1) You'll be helping the Society
to preserve the history and heritage of our Peoria County
ancestors.
2) You'll receive a 10 % discount on
non-sale Society publications.
3) You'll enjoy a subscription to
"Prairie Roots", a publication jammed packed with stories,
transcribed original records, queries, and much more.
Each issue has a surname index for easy searching for your
ancestors. Check our cumulative
index for an idea of the
valuable articles and information in this publication.
4) You'll receive a subscription
to the PCGS News, at least nine issues annually, containing
articles, news on upcoming events, and member queries.
5) You can connect with others
who share your research interests - place a free surname
query in both the PCGS News and Prairie Roots!
6) You can attend informative
meetings, where you'll learn new genealogy skills, hear of
topics of historical interest, and meet new friends! Meetings are held at the Peoria Public Library, North Branch, 3001 W. Grand Parkway, Peoria, IL.
7) You'll have the chance to get involved with something
that has lasting genealogical value, not only for the
present, but for future generations. Make a
difference!
8) And most of all, supporting
the Peoria County Genealogical Society ultimately helps you,
the researcher, by making new publications and information
available, oftentimes information that is not easily
obtained elsewhere.