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If you would like your upcoming genealogy-related event listed in this calendar, please e-mail the title of the event, date(s), start and end times, names of speakers, location, sponsoring organization name, contact information, and an URL to link to for more information (if available), to wsgs@wsgs.org. Please see the bottom of the calendar listing for other Society Calendar Links
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January 2012
January 12
Taylor County Genealogical Society, Meeting, in the large conference room of the Francis L. Simek Memorial Library, Medford, WI at 7:00 p.m. Preparing for Research to Libraries, Archives and Court Houses.
January 17
Wisconsin Historical Museum,Beer, Hides and Kulturpolitik: The Rise and Fall of German Immigrants in Old Milwaukee. 12:15-1:00 Rosemarie Lester will present. Bring a lunch to this informal brown bag lunch and lecture series. Suggested donation of $2.00 per person. 30 North Carroll Street, Madison, WI. See WisconsinHistoricalMuseum.org for more info.
January 17
Rock County Genealogical Society, All Gave Some, Some Gave All presented by Wes Sisson. St. Mark Lutheran Church, 2921 Mount Zion Avenue in Janesville, WI. Begins at 6:30pm.
January 21
BIGWILL, Show-N-Share with Genealogy Experts will feature six experienced BIGWILL members who will try to provide answers to members' vexing British Isles questions. The Community Church, 5714 Broadway St Richmond, IL. Begins at 10am until Noon.
January 23
Polk County Genealogical Society, presents Research Trip Preparations by Dorothy Adams and Researching Civil War Ancestors by Muriel Pfeifer. Begins at 2:00 at the Luck Historical Museum, Main Street in Luck, WI.
January 23-27
Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, twelve courses taught by nationally-known speakers such as Paula Stuart-Warren, John Philip Colletta, George G. Morgan, and Kory Meyerink. Salt Lake City, Utah.
January 25
Waukesha County Genealogical Society, Ann Wanner will be discussing ship passenger lists. Brief business meeting at 6:45 with presentation beginning at 7pm. St. Luke's Lutheran Church,300 Carroll St, Waukesha.
January 26
Marshfield Area Genealogy Group, “A Pictorial Tour of Ireland”, Noreen Moen will share pictures of her latest trip to Ireland. If you haven’t been able to go to Ireland and you would like to, but your budget doesn’t allow it right now, you won’t want to miss this “Free” trip. Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m in the General Meeting Room of the Marshfield Public Library.
January 26
St. Croix Valley Genealogical Society, Annual work night at the Area Research Center. Held on the University of Wisconsin-River Falls campus. Located on the lower level of the Chalmer Davee Library. We will work from 6:00 to 8:10pm followed by refreshments.
January 28
Chippewa County Genealogical Society, Monthly Meeting - Open for Research at 9:00 a.m. Business Meeting at 10:00 a.m. Election of Officers.
January 28
Lower Genealogical & Historical Research Center, Video The U.S.S. Wisconsin. Social hour at 9am with the program to begin at 9:30. Meet in The Meeting Room of Century Hall, Wauzeka, WI.
February 2-4
RootsTech, Salt Lake City, Utah
February 2
Dane County Area Genealogical Society - Speaker TBA. Meeting begins at 7:00pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (chapel), 4505 Regent St. Madison.
February 4
Wisconsin Historical Museum,Julia Pfederdehirt presents Freedom Train North at 10:00-11:00. 30 North Carroll Street, Madison, WI. See WisconsinHistoricalMuseum.org for more info.
February 7
Marathon County Genealogical Society - Meeting begins at 1:30 at the Marathon County Historical Society, 410 McIndoe Street, Wausau.
February 7
Monroe Juneau Jackson County's WI Genealogy Workshop-Potluck at Evenly and Jr. Noyes residence in Tomah
February 7
Walworth County Genealogical Society-Show and Share some object or story concerning your family or genealogy. 1:00 start time.
February 9
Taylor County Genealogical Society, Meeting in the large conference room of the Francis L. Simek Memorial Library, Medford, WI at 7:00 p.m. How to use US Census Records--Family Search Video Presentation.
February 12
Grant County Genealogical Society - Research the society's library. 1:00 LaVon Hall residence 449 S Harrison St. Lancaster.
