23 Oct. 1999 - ISGS (Ill. State Gen. Soc.) Fall Conference: Mt. Vernon, IL
16 Sept. 1999 - Elgin Genealogical Society Meeting: Elgin, IL
3 Oct. 1998 - Winnebago & Boone Counties Genealogical Society: Rockford, IL
25 Sept. 1997 - Bureau County Genealogical Society: Princeton, IL
11 Sept. 1997 - Fox Valley Genealogical Society: Naperville, IL
24 Feb. 1996 - DuPage County Genealogical Society Conference: Wheaton, IL

Using Maps in Genealogical Research

An overview of both physical and online maps including: Historical Atlases: State and County, Plat (Land ownership), inside details on Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, along with Panoramic, Migration, Topographical, and others. Looks at using maps with other records and using them to help find other records. (completely revised for 2006)

11 October 2008 - The Scotish Genealogy Group of the Illinois Saint Andrew Society - Meeting: North Riverside, IL
6 May 2008 - Elgin Genealogical Society - 9:00 AM - Meeting: Elgin, IL
19 April 2008 - Ohio Genealogical Society - Conference: Sharonville, OH
23 February 2008 - DuPage County Genealogical Society - Conference: Saint Charles, IL
3 November 2007 - Arlington Heights Memorial Library - Conference: Arlington Heights, IL
29 September 2007 - Van Buren Regional Genealogical Society - Conference: Lawrence, MI
2 August 2007 - BYU Family History & Genealogy Conference: Provo, UT
14 July 2007 - North Suburban Genealogical Society - Meeting: Glenview, IL
24 May 2007 - Bureau County Genealogical Society - Meeting: Princeton, IL
12 April 2007 - McHenry Co. (IL) Genealogical Society - Meeting: McHenry, IL
22 March 2007 - Kane County Genealogy Society - Meeting: Geneva, IL
11 March 2007 - Genealogical Forum of Elmhurst - Meeting: Elmhurst, IL
5 March 2007 - La Grange Park Public Library: La Grange Park, IL
13 February 2007 - Genealogy Club of Sun City - Meeting: Huntley, IL
20 November 2006 - Zion Genealogy Society - Meeting: Zion, IL
28 October 2006 - Wichita Genealogical Society - Conference: Wichita, KS
16 Mar. 1996 - Elmhurst Historical Society: Elmhurst, IL

Extra! Extra! Read All About Your Ancestors!

Extra! Extra! Read All About Your Ancestors! See the wealth of information in newspapers that can help in your research. Learn how to locate some of those little gems with published extracts, online and printed indexes, or online searches.

10 May 2008 - DuPage County History Museum: Wheaton, IL
18 April 2008 - Ohio Genealogical Society - Conference: Sharonville, OH
11 March 2008 - Oswego Public Library District: Oswego, IL
3 November 2007 - Arlington Heights Memorial Library - Conference: Arlington Heights, IL
9 September 2006 - Polish Genealogical Society of America - Annual Conference: Schaumburg, IL
10 May 2006 - DuPage County Genealogical Society: Winfield, IL
13 April 2006 - Fox Valley Genealogical Society: Naperville, IL
6 April 2006 - Niles Public Library District: Niles, IL
18 March 2006 - South Bend Area Genealogical Society - Genealogy Fair: Mishawaka, IN
18 October 2005 - Rock County Genealogical Society: Janesville, WI
15 October 2005 - Illinois State Genealogical Society - Conference: Itasca, IL
14 July 2005 - Will Grundy Genealogical Society: Coal City, IL

Real Research on the Web

Real Research - Reviews the basic steps of genealogical research while showing useful internet sites that contain images of "real records", indexes, or information about where to obtain the records needed to do real research. See the results from contacting new cousins and researchers. Learn how the speaker was able to contact and eventually meet cousins in Slovenia that were still living in the village and house where his grandmother was born.

