ILLINOIS STATE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
Cause Area
- Arts & Culture
- Board Development
- Community
- Education & Literacy
- Seniors
Location
PO BOX 10195SPRINGFIELD, IL 62791 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The Illinois State Genealogical Society's mission is: -To stimulate an interest in the people who contributed to the establishment and development of the State of Illinois. -To seek, preserve and make available data pertaining to individuals, families and groups who lived in Illinois, and to events which took place therein. -To inform people about the value of, and the need for, preserving family and local history for posterity. To encourage and support local and regional genealogical societies.
Description
The Illinois State Genealogical Society (ISGS) was formed in 1968 through the cooperative effort and forward thinking of Illinois genealogical society representatives, who envisioned a statewide genealogical organization. ISGS is a not-for-profit, nonsectarian, educational organization, with members from Illinois and worldwide. ISGS supports local Associate Member societies throughout the state, and has a unique partnership with the Illinois State Archives. ISGS promotes genealogical education and our motto is, "Honoring Illinois Ancestors."