February 14
Heart O'Wisconsin Genealogical Society- meeting at 6:30 pm at McMillan Memorial Library in Wisconsin Rapids.
February 16
St. Croix Valley Genealogical Society, Ask the Researcher! A panel of experienced SCVGS researchers will take questions and help with beginning genealogy to your brick wall problems. River Falls Public Library 140 Union Street begins at 6:30 pm.
February 21
Rock County Genealogical Society, Organizing and Writing Your Family History presented by Stephen M Szabados. St. Mark Lutheran Church, 2921 Mount Zion Avenue in Janesville, WI. Begins at 6:30pm.
February 22
Waukesha County Genealogical Society, Kathy Wurth presents Heritage Travel to Germany. Brief business meeting at 6:45 with presentation beginning at 7pm. 151 E. St. Paul Ave, Waukesha, WI.
February 23
Marshfield Area Genealogy Group Correspondence / Letter Writing Tips – Don Schnitzler will highlight tips to writing an effective letter when requesting documents from a public official or assistance from a distant relative. He will also discuss the importance of maintaining a Correspondence Log to your genealogical pursuits. Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m in the General Meeting Room of the Marshfield Public Library, Marshfield, WI.
February 27
Polk County Genealogical Society, presents Preparations for the Genealogy Exhibits at the Polk County Fair. Begins at 2:00 at the Luck Historical Museum Main Street in Luck, WI.
March 2012
March 1
Dane County Area Genealogical Society - James L Hansen will be speaking. Topic TBA. Meeting begins at 7:00pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (chapel), 4505 Regent St. Madison.
March 3
Genealogical Resources for German-American Ancestry, Online and Off, Instructor: Lori Bessler. 9:00 AM-12:00 PM OR 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Memorial Library, UW-Madison campus, Room 231. This hands-on computer workshop will help the family researcher identify resources that are found on the Web as well as those that are not online. Register early! Space is limited to twenty (20) participants and will be filled on a first-come first-served basis. The registration fee for each workshop is $35 for members of the Friends of MKI, WHS, or the Wisconsin State Genealogical Society and $40 for non-members. For more information, including registration details, contact Antje Petty at 608-262-7546 or apetty@wisc.edu. Please print this form (PDF) to register.
March 6
Marathon County Genealogical Society - Meeting begins at 6:30 at the Marathon County Historical Society, 410 McIndoe Street, Wausau.
March 6
Walworth County Genealogical Society-Non-federal Civil War Sources for Family History Research presented by Craig Pfannkuche 1:00 start time.
March 6
Monroe Juneau Jackson County's WI Genealogy Workshop- Tomah Senior Center with a possible guest speaker.
Polk County Genealogical Society, presents Preparations for the Genealogy Exhibits at the Polk County Fair. Begins at 2:00 at the Luck Historical Museum Main Street in Luck, WI.
March 1
Dane County Area Genealogical Society - James L Hansen will be speaking. Topic TBA. Meeting begins at 7:00pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (chapel), 4505 Regent St. Madison.
March 3
Genealogical Resources for German-American Ancestry, Online and Off, Instructor: Lori Bessler. 9:00 AM-12:00 PM OR 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Memorial Library, UW-Madison campus, Room 231. This hands-on computer workshop will help the family researcher identify resources that are found on the Web as well as those that are not online. Register early! Space is limited to twenty (20) participants and will be filled on a first-come first-served basis. The registration fee for each workshop is $35 for members of the Friends of MKI, WHS, or the Wisconsin State Genealogical Society and $40 for non-members. For more information, including registration details, contact Antje Petty at 608-262-7546 or apetty@wisc.edu. Please print this form (PDF) to register.
March 6
Marathon County Genealogical Society - Meeting begins at 6:30 at the Marathon County Historical Society, 410 McIndoe Street, Wausau.
March 6
Walworth County Genealogical Society-Non-federal Civil War Sources for Family History Research presented by Craig Pfannkuche 1:00 start time.
March 6
Monroe Juneau Jackson County's WI Genealogy Workshop- Tomah Senior Center with a possible guest speaker.
March 8
Taylor County Genealogical Society, Meeting, in the large conference room of the Francis L. Simek Memorial Library, Medford, WI at 7:00 p.m. Vital Records--Using and Requesting Vital Records
March 13
Heart O'Wisconsin Genealogical Society- meeting at 6:30 pm at McMillan Memorial Library in Wisconsin Rapids.
