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Civil War Letters

by julee89|Published July 17, 2025

I stumbled upon this website today and thought with our upcoming program on July 22 about the Civil War, this site would be of interest to members.  Billy Yank & Johnny Reb Letters

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Published January 7, 2025

Past RICIGS Member Jean Wistedt Passes Away

Jean Wistedt, of Illinois City, IL, was a past member of RICIGS. Her knowledge of township cemeteries was extensive. She passed away […]

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Published February 18, 2024

Library of Virginia Workshops Starting Soon

Do you have ancestors that were from Virginia? The Library of Virginia is set to offer a collection of workshops focused on […]

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Published June 24, 2022

RICIGS Member Clint Ziemer Passes Away

Clint Ziemer, of Sherrard, IL, was a current member of RICIGS. He passed away Tuesday, June 21st, at UnityPoint Health Trinity, Rock […]

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Published October 24, 2019

French genealogical records now on English language site

The world’s largest online resource for accessing French official records, Filae.com has established an English language site, en.filae.com/. Starting as early as […]

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