National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) – Chicago

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) – Chicago

by Jane G. Haldeman

The National Archives in Chicago hold Federal records from agencies in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin dating from the 1800’s including Territorial Papers, Farming and Agriculture, Naturalization, Military, Taxes, Postal Service, Court Cases, and many more records. These records can be invaluable when researching your family history. Learn what is available and how to access these rich resources.

Jane G. Haldeman is a Chicago-area based professional genealogist and owner of It’s Relative, https://www.itsrelative.net/, with more than 30 years of research experience. She lectures on a wide range of topics, including DNA, both locally and nationally. She is a former president of the Illinois State Genealogical Society and is the author of A Genealogist’s Guide to Springfield, Illinois.

Presentation Style: Hybrid. If you live in the Northern Illinois area, we will be at Mount Prospect Library, and encourage you to join us for the best experience.