Tina Beaird

Tina Beaird is owner of Tamarack Genealogy and is also a Genealogy/Local History Librarian at the Plainfield Public Library in Plainfield, IL. Tina lectures extensively on topics including genealogical methodology, military research and archival preservation. She is a member of the Genealogical Speakers Guild and the Association of Professional Genealogists as well as First Vice President of the Illinois State Genealogical Society and Board Secretary/Director for the Oswego Heritage Association. She volunteers her time with several historical and genealogical societies across Illinois. Tina has provided research assistance for nearly twenty years and has been researching her family’s history, as time permits, for over thirty years.

Tina's Upcoming Live Webinars (1)

Wed, December 9 2026: 19:00 UTC
Illinois Digital Resources: Top 5 genealogical Sites for Finding Your Land of Lincoln Ancestors
Wed, December 9 2026: 19:00 UTC
Tina will walk you through her top 5 favorite websites for finding your Land of Lincoln ancestors. From CARLI to IDA, Tina will show you how to find maps, newspapers, phonebooks, company magazines, yearbooks and more. Illinois has it all! Learn how to dig into these online resources and get to know your Illinois ancestors.
Tina will walk you through her top 5 favorite websites for finding your Land of Lincoln ancestors. From CARLI to IDA, Tina will show you how to find maps, newspapers, phonebooks, company magazines, yearbooks and more. Illinois has it all! Learn how to dig into these online resources and get to know your Illinois ancestors.
Wed, December 9 2026: 19:00 UTC

Tina's Webinars (1)