Real Research - Lecture & Links

Jeff's Genealogy Links

3 May 2008 - The Darke County Genealogical Society Inc. - Conference: Greenville, OH
3 August 2007 - BYU Family History & Genealogy Conference: Provo, UT
10 March 2007 - Mt. Prospect Public Library: Mt. Prospect, IL
3 Februrary 2007 - Winnebago & Boone Counties Genealogical Society: Rockford, IL
18 January 2007 - Lake Villa District Library: Lake Villa, IL
21 October 2006 - Niles Michigan Local History/Genealogy Program: Niles District Library; Niles, MI
12 October 2006 - Cook Memorial Public Library: Libertyville, IL
16 September 2006 - LaSalle County Genealogy Guild: Ottawa, IL
9 September 2006 - Polish Genealogical Society of America - Annual Conference: Schaumburg, IL
10 June 2006 - National Genealogy Society Conference: Rosemont, IL
8 April 2006 - the Scotish Genealogical Society: North Riverside, IL
4 April 2006 - Niles Public Library District: Niles, IL
18 February 2006 - CAGG-NI Computer Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois: Schaumburg, IL
6 October 2005 - Lisle Library District: Lisle, IL
17 February 2005 - Elgin Genealogical Society: Elgin, IL
19 February 2004 - Vernon Area Public Library: Lincolnshire, IL
18 Nov. 2002 - Zion Genealogical Society General Meeting: Zion, IL
11 April 2002 - Midwest Adoption Center: Lisle, IL
2 March 2002 - The 27th Annual DCGS Conference: Lisle, IL
31 Mar. 2001 - ISGS's Spring Workshop: Springfield, IL
19 Feb. 2001 - Zion Genealogical Society General Meeting: Zion, IL
6-8 Oct. 2000 - Polish Genealogical Society of America - Conference: Rosemont, IL - Several Genealogical Research on the Web lectures
12 Aug. 2000 - North Suburban Genealogical Society - Meeting: Wilmette, IL - Genealogical Research on the Web
18 May 2000 - Northwest Suburban Council of Genealogists: Schaumburg, IL - Genealogical Research on the Web
29 April 2000 - Tinley Moraine Genealogists - Workshop: Tinley Park, IL
26 Feb. 2000 - DCGS' 25th Annual Conference: Lisle, IL
15 Feb. 2000 - 7:30 - Park Ridge Public Library: Park Ridge, IL - Genealogical Research on the Web
25 March 1999 - Kane County Genealogy Society: Geneva, IL
23 Oct. 1998 - Illinois State Genealogy Society Conference: LaGrange, IL
10 Oct. 1998 - Scotish Genealogical Society: North Riverside, IL
19 April 1998 - Northern Illinois PAF Users Group: Schaumburg, IL
26 March 1998 - Kane County Genealogy Society: Geneva, IL - Concentrating on the GenWeb project.
28 Feb. 1998 - DuPage County Genealogical Society Conference - Libraries & Archives on the Web: Wheaton, IL
3 Feb. 1998 - Newberry Library Friends of Genealogy: Chicago, IL
4 Oct. 1997 - Elgin Genealogical Society: Elgin, IL - Why in the World Wide Web? Internet for Genealogists
20 Sept. 1997 - McHenry County Genealogical Society: Crystal Lake, IL - Why in the World Wide Web? Internet for Genealogists
1 Mar. 1997 - DuPage County Genealogical Society Conference: Wheaton, IL

I Cannot Tell a Lie, I Chopped Down My Royal Family Tree

Whether or not you are related to Royalty, their actions influenced your ancestors and they are interesting from both a genealogical and historical perspective. Useful lessons learned in the process, Links to various Royal sources. Discusses using History and Timelines along with evaluation of sources and personal ethics. An interest in Medieval England helpful.

21 February 2008 - Lake Villa District Library: Lake Villa, IL
24 January 2008 - Kane County Genealogy Society - Meeting: Geneva, IL
28 October 2006 - Wichita Genealogical Society - Conference: Wichita Public Library; Wichita, KS
20 May 2006 - BIGWILL - British Interest Group of WI & IL: Richmond, IL

"A Gift That Money Can't Buy - by Jeffrey A. Bockman"

Give your Family "A Gift That Money Can't Buy," Your Family's History!

