Debra Dudek
Genealogist Author Librarian
About Debra Dudek
Genealogist Author Librarian
Debra M. Dudek is Head of Adult and Teen Services at the Fountaindale Public Library District in Bolingbrook, IL.
Ms. Dudek specializes in British genealogy, World War I research, and emerging technology topics. An alumna of Olivet College (Olivet, Michigan) and the University of Strathclyde (Glasgow, Scotland). Ms. Dudek holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, a Masters in Information and Library Studies, and a Post Graduate Certificate in Genealogical, Palaeographic & Heraldic Studies.
Finding Your
World War I Ancestors
Need help tracking down your World War I military ancestor? Watch this free webinar and get started with your research!
Books and Ebooks
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Upcoming Events
Sat, Jun 18Town & Country Public LibraryJun 18, 1:30 PM CDTTown & Country Public LibraryNot all your research online can be conducted with Ancestry.com. There are many free and budget friendly resources which can assist you in conducting genealogy research on the web. This program covers exciting and evolving websites from across the United States and parts of Europe.
Mon, Jul 11Wabash Valley Genealogy Society
Sat, Jul 16LaSalle County Genealogy Guild
Thu, Aug 11Peoria County Genealogical Society
Mon, Aug 15Zion Genealogical Society- Thu, Aug 18Appleton Public Library
- Tue, Sep 20Hinsdale Public LibrarySep 20, 7:00 PM CDTHinsdale Public Library, 20 E Maple St, Hinsdale, IL 60521, USANot all your research online can be conducted with Ancestry.com. There are many free and budget friendly resources which can assist you in conducting genealogy research on the web. This program covers exciting and evolving websites from across the United States and parts of Europe.
Thu, Sep 29Westmont Public Library- Wed, Oct 05Franklin Park Public Library District
- Thu, Oct 06Town & Country Public Library
Wed, Oct 12Pikes Peak Genealogical Society- Thu, Oct 20Elmhurst Public Library
- Sat, Nov 19BIGWILL GenealogistsNov 19, 10:00 AM CSTBIGWILL Genealogists, 5714 Broadway Rd, Richmond, IL 60071, USAWiden your search for birth dates and locations as well as naturalizations from a variety of underutilized resources such as military rosters, consulate applications, voter registrations, cancelled passports, frakturs and much more.
Free Webinars
Internet Archive for Genealogy Research
February 14, 2019
Super charge your genealogy research with Internet Archive! If you haven’t been on this site yet, you’re missing a lot of fantastic resources!
Webinar for personal use only. Please contact speaker for society or group viewing options.
Using Fold3 Library Edition
April 28, 2020
Learn how to navigate the site, browse resources effectively, download important documents, and find the hidden gems on this fantastic database.
Webinar for personal use only. Please contact speaker for society or group viewing options.
Recently Published Works
Articles and Book Reviews
National Genealogical Society Quarterly
March 2021
Genealogy at a Glance: War of 1812 Research
This updated edition of War of 1812 Research is a well organized four-page guide. It’s concise design assists family historians and professional genealogists to quickly navigate major collections and discover more about their military service and personal path to citizenship.
Illinois State Genealogical Society Quarterly
Fall 2020
Suffrage and Service: Finding Your Suffragist Ancestor
While there are few online resources dedicated to American suffrage research, tantalizing sources can be found in newspapers, scrapbooks, personal items, digitized books, society collections, and archival materials. This article provides checklists and a case study for researching suffrage crusaders performing patriotic volunteer service during the Great War.
Illinois State Genealogical Society Quarterly
Fall 2020
Book Review: The World of Juliette Kinzie: Chicago Before the Fire
The World Of Juliette Kinzie by Dr. Ann Durkin Keating is a richly detailed account of one of Chicago's earliest leading matrons: an author, philanthropist, savvy business helpmate, a woman credited with helping to establish one of the city's earliest churches and for opening her home to a parade of historical figures, one of whom was Abraham Lincoln.
