Tamarack Genealogy

Tamarack Genealogy Tina Beaird lectures extensively on genealogy topics including Scottish resources & military records. Why name my company Tamarack Genealogy?

Tamarack's Story:

Tamarack is a Scottish settlement established in 1845 by Stephen and Sybilla Findlay and sons. It is located between Plainfield, Illinois to the south and Aurora, Illinois to the north. The settlement grew to become home to dozens of Scottish families emigrating predominately from Ayrshire and Renfrewshire Scotland. Wheatland Presbyterian Church, founded in 1856, quickly became

the religious and social center of the community. Over 170 years since these intrepid Scots put plow to prairie, descendants of these hardy pioneers still worship together and carry on the legacy of their ancestors. I have been researching and writing about Tamarack for over 8 years. I have traveled extensively in the United States and the United Kingdom locating family records, interviewing descendants, and documenting the history of the settlement. Through connecting with Tamarack's descendants, I have uncovered a rich and vibrant history. It didn't take long to find a space in my heart. It is a truly a remarkable place.

Today is National Dog Day!! While I'm heartbroken to share that we lost Dodger, the bestest genealogy dog, suddenly las...
08/26/2026

Today is National Dog Day!! While I'm heartbroken to share that we lost Dodger, the bestest genealogy dog, suddenly last month, I would love to see pics of your pets!

08/21/2026

I hope, whomever X-3 is, that he finds peace amongst family.

In June, the Department of Defense disinterred the remains of an unidentified WWII soldier who had been buried in Sitka, Alaska for decades. Now, they'll try to confirm who he is.

08/19/2026

What a heartwarming article. Glad they rediscovered each other!

Meena Geltink and Minal Tijssen were adopted from India by families in the Netherlands and grew up less than 100 miles apart.

What I did on my summer vacation.... The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum in WIlliamsburg does a superb job of p...
08/17/2026

What I did on my summer vacation.... The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum in WIlliamsburg does a superb job of putting art in context for all ages. They have a children's exhibit called "on the farm" where they work pieces from their collection into a child's interactive play space. Other collections include images of the items on display in their original locations. Such a wonderful free museum. šŸ„°

It's back to school time! Now that school is back in session, here is a list of my favorite places to find school record...
08/14/2026

It's back to school time! Now that school is back in session, here is a list of my favorite places to find school records & information.

I love the quiet little breaks I can build in to enjoy the seasons. Not much happening in August, I'll be taking my kid...
07/20/2026

I love the quiet little breaks I can build in to enjoy the seasons. Not much happening in August, I'll be taking my kid off to grad school in Virginia and then just basking in the heat of the "dog days of summer." So here is the short list of my upcoming programs through the end of August. As always, please contact the hosting organization to attend.

07/20/2026

Upcoming free webinars from our friends at American Ancestors. I'm excited to hear the Willa Cather talk. I've got a copy on order and I'm looking forward to reading it! Visit your local library to see if you can check it out, maybe even re-read Death Comes for the Archbishop, too! :)

Attend online and in-person events: hear lectures, attend classes, and discover family history, heritage, and culture with American Ancestors.

07/17/2026

Can't wait to attend Geneaquest tomorrow! Looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new genealogists. There are still a handful of spots available for walk-ins. Have some free time? I'd love to see you!

CAGGNI, the Computer Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois, holds a genealogy conference in even years. The event will be at NIU-Hoffman Estates.

Lots of programs this week! As always, please contact the hosting agency to register!
07/06/2026

Lots of programs this week! As always, please contact the hosting agency to register!

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