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Virtual Investigating Your Infamous Ancestors
2023-05-13 13:00:00 2023-05-13 15:00:00 America/Chicago Virtual Investigating Your Infamous Ancestors Join local historian, Ray Johnson, as he provides tips and techniques to locate historical information on your infamous ancestors. Northbrook Public Library -

Saturday, May 13
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-05-13 13:00:00 2023-05-13 15:00:00 America/Chicago Virtual Investigating Your Infamous Ancestors Join local historian, Ray Johnson, as he provides tips and techniques to locate historical information on your infamous ancestors. Northbrook Public Library -

Join local historian, Ray Johnson, as he provides tips and techniques to locate historical information on your infamous ancestors.

This program is presented in partnership with the North Suburban Genealogical Society.

This event will be held live online using Zoom. Once you have registered, please check your email the morning of the program for a link.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Adult Learning |

TAGS: | #EP |

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