March 15
St. Croix Valley Genealogical Society, Navigating Popular Websites. SCVGS members will talk about some of their favorite websites and show how to navigate them. River Falls Public Library 140 Union Street begins at 6:30 pm.
March 17
BIGWILL, Photo Retouching will be presented by Larry L Pepper. The Community Church, 5714 Broadway St Richmond, IL. Begins at 10am until Noon.
March 18
Tracing Your Jewish Roots from German-Speaking Europe, Instructor: Fran Loeb Luebke. 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Memorial Library, UW-Madison campus, Room 231. Co-sponsored by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Mosse/Weinstein Center for Jewish Studies. This workshop will provide an overview of resources and research techniques that address the unique challenges faced by genealogists looking for their Jewish ancestors from German-speaking Europe. Register early! Space is limited to twenty (20) participants and will be filled on a first-come first-served basis. The registration fee for each workshop is $35 for members of the Friends of MKI, WHS, or the Wisconsin State Genealogical Society and $40 for non-members. For more information, including registration details, contact Antje Petty at 608-262-7546 or apetty@wisc.edu. Please print this form (PDF) to register. March 24
Reading Old German Script, Instructor: Karyl Rommelfanger. 8:00 AM-Noon, University Club, Madison, Room 212. This workshop will acquaint participants with the basics of the Old German written alphabet so that they can transcribe words into modern script. Bring your own documents! Register early! Space is limited to twenty (20) participants and will be filled on a first-come first-served basis. The registration fee for each workshop is $35 for members of the Friends of MKI, WHS, or the Wisconsin State Genealogical Society and $40 for non-members. For more information, including registration details, contact Antje Petty at 608-262-7546 or apetty@wisc.edu. Please print this form (PDF) to register.
March 24
Lower Genealogical & Historical Research Center, TBA. Social hour at 9am with the program to begin at 9:30. Meet in The Meeting Room of Century Hall, Wauzeka, WI.
March 26
Polk County Genealogical Society, presents Records for Pre-1790 Research. Begins at 2:00 at the Luck Historical Museum Main Street in Luck, WI.
March 28
Waukesha County Genealogical Society, Russ Horton from the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center will be presenting Finding Those Who Served: Genealogy Resources at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. Brief business meeting at 6:45 with presentation at 7pm. 151 E. St. Paul AveWaukesha WI.
Tracing Your Jewish Roots from German-Speaking Europe, Instructor: Fran Loeb Luebke. 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Memorial Library, UW-Madison campus, Room 231. Co-sponsored by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Mosse/Weinstein Center for Jewish Studies. This workshop will provide an overview of resources and research techniques that address the unique challenges faced by genealogists looking for their Jewish ancestors from German-speaking Europe. Register early! Space is limited to twenty (20) participants and will be filled on a first-come first-served basis. The registration fee for each workshop is $35 for members of the Friends of MKI, WHS, or the Wisconsin State Genealogical Society and $40 for non-members. For more information, including registration details, contact Antje Petty at 608-262-7546 or apetty@wisc.edu. Please print this form (PDF) to register.
Reading Old German Script, Instructor: Karyl Rommelfanger. 8:00 AM-Noon, University Club, Madison, Room 212. This workshop will acquaint participants with the basics of the Old German written alphabet so that they can transcribe words into modern script. Bring your own documents! Register early! Space is limited to twenty (20) participants and will be filled on a first-come first-served basis. The registration fee for each workshop is $35 for members of the Friends of MKI, WHS, or the Wisconsin State Genealogical Society and $40 for non-members. For more information, including registration details, contact Antje Petty at 608-262-7546 or apetty@wisc.edu. Please print this form (PDF) to register.
March 24
Lower Genealogical & Historical Research Center, TBA. Social hour at 9am with the program to begin at 9:30. Meet in The Meeting Room of Century Hall, Wauzeka, WI.
March 26
Polk County Genealogical Society, presents Records for Pre-1790 Research. Begins at 2:00 at the Luck Historical Museum Main Street in Luck, WI.
