New on the Illinois Virtual Law Library Book Shelf – 24 November 2014

Posted on November 24, 2014 by debbiemieszala

Three Illinois statute books have been added to my Illinois virtual law library.  The three-volume set is important to those researching Illinois laws from the mid-1800s.  Continue reading →

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Legally Omitted

Posted on November 22, 2014 by debbiemieszala

Illinois adoptees often ask about an item found on some original birth certificates, usually where the birth father’s name should appear. Legally Omitted is sometimes written in place of a name. Continue reading →

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V Bar Lazy 5

Posted on November 17, 2014 by debbiemieszala

It came to me in the best way, as a heartfelt gesture. Some gifts stick with the recipient. I have kept it for years. After all, it has a family connection. I thought about that gift received over two decades ago, and finally did something about it. Continue reading →

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The Forgotten War: Korea, 1950—1953

Posted on November 11, 2014 by debbiemieszala

I feel humbled and honored to work as a genealogist on MIA cases from past wars, including Korea. Working on those cases made me want to learn more about the war. If everything you remember about the Korean War came from the TV show M*A*S*H, it might be time for a refresher. Continue reading →

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About Indexes to Illinois Statutory Law

Posted on November 9, 2014 by debbiemieszala

What’s as cool and handy as having links to digitized books containing every Illinois statutory law published between territorial times and 1921, senate and house transcripts from 1971 to 1996, and statutes from 1997 to the present?

An index to all statutory laws passed in Illinois from 1812 to 1968. Continue reading →

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Illinois Statutory Law Links

Posted on November 2, 2014 by debbiemieszala

I’ve collected digitized Illinois statute books for my personal reference library for several years. They are helpful in my work as a genealogist. When I need to check old laws, there is no need to leave my computer. And they work wonders for my inner nerd. Reading historic laws, especially private acts, is similar to browsing old newspapers. Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Advancing Genealogist!

Posted on October 6, 2014 by debbiemieszala

Welcome to the Advancing Genealogist! Really, I mean that. I want this to be a friendly place to stop, pick up a bit of news or learn of a great resource, and for all of us to grow as genealogists. Continue reading →

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