This is a writing-focused lecture that use s a case study to discuss historical context and the FAN club\, and how yo u can use them to expand your family history and make a story worth readin g. \;
\n
Candace Marx studied Fine Arts with a focus in ill
ustration at Northern Illinois University and has created numerous portrai
ts for family and friends. She holds a certificate from Boston University'
s online Genealogical Research Program\, has completed the ProGen Study Gr
oups program\, and the Genetic Genealogy program at Excelsior College. In
2019\, she was honored with the American Society of Genealogists' Scholar
Award.
Candace has volunteered at the St. Charles History Museum\, transcribing Civil War-era journals of St. Charles and Fox Valley residen ts. As a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists&rsquo\; Ch icago Chapter and an active board member of the Illinois State Genealogica l Society (ISGS)\, Candace has also published several articles in the ISGS Quarterly. Candace specializes in Chicagoland records\, particularly thos e in Kane County\, as well as Cook\, DuPage\, and Kendall Counties. Her re search expertise extends to Luxembourg ancestry in Northern Illinois and W isconsin. She is skilled in transcribing old handwriting and enjoys helpin g clients identify family members in historical photographs.
\n\ n