March 28
Waukesha County Genealogical Society, Russ Horton from the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center will be presenting Finding Those Who Served: Genealogy Resources at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. Brief business meeting at 6:45 with presentation at 7pm. 151 E. St. Paul AveWaukesha WI.
April 2012
April 3
Walworth County Genealogical Society-Estate Probate--What you should know when losing a loved one. 1:00 start time.
April 5
Dane County Area Genealogical Society - Speaker TBA. Meeting begins at 7:00pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (chapel), 4505 Regent St. Madison.
April 10
Marathon County Genealogical Society - Meeting begins at 6:30 at the Marathon County Historical Society, 410 McIndoe Street, Wausau.
April 10
Heart O'Wisconsin Genealogical Society- meeting at 6:30 pm at McMillan Memorial Library in Wisconsin Rapids. To celebrate the unveiling of the 1940 census, a member will give an informative program revealing where we can find the census, what is on the census, etc.
April 12
Taylor County Genealogical Society, Meeting, in the large conference room of the Francis L. Simek Memorial Library, Medford, WI at 7:00 p.m. Favorite, Unique and Unusual Websites (i.e. Dead Fred, Find A Grave)
April 3
Walworth County Genealogical Society-Estate Probate--What you should know when losing a loved one. 1:00 start time.
April 5
Dane County Area Genealogical Society - Speaker TBA. Meeting begins at 7:00pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (chapel), 4505 Regent St. Madison.
April 10
Marathon County Genealogical Society - Meeting begins at 6:30 at the Marathon County Historical Society, 410 McIndoe Street, Wausau.
April 10
Heart O'Wisconsin Genealogical Society- meeting at 6:30 pm at McMillan Memorial Library in Wisconsin Rapids. To celebrate the unveiling of the 1940 census, a member will give an informative program revealing where we can find the census, what is on the census, etc.
April 12
Taylor County Genealogical Society, Meeting, in the large conference room of the Francis L. Simek Memorial Library, Medford, WI at 7:00 p.m. Favorite, Unique and Unusual Websites (i.e. Dead Fred, Find A Grave)
April 23
Polk County Genealogical Society, presents Russ Hanson speaking on the Internet with hands on help. Begins at 2:00 at the Luck Historical Museum Main Street in Luck, WI.
March 28
Waukesha County Genealogical Society, Eric D. Vanden Heuvel from the Waukesha County Museum will be presenting Local Resources for Genealogy. Brief business meeting at 6:45 with presentation beginning at 7pm. St. Luke's Lutheran Church,300 Carroll St, Waukesha.
April 27-28
2012 Wisconsin State Genealogical Society Gene-A-Rama at the Hyatt Hotel and KI Convention Center, Green Bay, Wisconsin. The featured speaker will be Thomas MacEntee of High Definition Genealogy and Geneabloggers.com.
Polk County Genealogical Society, presents Russ Hanson speaking on the Internet with hands on help. Begins at 2:00 at the Luck Historical Museum Main Street in Luck, WI.
March 28
Waukesha County Genealogical Society, Eric D. Vanden Heuvel from the Waukesha County Museum will be presenting Local Resources for Genealogy. Brief business meeting at 6:45 with presentation beginning at 7pm. St. Luke's Lutheran Church,300 Carroll St, Waukesha.
April 27-28
2012 Wisconsin State Genealogical Society Gene-A-Rama at the Hyatt Hotel and KI Convention Center, Green Bay, Wisconsin. The featured speaker will be Thomas MacEntee of High Definition Genealogy and Geneabloggers.com.
May 3
Dane County Area Genealogical Society - Speaker TBA. Meeting begins at 7:00pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (chapel), 4505 Regent St. Madison.
May 8
Marathon County Genealogical Society - Meeting begins at 6:30 at the Marathon County Historical Society, 410 McIndoe Street, Wausau.
May 8
Heart O'Wisconsin Genealogical Society- meeting at 6:30 pm at McMillan Memorial Library in Wisconsin Rapids. Phil Brown of the South Wood County Historical Society has agreed to provide his bus tour to take members on a tour of Grand Rapids and Centralia. More info to come!
