Membership Benefits
- Monthly Meetings - The monthly CCGS meetings are held via Zoom. Speakers cover genealogy topics on record sources, methodology, and Champaign County resources. To see the upcoming meetings, go to Events.
- Webinar Archive - Access recordings of past month meeting presentations and handouts. The presentations have been recorded since 2020.
- CCGS Quarterly - Champaign County Genealogical Society Quarterly is published 4 times a year. The Quarterly is a digital format and contains genealogical material, previously unpublished county records, and family stories for Champaign County. All issues are available to members on the website from the first Quarterly in the Fall of 1979 to the current issue.
- Champaign County Births and Deaths Indexes - The birth and death entries cover 1878 to 1918, with 1902 and 1903 missing from the death records. The coverage for 1918 is not complete.
- Tombstone Transcriptions - Access to tombstone transcriptions of over 30 Champaign County cemeteries.
- Meet Others - The monthly meetings and research roundtable meetings provide opportunities to meet other genealogists and exchange ideas, problems, tips and more. Both meetings are held via Zoom. To see the upcoming meetings, go to the Events menu.
- Surname Database of Members - Members can add their Champaign County surnames to the surname database. Also, members can search the surname database and correspond with the member who entered the surname in the database.
- Special Interest Group (SIG) - The SIG is a roundtable for members of all skill levels to collaborate on their tough genealogical problems and to learn or improve genealogical skills. The SIG meets monthly and in-person at The Urbana Free Library.
Membership Types and Annual Dues
When joining, you will select one of the 3 membership type options. Also, you will select a membership length of one or two years.
| Membership Type | Dues for 1 year | Dues for 2 years |
| Individual | $20 | $40 |
| Family (all persons residing at the same address) | $25 | $50 |
| Organization (a society or library) | $25 | $50 |
How to Join?
There are 2 ways to join the Champaign County Genealogical Society. One option is by mail and submitting a membership application form and check. The second option is through the CCGS website and payment is made with a credit card or PayPal. Both options are explained below.
Membership Application Form
New memberships or membership renewals can be made by completing the membership application form. The form and check are mailed to:
Champaign County Genealogical Society
c/o Champaign County Historical Archives
The Urbana Free Library
210 West Green Street
Urbana, Illinois 61801
Upon receiving your request, the Membership Chairperson will process your application. An account will be created for new members and you will be emailed your login and password. Existing members will have their membership expiration date updated and will be emailed that their membership is renewed.
Memberships begin with the month that membership dues are received. You will receive notification by email in the month prior to the expiration date of your membership to notify you when your membership expires.
Online Join
New members can use the online join below. Existing members should renew their membership after logging into the member section of the website.
The user will enter their name, contact information, and create a login and password. Lastly, the user will check out and pay using credit card or PayPal.
Membership will begin immediately and membership will expire 1 or 2 years from the date of joining depending on the number of years selected.