This program encourages everyone, especially senior citizens to preserve their family's history. It gives examples including how some people dealt with situations that they didn't care to discuss. It covers: Documenting the basic facts; Identifying those important documents that your future descendants will appreciate; Showing the importance of family photographs and telling how to properly identify everyone; and then Preserving it all for future generations to enjoy. The final step is to record and preserve the stories that make your family "Your Family!" It uses examples to show the importance of certain events to a family and how the description of a single event can give great insight into a particular person.

"Don't wait for the young wipper-snappers to come and ask for the information"

See the "A Gift" webpage for more details

7 October 2008 - Roselle Public Library: Roselle, IL
12 May 2008 - The Chicago Tax Club: Rolling Meadows, IL
8 March 2008 - DuPage County History Museum @ 1:30 PM - $5.00 to support the Museum!: Wheaton, IL
30 August 2007 - Mather Lifeways - Central Cafe: Chicago, IL
14 April 2007 - West Chicago City Museum: West Chicago, IL
12 April 2007 - Villa Park Noon Lions Club: Villa Park, IL
15 January 2007 - DAR - Perrin Wheaton Chapter: Wheaton, IL
9 November 2006 - Wheaton Newcomers Club: Wheaton, IL
29 April 2006 - Elk Grove Historical Society 30th Anniversary Luncheon: Elk Grove Village, IL
21 April 2006 - Wisconsin State Genealogical Society - Gene-A-Rama - Dinner: Stevens Point, WI
5 April 2006 - College of DuPage - Older Adult Institute: Glen Ellyn, IL
4 February 2006 - Gary/Winfield United Methodist Church - men's club: Winfield United Methodist Church, Winfield, IL
9 September 2005 - St. Pauls House and Health Care Center: Chicago, IL
7 Nov. 1998 - Mariners - United Methodist Church Organization: Lombard, IL
2 Apr. 1998 - Villa Park Lions Club: Villa Park, IL
9 Jan. 1998 - Good Shepard Lutheran Church Group: Naperville, IL
12 June 1997 - Lexington Commons Retirement Center: Lombard, IL
17 Oct. 1996 - Glen Ellyn Historical Society: Glen Ellyn, IL
9 Oct. 1995 - Fairview Retirement Center: Lombard, IL
June 1995 - Glenside Public Library: Glendale Heights, IL

Turn Your Societies' Dreams Into Reality

A combination lecture and workshop to demonstrate and explain the search conference process. Learn how to: Identify their "customers" and their needs. Develop or review their Mission or Purpose, Review their past and current projects, Identify strenghts, weeaknesses, and opportunites, Act out their vision of the desired future and make plans to get there.

3 Sept. 2003 - FGS/FSGS Conference 2003: Orlando, FL
12 Sept. 2001 - FGS (Federation of Genealogical Societies) Conference: Davenport, IA
19 Aug. 1998 - FGS (Federation of Genealogical Societies) Conference: Cincinati, OH

Building A Genealogical Home Page - No longer offered

Covers the Analysis and Design of your personal Home Page.
- What do you want it to accomplish?
- How do you want it to look?.
Will briefly discuss ways to create pages and places to host them.

Web Page Development Tools

26 Feb. 2000 - DCGS' 25th Annual Conference: Lisle, IL

Genealogy Lectures, Classes, and Workshops

DuPage County Genealogy Society Taught the Spring & Fall Classes since 1995.

Courthouse, Cemetery, Newspaper, Library and Internet Research classes.

Geting Started

Introduction to basic genealogy forms and review a variety of home sources that can be used to begin recording a family history.

Forms: Review Ancestor Charts, Family Group Sheets, and Individual Data Sheets
Home Sources & Correspondance: Review a variety of home sources including vital record certificates.

18 August 2008 - Bloomindale Public Library: Bloomindale, IL
13 April 2008 - Wood Dale Library: Wood Dale, IL
27 September 2005 - Carol Stream Public Library: Carol Stream, IL
20 March 2005 - Hillside Public Library: Hillside, IL
6 February 2005 - Roselle Public Library: Roselle, IL
11 January 2005 - Franklin Park Public Library: Franklin Park, IL
3 June 2003 - Vernon Area Public Library: Lincolnshire, IL

Courthouse Research - Where Do I Begin?

