August 18, 2025
"Introduction to the Family History Guide"
In-Person & ZOOM
Presented by: Bob Taylor
ABOUT SPEAKER
Bob Taylor has been actively doing family history for over 25 years. He has combined his passion for genealogy with his background in instructional design to produce an industry-leading learning resource for family history - The Family History Guide website.
Bob earned his BA degree from Brigham Young University and MA degree from California State University, Los Angeles, both in Music Education. A career change led him to instructional design and technical writing, where he has worked for large technology corporations such as Intel and Western Digital. At Intel University, he redesigned key training courses for employees and managers worldwide, as well as teaching management courses in the western U.S. He has authored many online and written learning systems, helping others accelerate learning in technology, music, and family history.
Bob has been a featured presenter six times at the RootsTech Conference in Salt Lake City, as well as the WikiTree International Symposium for 2022. Bob has presented at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Riverton FamilySearch Library, and the BYU Family History Conference. He has also presented to genealogical societies in over 20 U.S. states and in Canada. He is the primary developer for The Family History Guide website - https://www.thefhguide.com
ABOUT OUR TOPIC
This session offers a guided tour of The Family History Guide website, an industry-leading resource for learning family history, finding resources, and enjoying activities. It's your personal online family history companion.
Information for Regular Monthly Meetings via
ZOOM MEETING
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Make sure that you've installed the Zoom software before the event and you'll use that link to join the meeting when it begins. It is free install. Click the link below for more information
ZOOM How To And Participant Guide
ZOOM REGISTRATION
You Must Register to attend this free zoom presentation. Send in an email your first and last name and inform whether you are a member or not, and your email address. Send that email registration to ziongenealogy@gmail.com
by the Sunday evening prior to the zoom meeting. You will receive an email back giving you the details to link in to the meeting on Monday.
LOCATION
ZOOM Meeting
And In-person at the
Zion-Benton Public Library
2400 Gabriel
Zion, IL 60099
SPEAKER
7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
BREAK/QUESTIONS
8:00 P.M. to 8:15 P.M.
BUSINESS MEETING
8:15 P.M. to 8:45 P.M.
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The ZION GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY research materials are housed at the Zion-Benton Public Library for the public's use. On Tuesday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. a volunteer from the Society is available to assist you with your genealogy by appointment only. Call the Library to make an appointment. Also, on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., our society volunteer is available at to the Zion-Benton Library to assist you. We are delighted to be of assistance to you again.
Our quarterly newsletter The Illuminator is published in February, May, August and November.
Articles may be submitted online to the Editor or mailed to the Society at: 2400 Gabriel Avenue, Zion, IL 60099.
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Free Beginner's Genealogy Workshop
2025
AM
Zion-Benton Public Library
Meeting Room B
2400 Gabriel Avenue
Zion, IL 60099
Sign up with the library (3 options)
- In person at the library
- Call 847-872-4680 (ask for Adult Services Desk)
- Website: https://zblibrary.info Click on "Events"
You will get guidance and tips on:
- Recording information
- Interviewing family members
- Finding family documents
- Searching a round the world
Looking for research help?
Volunteers are available by appointment.
Call the library at 847-872-4680
Want to join the Zion Genealogical Society?
- Guest speakers on varied topics
- Connect with fellow researchers
- Access to volunteers
 NEXT MONTH:
September 15, 2025
"Little Egypt: Southern Illinois Research"
Presented by: Maureen Brady
ZOOM - HOW DOES IT WORK?
Make sure that you've installed the Zoom software before the event and you'll use that link to join the meeting when it begins. Click the link below for more information
ZOOM How To & Participant Guide
Map to Zion-Benton Library
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