Genealogist Stewart Blandon Traiman will focus on clues in genealogical records to find ancestors that may have been lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer.
Clues to LGBTQ+ ancestors can be found in photographs, census, newspapers, obituaries, cemeteries, military records, marriage records, and LGBTQ+ archives from around the world. The presentation is both factual and emotional in portraying LGBTQ+ people in the past centuries. The second part of the presentation focuses on current genealogical software and the difficulty faced by LGBTQ+ and adoptive families. Stewart makes recommendations on how software needs to evolve for today's families.
This program will be presented using Zoom. Participants must register and provide a working email address to receive the login information. The program will not be recorded
The Main Library is located in downtown Mount Prospect, next to Village Hall. The building houses an extensive collection of materials, spaces for quiet and collaborative work, several program rooms, public computers, a dedicated teen space, and engaging play area for children.
For a comprehensive list of all services available at the Main Library, please visit the library website.