Basic - Vital Records

Birth, Marriage & Death Certificates, Indexes, and Jurisdictions

Basic - Probate Records

What you might find in wills and probate files.

5 October 2008 - Genealogical Forum of Elmhurst - Meeting: Elmhurst, IL
28 August 2008 - Indian Prairie Public Library: Darien, IL
12 April 2008 - DuPage County History Museum @ 1:30 PM - $5.00 to support the Museum!: Wheaton, IL
12 November 2007 - Lee County Genealogical Society: Dixon, IL
3 August 2007 - BYU Family History & Genealogy Conference: Provo, UT
18 May 2006 - Northwest Suburban Council of Genealogists: Arlington Heights, IL
29 January 2006 - Roselle Public Library: Roselle, IL
4 June 2005 - Chicago Genealogical Society: Newberry Library, Chicago, IL
25 January 2005 - Franklin Park Public Library: Franklin Park, IL
26 October 2004 - Elk Grove Village Public Library: Elk Grove Village, IL
15 January 2004 - Vernon Area Public Library: Lincolnshire, IL
22 Feb 2003 - DuPage County Genealogical Society Annual Conference: St. Charles, IL

Basic - Cemetery Records

A look at Gravemarkers, Monuments and Cemetery Office Records
Things are not always what they appear to be.

25 January 2005 - Franklin Park Public Library: Franklin Park, IL
29 January 2006 - Roselle Public Library: Roselle, IL
26 October 2004 - Elk Grove Village Public Library: Elk Grove Village, IL

Basic - US Federal Census Records

What is in the Census, How to Find and Use them

Basic - Organization of Records

An interesting look at why you need to be organized.
How to organize and store the various forms, charts, copies, etc.
A review of compter programs to store family relationships, correspondance
and other useful databases.

Basic - Land Records

Understanding Land descriptions. What else you might find in the records.

Genealogy Lectures, Classes, and Workshops

Vision Search Conference

A one or two day workshop to help a genealogy organization take a look at the past, present and future of genealogy, their organization and society in general. The group will identify their "customers" and their needs, ideally some of the primary customers will be invited. The group will develop or review their Mission or Purpose and reflect on past and current projects and identify opportunites. The group will then act out their vision of the desired future and make plans to get there.

15 May 1999 - ISGS (Ill. State Gen. Soc.) Vision Conference: Reviewed Purpose, society Activities, Customers and their Needs
13 Sept. 1997 - DCGS held at Lexington Commons: Lombard, IL - focus on Education, Personal Events, Automation & Future
18 May 1996 - DCGS held at National Lewis Univ.: Wheaton, IL - focus on Customers, Remote members, Library and Hist. Societ partnerships

Who Really Are Your Customers and What Do They Need or Want?

A workshop using brainstorming to list the society's customers and partners, multi-vote to pick the most important ones, and then uses small groups to analyze and define their needs. Can also review the Society's stated Purpose and their various activities to see if they are in support of the purpose.

27 October 2006 - Wichita Genealogical Society - Board Meeting: Wichita, KS

Travelogues

Austria, Slovenia, & Ludwig's Castles

Powerpoint Presentation - This tour starts in the lake country near Salzburg, heads south to the Worther See, down to the Slovenian coast at Portoroz and Piran, up to Ljubljana, southeast to the Bela Krajina area near Stari Trg ob Kolpi and Novo Mesto, northwest to Skofja Loka, Lakes Bled and Bohinj. Quick visit to Kitzbuhl and Innsbruck before visiting Ludwig's castles in Bavaria.

Paris & a Quick Tour de France

Powerpoint Presentation - This tour starts in Paris and then tours the country by heading south-east to Lake Annecy and the Cote d'Azur, then traveling west through Provence and the Tarn River Valley. We then head down to Carcassonne and come back north through Lot and the Dordogne before ending up in the Loire river valley and Chartres.

16 May 2008 - Friends of the Downers Grove Library - Travel Pictures: Downers Grove, IL

About Jeffrey A. Bockman - Genealogy Lectures

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Modified 5 November 2008