• Registration is now open for our June 18th Conference!

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MAUREEN TAYLOR - Additional Private Appointment Times Added

Maureen Taylor is also offering private 15-minute consults for registrants at our GeneaQuest Conference on Saturday, June 18 during the conference!  (conference registrants only)
The link to set up the appointment will be given with your registration confirmation.

SPECIAL OFFER for REGISTRANTS ONLY

Maureen Taylor is offering private 15-minute consults for registrants at our GeneaQuest Conference on Friday, June 17 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Schaumburg.  The price is $40 for up to three photos. The link to set up the appointment will be given with your registration confirmation.

Juliana Szucs

Juliana has been working for Ancestry.com for more than 17 years. She began her family 

history journey trolling through microfilms with her mother [Loretto Szucs] when she was 

11 years old.  She has written many articles for online and print genealogical publications

 and wrote the "Computers and Technology" chapter of The Source: A Guidebook of American Genealogy. Juliana holds a certificate from Boston University's Online Genealogical 

Research Program, and is currently on the clock working towards certification from 

the Board for Certification of Genealogists.

Maureen Brady

Maureen Brady will be offering several lectures with tips and tricks 

for using Family Search

(details to follow)

Maureen Brady, a former school librarian and computer educator, has over thirty years’ experience 

with family history research and is now a professional genealogist.  

She has traced her own Scottish roots back to the end of the 17th century and beyond, 

and has also pursued Chicago area, the trans-Allegheny U.S., Quebec, 

Irish and Swedish research.  

She is the co-director and trainer for the Crystal Lake (IL) Family History Center 

Maureen has made numerous presentations to Illinois and Wisconsin genealogical 

societies, libraries, conferences and workshops, including presenting at the 2002 

National Genealogical Society Conference in the States.  

Her topics include Chicago and Cook County research, Scottish research, Internet sources, 

and using FamilySearch® and Family History Centers.  

She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, and a life member of 

the Aberdeen and North East Scotland Family History Society, 

the Chicago Genealogical Society, the Ohio Genealogy Society and the 

McHenry County (Illinois) Genealogical Society.  She is also active in the 

British Interest Group of Wisconsin & Illinois (BIGWILL), 

the Illinois St. Andrew Society’s Scottish Genealogical Group, the 

National Genealogical Andrew Society’s Scottish Genealogical Group,

the National Genealogical Society, the Lake County (Illinois) Genealogical Society 

and the Clan Donnachaidh Society.

What is Genea Quest?

GeneaQuest is CAGGNI's brand name for its all-day conference.
The first conference was held in April 2014 and our second will be held June 18, 2016.
More information in the coming weeks on our speakers, GeneaUs bar, and registration details.

Diahan Southard

Diahan Southard holds a degree in Microbiology and has worked with the Sorenson Molecular 

Genealogy Foundation since the genetic genealogy industry has been an industry. She's the author of several quick guides on genetic genealogy, a regular contributor to Genealogy Gems, featured writer for Family Tree Magazine, regular contributor to Genealogy Today, as well as a lecturer at national conferences such as RootsTech.

1.   A Beginner’s Guide to Genetic Genealogy

It seems to be all the rage, this DNA testing for genealogy.  But what can it really tell you? Perhaps even more importantly, what CAN’T it tell you?  Come learn the basics behind DNA testing and genealogy, and walk away with confidence in this new area of research.

   2. Organizing Your GENETIC Genealogy

Perhaps you have tested the genetic genealogy waters and have now found that you are drowning in data and new genetic cousins.  With autosomal DNA it is especially tricky to stay afloat as most people have hundreds of matches. This lecture will cover a few methods you can start using today to help you organize your genetic genealogy research.

3.    DNA Testing and Your Ethnic Origins

Can I find out if I have Native American or African heritage by taking a DNA test?  Why does my test say I have an ancestral origin that is not present in my pedigree chart? Come get some answers!

4.    What now? Your Next Steps With Autosomal DNA Testing

So you have had your autosomal DNA tested- now what?! Come learn in 45 minutes what would take you hours to read about online, and leave armed with enough information to start making your DNA work for you.

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