The SANGAMON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
And
OAK RIDGE CEMETERY BOARD OF MANAGERS

Invite you to participate in a

Family History Writing Project

In conjunction with Oak Ridge Cemetery’s 150th Anniversary Celebration.

1. Participation is open to anyone with a family member buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery.

2. Suggested topics include:

• Your family history;
• Your first ancestor in Illinois/Sangamon County;
• A favorite ancestor;
• An ancestor with a special/unique/unusual accomplishment;
• An interesting or life-changing family experience;
• A family event in Illinois/Sangamon County.

3. Each essay is limited to 1,500 words. More than one submission is permitted.

4. Submissions will not be returned, so participants are encouraged to keep copies of their essays.

5. Each participant agrees that the submission may be filed for research use at the Lincoln Library Sangamon Valley Collection and may also be edited for inclusion in a Sangamon County Historical Society publication.

6. Submission deadline is November 30, 2006. Send to: SCHS (Sangamon County Historical Society), Attention: “Family History Writing Project”, 308 E. Adams, Springfield, IL 62701