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.

Happy St. Paddy's Day! For those where Irish is not your native heritage: Patty is a female, Paddy is a male. :)
03/17/2026

Happy St. Paddy's Day!
For those where Irish is not your native heritage: Patty is a female, Paddy is a male. :)

Myheritage is offering free access to their Irish records in celebration of St. Patrick's Day!
03/16/2026

Myheritage is offering free access to their Irish records in celebration of St. Patrick's Day!

Easily search billions of historical records from around the world including birth, marriage, death, census, and immigration records, and much more

New feature to MyHeritage subscribers. Has anyone tried it yet? I 'm skeptical, mostly because AI can read, but not in...
03/06/2026

New feature to MyHeritage subscribers. Has anyone tried it yet? I 'm skeptical, mostly because AI can read, but not interpret. Nuance is everything in understanding contextual history...

We’re excited to introduce Scribe AI, a powerful new feature on MyHeritage that transcribes, translates, and interprets historical family documents and

it's almost here! Even though my family was already in the states by 1926, this census is still a big deal!!
03/06/2026

it's almost here! Even though my family was already in the states by 1926, this census is still a big deal!!

The 1926 census? Wait ’till you see the redaction! As I’m sure you know, the 1926 census of the Irish Free State is due for online publication by the National Archives of Ireland on April 18 next, exactly 100 years after it was taken. Along with other members of Accredited Genealogists Ireland, ...

Fold3 has started a citizen archivist campaign! If you have military company histories or Navy cruise books, please con...
02/27/2026

Fold3 has started a citizen archivist campaign! If you have military company histories or Navy cruise books, please consider lending it for digitization!

Have a unit history sitting on a shelf? We're digitizing these records and making them available to all for free! Learn more here.

Happy Lunar New Year! Ushering in the year of the Horse.
02/17/2026

Happy Lunar New Year! Ushering in the year of the Horse.

Sending warm wishes for a day full of love and joy.
02/14/2026

Sending warm wishes for a day full of love and joy.

Thank you to the Crest Hill Library for hosting me tonight. Over 100 people had registered! It was an emotional experien...
02/13/2026

Thank you to the Crest Hill Library for hosting me tonight. Over 100 people had registered! It was an emotional experience talking about the 1990 Plainfield-Joliet-Crest Hill tornado and the aftermath. Thank you to those who shared their stories.

Congratulations to the Newberry Library on their Melon Grant! The Ayer Collection is invaluable for both indigenous stud...
02/04/2026

Congratulations to the Newberry Library on their Melon Grant! The Ayer Collection is invaluable for both indigenous studies and early settlement history.

Funding will expand access to Indigenous collections, enable community-led research, and strengthen tribal partnerships.

Diversity is not the enemy. Celebrating the accomplishments of one group does not diminish or denigrate another. Hiding ...
02/03/2026

Diversity is not the enemy. Celebrating the accomplishments of one group does not diminish or denigrate another. Hiding or lying about the repression and trauma of one group does not lift up another. Stand and celebrate what has been achieved by the Black community in the face of slavery, Jim Crow and prolonged racial profiling and then acknowledge those achievements every month.

While I knew about the campaign to take Ft. Duquesne, I had never heard of this. Yes it is long, but gripping. What a gr...
01/30/2026

While I knew about the campaign to take Ft. Duquesne, I had never heard of this. Yes it is long, but gripping. What a great read!

New evidence helps resolve enduring mysteries about a 1758 incident that nearly cost the future president his life—and shaped his views on the battles yet to come

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