May 9-12
National Genealogical Society 2012 Family History Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio
May 10
Taylor County Genealogical Society, Meeting, in the large conference room of the Francis L. Simek Memorial Library, Medford, WI at 7:00 p.m. Annual Meeting--Election of Officers
May 19
BIGWILL, A full day seminar is being planned. More info TBA. The Community Church, 5714 Broadway St Richmond, IL. Begins at 10am until Noon.
May 23
Waukesha County Genealogical Society, George Findlen, CG will present Crossing the Border: How to Track an Ancestor into Quebec from the Upper Midwest. Brief business meeting at 6:45 with presentation beginning at 7pm. St. Luke's Lutheran Church,300 Carroll St, Waukesha.
May 26
Lower Genealogical & Historical Research Center, tour Larry Larson's Ice House. Social hour at 9am with the program to begin at 9:30. Meet in The Meeting Room of Century Hall, Wauzeka, WI.
May 28
Polk County Genealogical Society, presents Field trip to Minnesota Genealogy Society House on Concord Street in So St. Paul. Carpooling will be available.
Polk County Genealogical Society, presents Field trip to Minnesota Genealogy Society House on Concord Street in So St. Paul. Carpooling will be available.
June 2012
June 7
Dane County Area Genealogical Society - Speaker TBA. Meeting begins at 7:00pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (chapel), 4505 Regent St. Madison.
June 10-15
Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research (IGHR), Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama
June 12
Marathon County Genealogical Society - Meeting begins at 6:30 at the Marathon County Historical Society, 410 McIndoe Street, Wausau
June 7
Dane County Area Genealogical Society - Speaker TBA. Meeting begins at 7:00pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (chapel), 4505 Regent St. Madison.
June 10-15
Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research (IGHR), Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama
June 12
Marathon County Genealogical Society - Meeting begins at 6:30 at the Marathon County Historical Society, 410 McIndoe Street, Wausau
July 2012
July 5
Dane County Area Genealogical Society - Speaker TBA. Meeting begins at 7:00pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (chapel), 4505 Regent St. Madison.
January 21
BIGWILL, The Family History Center Portal presented by Maureen Brady. The Community Church, 5714 Broadway St Richmond, IL. Begins at 10am until Noon.
July 22-27
Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIPitt), La Roche College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
July 28
Lower Genealogical & Historical Research Center, Field trip Cunningham Museum in Lancaster. Social hour at 9am with the program to begin at 9:30. Meet in The Meeting Room of Century Hall, Wauzeka, WI.
July 31
2012 Family History and Genealogy Conference, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
July 5
Dane County Area Genealogical Society - Speaker TBA. Meeting begins at 7:00pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (chapel), 4505 Regent St. Madison.
January 21
BIGWILL, The Family History Center Portal presented by Maureen Brady. The Community Church, 5714 Broadway St Richmond, IL. Begins at 10am until Noon.
July 22-27
Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIPitt), La Roche College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
July 28
Lower Genealogical & Historical Research Center, Field trip Cunningham Museum in Lancaster. Social hour at 9am with the program to begin at 9:30. Meet in The Meeting Room of Century Hall, Wauzeka, WI.
July 31
2012 Family History and Genealogy Conference, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
August 2012
August 1-3
2012 Family History and Genealogy Conference, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
August 2
Dane County Area Genealogical Society - Speaker TBA. Meeting begins at 7:00pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (chapel), 4505 Regent St. Madison.
August 30-September 1
Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference, Birmingham, Alabama
August 1-3
2012 Family History and Genealogy Conference, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
August 2
Dane County Area Genealogical Society - Speaker TBA. Meeting begins at 7:00pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (chapel), 4505 Regent St. Madison.
August 30-September 1
Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference, Birmingham, Alabama
October 2012
October 12-13
Got Ancestors? Western Michigan Genealogical Society Annual Seminar, Prince Conference Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan
October 12-13
Got Ancestors? Western Michigan Genealogical Society Annual Seminar, Prince Conference Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan
June 2013
June 9-14
Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research (IGHR), Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama
June 9-14
Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research (IGHR), Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama
August 2013
August 21-24
Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference, Fort Wayne, Indiana
August 21-24
Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference, Fort Wayne, Indiana
June 2014
June 8-13
Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research (IGHR), Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama
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June 8-13
Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research (IGHR), Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama
June 2015
June 14-19
Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research (IGHR), Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama
June 14-19
Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research (IGHR), Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama
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