Waukesha County Museum Presents Wednesday December 7

The December 7 Waukesha County Genealogy Society will enjoy a presentation by Waukesha County Museum " Waukesha County Pioneers and Early Settlers".
The evening starts with a short business meeting at 6:45 P.M. followed by the presentation at 7:00 P.M. The meeting will be held at Southminster Presbyterian Church (Nelson Hall), 200 Richard St., Waukesha, WI 53189. Please note if Waukesha Public Schools are closed because of inclement weather, WCGS meetings are cancelled.

Genealogy Tip - Holiday Folk Fair Nov 18, 19 and 20

Celebrate the Culture of Water at the Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center on Friday November 18 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday November 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday November 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Food, Music and Arts from many parts of the world are there for your entertainment. Many organizations have booths with their organization's information. More information is available at FolkFair.org. See you there!

WCGS Meeting Wednesday October 26

The October meeting will be held at Southminster Presbyterian Church (Nelson Hall), 200 Richard Street, Waukesha. The meeting begins at 6:45 pm with a short informative business meeting. Erin Johnston, storyteller, will share  " La Corriveau: A Ghost Story with Genealogy Records" and "How many More Miles? A Cross-Country Journey in 1875" at 7:00pm.

Genealogy Tip - More Free Irish Records Now Online

The General Register Office of Ireland's historical civil registers of birth, marriage and death have been uploaded to the free state-run IrishGenealogy.ie . I do not personally do Irish research but this looks like a very good find.

Beginner Genealogy Instructional Series - September 22, 29,October 6, 13, 20, 27

Beginner Genealogy Instructional Series 7:00 P.M. - 8 :45 P.M. at Citizens Bank of Mukwonago, Waukesha Training Center, 2109 Corporate Drive, Waukesha  WI - at the corner of Les Paul Parkway (Hwy 59) and Center Road. Topics: getting started, using the census, church and cemetery records, queries & more. Optional instructional packet is available for  $10.00. Attendance is FREE but registration, via email, this blog or mail, is required. wcgsclasses@gmail.com, P.O.Box 1541, Waukesha, WI 53187

July 27, 2016 Planning Meeting for the New Year

Planning for the 2016 - 2017 program year will be the agenda for the July meeting. There will be no speaker but all members are welcome to come and share their ideas for the new year. The 7:00 P.M. meeting will be held at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 200 Richard Street, Waukesha.

Government Land Surveys Program June 22, 2016

Jerry Thomasen will  present " The Original Government Land Surveys of Waukesha County" at the Wednesday June 22, 2016 meeting. The evening starts with a short business meeting at 6:45 P.M., followed by the program at 7:00 P.M.
The meeting will be held at Southminster Presbyterian Church ( Nelson Hall), 200 Richard Street, Waukesha.

Genealogy Tip - Think Local

Have you thought of joining the state and/or local genealogy society for your ancestor's area? Take advantage of their surname list. You may find cousins
for practically no cost and minimal effort.

Waukesha County Genealogy Society Meeting: Wednesday May 25, 2016

Following The Trail: Origins of Bluemound Road will be presented by Stephen Hauser. A short business meeting will start at 6:45 P.M. followed by the program at 7:00 P.M. at Southminster Presbyterian Church (Nelson Hall), 200 Richard Street, Waukesha.

Genealogy Tip - New Cousins

After you have made contact with a new cousin make sure to contact them a couple times a year. It doesn't have to be anything major - share a little new information on your end and ask if they have had any luck. This reminds them that you are there and of your mutual interest.

Amish Information Shared at Wednesday April 27, 2016 Meeting

Our presenter will be Richard Lee Dawley. He will be sharing his insights into the Amish community and their way of life. The meeting will be held at Southminster Presbyterian Church,(Nelson Hall), 200 Richard Street, Waukesha. A short business meeting will start at 6:45 P.M. with the presentation starting at 7:00 P.M.

Wednesday March 23 - Property Records

Cathy Dailey will "mine" through her relatives's property records for hidden gems of information, covering the terminology, describe the various legal descriptions of property, and provide examples of how property records can be of help in genealogy research. A short business meeting will be held at 6:45 P.M. followed by the program at 7:00 P.M. The meeting will be held at Southminster Presbyterian Church (Nelson Hall), 200 Richard Street, Waukesha.

February 24 Meeting - "Our German -Speaking Ancestors: Strategies and Resources for Genealogy"

Antje Petty will be our presenter at the Wednesday February 24 meeting.  Join us at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 200 Richard Street, Waukesha, WI 53189 for an informative evening. Short business meeting at 6:45 P.M. with presentation to start at 7:00 P.M. Please note if Waukesha Public Schools are closed because of inclement weather, the WCGS meeting will be canceled.

Genealogy Winter Vacation

Treat yourself to a day at your local public library.

WCGS Meeting January 27, 2016 - Member Sharing

The January meeting will be held at Southminster Presbyterian Church (Nelson Hall), 200 Richard Street, Waukesha. A short business meeting will start at 6:45 p.m. with the program starting at 7:00 p.m.. Members will be sharing the successes and challenges they have had in their recent genealogy adventures.

Start of New Season for "Finding Your Roots"

Finding Your Roots: Season Three with Henry Louis Gates, Jr  will Premiere Tuesday January 5, 2016 on PBS at 7 pm CST. It will continue weekly until March 8, 2016.