Saturday, 16 November 2024 Meeting, 10 AM CDT

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

In person at the Richmond Community Church, 5714 Broadway, Richmond, IL 60071; and virtually via ZOOM by registering here.  The presentation will begin at 10 AM, with a short business meeting after the presentation.

Kimberly Nagy will present "The National Road: America's First Highway."

The National Road extended from Cumberland, Maryland to Vandalia, Illinois.  It was built in the early 19th century to aid settlers in their westward migration.  Many of our midwestern ancestors traveled on, or settled near, the national road. In 1806 Congress authorized construction of the road and President Jefferson signed the act establishing the National Road. It would connect Cumberland, Maryland to the Ohio River. In 1811 the first contract was awarded and the first 10 miles of road built. By 1818 the road was completed to Wheeling and mail coaches began using the road.

Kimberly Ormsby Nagy, MD AG® has been an avid genealogist for over 45 years.  In 2016 she retired from a career as a trauma surgeon where she was involved in lecturing to medical students and residents in addition to treating patients.  She is now in her “second career” as a genealogist and perpetual volunteer.  She is a self-proclaimed Lineage Group “junkie,” holding memberships in numerous lineage groups where she serves on several boards.  Her favorite position is that of Registrar – preparing and approving applications for membership.  She uses her skills in genealogy, medicine, and speaking to help others join lineage societies, and to learn about various aspects of research.

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