DON'T FORGET WILD CARDS

 When doing research of any type don't forget the spelling of surnames can vary from record to record, generation to generation. Wild Cards can be a lifesaver in this regard. Remember WILD CARDS and how they are used varies from one records provider to another. 

Waukesha County Genealogical Society In Person and Zoom September 22, 2021 7:00pm

New Information on Ancestry.com

 If you haven't gone to your Ancestry.com account lately you may want to go there soon. This is for those of you that have your DNA done with this company. There are more breakdowns in the Ethnic Estimates for Northern Europe.

Take Time to Learn

 When you go to a website always take time to learn about the website and it's capabilities, to get the most out of the experience.

GREAT WEBSITE Shared by One of our Members

 Word of warning - do not just click on the link, follow the instructions below.

First type in the URL: 

https://ldsgenealogy.com/

After the last slash (/) put in the initials of the state where your ancestors lived. EX:  I checked out Maryland -...https://ldsgenealogy.com/MD 

Went to the county and cemetery, where a common ancestor was buried, but has no headstone. (We had found this on our MD trip in 2019.) It showed an outline of where the burial site is found. WOW!!!!!

Enjoy....

Ancestry Library Edition

 Ancestry Library Edition is still FREE and available with your library card in your home. Many Covid-19 perks are still available but will be going away soon.

Remember to Ask

 When you make contact with new or known cousins, even cousins you have communicated with for years, make sure to specifically ask if they have old family pictures, documents, letters or collectables. I have found many wonderful things with this simple question.

RootsTech 2021 February 25 - 27, 2021

 RootsTech 2021 will be a virtual event this year. Go to rootstech.org for more information and to register. This event is Free and will be recorded for future viewing, but you must be registered.

Check Your DNA Ethnicity Results

 If you have an Ancestry DNA account check your ethnicity results, they have been updated recently.