> > The Jacksonville Area Genealogical and Historical Society is dedicated to > the collection and preservation of genealogical and historical material. As > you all know there is much much more to genealogy than births, marriages and > deaths. We are constantly working on collections of family histories, local > happenings and have helped many researchers over the years. Our library is > growing daily. We are also always looking for volunteers to help with > library duties which range from cutting out newspaper clippings and dusting > to research etc. So if you have a special skill or no skills there is a > place for everyone!! > > Things on our calendar: > > The VALUE CARDS are available now. 24 area businesses, most from > Jacksonville, one Winchester, one Murrayville and one Beardstown business > are offering a discount or value on our cards this year. Donation to the > society libarary is $5 and the card can be used repeatedly from now until > Oct 15, 2004. Your support is invaluable to our maintaining the best > genealogy library we possibly can. > > On Nov 6, we will be at the American Legion Hall in Jacksonville with some > crafts and the value cards. Stop by and get your cards, renew your > membership or join if you are not a member. > > Also on the evening of Thursday, NOV 4, Lonzerotti's restaurant is > generously offering to donate a percentage of their profits to our society > library. Please call 243-7151 to make your reservations today! > > On Friday, Nov 12, Mr. David Moore will have a book signing at the society > library from 1pm to 6 pm. His book ''Forgotten Valor'' is about two local > brothers who were in WWI. > > Also, Mr. Moore, who is a former resident and graduate of Illinois College, > will be the guest speaker at the Christmas dinner to be held on Dec 9 at > Hamiltons. Please call the society library before Dec 1 to make your > reservations. The public is invited. > > The JAGHS Library is located at 416 South Main St. Jacksonville, IL. the > phone # is 217-245-5911. Hours are Monday thru Friday 10am to 4 pm. > > Looking forward to seeing you are some of the uncoming events. > JAGHS Volunteer > J. Nichols >