Madison
County Genealogical Society
Minutes of the Meeting - February 12, 2009
The February 12, 2009, meeting of the
Madison County Genealogical Society was held at the Edwardsville Public Library
in Edwardsville, Illinois.
President, Robert Ridenour, called the
meeting to order.
Recording secretary Barbara Hitch
reported that she was accepting 2009 dues at this meeting. Dues for 2009 are
due on 1 January and delinquent on 31 January.
Librarian Elsie Wasser reported that we had received several new items for the
library:
Clinton
County, Illinois, History and Family Genealogies by Patricia Buch.
Indiana
Civil War Veterans Transcription of the Death Rolls of G.A.R. - Dept. of
Indiana, 1882-1948 by Dennis Northcott (this volume also contains Illinois
Soldiers). Note: We have the other 2 volumes by Dennis Northcott on the shelf
of G.A.R. records.
Additions to genealogy of Betty Greenwood families (Kapp
family).
St. Louis Family History Research Guide by Ann Carter Fleming.
St. Kevin's School of East Alton, Illinois, Yearbook 1982-83.
Donated by Jessie Burch of O'Fallon, Missouri
Mary Westerhold from the Madison County
Historical Museum and Archival Library gave a presentation on the origin of the
museum and library and the resources available for research there. The museum
and library has been in existence since the 1920's. It was an outgrowth of the
Old Settlers' Association started in the 1880's. It is a collaborative effort
between the Madison County Historical Society, Inc., and Madison County
government. The library moved into its own building in 2002.The museum and
library are open to the public free of charge. The library is a reference
library and materials cannot be checked out, but copies are available for a
small fee. The collection focuses on Madison County but includes some
information on surrounding counties, U.S. in general, and world events. The
collection continues to grow through donations and purchases.
Visitors and researchers are always welcome and the people there will be happy
to assist you. The Madison County Historical Museum and Archival Library is
located at 715 North Main Street Edwardsville, Illinois 62025. The phone
numbers are: Museum (618) 656-7562 / Library (618) 656-7569. The hours are
Wednesday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.. and
Sunday 1 - 4 p.m.
This presentation was very enlightening and well received.